Man Purse...Who Uses One?

[Whit]

OK, confession time, who routinely uses a murse or a man purse...whatever name you would like to apply? As I get older, I’m beginning to see the usefulness of such an accessory. I don’t want the weight of a backpack, don’t like the looks of a fanny pack and more and more don’t want to load my pockets down with stuff (nope, don’t wear cargo pants). So those “don’t” things make a bag of some sort more attractive as a way to keep up with stuff. It is not an item my generation, I’m 74, grew up with and for some of us it might be a bit uncomfortable to carry a “purse”.

Now that I have almost convinced myself a man purse might be a viable option, the question becomes which one? So all you guys who are more secure about the use of a bag, chime in...tell me all about it and drive me over the edge toward a purchase. Oh, and a few hints about the best murse and why it is so good.

Stay safe and be blessed.

 

[H Richard]

Some standard "Messenger Bags" have options for carrying holstered handguns is special compartments. When I travel I carry a Messenger Bag to accommodate the camera, Ipad, and sometimes a handgun. Candy bars, water bottle, etc.

 

[RobertJ.]

No "man purse" for me, but I am into photography, and occasionally carry extra stuff in my camera bag.

We went to Vegas with my BIL and his GF, and he carried one. I wish I'd taken his photo! He looked just like Allen in the movie, "The Hangover"!

 

[GypsmJim]

Keys, wallet, comb, folding knife and snotrag. All fit in my regular pockets, don't need anything else. Stopped carrying change, just use a credit card.

Remember Seinfeld's Manssiere? I often wondered if that went into production.

 

[max]

I have a leather folding brief case or messenger bag I sometimes carry on the Amtrak.

 

[MRB1]

Nope - not ever going to carry a purse, wear earrings, makeup, or perfume. I'll just leave that transition to those that might have identity problems. I'm old and set.

 

[ralph7]

They'd have to at least call it something other than a purse
before I'd even look at one.

 

[s&wchad]

I’ve been known to sling a canvas military map case over my shoulder at gun shows. It allows me to stash grips, holsters, knives and other small treasures that I find, without interrupting the hunt and returning to my display table or vehicle.

My day to day necessities fit nicely in my pants or jacket pockets.

 

[arjay]

I still use a small or medium sized daypack,but I wouldn’t rule out a murse

 

[armorer951]

Somehow the name "tactical bag" sounds better. Check these out:

Maxpedition – MAXPEDITION

 

[Rustyt1953]

I have one of these gig bags that I got 30 years ago. If I have to go somewhere and need to haul extra stuff it comes in mighty handy. It is basically a camera bag.

 

[Onomea]

How about a drawstring backpack? These are often giveaways; my son used to get them at swim meets. But you can buy them, too. Cheap.

Simple bag with drawstrings to close opening and attach to bottom corners of bag, so that the drawn strings, when bag is closed, can be slipped over your shoulders and the bag carried like a backpack.

You can fold up and put in a pocket when not in use. Strings the size of paracord are best; thicker, while comfortable if carrying something heavy, like two quarts of whiskey, won't fold up small enough to fit into your pocket easily.

Good for a rain jacket, lunch, iPad, or what have you.

Extremely manly. Everyone who sees you with it will think you are a stud athlete.

 

[ContinentalOp]

Pretty much everything I need day-to-day I can carry on my person in pockets, holsters, pouches, etc. Of course, if I ever have to escape trouble by swimming across a body of water, I'll probably just sink and drown.

Not really a "murse" or messenger bag, but I do have a laptop case that I've used when my usual backpack isn't "professional" enough. It has a lot of extra pockets for things beyond the laptop and its accessories that might be too heavy to put in my suit pockets. I've kept a flashlight and trauma kit in mine before. Don't use it that much, though.

I have thought about getting a messenger bag. Maybe one with a concealed pistol holster, but I'm not a big fan of off-body carry. Might be good to have the option if needed.

Several years ago I knew a paramedic who used an Israeli military surplus medic bag as a general carry-all. IIRC, it was olive green with a red caduceus symbol on it.

 

[Fishslayer]

It's not a purse.

It's a "Tactical Bugout Bag!"

 

[Eric300]

"Indiana Jones had one..."

 

[Telecaster]

"Indiana Jones had one..."

So did Kwai Chang Cain.

My leather briefcase has a shoulder strap. You can also get a laptop bag.

 

[ContinentalOp]

Let's not forget this guy carried a suppressed .45 in his "murse"...

 

[mojave30cal]

I wouldn't be caught dead with one.

 

[Jinglebob]

First a man purse then high heels.

 

[TX-Dennis]

I see lots of men wearing backpacks these days, but I can't remember the last time I saw a "murse."