Spec me up a Man Bag (For the tech not the blusher)

lego · 7 Feb 2018 at 17:35

I doing a fair bit more travelling for work at the moment which results in more time on trains, in hotels and general waiting. Though I do tend to take a larger bag with me when staying overnight, I'm looking for a smaller bag for the day trips.

I will generally take my Nintendo switch, my surface pro, a power pack and I've recently been taking my camera (Nikon 3400D so not the biggest SLR out there)

I was hoping to get a messenger bag, but I don't think the camera will help with that decision. Ideally, I would want something that's secure. Just wondered if anyone has something that holds similar items?

Rroff · 7 Feb 2018 at 17:38

I use a tactical shoulder bag - though the one I use is probably just too small for all of that but plenty of options in style, size and colour.

LabR@t · 7 Feb 2018 at 18:03

Malevolence · 7 Feb 2018 at 18:05

I have one of these day packs for everyday use, the thing is like the ******* TARDIS. And with it being Molle you can add all manner of extra pouches.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMALL-ASSAULT-BACKPACK-MILITARY-RUCKSACK/dp/B0048FFECW

FortuitousFluke · 7 Feb 2018 at 20:36

Bumbag. Too much stuff to fit into the bumbag? Bam! A second bumbag! Still worried about space? Guess what? Another mother fluffing bumbag.

It has the added bonus of freeing up time you might normally spend talking to the sexy ladies. With your new status as a social pariah you now have more time to ponder the important questions of life, like which socks will go best with your new sandals.

Cleisthenes · 7 Feb 2018 at 20:41

A budget would help.

Billingham are brilliant for messenger/camera bags.

Simi · 7 Feb 2018 at 20:45

I've got this one and love it. Very Jack Bauer and can pile quite a lot of stuff in it.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DO0Y8BK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Outcast · 7 Feb 2018 at 20:49

My "Man-Bag" (on the right)

neil_g · 7 Feb 2018 at 21:58

I've had a couple of Manhatten Portage messenger bags now. Not the cheapest by a long shot but build is solid.

Malevolence · 7 Feb 2018 at 22:11

Outcast said:
My "Man-Bag" (on the right)

That mess looks to be from the 80s but it can't be 80s. I'm confused.

lego · 7 Feb 2018 at 22:33

Cleisthenes said:
A budget would help.

Billingham are brilliant for messenger/camera bags.

£150 would be my upper limit, though I would prefer t spend a lot less

413x · 7 Feb 2018 at 22:50

I've just bought one today. For my surface book + keys, wallet etc etc etc but it won't fit a dslr I doubt.

I also have one I use day to day that has power pack, wallet, phone, head phones etc etc in.

Efour · 8 Feb 2018 at 05:34

I bought one from ikea for 15 quid

ecksmen · 8 Feb 2018 at 08:22

Shameless plug for my brothers company - https://coraandspink.com. Various bags available that may meet your needs.

Mods - remove if deemed inappropriate?

Liefrich · 8 Feb 2018 at 13:40

Malevolence said:
I have one of these day packs for everyday use, the thing is like the ******* TARDIS. And with it being Molle you can add all manner of extra pouches.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMALL-ASSAULT-BACKPACK-MILITARY-RUCKSACK/dp/B0048FFECW

Ugh...are you playing soldiers and touring Afghanistan with that? As if not, it's awful

ttaskmaster · 8 Feb 2018 at 14:10

Liefrich said:
Ugh...are you playing soldiers and touring Afghanistan with that? As if not, it's awful

Aside from the stupid oversize joke karabiner... What's wrong with it?
At least it comes in colours other than OG, Desert, DPM and MTP...

Maybe ditch the knock-off manufacturer and look for a decent brand, perhaps even an actual military contractor (like Karrimor used to be) or just look to the brands known for being hard-wearing... Maxpedition, or OneTigris if you have to.

Bluecube · 8 Feb 2018 at 14:13

ecksmen said:
Shameless plug for my brothers company - https://coraandspink.com. Various bags available that may meet your needs.

Mods - remove if deemed inappropriate?

Would be handy if everything wasn't out of stock!

Liefrich · 8 Feb 2018 at 15:14

ttaskmaster said:
Aside from the stupid oversize joke karabiner... What's wrong with it?
At least it comes in colours other than OG, Desert, DPM and MTP...

Maybe ditch the knock-off manufacturer and look for a decent brand, perhaps even an actual military contractor (like Karrimor used to be) or just look to the brands known for being hard-wearing... Maxpedition, or OneTigris if you have to.

It looks like a bag someone would wear when attending an Airsoft event with their pretend rifle; not a professional working environment.

Rroff · 8 Feb 2018 at 15:17

Liefrich said:
It looks like a bag someone would wear when attending an Airsoft event with their pretend rifle; not a professional working environment.

Complete BS - maybe some very high end corporations (I'm talking where tailored clothing is standard) it would be out of place - largely no one blinks an eyelid or cares in most businesses and in IT I see a lot of people using bags like that.

ttaskmaster said:
OneTigris if you have to

OneTigris is a good half way - I wouldn't use them for serious outdoors stuff, etc. but for the odd day out and work, etc. they made decent products at the price point that isn't the generic tat you get a bit cheaper.

Liefrich · 8 Feb 2018 at 15:29

Rroff said:
Complete BS - maybe some very high end corporations (I'm talking where tailored clothing is standard) it would be out of place - largely no one blinks an eyelid or cares in most businesses and in IT I see a lot of people using bags like that.

OneTigris is a good half way - I wouldn't use them for serious outdoors stuff, etc. but for the odd day out and work, etc. they made decent products at the price point that isn't the generic tat you get a bit cheaper.

I've touched a nerve! In my industry (legal) it would not be appropriate to turn up with a wannabe army man rucksack. It looks unprofessional and just shouts "I HAVE A JAPANESE LOVE PILLOW".

But I am sure you are happy with your purchase.