ManBag?!

Yosiah · 5 Apr 2011 at 04:35

I'm gay and im ditching the annoying man bag for a rucksack lol.

Clipsey · 5 Apr 2011 at 04:54

Narj · 5 Apr 2011 at 07:44

Clipsey said:

That is a MAN bag, not a "man bag".

Raymond Lin · 5 Apr 2011 at 07:48

Someone find a pic of the one Jack Bauer uses

godinman · 5 Apr 2011 at 08:05

Yosiah said:
I'm gay and im ditching the annoying man bag for a rucksack lol.

Lol, see, it's too gay even for gay people.

Just get a big manly coat and stitch huge pockets inside it for all your ifad goodies.

Raymond Lin · 5 Apr 2011 at 08:08

If it's good enough for indiana Jones and Jack Bauer than it's good enough for us mortals

Cosimo · 5 Apr 2011 at 08:24

Raymond Lin said:
If it's good enough for indiana Jones and Jack Bauer than it's good enough for us mortals

But they are only make believe men.

Sone · 5 Apr 2011 at 08:30

Khaaan! said:
I have a Crumpler Side Dig where I kept my netbook and papers etc. It's a Crumpler so is automatically cool and manly and it's chicken string strap serves as:

A) A Karate Belt.
B) Something to strangle nay sayers with no hope of escaping its grip.

I like my crumpler too, just don't feel right wearing it in the UK though

Metalface Mark · 5 Apr 2011 at 08:38

RationalGaze said:
Half the threads on here have people calling other people gay. Out of interest, why is this tolerated on this forum? They don't allow swearing or racism, so why is homophobia allowed?

(not gay by the way)

The lady protests too much.

Sneaky Peaky · 10 Oct 2011 at 16:58

Ok - thread revival as I just got one for birthday to carry all my stuff. Aside from all the gay connotations which obviously I have had to fight my conscience over there are 2 things I need to know..

1) Are there any unspoken/unwritten rules around max age limit for such bags ? I am 49.
2) I am presuming they have to be worn across the shoulders with the bag on the hip or towards the back, not on one shoulder beneath your arm so to speak. Is this correct ?

Mine is a Fossil, brown, distressed leather messenger type bag, I hope this is acceptable and yes I carry an Ipad in it.

I thank you..

Vince · 10 Oct 2011 at 17:09

Sneaky Peaky said:
Ok - thread revival as I just got one for birthday to carry all my stuff. Aside from all the gay connotations which obviously I have had to fight my conscience over there are 2 things I need to know..

1) Are there any unspoken/unwritten rules around max age limit for such bags ? I am 49.
2) I am presuming they have to be worn across the shoulders with the bag on the hip or towards the back, not on one shoulder beneath your arm so to speak. Is this correct ?

Mine is a Fossil, brown, distressed leather messenger type bag, I hope this is acceptable and yes I carry an Ipad in it.

I thank you..

Sounds like you got just what you need and are following the correct procedures when wearing said bag.

dazzerd · 10 Oct 2011 at 17:14

Your're far too old

You also need to wear your trousers no longer then your ankle and wear pumps or plimsoles. For a true effect ensure your torso is slightly visible (around the belly button) by wearing a T - Shirt slightly too small, as a finishing touch consider a home knitted and colourful, slightly frayed cardigan.

4T5 · 10 Oct 2011 at 17:15

Sneaky Peaky said:
I am 49.

After seeing your user name & your age & the man bag over the shoulder comment I am afraid I have to withdraw any knowledge or association of you at all.

I Thank you.

Mat · 10 Oct 2011 at 17:15

Crumpler

The Dread Pirate · 10 Oct 2011 at 17:17

Backpack F T W works as a brief case, Camping kit bag, Sports bag & any other use you can think of for it... oh and it doesn't look gay

Cosimo · 10 Oct 2011 at 17:18

Sneaky Peaky said:
1) Are there any unspoken/unwritten rules around max age limit for such bags ? I am 49.

At your age people will assume that you are a train or bird spotter.

4T5 · 10 Oct 2011 at 17:21

With his user name I'd expect him to be carrying binoculars, a picnic rug & some toffees.

Sneaky Peaky · 10 Oct 2011 at 17:24

4T5 said:
With his user name I'd expect him to be carrying binoculars, a picnic rug & some toffees.

nooo. incorrect..

Werthers Originals

..I'm right though, across the shoulders at all times right ?

I'm find I'm naturally tending to push it round to the back as well as it offers some protection to my batty from unwelcomed attention..

4T5 · 10 Oct 2011 at 17:25

O my word.

Cosimo · 10 Oct 2011 at 17:25

4T5 said:
With his user name I'd expect him to be carrying binoculars, a picnic rug & some toffees.

I have visions of this Bill Oddie character sitting in the middle of a field on his rug.