denmarks #1 Posted July 7 What do you recommend for a male to carry when visiting a port that can hold items such as water, raincoat, umbrella, snacks, etc.? I have a messenger bag to use for carry on items. Would you use something like that? It does have a shoulder strap. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clo #2 Posted July 7 My husband has something similar to this. And the message is perfect 🙂 https://www.amazon.com/Canvas-School-Work-Messenger-Shoulder/dp/B00HDUFRNU 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dadroy #3 Posted July 7 I just give all those items to DW, she has a large purse.🤡 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clo #4 Posted July 7 2 minutes ago, dadroy said: I just give all those items to DW, she has a large purse.🤡 I have plenty of things of my own. He's a big boy 🙂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt_BJ #5 Posted July 7 FANNY PACK!!!!!! actually a mess' bag works fine for me, I wear cargo shorts and if it don't fit in the pockets it don't go!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clo #6 Posted July 7 1 minute ago, Capt_BJ said: actually a mess' bag works fine What's a mess bag? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mom says #7 Posted July 7 Depends on the cruise and type of excursion. For cities and towns/ general sightseeing tours, DH carries a messenger bag very similar to the Timbuk2 classic. For the beach, hikes, or other outdoor excursions he just takes a lightweight nylon backpack that folds up small for easy packing. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clo #8 Posted July 7 I meant to comment also that that bag - his isn't that exact one - is also his carry on bag. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallux #9 Posted July 7 16 minutes ago, clo said: What's a mess bag? Messenger bag I assume... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clo #10 Posted July 7 Just now, hallux said: Messenger bag I assume... Ah, thanks. I googled mess bag and got nothing 🙂 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt_BJ #11 Posted July 7 What's a mess bag? actually I said mess' as in abbreviated messenger bag which OP mentioned for carry on stuff typical messenger bag ,,, has a shoulder strap ...... Really a man-purse!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taglovestocruise #12 Posted July 7 1 hour ago, Capt_BJ said: for me, I wear cargo shorts and if it don't fit in the pockets it don't go!! Bingo. Many many days walking Barcelona, Rome, London. Even if I carry a umbrella it fits in my back pocket. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoriPhil #13 Posted July 7 DH has backpack for excursions, which is perfect for water, light jacket, guides etc. For scenic excursions he can also carry binoculars, which are definitely not going in my purse 😉 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keywest1 #14 Posted July 7 DH also has a light weight backpack for water, towels, etc. My crossbody wallet is generally in there as well since I have been known to leave my purse more than once or twice. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cb at sea #15 Posted July 8 Hubby carries nothing...I carry it all...so therefore, we don't take anything I don't want to carry. For beach excursions, I carry a tote with towels, sunscreen, book, etc.... For simply touring or shopping, I carry my purse. We don't bring much else. Almost EVERY port has drinks for sale, so we don't carry water, umbrellas, raincoats, etc......If it's raining, I don't go! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spookwife #16 Posted July 8 Mr spook has two different size Camelbacks. Fill the bladder with ice conveniently provided by the cabin steward then top off with water. Everything else fits inside or in cargo pockets,, both he and I have the convertible pants that zip off at the knee and lots of pockets. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clo #17 Posted July 8 2 hours ago, Capt_BJ said: for me, I wear cargo shorts and if it don't fit in the pockets it don't go!! In case you're looking for fashion advice, here's one article of many. (Carry a bag!) https://www.businessinsider.com/why-no-man-should-wear-cargo-shorts-2017-5 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clo #18 Posted July 8 13 minutes ago, cb at sea said: Almost EVERY port has drinks for sale, so we don't carry water, Here on the Left Coast anyway single use plastic bottles are, at the least, seriously frowned up and at worst banned. Regarding rain, I bought this rain poncho a year or so ago and absolutely love it. And it has a little drawstring bag that it will actually fit back into. And, at my husband's suggestion, on our last cruise, I carried it as a purse equivalent on the ship. Held key card, lip balm, camera, etc. https://www.joulesusa.com/Women/Accessories/French-Navy-Dog/Poncho/Showerproof-Packaway?id=Y_PONCHO My husband carries his umbrella. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NantahalaCruiser #19 Posted July 8 Which Ports are designated for Visiting by Males only? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashland #20 Posted July 8 DH carries a light weight backpack (when needed)....nothing of value in it. I carry the $$, credit card and our ID's in my crossbody bag. Many travels and so far this has worked for us. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrenM #21 Posted July 8 Pockets. A fella just needs pockets. For money credit card and ..........cant think of anything else 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Velvetwater #22 Posted July 8 (edited) lightweight black backpack or soft 'messenger bag'. It's pretty normal for men to carry bags where I live...even older males. Not sure why it should be a worry. My husband uses both of these each week. Edited July 8 by Velvetwater 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krazy Kruizers #23 Posted July 8 DH always takes a back pack when we go ashore. It can hold our bottles of water, small umbrells if we know there is rain in the forecast, my camera, etc. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spookwife #24 Posted July 8 5 hours ago, DarrenM said: Pockets. A fella just needs pockets. For money credit card and ..........cant think of anything else sunscreen. especially if you are a GINGER. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRF #25 Posted July 8 Both of us carry a small/med backpack. Carry what we need off the ship, with space for purchases when returning. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
