Bag for carrying items when visiting ports for a male

[WisconsinFan]

Cargo shorts= purse pants!

[clo]

15 minutes ago, WisconsinFan said:

Cargo shorts= purse pants!

U. G. L. Y.

[slidergirl]

20 hours ago, Capt_BJ said:

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!!!!

 

Hey, I'm a woman and I have that bag!!!  Different colors, though (I did the "design your own").  Bought it back in 2008 to take all my stuff to work at the ski resort.  11 years later, it's still looking good and going strong!

[clo]

8 minutes ago, slidergirl said:

Hey, I'm a woman and I have that bag!!!

I like it also.  I have no need for it but it's a very handsome bag.

[slidergirl]

4 minutes ago, clo said:

I like it also.  I have no need for it but it's a very handsome bag.

I just didn't want to be like the herd and take a daypack to work.  We had to be self-sufficient when we worked the chairlifts, so i could put all I needed for the day in there.  Well, I couldn't put the big drill and auger bit we used for driving holes for the lift line posts...

[clo]

4 minutes ago, slidergirl said:

I just didn't want to be like the herd and take a daypack to work.  We had to be self-sufficient when we worked the chairlifts, so i could put all I needed for the day in there.  Well, I couldn't put the big drill and auger bit we used for driving holes for the lift line posts...

I don't suppose you were at Tahoe, were you?  We used to live there and are now in Reno.  (Sorry for the OT.)

[slidergirl]

2 minutes ago, clo said:

I don't suppose you were at Tahoe, were you?  We used to live there and are now in Reno.  (Sorry for the OT.)

Nope.  A bit further inland... Although, I like skiing at Tahoe - good place to do a week trip and resort hop!!

[denmarks]

This is the messenger bag I have. I just hope it is not to big.

 

[Capt_BJ]

hey fashion police .... you have a problem with BDU trousers too?

 

 

they were good enuf when I was in uniform and still work today.

[zqvol]

On 7/7/2019 at 4:49 PM, denmarks said:

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.

 

Use a back pack or book bag.

[clo]

2 hours ago, Capt_BJ said:

hey fashion police .... you have a problem with BDU trousers too?

 

 

they were good enuf when I was in uniform and still work today.

'Course the military has long since retired them.  I understand that police, fire, etc. may wear them for work.  As a work pant I bet their terrific.  As a fashionable article of clothing, ixnay 🙂

[SRF]

Just don't get them in camouflage.

 

Camouflage is illegal to wear by civilians in some countries.

[Herfnerd]

Been using a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack tactical cross body bag for years on cruises as well as trips to NYC and Europe.  My wife calls it my "murse"

[Essiesmom]

18 hours ago, Capt_BJ said:

hey fashion police .... you have a problem with BDU trousers too?

 

 

they were good enuf when I was in uniform and still work today.

They were fatigues when I wore them.  Weren't called BDUs until they changed to the camo pattern/design in early 80's.   EM

[ed01106]

Another vote for cargo shorts.  

[clo]

7 hours ago, ed01106 said:

Another vote for cargo shorts.  

I saw a man in cargo shorts today and they looked fine.  Because they were nicely pressed and there was nothing in the pockets 🙂

[HerbertandB]

This is the one Herbert uses.  It's a Maxpedition Rollypolly backpack

 

https://www.amazon.com/Maxpedition-0230-Rollypoly-Backpack-Black/dp/B00158319I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

Edited July 9, 2019 by HerbertandB

[DirtyDawg]

On 7/7/2019 at 8:18 PM, clo said:

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

 

I don't think anyone should be taking fashion advice from Business Insider.

Actually, any advice from Business Insider should be ignored. 

[DirtyDawg]

I use an old backpack. The University gives me a new one every year. 

The perks of academia.☺️

 

Edited July 10, 2019 by DirtyDawg

[clo]

26 minutes ago, DirtyDawg said:

I use an old backpack. The University gives me a new one every year. 

The perks of academia.☺️

 

I think anything that doesn't require 'hand holding' 🙂 is probably fine and dandy.

 

BTW Business Insider has a good rep for being factual.  Left-center but that probably doesn't matter when it comes to attire 🙂

[DirtyDawg]

1 hour ago, clo said:

I think anything that doesn't require 'hand holding' 🙂 is probably fine and dandy.

 

BTW Business Insider has a good rep for being factual.  Left-center but that probably doesn't matter when it comes to attire 🙂

 

God bless them for building a business but I was a PM and analyst for 25+ years . BI is not the go to source for anyone in my business. Sorta like Dan Quayle claiming he was Jack. 😉

[clo]

1 hour ago, DirtyDawg said:

PM

What's a PM please?

[George C]

Wife’s job is to carry everything 😁😁,  i travel light, wife always shops and needs some place to store what she buys. 

[clo]

9 minutes ago, George C said:

Wife’s job is to carry everything

Did she accept that job?  Was there an interview?  What happens if she resigns?????

[Lerin]

My husband carries a small backpack.