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Manbag But Not a Manbag

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  • webboowebboo Posts: 5,232
    Looks like a man bag for a man who’s too insecure to have a man bag. ;)
  • Charlie_CrokerCharlie_Croker Posts: 1,563
    Munsford0 said:

    rick_chasey said:

    I wouldn't go for a bag with buckles like that as it's too much of a faff to put stuff in and out of it.

    Oi! As a classic Carradice saddlebag owner I'll defend to the death my right to fiddle with idiosyncratic buckles and leather straps which become slippery when wet and my numb fingers are scrabbling to get at my waterproof jacket in a hurry...
    OT:

    Yo! bring back proper saddlebag mounts on all saddles, pelease!
  • photonic69photonic69 Posts: 1,876
    I've got an old one of these but it's too fat/wide and too camera-bag-y for my needs. I don't need to be reminded of what I do daily. They are very nice bags though and last for years. I guess mine must be around 25 years old and still going well.


    https://billingham.co.uk/products/225-camera-bag_colour-khaki-canvas-tan-leather




  • pblakeneypblakeney Posts: 22,356
    photonic69 said:

    I've got an old one of these...

    I have a Hadley Pro in green after finding out the hard way that the 335 gets very heavy when filled. Very versatile.
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  • Dorset_BoyDorset_Boy Posts: 5,904
    rick_chasey said:

    I wouldn't go for a bag with buckles like that as it's too much of a faff to put stuff in and out of it.

    Don't forget Rick is of the velcro generation.
    Probably can't tie laces as well as undo buckles! :D
  • MidlandsGrimpeur2MidlandsGrimpeur2 Posts: 690
    edited November 2022
    I've got messenger bags, satchel, fishing bags and totes. Never go out without some form of bag to keep my stuff in.

    Also got a few pieces of Filson luggage I bought dirt cheap a while back. They cost a bloody fortune now!
  • webboowebboo Posts: 5,232
    Dorset_Boy said:

    rick_chasey said:

    I wouldn't go for a bag with buckles like that as it's too much of a faff to put stuff in and out of it.

    Don't forget Rick is of the velcro generation.
    Probably can't tie laces as well as undo buckles! :D
    Do you think he wears elastic waisted trousers with his Velcro shoes.
  • skyblueamateurskyblueamateur Posts: 1,332
    photonic69 said:

    surrey_commuter said:

    you need to think outside the box - I assume it is an x-ray rather than the pattern


    My mate from Hong Kong had a coat like that. Almost an Inspector Gadget impersonation. He pulled out a large tablet, an iPhone, a Hugo DAC Headphone amp, a Fujifilm X-T2 camera, a bottle of JD and some other stuff. I was VERY impressed!
    Reminds me of the Levi’s x Massimo Osti ICD jackets from 20 years back. A terrace classic and gutted I sold mine.
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 11,407
    Bunch of, what's the term, oh yeah, pansies. Which can be v pretty. 😉
  • Dorset_BoyDorset_Boy Posts: 5,904
    webboo said:

    Dorset_Boy said:

    rick_chasey said:

    I wouldn't go for a bag with buckles like that as it's too much of a faff to put stuff in and out of it.

    Don't forget Rick is of the velcro generation.
    Probably can't tie laces as well as undo buckles! :D
    Do you think he wears elastic waisted trousers with his Velcro shoes.
    :D:D:D
  • ddraverddraver Posts: 25,325
    So where do we stand on this sort of thing?



    I need more space and it occasionally needs to go on the back of a motorbike in the pouring rain without killing the laptop inside.
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  • rick_chaseyrick_chasey Posts: 66,275 Lives Here
    edited November 2022
    Not that I'm a style guru but I do think way too many men are too self conscious or not bothered enough to do anything but wear basically what every other man wears.

    Go to any event and so many men are wearing basically exactly the same thing.

    Wear what pleases you.

    I'd certainly not give a sh!t about the fashion opinions of anyone who's attire I don't rate anyway.
    _
  • webboowebboo Posts: 5,232
    ddraver said:

    So where do we stand on this sort of thing?



    I need more space and it occasionally needs to go on the back of a motorbike in the pouring rain without killing the laptop inside.

    I would imagine that rubberised fabric would make your back a bit sweaty.
  • ProssPross Posts: 35,452
    ddraver said:

    So where do we stand on this sort of thing?



    I need more space and it occasionally needs to go on the back of a motorbike in the pouring rain without killing the laptop inside.

    I would go for a suitably sized normal rucksack and put the important stuff in a dry bag inside it.
  • surrey_commutersurrey_commuter Posts: 17,758
    Pross said:

    ddraver said:

    So where do we stand on this sort of thing?



    I need more space and it occasionally needs to go on the back of a motorbike in the pouring rain without killing the laptop inside.

    I would go for a suitably sized normal rucksack and put the important stuff in a dry bag inside it.
    exactly this, there are plenty of rucksacks smart enough for work
  • monkimarkmonkimark Posts: 1,204
    edited November 2022
    If you are walking into work dripping wet and in full motorbike gear, the rucksack isn't going to be an issue. Also a waterproof rucksack won't soak up the rain and then leave a puddle under your desk.
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,120 Lives Here
    This is a cycling forum discussing use of a manbag, yet there are people here that will stuff jersey pockets rather than have a seatpack. Surely this means the answer is either the coat from the first page or cargo pants with the pockets bulging.
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  • webboowebboo Posts: 5,232
    As I carry stuff for every eventuality when going for a ride. I have a seat pack and my pockets stuffed full and I wear two tops so I get six pockets.
    Not that I know how to use half the stuff I’m carrying.
  • morstarmorstar Posts: 5,880
    I think the point on this thread is that the style of the saddle pack is what matters.

    But pet peeve. “Nothing on the bike because it looks pro”!

    Sorry, where did I see I a pro with a pump up his back?
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,120 Lives Here
    Tongue firmly in cheek as I'm sure you realise. I use a bloody great big saddle pack to carry my stuff when riding to work and a smaller one for leisure rides. Who cares what others think, same goes for the manager. Generally favour a small backpack myself if carrying stuff
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
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