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I know HN skews largely male so this might not be interesting to many, but an Ethnotek crossbody purse. It's the most well-thought-through bag I've ever used, e

I know HN skews largely male so this might not be interesting to many, but an Ethnotek crossbody purse. It's the most well-thought-through bag I've ever used, especially for travel. Everything has a place and is secure (so I don't worry about pickpockets), but is still easily accessible when needed. And it's expandable for a water bottle or jacket but rolls up small when empty.

vidanay 3y ago
Manbags/murses/satchels need to be normalized for men too. I hate carrying a wallet in my back pocket. Men have been carrying purses for a couple thousand years, IDK why we don't in modern society.
- Larrikin 3y ago
  I don't see any reason to try and normalize the murse now that the briefcase has been slowly beaten into irrelevance and backpacks are far more comfortable. Also why do some people carry their wallet in their back pockets instead of the roomier front pockets? Seems like you have to shift stuff around if you ever want to sit and are just begging to be pickpocketed
  - cassianoleal 3y ago
    Also, get a tyvek wallet. They're slim, lightweight and last many years!
    - brianjking 3y ago
      Suggestions?
      - cassianoleal 3y ago
        I'm currently using a Dobra: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dobra-Wallet-Light-durable-Tyvek/dp/B0BLZTYV1C https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dobra-Wallet-Light-durable-Tyvek/dp... I have previously used a Dynomighty: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0093JFWGQ?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0093JFWGQ?ie=UTF8&th=1&... They're both great. The Dobra has a slightly smaller footprint and individual pockets for cards. The Dynomighty has 2 main pockets for cash notes, but a single large card pocket on each side. The Dobra looks and feels a little bit more like a regular wallet. Even before then, I used to sport a cheap Tyvek wallet that I bought in Argentina with one of my favourite cartoon characters, Mafalda (https://www.timetravelturtle.com/mafalda-statue-buenos-aires-argentina/ https://www.timetravelturtle.com/mafalda-statue-buenos-aires...). It lasted about 10 years.
- mmh0000 3y ago
  I carry a purse, but, because manliness requires it. I call it my "everyday tactical carry bag"[1]. [1]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039N0JKQ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039N0JKQ
- sdfzguf 3y ago
  Why normalize it? People critizise stigmas, but I don't feel like this is the case (no pun intended) here. It may vary from where you're at, but in middle europe I'd argue, no one gives you a second look for wearing those (Edit: Or is that the problem? ;) ).
- Tommstein 3y ago
  > I hate carrying a wallet in my back pocket. You're allowed to carry a wallet in your front pocket. Source: me and my front pocket.
q1w2 3y ago
Do you mean the cross body sling or the cross body shoulder bag? There's no "purse" sold by Ethnotek.
- gms7777 3y ago
  Yeah, sorry about that. I meant the cross body sling, with the roll top. I do know someone as well that has the shoulder bag and likes it, but I can't personally speak to it.

vidanay 3y ago

Manbags/murses/satchels need to be normalized for men too. I hate carrying a wallet in my back pocket. Men have been carrying purses for a couple thousand years, IDK why we don't in modern society.

Larrikin 3y ago
I don't see any reason to try and normalize the murse now that the briefcase has been slowly beaten into irrelevance and backpacks are far more comfortable. Also why do some people carry their wallet in their back pockets instead of the roomier front pockets? Seems like you have to shift stuff around if you ever want to sit and are just begging to be pickpocketed
- cassianoleal 3y ago
  Also, get a tyvek wallet. They're slim, lightweight and last many years!
  - brianjking 3y ago
    Suggestions?
    - cassianoleal 3y ago
      I'm currently using a Dobra: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dobra-Wallet-Light-durable-Tyvek/dp/B0BLZTYV1C https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dobra-Wallet-Light-durable-Tyvek/dp... I have previously used a Dynomighty: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0093JFWGQ?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0093JFWGQ?ie=UTF8&th=1&... They're both great. The Dobra has a slightly smaller footprint and individual pockets for cards. The Dynomighty has 2 main pockets for cash notes, but a single large card pocket on each side. The Dobra looks and feels a little bit more like a regular wallet. Even before then, I used to sport a cheap Tyvek wallet that I bought in Argentina with one of my favourite cartoon characters, Mafalda (https://www.timetravelturtle.com/mafalda-statue-buenos-aires-argentina/ https://www.timetravelturtle.com/mafalda-statue-buenos-aires...). It lasted about 10 years.
mmh0000 3y ago
I carry a purse, but, because manliness requires it. I call it my "everyday tactical carry bag"[1]. [1]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039N0JKQ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039N0JKQ
sdfzguf 3y ago
Why normalize it? People critizise stigmas, but I don't feel like this is the case (no pun intended) here. It may vary from where you're at, but in middle europe I'd argue, no one gives you a second look for wearing those (Edit: Or is that the problem? ;) ).
Tommstein 3y ago
> I hate carrying a wallet in my back pocket. You're allowed to carry a wallet in your front pocket. Source: me and my front pocket.

q1w2 3y ago

Do you mean the cross body sling or the cross body shoulder bag? There's no "purse" sold by Ethnotek.

gms7777 3y ago
Yeah, sorry about that. I meant the cross body sling, with the roll top. I do know someone as well that has the shoulder bag and likes it, but I can't personally speak to it.