Would you wear a messenger bag? (Guys only)

Unprocessed1 · Jul 1, 2011, 07:56 PM

More specifically I'd like some thoughts on this bag (in the sand color): http://www.studioarch.com/piquadro/e...ca2490s42.html
I've always been a backpack wearer, but I got this messenger bag as a gift, and it's made of of leather and has me tempted to replace my backpack, especially since I have a new job that will require traveling with MBA/tablet constantly, but then again the sand color has me thinking twice.

What are your thoughts, preferences, and experiences, gentlemen?

PlaceofDis · Jul 1, 2011, 08:04 PM

i always have a messenger bag with me, wherever i go.

personally that one isn't my style, but that is a personal choice. i find them more comfortable and more functional than backpacks.

iJohnHenry · Jul 1, 2011, 08:10 PM

When I'm working, I use a freebee. It has a pouch at each end, for a travel mugs (coffee & ice-water), an open side pocket for my log book, and an inside pocket for my head-phones and Sony Walkman. (Yes, it's old, like me.)

The whole thing works, for me, and I care not what others may think.

Vudoo · Jul 1, 2011, 08:26 PM

Sure, why not?

If the Luis Vuitton one wasn't so expensive, I would get that. Currently I'm using a Brenthaven.

eternlgladiator · Jul 1, 2011, 08:29 PM

I use one for work every day. I'm not a fan of the one you linked to but I like mine a lot. It's a kenneth cole bag. Got it at their store in scottsdale. It was a bit of a ridiculous purchase but I don't regret it.

CaptMurdock · Jul 1, 2011, 08:49 PM

I've carried a messenger bag/satchel for years. Especially these days when I carry around my laptop more and more.

Apple OC · Jul 1, 2011, 08:54 PM

personally I prefer a nice slim backpack made for a laptop ... I just do not like the Manbag style.

however who cares what people think ... if you comfortable with the messenger bag, go for it

mobilehaathi · Jul 1, 2011, 09:04 PM

I carry a messenger/shoulder bag nearly always.

Melrose · Jul 1, 2011, 09:34 PM

I like the look of messengers, but find they're impractical for regular use (you only have one way to carry them). Backpacks are great... I love laptop backpacks, but the attaché-style (hard-case or soft-case is no matter) with a hand handle as well as an optional shoulder strap have always been my preference.

Messenger bags are very stylish, just for some a bit impractical is all.

teleromeo · Jul 1, 2011, 09:42 PM

I'm happy with my axio backpack altough the zipper is worn.

Eldiablojoe · Jul 1, 2011, 09:58 PM

I was looking for the "HELL NO" voting option, but didn't see it.

Sorry, but in the warrior community in which I spend most of my time (this place being one of the large exceptions), anything metro or femme or even resembling, smelling like, or could possibly be inferred as remotely metro or femme and the person possessing would be ridiculed and lambasted and taunted and teased ad nauseum et ad infinitum.

I'm sure it would look good on you though, and be invaluable in obtaining the attention of hordes of women resulting in tons of p*ssy. No, really

Vudoo · Jul 1, 2011, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eldiablojoe

I was looking for the "HELL NO" voting option, but didn't see it.

Sorry, but in the warrior community in which I spend most of my time (this place being one of the large exceptions), anything metro or femme or even resembling, smelling like, or could possibly be inferred as remotely metro or femme and the person possessing would be ridiculed and lambasted and taunted and teased ad nauseum et ad infinitum.

I'm sure it would look good on you though, and be invaluable in obtaining the attention of hordes of women resulting in tons of p*ssy. No, really

The other day I was wearing a pink Lacoste polo shooting a SIIG at the range. For some reason, I wasn't "ridiculed and lambasted and taunted and teased ad nauseum et ad infinitum".

I guess it's a good thing that there's a level of civility that we don't behave that way on here.

By the way, I was at the BMW dealership waiting for my car to get washed when this attractive woman noticed my laptop shoulder bag and came over and strike up a conversation.

MrSmith · Jul 1, 2011, 10:29 PM

Certainly, but not one designed to carry a computer. That crosses a line.

Yumunum · Jul 1, 2011, 10:34 PM

I'd wear it.

With the laptop against my back

So the strap would choke me

And kill me

And save me the embarrassment.

I kid

I wouldn't carry it though

Unprocessed1 · Jul 1, 2011, 10:50 PM

For those that do own a messenger bag, can you post which one you have? Maybe even a pic? :P

h00ligan · Jul 1, 2011, 10:55 PM

The insecurity behind these threads of what is manly or not never ceases to amaze me.

daneoni · Jul 2, 2011, 04:25 AM

Wore two for 5 yrs of my life. I hate backpacks...make me feel like i'm still in elementary school.

Shrink · Jul 2, 2011, 06:14 AM

I use a messenger bag made for laptops up to 15".

Check out the Cole Haan bag in the Apple Store online. Expensive, but provides excellent protection for your computer. It has memory foam padding, not only front and back, but foam on the sides and bottom for maximal protection.

BTW- I am saddened and disappointed that so many of the posters are so fearful about their masculinity. I was hoping we had gone beyond antiquated fears of being perceived as "less than masculine - read "I'm terrified someone will think I'm gay". As many of the posters here are young (of course, compared to me, everyone is young) I was hoping that those fears were in the past.

Folks - live your life as you wish - and the hell with what ignorant others think.

swedefish · Jul 2, 2011, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h00ligan

The insecurity behind these threads of what is manly or not never ceases to amaze me.

+1

It's rather sad imo.

Abstract · Jul 2, 2011, 06:56 AM

What's with the "messenger bags are girly" vibe I'm getting from the OP?

That's sad. I use a messenger bag almost every single day. They're not nearly as comfortable when you're carrying a lot of weight, but for regular day stuff, they're really good. Mine is a khaki-coloured canvas bag. It's not my first.

bizzle · Jul 2, 2011, 07:17 AM

No, they make you look like a douche bag, it has nothing to do with being girly or not.

KnightWRX · Jul 2, 2011, 07:19 AM

Wear whatever the hell you want and stop caring what others think or don't think of you.

Jaffa Cake · Jul 2, 2011, 07:26 AM

I have things that I need to carry, so I use a messenger bag to do so.

To date, it's been a reasonably successful solution.

Vudoo · Jul 2, 2011, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bizzle

No, they make you look like a douche bag, it has nothing to do with being girly or not.

Explain why carrying a messenger bag makes someone look like a douche bag?

DWBurke811 · Jul 2, 2011, 07:40 PM

I love my messenger bag

http://www.coach.com/online/handbags...t_v_crossSell=

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Jul 1, 2011, 07:56 PM	#1
Unprocessed1 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2008	Would you wear a messenger bag? (Guys only) More specifically I'd like some thoughts on this bag (in the sand color): http://www.studioarch.com/piquadro/e...ca2490s42.html I've always been a backpack wearer, but I got this messenger bag as a gift, and it's made of of leather and has me tempted to replace my backpack, especially since I have a new job that will require traveling with MBA/tablet constantly, but then again the sand color has me thinking twice. What are your thoughts, preferences, and experiences, gentlemen?
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Jul 1, 2011, 08:04 PM	#2
PlaceofDis macrumors 604 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago.	i always have a messenger bag with me, wherever i go. personally that one isn't my style, but that is a personal choice. i find them more comfortable and more functional than backpacks. __________________ dim my eyes on the waves of confessions...
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Jul 1, 2011, 08:10 PM	#3
iJohnHenry macrumors P6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: I was never here. Remember that!!	When I'm working, I use a freebee. It has a pouch at each end, for a travel mugs (coffee & ice-water), an open side pocket for my log book, and an inside pocket for my head-phones and Sony Walkman. (Yes, it's old, like me.) The whole thing works, for me, and I care not what others may think. __________________ Never argue with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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Jul 1, 2011, 08:29 PM	#5
eternlgladiator macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Twin Cities	I use one for work every day. I'm not a fan of the one you linked to but I like mine a lot. It's a kenneth cole bag. Got it at their store in scottsdale. It was a bit of a ridiculous purchase but I don't regret it. __________________ 2012 Mac Mini 2.3 i7 iPhone 5 White 32GB iPad Mini White 32GB Wifi
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Jul 1, 2011, 08:26 PM	#4
Vudoo macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas Metroplex	Sure, why not? If the Luis Vuitton one wasn't so expensive, I would get that. Currently I'm using a Brenthaven.
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Jul 1, 2011, 08:49 PM	#6
CaptMurdock macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Evildrome Boozerama	I've carried a messenger bag/satchel for years. Especially these days when I carry around my laptop more and more. __________________ 13" MacBook, 2.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB HD, OS 10.8.3 \| iPhone 4, 32 GB, iOS 6.1.3 "And I'm not missing a thing/Watchin' the full moon crossing the range."
	1

Jul 1, 2011, 08:54 PM	#7
Apple OC Contributor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto	personally I prefer a nice slim backpack made for a laptop ... I just do not like the Manbag style. however who cares what people think ... if you comfortable with the messenger bag, go for it __________________ one Stupid Blog
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Jul 1, 2011, 09:04 PM	#8
mobilehaathi macrumors 68030 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA	I carry a messenger/shoulder bag nearly always. __________________ Of crimes---none is greater than having things that one desires; Of disasters---none is greater than not knowing when one has enough. Of defects---none brings more sorrow than the desire to attain.
	1

Jul 1, 2011, 09:34 PM	#9
Melrose macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2007	I like the look of messengers, but find they're impractical for regular use (you only have one way to carry them). Backpacks are great... I love laptop backpacks, but the attaché-style (hard-case or soft-case is no matter) with a hand handle as well as an optional shoulder strap have always been my preference. Messenger bags are very stylish, just for some a bit impractical is all. __________________ i7 MBP 17" • iPad 3 • iPhone 4
	1

Jul 1, 2011, 09:42 PM	#10
teleromeo macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kidnapped by aliens	I'm happy with my axio backpack altough the zipper is worn. __________________ wie heb ik aan de lijn hallo hallo
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Jul 1, 2011, 09:58 PM	#11
Eldiablojoe macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Koast	I was looking for the "HELL NO" voting option, but didn't see it. Sorry, but in the warrior community in which I spend most of my time (this place being one of the large exceptions), anything metro or femme or even resembling, smelling like, or could possibly be inferred as remotely metro or femme and the person possessing would be ridiculed and lambasted and taunted and teased ad nauseum et ad infinitum. I'm sure it would look good on you though, and be invaluable in obtaining the attention of hordes of women resulting in tons of p*ssy. No, really
	0

Jul 1, 2011, 10:29 PM	#13
MrSmith macrumors 68030 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Japan	Certainly, but not one designed to carry a computer. That crosses a line. __________________ They are not long, the days of wine and roses: Out of a misty dream Our path emerges for awhile, then closes within a dream. Ernest Dowson
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Jul 1, 2011, 10:34 PM	#14
Yumunum macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: U.S.	I'd wear it. With the laptop against my back So the strap would choke me And kill me And save me the embarrassment. I kid I wouldn't carry it though
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Jul 1, 2011, 10:50 PM	#15
Unprocessed1 Thread Starter macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2008	For those that do own a messenger bag, can you post which one you have? Maybe even a pic? :P
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Jul 1, 2011, 10:55 PM	#16
h00ligan macrumors 68020 Join Date: Apr 2003	The insecurity behind these threads of what is manly or not never ceases to amaze me.
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Jul 2, 2011, 04:25 AM	#17
daneoni macrumors G4 Join Date: Mar 2006	Wore two for 5 yrs of my life. I hate backpacks...make me feel like i'm still in elementary school. __________________ 15" MBP Core i7 \| 27" ACD \| AEBS \| 5G iPod \| iPhone 5 \| 3G Apple TV \| iPad mini
	1

Jul 2, 2011, 06:14 AM	#18
Shrink macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England, USA	I use a messenger bag made for laptops up to 15". Check out the Cole Haan bag in the Apple Store online. Expensive, but provides excellent protection for your computer. It has memory foam padding, not only front and back, but foam on the sides and bottom for maximal protection. BTW- I am saddened and disappointed that so many of the posters are so fearful about their masculinity. I was hoping we had gone beyond antiquated fears of being perceived as "less than masculine - read "I'm terrified someone will think I'm gay". As many of the posters here are young (of course, compared to me, everyone is young) I was hoping that those fears were in the past. Folks - live your life as you wish - and the hell with what ignorant others think. __________________ Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. -- Albert Einstein
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Jul 2, 2011, 06:56 AM	#20
Abstract macrumors G3 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location Location	What's with the "messenger bags are girly" vibe I'm getting from the OP? That's sad. I use a messenger bag almost every single day. They're not nearly as comfortable when you're carrying a lot of weight, but for regular day stuff, they're really good. Mine is a khaki-coloured canvas bag. It's not my first. __________________ "Hard? It's supposed to be hard. Hard is what makes it great!" - Tom Hanks.
	2

Jul 2, 2011, 07:17 AM	#21
bizzle macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2008	No, they make you look like a douche bag, it has nothing to do with being girly or not. __________________ oh no my fans are spinning and my computer is hot wtf?????!!??!?!?1/1/1/111````oneonetwo
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Jul 2, 2011, 07:19 AM	#22
KnightWRX macrumors Pentium Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Quebec, Canada	Wear whatever the hell you want and stop caring what others think or don't think of you. __________________ "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." -- Pericles
	1

Jul 2, 2011, 07:26 AM	#23
Jaffa Cake macrumors Core Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hull, Englandshire	I have things that I need to carry, so I use a messenger bag to do so. To date, it's been a reasonably successful solution. __________________ It's written in the DNA of this club to do it the hard way.
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Jul 2, 2011, 07:40 PM	#25
DWBurke811 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boca Raton, FL	I love my messenger bag http://www.coach.com/online/handbags...t_v_crossSell= __________________ 7,1 MacBook Pro; 2.4GHz C2D, 120GB OCZ Vertex 3, 8GB Corsair RAM. OS X 10.6.8; UnderVolted, 0.9250V @ 2394MHz. iPhone 4; JB 5.0.1, Unlocked. iMod 60GB Gen5 Video; Red Wine Audio Mod, RockBox.
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