Man Bags. Why Don't More Farang Men Use These?

[deknoiJT]

So many Thai men use these practical and wonderful bags. I personally use one and it follows me everywhere I go.

It fits comfortably on a diagonal across the shoulder and carries my phone, ID, sunglasses, tissues, gum, lip balm, sunscreen, money, keys, BTS card, headphones and other essentials.

My items are always safe and one me. I never leave my phone or glasses on the food court table anymore. No bulging shorts or pants. No need to carry thngs in my hands.

Is it conditioning that stops more Western men from using these?

[David48]

Because they are FUGLY ?

Well, to me they are ...

Maybe the style has changed?

Do you have a photo of what you have in kind?

[bkkjames]

These are for women - called purses?

[benj005]

I get my girlfriend to carry my extras. I don't carry much though. My smartphone and wallet stay in my pocket. If I need to bring my passport and retainer case for my teeth my girl will carry the items in her pocketbook.

What happens if you get drunk and lose your bag? Or what happens if someone grabs it and makes a run for it?

[Thai Chi]

I am a "man bag" man and have been for at least 20 years.

Unlike the OP I do not like the look of the diagonal across the shoulder man bag.

This is my preferred style.

Edited August 7, 2014 by Thai Chi

[deknoiJT]

Because they are FUGLY ?

Well, to me they are ...

Maybe the style has changed?

Do you have a photo of what you have in kind?

My dear boy, man bags come in thousands of shapes and sizes and styles.

Having seen the fashion sense of so many men here I beleive most man bags could only enhance the visual attractiveness of the man

Please google 'man bags' for pictures.

[deknoiJT]

I am a "man bag" man and have been for at least 20 years.

Unlike the OP I do not like the look of the diagonal across the shoulder man bag.

This is my preferred style.

This example is all class, IMO. Simple, stylish, practical.

I have had over half a dozen different ones myself

[Spoonman]

I would defo use one if I was homosexual, Iam not so I do not.

[bkkjames]

Because they are FUGLY ?

Well, to me they are ...

Maybe the style has changed?

Do you have a photo of what you have in kind?

My dear boy, man bags come in thousands of shapes and sizes and styles.

Having seen the fashion sense of so many men here I beleive most man bags could only enhance the visual attractiveness of the man

Please google 'man bags' for pictures.

again at the risk of offending esteemed members - perhaps this should move to another forum for men being concerned about their attractiveness....

[deknoiJT]

I get my girlfriend to carry my extras. I don't carry much though. My smartphone and wallet stay in my pocket. If I need to bring my passport and retainer case for my teeth my girl will carry the items in her pocketbook.

What happens if you get drunk and lose your bag? Or what happens if someone grabs it and makes a run for it?

You wear it with the strap diagonally across your shoulders. This avoids any snatch and grab. It is comfortable this way and you let it stay there all the time, so you can't lose it. You simply do not notice it after 5 minutes

[bkkjames]

JT why don't you run a poll on how many men carry man bags?

[jspill]

most man bags could only enhance the visual attractiveness of the man

Please google 'man bags' for pictures.

[deknoiJT]

again at the risk of offending esteemed members - perhaps this should move to another forum for men being concerned about their attractiveness....

If you mean the Football Forum, this is not about sport nor fashion. Just plain commonsense and practicaility. Okay, maybe coupled with looking stylish..

[Pomthai]

I think they're up there with socks and sandals together as far as wearable no no's go.

[Thai Chi]

Because they are FUGLY ?

Well, to me they are ...

Maybe the style has changed?

Do you have a photo of what you have in kind?

My dear boy, man bags come in thousands of shapes and sizes and styles.

Having seen the fashion sense of so many men here I beleive most man bags could only enhance the visual attractiveness of the man

Please google 'man bags' for pictures.

again at the risk of offending esteemed members - perhaps this should move to another forum for men being concerned about their attractiveness....

Nothing to do with attractiveness .....

It's all about practicality.

I can carry unhindered ....

Wallet, House and Car keys, Cigarettes and lighter, Mobile 'phone, Sunglasses and half a roll of bog paper.

[Thai Chi]

I would defo use one if I was homosexual, Iam not so I do not.

Would you consider wearing one if you were bi-sexual?

[samuibeachcomber]

well i can see the practicality of having a "man bag".............but cant see me getting one.I usually stuff everything in G/F hand bag.

[Spoonman]

Because they are FUGLY ?

Well, to me they are ...

Maybe the style has changed?

Do you have a photo of what you have in kind?

My dear boy, man bags come in thousands of shapes and sizes and styles.

Having seen the fashion sense of so many men here I beleive most man bags could only enhance the visual attractiveness of the man

Please google 'man bags' for pictures.

again at the risk of offending esteemed members - perhaps this should move to another forum for men being concerned about their attractiveness....

Nothing to do with attractiveness .....

It's all about practicality.

I can carry unhindered ....

Wallet, House and Car keys, Cigarettes and lighter, Mobile 'phone, Sunglasses and half a roll of bog paper.

Makes it easier for the bag snatchers to grab all your gear I guess.

[benj005]

Do you carry your lipstick in it?

J/k... I actually like them.

Edited August 7, 2014 by benj005

[MrJohnson]

I am a big man-bag fan. Have been for 30 years or more. They are very practical as pointed out by the OP. My MB embarrasses some of friends, mostly homophobes.

[mikebike]

Do you carry your lipstick in it?

No... but I do carry a very sharp 4" lock-blade in mine.

[deknoiJT]

Makes it easier for the bag snatchers to grab all your gear I guess.

Yes, for hundreds of years, pockets have been the protection against thieves and pickpockets...

Wear the bag with the strap on the diagonal. Cannot be snatched. If you are concerned about the strap being cut, wear the bag near your stomach

[Old Croc]

I have one, it goes well with my cap with a propeller on top.

[deknoiJT]

Do you carry your lipstick in it?

J/k... I actually like them.

I actually do carry some UV lip balm in my bag. Cracked/dry lips

Oh! I almost forgot. I also have some immodium and paracetemol tablets handy in the bag.

And a pen!

Also good to carry spare phone battery/small charger

[beachproperty]

Personally, I wear pants with pockets for the purpose of carry my stuff. If I have a lot of stuff then I wear cargo pants which have extra pockets. But usually its just wallet, keys, and phone....so pocket pants work perfiect for me!

[Farma]

Wind back the clock 30 years and you will find a practical version of these commonly known as Mum Bags were essential items for the Oz military traveling through Malaysia and Thailand.

It was common for thieves to ride by on motorbikes to steal bags or more commonly to use razor blades to cut and steal possessions.

These Mum bags were locally made from heavy canvass with velcro to seal the tops. A few coins were kept incase the razor gangs were successful. You could hear the coins drop to the ground. In all my years I never heard of a successful theft from one of these bags. I have seen a few razor cuts that never made it through the canvass.

There is the odd one or 2 still being used as I saw one on a BTS passenger a year ago.

Edited August 7, 2014 by Farma

[DLock]

"He's a Dandy...a real fancy boy".

[bkkjames]

Do you carry your lipstick in it?

J/k... I actually like them.

I actually do carry some UV lip balm in my bag. Cracked/dry lips

Oh! I almost forgot. I also have some immodium and paracetemol tablets handy in the bag.

And a pen!

Also good to carry spare phone battery/small charger

same as a purse then - only for men.

[ozsamurai]

Apart from your convenience, they are also, here in Thailand a walking advertisement to those so inclined that you have all the good stuff located in one handy spot for them to

1) Rip it off your neck (manbag snatching)

2) Slash the strap with a knife (possibly you too) to grab it

3) Something that can be pilfered while sitting with your coffee.

They belong in the same 'no-no' category as 'bum-bags'....

and to an extent I agree with David, most are just fugly

Oz

[Spoonman]

Makes it easier for the bag snatchers to grab all your gear I guess.

Yes, for hundreds of years, pockets have been the protection against thieves and pickpockets...

Wear the bag with the strap on the diagonal. Cannot be snatched. If you are concerned about the strap being cut, wear the bag near your stomach

Yeah call me old fashioned but I prefer to scatter my valuables around various pockets rather than put them all in the same bag.