The Man Bag

**RBB** · 10-22-2008, 07:55 AM

I guess I don't get out much. Wing and I took a plane ride to Las Vegas in June to see the kids. I'd never been on a big plane before. Can't say I enjoyed it too much.

I noticed a lot of guys were carrying purses. I thought this was a bit odd and mentioned it to Wing. She said it was all the thing nowdays and you didn't have to be a swish to have one.

I thought about it a bit and decided it wouldn't be too bad - especially if you were taking plane rides or other types of public transport. I thought a shell bag might work well, plus I wouldn't feel so odd. I looked at all my old shell bags, one Filson and two Duluth Pack. Meant for carrying shells, they were all too small.

One day while we were in town, I went to the Duluth Pack Store and found this:

http://duluthpack.com/product_detail...20Shell%20Bags

It has two pockets in front, and a large pocket behind. I sewed up some small pockets on a piece of canvas and sewed that to the wall of the large pocket in the bag. It holds my cell phone, small camera, small flashlight, compass, waxed matches, folding knife, note book, pencils, and two pair of reading glasses. One of the front pockets holds my pistol and cuffs, the other is a good size for misc items and the back (large) pocket holds a thermos and a book nicely.

**RobertRogers** · 10-22-2008, 08:14 AM

Do whatever works for you and anyone who does not approve can go to H E double hockey sticks.

**sh4d0wm4573ri7** · 10-22-2008, 08:35 AM

Cant go wrong a Duluth pak is standard for the BWCA tough as nails

**Fletcher** · 10-22-2008, 11:05 AM

Just say NO to the purse get a day pack!

**DOGMAN** · 10-22-2008, 11:24 AM

I have a Duluth Pack messenger type bag. It is awesome- holds laptop, uzi, cell phone, ninja throwing stars, jumper cables, the Bible, and anything else I wanna cram in there. I like the waxed cotton and leather trim...it should last a long time

**trax** · 10-22-2008, 01:10 PM

I like the notion of being able to carry the uzi and the Bible in the same bag JM, if you can't wipe them out....quickly convert them

**crashdive123** · 10-22-2008, 03:11 PM

.....or ifn you run out of bullets, you have something to fall back on.

**chiye tanka** · 10-22-2008, 03:21 PM

Praise God, and pass the ammo!

**Runs With Beer** · 10-22-2008, 09:50 PM

You know I carry a old WW2 MED bag insteed of a wallet. I catch a little greif, But when somebody needs Somthing I have it. I call it a possibles bag.

**chiye tanka** · 10-22-2008, 11:45 PM

I've been looking at getting a maxpedition Fatboy. They look very functional and have a holster for my Glock.

**crashdive123** · 10-23-2008, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by chiye tanka

I've been looking at getting a maxpedition Fatboy. They look very functional and have a holster for my Glock.

I use my Versapack just about every day and love it. If you decide to get one remember the standard is for right hand carry, whle the S type is for left hand carry.

**ADEPT** · 10-23-2008, 04:11 PM

I have a M.O.L.L.E. Assault pack that I carry everywhere. Has hydration system, concealed carry options and enough pockets to carry a LOT of gear. I also have the Gerber LMF II A.S.E.K knife on the side. I love this pack and have not had any problems with zippers or anything like that. Check one out you might like it.
http://www.marsgear.com/molle_assault_packs.php

**Runs With Beer** · 10-23-2008, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by ADEPT

I have a M.O.L.L.E. Assault pack that I carry everywhere. Has hydration system, concealed carry options and enough pockets to carry a LOT of gear. I also have the Gerber LMF II A.S.E.K knife on the side. I love this pack and have not had any problems with zippers or anything like that. Check one out you might like it.
http://www.marsgear.com/molle_assault_packs.php

I like your gear, The only pack I have is an Alice pack it works for me and there cheap. And not hard to get. Have a shot on me.

**ADEPT** · 10-23-2008, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by Runs With Beer

I like your gear, The only pack I have is an Alice pack it works for me and there cheap. And not hard to get. Have a shot on me.

Thanks, and yeah they are kinda expensive. I was issued mine along with a lot of other MOLLE gear. The pack was the only thing they let me keep when I got out.