One of the smartest metrosexual Wookies around, Chewbacca knew the benefits of carrying a bag!
In choosing a man bag, the criteria should be as follows: small, sleek, lightweight, and definitely not look like a purse. It’s a way to carry a little something extra that wouldn’t fit into the pockets of a pair of khakis without creating unsightly bulges. Briefcases, messenger bags and backpacks are not man bags. They are too large and bulky to carry on a daily basis without looking like you’re headed to school or work. Fannypacks are a no-no, unless you want to look like an ubergeek and repel women. Also, stay away from fancy designs, patterns, or the color pink. Flight, utility, and certain camera bags generally fall into the category of man bags.
Finding man bags that are worthy of carrying on a daily basis can be a bit of work, so we’ve created a list of the Top 10 Ultimate Metrosexual Man Bags to get you started!
Legacy Nylon Flight Bag - Coach
Coach
This compact silhouette enables you to transport all the necessities. Its adjustable strap can be worn long and messenger-style or shortened and over the shoulder.
Sando Gadget Bag - Tumi
Tumi
A stylish way to organize all the little things. Features include two interior compartments with multiple accessories pocket and flap closure with pocket.
**Update - Kineda’s Review of the Tumi Sando Gadget Bag
Mono Gear Bag - Victorinox
Victorinox Precision Gear @ E-Bags
Progressive raw zinc hardware and signature buckle provide compelling accents. Organizational panel securely stores all forms of personal accessories and communication devices. Music pocket and headphone port allow for seamless music on the go. The convenient water bottle pocket makes staying hydrated easy.
T-Tech Flow Zip Pouch - Tumi
Tumi
A smaller, accessory tote that can be worn over the shoulder or across the body. Features a front flap pocket and organizational main compartment.
Deerskin Camera Bag - Prada
Prada @ Neiman Marcus
Brown deerskin. Golden hardware. Front zip compartment.
What’s Up Slim - Kenneth Cole
Kenneth Cole - New York
Leather military bag. Flapover with stylish closure. Interior organizer includes flapover closure and three pen holders. Fully lined
removable, adjustable shoulder strap.
The Axible - Man Bag
Man-Bag
Packed with features: “M-B” logo, patent pending “Axible” to give you secure and rapid access to your gadgets, mesh covered “ID flap” so you can float past security check-points and bouncers, nylon material, industrial strength adjustable shoulder strap, stylish way to organize all the little things. Features include two interior compartments with multiple accessories pocket and flap closure with pocket.
Notting Hill Camera Bag - Lacoste
Lacoste @ Neiman Marcus
From the Notting Hill Collection. Choose sand canvas with green piping and brown web trim (shown) or black. Adjustable shoulder strap. Double-zip top. Front pocket.
Nylon Flight Bag - Prada
Prada @ Saks Fifth Avenue
Durable nylon with outside zip pocket and adjustable shoulder strap. Top zip closure. Outside zip pocket. Inside zip pocket. Jacquard lining
Nylon Flight Bag - Jack Spade
Jack Spade
Embossed logo, tuck lock closure, interior organizing pockets, adjustable shoulder strap, interior zippered pocket.
Niiiiiice list! Normally I wouldn’t carry a purse… whoops I mean manbag, but these are slick!
My boyfriend needs one of these. Maybe it’ll keep him more organized.
guys don’t need purses! what has the world come to!?
There’s nothing wrong with a guy carrying a bag to keep organized! :)
I think the bags shown here are nice enough for any occasion without looking girly, but at the same time they’re nice enough for me to carry too!
I never knew chewy had a bag! LOL
Holy crap. That’s not metrosexual, it’s homosexual. No guy should EVER carry so much crap they need a purse. Laptop bag I can see but a man purse? What are you putting in there… male tampons, bald scalp toner, and a year’s supply of ky jelly?
Someone sure has a fear of being labeled. ;)
If I’m on the go and need to carry my treo, wallet, nintendo ds lite, and mini camcorder(for vodcasts of course)… I doubt all of that is going to fit in my pocket.
These bags are sweet, and serve a good purpose. If you’re not man enough to carry one, then by all means.. stuff your pockets and look like a dork.
Wow Never thought for one second that men everywhere either than myself would sink to this levels as to even think about buying a MURSE !, for all you out there i give you the sarcastic clap ( clap………..clap………..clap……. )
You guys are so sensitive! hehehe
i wouldn’t mind carrying a bag around. but it depends on why i’m carrying a bag. if i don’t need to carry it, why lug it around? but if i need something to carry stuff, i might as well do it in style!
they are of fine fabrication, indeed. i just prefer using a messenger bag, or something more sporty.
i do agree that stuffed pockets is not cool. and quite uncomfortable.
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Guys, I have to say that you are missing out on wonderful attention from the ladies by insisting on uber-macho personas. (not to even mention the great fashion ;)
I have several Kenneth Cole bags and not only are they simply practical but always an unexpected compliment grabber.
b.t.w. The KC bag here has been one of my favs…great purchase for anyone shopping around.
There’s no shame in carrying a bag. I have one with me all the time to carry stuff.
I think carrying a bag is a must because if you have a PSP, digital camera,video camera and sometime your gf stuff. Where do you carry those things if you don’t have a bag
[...] Was die Frau kann, dass kann der Mann heute auch. Ob das nun das Schminken ist oder die Pflege bis hin zur Mode, “Metrosexualität” ist IN. Mir persönlich macht das nicht aus, wenn ein Mann ein wenig mehr auf sein Äußeres achtet, im Gegenteil, ich finde das gut. Was ich persönlich nicht mag, sind Männer in Röcken oder Strumpfhosen (gibt es ja heute alles). Aber ein gutaussehender und dazu noch gepflegter Mann ist schon sehr anziehend. So kommt es auch, dass die Herrenhandtasche immer beliebter wird. Heute sind das natürlich “Bags” und nicht die klassischen Handtaschen. Weil einige Männer heute fast so viel Zeug mit sich rumschleppen, bietet sich so ein Herrenhandtäschen natürlich an. PDA, Handy und andere Utensilien wollen schließlich gut verstaut sein. Auf kineda.com habe ich eine interessante Liste mit den 10 besten Herrenhandtaschen gefunden. Vielleicht ist da ja auch etwas für euren Mann dabei. Mein Favorit ist der Bag von Lacoste (siehe Bild) aus der “Notting Hill Collection”. Bietet sich doch sehr schön als alternatives Weihnachtsgeschenk zur Krawatte an. [...]
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So carrying a satchel, man-bag as you all are calling it, makes one less of a man? I’ve got a few of these “murses” which I use to carry whatever I need that day. I don’t carry one everyday, but the days I need one I have no problwm hanging one off my shoulders. Yeah, my leather one is my art bag, holding sketch book, pens, pencils, markers..etc..etc.. But the I have a field bag, which carries knife, leatherman, tools, cord…etc…etc, along with my iPod and Moleskine. I’d rather carry that then a backpack. Zeoth and DJ-Hades, what do you carry al your stuff in, a backpack?
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Jack Bauer of 24 wears a man bag. And he can kill you in 3 seconds. I do not think he is gay.
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nice collection of bags. but thats jokes about chewy carrying a bag hahaha.
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I chose Victorinox because the rest looks the same. Ditto everyone???
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Gimme a break.
Insecure little men feel threatened if someone steps out of the “norm”.
I’m diabetic. I carry my insulin, glucose meter and other medical supplies with me.
I also like to have my camera handy. Add my cell phone, emergency candy, keys, pen and wallet to the mix and you’ll understand why I need a bag.
Oh, I suppose I could buy some oversized, baggy trousers with rediculous pockets and walk around with my pants around my knees, clanging and jingling with every step like some big, Oompah-Loompah, or I could tuck my shirt inside my pants and have twenty little belt holsters and a pocket protector (what’s gayer than that?), or I could put all my stuff in a bag. I choose the bag.
I’m secure enough in my sexuality to wear a shoulder bag - despite the comments from those who feel threatened.
Besides, my wife likes it.
Grow up, get over it.
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Hello people it’s 2009 the last time I checked. Men have just as much stuff to carry around as women do. I have the wallet (for which I will never put in my back pocket…can you say chiropracter), mp3 player & ear phones, camera, cell phone, keys, a pen, chap stick, gum, mints. Where do u expect me to carry all this. Now you could say, just don’t but I need my stuff with me. Americans need to get over the “norm”, what is the norm now-a-days…I’ll tell ya…it’s what YOU make it.
I’m so delighted that more designers are making bags for men…the selection 5 years ago was just awful.
#6 and #10 look very nice. Kenneth Cole makes some very nice man bags, also Timberland (was at an outlet store a few weeks ago and saw a couple of bags that were very nice.
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I totally agree with you - that’s how I discovered Urban Tool. My chapstick, wallet, phones, keys, pen were all over the sushi table when someone told me that I needed an Urban Tool holster. Long story short - check out our site - if you mention kineda in your order I will toss in a free lanyard.