Comments on: MAN PURSE!

Question: MAN PURSE!

Hands of Manos — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:14:32 -0800

Looking for mini daypack for walk abouts in the 30 dollar range

Hi, I know there are many answers for "sleek backpack" in the ask.meta archives however I'm looking for something specific.

What I'm looking for is a small/sleek/backpack (or sling) that I can fit a plethora of small gadgets and a book in for around 30 bucks (or so). Unisex or Masculine would be a bonus.

I'll be taking 4-6 hour walks on a 3 day week basis for the next year and I'd like a bag I can just "throw stuff in" but if I were to go in a department store or something, it would be small enough to not warrant "please check your bag in."

By: nimsey lou

nimsey lou — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:31:54 -0800

Nomadic makes some awesome bags... but the site is only in Japanese and I have yet to find a store that has their bags other than a few at the Container Store.

By: adamwolf

adamwolf — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 18:47:55 -0800

I absolutely love my "NeatFreak Organizer". Its from Maxpedition. It's twice your price limit though. I bought mine from LAPoliceGear or something, and it ended up being about 60 after shipping and taxes.

By: megatherium

megatherium — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 18:59:38 -0800

I bought the Civita from the Rick Steve Travel Store and it has been very useful. I typically toss it into my suitcase, since it takes up almost no room.

By: Sassyfras

Sassyfras — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:16:25 -0800

This might have some ideas . . . http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/28097

By: Orb2069

Orb2069 — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 06:56:24 -0800

The M-51 Engineer's bag might be what you're looking for, and is pretty widely available at an 'Army Surplus' store near you.

By: small_ruminant

small_ruminant — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 08:43:47 -0800

I have a black Baggallini I use for a purse. It's too small for hardbacks, but fits up to 2 paperbacks + junk pretty well.

By: small_ruminant

small_ruminant — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 08:46:16 -0800

Reload also has some custom smaller stuff.

By: Orb2069

Orb2069 — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:51:12 -0800

WRT: ReLoad

I stopped by ReLoad's showroom in Philly a few weeks ago: The prices are high, and the design of the bags is (IMO) poor. My lovely wife (Master's degree in a textile-related field) tells me is likely to crack and crumble with age.

Just an opinion.