The Definitive MANBAG Thread Part I: 2009-2014

indesertum · Sep 1, 2009

can we ask for recommendations?

i want something that doesn't look off in an interview, yet can take to school everyday. something small (only need to carry a netbook, a notebook, pencil case, and a 1.5 L water bottle), shoulder straps, handles. price range would be low, mid 3 digits. leather is cool. heavy canvas is also cool.

i thought of the ubiquitous filson 256 briefcase, but i am a special flower and i need special things. can't dress like all the plebians (11) (absolute jk).

why · Sep 1, 2009

Love the tags for this thread.

Surfrider · Sep 2, 2009

Every time I visit saddlebackleather.com, I get an erection.

g-banger · Sep 2, 2009

Originally Posted by Surfrider

Every time I visit saddlebackleather.com, I get an erection.

Hahahhahahah that made me laugh out loud in my lecture then!

yeah as soon as i saw that site i said, i "NEED" to have a bag from here.

Sharp Pointy Stick · Sep 5, 2009

I am looking for a simple clean lined briefcase, similar to the Calvin Klein Collection briefcase ($1,450) shown below but at a $400 or less price point;

Any recommendations?

pdsf · Sep 5, 2009

Originally Posted by indesertum

can we ask for recommendations?

i want something that doesn't look off in an interview, yet can take to school everyday. something small (only need to carry a netbook, a notebook, pencil case, and a 1.5 L water bottle), shoulder straps, handles. price range would be low, mid 3 digits. leather is cool. heavy canvas is also cool.

i thought of the ubiquitous filson 256 briefcase, but i am a special flower and i need special things. can't dress like all the plebians (11) (absolute jk).

Mid 3 digits? Someone is selling the Filson leather Satchel for slightly >$500 in the b&s section. Check it out! A great deal....

pdsf · Sep 5, 2009

Originally Posted by Sharp Pointy Stick

I am looking for a simple clean lined briefcase, similar to the Calvin Klein Collection briefcase ($1,450) shown below but at a $400 or less price point; [/IMG] Any recommendations?
ebay has some good deals recently. Also check Yoox.

aqhong · Sep 5, 2009

Originally Posted by indesertum

i thought of the ubiquitous filson 256 briefcase, but i am a special flower and i need special things. can't dress like all the plebians (11) (absolute jk).
Buy my Filson x Apolis briefcase

Gus · Sep 5, 2009

Originally Posted by why

Love the tags for this thread.

+100

Gus · Sep 5, 2009

Originally Posted by Surfrider

Every time I visit saddlebackleather.com, I get an erection.

No offense, but I just don't get it. It looks way too heavy to carry around.

fuji · Sep 5, 2009

I want to get another casual messenger bag that is quite small. Would only need to hold a few things, probably just a text book, a phone and maybe some money. I was thinking about getting a prada nylon one or a ferregamo blue leather one. I know the quality of prada nylon is very good, but I don't know much about ferregamo leather. I am open to other suggestions.

LA Guy · Sep 5, 2009

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

No offense, but I just don't get it. It looks way too heavy to carry around.

How lightweight does it need to be? How weak are your shoulders? I man's bag should have some heft. Unless you are ninja goth. In which case, you'd better actually be a ninja.

LA Guy · Sep 5, 2009

Originally Posted by fuji

I want to get another casual messenger bag that is quite small. Would only need to hold a few things, probably just a text book, a phone and maybe some money. I was thinking about getting a prada nylon one or a ferregamo blue leather one. I know the quality of prada nylon is very good, but I don't know much about ferregamo leather. I am open to other suggestions.

A true manpurse, I see. The Ferragamo blue leather will look nicer, but the leather will scuff. I like my clothes to look lived in and banged up, so that wouldn't bother me, but that's not really the Ferragamo feel. I'd say that the Prada would be a better option if you want it to keep looking "clean".

A Varvatos bap case, or, if you can find, a Prada one from a few years back, would be a good option as well.

m7ia · Sep 5, 2009

I really like Saddleback Leather's laptop case in Chestnut (link); however, due to religious reasons, cannot use anything with pigskin in it, and this case has pigskin lining. Would it be possible to get it with a suede lining instead? Or, does anyone know of any similar bags at this price point that use any other type of leather for the lining? Thanks!

aoluffy · Sep 5, 2009

Hey, could someone reccomend me a nice, stylish duffel bag for gym and carrying around a few books?

Price range - 0-200$ (preferably around 200). I'm in the UK if there are any good UK stores here.

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