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Ganesaunine wrote: ↑Sun Feb 15, 2026 4:35 pm Here's my "Man Bag"... a circular cross body purse, all leather, from Portland Leather (https://www.portlandleathergoods.com). I bought this about 6 years ago and really like it. It's just big enough to hold a wallet, phone, and keys, plus it goes with just about everything and is fairly 'gender neutral'. I've also used a sling sack, which if unfamiliar to other members, is kinda like a smaller school backpack, but with only a single strap that's usually a bit longer than a typical backpack strap.

PLEASE PLEASE PLESE DO NOT CALL IT A “MANBAG”. Please see previous response in this thread. It is misogynistic and does not help our cause. It implies that we must masculinize every item of female clothing or accessories that we wear. Women do not do this when they wear men’s accessories. For example, they don’t call a backpack that is typically used by men a “womanpack”. See how absurd this concept is?

It is a PURSE. Be proud that you are using a purse.

Thanks,
Jamie

Jamie001 wrote:PLEASE PLEASE PLESE DO NOT CALL IT A “MANBAG”. Please see previous response in this thread. It is misogynistic and does not help our cause. It implies that we must masculinize every item of female clothing or accessories that we wear. Women do not do this when they wear men’s accessories. For example, they don’t call a backpack that is typically used by men a “womanpack”. See how absurd this concept is?

It is a PURSE. Be proud that you are using a purse.

Jamie, there are a multitude of "bag" types: camera, computer, messenger, shopping, etc.
These "bags" are carried by both men and women. I used to have a coin purse, until it wore out.
This item kept my pocket change in a singular location, not loose at the bottom of my pocket
or sporran.

Your instance on using feminine terms for items, is irritating.
This will not give men the desire to use them

Primarily, men have the "show me how it's better" attitude.
Since I started using using "a bag", I no longer have any hip pain,
from carrying a wallet in my back pocket.

So, Jamie, Please stop insisting men call something feminine, when it
is used by both men AND women.

Uncle Al

And on this side of the pond, a purse is the smaller container holding coins, notes and cards. The larger item, carried or worn over the shoulder is a bag.