What do you use to carry your bits about with you?

A Louis Vuitton fanny pack Ive had SINCE the 80s . I dont give a hoot what anyone thinks about it either,I love that battered old thing and its just the right size for all my accoutrements .

Who's the guy on the bike in OP's pic?

[quote]Keys, wallet, phone etc...

What else are you carrying besides keys, wallet and phone? What is this "etc." that you're toting around?

If you have other stuff to carry, like computer and stuff for workpapers, then get a messenger bag of some sort if you don't want a backpack. But, I can't imagine what you would be carting around with you on a regular basis that you'd need to get something else.

OP mentions three things: keys, wallet, and phone. Phone goes in shirt pocket. Keys go in front pocket. Wallet goes in front pocket or back pocket depending on the neighborhood, time of day, and level of sobriety.

And, "No," I am not going to go through airports (or anywhere else) accessorized like Johnny Weir.

Thanks, OP, it’s a quandary.

I have keys, a phone, a handkerchief, wallet, of course, and that is already too much to fit into my pockets. Sometimes I also have chapstick and an iPad.

I bought a really nice leather messenger bag. I wish there was something smaller. But I use that. I have a larger canvas bag I use when it might get dirty. Both hang are across the body.

I recommend one of these... they are roomy enough to carry my wallet, phone, keys, makeup bag, and 3 packages of double stuff Oreos.

I use a cross-body sachel, but it's not that big. It's sort of like a travel bag, made of black nylon/canvas type of a thing, and it's flat--just a a couple of inches wide so that I'm not lugging everything around looking "im carrying a woman's pocketbook/purse.

But I need something. I can no longer stuff everything into my pockets. Beside I hate carrying my phone in my pants pocket.

My cross-body bag is not exactly like the one shown here, but it's along this line:

You really MUST purchase a Lorenzo bag from Launer (the maker of the Queen's purses).

etc = Sanitizer, tissues, chapstick, body spray, popper, condoms, lube, emergency dildo, some E, etc.

[quote] Who's the guy on the bike in OP's pic?

Richard Madden from "Bodyguard" and "Game of Thrones," showing that a Louis Vuitton bag is an absolute MUST for transporting his beloved Shiba Inu around London by bicycle while he sports a violet striped scarf and a black leather jacket!

Gurrrrrrrrrrl!

You expected me to go into FULL DETAILS of what I carry about with me? It's so boring. I just wanted to get a thread going so I could get to hear what you guys use, not post a full self-exposé...leading to a thread with people "commenting" on my "lifestyle".

Alsocords and electric plug for phone. It all adds up.

I love that Johnny Weir

(a) is not apparently wearing anything below the waist

(b) has a Birkin bag to match his blazer

(c) is wearing what appears to be a white linen shirt/dress

(d) is carrying a flowered fan, as if he were a Spanish duenna

I'm having the same problem. It's not that I have a lot, but rather that the items can't really go into my pockets without making me look bulbous (damn tighter clothing). Further, it's not particularly comfortable. But the problem is that most mens bags are far too big for what I carry. I also feel like the days of gay men carrying around bags is kind of over. Even for the most effeminate guys, carrying around some giant bag filled with pedestrian crap, like a woman with a purse, just looks weird. Of course, if one is traveling to and from work with papers, laptop, etc, then that's a different story. But on weekends, I don't want to stuff all my tiny items into a giant bag and lug it around with me.

Try a belt bag.

Lots of younger men in my city (Portland) carry canvas tote bags over one shoulder.

I could never do that--I would feel too girleen.

Yes, WAY too gurleen!

I carry my bits about in this.

I have a ton of backpacks, messenger bags and men's business tote bags that I constantly rotate through on a regular basis.

[quote]What is this "etc." that you're toting around?

Lube and condoms.

[quote]What is this "etc." that you're toting around?

Lube and condoms.

Some people are comfortable leaving home with nothing but their phone, keys and wallet or card case. Others feel like me - I get nervous if I'm more than a mile from home without water, some medications I take regularly, some other medications (like Tylenol and antihistamine) that I might need, plus my laptop/tablet, phone charger, laptop charger, and an energy bar or two. What if I my car breaks down on the expressway? What if I'm in the middle of a big city like NY without my car - which is already anxiety-provoking - and there's one of those power failures that Manhattan seems to have from time to time?

The point is, what if I'm stranded somewhere and can't get home?

There is probably some connection to packing for travel. The "just phone, keys and wallet" guys would leave for a month in the Congo with a single bag. People like me take at least two bags, plus whatever I might conceivably need under almost any circumstances, for a weekend in the country.

Oh, and I'll bet there's a connection to the refrigerator and pantry, too. The "just phone" guys have a few eggs, a frozen dinner from TJ, some leftover Chinese, and an elderly can of soup; they buy whatever they need each day - no storage. Guys like me could feed the Persian army for a month with what's in my refrigerator, freezer and pantry. (I could entertain them in other ways, too, but never mind that).

I envy the one bag-just phone-no larder people sometimes, but I could never live like that.

Well, this is an OCD confession. I'm sorry not to be able to help, OP. I need to be able to feel my keys in my right front pocket, some change (yes, coins) and my phone in my left front pocket, and my wallet in my right rear pocket. I used to always carry a pocket handkerchief, but found that made me too hot. Now, I only carry one in my breast pocket on formal occasions. When I go out with brother, I always let him drive my car, but he knows he has to hand over the keys or I'll end up having a panic attack.

Since you're English, how about a fanny-pack? You could enjoy horrifying people by mentioning it casually (as often as possible).

One of these.

And I'm one of those that could never leave the house with keys, wallet, and phone. My etc usually consists of a book, some work stuff, water, and also condoms, lube and poppers.

R22 I'm like you. In fact today, I made the decision to go two suitcases for a 10 day trip. There are some things about people that just aren't worth trying to change. I'll never be a light packer, so be it.

Yes, I carry a backpack with my daily essentials.

Here’s my bag. It’s canvas. It was really expensive, but does the job.

^^ Stinky linky. R26.

Trying again.

Blimey, that dreary bag is "really expensive"? Why?

How expensive is "really expensive"?

Cargo pants, I know DL hates them but I don't care, I am not trying to impress anyone and I don't give a shit what anyone else thinks. Plus who wants another thing you have to carry around with you like a bag and make sure you don't forget it somewhere.

R39, I don’t remember. It was from Tumi, and maybe around $300. But it’s exactly what I wanted. So many bags look like pocket books. And I didn’t want a back pack. I think it’s a bad picture.

I agree, R31, but have just decided this year to give up my cargo pants.

The bag at R26 is a Tumi brand messenger bag, I'm assuming. This current version is discounted and currently costs $239 from the Tumi website.

[quote] My etc usually consists of a book, some work stuff, water, and also condoms, lube and poppers.

A good Girl Scout always stays prepared!

Thanks, R33.

Sorry, OP. But whatever I need to carry is on my person. I have a hard enough time getting myself from point A to point B let alone worry about myself AND a bag.

When I’m in my own city I try to minimise what I carry because I HATE things in my pockets. Thankfully Apple Pay means I can get around most of the time with out my wallet. So I just carry a single car key, phone and chapstick. The sooner cars ditch keys/fobs and have it integrated with NFC or Bluetooth from my mobile the better.

My cousin has the most perfect sized bag for when Exploring /travelling, but I cannot for the life of me find one of a similar size.

I bet it’s dangerous as a American of Mexican heritage, to walk around without a picture ID, in some parts of the South.

My TexMex friend, at a wedding in Palm Springs, kept saying that he was wearing his tie unknotted because, if he wore it knotted, people would be asking him to get them drinks.

When OP gets to her cubicle there's a 90 minute process for pulling out everything in her bag: skin care items, plugging in the makeup mirror, hydrating mist, personal care items (and a trip to the gents) and then reapplying everything after a stressful trip on the subway to get to the office!

Finally, a thread to separate the Marys from the Rhodas.

Mary aka R39 thought she'd get a slew of W&Ws - but alas, she got none.

A plastic grocery bag just to annoy the snobby queens.

My stylish man bag gets lots of looks.

[bold]711 views -19 posters[/bold]

711 views? Why are so few people willing to talk about their bags?

More concerning is, how many Lesbian posters are included in that count?

R44, what do you want to know about her?

[quote] You expected me to go into FULL DETAILS of what I carry about with me? It's so boring. I just wanted to get a thread going so I could get to hear what you guys use, not post a full self-exposé...leading to a thread with people "commenting" on my "lifestyle".

Not necessarily the "full details," but a rough outline would help to figure out what size bag is needed.

I carry around the basics: wallet, phone, and pen. The thing that puts the volume of stuff over the edge is my glasses case. (I wear prescription with Transition lenses that darken in the sun.) My eyesight isn't that bad, so I do like to take off my glasses sometimes (hence the case).

I have a small Herschel card wallet, and my phone in my front pockets. Keys on a carabiner, laptop in a Timbuk2 messenger bag.

[quote]But, I can't imagine what you would be carting around with you on a regular basis that you'd need to get something else.

Sometimes throughout my livelihood, I have to wear pocketless workout clothes, and this baby will do the trick (I have exactly that one minus the hot colors). It’s about 8” by 10” with four separate compartments. Big enough for a water bottle but with a side pocket snug enough for a phone. Let’s can go in the zippered pocket or hang from a side ring.

Let’s >> keys

Also, somehow, wearing a small Totto bag cross torso makes you look less like a chick, plus it is actually safer and fits more securely

I use a small black cinch bag with drawstrings, like this one, when I’m out and about.

It’s lightweight, versatile, and doesn’t take up much space. And has enough room for the small things I need to have on me like wallet, phone, charger, keys, chapstick, gum, sunglasses, water bottle, etc.

I just carry it at my side by the drawstrings, but you could also wear it as a backpack if desired.

You can find a cheap one on Amazon for a couple of dollars.

[quote]Who's the guy on the bike in OP's pic? Richard Madden from "Bodyguard" and "Game of Thrones," showing that a Louis Vuitton bag is an absolute MUST for transporting his beloved Shiba Inu around London by bicycle while he sports a violet striped scarf and a black leather jacket!

That's NOT Richard Madden.

Phone and wallet go in pockets. I'm not a runway model. If I need to bring my laptop or some other item of size, a messenger bag.

30 liter backpack (lately Berghaus). Keys, sunnies, wallet, tissue, sunscreen, water bottle (no mobile). Also serves as extremely convenient and environmentally friendly bag in which to carry purchases, such as groceries.

Old people love to combine their phone case + wallet

I have a rucksack which I carry everywhere. I assume the people who don't carry a bag have cars?

[quote]Old people love to combine their phone case + wallet

I would have thought you shouldn't put your credit cards with your phone - the magnetics. I guess I'm wrong.

[quote]I would have thought you shouldn't put your credit cards with your phone - the magnetics

It’s a bad idea.

People using one of those combined phone+wallet cases might as well be wearing a sign that reads “ No Common Sense”.