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I know HN skews largely male so this might not be interesting to many, but an Ethnotek crossbody purse. It's the most well-thought-through bag I've ever used, especially for travel. Everything has a place and is secure (so I don't worry about pickpockets), but is still easily accessible when needed. And it's expandable for a water bottle or jacket but rolls up small when empty.

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Manbags/murses/satchels need to be normalized for men too. I hate carrying a wallet in my back pocket. Men have been carrying purses for a couple thousand years, IDK why we don't in modern society.

I don't see any reason to try and normalize the murse now that the briefcase has been slowly beaten into irrelevance and backpacks are far more comfortable.

Also why do some people carry their wallet in their back pockets instead of the roomier front pockets? Seems like you have to shift stuff around if you ever want to sit and are just begging to be pickpocketed

Also, get a tyvek wallet. They're slim, lightweight and last many years!

Suggestions?

I'm currently using a Dobra: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dobra-Wallet-Light-durable-Tyvek/dp...

I have previously used a Dynomighty: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0093JFWGQ?ie=UTF8&th=1&...

They're both great. The Dobra has a slightly smaller footprint and individual pockets for cards. The Dynomighty has 2 main pockets for cash notes, but a single large card pocket on each side.

The Dobra looks and feels a little bit more like a regular wallet.

Even before then, I used to sport a cheap Tyvek wallet that I bought in Argentina with one of my favourite cartoon characters, Mafalda (https://www.timetravelturtle.com/mafalda-statue-buenos-aires...). It lasted about 10 years.

I carry a purse, but, because manliness requires it. I call it my "everyday tactical carry bag"[1].

[1]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039N0JKQ

Why normalize it? People critizise stigmas, but I don't feel like this is the case (no pun intended) here. It may vary from where you're at, but in middle europe I'd argue, no one gives you a second look for wearing those (Edit: Or is that the problem? ;) ).

> I hate carrying a wallet in my back pocket.

You're allowed to carry a wallet in your front pocket. Source: me and my front pocket.

Do you mean the cross body sling or the cross body shoulder bag? There's no "purse" sold by Ethnotek.

Yeah, sorry about that. I meant the cross body sling, with the roll top. I do know someone as well that has the shoulder bag and likes it, but I can't personally speak to it.

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