Anyone use a murse regulalrly?

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sxl2004

·Aug 12, 2023

I use an waxed canvas bag from Frost River
For daily commuting etc.
When schlepping my rangefinder camera and 2nd lens my Leitz camera bag out of BMW canvas will do nicely.

https://frostriver.com/cdn/shop/pro...306-9a89-32eb092d9fd5_grande.jpg?v=1660077350

 

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Gav1967

·Aug 12, 2023·Tend not to fret too much

chrisb732

@Gav1967 any brand name on that bag?

Yes but took some finding. On the zipper pull it has RJR which stand for "Rocha John Rocha" and now I remember I bought from the UK department store Debenhams. (No longer trading). This was a brand exclusive to debenhams as far as I am aware but maybe on line somewhere you might find one if you are interested

 

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JwRosenthal

·Aug 12, 2023

I think I should clarify what “messenger” bag means to many here in the states- what I am seeing above is the co-opting of the term for what is just a tote or satchel.

These huge things with plastic clasps and Velcro flap

I think “messenger” has been used in fashion items in the same way “military” has

 

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chrisb732

·Aug 12, 2023

Thank you @Gav1967

 

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Ron_W

·Aug 12, 2023

Watch my Whisky

Ain`t nothin wrong with Satchel ...

https://www.mlb.com/history/negro-leagues/players/satchel-paige

Edited: Aug 12, 2023

 

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kkt

·Aug 12, 2023

I have a messenger bag - at least that's how it's marketed. It's a little smaller than the one in the photo above and made of heavy fabric. Main compartment zips, and has a flap over the top to help make it rain resistant. I use it mostly doing tourist things, so it's carrying a small bottle of water (1/2 liter), a small camera, a small pack of tissues, and tickets and itinerary, and maybe a paperback book. Usually across one shoulder and on the opposite hip. The compartments save a lot of time locating things. If someone thinks it's insufficiently masculine, too bad.

 

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JPE.88305

·Aug 12, 2023

I think "cross body bags" and "hip bags" are becoming more popular...have no problem using one if I'm going somewhere I need to carry stuff. Use a slim leather satchel/messenger bag for work sometimes; when traveling or family outing requiring me to carry keys, large iPhone, wallet...passport(s) when overseas... I use this pacsafe one (metal reinforced strap, RFID blocking material, locking zippers, self destruct button, etc.

Used to use a Jack Spade waxed canvas one...wore out from carrying too many books. Also waxed canvas bags tend to smell funky after several years.

 

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BlackTalon

·Aug 12, 2023·This Space for Rent

Vercingetorix

Really? Maybe you should broaden your horizons. I personally would not use any of these, but obviously some people would. Not sure anything made by Dunhill makes you look like a douche. Unless you’re a certain English Prince that lives in America.

In the DC area bike messengers in the '80s and '90s were often huge douches (reckless/ dangerous as $hit to pedestrians and even cars). It's likely seeing a messenger bag kicks in @JwRosenthal 's PTSD. I personally still get a nervous twitch when I see one.

 

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Vercingetorix

·Aug 12, 2023·Spam Risk

BlackTalon

In the DC area bike messengers in the '80s and '90s were often huge douches (reckless/ dangerous as $hit to pedestrians and even cars). It's likely seeing a messenger bag kicks in @JwRosenthal 's PTSD. I personally still get a nervous twitch when I see one.

I only remember that it was a competition to see who could lug the biggest chain and lock around.

 

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BlackTalon

·Aug 12, 2023·This Space for Rent

Vercingetorix

I only remember that it was a competition to see who could lug the biggest chain and lock around.

Yeah, their #1 way to voice their displeasure with cars and drivers.

 

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Watch my Whisky

·Aug 12, 2023

Togri v. 2.0

Never under estimate a fanny pack. Every one should have one around just in case they become fashion again 😁

I’m not big on man purses so I usually use this:

Wife and kids hate it. I love it. I used to watch a lot of Beavis and Butt-head when I was a kid

Dibs.

 

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arturo7

·Aug 19, 2023

arturo7

I have a leather postman's bag that I bought about 20 years ago. I use it when I travel. The leather is faded and beat to crap. It looks awesome.

Well used and ready for more.

 

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sonicosa

·Aug 25, 2023

Dsloan

I have Peak Design bags in a couple sizes that I wear daily.

I took my son to the playground the other day, and there was another dad there with the medium size Peak Design Everyday Satchel (murse). I asked him how he liked it and he was like “Love it! Here check it out!” and handed it to me. I had been considering getting the smaller size, and getting to handle the medium in-person solidified it for me, so thanks for the tip!

As a couple people have me mentioned, I think camera bags are a great solution for what I’m after (which is it seems like most Peak Design bags are.) I actually have a leather camera bag made by Ona that could meet my needs well, but it’s quite stiff and I’d rather not get caught in the rain with it if I can avoid it.

https://onabags.com/

 

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noelekal

·Aug 25, 2023·Home For Wayward Watches

Being entirely unimaginative, I find myself murse-less.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Aug 25, 2023

noelekal

Being entirely unimaginative, I find myself murse-less.

For the pragmatist or unimaginative

 

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TexOmega

·Aug 25, 2023

Small bag daily, add leather backpack in goat(light but tough) if a plane or train is involved.

bought the bp in a thrift 30 years ago when out in the Pacific NW when strap popped on a carryon. No more carryons

carry by top handle, over one shoulder or two if contents necessitate.

matches my associated Tiger Pilot jacket in deep brown goat….that I still have, too. Both aged and broken in and comfortable.

 

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Mad Dog

·Aug 25, 2023

Not sure if this counts as a murse…but I use my old mil issued flight helmet bag to haul stuff around…wallet, car keys, foldable hairbrush [for really bad hair days], Moonwatch Only book, motorcycle helmet, skateboard helmet [pictured below]…

 

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Watch my Whisky

·Aug 26, 2023

noelekal

Being entirely unimaginative, I find myself murse-less.

The real flex is not carrying anything.

 

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Mad Dog

·Aug 26, 2023

Watch my Whisky

The real flex is not carrying anything.

Dude…it’s really difficult [for me] to not carry a foldable hairbrush due to almost every day being a bad hair day.

 

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Mad Dog

·Aug 26, 2023

Mad Dog

…foldable hairbrush...

Make that foldable hairbrushes…always have a redundant system at the ready…