The last time I was in a military surplus store I was drawn to a small handbag. Kinda like the one pictured here.It was smaller than the Get Home backpack I keep in the work truck and had many places to put my Everyday Carry items. The price was $24.00 and I liked it.
I picked it up on the pretense to buy and continued to walk around with the little satchel while I shopped.
The more I walked with it and thought of all the things I would put in it, the more uncomfortable I became. I planned to put my wallet, my knife, sunglasses, some band aids, a little bit of paracord, fingernail clippers and so on. Then it came to me, I was buying myself a purse.
I have seen men with purses before and actually laughed out loud, while pointing. I probably shouldn't have pointed but it was funny. They call them men who like frilly things like that a Metrosexual. They still like women, I think, but they like to be pampered and have pretty toe nails, and purses.
All that came to mind and I set the handbag down.
"Are you not going to get your purse?" The wife asked, loudly, in the surplus store, while men were listening.
"What, noooooooo, what are you talking about?" I said back in the deepest voice I could muster. All the while giving her the "shut up" look. (Yea, you know the look)
It wasn't like I was going to sling it on my shoulder and prance around Macy's with it. All I wanted it for was to carry all the everyday crap that fill my pants pockets. And I am secure enough in my manhood to have a man purse. I guess it would be like having a moped. Sure they are fun to ride, but you never want your friends seeing you riding one.
Later,
MDR
That was a close one. The closest I come to that is my camera bag but it is a GI issue canteen cover when they had those that went over your shoulder. The strap rotted finally so I have an old leather belt on it now. When I have holes in my pockets I put my knife and coins in it and it kind of feels funny when I do that so I know what you are saying. After all they took the Vietnam fanny pack and well turned it into pink things that girls wear but not on their fannies, go figure that one.
ReplyDeleteYou ain't kidding SBF, too close to call.
DeleteI remember when those fanny packs were in style. Yea, I never had one.
Thank you for the morning giggle!
ReplyDeleteGlad I could be of some help mizdeb
DeleteI have the exact problem, but in a different way and totally unrelated...heh
ReplyDeleteI keep griping to Joe "If only women's pants had large pockets!!" I HATE carrying a purse, but I want to be able to carry my different I.Ds, my pistol, ink pen, etc. (No lipstick, cuz I'm not 'that kinda' gal)
But women's pants either have NO pockets, or they're so shallow everything falls out.
Now, what would YOU do if you had no pockets!?
LJ, I guess I would have a nicer looking bottom.
DeleteBless the man who invented Rockies.
I have the exact problem, but in a different way and totally unrelated...heh
ReplyDeleteI keep griping to Joe "If only women's pants had large pockets!!" I HATE carrying a purse, but I want to be able to carry my different I.Ds, my pistol, ink pen, etc. (No lipstick, cuz I'm not 'that kinda' gal)
But women's pants either have NO pockets, or they're so shallow everything falls out.
Now, what would YOU do if you had no pockets!?
MDR,
ReplyDeleteOh come on now, that isn't a man purse, it's a bag.
It would have looked very becoming hanging off your shoulder my friend. Besides, your wife could give you her wallet, and she won't have to carry her purse.
Actually I think the friends would be okay. The ones you have to worry about are your kids.
Sandy I think I would worry about what I thought of myself more than any other.
DeleteThat's a good idea, I will just have her carry all my stuff in her purse.
MDR - don't listen to anyone else - especially that Sweet Sandy above - she is the most awesome person on the planet and would never think ill of anyone.
ReplyDeleteme - on the other hand - i would point and laugh at you carrying that man purse like nobody's tomorrow! oh heck - now i want you to get a man purse and take a pic so that i can laugh at you - and show you to all of my friends! don't do it buddy - carry a big-ass, half-full backpack. otherwise me and my friends - we gonna be pointin and a laughin - bahahahahahahah!
your friend,
kymber
Gee, remind me not to confide in you.
DeleteKymber, I know you would and I would do the same back.
DeleteI already carry a big ass backpack in the truck but I was looking for something a little smaller for those things you need on a daily basis.
Was it PINK?
ReplyDeleteNo April, it was desert tan.
DeleteI cannot imagine how carrying that could be so horrible. Seeing a guy with one of those, even walking around with one of those would not bother me for a guy I was with. People who would laugh at you are NOT your friends. I am with lotta joy, women's pockets are too shallow.
ReplyDeleteNow, if you were looking for something to match your shoes or change you bag with the season, I might just tell you to get over it, that one bag would work for you...lol.
Thanks PP,
DeleteYea, you don't ever have to worry about me matching anything. Ask the wife, I could care less.
We had bags like that in basic. Smaller and not so good looking or useful. Ditty bags.
ReplyDeleteYours would have been a good emergency bag for, well, emergencies.
But I would not put the wallet and knife in there. They stay in my pants.
Now perhaps duplicates, in case, heaven forbid, you have to get out without your pants on...
Thanks for the comment LindaG,
DeleteWe have all the Bug out bags, Get home bags and Bug in bags you can think of. I really don't need another emergency bag to keep up with. I was just looking for something to carry my everyday carry items instead of them dragging my britches down all the time. I guess I could just buy suspenders.
Camera belt bag is the best solution I came up with. A leather 'bout the size of compact folding binoculars zippered case. I carry a 1 cell LED flashlight, folded Capri Sun big pouch (folding water container), a Leatherman Wingman multi-tool and a SAK Classic pen knife, with some room to spare for daily adds. The few that have asked about it - I give them the 'Its a camera bag - duh!' look. Technically, I'm telling the truth. :^)
ReplyDeleteGood idea Anony, I might try that.
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