"Man Bag" alternatives?

[Last Hussar]

Gentlemen,

As fellows of taste, who laugh at the modern 'man' and his effete ways, I require advice.

Sometime I need to carry things during a evening out. Nothing much, for instance if I go straight from work I have a key chain and pouch.  Any suggestions what I can use - I don't really want a whole sports bag.

Thanks.

[Raider4]

Look for a messenger bag. Choose size to suit. I've had mine for years - bought at BHS of all places. 

[O Dinas Powys]

How swanky are we talking?

I'm a great fan of the cargo trouser: the thigh pockets alone make all the difference for convenient storage of multiple wallets, phones and assorted sundries 

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

I have a 10 litre rucksac

[DHautpol]

Look for a messenger bag. Choose size to suit. I've had mine for years - bought at BHS of all places.

I have something similar myself, although I think that mine is actually a lap-top computer bag.
It's light brown canvas-like material with a goodly number of pockets.

[flamingpig0]

Etsy have Warsaw Pact map cases and similar available

[Raider4]

Etsy have Warsaw Pact map cases and similar available

Cool. Not seen those before.

An alternative search option would be "gas mask case", and you end up with what Indiana Jones has in Raiders and Last Crusade.

[Orcs]

As Gollum would say " You need Pocketses, keeps all your stuff in pocketses"

[fsn]

I got a webbing haversack from the Tank Museum.

Good size and money goes to a good cause.

[Raider4]

So . . . what did you go for - if anything - in the end?

[Last Hussar]

Nothing yet. Had a heart attack instead. Not sure it was a correct choice.

[Orcs]

Nothing yet. Had a heart attack instead. Not sure it was a correct choice.

Perhaps you should get a large rucksack and carry a de-fib machine around with you - just in case

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

I use an old 58 pattern large pack with new strap as a sholder bag

[FierceKitty]

Diminutive violin case.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Diminutive violin case.

With a thompson Gun maybe ?

[FierceKitty]

Probably enough just to hint that there might be.

[Last Hussar]

Perhaps you should get a large rucksack and carry a de-fib machine around with you - just in case

Given I'm not allowed to carry anything at the moment,  think I'll give this a miss.

[Last Hussar]

Hi all, just so you know (not that you care!) I've found what I'm looking for.

It's about the size of a rugby ball (obviously without the pointy ends) main compartment,  with small interior zipped compartment,  and another pouch zipped on outside. Has a handle,  and shoulder strap.

£12 from Primark.

[Raider4]

I care. Sounds great. Glad you found something.

[Orcs]

Hi all, just so you know (not that you care!)

You said it !