Looking for something to read? Here is the best of what I have seen in the last month. Here is my men’s bag blog roundup.
Timbuk2 Swig Backpack
I have been toting around the Timbuk2 Swig Laptop Backpack
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Roots – First Look
I was up in Vancouver BC over the weekend and got to check out the Roots store there. They seem to specialize in sweatpants and sweaters but they also make leather bags and accessories.
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Blue Claw Co. Canvas Duffel
A while back I got this great canvas duffel from Bespoke Post. It’s made by Blue Claw and at $45 its a pretty good deal.
Tanner Goods – First Look
I heard about Tanner Goods over on Reddit. From what I have seen online they make beautiful products but I want to check them out in person. Their closest store (to me) is in Portland but I don’t have time right now for a special trip. Lucky me there is a stockist in town!
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Waterproof Duffel Bags
I need a waterproof duffel bag!
Do you really? What most people mean when they say this is that they need a very water-resistant duffel bag but sometimes you do indeed need a waterproof duffel bag
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Logos Ruin Bags! – Mens Bags Without Logos
“Swedish Brand FjallRaven” by mkwilliams is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Ill come right out and say it. I don’t approve of giant logos on bags. I think they are tacky and I don’t need everyone to know how much I spent on a bag or who made it. This causes some difficulties as there are companies that make otherwise lovely bags, save for the giant logo. I am not interested in being a walking billboard for anyone. So what is a guy to do? Where can you get mens bags without logos
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4 Alternatives to Girly Diaper Bags
What is a diaper bag but a bag marketed to parents (and usually mothers)? New fathers have a lot of things to contend with. Girly diaper bags shouldn’t have to be one of them. Get yourself something you would be proud to be seen toting around the playground.
While you are contemplating that, consider a backpack instead of the cross body satchel. Backpack diaper bags are better for your back and come in a huge range of styles. Also, when your kid outgrows the need for diapers you have a perfectly serviceable backpack. That diaper bag with the cartoon characters on it is destined for goodwill or a landfill.
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Filson Twill and Leather Medium Field Bag
The Filson medium field bag is a staple of men’s bags. “Might as well have the best” is Filson’s tag line and I couldn’t agree more for something you carry with you everyday.
I have been carrying this bag for about a year now and I absolutely love it.
Top 5 types of bags no man should be without
Every man has a few bags kicking around but do you really need 5 types of bags? Absolutely! Like shoes you need to select the style / functionality for the occasion. Good luck hiking in your penny loafers. Can you do it? Yes. Do you look like a rube? Also yes.
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