Men’s bags redux
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Daniel started a topic on these in 2025.
My Travelon shoulder bag has become pathetic. Can’t go out in public with it. Main zipper failed. Fabric looks shoddy and puckered, and the whole thing has lost its shape.
I spent some time online looking around. I like the anti-theft type with locking zipper pulls, but unless I travel internationally, not sure I really need that.
Nordstrom has some nice options which I will explore further. Looked at Bergdorf Goodman, but they sell in the four figures. Ha!
I don’t like the crossbody design, but even those can be adapted to be over-the-shoulder.
And P.S., it feels odd to write about this since I am anything but a fashion plate!
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I have two, if I needed a third bag of any type I'd have three. Leather quality and fittings are top class
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Has it been that long?
Do you want to see my new one?
It fits folders like a glove.
I got it about a week ago.
I got rid off my backpack.
I got rid of the Toscanella travel bag I got in 2025.
And they stopped making it (and many others).
I kept this one-
Leather Sling Bag Belly Bag - Independent People – timeresistance.com https://share.google/4u9GIA8GSOikFUruD
It's a sling bag but after you use it for a few years the leather relaxes and bends.
Then you see it's actually an ancient sling bag design that would have been used to plant seeds.
I bought their recommended product and cleaned it.
I'm done. I'm keeping these two.
Good luck, Joe.
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This is my bicycle bag. It attaches to loops on the back of the saddle. Made in Connecticut with a quality canvas fabric imported from England. I wish I could find this look in a shoulder bag. -
Joe, nice bag and suited to purpose.
This brings me to ask what type of second bag are you looking for- I mean what type of bag do you need and what do you want to use it for?
@Daniel oh, I like the dimensions of the old Travelon bag, about 10” by 10” with interior (and a couple exterior) pockets for phone, sunglasses, reading glasses, various cards. Space for charging cable, pillbox, pens/pencils, folded shop bags, whatever. I guess RFID protection, not sure how important that is. Sturdy hardware, an understated clean look.
It’s for everyday use. It should go with me everywhere. I carry keys and cash elsewhere.
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@realplayer You'll find it!
It took me a long time to know my sling bag was "the one".
It took me some trial and error. The "study abroad" leather bag was too small.
Backpack was good when I didn't have a car but wasn't comfortable with security when using both shoulder straps.
My messenget bag is large enough for general use.
It's also is a stealth briefcase.
I've been handling massive amounts of paperwork, forms, documents, etc. for a couple years, and I'm still doing that.
Good luck!
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