Got this because thought it was less "purse like" than other Built bag, but not so sure now. Any opinions about guys carrying this thing around?
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Color wise I think you are good. I on the other hand got a black and white flora print, maybe not for a guy. You should be fine.
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In my personal opinion it seems more like a woman's item to carry around. Even if it was black or brown I'd still say the same thing.
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No, it's too heavy and too bulky. Spend a little more and get a higher quality bag.
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I personally think so... but I don't carry it for long amounts of time. My husband has a diaper dude bag, and that definitely has better padding. Absolutely love this bag though!
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I got it for my husband and he loves it. He's a substitute teacher and much prefers the shoulder strap so as to leave his hands free to carry other items. I'm a small woman and just tried it. I have handbags that are bigger, though maybe not quite as wide (from front to back is about 6"). It's well insulated. Hubby took a frozen entrée (such as Stouffer's) to work one day but didn't have time to eat it. When he got home, it hadn't thawed completely and I re-froze it. It has lots of room and can get a lot of items in it, plus pockets for smaller items such as snacks. I think it might be awkward or a bit difficult to carry if it's loaded up with heavy items, but for a typical lunch, it works perfectly. I got it for my husband and he loves it. He's a substitute teacher and much prefers the shoulder strap so as to leave his hands free to carry other items. I'm a small woman and just tried it. I have handbags that are bigger, though maybe not quite as wide (from front to back is about 6"). It's well insulated. Hubby took a frozen entrée (such as Stouffer's) to work one day but didn't have time to eat it. When he got home, it hadn't thawed completely and I re-froze it. It has lots of room and can get a lot of items in it, plus pockets for smaller items such as snacks. I think it might be... » Read More I got it for my husband and he loves it. He's a substitute teacher and much prefers the shoulder strap so as to leave his hands free to carry other items. I'm a small woman and just tried it. I have handbags that are bigger, though maybe not quite as wide (from front to back is about 6"). It's well insulated. Hubby took a frozen entrée (such as Stouffer's) to work one day but didn't have time to eat it. When he got home, it hadn't thawed completely and I re-froze it. It has lots of room and can get a lot of items in it, plus pockets for smaller items such as snacks. I think it might be awkward or a bit difficult to carry if it's loaded up with heavy items, but for a typical lunch, it works perfectly. « Show Less
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Hi Heather! Sorry my English is not so good-what exactly are you looking from this bag? I try to answer, I returned my -becouse this wasn't big enoughf , and I didn't like the shape, wright to me
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it's definitely bigger than i thought it would be....it's thick and a bit on the heavy side. I think, however bulky it is -it will wear in very nicely, as the quality is top notch. But, again, it is not a tiny bag, so i dont know the purpose on ur bag, etc...if you are caryying letters etc, yeah, might be perfect--it fit tons of stuff. I assume there might be some more smaller sizes? But yeah, it's durable enough, and not a lot hangs off.
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I am not a woman, however, the nice thing about this pack is that you are able to adjust the location of the chest straps thanks to their nifty clip system. I didn't have a chance to see this bag in person, but I did a lot of research and watching a video review helped influence my decision. Here's a really solid review that might be useful. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yX_Fj1agAGM Hope this helps!
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I actually use it for both. It is a fantastic bag for men. If you get it, you will not be sorry.
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Unfortunately no. That is only one of the short comings I feel this bag has. Although I thought this bag would be more in tune with what I was looking for, it fell well short. You may want to look at a "Domke". If I had an opportunity to see it prior to purchase, I would not have.
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I also carry Springfield XD, a smaller 45. I like the way it carries, much less noticeable, just a 'regular looking' pack. a couple smaller compartments that easily carry wallet keys ect. I personally would go for this pack over the smaller, not that packed tight look.
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It actually sits on my waistline. You could adjust it higher to accommodate the belt. My thought is buy one and give it a try. Even on a budget I was able to afford the bag. I recommend that you look the bag over when you get it. I got one with loose threads on it, but Amazon took care of it quick, fast, and in a hurry. Kudos to them. The bag I have now is my EDC bag. Hope it works for ya.
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It sounds to me as though you're looking for the same thing I was when I bought this bag. I do property inspections so I carry camera, tape measure, small notebook, small light, etc and honestly I had high hopes for this bag and it failed miserably for my purposes. I'm sure it's a great school bag but it doesn't have the reinforcements necessary to hold it's shape or provide easy access. Don't get this bag for what you're doing. I bought a UTG Multi-functional Tactical bag and it's perfect. I also like the Bestek SLR DSLR Canvas bag for what you're doing both of these bags I got from Amazon. I carry either depending on my location. Good luck and I hope this helped.
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Hi Jim, I own the bag and I can attest to it's comfort. The bag has padding around the majority of the strap and it sits nicely one shoulder and through the chest area. I have uploaded pictures of me wearing the product to help you get a better idea of what it looks like. They are located in the customer uploaded photos section of the review but I have also put the photos up on my Flickr account (TarahS16). I am happy with the bag, I wore it all day at an outdoor art festival and I didn't get sore or have any tender spots when I got home that night. This bag is also the perfect size for a woman because its not too big. It won't overpower a small frame. Hi Jim, I own the bag and I can attest to it's comfort. The bag has padding around the majority of the strap and it sits nicely one shoulder and through the chest area. I have uploaded pictures of me wearing the product to help you get a better idea of what it looks like. They are located in the customer uploaded photos section of the review but I have also put the photos up on my Flickr account (TarahS16). I am happy with the bag, I wore it all day at an outdoor art festival and I didn't get sore or have any tender spots when I got home that night. This bag is also the perfect size... » Read More Hi Jim, I own the bag and I can attest to it's comfort. The bag has padding around the majority of the strap and it sits nicely one shoulder and through the chest area. I have uploaded pictures of me wearing the product to help you get a better idea of what it looks like. They are located in the customer uploaded photos section of the review but I have also put the photos up on my Flickr account (TarahS16). I am happy with the bag, I wore it all day at an outdoor art festival and I didn't get sore or have any tender spots when I got home that night. This bag is also the perfect size for a woman because its not too big. It won't overpower a small frame. « Show Less
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I have the navy blue one. It's more like a small lunch box. As a female, I would say it's a little too boxy and the details on the sides to hold a water bottle keep it from looking like a purse!
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Hi, I love this bag purely for its looks, and not for its practicality. It has two straps and one carrying handle. The bag is only suitable for a small guitar, and I ended up buying a parlour guitar solely so that I could use the bag as my regular guitar was to big by far. It doesn't provide much protection, and is more a dust cover that a gig bag. Having said that, it was what I was looking for in that it is entirely different from the usual, and I love it for what it is. However, there is no doubt that it has limited use, I wouldn't trust it for going in the overhead locker when flying etc.. It's a shame that it wasn't an altogether bigger and sturdier bag and if I found one that was, I would buy that instead, as I never really feel safe taking my guitar out. Hope this helps.
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Yeah, I got a random email saying someone replied to this. Did a slight double take. =) It certainly would have helped me before I bought it. I'm actually alternating between this bag and a 15" Swissgear Maxxum backpack I modified to fit my HP dv7 depending on how much I'm carrying. When I've got several heavy textbooks, a backpack is so much more comfortable than a messenger.
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As a guy, I feel (and think) I look fine carrying this bag. It seems more sporty than anything. I am more than happy that I bought this bag and carry it around everywhere I go, just in case something picture worthy pops out. That being said, I still call it my murse. :)