Man Bag Or No- Help!

[papipeguy]

Guys, I need your advice. Whenever I go out I carry a 5 cigar travel humidor, my pipe case (holds 2 pipes, lighter, tamper, etc) and usually a couple of tins. Its a bit awkward walking around carrying this stuff.

What do you use to transport your gear? If the Army&Navy Stores still carried military gear I'd head there but those days are long gone.

Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

 

[unclearthur]

For a day out I have a pouch with a pipe compartment . I don't usually haul along more than that.

 

[fred]

As I have the time and opportunity to provide choice of Pipes and

blends, a leather duffel carries more than I need these past few years.

The Pipes, tobaccos, cleaning supplies, books and snacks I pack along

with me give me hours of pleasure, so much so that I might not say more

than a few words all day.

 

[pstlpkr]

For a day outing..

Leather roll up with no more tobacco than I plan to smoke. (back pocket)

Lighter, tamper/dottle digger. (front pocket)

Pipe either in my shirt pocket or clenched.

 

[ernest]

Sounds like you could use a leather vest with customized pockets just for your smoking needs.

 

[papipeguy]

Thanks all. I do use a vest in the nicer weather for the tools but the leather duffel sounds like a nice solution.

 

[wallbright]

I just use an over the shoulder briefcase but a regular leather one would work.

 

[dudleydipstick]

For something no frills and that won't get you funny looks, how 'bout a backpack? By the time I was in high school, they were standard gear and some are really nice.
Jansport

 

[papipeguy]

Looks like a shopping afternoon is in order. Good info all.

 

[spacecowboy57]

Darkwing Duck fanny pack.

 

[igloo]

Ankle Pack http://myhorse.com/ankle-pack.html way cooler than a fag bag , I mean fanny pack .

 

[spacecowboy57]

i was joking, my mom got me one at disney world when i was five. I usually just carry my pipe in a small pouch in my pocket, i don't carry it everywhere.

 

[igloo]

Darkwing Duck Rules .lol

 

[onizuka]

Nothing wrong with carrying a backpack or a messenger bag. When I'm out riding my bike, I carry a backpack with a ton of stuff in it. For a short trip to the store on my bike, a messenger bag is a must or a single strap back pack - helps me carry what I need or am planning to take home.
I would check out one from Amazon, like this: http://www.amazon.com/CLASSIC-MESSENGER-Heavyweight-Canvas-School/dp/B001F4OKYM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1285750696&sr=1-1

 

[papipeguy]

That messenger bag looks just right and the price is very reasonable. Thanks.

 

[scratchglfr]

papipeguy. Funny you start this little thread. Last night at the legion someone refered to my pipe bag as a man bag.I wanted to karate chop him but since he was twice my size, I showed him what was in my man bag and he was quite impressed with my meer. Made a new friend.

 

[papipeguy]

Good for you. After all, we are here to educate the uninformed.I know exactly what you mean; which is why I asked for guidance. No foo-foo stuff like the "men" in Europe tote about. I'm going canvass. Hard to pick on that.

 

[colonelmcmuf]

I've been picking up backpacks of all sizes to help carry things when it's too hot for a nice jacket, but during the colder months I usually have a hoodie to carry most of my things to big for pants pockets.
As far as pipe gear I have a simple leather zip-up pouch that holds about an ounce and one pipe plus tools. I keep my tobacco is a plastic bag to counter act the zip-up not having an air tight seal.

 

[cortezattic]

Latex surgeon's glove. Bob can explain.

 

[papipeguy]

Will a Chuchwarden fit?