From office desk to business deals or from local commuting to getaway trips. All men are busy packing their bags and cases. This detailed article presents an array of bags small or big, for personal or professional purpose. Enrich yourself with the knowledge and key facts to buy yourself a nice looking urbane design bag.
Case or Small Bags
Card Holder
The smallest of all cases is a card holder. A construction that has few slots for holding plastic cards. Some designs of wallet and card holders are nearly same in which card holder will be smaller in size with multiple slots for cards. Card holders keep your cards and ID’s in one place.
They prove their utility when you don’t want to show all contents of your wallet in public, shopping or fuel stations. One might also drop money or essential content while pulling a wallet but a card holder has snug slots to rule out this occurrence. Simply take out a mini card holder and show your ID’s or make payments.
Wallet/ Billfold
This is the smallest case for holding money and bank cards, a person’s ID’s. Wallet is one of the essential accessories of a man that he can’t step out without. Wallet comes under personal belongings of men.
Wallets come in many formats or pocket arrangements. Mainly wallet is made of leather because leather is durable | can absorb sweat | withstands pressure | looks elegant | keeps shape.
Men usually carry wallet in the pocket of their trousers. Some men keep wallet in the rear pockets but it is recommended for them to keep wallet in front deep pockets to prevent from being stolen or lost.
A man can carry wallet in trousers, dress pants; denim are safe for wallets as they have deep and snug pockets.
Zip Pouch or Bum Bag
Another type of small bag (bigger than a wallet) is a bum bag aka zip pouch. A bum bag features handy construction of multiple big and small pockets and a buckle belt to fasten it around waist.
The fanny pack can be used for holding money, mobiles, keys, soap stripes, coins, even a wallet itself. Bum bags are made of leather, canvas and synthetic material.
A traveller or tourist would often use a bum bag for ease of use. Bum bag is safer than a wallet for it is securely fastened and but it is a wearable item.
Business Category
Attaché Case
It’s a small two compartment hard case joined by hinges, with a metal handle and two metal snap closures. Upper division usually contains inbuilt folder for papers, an ID pocket, provision to hold pen. Second compartment can be used to carry either clothing or other essentials.
It is also a business class case which has least utility as casual purpose but one can optimize space according to their need.
Briefcase
It is a compact size rectangle bag primarily used to carry documents and other vital every day carry items for office. Although other materials are also made into briefcases but semi rigid leather design with a robust handle either metal or other material is common among men. An extended flap halfway down in the front closes the briefcase with a snap closure. Briefcase does have straps as they are meant to be carried in hands.
It does not have many compartments, however it features two or three subsections either open or zip up style. It may also have pocket attached to front side for keeping pen, ID’s, calculator and stationery.
Typically briefcase belongs to business class, corporate employees, bankers, marketing professionals or advocates.
Its sleek and compact design makes it handy and versatile. A dressed up gentleman holding a briefcase looks impressive and sophisticated. Pick a black or dark brown leather briefcase for a complete businessman profile.
Satchel Bag
It is a very old type among bags. Generally satchel bags can be used to carry books, office articles. Students and college goers also use satchel bags. Basic design of a satchel bag features one or two divisions inside with a flap extending over other side as a cover | multiple pockets in the front side and two buckle closures it provides a long strong broad strap to carry on the shoulder.
Satchel bags are commonly made of leather but other sturdier materials are also used to make them. Modern day satchel bags are an article of utility so you can use them according to your profession. Job commuters, Journalists, lawyers, doctors can make the most of a satchel bag.
Traveller’s Bags
Backpack or Rucksack
A backpack is an exclusive product for a traveller or a tourist. Its vertical construction allows back pack to be easily carried over shoulders. A ruck sack is lightweight heavy-duty bag with a dynamic configuration of many stacked compartment which can be extended and compressed back with a zipper when needed. This feature makes back pack a high-in-demand product for hikers and mountaineers and that is why it is otherwise called a hiker’s bag.
Rucksacks have many small and big pouches and pockets for holding water bottles, medicines, and eatables etc. there are many versions available of this bag.
Duffel Bag or Holdall
A cylindrical bag used to carry clothing, electronics, shoes, and other items. Duffel bag or holdall is a very common and useful carryall bag. Its unique geometric shape draws attention while easy access to contents makes it a must-have piece for men.
Duffel bag uses zip-up closure and features side pockets. It has two wide straps for holding it. Modern holdalls also have attached wheels and retractable handles. Modern duffel bags also provide number locks to add extra safety.
Leather Duffel bags are fancy and elegant. Leather adds aesthetics to the bag and imparts robustness to it. To carry a leather holdall is a next level feeling. While on a business trip or cruising for pleasure men should carry leather hold all to stand out from the crowd.
Luggage
Suitcase
A suitcase is the most common luggage which is decently large in size and can accommodate clothing, shoes, and other traveller’s belongings.
As the suitcases became more popular new materials – polyester or aluminum casing is used due to cost and durability. Polyester suitcase is soft construction while aluminum is a hard cover. To add convenience to carry the suitcases a wheeled trolley is also attached beneath. Trolley suitcases reduce effort and complexity.
Metal suitcases achieve more elegant business class profile reinforcing safety simultaneously.
Trunk
If you want all your stuff safe in one place there is one shape that can take take it all, a trunk. Trunks are ageing with mankind. Sturdy metal trunks or state-of-the-art lightweight trunks they all have a special purpose. You can also place them on your closet or wardrobe. They are useful when you want to store winter clothing in place or wish to store our memories for long period.
Other Bags
Bedroll or Sleeping Bag
A planned night out is enjoyable but an emergency night spent outdoors can be risky, especially in winters, jungle or camping. This is where a lightweight handy zip-up sleeping bag becomes quintessential.
Made of synthetic stuff with insulating layer to protect you a sleeping bag is a shape to squeeze through. A zipper can be fastened to cover body up to the neck. A bedroll also protects you from insects while you are spending night outdoors.
Kitbag
Otherwise known as knapsack and especially used by soldiers a kitbag is easy to carry bag. It can vary in size and shape so make sure the purpose of buying it. Sports especially cricket and tennis players also use a kitbag to carry sports equipment while moving.
Laptop Bag
Laptop bag is a type of knapsack or backpack but a smaller more compact. It provides a cushioned division for carrying laptop. Many students also use a laptop bag to carry books with a laptop.
It gives you extra pockets to hold water bottles and small items.
Messenger Bag
A messenger bag is a simple version of carry bag. This is more a utility bag with a strap to wear over shoulders and much space for contents.
Unlike satchel bag it gas more width and volume than height to accommodate goods and other items. It can be carried over shoulders while riding a bike or bicycle.
Messenger bags are meant for professions such as mailing services, photographers to carry camera and accessories. E-commerce companies use bigger version of messenger bags to distribute goods at doorstep.
Ragbag
This a purposeful bag for holding old clothes. When you no longer want a piece of clothing place it inside a ragbag and dispose it later on to the have-nots.
A ragbag can also be used while you are re-updating wardrobe.
Tote Bag
Tote bag is a small and sleek design with no sections or divisions with zip-up closure but may have a pocket on the outside. Tote can be carried with two straps sewn on each side. It is made of plain but sturdy fabric, synthetic material. Leather tote bags are also catching on as they appear polished.
It is just an ordinary bag used for local everyday shopping. One can also use tote for picnic or such occasions.
Drawstring Bag
Another version of tote is a drawstring bag which has a drawstring at the opening to fasten it. Items remain secure while you move. It provides straps to carry it over shoulders.
Shoe Bag
Last but not least is a shoes bag. Store your shoes without any problem in shoe bags. A shoe bag is a flimsy breathable cover developed to safely store shoes. Clean and polish your leather shoes before storing them.
