Audrey Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 We like to hike/camp but I am not sure if it is too rustic for everyday use. Do you think I could modify it somehow to make it more girly? DH has a bigger version and the thing is a tank which is why I am considering one. http://www.amazon.co...keywords=Noatak (I'd get black I think) Hiking? Perhaps if it was a short trip and I had no other choices, but even then I'd prefer an good solid real backpack. For an everyday type of bag? H to the E to the double L, no. It's fugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 No, I wouldn't carry it as a daily purse. It resembles some sort of military rucksack to me. (I have no military experience so I am talking out of my butt, but that was my reaction to it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 We like to hike/camp but I am not sure if it is too rustic for everyday use. Do you think I could modify it somehow to make it more girly? DH has a bigger version and the thing is a tank which is why I am considering one. http://www.amazon.co...keywords=Noatak (I'd get black I think) That looks a lot like my purse: http://www.amazon.com/Baggallini-MES160CK-Khaki-Messenger-Bagg-Khaki/dp/B000PDEUM6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1372038300&sr=8-3&keywords=baggallini+backpack Except there's really no where for a pistol in mine (Guess I better not do any hiking near bear country or any prisons. :tongue_smilie: ). Or a large water bottle. I think a slim one would fit in the mesh pocket though. I've never tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommylawyer Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 This IS my bag!!! I love it so much, I have two - one in black and the other in the herbal green color (can't remember the official name for the color). My husband bought me the first when I was looking for a conceal carry bag that would double as a diaper bag but not be too huge. I've always used backpacks as diaper bags and never carry a purse (since I have to have a diaper bag). This bag is the perfect size for me (I have a small frame and I'm 5'3"). I "Girly" up my bags by adding floral pin-on buttons and the like; recently, one of my kids added a Green Eggs and Ham button. I'm also the type to never change my bags out, so I carry it to work, to the store, to church, etc. My husband likes it because if I need him to hold my bag he's not embarrassed - not that he ever minded when I would carry floral bags. So, my vote is YES! Buy one, or two. Add pretty pins to it and take it with you everywhere! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I feel too old to pull that off as a purse. If I was younger, I might consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 This IS my bag!!! I love it so much, I have two - one in black and the other in the herbal green color (can't remember the official name for the color). My husband bought me the first when I was looking for a conceal carry bag that would double as a diaper bag but not be too huge. I've always used backpacks as diaper bags and never carry a purse (since I have to have a diaper bag). This bag is the perfect size for me (I have a small frame and I'm 5'3"). I "Girly" up my bags by adding floral pin-on buttons and the like; recently, one of my kids added a Green Eggs and Ham button. I'm also the type to never change my bags out, so I carry it to work, to the store, to church, etc. My husband likes it because if I need him to hold my bag he's not embarrassed - not that he ever minded when I would carry floral bags. So, my vote is YES! Buy one, or two. Add pretty pins to it and take it with you everywhere! :) Can you take a pic of it all girly-ed up? :) Also, do you ever wish it was bigger(like the Sitka)? And I assume you find it comfortable to wear for longer days to the park or zoo too. I think I will get one of them but also a more purse like bag I found at REI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 If my husband ever used the words "isn't flattering" and "purse" in the same sentence, I'd sign him up for the next Pride Parade and wish him well on his new path in life. :lol: Wow. How insecure must a guy be (or his wife be) in his masculinity that using a word like "flattering" or calling a purse a purse is enough to emasculate him?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Nope............ for a day hike, yes but as a purse, no. Just not my style............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Wow. How insecure must a guy be (or his wife be) in his masculinity that using a word like "flattering" or calling a purse a purse is enough to emasculate him?! Or perhaps I just know my husband, and I know that he knows zip about purses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Researcher Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 For a day hike, yes. As an everyday purse, I don't think so. It seems large, cumbersome, and unflattering. That's just me, though. If you would find it comfortable, able to carry all of your typical purse items, and it goes with your wardrobe........why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Uh, no. Not as a purse. Please. It looks as if it would be great for hiking and whatnot, but as a purse...no. Just no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 For an everyday type of bag? H to the E to the double L, no. It's fugly. :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Because........? I can't imagine my husband having an opinion about my purse. I know, right? Mr. Ellie notices what I wear, but he doesn't express an opinion about things like purses. I don't know if he even has an opinion about my purses, seeing as how they don't affect his life in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 I have managed to convince hubby that I would not be using it as an everyday bag/purse replacement. He figured since it was so well built, I'd not need any other bags or purses :lol: But rather I can use it for park visits/nature hikes, etc. :) The REI Natalie is cute, so are the Keen Brooklyn's and the Bagallini messenger bag someone linked earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elizabeth86 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 I don’t see anything wrong with it other than why carry so much stuff? I never have a lot of stuff (unless hiking) If it fits your needs, go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 I know this thread is 8 years old...but it's kind of fun. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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