Shoulder bags ?

[Lord Flashheart]

Depends on whether you wish to look as if you are using government surplus or something a little more upmarket. Billingham bags are nice but pricey, something by Chapman up in Cumbria, perhaps do a google search for ‘game Bags’ - there are loads available from a multitude of makers and suppliers in a range of prices. Barbour produce some nice ones, Jack Pyke bags will be cheaper.

We don’t always have to think along military lines to obtain good, durable items do we?

Good point. One of my friends has a very nice leather cartridge bag which was actually a ladies handbag from Spain many years ago. But this is tempting me right now

Loake Shoreditch Man Bag | English Men's Shoes & Boots | Loake Shoemakers

Loake, classic English shoemakers since 1880. Popular men's shoes include Brogues, Chelsea Boots, Trainers, Loafers, Boat Shoes and Boots for sale online.

www.loake.com

 

[Micawber]

Good point. One of my friends has a very nice leather cartridge bag which was actually a ladies handbag from Spain many years ago. But this is tempting me right now

Loake Shoreditch Man Bag | English Men's Shoes & Boots | Loake Shoemakers

Loake, classic English shoemakers since 1880. Popular men's shoes include Brogues, Chelsea Boots, Trainers, Loafers, Boat Shoes and Boots for sale online.

www.loake.com

Looks ok to me

 

[B-Man2]

This is a problem I've been thinking about for all the junk I carry about. At the moment I've got a Mk VII gas mark bag which is great but needs a bit of respect. I also have an RAF 1937 blue haversack from SOF like this
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Phil
Seems like the prices have gone up a bit since you purchased yours

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Nothing seems to get any cheaper Burt. Funny that.

 

[B-Man2]

That’s for sure …

 

[Mr. Mike]

Which is the closest design to yours ?
thanks

Difficult to judge as the natural successor would be the Jade I guess [https://www.auntsanduncles.com/en/jade-vintage-brown-40549-32-1292] although I do not like that design much I have to say.
If I had to choose now I would opt in for either a Goatee [https://www.auntsanduncles.com/en/goatee-bourbon-62255-69-10902] or a Boss [https://www.auntsanduncles.com/en/boss-humus-50920-2-1968] model.
Quality and product-placement are outstanding and the prices requested are fully justified for what you get.

 

[John Lever]

Found one....

Vintage 1960s 60s brown leather Byron US Mail postal bag cross body workwear work chore large

A brown leather US Mail bag by Byron, dated 1964. Noted flaws - uneven colour throughout, various scuffs, scrapes and scratches to the leather throughout, some surface wear at the flap fold with a piece of leather behind it to reinforce, rough but secure hand stitching along the rear base seam, ver

www.butterworthsvintage.com

 

[Micawber]

Found one....

Vintage 1960s 60s brown leather Byron US Mail postal bag cross body workwear work chore large

A brown leather US Mail bag by Byron, dated 1964. Noted flaws - uneven colour throughout, various scuffs, scrapes and scratches to the leather throughout, some surface wear at the flap fold with a piece of leather behind it to reinforce, rough but secure hand stitching along the rear base seam, ver

www.butterworthsvintage.com

360 smackers for a used post bag.

 

[B-Man2]

360 smackers for a used post bag.

If you’ve never seen one of these, they are big , much to big to be used as an everyday shoulder bag.

 

[Micawber]

If you’ve never seen one of these, they are big , much to big to be used as an everyday shoulder bag.

Aye, you could almost camp in one...

 

[B-Man2]

Found one....

Vintage 1960s 60s brown leather Byron US Mail postal bag cross body workwear work chore large

A brown leather US Mail bag by Byron, dated 1964. Noted flaws - uneven colour throughout, various scuffs, scrapes and scratches to the leather throughout, some surface wear at the flap fold with a piece of leather behind it to reinforce, rough but secure hand stitching along the rear base seam, ver

www.butterworthsvintage.com

Here ya go John
Better condition and cheaper but check out the size . The bag photo is impose on the women’s photo but it will give you a pretty good idea of its size .

 

[John Lever]

Thanks Burt.
I need something to carry my phone and wallet when I am wearing my Flyweight

 

[B-Man2]

Thanks Burt.
I need something to carry my phone and wallet when I am wearing my Flyweight

Well … you’ll definitely have room for those items as well as the “ bathroom sink “

 

[John Lever]

I found a small canvass one for 20 quid that should do me until something better turns up

 

[Skyhawk]

Hold on... Let me grab my purse!

Just kidding, I have a record bag by BBC (Maybe still in business IDK) that would be considered a shoulder bag. It's Cordura material and holds about 25 Records or a laptop, depending on the mission at hand.

 

[Smithy]

Good point. One of my friends has a very nice leather cartridge bag which was actually a ladies handbag from Spain many years ago. But this is tempting me right now

Loake Shoreditch Man Bag | English Men's Shoes & Boots | Loake Shoemakers

Loake, classic English shoemakers since 1880. Popular men's shoes include Brogues, Chelsea Boots, Trainers, Loafers, Boat Shoes and Boots for sale online.

www.loake.com

Never had a bag from them but I recommend their shoes and boots.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Me too Smithy. That's how I came across this.

 

[Smithy]

Me too Smithy. That's how I came across this.

Terrific shoes, love them. Funny old thing, I'd been mulling a new pair of brown suede brogues from them once winter buggers off.

 

[bbrfo]

when i have too much on me for pockets, but not enough for a big backpack, i rock a tote.

 

[B-Man2]

As someone mentioned earlier …. Cargo pants are great for those extra things that are too large to fit in regular pockets. 5:11 tactical Trail Pants, I find to be very practical. They are made out of a light stretchy material and are nicely tapered. The cargo pockets are tucked in and the entire look of them works for me .
Never really liked carrying a shoulder bag and these solve the problem .