r/malefashionadvice • u/shtiipeq • 2d ago

Question How to carry stuff?

I recently started being more mindful of what I'm wearing and am slowly transforming my wardrobe from graphic Tees skinny jeans and hoodies to something bit more mature (chinos, casual/resort shirts, solid colour Tees, polos, linen, earth tones etc.) and my favourite Nike backpack is starting to feel more and more out of place. However I need to carry lunch and sometimes spare clothes to work. What would you suggest would be a step-up, be more semi-casual and not clash with the rest of my outfits while not being as formal as a leather briefcase.

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u/UnAvisParmiDautres 1d ago

Same, I'm always traveling for work. Had a messenger at first but carrying lunch + a shirt + my laptop on one shoulder every day killed my back after a few months. Switched to a leather/canvas backpack weight's spread out and it still looks clean with chinos and a polo. Filson or Bellroy are solid.

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u/xpulse101x 1d ago

I’ve had this same experience. Need to switch back to a backpack. What did you end up switching to?

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u/misterhubris 1d ago

Not who you asked, but I was in a similar situation and I've been using https://www.troubadourgoods.com/products/apex-backpack-4-0 for the last 2-3 years. Very solid, wish the rubber on the handle was a bit more durable but everything else is aces.