How much does your man carry with him?
We know there has been a rise in the man bag, but what is surprising, how much men are carrying around with them.
New research has shown that over half of men in the UK are now proudly wearing a manbag and over two thirds of these say they rely on their trusty bag to carry around everything they need each day, which equates to £880.27 worth of ‘essentials’.
The average man packs his bag full of high value tech items including a smartphone, laptop or tablet, digital camera and headphones, meaning he carries almost a grand’s worth of gear with him on a regular basis.
In among all the gadgets, the average manbag will also contain essentials like a Filofax or diary and umbrella as well as items to freshen up with like aftershave and chewing gum. Interestingly, one in ten guys regularly packs a spare pair of pants, and a further nine per cent takes a toothbrush with them on their travels.
When it comes to a man’s motivation to carry a bag, practical reasons lead the way. Almost two thirds of men say they carry their phone or wallet in their bag rather than their pocket for security reasons. For one in nine guys, a manbag is much more about making a fashion statement, with celebrities like Kanye West and David Beckham proudly leading the way. The research also reveals one in 14 men felt badgered into getting a bag because their partner complained about being asked to carry extra belongings in their handbag.
Top 10 items men regularly carry in their manbag:
- Wallet
- Smartphone
- Headphones
- Glasses
- Mac, laptop or tablet
- Aftershave
- Digital camera
- Chewing gum
- Umbrella
- Filofax
Anita Naik, consumer editor of Vouchercodes.co.uk, commented: “The research shows men are starting to embrace the manbag and recognise the practical benefits of carrying everything in one place, especially with expensive tech to carry around every day. For those men who aren’t sure the practical benefits of carrying a bag outweigh the potential fashion risks, there are some great websites that allow you to browse through a huge variety of styles, from satchels to holdalls, meaning there’s something for everyone. These sites offer regular discounts so you can often bag a great deal in the process.”
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