The man purse is a funny little thing. Or big thing, depending on your perspective and the individual man’s need to go large, or not. There’s no denying that men come with inbuilt man bags, something many refer to as jean’s pockets. However that doesn't remove the fact that many guys do in fact require the use of a purse of some description.

Now supposing that your man needs one, or you’ve decided on his behalf that it’s time he started hauling one around, then at least it’s good to know that there are quite a few good decent man bags on the market. Generally they’re designed around a man’s lack of appreciation (and utter disdain) for the average tote bag, so to that effect they’re usually to be found in black, lacking embellishments and perfectly suited to hanging around on a man’s shoulder.

In other words (to a woman at least) they’re functional, well made … and boring. But we at Pursenickety allowed our minds to go blank, completely ignored our natural leanings towards pretty things, color and fashion and managed to root out a few of the best man purses currently on offer.

Whilst there’s no guarantee that any one of the featured man purses will excite the buddies belonging the man you’re buying for, let’s at least keep the jeering down to a minimum. No matter how much you love floral prints and gorgeous purse key-chains, your man won’t. Let’s keep things masculine (brown or black), let’s stay focused and who knows … your attempt to bring him fully up-to-date with what he needs (whether he likes it or not) may well find you your next delicious new purse!

Map Case Shoulder Bag

This is a good looking man purse, as these things go. Like other bags in this style, the bag as lots of pockets and niches, the kind of thing that appeals to guys and probably makes them feel as though they're carrying a mini-tool bag around with them.  The strap is good and long and will allow them to either wear it over shoulder or as a crossbody bag.

It's available in two other colors, though black is the better looking, and it's manufactured out of tough canvas. It's size, shape and style will make it useful for work, field trips, college and, dare I say it, play. Lots of space for man gadgets, I suppose a few small tools or some such (who knows what men like to haul around in their purses?!) and it's well made with good quality hardware and fastenings.

Rothco Canvas Map Case Shoulder Bag List Price: $24.95

David King And Co Large Distressed Laptop Messenger

If your man has a laptop, this is a great choice of man purse. If he's been especially good of late, he deserves it even more. It's a leather man bag, big enough to hold a laptop up to 16" in size, as well as a variety of peripherals and other guy stuff.

It's crafted to protect whatever is inside it and despite being able to carry a laptop, it's still spacious enough to contains files and folders, small handheld gadgets, pens, cards and more. The distressed leather gives it a definite vintage appearance, always a good thing for guys, and it's certainly stylish, classic and masculine.

David King & Co Large Distressed Leather Laptop Messenger List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: $179.99 You save: $20.00 (10%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Premium Military Field Bags (Black)

This man purse will appeal to the little soldier in your life. Or maybe the big one. The shape and style is reminiscent of the type of bag use in the military and the overall appearance will definitely appeal to most men. It's black, heavyweight canvas and full of room for the important man paraphernalia - gizmos, pens, a bag lunch, that kind of thing.

We like the price of this one, less than 20 bucks and as we're well aware that most men turn inside out at the thought of their women over-spending, this one should appeal to their common sense side. It covers all the right basics; masculine in appearance, large and roomy, versatile, and yet appeals to their need to spend as little as possible.

Premium Military Field Bags (Black) Sale Price: $23.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days