bltkmt asked:
“I must admit that I am intrigued by the cafe bags, and feel they would be very handy. But they look a bit purse-like to me, and I am wondering if many males are indeed carrying them and if so what their thoughts are. Images of how you are carrying might help too.”

timarelay replied:
“There are several men on the forums who have one, and I just gave my boyfriend my Large Cafe bag. I’ll see if he’ll let me take a headless picture of him wearing it.
I think they look fine on men. A Swift on a guy might be questionable, but the Cafe bag is definitely unisex.”

yeti added:
“I got a Small Cafe Bag for my 34-year-old boyfriend last year, and he has been using it almost every day since. He affectionately calls it his “man-bag”. He’s wearing it cross-body, like a messenger bag, and he thinks the anti-slip shoulder pad makes it look more utilitarian and not at all like a ladies’ purse. The bag molds unobtrusively to his body, so he’s more comfortable now than when he would stuff his pockets full. And he’s very happy with the understated, manly colors (steel/olive — a great customer service person helped me with that choice!).”

And PM4HIRE noted:
“I love Shania Twain, Kim Basinger, and my Cafe Bag.”

“Wow, I‘m at a loss for words. I’m a location photographer. Been traveling and
buying bags for 30 years. The Checkpoint Flyer is the bag I would have
made if
I made bags. Superb job! I’ve finally purchased a bag with MORE pockets then
I needed.”
- Steve Niedorf,
Niedorf Photography