Brangdon

I have to agree with you, a purse is small pouch for cash kept inside a handbag.

Many French men carry what could be called "handbags" but I wouldn't call them "manbags" either, over here men carrying "handbags" is the norm, it's a cultural thing.

I call my various packs, sacks or kit bags, just that : pack, sack or kit. I don't feel the need, to distinguish it by calling them "man-anything". Equally I'm not about to call them purse's either.

Sorry I don't know who this women is, or am I just lucky?