iPads spark manbag boom as men carry ever-growing number of electronic gadgets

Four in five men now carry a ‘manbag’ – and on average it weighs more than a lady’s handbag.

The trend has been put down to the need to carry an ever-growing number of electronic gadgets – from smartphones to iPads, Kindles and laptops – as well as keys and wallets.

On average, the contents of a manbag are worth £1,108 and weigh 1.5 kilograms. A woman’s handbag weighs in at 1.2 kilograms.

On trend: Andy Fagan, pictured with his leather 'man bag'. Four in five men now carry one

Sales of manbags have soared by 2,700 per cent since the start of the year, according to department store Debenhams.



Footballers David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and rapper Jay-Z have all been seen carrying manbags.

Meanwhile, the typical size of a woman’s bag has dropped by 61 per cent over the past three years, thanks to gadgets being smaller.

Debenhams spokeswoman Lizzie Singleton, said: ‘As gadgets become more accessible, a man’s daily load is increasing, forcing him to cart more around.



'Gone are the days of just a bunch of keys and a wallet in your pocket.'

Celebrity carry: The trend has been put down to the need to carry an ever-growing number of electronic gadgets that even David Beckham follows (pictured with wife Victoria Beckham)



