It's a mystery to me why men haven't always carried purses.
Real men can fit everything they need in life into 3 pockets.
Bosh.
Contents of my purse: pens (3), small notepad, passport (sometimes), wallet, small bottle of hand sanitizer, packet of tissues, mirror, iPod classic, Advil, Immodium, keys, 40mg propranolol (anti-anxiety medication), voter registration card, compact umbrella, tampons (3), packet of fruit snacks, dental floss,
Leatherman micra, hair ties, chapstick, magnesium fire-starter, toothbrush, USB drive, coins of various currencies (hmm, should clean the purse out), pretty marble, sturdy plastic bag. On occasion, a small paperback.
Now you try and tell me that any of that is anything other than absolutely necessary!