Reply #12: Did you know that purses can weigh a couple pounds empty?

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I have one that weighs 3 lbs with not a thing in it. It's not big either but it has numerous pockets, dividers and sections to it. I have another similar bag but without the dividers and pockets and it's 2 lbs.

A lot of the purse related back pain has to do with carrying weight strictly on one shoulder. Men can have similar muscle and nerve pain in their lower back area from carrying and sitting on a wallet. It's called hip pocket syndrome.

I very seldom carry a purse anymore, then only hand held if I do. If I'm just going to the store, I carry a very small wallet type purse. My husband has switched to a non traditional wallet he keeps in his front pocket.