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What can I carry my keys and phone in now it's too hot for a coat??

121 replies

CurdinHenry · 22/05/2026 19:02

I don't really want one of those teeny tiny phone bags but I also don't want a tote

Tbh I resent needing bags at all

What do men carry their stuff in when it's too hot for a coat actually?

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Strangesally20 · 22/05/2026 19:03

Pockets?

cottagecheese1 · 22/05/2026 19:04

My husband gives his stuff to me to put in my bag!

CurdinHenry · 22/05/2026 19:05

cottagecheese1 · 22/05/2026 19:04

My husband gives his stuff to me to put in my bag!

I knew this would be the answer yet I didn't want to seem too cynical 🤣

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BeardySchnauzer · 22/05/2026 19:05

All the men I know use their pockets

except my dad - he puts his stuff in my mums handbag. I’m amazed they’ve managed to stay married for over 50 years!

AnnieBond · 22/05/2026 19:05

pockets
back pack
bum bag

have you started on the bank holiday alcohol already?

CurdinHenry · 22/05/2026 19:06

AnnieBond · 22/05/2026 19:05

pockets
back pack
bum bag

have you started on the bank holiday alcohol already?

A bum bag?

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BeardySchnauzer · 22/05/2026 19:06

But for me - I have a smallish cross body bag and I’ve been tempted by the Uniqlo viral one

DandelionClockSeeds · 22/05/2026 19:18

Me at work? Pockets.

Me at the weekend, when I usually don't go out with bare minimium, a small backpack.

aintnospringchicken · 22/05/2026 19:19

The Uniqlo cross body bag is fairly compact ,but can hold a surprising amount.
If it’s hot weather I always carry a small bottle of water with me.No problem fitting water,money,keys ,phone,lip balm ,tissues etc into the Uniqlo bag.

Moveyourbleedingarse · 22/05/2026 19:21

A nice COS version of the uniqlo bag.

OR pockets.

Flannelfeet · 22/05/2026 19:21

A lidl carrier bag?

fantam · 22/05/2026 19:22

A butler.

Arlanymor · 22/05/2026 19:22

Pocket sling bag: https://rokalondon.com/products/chelsea-indigo-recycled-nylon

Arlanymor · 22/05/2026 19:25

CurdinHenry · 22/05/2026 19:06

A bum bag?

I think they're more commonly called hip bags now - I wear this to the rugby because it's so much more convenient to not have something on my shoulder. Not that I have had many reasons to stand up and wave my arms in the air recently very sadly...

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InfoSecInTheCity · 22/05/2026 19:27

Pockets or I have a wrist strap on my phone and attached my car keycard and house key to that then put it round my wrist.

cottagecheese1 · 22/05/2026 19:28

CurdinHenry · 22/05/2026 19:05

I knew this would be the answer yet I didn't want to seem too cynical 🤣

🤣

TheLilacFinch · 22/05/2026 19:34

I’ve just bought a teeny tiny Longchamp, and a strap from Amazon for this summer. I also have a Longchamp backpack I use a lot in the summer, it’s not too big but good for taking a water bottle and cardi.

The Uniqlo ones or the dupes are good too, they hold a surprising amount.

AnnieBond · 22/05/2026 19:35

Arlanymor · 22/05/2026 19:25

I think they're more commonly called hip bags now - I wear this to the rugby because it's so much more convenient to not have something on my shoulder. Not that I have had many reasons to stand up and wave my arms in the air recently very sadly...

https://rokalondon.com/products/jubilee-black-recycled-nylon

Plenty still called bum bags, when you google.

AnnieBond · 22/05/2026 19:36

CurdinHenry · 22/05/2026 19:06

A bum bag?

Was that a serious question??

Google if it was then you'll be aware of where to buy one also.

Happytap · 22/05/2026 19:37

My husband's pockets 😂

Girlking · 22/05/2026 19:39

Uniglo cross body bag. Keys,purse,glasses/sunglasses, tissues, lip balm, powder compact with mirror, lipstick, touche eclat, sample size of moisturiser with SPF, comb,mints,small perfume atomiser, small pack of wet ones, plasters.travel toothpaste/tooth brush/mouth wash, pen and charger.

Arlanymor · 22/05/2026 19:46

AnnieBond · 22/05/2026 19:35

Plenty still called bum bags, when you google.

I'm sure there are. I think hip bag/pack is a more modern term that is growing.

onlyoneoftheregimentinstep · 22/05/2026 19:49

I’ve just got this - fits phone, lip salve, tissues and keys. Perfect.

What can I carry my keys and phone in now it's too hot for a coat??
CuriousKangaroo · 22/05/2026 19:56

That Uniqlo cross body bag that everyone has is made for this situation. Don’t love putting keys in my pockets as they can tear the lining.