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

[CurdinHenry]

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?

I have a wrist chain thing on my phone which also has my keys on it. Like a giant key ring

I don't mind as he always gets me to put all my stuff in his rucksack on hikes so I don't have to carry one.

In your bra.

It’s the phone that limits the size of your bag.
Otherwise a runner’s wristlet has room for a key and some cash or a card.

I have a wide variety of keys and keep a pegboard near the front door. As I leave home I slip the ones I need that day onto my carabiner clip. It helps focus on what I have to do and stops me carrying unnecessary weight.

A carabiner clip on a belt loop? If you like the Victorian housekeeper/jailor look?

Asda sell a t-shirt with a breast pocket. I am wearing mine to do Parkrun this morning. Tesco leggings have/had a phone pocket. I know a woman who keeps her phone in her bra.

My dad did that too.

Although now more men than women seem to carry handbags, I hope their female partners give them things to put in them.

When not in the office I live in M&S cargo pants or walking trousers, which have enough pockets for phone and keys at least. Like a PP, I hate carrying stuff around in my hands.

Do you really carry all that with you on a day out?

Or wear cargo pants? I love the pockets on my M and S cargoes. The ones on the legs have buttons.

Bumbag

Whatever happened to mens trousers with a small loop and button on the right back pocket to stop that? I distinctly remember my dad having trousers like that.

Nike have some good looking cross body bags and waist packs. They are made with activities in mind so tend to be light and well designed. I am a big fan of their bags as a gym bag I bought from them got random compliments from people when I was travelling around ( metallic silver 80s style).

Just bought a cross body bag from them and it’s perfectly weighted to wear low and is a game changer as I was carrying too much stuff in my pockets and a bigger bag would be annoying.

That's a feature of traditional trousers but jeans don't have it.

I hate having things in ‘bottoms’ pockets as it makes me feel weighed down

so if no jacket I use a bag. Will try the Uniqlo one as it has so many positive comments here!

Yes I carry a backpack when out and about. I only put water bottles snacks and waterproofs in the backpack. My purse and phone goes in my small cross body bag.

I remember my ex’s work trousers having them on.

I'm a handbag hater, but I like the roka willesden crossbody bag for casual things, and the pompom Mayfair cross body for slightly smarter things. Both hold an astonishing amount if required.

Yet another vote for the Uniqlo cross body bag.

Lol, I use my DP's pockets instead of a bag- me and your DH are lucky to have accommodating partners😁

In the interests of research I have just purchased the Uniqlo bag and I already love it. Lightweight, roomy and you can get it to sit wherever you’re happiest. Can already tell it will be fab for dog walking. And only £14. Might get it in another colour at this rate!!

A crossbody phone lanyard that has a separate wee purse to put your keys in (pictured) - I use one on cruises when I can’t be bothered with a handbag and need somewhere to keep my cruise card. Or if you need a wee bit more storage, a small crossbody like MiaTui Bali Sling or the more trad small square-shape crossbody Lottie.

https://miatui.com/pages/crossbody-bag-suit-you

I do like my cross body bag and mostly use that.

Otherwise, I will use a bum bag (you do know what that is) and I find they are pretty secure too.

Pockets. I know women's clothes are not renowned for having great pockets but I actually refuse to buy anything that doesn't. I am very fussy about that if I am shopping for new jeans, shorts, trousers, jackets and sometimes also cardigans. If it doesn't have good pockets rather than silly little ones then I don't buy.

I learned all of this when I had small children and dogs too. Having decent pockets was a must then and I have never looked back.

The Queen agreed with you https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/896714/queen-elizabeth-professional-model-moment-hands-in-pockets/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hellouk&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawR-kgpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFzVEU0eEJ5eXhFMEJGUFBVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq696bX4ksdB3v5ytS2lOAQf8RYtfo5bW032YhxFfb8fGsUjMPVT6IrFllQ9_aem_lvPLMjsy6HDElwFNa8Ibag#Echobox=1776699922

I have a mia Tui back pack and can carry everything I need In that inc a drink bottle

also have a long champ rucksack bag but prefer Mia Tui as is got proper compartments for stuff

I’m a big fan of Mia Tui bags as well cheap and practical.
I have quite a few of them

https://www.popsyclothing.co.uk/collections/phone-pocket-bags
Can get my phone, keys, purse and a hairbrush in these.