# Can anyone help me find a neck pouch that will hold my e-reader and phone? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 17, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-find-a-neck-pouch-that-will-hold-my-e-reader-and-phone/1001719 "2024-05-17T20:32:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hari\_Seldon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hari_seldon/32/5173_2.png) [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-find-a-neck-pouch-that-will-hold-my-e-reader-and-phone/1001719/1 "2024-05-17T20:32:27Z")
I mostly wear T-shirts all summer (with daily highs this week in the 80s, it is summer as far as I am concerned) and am looking for a neck pouch that can hold my e-reader and phone. Phone is no problem, but the e-reader is a hair less than 6" wide. Amazon lists loads of neck pouches, but they resolutely refuse to say how wide they are. Even a 6" pouch is questionable since that’s the outside measurement. Any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-find-a-neck-pouch-that-will-hold-my-e-reader-and-phone/1001719/2 "2024-05-18T14:13:39Z")
I think a big problem is “Amazon lists…”, as many of us find Amazon search horrible, so you need to find more specialized sites where they would list the dimensions. I found one which is pretty expensive: $49 for 10"w x 7"h > **[FLAP NECK POUCH | Tough Traveler | Made in USA](https://toughtraveler.com/products/flap-neck-pouch?variant=32217919979638)** > > Specifications: Dimensions: Small: 8.5"w x 4.5"hLarge: 10"w x 7"h Features: • Flap-topped pouch comes in two sizes• Large Velcro patch secures flap in place• Long neck cord with adjustable cord-lock fits all sizes.  Up to 24" drop.• Machine... ---
**Author:** ![Hari\_Seldon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hari_seldon/32/5173_2.png) [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-find-a-neck-pouch-that-will-hold-my-e-reader-and-phone/1001719/3 "2024-05-18T15:30:49Z")
Yeah, that’s a bit pricey, but it’s nice to know it exists. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-find-a-neck-pouch-that-will-hold-my-e-reader-and-phone/1001719/4 "2024-05-18T15:49:18Z")
I bought a [passport holder](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F8VCHMY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1). A couple years ago when I flew to DC I carried my passport, and it fit perfectly in the interior pocket I’d been using for the phone. The small one’s interior pouch is just the right size for my gen 5 Kindle and I make sure I stuff them in there back-to-back so the glass is away from each other. My wallet goes in the front pocket. I tell people mock-defensively, “This is a passport holder. And GI Joe is an action figure!” ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-find-a-neck-pouch-that-will-hold-my-e-reader-and-phone/1001719/5 "2024-05-18T17:06:08Z")
Hari: it sounds like you have been searching for wrong term. Try crossover messenger bags: [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=crossbody&rh=n%3A15743231&ref=nb\_sb\_noss](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=crossbody&rh=n%3A15743231&ref=nb_sb_noss) ---
**Author:** ![Hari\_Seldon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hari_seldon/32/5173_2.png) [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2024, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-find-a-neck-pouch-that-will-hold-my-e-reader-and-phone/1001719/6 "2024-05-19T02:30:59Z")
Yes, I found a crossbody pack for under C$20 that seems perfect.