# Guys - how do you carry your pocket-things? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 9, 2005, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302 "2005-11-09T23:11:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Revenant\_Threshold](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f1d935/32.png) [@Revenant\_Threshold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revenant_Threshold)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/21 "2005-11-10T02:08:15Z")
Right pocket, phone. Right knee height pocket, keys, multitool, USB memory doodah. Left pocket, pen. Left knee height pocket, one £5 note, spare headphones, pipecleaners, spare wires. Everything else (wallet, radio, mp3 player, notebook, random crap that I find) goes in my jacket pockets. I just tend to wear clothes that have a lot of pockets in, so I don’t need a bag. ---
**Author:** ![Kiros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/439d5e/32.png) [@Kiros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiros)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/22 "2005-11-10T02:12:45Z")
Left Back: Wallet Left Front: Cell Phone, and any loose change Right Front: Keys, iPod if I have it with me … and that’s it for me. ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/23 "2005-11-10T02:13:05Z")
> [@Hunter Hawk](#): > > Are you looking for one that’s all leather, or one more like [this](http://whatpriceglory.com/mkviibag.html)? Hmmm…i always thought Indy’s was all leather, but I gues not. At any rate, I prefer a leather one, yes. Leather that looks all worn out, and stuff. And preferably with several pockets of varying size to keep things organized, not just one giant pocket. I don’t want to fish around for things like an old women and a pocketbook! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Who\_me\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/958977/32.png) [@Who\_me\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Who_me_1)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/24 "2005-11-10T02:14:32Z")
> [@Asimovian](#): > > \Frankly, I’ve never understood why other guys want to sit on their wallet. Not only did it strike me as being very uncomfortable when I first tried it as a kid, but it would seem to leave a person much more vunerable to being pick-pocketed. I don’t get it.\ I don’t have a thick wallet and at 47, I haven’t been pickpocketed yet. I feel it’s more uncomfortable in a front pocket, but everyone is different and the world would be boring if we weren’t. ---
**Author:** ![Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f19dbf/32.png) [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/25 "2005-11-10T02:18:18Z")
When working (aka Slacks): Left front - Keys, possibly sunglasses in case (but it’s bulky) Right front - schedule book, two pens Right back - wallet Left back - generally unused Belt - cellphone clipped on the right side Shirt breast pocket - Badge Casual (Jeans or cargo pants\*): Left front - Keys Right front - one pen, maybe a folded piece of blank paper for notes Right back - wallet Left back - generally unused, but occasionally checkbook\* Belt - cellphone clipped on the right side\* \*When wearing cargo pants, the checkbook, cellphone, and should I have them with me, sunglasses, will all go in cargo pockets instead. ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/26 "2005-11-10T02:51:14Z")
Left front pocket: Cash w/ money clip Fisher Space Pen ARC AAA flashlight Ken Onion Mini Task semi-auto folding knife Nail clippers 6 Supermarket bonus cards (keychain size) Right front pocket: Pocket watch Zippo Keys (12) w/ car remote on 2 foot chain w/ #1 boat snap attached to belt (I’ve never lost my keys!) Change Left hip pocket: Wallet Folding hair brush w/ mirror Right hip pocket: Bandanna (snot rag) Left hip (belt): 2 Billiard cue tip shapers Bottle opener Brass pill bottle (extra flints for Zippo) above all on a #1 boat snap hooked to belt Hand made, bone handle utility knife (made it myself !) Cell-phone Right hip (belt): Original Leatherman Sunglasses (sometimes) Wonder why I wear suspenders? Everything else (and there’s a lot else ) in my big ol’ shoulder bag! ---
**Author:** ![Hostile\_Dialect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e495f1/32.png) [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/27 "2005-11-10T02:52:49Z")
I carry a cellphone, wallet, lip balm, lighter and sometimes matches in my left pocket; keys, receipts, tissues, and two USB flash drives in my right pocket. This is with jeans. Totally comfortable-- YMMV. ---
**Author:** ![Askance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/askance/32/8281_2.png) [@Askance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askance)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/28 "2005-11-10T03:17:18Z")
Guys guys guys! Sitting on things in your back pockets is bad for your back! :eek: To address the OP: LF: wallet, hanky RF: keys, work ID card Belt: mobile, sunglasses case Leather thong around neck\*: reading glases, pen - - definitely _not_ a necklace. Nuhuh. No sir. ---
**Author:** ![wolf\_in\_second\_hand\_clothing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/9d8465/32.png) [@wolf\_in\_second\_hand\_clothing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolf_in_second_hand_clothing)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/29 "2005-11-10T03:26:49Z")
front left pocket: key ring with four keys, a lego astronaut, and a mini sharpie marker. front right pocket: chapstick, change (if any) back right: wallet if it’s close to midterms or finals I might have a pack of cigarettes and a lighter in my back left. front right pocket of jacket or sweatshirt: phone, if it’s too hot for a jacket, I put the phone in my front right, but there isn’t really enough space. ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/30 "2005-11-10T05:02:27Z")
Right front pocket - my wallet and my Swiss Army knife. Left front pocket: Credit card case (too much stuff for wallet) key ring with house key, office key, second car key, key from house sold 9 years ago, key from work ten years ago, and Og knows what else. Car keys. Clean tissues. Back pockets - nothing, unless I’m walking the dog - then poop bag goes in one and treats in the other. Shirt pocket: cellphone, pens, work badge when I’m not wearing it. My wife says I have way too much stuff in my pocketses. ---
**Author:** ![Schuyler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/54ee81/32.png) [@Schuyler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schuyler)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/31 "2005-11-10T05:08:36Z")
Sounds like there really isn’t another option for me than to keep things in my pockets. Even though I keep the inventory load to a minimum (really wallet, 2 keys, and chapstick), I think that the next step is to see about some inexpensive cargo pants - that would give me the option of carrying a cell phone, too. I guess around here I could try Costco, Target, or Wal-Mart. Thanks again for all your input. ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/32 "2005-11-10T05:12:01Z")
I have a leather shaving kit that I carry personal items in. I had to come up with something I could carry medications in. It’s not too ugly to carry around, and it doesn’t make people stare like a purse would and deserves. A phone, PDA, camera, and other personal items fit in it. It’s a leather shaving kit, so you won’t look wierd hauling it around. Don’t buy the fanny pack for God’s sake. ---
**Author:** ![Schuyler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/54ee81/32.png) [@Schuyler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schuyler)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/33 "2005-11-10T06:11:35Z")
> [@Harmonious Discord](#): > > I have a leather shaving kit that I carry personal items in. I had to come up with something I could carry medications in. It’s not too ugly to carry around, and it doesn’t make people stare like a purse would and deserves. A phone, PDA, camera, and other personal items fit in it. It’s a leather shaving kit, so you won’t look wierd hauling it around. Don’t buy the fanny pack for God’s sake. Actually, I have a small zippered pouch from an electric toothbrush that I keep odds-and-ends in - can opener, bike tool, pills, sunscreen, band-aids, etc. It usually resides in my backpack, but when I’m running I sometimes switch it over to holding my normal pocket items, and then carry it with me. It really is the right size, but in my normal day-to-day routine I don’t tend to like my hands full. Boy, on reflection - I don’t want anything in my pockets, and nothing in my hands either. I guess that’s a recipe for just leaving everything behind. I’m not sure there’s a smiley/emoticon for this one, but it’s kind of :rolleyes: :smack: :dubious: [Thoreau] Simplify, simplify, simplify. [/Thoreau] ---
**Author:** ![Buckler\_of\_Swashing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Buckler\_of\_Swashing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buckler_of_Swashing)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/34 "2005-11-10T07:26:13Z")
Right pants pocket: Wallet Left pants pocket: Keys Right hand belt clip: iPod Secondary (smaller) right hand belt clip: cash drawer keys (only while at work) Left hand belt clip: Mobile phone (sometimes, I don’t carry it everywhere) Left shirt pocket: Leatherman, pencil. Right ear: pencil From a girl who hates purses and bags…and carrying stuff. I think I’m lucky though, as I have no urge to use make-up, whereas I’m sure those who like to feel the need to take it with them a lot. ---
**Author:** ![gouda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c77e96/32.png) [@gouda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gouda)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/35 "2005-11-10T08:03:52Z")
I’m a jeans wearer… Front left - car/bike keys Front right - stick of Labello, house keys Rear left - cellphone Rear right - wallet. ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/36 "2005-11-10T13:15:26Z")
Go to Sears, buy a tool belt, and wear it, be a man. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/37 "2005-11-10T14:02:20Z")
Right front pocket: Keys, change, pocket comb. Left front pocket: Pens (if no shirt pocket) Left rear pocket: Wallet (Warning: do not sit on the wallet – it causes back pain. Push it to your side) Shirt pocket (if available): Pens Clipped to belt: cellphone, PDA, pedometer ---
**Author:** ![Scumpup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/38 "2005-11-10T14:41:26Z")
Right front: Keltec P-32 Left front: Chris Reeve Sebenza (a folding knife) Right hip: Wallet Left hip: Badge Case I normally don’t carry anything else. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/39 "2005-11-10T15:49:06Z")
Left Front Pocket: Cell Phone Right Front Pocket: Wallet, Loose Change I carry nothing in my back pockets anymore. It’s just so much more comfortable that way. My keys get clipped to a belt loop. Anything else I need is either at my apartment, in my desk at work, or in my car. ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2005, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-pocket-things/330302/40 "2005-11-10T15:52:23Z")
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