With summer quickly approaching, I find myself perplexed with a dilemma. My usual summer attire consisting mostly of t-shirts and shorts, how am I to carry my items?
Items I carry most of the time when I am out and about include: billfold, change-wallet, calculator, pen, notepad, Zippo lighter, a cigar, cigar cutter, a tin of Altoids, keychain, comb, & a handkerchief for cleaning my glasses. I also may include pain pills, as I am prone to migraines. I may take a book or handheld video game if I will be riding the bus so I have something to pass the time.
All of the things I carry, I use/need quite regularly. Sure, I can lighten my load, but I usually end up in need of something I may have chose not to carry, such as my calculator, notepad & pen. I can do without the smoking accessories, as I only smoke one cigar about once a week. The Altoids are for killing any cigar-breath.
Back to the main point though, where am I supposed to put all of these things? In the cool seasons, it’s easier to deal with. I can stuff things in my jacket. I really don’t like storing things in my pants pockets. Cargo khakis are okay.
I usually end up ( in the summer ) wearing one of those hip-pouch things, but I think they look pretty ridiculous. However, some of the real-leather ones look pretty decent. The only man who can get away with carrying a bag, and look normal, is Indiana Jones. So, what is the Straight Dope on this? What is a guy supposed to carry his things in? backpack? gym-bag? briefcase? hip-pouch?
** I am interested in how other guys here deal with this situation, and what type of “luggage” you recommend.**