Snork... if you go ahead and use one then he'll change his tune 'cause it *will* be the trend! He may be a closet Weight Weenie and think carrying *anything* extra is Dorky. The rest of the world tolerates weight weenies and their silly disdain. He also might not have realized that you already have worn 'em - they do make some people uncomfortable (not me). I carry a whole backpack, sometimes with my laptop or a travel iron...