Waist or seat post pack for smartphone/wallet?

[Catrin]

What has it gots in its pocketses?

LOL, perfect timing

Next to nothing, outside of a few wet wipes in a zip lock baggie, a tube of chamois butter of some kind if it is a long ride. Earlier this season I was afraid to carry my phone there - I was falling over a lot and what-if-I-fell-on-my-phone I have yet to get into the habit of putting much in my pockets - in my jersey that is.

The bento box has phone in a zip lock baggie, a cliff bar and shot blocks. If it is a long ride my trunk bag has more nutrition and of course everything needed to change a tube. Also my camera. Camelbak always has extra nutrition that just stays there (I forgot to take some with me for one longish ride), car keys, copies of drivers license and insurance, and, oh yes, ice water

[redrhodie]

What has it gots in its pocketses?

Today I had a big samitch for lunchin in mine.

[marni]

on any ride, whether a 40 mile training jaunt or a 120 mile or longer enurance day I carry the following in my jersey pocket- left: 2 packets of gu, 1 packet of chamois butter, center pocket: jimi wallet with 20 dollars cash, a credit card with a low limit, a copy of drivers license and a key to my car at home so I can get in through the garage, right pocket: cell phone in a zipock bag, with both ICE ( in case of emergency) numbers on auto dial and a sweat rag for when I stop.. Two bottles on the bike, two tubes, inflation system, two cartridges and a patch kit in under seat kit, road id on right wrist and another around head tube on my bike. Inside my helmet,small adhesive patch with my two emergency phone numbers,my age and birthdate and penicillan allergy.

This is all I have ever carried and probably ever will carry- I was also joyfully discovered that a small collapsible back pack can be jammed into my under seat tool kit so no worries about having to carry extra clothing that I shed.

[channlluv]

+1 on the Bento box, it is the perfect size even for my small bike. I have a larger TT bag that I purchased for brevets - but the thing kind of overwhelms my little bike.

I agree. I have a seat post bag for my tools. The Bento box carries my keys, cell phone, tissues, and usually a Clif Bar if it's a rider longer than 20 miles.

I have two bottle cages, too, for longer rides. I used to have one of those bigger bags that ride on the front of the handle bars and that you can unhitch and carry as a purse -- mine was black and pretty roomy -- but it doesn't work on my road bike. I used to carry my first aid kit in it, along with a bunch of little things I never used, like extra sunscreen, tissues, chapstick, and such.

If I'm wearing a jersey with pockets, I'll put my keys in a pocket, but I still like my cell phone in easier reach, in case I need to take a picture of something.

I never thought about carrying a copy of my driver's license and health insurance card, but that's a great idea.

Roxy

[ChillyWilly]

There is a holder specifically made for Iphone that frames/holds an Iphone and attaches directly to your stem. It can be found at REI. I just saw it there today! Good luck.

[marni]

one other thought about where to carry a cell phone. If you should fall or have an accident, are you going to be able to get at your bike unless you are entangled in it? are you going to be functional enough to figure out how to unzip or open the seat bag, or wherever you have it?

Of course if you fall hard or roll it will probably fall out of your pocket as well- but perhaps in a pocket is marginally more accessible in general?

just thinking out loud.

[OakLeaf]

It's a common rule among motorcyclists NOT to carry a phone (or anything hard) on your person, because if you crash, it will hurt you, and then it will break, after which it may have sharp edges that will hurt you some more.

I carry mine in my pocket anyway. I want it accessible if something happens that doesn't involve a crash... and I'm willing to take my chances on the rest of it.

[jelee1311]

For longer rides I like my bento box.I also like using it during the summer because I like to wear tanktops & my smartphone is heavy.