Bags and storage while hacking?

[Nudibranch]

I used to ride out with my mobile, etc, in a cantle bag. I then realised if I came off and the horse did a runner, I would be as good as useless! Winter isn't so bad as jackets have decent pockets, but what does everyone do with their bits and pieces in the summer? I have tried jod pockets (too small) and even stuffing my phone into my bra but that's not so comfortable with a smart phone! Ideas anyone? I was thinking of perhaps going a bit retro 80's with a bumbag of some kind? At bare minimum I would want my phone and keys on me.

 

[JennBags]

Yes, bum bag is a good idea.

I usually wear a really light gilet in the summer so I still have a pocket for the phone.

 

[WinniethePoo]

I had this problem until I got a Polite HiViz waistcoat - it's got two very handy zip pockets - Perfect size for my phone!

 

[shellonabeach]

I also wear a hiz viz waistcoat with zip up pockets for my keys and mobile

 

[joeanne]

I wear a mobile phone holder that you can strap to your arm or leg.
At least if horse buggers off I can call for a lift home!

 

[Dexydoodle]

i've got this thing I can wear on my arm - found it somewhere on a website for runners. better than the ones they sell as only mobile phone holders - I can get my phone, inhalers, car keys and lip balm in it and its still fairly small. also has an ingenious pocket in the front in which i've put my details in case I come off and get knocked out (fingers crossed not but I can't help being organised!!!!!!!!)

 

[WinniethePoo]

I had this problem until I got a Polite HiViz waistcoat - it's got two very handy zip pockets - Perfect size for my phone!

The only downside is I get wisecracks from motorists and pedestrians about police cuts as I'm usually on a 13.2 hh Appy! (and just in case anyone is worried about the weight issue I'm 5 ft tall and weigh 8 st 5lbs)

 

[MissMincePie&Brandy]

The only downside is I get wisecracks from motorists and pedestrians about police cuts

I've got a Luna Rider, high viz waistcoat, which has zip pockets. I prefer my Luna Rider one to the Polite ones, for that reason

 

[aintgotnohay]

yes people assume it says police and not polite! ive been asked to investigate a burglery whilst out on a hack as i was wearing one of these polite tabards!

 

[pottamus]

I use a high viz jacket all year round so no problems there!

 

[muddy boots]

Hi viz gillet has pockets. I would consider retro bum bag. I did have a pouch strapped to my arm, but I had a freak incident where I got it caught on a branch and got tangled. Ouch.

 

[cremedemonthe]

Have you tried one of the banana bags, they look good?

http://cssaddlery.co.uk/

then go into exclusive products and click on banana bag

 

[dorito]

what, you mean my lovely bumbag is considered 80's retro???!!
(latest in a long line of bumbags I've been riding in for last 20 years!)

dunno whether to flounce off offended or admit I'm living in a bigger timewarp than I thought.
pah!

 

[Miss L Toe]

I had this problem until I got a Polite HiViz waistcoat - it's got two very handy zip pockets - Perfect size for my phone!

;eeks; never noticed, I have a little bag that came with my sunglasses. LIDL £3,.30. tip top glasses too