How to carry my phone in my "smart" riding gear :)

[horselessplans]

Hello! My mobile phone is pretty large.... and I want to take it with me when I do the Common rides over the next couple of weeks. My pre Covid phone fitted in my tweed jacket pocket but my new phone will not fit in there safely and my "smart" jods don't have a phone pocket. Any ideas how I can carry it quite discreetly and keep it secure? I do have a bum bag that I use for everyday riding but it doesn't look very smart Any help appreciated!

 

[Petalpoos]

I manage to get my Samsung S10 down the side of my riding boot.

 

[Nasicus]

Can you fit your bumbag + phone under your jacket if you wear it backwards?
Or like PP says, down your boot, although don't do this if you're likely to sweat a lot and your phone isn't rated for it, I managed to mess an old non-water-resistant phone up doing just that ?

 

[Sparkeyboy]

I have this problem too! I've got a Samsung Note which is pretty large and won't fit anywhere. I resorted to a bum bag that's thin material so it wasn't bulky, it looks like it's made from neoprene and I pop it under my top. Only thing is, it does get a bit warm

I've purchased a smart watch so I don't need to take my phone with me on rides. What about a hi vis waistcoat with a good pocket?

 

[Squeak]

Could you maybe get a phone case/ carrier of some sort that could go around your neck but is long enough to tuck in to the top of your jacket?

 

[MuddyMonster]

Runners belt may be more discreet than a bumbag.

 

[Squeak]

Alternatively could you just get a cheap as chips payg phone and put it in your pocket?

Alcatel 20.03 on Pay as you go - from Vodafone

Added bonus that if it gets broken or lost it really doesn't matter.

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Runners belt user here, flat and discreet.

 

[catkin]

Runners belt user here, flat and discreet.

Is a runners belt like a wide narrow bumbag? If so that's what I use, has 3 zip pockets so can take phone, key and horse treats, and easily goes under a jacket.

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

I had a thin black one with only one zip, stretchy material so could fit key and treats if required.

 

[Fjord]

I was going to suggest a runner's belt too. They are designed to not get in the way!

 

[horselessplans]

Can you fit your bumbag + phone under your jacket if you wear it backwards?
Or like PP says, down your boot, although don't do this if you're likely to sweat a lot and your phone isn't rated for it, I managed to mess an old non-water-resistant phone up doing just that ?

Tried that but it just look s abit bulky at the back. My bum is big enough already haha

 

[horselessplans]

I have this problem too! I've got a Samsung Note which is pretty large and won't fit anywhere. I resorted to a bum bag that's thin material so it wasn't bulky, it looks like it's made from neoprene and I pop it under my top. Only thing is, it does get a bit warm

I've purchased a smart watch so I don't need to take my phone with me on rides. What about a hi vis waistcoat with a good pocket?

Mine is a samsung too! They are huge aren't they!

 

[horselessplans]

Could you maybe get a phone case/ carrier of some sort that could go around your neck but is long enough to tuck in to the top of your jacket?

Ah I htink I know what you mean - never thought of that, will take a look

 

[horselessplans]

Runners belt may be more discreet than a bumbag.

Thank you - I iwll take a look

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

Are there not velcro wrap around phone holders that wrap around the upper arm?

 

[Ratface]

I have a fluorescent yellow waterproof bumbag which I use for Samsung phone, horse sweets and hoofpick. Useful bit of kit and has lasted for years, now.

 

[Widgeon]

Could you maybe get a phone case/ carrier of some sort that could go around your neck but is long enough to tuck in to the top of your jacket?

I do that - my regular phone case has a metal loop on the bottom and I thread a lanyard through it. Then it goes round my neck and down the front of my air jacket. Means I can use it to take photos while I'm riding without worrying about dropping it!

ETA mine's only a little old iPhone though, not sure I'd fancy doing that with one of those massive new Samsungs. Maybe a neoprene padded lanyard...?!

 

[asmp]

My daughter recently Went on a riding holiday and bought a lanyard and special phone case so she could wear it around her neck.

I personally use an armband case but put it around my ankle. Mine is high viz but a black one wouldn’t be very noticeable

Something similar to this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374144169820?hash=item571cbaf75c:g:yoEAAOSw3mlisv1-

 

[XindieX]

If you’re handy at sewing, could you make and stitch a big enough pocket on the inside of your jacket to safely hold your phone? Or find someone who might be able to do this for you

 

[Skib]

I use a Rohan type waist body wallet all summer when riding. It holds my wallet, keys and phone. Currently £ 7.99 from Mountain warehouse.