Where do you put your phone?

[ecb89]

While out hacking? The weather was beautiful here in Essex yesterday, hacked out with just a polo top on. My high viz tabard doesn't have a pocket big enough for my I phone 6 plus, so I had to leave it at the yard, would rather have had it on me.
Any recommendations for high viz with big pockets? Or other ideas?

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Depending on weather, either in hi-viz pocket or in summer I have a running bum bag - called an 'audio' belt (they also come in hi viz!).
The latter has a thin pocket wide enough to jamb my phone in, occasionally I also pop horsebox key in too if away from home.

 

[Tangled]

I slide mine into my chaps with the top part just sticking up �� Easy to reach but always stays put.

 

[Micropony]

You can buy lightweight hi vis with sensible sized pockets. I think mine is equisafety and there's plenty of room for phone, keys, collapsible hoof pick and a couple of horse treats.

 

[Tangaroo]

I have a very small pay as you go phone just for riding.. Its one of the indestructible ones so if i fall off it wont break and i either put it in my jods pocket or one of those original phone holders you strap to your arm

 

[Equi]

My tabard does have a pocket big enough for my 7plus thankfully.

 

[Sukistokes2]

Usually in a pocket on my jacket but when bring really naughty in my bra.

 

[TheresaW]

I ride in muck boots and often stick my phone in my boot.

 

[scats]

I bought a belt strap with 2 pockets, so it fits like a bumbag but is invisible under a top. Pocket fits phone in it perfectly. It was someone on Facebook selling them I think, I really could do with another one actually.

 

[horselady]

sometimes in my bra but sometimes just wedged under the pommel. Maybe a little foolhardy but hasn't fallen out yet.

 

[puppystitch]

In my bra or tucked in the waistband of my jods!

 

[Jo1987]

I hack out in jeans to save wrecking jods on brambles and they have handy pockets too!

 

[AFB]

Eskadron have just started making a phone holder that clips around you - not sure on the size for a 6+ though, but worth a look?

 

[rowan666]

Boots if I've got long ones on or my bra if not

 

[Lanky Loll]

Hi vis cycling t-shirt - they have pockets across the lower back which are great for phones.

 

[Nudibranch]

Jacket pocket, one of those armband holders, or you could use a bumbag. Fits fine below my bp. And I make sure my phone is a sensible size.

 

[Britestar]

Another one for bra here. Plenty boob to keep it in place

 

[legend22]

I wear jeans to ride in so in a pocket!

 

[tashcat]

I have the 'polite/police' style equisaftey tab and can fit my iphone 6 in them. They're a great hi-vis vest, and I really recommend!

A little side note about slipping a phone into your boot - a friend was cantering across a common when her horse sadly had a heart attack and fell sideways. He trapped her leg with his weight and she couldn't call for help because her phone was in her boot. I know this is possible wherever you put your phone, but if you are able to keep it somewhere from your torso up, such as in a hi-vis pocket that might minimise the risk.

Edited to add - have you thought of buying a really cheap nokia and put £10 of credit on it - then it will be smaller and fit better and you're also not risking breaking your iPhone!

 

[Nugget La Poneh]

If I have no zipped pockets suitable then I utilize my bra. However I discovered that my pixel isn't overly secure in one bra that I happened to be wearing yesterday so had to borrow my friends pocket in her gilet

I used to have a saddle pad that had pockets in either side but it had extra padding that I don't need so can't use, I have yet to find one without the saddle padding. But to be fair, I've not looked recently

 

[Annagain]

sometimes in my bra but sometimes just wedged under the pommel. Maybe a little foolhardy but hasn't fallen out yet.

The phone falling out isn't the only issue. What if you fall off and the horse legs it with your phone?

I have a 6 and I can just about squeeze it into my Aldi jods pocket. Deliberately didn't get a 6+ for this very reason.

 

[PorkChop]

In my waistcoat pocket! I am always cold so you won't catch me riding with just a T-shirt!!

 

[Bernster]

Arm band holder - fits my iPhone 6 nicely. Can't use it that easily whilst riding but I can get to if if needed in emergencies.

 

[Sophire]

My breeches have a pocket, or between my bra and sports bra if I'm riding in the riding leggings I have.

 

[Jasper151]

I have a VBandz hi vis which has a pocket big enough, or I use my running belt.

 

[claireandnadia]

My Noble outfitters breeches have a phone holder on the leg.

 

[ozpoz]

sometimes in my bra but sometimes just wedged under the pommel. Maybe a little foolhardy but hasn't fallen out yet.

I would be more worried about the impact on back /withers from a mobile placed in an area which has been hopefully fitted to your horse!
The bra is a much better idea horselady. : )

 

[Lexi_]

The pockets on all of my jods are just about big enough for my phone.

 

[turkana]

I wear cycling tops as well - they have a usefull pocket in the back.

If I'm not wearing a cycling top I put my phone in a running belt, I've just ordered a new one from Amazon this morning, as I have got a new phone which doesn't fit in my old belt.

 

[ecb89]

Lots of replies! Thanks everyone! I don't think my phone would fit in my sports bra! I'm already a 30FF would worry about it getting bounced out when my 5 year old ID takes offence to a bit of blossom hitting his nose 😂
Will have a look at running bags.
I'm so used a to big phone, I don't think I could swap to a smaller one