What's in Your Wallet? (Or Purse?)

So women will often lament that much of our clothing is made without pockets -- and even if we do get pockets, they're extremely small and hardly functional (which is purpose, of course, because smaller/no pockets means less fabric, which costs manufacturers less.)

Now I have to wonder...

Are the pockets on men's clothing made to be much more rugged and sturdy?

I've put my keys in my jeans pocket a few times, but knew if I continued to do so, the fabric would quickly wear through (especially with all those sharp edges from the keys.)

I wish I could trust my back pocket to something important, but it would never feel secure enough for me to keep anything of value there.

* Do men ever have problems with the pockets on their clothes wearing out because of using them daily?

* Do men often have to replace pants/jeans because the pockets are no longer functional?

Black metal cigarette case. I use this for my wallet, it has: credit card, debit card, ID, voter card, library card, some cash (for tips and small purchases), and an index card with numbers that I might need in case my phone is lost or dies.

While I've never smoked and certainly can't promote smoking, I LOVE the look of those old-time cigarette cases. I wish they would make modern vintage versions but repurpose them to hold other things.

I've seen lipstick holders from those times modeled after those cases and I would love to find one! (Most I've seen had built-in lipsticks, so unfortunately, they couldn't be reused for modern tubes.)

So women will often lament that much of our clothing is made without pockets -- and even if we do get pockets, they're extremely small and hardly functional (which is purpose, of course, because smaller/no pockets means less fabric, which costs manufacturers less.)

Now I have to wonder...

Are the pockets on men's clothing made to be much more rugged and sturdy?

I've put my keys in my jeans pocket a few times, but knew if I continued to do so, the fabric would quickly wear through (especially with all those sharp edges from the keys.)

I wish I could trust my back pocket to something important, but it would never feel secure enough for me to keep anything of value there.

* Do men ever have problems with the pockets on their clothes wearing out because of using them daily?

* Do men often have to replace pants/jeans because the pockets are no longer functional?

So women will often lament that much of our clothing is made without pockets -- and even if we do get pockets, they're extremely small and hardly functional (which is purpose, of course, because smaller/no pockets means less fabric, which costs manufacturers less.)

Now I have to wonder...

Are the pockets on men's clothing made to be much more rugged and sturdy?

I've put my keys in my jeans pocket a few times, but knew if I continued to do so, the fabric would quickly wear through (especially with all those sharp edges from the keys.)

I wish I could trust my back pocket to something important, but it would never feel secure enough for me to keep anything of value there.

* Do men ever have problems with the pockets on their clothes wearing out because of using them daily?

* Do men often have to replace pants/jeans because the pockets are no longer functional?

Do you like purses or prefer to keep your daily carry items in pants/skirt pockets?

I don't smoke either and don't like being anywhere near the smell of cigarette smoke. There is a guy on ebay who makes metal cigarette cases with your choice of cover, he makes them to be used as wallets since the metal helps deter perps from scanning for credit card numbers. I chose mine to be black with the cover of The Astounding She Monster, which is an old 50s horror movie. He had, or has, all kinds of choices. I don't know if he still makes them, it's been a long time ago since I purchased it. I use stuff for ages before I replace things lol.

I can have a pair of jeans for a decade and never have a reason to replace them due to any fault within them. And I keep my keys in the same pocket consistently. As well as my phone and wallet. Left front, keys, right front, phone. Wallet back left.
I did, however, experience problems with pockets, sometimes, as a kid. Though it seemed like back then I heard more about that even from adults, but mostly kids. Clothes for kids aren't meant long term since well grow out of them quickly, so likely no need to make them as sturdy.

. The pants on shelves, not the ones being worn.

The best thing to do would probably be go down to the store and feel the pockets on men's pants. The pants on shelves, not the ones being worn.

Takes all of the fun out of it.

As much as one might be tempted to use that as a pick-up line ("Sir, Mind If I Test Out Your Pockets?! FOR THE SAKE OF SCIENCE!")...

If you hear about anyone getting arrested in the Men's Section at a department store -- I'm blaming it all on Lynx.

Keys, phone and wallet. Sometimes some headphones depending on where I'm going.
In my wallet is some cash, a debit card, drivers license and misc cards from doctors offices that I never use or look at.
I have a small bottle of hand sanitizer I keep in my car that I sometimes take with me when going into places.
That's about it.

dividual person considers "essential."

I find it particularly fascinating to hear about what guys carry with them, seeing as they really do pare it down to just the essentials...

Anyway, my courier bag contains:

A pocket Bible.
Self defense items
1 or 2 black reusable shopping bags
Eyeglass case with prescription sunglasses
Pen
Keys
Lip balm, xylitol gum, tissues, and small bottle of hand sani
Cell phone
Black metal cigarette case. ...

That's an unusual set of self-defense items! I get the pen and keys, but I'm trying to figure out how one would use lip balm in self-defense....

Everything!

Phone. Without a case, I just put it behind my wallet in my pocket.

a few papers to remind me when to go to urgent care in 6 months

Ever have any cards stop working when you swipe them?

For what it may be worth...

It has been suggested that the electromagnetic radiation from the phone could possibly "scramble" the data encoded on the magnetic strip of a credit/debit/ID/etc. card. (If it has an onboard chip - it is not likely to be affected.)


Is it a planned and scheduled event - when you will need urgent care?

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Interesting how this thread moved from "What's in Your Wallet or Purse?" to "What's on your person?" so quickly...