Life Is that a phone in your pocket...? - Page 7

**DaFace** · 11-10-2015, 05:31 PM

No really, is it?

I just upgraded to a Nexus 6P, which has a 5.7" screen. I've had 5" phones for a while now, but it's definitely an adjustment to figure out what the hell to do with the damn thing when carrying it around. I've always been a front pocket kind of guy, but it gets a little tight in there with the bigger phone. I've also gotten away with carrying my phone in the same pocket with a pocket knife, which I'm a little iffy about given the increased pressure.

So, aside from the poll question, how do you arrange your pocket accoutrements so as to maximize usability and minimize the chances you're gonna destroy your phone?

**DaFace** · 11-10-2015, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miles

6s plus goes in front pocket with nothing else. Thin/minimalist case really helps.

Don't see how others are carrying keys in the same pocket as phone without scratching.

I can't speak for keys, but I've carried a pocket knife in my pocket with my phone for years. The knife is only about 3" long, so it sits down in the bottom of my pocket. The top of the phone does touch the knife, but I have a TPU case on my phone anyway, which doesn't really seem to be bothered by it. I've worried about the screen getting scratched, but never had an issue.

Of course, this was with my 5" phone, which wasn't quite as tight of a fit as my new one.

listopencil · 11-10-2015, 11:57 PM

On a belt clip which I move around to the most convenient location throughout the day.

BWillie · 11-11-2015, 12:37 AM

I have a massive phone, Samsung Note 4. I keep it in my front pants pocket. No problem. Ez peazy

**Buehler445** · 11-11-2015, 02:32 AM

Front right: wallet, pocket knife clipped to pocket
Front left: chap stick, keys, ear plugs
Right rear: gloves (work only)

If I'm at work I put my phone in the front left pocket of my shirt and a small drawstring bag with a charger, adapter for my lifeproof case and an audio cord.

If I'm not at work the phone goes into a carpenter pocket or cargo pocket.

I always wear a hat so if I stay somewhere all that shit fits in my hat. Otherwise it is all in a jewelry box on my dresser.

Lonewolf Ed · 11-11-2015, 06:16 AM

In 2008, I was going through the security line in Copenhagen International, heading back to KC. The security lady asked me if I had a mobile phone in my pocket and I turned back to her with a smile and said, "No, but thanks for asking." It's so cute when a lady blushes.

**DaKCMan AP** · 11-11-2015, 06:51 AM

As of this morning 65.33% of CP has ample room in their front pocket area..

**007** · 11-11-2015, 06:55 AM

I carry mine in my front pocket only because I cannot stand having it clipped on my belt. No way will I put it in my back pocket for fear forgetting to take it out and sitting on it.

It really cracks me up when I see people with their phablets in their front pocket though. looks ridiculous.

Amnorix · 11-11-2015, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Keys are in my left front pocket. My right front pocket is reserved for change, receipts and other crap.

Same, though it's wallet in my left front, rather than keys. Keys go into a jacket pocket if there is one. Otherwise it's right front. Either way, right front remains "change, receipts and other crap."

Amnorix · 11-11-2015, 08:26 AM

Meanwhile -- how the **** do women go through life with either no pockets, or pockets that are so laughably small you couldn't fit more than a paperclip, sideways?

My wife hates that women's clothes don't have pockets. So of course I mock her. Put on one of my jackets that has inside pockets too, and say "hey, look, I currently have 10 pockets" or whatever. One of my North Face jackets has pockets so big I can fit an iPad mini in them. So of course I do, frequently, just to demonstrate.

BWillie · 11-11-2015, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru

I carry mine in my front pocket only because I cannot stand having it clipped on my belt. No way will I put it in my back pocket for fear forgetting to take it out and sitting on it.

It really cracks me up when I see people with their phablets in their front pocket though. looks ridiculous.

? Do you have half pockets or something?

What is ridiculous about it?

**007** · 11-11-2015, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWillie

? Do you have half pockets or something?

What is ridiculous about it?

I wouldn't want a phone that big. Plus I just looks a little silly having that big rectangle there.

**DaFace** · 11-11-2015, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru

I wouldn't want a phone that big. Plus I just looks a little silly having that big rectangle there.

It's OK, man. I know not everyone can handle a big phone. Some girls think small phones are cute.

Bweb · 11-11-2015, 09:58 AM

When working/work days...
front right = personal keys
front left = work keys/change
back right = wallet, moved to a slim line wallet about a year ago
back left = misc
phone s5 = belt clip

Non work days....
front right = personal keys
front left = change/misc
back right = wallet
back left = phone, carried in back pocket for 2 yrs and never had a problem

I can't do the front pocket phone, feels way to uncomfortable when I sit.

View Poll Results: Where do you MOST OFTEN carry your cell phone?
Front pants pocket	60	65.93%
Rear pants pocket	10	10.99%
In a shirt or jacket pocket	8	8.79%
On a belt clip (or similar)	6	6.59%
In a bag (satchel, purse, murse, fanny pack, etc.)	0	0%
In your hand	4	4.40%
I'm an ancient relic that doesn't have a cell phone	2	2.20%
I hire Gaz to carry it around for me	1	1.10%
Voters: 91. You may not vote on this poll

11-10-2015, 05:31 PM
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $-1743101	Is that a phone in your pocket...? No really, is it? I just upgraded to a Nexus 6P, which has a 5.7" screen. I've had 5" phones for a while now, but it's definitely an adjustment to figure out what the hell to do with the damn thing when carrying it around. I've always been a front pocket kind of guy, but it gets a little tight in there with the bigger phone. I've also gotten away with carrying my phone in the same pocket with a pocket knife, which I'm a little iffy about given the increased pressure. So, aside from the poll question, how do you arrange your pocket accoutrements so as to maximize usability and minimize the chances you're gonna destroy your phone?
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11-10-2015, 11:57 PM	#92
listopencil Immanentize The Eschaton Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In Partibus Infidelium Casino cash: $-924120	On a belt clip which I move around to the most convenient location throughout the day. __________________ *While you live, shine. Have no grief at all. Life exists only for a short while and time demands its toll.*
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11-11-2015, 12:37 AM	#93
BWillie Are you ready to Rumble? Join Date: Apr 2006 Casino cash: $-1328759	I have a massive phone, Samsung Note 4. I keep it in my front pants pocket. No problem. Ez peazy
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11-11-2015, 02:32 AM	#94
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $-1455266	Front right: wallet, pocket knife clipped to pocket Front left: chap stick, keys, ear plugs Right rear: gloves (work only) If I'm at work I put my phone in the front left pocket of my shirt and a small drawstring bag with a charger, adapter for my lifeproof case and an audio cord. If I'm not at work the phone goes into a carpenter pocket or cargo pocket. I always wear a hat so if I stay somewhere all that shit fits in my hat. Otherwise it is all in a jewelry box on my dresser.
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11-11-2015, 06:16 AM	#95
Lonewolf Ed Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Casino cash: $10606233	In 2008, I was going through the security line in Copenhagen International, heading back to KC. The security lady asked me if I had a mobile phone in my pocket and I turned back to her with a smile and said, "No, but thanks for asking." It's so cute when a lady blushes.
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11-11-2015, 06:51 AM	#96
DaKCMan AP Beloved & Awesome CP Celebrity Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Casino cash: $5624952	As of this morning 65.33% of CP has ample room in their front pocket area.. __________________
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11-11-2015, 06:55 AM	#97
007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $12220126 VARSITY	I carry mine in my front pocket only because I cannot stand having it clipped on my belt. No way will I put it in my back pocket for fear forgetting to take it out and sitting on it. It really cracks me up when I see people with their phablets in their front pocket though. looks ridiculous. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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11-11-2015, 08:26 AM	#99
Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	Meanwhile -- how the **** do women go through life with either no pockets, or pockets that are so laughably small you couldn't fit more than a paperclip, sideways? My wife hates that women's clothes don't have pockets. So of course I mock her. Put on one of my jackets that has inside pockets too, and say "hey, look, I currently have 10 pockets" or whatever. One of my North Face jackets has pockets so big I can fit an iPad mini in them. So of course I do, frequently, just to demonstrate. __________________ "I love signature blocks on the Internet. I get to put whatever the hell I want in quotes, pick a pretend author, and bang, it's like he really said it." George Washington
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11-11-2015, 09:58 AM	#103
Bweb Dyin ain't much of a livin.. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Land of Red Dirt Casino cash: $9665755	When working/work days... front right = personal keys front left = work keys/change back right = wallet, moved to a slim line wallet about a year ago back left = misc phone s5 = belt clip Non work days.... front right = personal keys front left = change/misc back right = wallet back left = phone, carried in back pocket for 2 yrs and never had a problem I can't do the front pocket phone, feels way to uncomfortable when I sit.
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