Where to put a smartphone if you move fast and need it always at hand? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 months ago by andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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As I always move fast I have a problem with feeling like I loosely strapped a brick onto myself when I put my phone in my pockets, including waist and knee ones. It chaotically moves at each step and I'm tired of that. To the point I take it in my hand when I'm in a real hurry.

I guess, Lemmy has a lot of people who either run or do outdoors activities and labor.

What are the best positions on the body to make it move less when you walk or run? Are there some great smartphone holders, straps that you can recommend? Can I use it with casual clothes without it looking weird?

I suppose the ones you place on the belt are obvious to suggest first, but I haven't seen them since the death of small button phones and current smartphones are kinda big for that to work. And no, putting it into a bag, a suitcase or a backpack wouldn't work for me for I prefer not to be dependent on carrying them on me.

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[-] Boozilla@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

One of my friends wears a lightweight (mostly mesh) cargo vest thing that looks good on him. But he's one of those assholes who looks good in anything. I would look like a doofus wearing it. Anyway, it has multiple pockets on the front.

[-] andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

I'd see in the mirror if I have an a-word pass for that.

[-] Boozilla@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Let us know if you ever find a good solution. Stuff in my pants pockets annoys me, too.

[-] andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Okay, so I tried a couple of accessoriea and for me the holder on the belt did it.

An illustration of a somehow different product:

a phone holder to strap on the belt

My holder has a little loop for a carabine (to put it onto a neck strip?) as well as vertical and horizontal loops that can secure it onto your belt either way. Unlike legs and hands, my ass doesn't move that much, so if a phone fits the holder, you won't feel it moving by itself.

Of vertical and horizontal placements I've chosen horizontal on my side. I pick my phone with my hand going from my side to my crotch. It proved to be more natural than lifting it up, and unlike vertical placed phone it doesn't hit your legs and stomack and also wobble even less.

Downsides are that it can look like you are taking up a gun if you are in the US and also you'd need to wear a t-shirt tucked under your belt for it not to get into your way. A jacket can go over such holder with no problem, but everything tight should go behind it.

[-] Boozilla@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Glad you found something that works! And thank you for the follow-up!

[-] andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Hope you'd find it too c:

[-] andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

I would.

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