Quick phone acces when wearing tights ...

[Jenyat53]

I am thinking of wearing Skins (tights) next Camino rather than my excellent hiking pants that have great leg pockets. I am interested in what others have used to allow quick access to phone (for photos) whilst walking. I would prefer to keep it attached to the front of my pack (rather than against my body core) but my Osprey Talon strap pocket is too small and the hip pocket too curvy.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.

 

[AJ]

Stick to your excellent hiking pants.

 

[Jenyat53]

Stick to your excellent hiking pants.

That would be my preference too but my leg health prefers compression tights. Not fully decided yet but exploring options. Thank you

 

[C clearly]

I wear a slim cross-body pouch with my valuables, and never take it off during the day. It is also attached to my hip belt with carabiners so that the weight doesn't drag on my neck, but I can release the carabiners when I want to remove my backpack. Diaper pins would work too.

 

[cher99840]

I wear a slim cross-body pouch with my valuables, and never take it off during the day. It is also attached to my hip belt with carabiners so that the weight doesn't drag on my neck, but I can release the carabiners when I want to remove my backpack. Diaper pins would work too.

Love that carabiner idea so it doesn't drag on your neck.

 

[cher99840]

@Jenyat53 , you could check into this. It says it will fit almost any pack.

http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/shoulderpouch.shtml

 

[MCFearnley]

I used the Pacsafe tummy tote for my valuables including my phone. I also stowed other things like snacks and the rubber tips for my poles when I was not using them. Everything at my fingertips.
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5046-574/Venturesafe-100-GII-Anti-Theft-Hip-Pack

 

[C clearly]

Here is my pouch which I made to exactly hold my guide book, cell phone in its protective case (leashed with the grey cord), daily cash, pen/pencil, credential and sunglasses. It is about 6" by 9" and no depth when empty. There are little loops at the top that I put the carabiners through. People have said I should sell them, but I would have to charge about $1000 for the time I put into it! Any takers?

One of the photos show how I had to assemble several layers to create all the zippered pockets on the front and back.

This is totally over the top as far as camino planning goes. It. Is. Not. Necessary. However, I get creative satisfaction from it, and this sort of project probably keeps my brain cells alive.

 

[Camino Chris]

I am thinking of wearing Skins (tights) next Camino rather than my excellent hiking pants that have great leg pockets. I am interested in what others have used to allow quick access to phone (for photos) whilst walking. I would prefer to keep it attached to the front of my pack (rather than against my body core) but my Osprey Talon strap pocket is too small and the hip pocket too curvy.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Fanny pack, bum bag, hip bag, belly bag...one in the same!

 

[Camino Chris]

That would be my preference too but my leg health prefers compression tights. Not fully decided yet but exploring options. Thank you

What about putting a pair of hiking style shorts with good pockets over the tights? I've seen it done quite a few times.

 

[C clearly]

What about putting a pair of hiking style shorts with good pockets over the tights?

Good idea, but about when you go out in the evenings or on a rest day in the city?

 

[trecile]

Here is my pouch which I made to exactly hold my guide book, cell phone in its protective case (leashed with the grey cord), daily cash, pen/pencil, credential and sunglasses. It is about 6" by 9" and no depth when empty. There are little loops at the top that I put the carabiners through. People have said I should sell them, but I would have to charge about $1000 for the time I put into it! Any takers?

One of the photos show how I had to assemble several layers to create all the zippered pockets on the front and back.

This is totally over the top as far as camino planning goes. It. Is. Not. Necessary. However, I get creative satisfaction from it, and this sort of project probably keeps my brain cells alive.

Very nice

 

[cher99840]

Here is my pouch which I made to exactly hold my guide book, cell phone in its protective case (leashed with the grey cord), daily cash, pen/pencil, credential and sunglasses. It is about 6" by 9" and no depth when empty. There are little loops at the top that I put the carabiners through. People have said I should sell them, but I would have to charge about $1000 for the time I put into it! Any takers?

One of the photos show how I had to assemble several layers to create all the zippered pockets on the front and back.

This is totally over the top as far as camino planning goes. It. Is. Not. Necessary. However, I get creative satisfaction from it, and this sort of project probably keeps my brain cells alive.

Very nice. I like it a lot and I don't doubt the time involved.

 

[Karen2017]

@Jenyat53 , you could check into this. It says it will fit almost any pack.

http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/shoulderpouch.shtml

I have one of these babies coming I will be wearing exercise pants as no hiking pants will fit so I wanted access to camera ect as well. I tried a bum bag but it annoyed me so tracked down the zpack attachment.

 

[wcsjms]

I am thinking of wearing Skins (tights) next Camino rather than my excellent hiking pants that have great leg pockets. I am interested in what others have used to allow quick access to phone (for photos) whilst walking. I would prefer to keep it attached to the front of my pack (rather than against my body core) but my Osprey Talon strap pocket is too small and the hip pocket too curvy.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Try searching motorcycle gear, there are a number of pouches made of rip stop nylon that have straps that will go over the hip belt. Our new Osprey Kestrels come with hip strap pouches already on them, love that feature.

 

[cher99840]

I have one of these babies coming I will be wearing exercise pants as no hiking pants will fit so I wanted access to camera ect as well. I tried a bum bag but it annoyed me so tracked down the zpack attachment.

What brand of pack are you using it on?

 

[t2andreo]

@Jenyat53 , you could check into this. It says it will fit almost any pack.

http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/shoulderpouch.shtml

I use one of these small packs on Camino and I can attest to the flexibility and utility. Mounting / carrying alternatives are limited only by your imagination.

 

[J F Gregory]

My wife and I use Ribzwear. I carry my phone, Camera, snacks, and thing I need to get to quickly.
http://www.ribzwear.com/

 

[JohnMcM]

I am thinking of wearing Skins (tights) next Camino rather than my excellent hiking pants that have great leg pockets. I am interested in what others have used to allow quick access to phone (for photos) whilst walking. I would prefer to keep it attached to the front of my pack (rather than against my body core) but my Osprey Talon strap pocket is too small and the hip pocket too curvy.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.

How about this very light-weight carrier attached to your shoulder or hip strap?

http://www.outdoors-online.uk.com/p...-15ZQeE_jaEtS2huyRyQo9VearsNwzNhEgaAvj28P8HAQ

Buen (phone-accessible) Camino

 

[trecile]

I have some Lucy brand leggings with side pockets that fit a cell phone perfectly.

 

[EBird]

I used a clear plastic pouch with a cross body strap. It's designed to be a waterproof pouch for a large phone, so it fit my iPhone and headphones nicely. It kept my phone easily accessible for taking photos or playing music. It's similar to the one in the link below, but I got it at Dick's Sporting Goods (I think) for maybe $10.
Good luck on your search!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015N3GKWU/?tag=casaivar02-20

 

[Jenyat53]

@Jenyat53 , you could check into this. It says it will fit almost any pack.

http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/shoulderpouch.shtml

Here is my pouch which I made to exactly hold my guide book, cell phone in its protective case (leashed with the grey cord), daily cash, pen/pencil, credential and sunglasses. It is about 6" by 9" and no depth when empty. There are little loops at the top that I put the carabiners through. People have said I should sell them, but I would have to charge about $1000 for the time I put into it! Any takers?

Many thanks to everyone for the helpful suggestions. C clearly I particularly like your home made number. Very fine indeed. . I will compare and select. Thanks again to all

 

[owms2323]

I am thinking of wearing Skins (tights) next Camino rather than my excellent hiking pants that have great leg pockets. I am interested in what others have used to allow quick access to phone (for photos) whilst walking. I would prefer to keep it attached to the front of my pack (rather than against my body core) but my Osprey Talon strap pocket is too small and the hip pocket too curvy.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.

I used a waist pack

 

[Karen2017]

What brand of pack are you using it on?

Deuter, going of the description it looked like it would work with my pack. Fingers crossed

 

[Eve Alexandra]

Another idea... It doesn't hold quite as much as a bum bag but it's what I use for cell phone/keys/chapstick on my runs with leggings. Super comfortable.

https://flipbelt.com/flipbelt

 

[Jenyat53]

Another idea... It doesn't hold quite as much as a bum bag but it's what I use for cell phone/keys/chapstick on my runs with leggings. Super comfortable.

https://flipbelt.com/flipbelt

Thanks Eve. I have infact just ordered a similar item
https://hipssister.com/fashion/left-coast-sister.html
Looks like it may be less intrusive but will be interesting to see how it sits with waist belt of pack.

 

[Eve Alexandra]

Thanks Eve. I have infact just ordered a similar item
https://hipssister.com/fashion/left-coast-sister.html
Looks like it may be less intrusive but will be interesting to see how it sits with waist belt of pack.

Very cool! You can wear them higher or lower, whatever feels good. I like mine where low rise jeans would sit when I'm running. It makes for easy phone access. But you could totally wear it at the belly button height too, since that would be above the pack belt.

 

[camino07]

Love my airy,easy dry hiking pants with deep pockets but also use calf compression skins which have stopped me having shinsplints on last few Caminos. Personally couldn't bear walking all day in tights.
Seems to be the new thing though..

 

[Jenyat53]

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Love my airy,easy dry hiking pants with deep pockets but also use calf compression skins which have stopped me having shinsplints on last few Caminos. Personally couldn't bear walking all day in tights.
Seems to be the new thing though..

I thought that they would be awful but I recently did a 35 km walk in 30 degree heat and loved them. The capacity to sprinkle them with water in the worst of the heat & cool by evaporation was wonderful. It also felt less cluttered than the hiking pants and calf skins which I wore last year. But it's a hard call because like you I love my ancient large pocketed hiking pants !

 

[Swift3]

I have one of these babies coming I will be wearing exercise pants as no hiking pants will fit so I wanted access to camera ect as well. I tried a bum bag but it annoyed me so tracked down the zpack attachment.

Same idea, same manufacturer, but different product, I used the Z-Packs chest pack last year for my CP. It was perfect, and I loved the quick and simple way it unclipped and converted to a waist or cross body bag without having to remove anything from it.
Here:http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/backpack_lid.shtml

 

[cher99840]

Same idea, same manufacturer, but different product, I used the Z-Packs chest pack last year for my CP. It was perfect, and I loved the quick and simple way it unclipped and converted to a waist or cross body bag without having to remove anything from it.
Here:http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/backpack_lid.shtml

I have one of those but haven't tried it yet. Guess I'd better get with it. Do you secure yours at 4 points when wearing on your chest?

 

[Swift3]

I have one of those but haven't tried it yet. Guess I'd better get with it. Do you secure yours at 4 points when wearing on your chest?

Yes.

The kit provides 2 short straps that you connect to an attachment point essentially where your shoulder harness connects to your pack body. The two clips on the top of the bag connect there and suspend the bag. You can adjust how high or low on your chest you prefer it to hang.

I clipped the two long straps together and put them on my chest, but behind the pack straps, then ran the other ends to the bottom clip points of the bag. Those straps, too, are adjustable.

I liked the way you can cinch everything in so you get no swing from the bag while walking, either side to side or back to front. It's nice to have all you essential gear right there when you pull into a bar/tavern for a quick cafe' con leche and fresh orange juice or whatever, or want to pull out your credential for a stamp, or pull your day wallet to pay. If I stopped and would be taking my back pack off, I'd just first un-clip one side of the bottom straps, then the top strap to the bag on that same side, then the pack's chest strap and waist belt and shuck off the pack as usual, leaving the bag attached to the pack on one side. If I was planning to wander around while my pack was being watched, it was easy to just un-clip the bag entirely and clip the long straps to the top clip points of the bag for use as a waist or cross body bag. Here's a photo of it in use.

 

[cher99840]

@Swift3 Thank you so much for the details.

 

[Henriettagal]

I am thinking of wearing Skins (tights) next Camino rather than my excellent hiking pants that have great leg pockets. I am interested in what others have used to allow quick access to phone (for photos) whilst walking. I would prefer to keep it attached to the front of my pack (rather than against my body core) but my Osprey Talon strap pocket is too small and the hip pocket too curvy.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.

I'm wearing my old Jansport "fanny pack" (w the pouch in the front) so i have my phone/camera and all valuables on me at all times.

 

[Reidun Fyno]

I am thinking of wearing Skins (tights) next Camino rather than my excellent hiking pants that have great leg pockets. I am interested in what others have used to allow quick access to phone (for photos) whilst walking. I would prefer to keep it attached to the front of my pack (rather than against my body core) but my Osprey Talon strap pocket is too small and the hip pocket too curvy.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.

A leather-bag around the neck

 

[Robo]

Pat used an Otterbox phone holder this year. It worked really well.
It has a large / strong clip, so can be worn anywhere.
She cliped it onto the hipbelt of her pack.
Easy to take the phone on/off the holder. Just one catch.
I was concerned at the weight, about 100 gms I think. But well worth it.
I'll use it on my next Camino!
https://www.otterbox.com.au/apple-i...one-8-plus/defender-series-case/77-56825.html

 

[Suzanne S.]

I wear a slim cross-body pouch with my valuables, and never take it off during the day. It is also attached to my hip belt with carabiners so that the weight doesn't drag on my neck, but I can release the carabiners when I want to remove my backpack. Diaper pins would work too.

Oh! This is great! I wear a crossbody too, for the same reasons, but never thought of carabineers to my pack to alleviate weight!!! What a great idea!!!

 

[domigee]

Here is my pouch which I made to exactly hold my guide book, cell phone in its protective case (leashed with the grey cord), daily cash, pen/pencil, credential and sunglasses. It is about 6" by 9" and no depth when empty. There are little loops at the top that I put the carabiners through. People have said I should sell them, but I would have to charge about $1000 for the time I put into it! Any takers?

One of the photos show how I had to assemble several layers to create all the zippered pockets on the front and back.

This is totally over the top as far as camino planning goes. It. Is. Not. Necessary. However, I get creative satisfaction from it, and this sort of project probably keeps my brain cells alive.

Work of art

 

[MeandIan]

I used a clear plastic pouch with a cross body strap. It's designed to be a waterproof pouch for a large phone, so it fit my iPhone and headphones nicely. It kept my phone easily accessible for taking photos or playing music. It's similar to the one in the link below, but I got it at Dick's Sporting Goods (I think) for maybe $10.
Good luck on your search!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015N3GKWU/?tag=casaivar02-20

I have that one as well, and can be used in the rain, through the clear plastic. We actually use in in the pool

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I used this waist bag on my recent Camino and loved, loved it! The newer large phones fit great in the middle zippered area and I whipped my phone out for picture taking in a quick second! Important papers, cash, sunglasses, readers, etc. all fit in the larger back zipper. There is even a concealed zipper inside which is a perfect size for hiding passport and extra cash/credit cards. The water bottle holder on front was very convenient, too. I highly recommend!

 

[sibams]

Got to ask - why would you even want quick phone access?? I thought the idea was to try and leave your real world behind?? Just askin'?

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Got to ask - why would you even want quick phone access?? I thought the idea was to try and leave your real world behind?? Just askin'?

Because I take many, many photos as I walk, so I prefer not to have to fumble around getting my phone/camera out each time. I have 1800 photos from walking the Le Puy route last month.

 

[sibams]

Aha photos good point

 

[Terri B]

I realise it's bigger than a phone, but I have my camera bag caribeenered to the waist strap of my backpack. It came in handy for storage of my reading glasses and sunscreen too.

 

[HikeTall]

I wear cargo pants, so this is never a problem, but to the OP, i would say if your phone doesnt fit in your backpack hipbelt pockets, the next best solution would be attaching it to your shoulder strap. There are many pockets/cases on the market that can hold your iphone while it’s attached to the shoulder strap. Easy access. Bien Camino!

 

[aaron.m]

Hello Jeny what do you think about this tights wearing short skins it's a Kickstarter new short that was designed recently in 2018 that include a special pocket design for you to keep your smartphone in. https://www.lildeal.com/special-performance-shorts-sps-review/

 

[Dr Ana]

I am thinking of wearing Skins (tights) next Camino rather than my excellent hiking pants that have great leg pockets. I am interested in what others have used to allow quick access to phone (for photos) whilst walking. I would prefer to keep it attached to the front of my pack (rather than against my body core) but my Osprey Talon strap pocket is too small and the hip pocket too curvy.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Small bag for passport from ong flights, bag that hangs from your neck like neckless

 

[peregrina2000]

Here is my pouch which I made to exactly hold my guide book, cell phone in its protective case (leashed with the grey cord), daily cash, pen/pencil, credential and sunglasses. It is about 6" by 9" and no depth when empty. There are little loops at the top that I put the carabiners through. People have said I should sell them, but I would have to charge about $1000 for the time I put into it! Any takers?

One of the photos show how I had to assemble several layers to create all the zippered pockets on the front and back.

This is totally over the top as far as camino planning goes. It. Is. Not. Necessary. However, I get creative satisfaction from it, and this sort of project probably keeps my brain cells alive.

For mere mortals with fewer creative brain cells than @C clearly, Eddie Bauer sells something very similar (but made with much less love and attention)

| Eddie Bauer

Shop Eddie Bauer for the best .

www.eddiebauer.com

 

[Rebekah Scott]

I used an old Nikon camera bag for years, and now a simple leather handbag with a long strap. Once I have my pack on my back and adjusted, I just put the bag over my head and my arms through the straps. The weight is carried on my shoulders, my things are right at waist level when I need them. I might look like a traveling gypsy caravan, but wth. Nobody is looking at ME..!

 

[C clearly]

For mere mortals with fewer creative brain cells than @C clearly, Eddie Bauer sells something very similar (but made with much less love and attention)

Haha. Even I had the good sense to buy one of those little Eddie Bauer bag for my last camino and it is close to being perfect!

 

[C clearly]

I might look like a traveling gypsy caravan

Someone on the forum said her grandson (?) said she looked like a Swiss army knife.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Haha. Even I had the good sense to buy one of those little Eddie Bauer bag for my last camino and it is close to being perfect!

So is your original creation available on ebay for half price? A bargain at only $500.

 

[domigee]

That’s the one I use : https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/e...MIqfiZ9sKn4AIVdDPTCh3HfgpoEAQYASABEgJPsPD_BwE
It isn’t big enough for a guide book though but it holds everything else.

 

[Olivia Luna]

Good idea, but about when you go out in the evenings or on a rest day in the city?

Maybe a hiking skirt? I used one over leggings.

 

[longwayhome]

I am thinking of wearing Skins (tights) next Camino rather than my excellent hiking pants that have great leg pockets. I am interested in what others have used to allow quick access to phone (for photos) whilst walking. I would prefer to keep it attached to the front of my pack (rather than against my body core) but my Osprey Talon strap pocket is too small and the hip pocket too curvy.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.

I loved my cwx compression tights on Camino and used front packs for all my gear , but now I am awaiting the arrival of compression merino tights ..with pockets that fit phones on the outer thigh. Lots of tights are now made with these. i also have firm fitting hiking tights which are heavier in weight and less compressive overall. https://iomerino.com/collections/shop/products/pace-compression-leggings