FWIW I have had a couple of gear setups that I carried for a while litterally 24/7, even in my sleep. They were all attached to my body via neck lanyard using a breakaway clasp of various sorts with specific tension related breaking points designed specifically for preventing me from choking myself. Choking yourself in your sleep seems almost impossible however getting hung on a tree branch or something like that certainly seems reasonable, but then thats where the breakaway latch comes in to play. If/when I feel I require 24/7 gear (including during sleep) I would not hesitate to go back to the neck lanyard method... and trust me I have tried every method on earth at least twice. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> As always though YMMV. Good luck in your quest.

Brian - Thanks for your posts. I am hearing and listening to everyone's opinions here which are proving very valuable. I am totally reconsidering the leg carry. I have been walking around with a temporary ankle rig for a couple of days and it is indeed not comfortable. So a neck rig using the breakaways you suggest would be my next stop. I want to try to spread out the gear on the rig though - maybe more of a sewn U shaped fabric collar than a necklace. Again, this is something I have never seen... I have a Lewis and Clark neck pouch which I find feels too cumbersome on the neck when loaded with more than a couple of ounces. Hanging from cords that dig into the neck is constantly annoying. So I guess it's back to the drawing board...

Do a search for BellyBand or ankle holster, you would be better off with a belly band. Thier is one brand that has many pocket's that would be idealy suited for your need's. Found it The Bodyguard http://www.magills.com

akabu - that's an interesting idea...looks easy to make - a doubled up ace bandage with velcro adjusters and closures...pretty sweaty though...

Perhaps something worn bandolier across the body would work?

Weight distribution and strap width would be important factors. Too much weight on one side for the strap width would cause it to try to hang at the lowest point.

Perhaps a t-shirt with pockets sewn in specifically designed for certain items, worn as undershirt.

Definitely an idea. I may have to try that. It would work like one of the photographer's vests. Maybe even add some reinforcement such as over the shoulders.

My question wasn't regarding concealing a PSK per se. It was "why conceal one beyond what you can achieve in a pocket". Each to his own.

When I've been in situations in which pants pockets aren't a good option (e.g. boating, with swim suit... Fly fishing..etc.) I use an AquaPak around my neck.