Mega-Keychain carry in warmer weather

Posted by: Craig

Mega-Keychain carry in warmer weather - 04/16/06 03:38 PM

My mega-keychain rides comfortably in the pocket of my peacoat in the winter. My peacoat is sturdy and the pockets easily support the weight of the mega-keychain.

Warmer weather arrives. The venerable peacoat is hung up until next winter. The lighter jackets come out. Uh-oh. The mega-keychain makes the pockets sag, which makes the jackets sag, which makes me look like I have a dangerous list to one side.

The whole effect is sloppy and unkempt. For those of you who have oversize keychains, where and how do you carry them once warmer weather arrives?

I'm wide open here. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. Right now, my mega-keychain is living in the center console of my Subaru Forester. Don't know where else to put it.

-- Craig
Posted by: teacher

Re: Mega-Keychain carry in warmer weather - 04/16/06 08:30 PM

Belt pouch?
Posted by: wildcard163

Re: Mega-Keychain carry in warmer weather - 04/17/06 02:34 AM

Split the load between port and starboard... the sag is even, hense much less noticable, and you won't list any more <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Troy
Posted by: Craig

Re: Mega-Keychain carry in warmer weather - 04/17/06 11:33 AM

The thought had occurred to me. Your suggestion makes sense. Split one super-heavy keychain into two more easily handled keychains. That seems the easiest path to take.

-- Craig
Posted by: bubbajoe

Re: Mega-Keychain carry in warmer weather - 04/17/06 08:10 PM

I carry my gear on 3 rings now. two in the front pockets one in the back and my wallet rounds it out in the fourth.
Posted by: ironraven

Re: Mega-Keychain carry in warmer weather - 04/17/06 08:34 PM

Bubba, what all are you carrying?
Posted by: Craig

Re: Mega-Keychain carry in warmer weather - 04/17/06 11:53 PM

I appreciate your setup. In fact, I envy your setup, because it won't work for me. I carry two wallets, one for cash and one for ID, both in my front jeans pockets. There go two pockets right off the bat.

I recently tried to go back to carrying one wallet. Things didn't go well.

-- Craig
Posted by: bubbajoe

Re: Mega-Keychain carry in warmer weather - 04/18/06 09:11 PM

I broke up my survival kit and added a few things for the urban living.
keychain #1
nail clipper
laser pointer
ion pen
mini sharpie
breath spray (real tiny , very neat)
chapstick
tooth pick holder
Photon

keychain #2
Magfire Pro
saw blade
Atwood Prybaby
pepper spray
mini multitool

keychain #3
stainless steel pill bottle water proof
asprin
benadryll
motrin
excedrin
cotton (stops the rattle and is used for tinder)

stainless steel bottle # 2
fish hooks
swivles
leaders
needles
more cotton

stainless steel holder #3
water pur tabs
once again more cotton
mini bic lighter


I carry a few odds and ends loose in my pockets as well as a wallet that holds FAK ,wire, thread, spider wire, tweezers, mirror, mag glass, ect ect ect.

funny i just thought of it, i keep keys on a ring by themselves. so i carry 4
Posted by: ironraven

Re: Mega-Keychain carry in warmer weather - 04/18/06 09:42 PM

How big are your pill holders?
Posted by: bubbajoe

Re: Mega-Keychain carry in warmer weather - 04/18/06 11:02 PM

pill holders

1 3/4 " long x 3/4 " diameter with rubber o ring
i picked them up at CVC for 4.99 each. great quality. a little heavy though, i hate the plastic one you find in most places.
i was surprised on how much i could get into one.
Posted by: Craig

Re: Mega-Keychain carry in warmer weather - 04/19/06 06:51 PM

I humbly bow in your direction, sir. Wow. Are you prepared, or what!

-- Craig