Kilt and a dead weasel. And not one of the little pleated, frilly things that the English made us wear, but a real Scotsman's great kilt, all six yards of it.

I find that that makes people less embarrased by my bag of tricks. Which has been known to get stuffed into the big pocket of the organizer I have hanging on my passanger seat when it's not right to carry it.

To me, the question of "is it with me?" includes items in a two cubic foot volume in a single location within a hundred feet that I know is secure-ish.

What if it's freshly pressed? It IS the ultimate in floral patterns.

So last night was the big event, where my wife wanted me to get to know her former supervisor, one of the "business casual" types. We got to their house, and while he was getting a margarita for me, I happened to take in his attire. And what do you suppose he was wearing?? CARGO SHORTS!

We all left to go to a movie, and when we got in our car, I asked my wife, "Did you happen to notice what he was wearing?" She replied, "Yeah, cargo shorts." I just looked at her with raised eyebrows and she said (are you ready for this?) she says to me, "Well you don't have cargo shorts, it would have been different if you had cargo shorts." <img src="/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I said, "I think we've all learned a valuable lesson here. From now on, I (a very capital "I") get to decide how to dress!" Then I thought about the exact point in my life where I lost the ability to decide for myself how I dress...

BTW, I have cargo shorts ordered; should be here next week.

My closet is full of cargo shorts. I love them Ors! That probably worked out better than you think it did. For starters, you were RIGHT, and how often does that happen with a pregnant wife? <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Plus, you look like the good guy doing what she asked and future expeditions will be in your favor for dressing how you like. That's a win-win-win!

Oh, and while you are at it, I suggest that you also get some zip off leg cargo pants/shorts. The convertability is convenient and pants can be useful at times. I wear them often and really enjoy the style. They look just fine for casual dress. The legs don't take up much room or weight for carrying either.

Come to think of it, I may have a pair of zip offs coming too. I don't remember if I ordered those or if I was going to wait. I mentioned in another thread that I thought zip offs would be good for a BOB, since you could wear them in warm or cold weather.

And you're right, being right doesn't happen very often with my wife (whether or not if I am right) and most especially when she's pregnant!

She gave me the "Don't embarass me tonight" talk in the car. I get the feeling she thinks I'm some kind of lout who doesn't know how to act. Sometimes she's right about that I suppose <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

But I agree...win-win-win <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Plus I'll add another win, because the experience (and suggestions in the forum here) got me to thinking about more of a minimum or modular approach...big win for me in that respect!

I agree, leave the bag in the car but bring a hard hat, a N95 respirator, leather work gloves and a large crow bar so that you can get to the car through the debris <img src="/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

So what exactly did you feel you needed to carry to dinner in Iowa that requires cargo pants or a man-purse and won't fit into your pockets?????

C'mon, give the guy a break. He's in Iowa. Even battery-operated cornhuskers can be bulky... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

In fairness, you may now begin making jokes about me and who the City of New Orleans just (re)elected Mayor tonight. <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

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Hey SgtMike,

Is that container you use the ID case (.75" thick) or the Keep it Clear (1.3")? From the side view it's hard to tell

http://www.witzprod.com/witzprod/product.cfm

I have the Keep it Clear, I thoughttry and carry mine today, but it is kinda bulky for the front pocket when sitting down. Maybe I'll give the thinner one a try if it's more pocket friendly.

The one I use is the smaller of the two. The large one is too big for all but cargo / jacket pocket carry. The smaller one holds all of the contents listed very tightly and closes securely. I use a chop stick to organize packing the contents...

M