Wellness

[mima]

On 6/30/2014 Tinkrbl44 said:

On 6/26/2014 mima said:

I have a Samsung Note 3 and while I love the phone, I need to figure out how to take it with me walking in clothes with no pockets. Jeans are too hot to wear.

I have seen the arm bands. This is a big phone and I think the arm band would really bother me. I would also want an arm band that would fit the phone that is already in a case. I wouldn't want to remove my case everytime since the case is hard to remove. Any suggestions if I go that route? I have a trident case on it which I think is as big as the Otterbox.

I think the ideal thing would be a nylon bag on a strap. I can't find one that is the right size that would fit the phone without being too big.

Or even a flat fannie pack type bag that would go around my waist? I don't want those old fashioned ones that stick out a lot though.

What do you suggest?

Thanks!

I suggest you just leave it at home if you don't have pockets. Seriously .... you're just going for a walk, right? I promise .... it won't kill you to just walk and leave the phone at home.

When I walk, I'm not just going around the block. I can be a couple miles from my starting point. I feel safer with my phone. I shouldn't have to explain why I want my phone. If you have a cell phone, it is common sense to take it with you for safety.

[mima]

Thank you for all your suggestions. Much appreciated!

[donovan]

I carry my phone in its Otterbox in a velcro armband that I ordered off Amazon. I place it high on my arm and haven't had any issues. It was important to me to not have to remove it from the case every time I wanted to use the armband.

I like to listen to music while walking - and if I fall and break an ankle I can call someone for help.

[newziesuzie]

On 6/26/2014 happy housewife said:

dsky - I would be leaving all of that at home. I can wait to get a drink of water til I get back, I don't lock the door, I don't feel any necessity to be attached to my phone every min of the day, and during our walk is DH and I time to talk so no music. years ago I used to have to take a key to get in the security door at my apt. so i would put it in my shoe. When i exercise I get very hot and sweaty so I NEVER stop on the way to shop so no need for money or a cc either, as some say they take. unfortunately, I do have to take my cane on my walk so that is one hand full the entire time.

It's a smart safety consideration though.

[jaxs mom]

On 6/26/2014 Krimpette said:

Would a cross body bag work? Vera Bradley, perhaps?

They make a cell phone crossbody

[funwun]

Vera Bradley is a good bet...I like the Frannie and the Pushlock Wristlet...my phone is standard size, so it fits into a smaller wristlet I use specifically when I walk the dog or go for a healthy walk lol! I always tell my Mom, do not leave the house without your phone or your keys...these are the most important things in case of an emergency.

[mima]

On 8/16/2014 bluegrassbaby said:

I don't have one of these fancy phones...don't have the need for it. I would hate to pay that large bill every month. My phone serves one purpose...talk.

I have a Samsung Note 3 and use Straighttalk. It works on ATT towers. I have unlimited talk, text and 3 GB of data for $45 a month.

Pretty cheap to me!

[mima]

On 8/16/2014 jaxs mom said:

On 6/26/2014 Krimpette said:

Would a cross body bag work? Vera Bradley, perhaps?

They make a cell phone crossbody

The cell phone crossbody that I found wasn't big enough. I did end up buying a VB crossbody though.

I got the mini hipster in black from Ebay.

[151949]

VB has a wristlet out now that will even fit a Samsung galaxy phone - if it doesn't have a case. I was watching a bunch of wristlet videos last night thinking of getting one to put on my cane to hold my phone and a few dollars when I go for a walk. You can watch the videos and get a few ideas. if you have pants with belt loops you can put the strap through the belt loop and wear the wristlet there.

Personally, i am not a fan of carrying bags cross body - I don't like how they hang against my chest. Uncomfortable. i would prefer a wristlet.

[Montana]

Hipzbags has nice looking waist bags. They also have extension chains to customize the fit around the waist if needed.