Ever notice how much your pants weigh?!?

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Bought a new wallet and belt two days ago at Wilson's Leather at their annual back-to-school&inventory-clearance-sale, then had to shift everything (almost ;) ) around to find space for my regular EDC stuff. Finally got it comfortable again, but...

The pants are the same and the EDC stuff stayed the same, but what got my attention was how HEAVY it all felt when getting it out of the locker after a normal swim at my local YMCA.

Ever notice just how much your pants weigh? I never did 'till today.

It's not cumbersome or uncomfortable but suspenders just may be in my future.

How does one cope with such things gracefully?

Chris
 
Well, I lessened the weight of my pants considerably by transferring everything from my pockets to a Maxpedition waist pack.

Sure, the weight is still there and hanging off my belt but I don't have a load of crap jangling around in my pockets which suits me just fine.
 
My wife always has to crack a joke about how much my pants weigh. The other day she told me that if I ever fell in to a lake, I would surely drown cause my pants where going to sink like a stone. A few weeks back she told me not to "throw" my pants on the floor at night because the crashing noise may wake the neighbors.
 
I prefer to carry as much as I can in pockets rather than a pouch of any sort, but there comes a point when you have to be reasonable. Pockets hold only so much! :D

One reason I like cargo pants is the little kangaroo pockets on the thighs. Small though they are, the gear in them doesn't shift the way it would in regular deep pockets. Notebooks and flat pouches can go in the side leg pockets, and also don't shift.

The best bet, as much as possible, is to put it on the belt itself. This is closest to your center of gravity, so it carries with the least "pull". It also carries closest to you. The problem is, if you overdo it, you look like a cop on the beat, and they'll haul you in for impersonation!
 
I try to minimize stuff on my belt. The usually stab me in the side like my cell phone antenna
 
Oy!

Imagine what THIS weighed. Put it ALL on for a demonstration to my students on what could be concealed in a standard military uniform.

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Boy was I glad to have it off!

Ed

Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
 
Esav Benyamin said:
One reason I like cargo pants is the little kangaroo pockets on the thighs.
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Why are they called kangaroo pockets? Do they jump around a lot? ;)
 
I really don't carry that much hardware around, but a couple of weeks ago when I was trying a new pair of pants, the ones I were wearing, fell off the chair. Wife had to pull the curtain away to see if I had hurt myself!
One of those parachute-buckle belts, keys and a couple of knives sure do make a lot of noise! :D

Bo Hansen
 
Yep, I've certainly noticed how heavy my pants are... problem is, I don't double up on any item - 1 wallet, 1 knife, 1 key chain, etc. Maybe I just need to wear shorts everywhere :rolleyes: I've thought about getting an around-town pack, but that seems like a hassle, too. A friend of mine carried one with him everwhere; he called it his "man's purse". I like that... in a way. :D
 
Trout Tamer said:
A friend of mine carried one with him everwhere; he called it his "man's purse". I like that... in a way. :D
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It's not a "man purse", it's European. I learn that from Senfield. :D
 
fruitbat said:
My wife always has to crack a joke about how much my pants weigh. The other day she told me that if I ever fell in to a lake, I would surely drown cause my pants where going to sink like a stone. A few weeks back she told me not to "throw" my pants on the floor at night because the crashing noise may wake the neighbors.
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Rofl your wife has a great sense of humor, made me laugh :D
 
My pants (jean shorts mostly) dont' weight much, but I don't have a cell phone or multitool sheaths hanging off a belt (I don't wear one). However, I just got a V'nox Cybertool 41 that I'd like to keep with me at all times, but it's too clunky and awkward in the pocket. I think I'm going to try and rig up a chain thingy with one of those keychains that split apart so I can hang it off a belt loop into my front pocket. If not, I may have to go with a belt and sheath pouch. :grumpy:
 
I actually weighted my fully loaded pants once: almost 3 pounds!

I'm a senior manager in a white collar environment, so the military look is out...

I only carry my cellphone, swisschamp (with pocketwrench II, in nylon pouch) and EDC knife (IWB) on my belt.

Then, I made myself a thin leather pouch to carry a Micra, spare batt, Kershaw Chive, Blazer Micro torch and Space pen, all of which I carry in my left front pocket. The right pocket contains my wallet. Keys are clipped to my belt and include an Arc AAA.

Main problem these days, is that every few months I add, or upgrade a gadget. When I upgrade, I have a hard time getting rid of the old one. Case in point: I used to be perfectly happy with an Arc AAA. Then I bought the Micra. You'd figure than any sensible person would either sell or ditch the AAA. But not me :rolleyes: I convinced myself that I absolutely need 2 flashlights now. But then again, that's all your fault :mad: You're the guys that convinced me that a 27-blade pocket knife just isn't enough. I absolutely need 1 other multi-tool and 2 other knives just to survive, right? :D

My only saving grace recently is that I bought a Sebbie to replace a SS Calypso Jr. I figure that I'm saving about 2-3 onces right there...... ...... ...... ...... ....... Hummmmmm ..... ....... ........ Maybe if I carry the Sebbie IWB on the right, the Calyspo could counterbalance IWB on the left......... ..............

Oh lord, Please help me :(
 
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LOL You guys are great! I only carry two blades and the regular stuff, but I HATE having stuff in my pockets. What's that maxpedition thing? I've been looking online for a leather belt pouch and decided it'd be cheaper if I made it myself. I want a belt pouch not an arse pack, but I don't know where to look. Any suggestions? HILARIOUS post BTW!
 
I've been doing my best to cut back on weight too.

1. I switched from using a wallet to using a money clip in my back right pocket.
2. And I carry license, AAA card, and ATM card in my front right pocket.
3. Then my keychain has only my keys on it, plus emergency match case, and that goes in the front right pocket as well.
4. Finally I just throw my SAK in the front left pocket, and hold my cellphone for the most part. If I have to carry something I'll throw it in my back left pocket.

All in all, the weight is alot less then what it used to be. If you stick to one knife, switch to a money clip, and eliminate crap on your keychain you should feel a big difference.
-Kevin
 
COOL! Those maxpedition things look to be the shiznit! Thanks gajinoz you're good business for maxpedition. I just ordered an H-1.
 
Ditto on the Fatboy...of course now I can carry a lot more stuff, so my Fatboy weighs a ton. It's a sickness...
 
I am considering getting a lightweight vest to shift some weight away from my pants.

Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance
 
Try this trick. I discovered it by accident. I got a pouch for both my SAK Trekker and itty bitty one ( I can never remember the name)

I was carrying the pouch with a paracord loop and attaching the loop to my belt. Using a "pass thru" loop so it comes on and off easily.

Well, I was carrying it in my back pocket and it got uncomfortable in the car. Just for the heck of it, I put the pouch in my FRONT pocket.

PRESTO! The loop was still over the back pocket but the greater distance to the front pocket made it.....hang... in the pocket instead of RESTING in it.

Thus, the pouch is sort of ...suspended....inside the pocket while the weight of it is on the line to the BELT. There is now NO perceived knife weight in the pocket.

Works.

:)
 
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