Random thought for the day

[mecsw500]

At my age and with my knees shorts are probably against several city or county ordinances.

I'm sure it would startle the horses and frighten the children.

They're not a good look for me.

 

[Bfromla]

At my age and with my knees shorts are probably against several city or county ordinances.

I'm sure it would startle the horses and frighten the children.

They're not a good look for me.

Thank you for the discretion

 

[RapidSpyder]

And your point is?

I'd rather wear cargo pants than a cross-body bag.

Have several myself…. My white legs might scare children too….

 

[RapidSpyder]

 

[Albec]

A man purse indeed.

I got mine in Thailand for $10. Lasted a few years now. Keeps your items safe in locations where you need to have things in front of you and you don't have to rummage in your pockets for you wallet or your phone. The thing you might wear on yourt belt can obstruct access to your pocket and you don't want to reveal that area of your body to public scrutiny whilst accessing your wallet.

I carry my 8" iPad air, wallet, and cellphone in the three separate vertical load compartments. It also carries a pen and spares for my hearing aids and one or two other minor items.

I don't use it on the Spyder, but for everywhere else, I can grab it and go without worrying about trying to store everything in pant pockets. My keys clip to it.

I like to travel light, wallet, keys, and my phone. They all fit in my pockets, and I don't have to worry about the possibility of forgetting my carry-on luggage.

 

[mecsw500]

I like to travel light, wallet, keys, and my phone. They all fit in my pockets, and I don't have to worry about the possibility of forgetting my carry-on luggage.

You get used to the man purse type thing. It’s safer in some parts of the world as you can access things with your eyes to the front. With a 1 to 1.5 inch wide strap made from a car seat belt grade material, it’s a secure practical item and not a fashion statement. It carries your passport too. Much harder to pick pocket from than items in your pockets, especially in crowded areas.

If you look at men in Asia, the Middle East or Europe, the use of the wide strap man purse type item, made from sturdy textile material like a motorcycle jacket is common. The material is often incorporating the same waterproof 3M membrane for keeping your items dry in torrential rain is a must, certainly in Asia.

I understand not forgetting things, but after a while you get used to knowing quickly when you don’t feel the presence of it in front of you, it becomes instinctive.

 

[Little Blue]

Man's Purse!
I'm not sure about that problem.

Very interesting topic for talking about here on the Spyder Forum. I have used a fanny pack. I usually keep it on and under my shirt or jacket

The type I used had a good belt Not the velcro fasten type. I only had my Sunglasses, CCard, and $5.00 in case of an emergency. My CCard has my picture on for extra protection.

The real truth is, if someone has you marked, they will get whatever they need.

Just remember your Life is more important than your 'so called valuables'.

 

[mecsw500]

Unfortunately, when traveling internationally you need to carry more than just a few things. There’s no home to leave things at. You try to become somewhat aware of your surroundings. It’s a risk, but having worked in many unsavory parts of the globe, you tend to be more situationally aware than the average tourist. You’ll never fit in, but just don’t dress like a tourist.

Back home, off the bike, I carry, always. The sturdy man purse keeps things clear of your belt, unlike a fanny pack.

On the bike, recently it’s been an Alpine Stars thigh bag. It’s small enough that waterproofs go over it, no trouble. It drops just down just far enough below your jacket waistband so as not to be uncomfortable. It carries wallet, hearing aids, and is somewhere to put the phone and keys when off the bike.

It doesn’t look like some kind of tactical military wear either. Nothing screams “mess with me” more than “tactical” gear in my opinion. It looks like regular motorcycle clothing. Some of the thigh bags are way too big, like you can carry half the world in them and you’ll never get waterproofs over them.

 

[Albec]

Jerry knows all about it.

 

[Raven]

In my younger years, I wore a Barbour waxed cotton jacket (enduros and street).
This thing was great, waterproof, and had enough pockets to carry a small lunch for twelve.

 

[Cobranut]

When I'm overseas, particularly in Asia, I carry one of those cross-body bags.
I travel to the Philippines regularly, and, public restrooms don't even have toilet paper. I always carry tissues and wet wipes in the bag, and it's a good spot for any small items I pick up in the shops, without having to lug around a shopping bag.
It's also handy when using a scooter to get around, as it can be worn or stored in the under seat storage.
I'd feel odd carrying one in the US, but over there nobody gives it a second glance, as it's a common thing for men to carry around.
I do like the utility of cargo shorts and pants though. They're very convenient and comfortable for concealed carry.

 

[Albec]

 

[mecsw500]

In my younger years, I wore a Barbour waxed cotton jacket (enduros and street).
This thing was great, waterproof, and had enough pockets to carry a small lunch for twelve.

I had one too when I lived in the UK. That thing was waterproof through the nastiest of wet weather. It was warm too with its fleeced cotton lining. It’s a shame what was a reasonable price jacket has become a high price fashion accessory last time I looked. Every trials or trails rider owned one. Everybody who rode to work through British weather owned one.

But, of course, what worked in the cold and wet of old UK, would frankly just melt in the 107F weather we are having right now.

I remember the other thing we all owned for a waterproof one-piece over-suit was the Barry Sheen Rukka one-piece. It was a little bit more expensive, but was the ultimate all day in the rain touring gear where you wore your leathers underneath. A Rukka over-suit, Derri Boots, and Rukka over-mitts and you were completely bone dry, even in a monsoon. I looked at Rukka prices now and nearly fainted.

I wish I still had both of these items today, but I left them behind when I emigrated 36 years ago. They got lost in the move. Probably wouldn’t have fitted me any more anyway, I suspect.

But boy do I miss that Barbour Jacket though.

 

[RapidSpyder]

 

[RapidSpyder]

Adult version of old limerick…

 

[RapidSpyder]

Answer: Jim would beam as much Jim Beam as Jim could beam, if Jim could beam Jim Beam.

 

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[Bfromla]

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"Ooh eeh, ooh aah aah
Ting tang wallawalla bingbang
Ooh eeh, ooh aah aah
Ting tang wallawalla bang bang“

 

[racoon]

"Ooh eeh, ooh aah aah
Ting tang wallawalla bingbang
Ooh eeh, ooh aah aah
Ting tang wallawalla bang bang“

:::joining the sing-a-long:::