[psychomugs]

In my time abroad in Japan, I found that bringing a small bag was almost an imperative compared to the US where it still seems taboo. This relaxes the pocketability constraint so bringing a larger phone isn't as big of a deal.

[wyclif]

I get what you're saying because I'm in SE Asia now. Here a lot of men carry small bags. In places like the Philippines men even carry small shoulder bags that are purse size. That's why it's a bit different from the West (especially USA) where most men either carry a bigger bag like a backpack and messenger bag or else no bag at all. The fact that the iPhone SE slips easily into a front jeans pocket is a major convenience in the West.

[mnky9800n]

What? Why is it taboo to have a bag for your stuff?

[SenHeng]

Psycho mugs is probably referring to man-purses when he says bags. Very popular and something many men carry over here.

https://images.app.goo.gl/dWdwN4K1uwNe8DGX6

[L_226]

There is a US version too, you just have to put a pistol in it https://www.511tactical.com/lv6.html /s

[amyjess]

Before I transitioned, I used to carry my stuff around in a camera bag. It was really roomy and didn't carry any of the social stigma messenger bags had at the time.

(and not having to deal with that social stigma anymore was a nice benefit of transitioning...)

[dr_zoidberg]

I wear a jacket with big inside pockets. Works like a charm, frees up pocket space in the pants and I get to carry everything. Been doing that for years now. Way-too-big phones became uncomfortable when sitting in a car or other tight spaces a long time ago.

[brewdad]

What do you do in the summer? I can't do cargo shorts ALL the time.

[dr_zoidberg]

Well I grew up in a dry place that gets 42+ degrees celsius (over 108°F) so I absolutely don't mind wearing a light denim jacket in summer where I live now, where temperature barely reaches 30° C (86° F).

Cargo shorts can also be an alternative, though I understand in some contexts they might not be appropriate aparel.

[vbezhenar]

It's not cool and many people prefer to be like everyone rather than using what's convenient for them.

For example using short dress for men probably is more convenient as it allows better cooling for their genitalia which is important for reproductive function and generally for health. Yet outside of Scotland dresses are not considered an appropriate for men and nobody even dares to use them.

[mkl]

> Yet outside of Scotland dresses are not considered an appropriate for men and nobody even dares to use them.

This may be true of most modern western cultures, but is quite wrong in general: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men's_skirts

[72deluxe]

Nobody in Scotland wears them either TBH! It's cold up there.

[rs23296008n1]

Some would say drafty. Especially without underwear.

[72deluxe]

A good kilt is heavy and warm and if you wear one to a social gathering, it's a hot thing to wear. But wearing it outside is a brave thing to do, particularly in the damp cold air of autumn/winter.

Probably why they have long socks/hose to stop your legs freezing.

[rs23296008n1]

What sort of low temperature is a kilt still comfortable outside without long socks etc?

[zmix]

Behold! You want us guys to wear man-purses and mini skirts?

[polar]

I don't think many Scots go around wearing kilts all the time. Whereas in walmer climes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mundu and variants exist.

[wyclif]

Never, ever, call a kilt a 'dress' in the presence of a Scotsman.

[Spooky23]

People usually think 80s/90s fanny packs, which look dorky.

Now you have lunatics who feel the need to walk around with loaded pistols, but don't want to have a holster to effectively use it. So you see gun fanny packs in some places.

Looking like a dork or a nut isn't appealing to everyone.