rpenmanparker 

Well sort of free. Or as a friend of mine likes to say, "Not free, but included!"

First let me say I am not trying to reopen any of the myriad discussions pitting under-saddle bags against carrying tools in the jersey pocket. I figure it is one of those, "There are two kinds of people..." things. So let's just say if you are like me, and prefer to carry your tools in your back pocket, read on.

If you have ever flown in business, business first, or first class overseas, you will know what I am talking about. The "amenitites" pouch supplied by the airline to its upper class customers makes a nearly perfect bag for tools and usually fits nicely in the center jersey pocket. I always just discard all the junk right away anyway, the comb, eyeshade, tiny tooth brush and paste, water spray can, etc. The real gem is the bag. They come in different sizes and fabrics, but many are just right and often fairly water proof. I just returned from a vacation trip with four of them, in two different sizes due to flying two different airlines there and back and travelling with my wife. I have been using one of the larger type for about 25 years, but I came back with a smaller one this time, and am thinking of giving it a try.

If you are like most folks and don't fly in the upper class cabins overseas, no problem. No, I don't expect you to pay $5,000-10,000 just to get a tool bag or to squander a lifetime supply of frequent flyer points if that is not your thing. But you could easily have a friend, relative or business colleague who does. It is not all that uncommon. And anyone who travels overseas on business regularly has more of these things than he/she could possibly use for any purpose. I sure most of them just get tossed or left on the plane. A friend wouldn't mind snagging one for you. I wouldn't be surprised if you couldn't grab on off an upperclass seat when you are exiting a plane after travelling in economy.

Hope this helps.

gc3

All the ones I've ever got, I'd consider too big. This thread will only work if you name names, i.e., which airlines have amenity pouches that fit....

...no, wait a minute...let's resurrect the droopy pocket dialog that goes with this topic...

kleng

I just use the small size zip lock snack and sandwich style bags, which by default are fully water proof.
As they are clear you can quickly see what is inside, I double bag them to make it stronger. I have one for the tools tube and compressed air and one for the gels etc. The small size fit's neatly into the jersey pockets with the narrow openings.

Their also great to prevent the phone from getting wet.

Small Plastic Bags | Glad®

To avoid the droopy pocket syndrome you just spread the load across the three pockets.

rpenmanparker 

The United ones I just got are a bit large, but the Lufthansa ones are just right. Perhaps because they run three classes and business is not the top. So the pouch is smaller. Who knows?

Leinster

On touch screen phones you can also read/send texts, start/stop your strava, take phone calls etc without taking it out of the ziploc bag.

Lazyass

I don't use this leather tobacco pouch much anymore, kind of stopped when I began carrying a cell phone in my jersey but it fits perfectly in a jersey pocket, nothing will puncture it and it will last forever. Has a vinyl waterproof liner inside, very tough. It's great for tools if you don't use a saddle bag. Everything I put in my saddle bag can fit in it. Not bad for $15.

Castleford Drawstring Pouch - Black

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Jseis 

Saggy? Tell that to the Domestiques.

The fashion horror, the horror.

This works great 'cause clear and long zipper & $7.50. Pack-It? Sac Xsmall - Spill-Proof Sacs | Official Eagle Creek Website

Terry66

Double bag??? That adds like .000341 grams.

Slackerprince

Cav working as a domestique. Love it.


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PVFD304

I'm using an old blood glucose meter case (daughter is Type I). Fits tube, 2 co2 cartridges, inflator head, multitool, levers, keys, and money.

kc0bbq

If being world champion doesn't get you out of being waterboy I don't know what could.

Slackerprince

Payback for the lead-out.

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