Work Apron – Anything like it?

Gear creep (meaning adding on gear that one may not really need but it sounds cool)..lol..kidding.

How about modifying something you already take with you? A stake bag or other small stuff sack that clips to two of your belt loops, for instance.

Isn't this the site where everyone was cutting out their pockets for like 3g weight savings ;) now you want your pockets back!

i use my pants and/or jacket pockets.. comes attached for use all day :)

zpacks multipack

If the zipper doesn’t appeal, I bet Joe would make you one with a flap closure so you could use it open-topped.

It's probably an MYOG project to get it just right, but I found this:

http://eaglewc.com/change-apron-100-spun-polyester.html

It's made from Polyester and it says 6.4oz, but that might be the material weight. At any rate, polyester is pretty light.

That would be about perfect, Max. Nice, big pockets. Will check it out.

> Why not take the home depot one?

Cotton. Don't want to haul around a wet, double layer of cotton around my waist.

> now you want your pockets back! i use my pants and/or jacket pockets…

I don't like to hike with stuff in my pants pockets, distracting, and/or jabs leg. Plus, my pants pockets are not large enough for all the stuff I'd like handy.

I'd like to be able to take my pack off, and still have a couple of large pockets, that could substitute for a fanny pack on a short packless walkabout, OR be a handy place to stash cooking gear while making breakfast/dinner. Better than setting utensils on the ground.

If I can figure this out, the pockets would be low enough to be compatible with a pack hip belt, yet high enough to not flop against the top of the leg.

What about fashioning one yourself out of a tyvek envelope and light cord? Or even smaller freezer bags with holes punched to thread cord through? Then it's also somewhat water resistant and can be closed up, and light.

The most UL option, of course, would be to tie the leg holes of your boxer briefs and thread your shoelace through the waistband. That way you have zero extra carried weight and the construction is multi-purpose.