Anemone wrote:
I like having my hands free, and having to hunch one shoulder up doesn't appeal to me either, so I use some combination of a backpack, pockets, and a small bag with a long strap that goes across my body diagonally.
Pretty much what I do, or a (gasp!) fanny pack. Actually, for me, having my hands free is non-negotiable, sort of a sensory thing.
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