Pockets on Women's Pants

[Kevin Leonard]

My #1 criteria when purchasing shorts is that they have usable pockets. I'm lucky in that men's shorts usually have them, unless they're specific athletic shorts. Most women in STEM that I know have found ways around the pocket problem- wearing men's clothing, belts, backpacks, etc.

Cargo shorts are so useful at competitions though, as carrying around tools and scouting lists and such is so much easier and more convenient in my pockets than my backpack, and I'd hope nobody at competitions is making scouting decisions based off my fashion sense anyway

[Cory]

Originally Posted by techhelpbb

http://mashable.com/2014/11/17/mark-.../#FYwbmx8cWuqW

Irony! How many of you have seen Dean in dress pants?

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...nton-kamen.jpg

>>>Deam Kamen in the Oval Office with then President Bill Clinton wearing jeans.<<<

I don't see how that's relevant to what I wrote. I didn't say you can't wear jeans every day. Dean looks substantially less goofy wearing all denim than he would if he wore cargo pants every day.

It makes perfect sense why someone like the people you listed would only have one real day to day outfit in their wardrobe...however I don't think you'll find many of those people whose outfit includes cargo pants.

[Madison]

I used to carry a backpack at competitions. My backpack has since fallen apart and since I have no other need for one, I didn't replace it.

We have a tool bag that travels with the robot that I use if I need something. If I need to have something special or an extra set of something or another, I'll just throw them in my purse. I sort of enjoy the idea that I'm probably the only coach in FRC (or one of very, very few) doing it while carrying a Kate Spade purse.

[IKE]

Some team needs to convert their give-away fund for some of these:

Custom Leathercraft 1104 Multi-Purpose Poly Tool Holder

[Foster]

Originally Posted by IKE

Some team needs to convert their give-away fund for some of these:

Custom Leathercraft 1104 Multi-Purpose Poly Tool Holder

That looks pretty cool!!!

Originally Posted by EricH

And then there's the RoboMom solution (borrowed by LRIs everywhere, and FTAs at least for a while). It's a vest with a lot of pockets.

Of course, the question of whether vests are fashionable is one that should be answered by someone who isn't an engineer.

I have a Woolrich vest that I've had for almost 30 years that I primarily use for kiteflying. Same problem you are on the flying field and need to have extra string, tails, cutting things, tape, water, etc. It's worked well for me. It's cotton and has a vented back with mesh so it's cool to wear all day.

I've worn it at some VEX events and somewhere around here is a picture of RoboMom with our vests, they are indeed a fashion statement.

Pro tip, check them for length, I got the Woolrich one because the extra length covers well below my belt in the back when I'm down on my knees.

Most days for VEX stuff I carry a small canvas bag (it's a re-purposed insulated lunch bag. There is an inside pocket for the phone.

[techhelpbb]

Originally Posted by Cory

I don't see how that's relevant to what I wrote. I didn't say you can't wear jeans every day. Dean looks substantially less goofy wearing all denim than he would if he wore cargo pants every day.

It makes perfect sense why someone like the people you listed would only have one real day to day outfit in their wardrobe...however I don't think you'll find many of those people whose outfit includes cargo pants.

Not to say that I agree with other people on this, but people often consider Dean eccentric.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...717-story.html

So, at least to me, suggesting that cargo pants all the time is more eccentric is kind of ironic. What's the difference? More pockets? Would carpenter pants made of denim be any better they also have more pockets.

[kristinweiss]

Originally Posted by Red2486

This is my go-to! I have a fanny pack that I always wear at competitions, otherwise I'm carting around a back pack all day. You can find all kinds of sizes and styles these days (I have two from Amazon) and they are incredibly convenient.

I tried to convince my kids that we need team logo fanny packs but sadly they rejected the idea I guess I will just have to get one online and rock it solo at competitions

[Katie_UPS]

Originally Posted by kristinweiss

I tried to convince my kids that we need team logo fanny packs but sadly they rejected the idea I guess I will just have to get one online and rock it solo at competitions

I recently determined that fanny packs are the way to go. To me, it's the best compromise: it won't swing around like a purse and get in the way, and I get to wear my preferred pants. I'm thinking of getting something with a goofy print.

[Jon Stratis]

If not fanny packs, purses, or vests, you can always try tool belts. One of my graduated students had used one from The Original Pink Box - it was definitely built to be durable!
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Pink.../dp/B002DMLJNK

[Ian Curtis]

I'm surprised how many people think wearing shorts is okay. Many facilities require long pants. OSHA leaves it to management to weigh the hazards, but I believe liability coverage often comes down on the side of long pants. See this PDF from a joint insurance fund in New Jersey.

[kristinweiss]

Originally Posted by Ian Curtis

I'm surprised how many people think wearing shorts is okay.

Personally, I only ever wear Norts or athletic leggings to competitions because I always find myself running all around and for me, jeans or other pants are too hot and not nearly as comfortable to move around in. Also, most of my "real pants" are still pretty thin and provide very little additional protection considering I still end up with cuts and bruises while wearing them.

[Forhire]

Pockets tend to wear out fairly quick holding tools. Most trades use utility belts, they hold more and are easier to organize. At the end of the day you take off your belt and everything is there for the next day. Less chance of losing tools. Kinda along the line of the fanny pack but more utilitarian.

A quick search turn up this one for women:
http://women.duluthtrading.com/store...cessor=content

A belt pouch might be good also.
http://women.duluthtrading.com/store...cessor=content

Carhartt makes work pants for women.
http://www.carhartt.com/content/prod...tFinder-121715

[Madison]

Originally Posted by Forhire

A quick search turn up this one for women:
http://women.duluthtrading.com/store...cessor=content

One wonders what makes one tool belt better suited for women than another.

[Forhire]

Originally Posted by Madison

One wonders what makes one tool belt better suited for women than another.

I suspect the belts are smaller. A few years ago I went shopping for a new framing belt and couldn't get the the one I really liked because I was too skinny.

[rockinthespecs]

I have a pocket obsession and need to have lots of them to keep my things organized. Since women's pants lack the pockets that I need, I have found wearing a light jacket or sweatshirt is the way to go.
I also like to wear a cinch bag and carry a carry a clipboard to gain more space.