How heavy is your sporran?

[AKScott]

I have been having some apron-not-laying-flat issues, partly related to the amount of junk in my sporran.

I got my contents down under 30 ounces, wallet, keys, unsmart phone and Tom Mix pocket knife.

It's made a difference. I am looking at both utilitarian sgians dubh and possibly coming up with a lighter sattelite wallet for the essentials.

I bet I can get sporran contents down to 10-12 ozs if I work at it, curious if I need to.

[Spartan Tartan]

I keep wallet, phone and keys. That's it. I have no idea how much it weighs, but I've never had a problem with it.

Edit: For you military types out there, I also keep a challenge coin (now). Got busted on that once. It won't happen again

[ForresterModern]

As a physician virtually always on call (even when out of town or out of country) I have a little bit more than the average bear to carry with me---typically pager, smartphone, ID and keys for work, plus my own personal cell, wallet, car keys, cash, handkerchief, eye drops, chapstick, and a small medicine vial (emergency doses for a heart rhythm condition). All that stuff does not fit in a single sporran, and the cells and pager don't look good hanging off the belt with the kilt. So I typically put all the work stuff in my sporran with my wallet (sans cash, driver's license and a credit card or two which I keep in a mini-wallet) eye drops, handkerchief and meds, and use a small belt pouch over my left hip to carry the actively used gear---personal cell, mini-wallet, car keys--as it is smaller and shallower than the sporran and easier to get into and out of (I am not fond of the appearence of digging for the bottom of my sporran in my crotch so frequently). I will try to weigh out my stuff when I get a minute later today around my scale for a better idea of my "load".

[Chas]

I think you might be going down the wrong trail here. Surely it is for high or low you wear your sporran that makes the biggest difference, not how much it weighs?

Regards

Chas

[Jordan]

I keep my phone, wallet, keys then the other junk that I think I'll need during the time I'll be out.

I have a challenge coin I picked up in Cyprus a few years back, I don't carry mine about because no one over here would know what it was.

[Father Bill]

I agree on the comment regarding height. At the same time, yesterday I purchased a belt case for my cell phone to get it out of my sporran and make it more accessible. When I wear a jacket I distribute a couple of items to the inner pockets as well.

[thescot]

I don't have any idea what it weighs, but I carry a lot less stuff than I used to. I have a sporran wallet with jus the essentials (driver's license, insurance card, credit card, and money), a handkerchief, and a change purse.

I try to wear other clothing with pockets for cell phone and such. Only if I am out for a long day in the woods or something do I carry a lot of stuff anymore.

And finally, I agree that where you wear it is important. I keep mine much higher than I used to.

Of course, some of us really need a heavier sporran . . . and then, some of us don't.

ADDED: I also purchased a small belt pouch recently for those times when I need a little more stuff, but I haven't used it yet.

[cruiser348]

I reduce the weight by using a money clip for my id, some cash and one credit card. Beyond that have a cell, my keys, and sometimes a small knife, depending on where I'm going. Sadly, this is all I can get in my small daywear sporran wo having to take everything out to get to the bottom. Have considered a clip case for my phone stuck inside the top of the kilt where it won't be seen but will be easy to reach.

[McElmurry]

I have a little bit more than the average bear to carry with me

Have you considered a piiiicinic basket?

[OC Richard]

I've always got wallet, keys, and cell and that's about it except for tissues (in case my eyes water), eyedrops if my eyes are feeling dry, and a couple foam earplugs (to quickly shut off a drone if it malfunctions at a gig).

My sporran is fairly large and heavy and it can hold a lot of stuff.