Rear pockets

[Puddles]

Does every item of bike-wear need rear pockets?
Do you use the rear pockets of windproofs and waterproofs.
When you have multiple layers on, you do use rear pockets of inner layers?

I always use a bag when I ride, so rear pockets are of little use. In summer, with a race jersey, I use the rear pocket for issues and a map and gloves when off the bike. I can't think of any use for small zippered rear pockets. High chest pockets are much more useful for me, for storing gloves, hat, keys, wallet.
I would love to see more pocket options for outer wear. I think designers are a bit lazy and automatically put rear pockets on all bikewear, as a badge of bike-usage.

Far easier

 

[lee1980sim]

Chest pocket to me = sore nip from chaffing I use rear pockets and saddle bag

 

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