You can ditch the backpack if you have the Armpocket

You’re on vacation, but you don’t want to carry a pack or a purse. You still need a place for cellphone, keys, credit cards, cash and other staples, which is not easy without substantial pockets or bulky items such as shoulder bags or backpacks -- unless, that is, you are armed with the Armpocket.

It straps around your biceps and has a touch-through window for controlling electronic devices on the move. The water-resistant padded carrier comes in three sizes (the largest fits devices up to 5 1/2 inches long and 3 1/4 inches wide) and has internal pockets for keys and cards; an audio port for headphones; and a Velcro-strap closure.

Info: Armpocket, (877) 276-7628, costs $26.95-$34.95.