I have an iphone 6 but struggle with the same issue. Most of the time, it's in my purse and not a problem...it's when I don't carry my purse that it's an issue. I'm thinking of crocheting a little pouch on a cord so I can wear it around my neck. I don't like carrying it in my back pocket as I don't like sitting on it or risking dumping it in the toilet...I gave it to DH to carry for me and he bent over and almost dumped it in a pool. Neither would be a good thing.

I just got the 6+ one wk ago and wasn't too sure about liking the largeness but I must say I LOVE it. I do carry it in my purse though or a large wristlet . crochet pouch would work!

I don't wear slacks with pockets, or at least very seldom (prefer side zip slacks) so i never carried my phone in a pocket anyway. I have on occasion carried a phone or wallet in a coat or jacket pocket, and the iPhone fits in all my outerwear. My case has a couple of slots for ID and credit cards so it's very useful if I go purse-less.

When I see a regular sized iPhone now it looks like a toy :-)

I would love to have the 6+ but I am so used to carrying my iphone in the pocket of my running skorts and it just would not fit. Next up will likely be the 6 or maybe the new 6s when it hits the market this fall. I'm all about being portable and with the ipad mini, the 6+ would just seem like an almost-mini.

Me too Outside! The 6+ is just too big for me. I don't carry my phone in pants pockets either. A wristlet or wallet type with an area for id works well if you aren't carrying a purse. Rather than a crocheted something or other around my neck - I'd just as soon have a small crossover bag. I do have a little vinyl bag that held an id for some event that my old iphone fit great in - not sure the 6 will - haven't thought to try it! Although I do usually have my phone with me, I'm not one that must have it with me at all times, so if I didn't have a purse, etc., I would probably just not have my phone either.

Well, I like to walk/hike, and don't want to carry a purse or anything, but don't want to go without the phone, esp after having broken my ankles, so I'm in search of a non-constraining solution. Maybe I just need to bite the bullet and get cargo pants for hiking...

having a place for my phone is why I really like the couple of pairs of cargo 'capris' that I have !!

but, if I end up getting the 6+, I might just have to unearth the 'fanny pack' that I took when clearing out my parents' home... I like that better than a crossbag when active. I currently just carry my (smaller) phone with me sometimes if going out to dinner and I don't have a purse or pockets and either put it on the table or the bench next to me if in a booth...at home I usually just have it on a kitchen counter--- and miss some occasional phone calls!

jacket pockets are one of the few reasons I like colder weather!

Here are some ideas:

iPhone 6+ Carrying Products.

I have the 6+ and love it. It fits perfectly in a pocket in my purse. Or I just carry it. I have Patagonia jackets with zippers so it can go in those easily with no worries about falling out. Ditto for coat pockets. I've also put it in some pants pockets but those need to be somewhat deep. This is my first iphone -- my previous phone was also a large android
which I bought over the previous generation iphones which I found too
small and too heavy.

It's exactly the size I want but it may not be for everyone. The 6 is also an excellent phone if size is an issue. Nothing worse than not having a phone that's great for your needs IMO.

For those of you thinking about resurrecting fanny packs, re-consider and get one of these instead. After seeing that crazy man-sack and those crazy 'runnur' things fun2bhere posted, you need to see these. http://www.spibelt.com/products/spibelt/large-pocket-spibelt

I have both a small and the large pocket version and I do occasionally use them when I run. The large one will hold my phone, keys, and a lip balm. The fabric expands and they don't bounce around like fanny packs do.

Rococo you are so right. What works for one does not work for another. I love my iphone, but really wish they had stayed the size of the 5. I consider the 6 somewhat big! LOL The 6+ seems too much like tablet size to me. I don't have sight issues, so the smaller is fine. Yes, carrying your phone when walking/hiking is a good idea. I do not hike alone and most of the time have company when walking. I have an arm band I can use for my phone and I have a sports bra that actually has a little pocket (inside) where you can tuck a phone. Several of my exercise pants have those just inside the waistband.

My first smart phone is a 6+, which I bought about 6 months ago, solely for the camera function and easier to see screen. I hate it so much. It is so huge that it's impossible to carry without a purse or something hanging off my body, which I detest. As a result, it's usually in my purse, not handy to get to at all, so I take no pictures. I always miss calls because I don't keep my purse at my side at home and often it's locked in the trunk of my car. Also nothing can be done one handed, it's just so clunky. I'm counting the months when I can "upgrade" to a flip phone that will fit in my pocket or bra. :)

i like the looks of the spibelt- looks much cooler than my mom's fanny pack! :) they should call it 'not your mom's fanny pack'!

a decent camera and easier to see screen are reasons enough to get a smartphone, imo!

I do have a wristband holder that friends gave me that has a nice zippered pocket to hold a cell phone,cc/id/etc and a little pocket for a small mp3 player, but to be honest tho, i really don't use it... i don't think it could stretch enough to accommodate a 6+. if walking locally, i usually just choose not to bring a phone if I'm not wearing something that has pockets... i definitely could never put a phone in my bra and be comfortable- I'd rather just hold it!!

http://www.simple.be/answer/500

That one is quite simple. I have made cases for myself and many friends. They are not difficult to make. I am sure there will be a ton of them on etsy if they aren't already.

I have no problem carrying my 6+ in my back pocket of most anything I wear mostly Levi jeans. I wear a size 4 and it never is a problem in my pocket. I find I rarely use my MacAir as the screen is large enough to do most anything on it. I would never go back smaller. I use it a lot on the treadmill to watch shows for the hour I walk.

ravencajun, that's a simple looking case, but unfortunately, I don't wear belts.

I'm think this is where the Apple Watch comes in ;)

ha! no kidding, Errant! There's no way I'd carry a phone around my neck.. pouch or not. I would and do wear small cross body bags for the kinds of activities where I want my hands free. The key difference is where the phone falls. I would not want something hanging on or bouncing on my chest. On my hip bone? perfect! Btw Annie, the make them in all sizes-- including what would be the likely size of your crocheted pouch.

Much as I hate it, the bf wears a fanny pack when he's carrying his camera-- the fanny pack holds an extra lens, backup batteries and a few other photo geek items.

Ha, this is kind of funny. After much resistance, a few months back I finally decided I should move to a smartphone for various reasons so I have a hand me down from an uncle that's apparently way cooler than me. I could not STAND the thing for the first few weeks (size and operating it) and I still think it's clunky - iphone4s people! I'll eventually fully adjust. I do wonder what future phones are going to look like.

LOL Funky, he needs a "man purse". I feel your pain, I have never liked the look of a fanny pack, but I imagine it comes in handy for him.

Shee - you sound just like my hubby!!! Now he loves his phone (we both use iphones). I never thought he would text but he really got into it! It's neat to send each other little notes during the day. He uses apps, even has several he uses for work!

I bought a new 5S the day before the 6 came out because I always carry my phone in front pants pocket and I knew the 6 phablets wouldn't fit there. Not sure what I'll do when my 5S dies if all the iPhones are still big.

Tory Burch has a super cute black quilted phone case with the iconic gold-chain-threaded-with-leather handle. I've thought about that one more than a few times!

No, not black, no matter how cute. Once on the car floor, not to be found for days! Stopped by Apple today to browse. The 6plus may be fine. It's lighter and narrower than my Galaxy 3, ....just taller. Thanks for the interesting replies. Fun seeing all the different ways to carry.

Fun seeing all the different ways to carry.

Lol! A whole new meaning to "are you carrying?" and concealed carry laws!! I just pictured Wyatt Earp and Ike Clanton at 20 paces whipping out their iphones...draw your iphone...fastest texter in the west!

Tube sock or iron on pocket.

I just bought an iPhone 6 Plus 10 day ago. My handbag has two exterior pockets (on each end, they wrap around sides) that phone goes in when shopping, etc. It does fit in jeans back pocket if walking around the house, or I carry. I worry about dumping it also, but so far, so good.... knock on wood.

I always put my phone (past and present) in the same outside purse pocket. Always know where it is, never falls out.

I was a bit hesitant to buy that big iphone 6 plus, but it's fantastic, and I very quickly got used to it. The size is a non-problem, and the bigger screen and text is so much easier on my eyes. Go for it!

Just finished my crocheted iphone 6 pouch...now I can sling it onto my shoulder or over my head to carry my phone on my walks when I don't have pockets....

I have it as my wallet so it usually stays in the purse. When exercising, on the machine. My sister and I also refer to our carrying hands as "the claw" - when we're clutching something it will stay forever in the claw and we'll barely notice! ("Do you want me to put that bottle of wine in my bag?" "No it's fine, it's in the claw.")