When I leave the house, I have my jacket, gloves, boots, jeans, and helmet on. The jacket has the following in the pockets. For me, these are a must:

1. A pill box. I have my medication as well as some tylenol in case I get a headache.
2. A comb. I admit it. I’m vain, and I like to comb my hair when that helmet comes off!
3. A tire gauge. I check my tire pressure regularly, and by having that gauge in my pocket, it’s easy to remember to do it before I leave.
4. My regular glasses and my prescription sunglasses (one in my pocket, one on my face).
5. A handkerchief. This has saved me so many times. I don’t always use it for blowing my nose.
6. Cell phone.
7. House key. Yeah, I know, this sounds dumb, but I have forgotten that key too many times!
8. My wallet with my license and registration.
9. I have since removed the final item from my jacket because I’ve got a new bike. My old bike needed to have the mirror regularly adjusted. It had to be tightened every trip, and sometimes in between during stops. Yes, I have tools under my seat, but keeping a wrench in my pocket just made life so much easier!