Well since I posted my last response I decided to go for it. This Friday past I ditched the MTB shorts and relied on just the jersey and cycling jackets rear pockets to carry my stuff. I got to admit I think my fears might have been unjustified. The pockets haven't so much as even given me reason to think something might fall out. Once I started to load things up I could see that it would be pretty hard for things to just fall out. In fact I'm surprised at how well things stay put and don't even shift around.

So much like my first pair of padded cycling shorts, I have seen the light and will use the pockets as intended.

Thanks for the feedback and the positive reinforcement that the pockets do what they are designed to do, carry your stuff and not loose your stuff.

fasthair