(JetPens provided this product at no charge to The Pen Addict for review purposes.)
The Jam Jam Double Pouch from Livework is a small but useful pouch that features a double opening. All of the small stationery pouches that I'm familiar with only have a single zipper and a single pouch inside to store things. The concept with this pouch is similar, except there are two zippers and two separate compartments inside the slim pouch. This makes it easy to separate different types of items into the two pouches, or simply use one side to store everything since both compartments are part of the same outer pouch.
In my use, I've been putting fountain pens in one side and gel pens in the other. This keeps them separate so I know where to find a certain pen I'm looking for. Regardless of which pouches I'm using, the overall thickness and shape of the whole thing is always the same. And when it's empty, it's incredibly flat and easy to store.
The pouch can easily fit a phone, 3.5x5.5" notebook, note cards, wireless earbuds, keys, and any number of small items that you want to safely store.
Since there's no internal organization in either side, this isn't a great option for any delicate items. Everything in there is being jostled around with everything else, so scratches will occur. There's protection between the two sides because of the inner dividing fabric, but it's thin and only adds minimal protection. Plus, it just feels silly storing only two pens in this pouch.
For me, this pouch is better used with small items that you carry on a regular basis. Writing utensils definitely fit this category, but so does everything else. Cables, hair ties, small tools, medicine, hand wipes and hand sanitizer. The list goes on, and this pouch really excels at adapting to what you put in it.
Aside from the two zippers, there's just a small loop at one end that lets you attach a ring or carabiner so you can attach the case to something else. This is great if you want to attach it to a lanyard inside your bag so it's easy to pull out of the bottomless cavern where all the big objects are stored. You could attach it to a key ring if you really wanted.
Finally, my favorite feature of this pouch: the pattern on the fabric. This one is called "Tree" for obvious reasons, and it just makes me happy every time I look at it. There are four other patterns to choose from, and they're all happy and whimsical designs. I picked Tree because I like the greens that are used in the pattern, and the happy little trees make me think of watching Bob Ross on TV when I was a kid. The fabric also has a smooth coating that feels a bit like wax, but it doesn't attract hair and lint as easily. It's easy to wipe clean and should protect the case from wear and tear a bit over the years.
The Jam Jam Double Pouch from Livework is a fantastic little case that can be just about anything you need it to be. It's versatile, compact, well-made, and easy to pack up and carry along. At just under $12, it's also a great value. If you need a small pouch (and let's be honest, who doesn't?) to organize little bits and pens, give it a shot. The biggest problem is picking one of the colorways.
(JetPens provided this product at no charge to The Pen Addict for review purposes.)
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