An improved key caddy device includes a rectangular strip of flexible sheet material that forms a case by overlapping the transverse edges and fastening them together with a first fastener assembly, e.g., a two-part snap button fastener, fixed to the strip. A key ring is carried, advantageously in a grommet, on the strip adjacent one of its longitudinal edges to receive one or more keys. A folded sheet bearing text, e.g., a printed road map, is enclosed within the flexible case and held therein by a second fastener assembly, e.g., two pieces of Velcro.RTM.. A user of the caddy device accesses the road map or like folded sheet by opening the case and disconnecting the second fastener assembly to free the text containing sheet from the case.
A foldable, weather-resistant reference guide for wearing on the arm, torso, or leg. The foldable, weather-resistant reference guide is attached to a soft, flexible keeping member that holds the reference guide in a folded configuration. The keeping member is connected to or comprised of at least one flexible strap such as an elastic strap that encircles the arm, torso, or leg. The reference guide itself is made of a synthetic fiber paper for weather-resistance. The reference guide folds-up when not in use and is held in place by the keeping member so that the reference guide does not interfere with any physical activities such as snow skiing. The keeping member and reference guide can be opened, unfolded, refolded, and closed with only one hand, even while wearing bulky gloves. The entire invention is made of flexible materials that are comfortable, durable, and safe to a person wearing the article and participating in a rigorous physical activity. The reference guide is typically a map.
