after much experimentation these are my base pocket contents:
left front pocket:
samsung rugby pro
right front pocket:
keys
cherry chapstick
Fenix E11 flashlight
rubber band wallet with:
-drivers license
-debit card
-comanche club card
-2 bandaids
left back pocket:
5 tissues folded up
and a leatherman juice S2 on my hip
my coat pockets (or cargo pants depending on the season) have:
paper clip
floss
paper measure tape from ikea
more kleenex
pen
short pencil
small bag of skittles
couple rubber bands
moist towelette
1 dime
most of which is stored in a sandwich bag
and yes, I watched a lot of MacGyver when I was young :D you'd be amazed what you can accomplish with some basic "tools"