I've started using a cute little three-wheeled walker when I go to the mall and it's perfect for my imbalance problem. I can scoot along (as opposed to the awkwardness of using a cane). My Rollator walker has a small pouch for carrying the stuff that Chris is talking about: water, phone, etc. Also, I've discovered a rolling cane produced in Belgium (I think rolling canes have been outlawed in the US). It's called a "Wheeleo," and they won't ship direct to the states, but if you have a relative in the EU (which I do) that person can buy one and ship it to you. I'm not recommending it, so don't sue me. But stay tuned and I'll let you know if it works for my polyneuropathy balance issues. And if it's easy to control.