I own jackets from Columbia Sportswear and L.L. Bean that feature special pockets to hold my cell phone. The one from Columbia is much better than the one from L.L. Bean because my Motorola e815 fits in the pocket with the leather case on.
Now, Nike is offering shoes that connect with your iPod to gather data about your exercise. They also have clothes which offer ways to carry your iPod.
Just do it. Turn on the iPod. Now. Really. Just turn it on OK? Batteries are dead?