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Getting into EDC: Bag vs Pocket?
For a while now I only take my phone and sometimes wallet while out and about on a daily basis. I'd like to be more prepared for things so I've picked up some kit, some of which I already had:
- A UK legal knife
- A multitool (screwdriver bits, bottle opener, pliers, etc)
- Emergency foil blanket
- Tinder starter/whistle
- Two gas lighters
- Keychain flashlight with integrated USB A port
- Field notebooks and fountain pen
- Lockpicking set with a pouch and a concealed credit card set
- Slimline 65W 20000mAh USB A+C battery bank
I've got a messenger bag I can fit this stuff in, which will also fit my laptop so I can carry that around more often too when that would be useful. Obviously some things like the foil blanket and tinder starter probably aren't valuable in an urban area but they are so small and light I may as well include them. I plan to hang the messenger bag on the back of the front door with all this kit in so I always pick it up whenever I go out.
I wear different trousers every day and I'm useless for remembering to put stuff in my pockets so in terms of the pocket stuff it'll just be phone, keys (with shopping trolley key, bottle opener, USB A+C drive, Yubikey), and a metal wallet with some cards, the card lockpicks, and some cash.
Does this make sense? Is there anything I've missed?
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DIY Kevlar Bracelet
- 5 feet of kevlar line that can be unraveled near instantly.
- Easily and quickly made back into a bracelet after use.
- Stop bullets with bracelet like Wonder Woman. Just kidding.
Kevlar line is tough enough to be used as a friction saw. It can cut through a tree! It can also carry a stupid amount of weight for such a thin diameter. I used a 1.6 mm diameter line with 400 lbs strength.
I decided to keep this bracelet to 5 ft for jobs that don't require lots of cordage, but you can make it any length.
Here's a past post of some Paracord versions I've made with links on how to make them.
Note: Kevlar can't be melted, so knotting the ends is required to prevent fraying.
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Minimalist EDC
This is what's left after trimming away the things I don't use often enough to warrant carrying. My work edc is a lot heavier though
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EDC Pocket Dump
Right Pocket:
- Fairphone 4 5G
- FiiO BTR5 Bluetooth and USB DAC
- KZ ZSN Pro X (sometimes FiiO FH3) IEMs
- Black Connex Pocket Knife
Left Pocket:
- Pularys Wallet
- Victorinox Pocket Knife
- Keychain
- FIDO 2 Key with USB-A, USB-C and NFC
- House Key
- USB Flash Drive
- Magnetic USB-A to USB-C Cable
- Earplugs
My keychain is attached to a lanyard that I got with my Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2. The keychain can quickly attach and detach from the lanyard.
On my left wrist I have a Withings Steel HR hybrid smart watch and on my right wrist I have a Peak Design Cuff wrist strap which I can quickly attach to my cameras.
I carry this with me all day every day.
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Like someone else, was led here from an AskLemmy post - here's my EDC
Right wrist (I'm a leftie): Garmin Instinct Crossover Solar Tactical (with generic glass screen protector and silicone case)
Front left pocket:
- A leather pocket organizer, holding:
Front right pocket: my iPhone 15 Pro Max in a black Spigen Tough Armor case
Back right pocket: a large handkerchief (I get bloody noses and my engine runs pretty hot - I can sweat a lot at times)
Back left pocket: reserved for my minimalist EDC wallet when I carry it (not the exact model, I don't always carry, as I can use my phone for everything, including digital driver's licence)
Belt, right side:
- Leatherman Surge stainless, using the pocket clip, but on my belt
- A spring clip carabiner, on a belt loop, holding
- My house keys and a trolley token release tool, in a black leather Orbitkey
- My car fob
Belt, left side: RAE Gear sheath for Leatherman bit kit, holding:
- Dual bit kit
- After-market bit kit extension (simply cannot get the Leatherman ratchet extension ANYWHERE!)
- Leatherman saw blade (file lives on my Surge)
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When I go camping/offroading, I'll often put the Leatherman into a Toolbro holster, holding my Wuben L50 rechargeable torch.
Sadly, it looks like WJMake is no longer selling on Etsy (where I got the Toolbro), which is a real shame. They sold some really nice, handmade EDC accessories, and were happy to customise to suit my exact needs.
Mine has the extra elastic loop on the side to hold my Space Pen, an extra pocket on the front to hold the Leatherman saw blade, and they swapped out belt loops for a pair of belt clips, so I could wear/remove without having to undo my belt - a really important (to me) capability when camping and offroading.
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EDC just came up in another community, so it's time for a pocket dump
- Old leather wallet
- Flashlight (Skilhunt H150)
- Knife (Spyderco UKPK)
- Pepper spray (Sabre Red, with a pocket clip from a random flashlight)
- Phone (Pixel 4A)
- Keys, and another flashlight (Skilhunt EK1)
- Flash drive (Sandisk 128gb)
- 1.38ā¬
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Where do you carry your stuff?
I used to just put my stuff into the little pockets in my bag, but have since switched to sort of a pouch which was designed for a phone, but fits everything I need. But where do you put your stuff if you donāt have a bag to put the pouch in? I envy woman for being able to walk around with a bag the size of a phone without looking stupid. Do you always carry a backpack? Or do you put your stuff somewhere else?
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What's is your favorite "unique" edc?
Something not too many people have, but you really like. Not like a flashlight or a knife/multitool. My most unique (although still popular) are probably my loop quiet ear plugs. They come in handy in a lot of cases and word really well.
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My EDC when I'm just at home
This is just what I keep on me when I'm at home being lazy lol
Guitar pick for scale
Flashlight: Nitecore TIP SE Knife: CobraTec Stinger
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Looking for a knife that flips open like a Milwaukee Fastback for under $100
With the Milwaukee, you hold a button and flick your wrist to open/ close it. makes it easy to use with one hand. any knives with a regular blade that do this? thanks
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Hand-Tools/Cutting/Knives-and-Blades/48-22-1500
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LF Durable Metal Pen, steel construction
Howdy, I have a Zebra F701, and I love it. But there are plastic internals. I love the affordability, scratch resistance, and durability of steel for pens. I've used pens as door stops in an emergency before. I'd like a full steel pen.
What are some all steel pens to look out for?
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A Gentleman of Leisure's EDC
Having been forceably removed from the workforce I have been, as the godly call, blessed to become a Gentleman of Leisure. These are the indispensable tools of someone very hardily doing nothing that the capitalist class can find a way to make shilling from.
A top my diodrio journal cover is a cigar tube currently holding a Tabak Especial Negra. Below that left to right is a Stanley 4 in 1 pen screwdriver, a Speedball fountain pen, a Kimberly 4H pencil, a Tide To-go pen, A Streamlight Stylus Pro, a Wegner Swiss Army Cigar Cutter knife, and ow profile bluetooth headphones.
Behind all that is my wallet, some earplugs, and a guillotine cigar cutter.
on the right side is my Contemplatio covered in cigar labels.
Missing in the picture is my torch lighter.
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Working on it
viperade ve18, zebra 701, Milwaukee fastback 6 in 1, guaze pad, bandaids, lightning write for iphone (not pictured) 3x5 cards, spare hook blade and mints. Working on making it better
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Todayās tools and skill toys
cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/10829586
> TactileTurn side click pen, Leatherman PS Style, Urban Carvers dice bead, Aroundsquare mkultra, aroundsquare zircuti Sigma begleri
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DIY Hayanawa Bracelets
I wear hayanwa "fast rope" bracelets every day, so I made them in different colors to coordinate with my outfits. These bracelets allow 6 yards of 95 Paracord to be quickly and easily deployed with a simple tug.
I was inspired by a video by MeZillch, but with some tweaks I came up with, most notably being a pre-tied handcuff loop for hojojutsu and an aglet to help thread the stopper knot.
ETA: This video shows how to fit 6 yards of cordage in the bracelet.
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Made a fix with my EDC duct tape
Made a fix with my EDC duct tape
I came across this chair at my university that had its back falling off. It'll take a long time before it's properly fixed, or worse still, they'll toss it and replace the entire thing, so I wrapped some tape around and it's very solid now!
I have some duct tape folded around an old card in my wallet and used my victorinox knife to cut it.
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My EDC as a regular office droid
Ridge Wallet with cards and some cash
Ridge key case with keys and small pocket knife
Pixel Watch
Not pictured: Pixel 7, used to take the pic
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Today's (UK) EDC
iPhone 12 Mini; Wallet with Swisscard (probably my most-used thing), Sparrows Door tool, key, cash; Car fob; Olight 1R2 Pro; Compass; 6-in-1 adaptor. Watch not pictured (automatic).
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(Request) Looking for a CCW backpack without a lot of Velcro
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Has ro be a backpack, no sling bags.
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I hate Velcro. Picks up hair, wears out. I want to buy this for life.
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No leather. Same as Velcro this bag will likely be abused and get wet a lot.
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(32/M) Office Accountant Carry
All kept in my bag.
L to R:
Acetaminophen (math is hard), Car Keys, Leatherman Signal, Pixel Buds Pro, Generic leather wallet, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel Watch 1, Spare Pixel Watch Band for hikes.
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The Victorinox swiss army knife is simply the best pocket tool! (Edit: no one tool is everyone's best)
The Victorinox swiss army knife is simply the best pocket tool! (Edit: no one tool is everyone's best)
The more I look at alternatives, the more I realize, nothing can give you this much functionality in this small a package, while being so high quality and reasonably priced. Popular (machine-assembled) versions regularly go for $25.
The one caveat is that it falls behind modern knives in terms of safety and ease for opening/closing. I'd love to see a next-gen SAK without nail nicks.
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A slightly eccentric physicist's EDC
- An all-black LAMY Safari fountain pen filled with a mix of water, Platinum carbon black, and inkjet printer ink.
- A blank sheet of A4, folded in half three times.
- My passport.
- A fully loaded Secrid card carrier.
- A really nice rock. It has been in my pocket for a year. Don't think about it.
- A dumb watch. (Casio W-59. Very small, light as a feather. Green LED-backlight LCD display. 50 metre water resist. Tough, within reason. Effectively infinite battery life.)
- A beta of the PinePhone Pro, equipped with dreemurrs archlinux.
- A USB drive containing all of my computers' boot partitions and Archiso.
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februrary IT guy pocket dump
middle-aged IT generalist guy, United States. from left, lens cleaning cloth, REI 1L nalgene, handkerchief, coffee tumbler, ridge wallet, generic grid lined notebook, Leatherman Signal, Pilot G2 .07 pen, keys for work with included tiny flashlight, and phone case (Peak Design Mobile) to represent the phone (Pixel 7 Pro) used to take the photo.
not pictured: car/bike keys, as the wife has the car today and it was snowing so i didn't bike, and wristwatch because i forget, constantly, that i'm wearing it; it's just a part of me. generic Timex Weekender with a nylon strap. does nothing special but tells me the time, accurately, on a face i can read, even in the dark.
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Multitool
I carry a Leatherman Rebar when I know I'll need a few more tools in my pocket. It's only a few times a month but when I do it's indispensable.
The size is both small enough to fit comfortably in my pocket while be substantial enough to feel like a real tool. The tools I use the most are the pliers, Philips screw driver, and wire cutters.
This model locks the tools while they are open which I prefer but it lacks scissors, a replaceable bit driver and has, in my opinion, a light duty knife.
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13 year old Zippo
I've had this Zippo since early 2011. According to the markings it was made in August of 2010.
I don't always carry it but when I know I'm going to need a lighter it's what I use. I have other lighters around the house, for candles/starting the grill, but when I go out this one is in my pocket.
It was originally the matte black model but after more than a decade I decided to use acetone to remove the coating. It's now raw brass which I do like.
The only downside of this lighter is that the original insert will lose fluid over a few days. I did add a small piece of this plastic over the bottom of the insert to act as a gasket. It does improve the time it takes for the fluid to evaporate by about double.
I know there are flame and torch inserts but I prefer the simple mechanism of this. I've had other torch lighters in the past and they always seem to break. If something on this Zippo ever breaks I know I can repair it with a repair kit. I don't mind disposable lighters since they work well and serve a purpose but I enjoy the permanence of a Zippo.
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Backpack recommendations?
Iām looking for recommendations for a backpack that will be used for commuting to work. What Iām looking for would have one large compartment that I could put a shirt and a pair of pants in, a Bluetooth speaker, a large Contigo water bottle and maybe some miscellaneous stuff. I donāt want a hundred pockets and compartments (internal or external). All I seem to be able to find are laptop backpacks or hiking backpacks that are just too ābusyā with features that would just get in the way or waste storage space. I really donāt want to have to resort to buying a laptop backpack and then cutting out all the internal compartments with a razor blade. Thatās just dumb, and I worry that whatās left after cutting would start to fray and fall apart. Durability and and convenience are top priority but price isnāt a huge issue (within reason).
TIA.
Update 1: Since there have been several positive comments re. JanSport bagsā¦ Thatās what Iāve decided to try. I pulled the trigger on this bag. Itās a bit fancier (suede parts) than what I was originally planning but it ticks all the boxes. The fact that they have a Canadian store and free shipping is icing on the cake.
Update 2: Bag just arrived today. Itās nice, really nice. I almost feel bad about the abuse itās going to take. The canvas is quite thick and has a very high quality feel to it. Same for the suede. Doesnāt feel cheap at all. Itās just the right size for my needs. At first glance the external water bottle pocket looked too small to fit any kind of reusable bottles but I tried forcing it a bit and found it has a very strong elastic band that holds the pocket folded against the main body of the bag. Weāll see how long that elastic band holds up. The zippers feel nice but I donāt know what brand they are as they have a stylized āJSā on the zipper pulls. It does have a laptop sleeve that I was kinda hoping to avoid but the way theyāve done it is very nice. Itās a zippered full length pocket not accessible from within the main compartment. Itās kinda hidden between the top mounting points of the shoulder straps and the upper flap that covers the main compartment zipper. Overall Iām very happy with this bag and I think the price is about right for the quality of the materials and construction of the bag.
Thanks everyone for your input.
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Passport Sized Notebook
I recently made myself a Midori inspired notebook. It's 5 oz veg tan leather that I dyed.
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Prybar/marlinspike made from an old beryllium copper wrench
Been wanting a prybar to go with my copper EDC stuff for a while but I was worried copper wouldn't be strong enough. Found this old wrench on ebay for $10 and modified it for my needs. Left one of the wrench jaws on there so there's two ways to use it as a prybar. The spike end is rounded enough to probably not tear through a pocket but tapered enough to splice rope or tighten knots. Ended up being 5 1/2" which is a nice size.
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Linux enthused Machinist EDC
From left to right and reasons why I carry it.
[Nixon Regulus] it has a timer, (which is really great for cycle times on the mill and you gotta use the can) 2 chronographs, 3 alarms and most importantly tells the time. The reason why I chose this watch is that I wanted a simple watch with a few feature and ABSOLUTELY DO NOT want a smartwatch because of privacy and how useless they are without a phone connected, I originally thought about buying a Casio gshock but wasnāt thrilled at how it looked, although I have heard some pretty crazy stories of them surviving.
[USB Toolkit] USB-C to USB-C cable (quick charging and data in a pinch)
USB-C to Lightning (for that one friend that insists on owning an iPhone)
USB-C to Micro (for them crusty old devices)
USB-C to A (for when USB c isnāt available)
USB-C male to USB-A Female (for when you need to plug something USB-C into USB A)
USB-C to micro SD card (for when you need to save a file or need a Linux live environment)
[Wallet] it was a gift, have no idea what brand it is, Itās made out of canvas and has a neat little pocket to hold my USB-C stuff.
[Leatherman skeletool] I have always like having a screwdriver and pliers multitool, I in the past carried a Gerber center drive and loved it. Except for how bulky and heavy it was, it also did not fit in my watch pocket/coin pocket. I also have used the Gerber Dime, which I really liked because of how pocketable it was. However, I used the pliers on it and it broke :/. So I settled on a Leatherman Skeletool, I donāt like it has proprietary bits, but itās really lightweight and fits perfect in my coin pocket. The main reason I like having a pair of pliers in my pocket is at my job I do a lot of cutoffs and there are hot metal chips that make the pliers very useful when u need to move them
[Atom Tech Power Bank] it has 1 USB-C (in and out) 1 USB A port itās 3000mAh which isnāt that big but I only use it for a hop up on charge as I rarely use my phone and my earbuds have big batteries
[extra mentions] I also have a pair of Sony xm3ās i daily for music and junk, and they work pretty well, and sound great. They are kinda big case and earbud wise, however Iām fine with some chunk.
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New Year - New Watch
I received a new watch as a Christmas gift.
It's the Vaer S5 Tradition which originally came with a silicone and khaki nylon strap. Since I prefer nato straps, I swapped it for my old watch strap. It's a 40 mm case with sapphire crystal and screwdown crown. The lume is honestly better than I expected.
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IT security EDC bag
I've finally found a bag which nicely fits almost everything I want to carry every day, and alos makes everything easily accessible - it is about the same size as what I used to carry, but now I no longer need to dump everything out to find what I neede, even with some lose parts still in there.
Contents:
Center:
- 4 empty 64 microSD with SD adapter
- one rpi 2040 with USB-A interface
- headphones
- bag of female jumper cables, with male-male adapters
- a collection of the most used NFC keyfobs
Left side:
- USB-C cable with attached USB-A adapter (USB3, missing on picture)
- two USB-C to headphone adapters
- satechi USB-C power meter
- headphone splitter
- USB-C to SATA adapter
- USB-C smartcart reader
- VGA to HDMI
- USB Ninja (USB-C)
- proxmark3 with battery/bt
- collection of NFC magic cards
Right side:
- USB-C hub with charging port
- miniDP to HDMI
- small USB-C dock
- USB-C to whatever adapters (mini, micro, B, HDMI, ..)
- Chameleon ultra
- MPP pen
- Ninja USB remote
- USB-C to serial, connected via jumper cables
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Everyday bag contents
- Bellroy wallet and key holder
- FiiO M5 and JBL earbuds
- Casio Baby-G watch (worn, not in bag ofc)
- Light Phone 2
- Kobo Libra H2O (sometimes replaced by a paperback)
- A7 daily planner, notebook, pen
- Handkerchief
- Cheap torch
Often also carry the camera used to take the picture, Olympus TG6 Tough
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Winter EDC!
- Notabag
- Memobottle A6
- Wallet
- Tiny Swiss Army Knife
- Loop Engage Earplugs
- Pill box for my meds
- Casio watch
- Lipbalm
- Hankies
- Ereader
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Anyone else watch the new Ghibli movie and want the knife?
Anyone else watch the new Ghibli movie and want the knife?
Studio Ghibli's new movie, The Boy and the Heron, prominently places quite a few traditional Japanese knives, including kitchen knives, a sword, and the boy's pocket knife, a Higonokami. They're a carbon steel friction folder. I just thought it was a vibe seeing it in the movie.
If you want to buy one, fuck Amazon and Chinese copies, go directly to the source! Edit: higonokami-knife.com may be less legit than others. See comment
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Today's EDC
Keys - Jeep Gladiator with Threedom Key Fob Mod, Gerber Shard, Random Keychain Spinner
Wallet - Ridge Carbon Fiber 3k
Vape Pen - Boulder Rock, currently running Bad Drips Drooly
Watch - Perpetual movement with exposed interior. No clue the brand, no markings or indications anywhere and it was a gift
Knife - Kershaw Scallion with Fossilized Mammoth Tooth Handle
Fidget - Dual Gear Bike Chain Spinner
Before you ask "isn't it super to be every day carry, yuk, yuk?", I'm just gonna jump out ahead of it:
Well, technically speaking, every day is inclusive of today. I may very well carry these items with me at all times, with no deviation, and would still be correct by submitting a new post with the title Today's Every Day Carry.
I interpret Every Day Carry to mean that we all carry basically the same stuff every day. But what do you have today.
My EDC is: phone, keys, wallet, watch, knife, fidget, vape, guitar pick. Sharing the variations of our own EDC is what makes this interesting and fun. It provides some personal insight into another individual that you'll probably never meet, who could be living anywhere in the world, living a life completely differently from your own.