Every day carry-EDC

[craftsman creep]

There are not many threads about people’s EDC.
There for I am making this thread just for that so show us what you carry on you every.front left pocket I keep my iPhone 11.
Front right pocket I keep my buck 285 and my flat tip screwdriver.
Back left I keep my wallet
And back right I keep my handkerchief And on my belt I keep my stream light on my left hip.
And sometimes I wear my multi tool on my left hip as well, but not all the time.

 

[lardy1]

I'm retired. Unless I'm going somewhere, my pockets are pretty much empty. I carried that **** my entire working career, destroying countless pairs of jeans. Today, if I don't need it almost immediately, I don't carry it.

When i go anywhere.......let your imagination take over.

 

[KnurledNut]

@craftsman creep
Are you left-handed?

 

[woody 73]

Just for you op, I hope you will enjoy it.

Tips & Tricks 101 EDC Keychain Tools.

Every Day Carry Keychain tools, you heard me right, something that everybody should carry on their keychain for just such an emergency. The trick here is you just need one or two after all you do not want that extra weight in your pants pocket. Now the trick here is finding just the right EDC...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[craftsman creep]

@craftsman creep
Are you left-handed?

Yes but it is slightly confusing. I wright left handed eat left handed, but I throw a baseball right handed, and bat right handed and most other things I do right handed

 

[subroc]

This Kershaw.

 

[Jure]

9 hours a day (at work) i carry

Plus my phone,off work i carry keys,chesterfield,some €€,lighter and phone.

 

[CS454]

In before the $300 Ti pocket Prybars and last ditch G10 shivs. Been there, done that.

Most days though? Prometheus Beta Megnetic on my keys and Scagel pattern slipjoint in my front pocket. It's fine.

 

[motorcitykid]

Here's the thing.... I like winter because I can load out my coat and be well equipped for most basic needs without going to my box. I go places and everyone knows I have whatever it is they're in need of. A co worker said I'm like go go gadget and everyone laughed, because I always have whatever it is, and I was rocking a gadget style hat.
absolute must haves, knife, pliers, flashlight, screwdriver with bits. But, go in my winter pockets and bag and the gadget reference makes sense. From tools to electronics, I can get into or out of anything.

 

[motorcitykid]

Here's the thing.... I like winter because I can load out my coat and be well equipped for most basic needs without going to my box. I go places and everyone knows I have whatever it is they're in need of. A co worker said I'm like go go gadget and everyone laughed, because I always have whatever it is, and I was rocking a gadget style hat.
absolute must haves, knife, pliers, flashlight, screwdriver with bits. But, go in my winter pockets and bag and the gadget reference makes sense. From tools to electronics, I can get into or out of anything.

I’ve been working on a small edc tool kit for a while. Not a bug out bag or car tools just my favorite small tools that I need most often.
One thing that’s interesting to me is that I find myself wanting a lot of the slightly larger tools over multi tools or dinky pocket size tools. Putting a lateral force on my leatherman and watching the jaws flex aggravates me, twist the Klein’s until the cows come home and I wonder why I have the Surge to begin with.

 

[Kuma601]

My usual:
Wallet
Streamlight 1L
Saber gel spray
Olight i3E on key chain
DIY liner lock type knife- Devin Thomas mokume bolsters, ATS-34 blade and 1x1 carbon fiber handle scales
Uniball gel pen

 

[F-22]

Just my wallet, my iphone 12 mini, and my Skeletool.




Made the wallet myself 3 years ago. A little crooked cuts and the stitches aren't lining up perfectly and the thread is quite thin. Leather is only 1.3mm thick and was made from scraps, so it has some flaws. It's more the kind of leather you'd use to make pants or gloves, not very firm.

Just gives a perspective on how horribly cheap the regular wallet you buy is. Despite all the flaws and being worn every day for 3 years, mine looks exactly the same as when I made it.

 

[Sumboodie]

1911
Wallet
Box cutter

 

[oldmachinenut]

Retired, keys knife and wallet

 

[LeeG]

Pretty basic stuff for me.



Flashlight, Benchmade automatic knife, mini pliers, Fisher Space Pen, and truck/shed keys with a tritium vial so I can find my keys in the dark.

Lee

 

[JradM]

Vosteed Corgi today. I like carrying different knives though, so it will likely be something else tomorrow.





P.s. I think my pants would fall off if I carried as much gear as you OP.

 

[craftsman creep]

They would if I didn’t have a belt

 

[kbeefy]

Right front Skeletool and house/shop keys.
Right front Cargo pocket Streamlight Wedge Light
Left Front Android smartphone
Left rear Minimalist wallet

If I'm leaving the house:
Left Front Cargo Pocket cheater specs
Right hip IWB Glock 19

 

[Raineman]

Summer time when I’m in shorts.


Long pants weather when I’m in the office. (Lower capacity defense tool because I’m not the only one carrying defensive tools)(sorry for the toes)


When I’m on my oil tanker.


Common is my Big Skinny wallet containing my CDL drivers license, CDL med card, ALL of my carry permits, a couple bank/credit cards.

One of 3 different personal protection tools and one of 2 different US made extremely sharp Schrade knives.

 

[F-22]

Summer time when I’m in shorts.


Long pants weather when I’m in the office. (Lower capacity defense tool because I’m not the only one carrying defensive tools)


When I’m on my oil tanker.


Common is my Big Skinny wallet containing my CDL drivers license, CDL med card, ALL of my carry permits, a couple bank/credit cards.

One of 3 different personal protection tools and one of 2 different US made extremely sharp Schrade knives.

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed to use the gun?
Being from central Europe/Slovenia I'm a bit oblivious to such stuff. My country is probably one of the safest in Europe and in the world. But my girlfriend comes from South Africa which is kind of on the other end of the spectrum and that opened my eyes a bit. I never locked my car - why would I? I usually leave the keys in the ignition of my unlocked car at home. My front door is not only unlocked but typically wide open when I'm at home. But she's scared of so average things I never even thought about, like being outside after dark or running out of petrol or a breakdown is a minor inconvenience to me but practically a **** and death sentence in her country. She said you don't even think to stop to replace a flat tyre where she lived.

 

[Raineman]

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed to use the gun?

Short answer (and I hesitate to divulge anything) = No, I've never had to fire it, but Yes I've needed to "use" it.

I have had to draw it once, and had my hand on it in the holster another time. In both instances the sight of it was enough to stop the threat. (proper legal procedures followed its "use")

Thankfully, I've never had to put my finger on the trigger in a defensive situation, and I hope I never do.

 

[JradM]

MKM Malga today. Basically a swiss army knife clone, but slightly longer, removable micarta scales, tunable pivot screws and with a powder metallurgy M390 blade. I also use a titanium suspension clip so it doesn't fall to the bottom of my pants pocket.

 

[BioNerd]

On me at all times, the truck has a whole lotta other stuff. Including a “get home bag” and a “winter car survival kit”, “recovery kit”, etc.

 

[Ton ton]

I often carry a full size Kobalt utility knife in my pocket. I know it's way overkill but it's easy to find when I lay it down.

 

[JradM]

Since I bought this a few months ago, I've carried it almost daily. Haven't bought another knife recently either - can't seem to find one that would do EDC better for me (but I'm always on the lookout ).


SOG Altair XR in 154cm blade steel, thin, full-flat grind. I like the extra deep-carry clip, the light weight, the crossbar lock...

 

[craftsman creep]

On me at all times, the truck has a whole lotta other stuff. Including a “get home bag” and a “winter car survival kit”, “recovery kit”,

On me at all times, the truck has a whole lotta other stuff. Including a “get home bag” and a “winter car survival kit”, “recovery kit”, etc.

What holster do you pair with your weapon of choice?

 

[BioNerd]

What holster do you pair with your weapon of choice?

1836 leather OWB for Glock 43 fits and holds well the Taurus G2C. Low profile

 

[WordMan]

In the pockets: Money, comb, knife, pen, lighter (I don't smoke), "keychain" with seatbelt cutter/window breaker, whistle, mini flashlight (red), and pill container (migraine arrestor, muscle relaxant, and 2, Tylenol 3s).




Depending on how I am dressed:

Sig P220 Legion SAO (.45 ACP/.45 SMC) with spare magazine.


Smith & Wesson Equalizer (.9mm) with spare magazine.




I have a 1940s/1950s French army musette bag I keep with me (on me or in the car depending on where I am) with a fire extinguisher, rescue knife, bag of meds, the rest of my CCs and other cards, penlight, pen, flashlight, Tide stick...



an Israeli tourniquet, some bandages, additional meds, extra contacts, extra glasses, notebook, small Bible,



Nothing here is very heavy, so it's not difficult to carry as an over the shoulder bag. The flashlight and rescue knife (and automatic center punch which I forgot to put into the pic) came in handy when I came upon an overturned car. I was able to break out a side window, cut the side airbag away, and ensure the driver was breathing well, and not being strangled by his seatbelt.

 

[BioNerd]

In the pockets: Money, comb, knife, pen, lighter (I don't smoke), "keychain" with seatbelt cutter/window breaker, whistle, mini flashlight (red), and pill container (migraine arrestor, muscle relaxant, and 2, Tylenol 3s).




Depending on how I am dressed:

Sig P220 Legion SAO (.45 ACP/.45 SMC) with spare magazine.


Smith & Wesson Equalizer (.9mm) with spare magazine.




I have a 1940s/1950s French army musette bag I keep with me (on me or in the car depending on where I am) with a fire extinguisher, rescue knife, bag of meds, the rest of my CCs and other cards, penlight, pen, flashlight, Tide stick...



an Israeli tourniquet, some bandages, additional meds, extra contacts, extra glasses, notebook, small Bible,



Nothing here is very heavy, so it's not difficult to carry as an over the shoulder bag. The flashlight and rescue knife (and automatic center punch which I forgot to put into the pic) came in handy when I came upon an overturned car. I was able to break out a side window, cut the side airbag away, and ensure the driver was breathing well, and not being strangled by his seatbelt.

Appendix carry?

 

[WordMan]

Appendix carry?

No, right hip.

 

[Zeus36]

1. Spyderco modified Manix 2XL with reprofiled spine, Wise Men Co. FANG and homemade signet ring, Custom ceramic ball and springs for the lock. Deep carry clip
2. Invcita left hand watch
3. Motorcycle keys (1 of 4 cycle sets)
4. Vintage Gillette double edge razor knife with 2 Patriot thumbdrives (larger drive has a second micro USB for phones)
5. TUL rollerball
6. ID badge holder with business card slot
7. SlimClip cash and cards
8. Work Keys bolted with motorcycle chain masterlink and stainless #12 screw
9. Ring
10. Hair ties
11. Bluetooth ear buds in charge/carry case
12. Chapstick
13. Ray Ban Sunglasses
14. Quarters (stopped carrying any other coins besides quarters)
15. NOT PICTURED - Samsung Galaxy Note that took this picture

 

[BioNerd]

No, right hip.

How does this work when you are driving? I’m thinking to get a similar set up to try

 

[WordMan]

How does this work when you are driving? I’m thinking to get a similar set up to try

No issues whatsoever. Drawing would be a bit difficult, but it's still doable. The only time I thought a problem was in the making, I pulled the pistol and set it on my lap (interestingly, although the person couldn't see the pistol, they did take note of the movement and their road rage immediately ceased).

 

[BioNerd]

There are not many threads about people’s EDC.
There for I am making this thread just for that so show us what you carry on you every.front left pocket I keep my iPhone 11.
Front right pocket I keep my buck 285 and my flat tip screwdriver.
Back left I keep my wallet
And back right I keep my handkerchief And on my belt I keep my stream light on my left hip.
And sometimes I wear my multi tool on my left hip as well, but not all the time.

You may want to carry a nail clipper

 

[bobio]

-Apple Watch Series 3
-Leatherman sleeve
-Leatherman Wave +
-Olight I3T EOS 180 Lumens
-Machine Era brass pen (uses Pilot G2 refills)
-Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight
-Gold band of servitude
-Prius Three Touring Key Fob
-iPhone 13 Pro with Otterbox Defender case/holster
-Timbuk2 Wallet (have carried this for more than 20 years)

And what doesn't fit in the pockets ....
That white bottle next to the keys is Icy Hot roll-on for my old achy muscles after a long day

-Dell Branded Timbuk2 Authority Deluxe Backpack
-Dell XPS 13 2'n'1 Laptop
-Rayban Wayfarer and Wayfarer style RB8416 glasses with cases
-Five Star 3 ring binder/organizer, an adult Trapper Keeper
-Work keys and keys to who knows what.

 

[craftsman creep]

Finally got around to do a update of my EDC
Front left pocket I have my iPhone 11
Front right I have my to knifes one is a buck 285 the second one is a fold out box cutter. My 6 inch crescent wrench and a reversible screwdriver
Back left I keep my wallet
Back right I keep my handkerchief
Left hip I carry a stream light stylus Pro flash light
Right hip I carry a pair of 6 inch slip joint pliers

 

[LutzTD]

I caught the EDC bug watching Vice Grip Garage on youtube, Derek Biere constantly uses his leatherman . So I did not want a heavy multitool and ended up picking the SOG powermite. I got a leather pouch on the jungle site, so this is the assembly

leather holder with 2 round pockets and a card pocket
Sog powermite multitool
Olight O-clip flashlight
Yeemo Mini pen
credit card magnifyer, this has an inch and metric ruler along its edge
modified keychain pillholder, (machined off lanyard bung)
4 1/4 hex drivers, 2 phillips and 2 straight (these fit in the end of the powermite very nicely

 

[LutzTD]

I caught the EDC bug watching Vice Grip Garage on youtube, Derek Biere constantly uses his leatherman . So I did not want a heavy multitool and ended up picking the SOG powermite. I got a leather pouch on the jungle site, so this is the assembly

leather holder with 2 round pockets and a card pocket
Sog powermite multitool
Olight O-clip flashlight
Yeemo Mini pen
credit card magnifyer, this has an inch and metric ruler along its edge
modified keychain pillholder, (machined off lanyard bung)
4 1/4 hex drivers, 2 phillips and 2 straight (these fit in the end of the powermite very nicely

well, keeping with my OCD and "anything worth doing is worth overdoing" philosophy, I have expanded to an Altoids tin EDC carrier. this allowed some expansion of contents.

so now it includes
generic tin case
Sog powermite multitool
Olight O-clip flashlight
Yeemo Mini pen
credit card magnifyer, this has an inch and metric ruler along its edge
modified keychain pillholder with a days worth of prescription and some pain reliver
7 1/4 hex drivers, 3 phillips and 2 straight and 2 common torx (these are in a drinking straw wrapped in e-tape for stability)
fingernail clippers
whistle
tweezers
3 small zip ties

believe it or not I still have more room and I am trying to figure out the best thing to fill the final space.