Balanced EDC
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My approach to EDC is that you should have all the bases covered in some minimal way, without pretending you are going to survive in the jungle with nothing but what is in your pockets. Anything used daily carry something as close to "full-sized" as I can stand. Things used less often are I carry just enough to scrape by. This approach balances between strict minimalism and over-loaded pockets.
Things I consider to be of primary importance are: a knife, fire starter, flashlight, money, keys. Of secondary importance: a pen and paper, phone, and a handkerchief (not for wiping noses!).
All except the handkerchief are covered in my EDC. I have a full size knife and pen, because I use them every day, and minimal fire starter, flashlight and notebook, because they are only used occasionally. I carry more serious gear in my backpack or coat pockets, such as a more substantial flashlight.
The Keyport is the best thing I ever did for my EDC. Keys jingle, bulge out on the sides, get tangled around themselves and other things in your pocket, and scratch the (bleepity-bleep) out of everything else in your pocket. This last one was the final straw for me.
Edit: I forgot to mention that there is a trimmed-down Field Notes notebook and matchbook inside of the wallet. I also own a knife module for the Keyport, but I don't often use it for two reasons: 1. It just isn't much of a knife. It is like a small swiss army knife, but a bit thicker. 2. It doesn't open one-handed, which is very important to me.
Things I consider to be of primary importance are: a knife, fire starter, flashlight, money, keys. Of secondary importance: a pen and paper, phone, and a handkerchief (not for wiping noses!).
All except the handkerchief are covered in my EDC. I have a full size knife and pen, because I use them every day, and minimal fire starter, flashlight and notebook, because they are only used occasionally. I carry more serious gear in my backpack or coat pockets, such as a more substantial flashlight.
The Keyport is the best thing I ever did for my EDC. Keys jingle, bulge out on the sides, get tangled around themselves and other things in your pocket, and scratch the (bleepity-bleep) out of everything else in your pocket. This last one was the final straw for me.
Edit: I forgot to mention that there is a trimmed-down Field Notes notebook and matchbook inside of the wallet. I also own a knife module for the Keyport, but I don't often use it for two reasons: 1. It just isn't much of a knife. It is like a small swiss army knife, but a bit thicker. 2. It doesn't open one-handed, which is very important to me.
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