My Everyday Carry
Everyday Carry
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submitted by fruitpie
I guess I’ve been a EDCer since before I knew what it was. I went through phases where I tried to be minimal and others where I carried too much. Now I daily carry only that which I use virtually every day. Other things I think are useful but I use less frequently are carried off-body in a 5.11 Tactical S.E.R.E. Bag.
Also, I am a high school music teacher so I am on a budget, and I can’t carry weapons on school grounds. Good EDC can be done on a budget, though. I am very happy with my current kit.
Here is what I carry every day:
On the Floor Tom (absolutely every day)
- Samsung Rugby - Crappy Software, but bulletproof
- Oakley Fives - I don’t recommend ever buying expensive sunglasses. You’ll never be able to wear cheapies again!
- Cheap Pulsar Watch - Does nothing except keep time. Imagine that. To be upgraded soon.
- ID badge
- T.H.E. Wallet Jr. - By Spec Ops
- Sabine Tuner/Metronome
- Uni-Ball Vision Exact 0.5mm - My Favorite Pen at any price
- Sharpie - Maybe I’ll upgrade soon.
- 10-12 index cards - in a homemade carrier I made from some plastic crap. All my To Do lists and stuff.
- Two Key Rings - Don’t ask
- Leatherman Wave - Great tool, great company. I chipped the end of the knife blade prying open a can of paint. I sent to them to fix explaining how it was my abuse that broke it and to charge me. Instead, they sent me a new one at no charge!
- Fenix P1D - Single CR123 LED light. Bright as hell, and tiny. I am in love with this light. You’ll never know how often you’ll use a flashlight until you carry one.
On the Snare Drum (Add-Ons for certain days)
- Kel-Tec P11 - Bought an inexpensive gun and had wizard gunsmith Jack Fuselier nickel plate the slide and mags. He reworked the action and now it’s 100% reliable.
- Spyderco Delica 2
- ASP 16” Electroless Extensible Baton
- Fox 40 Classic Whistle - w/ cheapy pill holder
- Gym Membership Card (cut down) - and a key to the car door so I don’t have to take anything extra into the gym.
- Moleskine Soft Cover 3.5” x 5.5”
- Leatherman Bits
There is a bunch of other stuff I carry in my S.E.R.E. Bag, but that’s a separate post. Love the site.
Fruitpie
Editor’s Note: Thorough and informative submission, thanks! I use the same keychain clips. B)
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