Must-Have Every Day Carry Item

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   Jeff Martin1posted 6 years ago

   The term "Every Day Carry" (EDC) is typically used to describe guns and/or knives. 
   
   In this case; I am not talking about self defense weapons. (FYI: I do not count multi-tools or SAKs as weapons; because they include various tools.)
   
   There are many other types of items that people choose to carry on their person every day; to help get them through their day-to-day tasks.
   
   What is the one item, or "tool", that you HAVE to carry on you every day?

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      Jeremy Gillposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      Fudging a bit, because they're in my car, not on my person, but I always keep a change of clothes handy.
      
      I normally dress in jeans and a nice shirt for college and work, but often I find a friend who wants to hang out and exercise. Thus, it's always good to have some sportys duds handy, and it also helps if a bad stain or tear ever arises. Plus, they're nice if we just want to be lazy in comfortable clothes together.

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   Jeff Martin1posted 6 years ago

   Well, I guess you still carry it with you every day; so it still counts.

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   clynneposted 6 years ago

   My laptop and/or tablet.

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      Jeff Martin1posted 6 years agoin reply to this

      Out of curiosity; is this because you NEED it for work, or because you NEED it for entertainment?
      
      Sometimes I feel lost without  my cell phone; because I NEED the distraction sometimes.

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   theraggededgeposted 6 years ago

   Dog poop bags - useful for so many things. And wet wipes. Ditto.

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   poppyrposted 6 years ago

   Perfume, deodarent, notebook and pen are always in my bag. You never know, right?

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      Jeff Martin1posted 6 years agoin reply to this

      I  keep meaning to add a pen to my EDC.
      
      My SwissChamp (big Swiss Army Knife) had a pen cartridge on the handles; so I at least had that.
      
      My current SAK does not have one, so I have been thinking about getting this telescopic key chain pen. It extends to a full sized.

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   Mamertoposted 6 years ago

   A field note, mechanical pencil, two key-chain tools and a cellphone with accessories.

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      Jeff Martin1posted 6 years agoin reply to this

      What kind of key chain tools do you have?
      
      The hardware store, by my house, has a display full of cool key chain tools and accessories.
      
      I have to avert my eyes when I walk in.

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   wildernessposted 6 years ago

   I always have a watch and a wallet.  Usually a phone and car keys (no mass transit near me).

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      Jeff Martin1posted 6 years agoin reply to this

      There are many different kinds of tools you can keep in your wallet.
      
      I did an article on my PocketMonkey.
      
      It is sort of like those "survival cards" you see on F all the time; but there is no blade, It is more office friendly.
      
      Who could be intimidated by a little mernkey???

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   Terrielynn1posted 6 years ago

   Phone, tissue, notebook, pen, lipstick, bandaids, wallet and day planner, comb and business cards.

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      Jeff Martin1posted 6 years agoin reply to this

      What kind of pen?
      
      What I mean is; is it a specialty pen, like a Space Pen? or just like a plain BIC pen?

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   Terrielynn1posted 6 years ago

   It's a pen with a stylus on the end for tablets or phones.

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      Jeff Martin1posted 6 years agoin reply to this

      I have one of those. The whole reason I got it was so that I would be better at the Draw Something game.............. Didn't help.

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    Mamertoposted 6 years ago

    Actually I have this Nite Ize doohic key and swiss tech tool key. They are good complements for my knives.

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