Everyday Carry. What essentials do you carry on a daily basis?

Hi y'all!

After using classic bifold wallets for the longest time, I switched it up last year and bought a cheap 'modern' alternative instead. The experience I had with it, gave me valuable insight on what works for me and the direction I'd like to explore next. Below you may find what it boils down to:

• A small volume is required. I don't think I'll consider something bigger than the wallets found below.
• Card capacity of at least 7 cards. More (to an extent) is better for future-proofing.
• The bill compartment should 'comfortably' accommodate unfolded bills with size 160 x 77 (in mm).
• I think I can live with just a small coin compartment.
• Easy/premium access (and back-insertion) for at least 1 or 2 cards.
• I love closures to be safe, sound and secure. This doesn't only apply to the wallet as a whole, but also for its compartments.

With the above criteria (and plenty of searching), I found the following wallets (in alphabetical order):

• Allett Coin Wallet 2.0 (link)
• EXENTRI Multiwallet (link)
• The Frenchie Co. Speed Wallet Mini - Aroma Collection (with Essentials Pocket) (link)
• STUDIUM timik (link)

I would love to hear any feedback on these wallets. Furthermore, I'm more than willing to accept any other suggestions/products. Thanks in advance! Much appreciated!

This is my current setup, all contained within the crossbody bag on the left. I've had more or less the same stuff, in the same bag, for about three years before, but the zipper on the bag was breaking, so I replaced it. I decided that would be a good time to rethink what I'm carrying.

Currently, that is (clockwise from top left):

• wallet
• some spare cash, just in case
• a microfiber cloth
• lockpicks and a small box of lock pins (I have a practice lock that I often carry around in case I get bored)
• bandaids
• the bag is a Pacsafe GO Crossbody
• glasses cleaning swabs
• USB sticks (two with data, one with Ventoy and Linux ISOs)
• USB C-to-C cable to charge my phone
• a mechanical pencil
• keys, on a chain

Now, I'm looking for suggestions as to what else to put in the bag. Its gotta be thin and flat if possible.

My ideas so far are an appropriately sized notebook and a thin pocketknife.

What do you think? Have you got any ideas/suggestions?

This one is a NexTool Silver Card Tool.

They advertise it as a 20 in 1 tool, so far I've actually found 10 of its features useful, meaning I've found use in literally half, 50% of its features.

Its actually pretty well made too 👍

After trying a whole bunch of pocket notebooks, the Apica A7 has become my go-to.

It’s 2.8 x 4 inches (10.2 x 7.1 cm), which is quite a bit smaller than your typical Field Notes-sized notebook. However, I’ve come to really like it better at this size. I’m rarely writing prose in these notebooks; I’m always writing short lists. So I usually don’t take up a full line anyway. This tiny size leaves less wasted space on the page. It’s also small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, whereas Field Notes often doesn’t.

I’ve also been using the regular old Fisher space pen with it. I usually prefer something I can use one-handed, like a clicky or bolt-action, for my daily pocket pen, since it makes jotting things down that much quicker. But the size and simplicity of the space pen’s design is just really satisfying sometimes.

My Auto Zone Rewards card is from 2007, hard to think that the card is close to 20 years old now. Last time I used it, I used it to scrape glue off the side of a truck LOL!

Its Saturday, our vehicle exploded the other week, and we're just happy nobody was hurt. Brownie is indeed part of our everyday carry, hope this random post fits this community...

Context... https://lemmy.world/post/45294636

I just finished cleaning the soot off of it. It's just a touch looser now, but still works 👍

Context... https://lemmy.world/post/45294636

@edc The date wheel on one of my #Timex Expedition Scouts stopped rolling over, apparently this is a common issue?

This is a fascinating article about the tools carried, possibly by one individual of the Gravettian culture, around 30,000 years ago in what is now the area of Austria/Czechia/Slovakia

https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/02/30000-years-ice-age-travelers-toolkit-is-altering-human-history/

In particular the items were likely bundled together in some sort of leather or wood container and had been re-shaped for different purposes due to wear and tear.

A substantial share of the assemblage exhibited fractures typically associated with projectiles, while other tools showed evidence of cutting, scraping, and drilling,”

From the article it seems that finds like this are very rare and previously tools have been found scattered and with a relationship to groups of people but not one individual.

Looking for a small, light, durable USB drive for EDC. What are you using? Bonus points for USB C and A connections. Thanks!

I wear the Oceanus to the office and the G-shock when working with my hands, on automotive work, household projects or woodworking.

I filed the lanyard loop off the SAK and that goes into my small jean front watch pocket (kind of at a diagonal angle). I carry it every single day there, and all of my pants have a SAK shaped wear silhouette there, heh

I like to be prepared for most situations, so this is the stuff I have in my backpack every day (top left to bottom right):

• Two USB cables
• USB charger
• Pen
• Deodorant
• Tissues
• Radiacode 102
• Power bank
• 2x USB C to A adapter
• USB condom
• Some emergency cash
• Tape
• Flipper zero
• Multitool
• Mints
• Desinfectant
• Wurkkos FC11C flashlight
• Hair ties
• Airtag
• Earplugs
• Sunscreen
• FFP2 masks
• Disposable gloves
• Some meds / band aids

Additionally in my pockets:

• Keys
• Wallet
• Bluetooth earbuds
• Phone

Bonus lower tool is the last generic ~$5 bullshit mini multitool I got years ago at an auto parts shop.

Much to my surprise, the new larger tool I got today feels pretty well made for what it is. No it's not perfect, but damn, for only $5.35 at our local Dollar Tree, I couldn't help but get one while the getting is good here! 👍

No it's technically not part of my everyday carry, I have a Gerber Suspension NXT and also a NexTool Silver Card multitool for EDC, but those cost me over $30 each, so I figure what I got today makes for a nice backup tool for around the house.

Sorry it's not quite EDC as I just got it, but I didn't know where else to share..

may be of interest to some of you

https://www.victorinox.com/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knife%E2%84%A2-and-Tools/Alox-Refined/collection/sak-collection/sak_collection_SAK-C086/

Samsung Galaxy XCover 6Pro
Benchmade Bugout
Wurkkos TS22

Probably also going to get the Rovyvon Aurora for my keychain so that I'll always have a flashlight independent of what pants I'm wearing. Also taking suggestions for a compact measuring device. Even a 50cm long one would cover 95% of my needs.

Got a cheap metal wallet. Decided to give it a paint job for kicks. It'll probably chip over time, but the last time I used a sealant on a project the paint smeared everywhere so I'm hesitant.

Besides the usual, I carry some basic first aid in there.

I've wanted to make something like this for a while, so I'm glad it's on the market. However, you're limited to just 5 tools plus a bit driver. Lots of interesting tools to choose from though. If the tool count rivaled a medium sized Victorinox with the same form factor, I'd consider it.

Pocket organizer:

• SOG Powerpint
• Bits
• Irega 100mm adjustable wrench
• Refillable lighter
• Flashlight
• Snap blade knife
• Pen
• Zip ties
• Hot glue
• Paper clips
• Ferrocerium rod

Attached to keys:

• Sennheiser SoundProtex concert earplugs with included pouch
• Normal earplugs

I made the pocket organizer 2 or 3 years ago. It has some holes but i plan to make a new one when I upgrade my multi-tool (Roxon Flex most likely). The new one will have a zipper for the central pouch so it opens like a book with small pockets inside.

The keys are on a screw with some washers and o-rings as spacers (I don't like rattling keys).

Aside from these I also carry my phone, wallet and Casio W800H-1BV.

For those who don't know already, Hacksmith Industries made their own multitool. A very lightweight titanium Canadian made multitool featuring an m390 blade and several other features.

1.5 mm diameter, 300 lbs tensile strength, can be used as a friction saw. Pull on the aglet to easily unravel.

I've made a Paracord version of this, but kevlar is thinner and stronger.

This ring is meant to be used for counting while knitting, but I wear it to keep track of prayers. It's useless in the dark though, so I painted it with resin mixed with Lit glow powder. It's supposed to glow even if charged with heat, so we'll see if body heat does the job.

Not my finest work, but it'll do.

• Victorinox Compact
• humangear Spin collapsible spork
• Silicone band as a wallet, carrying cards, cash and a Rite in the Rain notepad

This is pretty typical for me. If I'm traveling very light I may leave the spork at home and carry a Victorinox Manager. If I'm going to be out and about for a while I usually have Knipex Cobra XS pliers and may swap the knife to a Victorinox Explorer.

I'm pretty happy with this new spork. I've kept a humangear Uno in my bag for general use and I like how sturdy and simple it is. The new Spin model locks open to the same length as the Uno but closes down very short for more compact stowing.

Title. I'd go for the leatherman micra but they have scisors instead of needlenose pliers like most multi tools and I haven't had any luck finding any myself :(

-Anbernic Rg35XX Plus

-Banana Phone (Bluetooth speakerphone)

-Pixel Watch 1