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

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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?

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[–] HerbGrower@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Tbh leaning towards Swiss army knife. More tools on it make it more useful for an every day tool anyway.

Then when I do know I need a proper knife I can take the Mora. At that point I should have a good reason.

[–] fux@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

SAKs are awesome. I generally prefer standalone knifes but the SAK scissors are super useful and if the blade fits your usecase its a nice choice. Also surprisingly customisable!

[–] HerbGrower@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 week ago

For daily general use the knife on them should be good enough. Anything that needs a better knife isn't EDC legal here anyway.