EDC

submitted by freshmonster

Great site! As a graphic designer, I wanted to submit something a little bit different. I’m from Norfolk, VA and drive a 40-minute commute to work. This is also my first real job, so this carry is basically from a student’s budget. 

Blackberry Curve
Pentel Quicker Clicker
G-Shock Glide
WD Hard Drive
Wallet
Moleskine
Ring – Earring Plugs
Keys
Spyderco Leaf Storm
Chapstick
Apple Macbook Pro
iPod Nano

Besides my keys, wallet and jewelry/watch, everything goes into a H&M laptop bag. Within the bag, a majority of the smaller items are organized in a Lihit Lab Teffa Bag in Bag. A few things were not included in the illustration, such as a small first aid kit, several usb flash drives, several markers/pens, and a microfiber cloth.    

I am hunting for a useful/minimal keychain tool and flashlight to complete my carry. Any suggestions would be awesome!

-JP

*Note: the objects are not to scale.

Editor’s Note: Hey JP, very cool presentation, great work! I appreciate the use of a woodgrain backdrop too, haha. I can see the utility of your carry given your position as a graphic designer, but as you mentioned, I agree you could round out the carry with some tools on your keychain. My go-to combination is a small, single-cell twisty light and a multitool of sorts. I currently use a 4sevens Mini123 with a primary battery as they last a long time and as a twisty light may offer more reliability (less moving parts to break) paired with a Victorinox Manager, which includes many commonly needed tools including a pen! On a student budget, however, you can invest in a more affordable 1xAAA light like a Fenix E05 and use a simple Victorinox SAK Classic. I’m not too partial to one-piece multitools but YMMV.

To the other readers, what keychain tool setup do you carry? Leave a comment and make some suggestions!

Thanks for sharing your work — I can imagine some people would be very interested in getting one of these made for their own carries :3. Keep it up and carry on.

Don’t miss out on your chance to back one of these cool keyhook / bottle opener hybrids by Eric of Corter Leather Goods. He puts out quality stuff, I’m sure some of you guys would appreciate this if you’re in the market for a keychain solution. There are only 10 days left on this Kickstarter project!

submitted by Jamie P

I’ve been following your EDC blog since the beginning, as there’s nothing better than seeing the variety of awesome items that can be found in a good pocket dump.  I realized I’ve never submitted one of my own, so I decided it was about time.  This is today’s rotation which is a full loadout.

• Eric Ochs Custom Orca knife
• NAA 22 Magnum revolver
• Saddleback Leather wallet
• MyTouch 4G phone
• USN Challenge coin
• Steelflame Custom Killbox pendant and chain
• TAD Gear/Lenslight Ti mini
• Fisher Bullet pen
• Titanium Toothpick w/glowrings
• Atwood G3 Prybaby
• Seiko Orange Monster
• Paracord bracelet
• Keychain with Nitecore EZ CR2 

After browsing all the other submissions, this is probably the first here that I’ve seen a Titanium Toothpick.  I made one for myself years ago, and once people saw it, they kept asking me to make more.  I’ve probably made over 500 at this point, but I’ve lost count.  Who would have ever guessed people would want one of these!

Editor’s Note: Very nice gear you’ve got — a lot of it is higher end and less commonly seen (outside of the USN anyway, I see you rep the colors well), so thanks for sharing. Aside from the total cost of the carry (which is justified by the quality and custom design of many pieces here) it looks very well thought out. Your bases are covered and you have some unique items to boot. The Ti toothpick is pretty cool, I can see the appeal of having titanium everything but I suspect the reason toothpicks aren’t as common in EDCs is because of sanitary concerns, haha. One of the few things I’ve actually had the chance to play with from this particular carry is the Nitecore EZCR2 — I really loved my neutral white version of it, it threw so far for its size and the tint was awesome. I would just pay extra attention to the spring and try not to over-twist it, as it is fairly fragile by design. Anyway, awesome carry, thanks for sharing.

submitted by thejafe

I was attracted to these items because they work well and are extremely robust in both design and function. I consider this to be a “minimalist” carry although each individual items is quite beefy and fills the hand nicely.

Spyderco Para 2
HDS Tactical Clicky (140 Lumens)
Seiko SKX007 on Zulu Dive Strap
Apple iPhone 4
Keys

I’ll also be adding smaller backups to my keychain and I’ve detailed those future additions below. 

Fisher Trekker Space Pen
Arc AAA Premium Flashlight
Leatherman Micra

Stay tuned!

Editor’s Note: I totally agree with your assessment that this carry is minimal, but beefy in execution and design. The SKX007 is a great offering from Seiko, the Para 2 is a super solid EDC blade, and the Tactical Clicky is feature-packed and pretty much bombproof. I appreciate the durability, robustness and quality over quantity themes in this EDC. Your keyring remains minimal as well, and of the gear options you’ve listed as your backups they make excellent complements to your current carry. I’m curious as to how you keep a wallet or how you attach/pocket your keys, but with such few items and access to pocket clips I imagine you handle it just fine. Keep it up and thanks for sharing.

submitted by Pete

Hello there,

Over the past year, EDC has become a big part of my life.  I’ve always seen the value in carrying a knife, but my pocket contents have definitely evolved from there.

I usually carry a Leatherman of some sort but opted for two folding blades today.

• iPhone 4S with Otterbox Defender case
• Zippo
• Surefire E2D LED Defender
• Spyderco Manix2 XL
• Spyderco Delica 4 ZDP-189
• FlipSide Wallet
• Keys w/ Photon light, Victorinox Classic, and Spyderco Bug

Thanks for letting me share!

Editor’s Note: I would normally suggest the Leatherman over two folders for the sake of versatility, but the two Spydercos you chose to carry are great in their own right. I like the minimalism but redundancy of tools on your simple keyring too. I’m curious about plastic wallets. I’m assuming you front pocket carry, but are they any durable? Lastly, both the Surefire and Zippo round out your carry very nicely. Looks good, thanks for sharing.

submitted by Adam H

Chris Reeve small Sebenza Micarta
Hamilton Khaki Officer Auto
Muyshondt Aeon
Keys + Atwood G5 Prybaby
Wallet 
8-)

Editor’s Note: B) indeed, nice carry. Minimal but with high quality gear (although I wouldn’t be surprised if that wallet was pretty empty haha). I really like the hardware and cordage for retention/retrieval you’ve got going on the Aeon, especially considering how small of a light it is. It looks like you have a McGizmo clip on it too to make it modular and easily detachable in case you don’t need the lanyard in the way, good job. Keys are kept slim, knife looks great, and the Hamilton Khaki is one of those nice watches that I don’t see very often. I like the legibility of the all-arabic markers and looks great on the strap. Thanks for sharing!

submitted by beyadika

Here is the typical load out for me:

-Fallkniven U1 Slipjoint knife, smooth bone handle, 3G steel
-Keys with Photon light and Alox Swisschamp
-Notebook, Lamy Fountain Pen, Cross Rollerball pen, and 0.5mm Pentel Pencil
-Seiko skx007 on  leather strap
-Handkerchief
-Vagabond Traveler Leather Wallet
-Fenix LD10, great single AA flashlight

Editor’s Note: Nice, full loadout. I can see you have multiple tools (pens especially) for specific tasks. The redundancy here also serves to add extra versatility, which is great if you have no problems carrying a little more. I like the Fallkniven, it’s a great gentleman’s knife. I’m not sure if it would fit, but you could try replacing the little lanyard on it with some paracord (gutted if necessary) as that would likely still be stronger/more durable and multipurpose than the thread you’ve got on it currently. I like the simple single piece of hardware to keep your keys together, and your minimal but practical keychain tools. The SKX007 is a classic and it looks good on the leather. Keep it up and thanks for sharing.

submitted by kehed

Hi,

This is an update of my EDC, keep up the good work.

•  Monologue Notebook
•  Zebra F-701 Pen
•  Vintage Barret Smythe Brass Cobra Zippo Lighter
•  Leather Key Chain with Brass Hook
•  Blackberry Gemini
•  Saddleback Small Wallet,
•  Case Swayback Jack Knife
•  DST TLR
•  Seiko SNZG15J with Custom Leather Strap
•  Bandana

Editor’s Note: Cool setup, I like the detail in your brass and leather hardware. The strap on your Seiko makes it look like it costs much more than it actually does, looks great… The rest of your gear is a nice mix of fairly unique and tried and true EDC staples. To specify, the simple Case knife, the durable F701 and Saddleback wallet round out your carry, while your 1xAA titanium light stands out. I’m curious as to what you think of it, but from what I can tell it’s impressively thin and sleek for a 1xAA light and I like that it boasts a clicky and deep pocket clip. Overall great carry, thanks for sharing and keep it up~

submitted by edumerca

I wanted to share my new EDC light, the Klarus mi x6 Ti, it’s a titanium AAA flashlight, and so far I really like it, is nicely machined and it really does operate with one hand, I’ve had other twist activation flashlights like the Fenix Ld01 and I couldn’t twist it one handed.

The knife is a Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 21.

Editor’s Note: Congrats on the new light. It’s good to hear that it operates easily single-handedly, as many 1xAAA lights I’ve used were a bit finicky in activation (mode skipping and such). It’s even more impressive that it’s smooth despite a titanium construction. Looks like a good addition to a minimal carry, especially paired with a Small Seb. Thanks for sharing and carry them well.

submitted by Andrew

Hi Bernard,

Dan from Bladereviews.com sent me over, knowing that I would love the site (and I do!)  I also have a knife site, which is how Dan and I know each other.  My blade EDC changes all the time.  It’s not unlikely that I will rotate a couple knives out during the week.  My keys, wallet and Paracord belt are always with me.  I rarely carry a phone, although I have one.  My photo is what I’ve had on me this week…

1. 8 Legs 550 paracord belt (100 feet unwoven)
2. Keys (house and bike lock)
3. Tan Samsonite wallet
4. A knife, this one is a LionSTEEL SR 1

Thanks,

Andrew @ The Edge Observer

Editor’s Note: Minimalist in volume but beefy and rugged in construction of your gear… interesting approach. I can’t really comment on your knife because after browsing The Edge Observer it’s clear you know your stuff (more than I do about knives, anyway~). Fantastic reviews and photos of some lesser known knives, great work. Keep it up and thanks for sharing!

submitted by Omer B

I’ve been hanging out in another well regarded EDC based forum for years.  I recently found blog this while browsing flipboard on my iPad. figured its my turn.  Especially since I have one EDC item that I have never seen on here…  Here is my setup:

Suunto Core Alu watch.  Wrist.
Zero Tolerence 300DW TAD Gear edition flipper.  Clipped to right pocket.
Jawbone (Only when I drive).  Right pocket.
My SAK of the day (mini champ).  Sometimes I may carry an Atwood or something else fun instead of this. Right pocket.
Keyport Slide - includes all my daily keys, a light, and a 16GB usb memory stick. Lighter Pocket.
Fenix PD20+ . Sometimes bottom of right pocket &  sometimes clipped to belt.
Sig Sauer P238 .  Carry IWB.
Twelve South iphone wallet - Look it up.  It looks like a beautiful leather-bound book.  Inside its my iPhone and wallet.  Haven’t seen many usable phone wallet combos on here. I keep this in my left pocket.

Editor’s Note: Cool gear, how do you like that KeyPort? I think it might be great for some but I wonder how well it carries, especially since I don’t think they come with a pocket clip or sturdy ring attachment point (I’d normally expect to see the SAK on a set of keys but here it’s clearly different). Nice choices on the light, watch, knife and CC, too. You’re right about the wallet — there haven’t been too many on the site. I can definitely see the appeal of grabbing one item and having both your wallet and your phone with you (unless you forget your wallet, then you’d forget your phone too haha), but at the same time I’d rather keep them separate… Anyway, it looks good. Thanks for sharing!

submitted by Anthony

I have finally found a configuration that works for me.  I carry my house keys on my belt loop which tucks into the back pocket.  My car key goes into the front with my card case and knife.  The iPhone goes in my left front pocket.  I have found that carrying the car key separately makes sense since I use them more frequently than my house keys.

Pictured:

• Kershaw Leek Knife; Smooth Blade (amazing knife for $30)
• iPhone 4 with Graft Leverage Case (black with chrome latch)
• Marathon watch (love the tritium)
• Paul Smith credit card case
• Keychain from Makr Carry Goods

Editor’s Note: Great, congrats on finding a configuration that works for you. I know a lot of the fun of EDC is the long process of finding just the right piece for your needs, but it’s also just as satisfying to finalize your carry (for a while, at least haha). Good minimalism here, looks easy to carry and I like that you still opt to carry a watch and light in addition to your smartphone. In a minimalist carry, it’s good that you opted for the Marathon and little photon there to keep things lightweight. Nice choice with the Leek too, for the price it carries slim and has a framelock, which is one of my favorite lock mechanisms. Keep it up, thanks for sharing!

submitted by Jerome

My pocket EDC:

Moleskin
Rotring 600 Roller Ball
CRKT KISS
Maratec AAA
iPhone 4
MAKR one wallet

My Bag EDC :
+ Gerber Multitool
+Camera (either Canon G9 or FujiFilm X10)
+Larger Moleskin notebook + Caran D’Ache pencil

Editor’s Note: Interesting carry, nice and streamlined too. Everything looks good together and should work cohesively, though if I had to make a suggestion I’d say maybe look into the Spyderco Ladybug SS to replace your KISS. It’s another small minimalist knife that would fit your aesthetic but has better steel, but no pocket clip unfortunately… Otherwise, keep it up, and thanks for sharing!

submitted by Matt

Lum-Tec B3
Sebenza Insingo with Micarta
Saddleback Leather ID Wallet
Tuff Writer bronze pen
The Hill-Side pocket square
4Seven Qmini 123
Victorinox Classic Alox
Sig Sauer p238

Editor’s Note: Great, high quality gear without carrying too much. I’m still convinced the 4sevens Quark Mini and the Victorinox SAK are best friends for key rings. They work really well together and are fairly affordable. The rest of the gear looks like it may be a bit expensive for many but work with what you got — looks good to me. Thanks for sharing!

submitted by Jim R

Nice site! Here is the low-down on my EDC:

• Prescription glasses with a titanium frame.
• Droid X. It is amazing what all a smart phone can do.
• Casio G-Shock watch.
• Wallet with Faraday cage built in. I have a credit card with a RFID chip.
• Hinderer titanium Investigator pen.
• Hinderer XM-18 3.5”, partially serrated blade, black DLC coated.
• Sunwayman V10R titanium flashlight, variable brightness LED.
• Keychain with paracord lanyard, Gerber Shard, LED light, SAK Classic, Swiss Tools key shaped multitool, keys.

Editor’s Note: Wow, awesome Hinderers and light. Nice rugged watch too. My only suggestion would be to maybe clean up the keychain a little bit — it looks like you could benefit from a larger main split ring and maybe more clips (like McGizmo) especially for your car key, and remove some of those extraneous split rings between items. I also don’t really see the need for the Utilikey if you have a SAK classic, I think the SAK outperforms the utilikey in every way.* I think some small changes to that would help clean up your keychain and make it carry better in your pocket. Thanks for sharing!

*Correction: It was brought to my attention that the Classic lacks many of the drivers and the bottle opener that the Utilikey has, but more feature-filled 58mm SAKs like the Manager or Minichamp cover those bases, as does Jim’s Gerber Shard.