Every Day Carry - Here's Mine, What's Yours?

[Amit Singh]

I'm reposting this with hopes of greater response because it's a cool
and interesting topic.

This subject of 'every day carry' is one of which I've been slightly
obsessed.

Here is a link to an image of my EDC, and a list:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6760998841/

- Bandana (serves as handkerchief)
- Opinel No. 6 knife
- Lip Ivo
- iPhone 4 carried in Col. Littleton No. 50 Phone Wallet
- Keys carried on ML Brown Braided Keychain
- Shure E4 Earbuds
- Lamy Fountain Pen
- Moleskin Notebook (set up as GSD)
- Swatch GB743
- Canon S100 Camera
- Surefire G2x Tactical Flashlight

I like how all this stuff is compact so it fits well inside of a small
trunk sack. When I'm not on the bike it's generally carried in a
pocket on my briefcase, and when that doesn't happen I can carry it
all on my person in various pockets, although I'm tempted to start
carrying a man-bag or a "m-urse".

This is a 'heavy load', but it's everything which I need to flip
between work and adventure. Works for me.

I'd be interested in seeing your EDC's.

http://everyday-carry.com/ is a neat website that shows lots of
carries. There are a few others which are similar.

[stevep33]

Great idea.

Though I just realized it is difficult to take a good picture with my phone when my phone is part of the subject.  I'll have to dig up an actual camera.

[David Yu Greenblatt]

Amit,

 

I agree this is a cool and interesting topic, but also one that makes me a little apprehensive, since I already spend way too much time thinking about bikes in the manner of a connoisseur rather than just a rider, and if my interests expand to other EDC-type things like cameras, knives, flashlights, multi-tools, watches, pens, etc., I am really going to be in trouble in terms of doing any actual work. That said, toys and tools are fun and useful, and all work and no play made Jack the dull boy, so I hope this thread will grow. I suppose the way to go is, just like with bikes, to do some research up front and establish a good EDC kit made up of quality gear, and then be content with it and resist the urge to constantly "upgrade". The challenge is to admire and not covet.

 

How do you like your Canon S100? I just got a S95 on sale before Christmas and of course the photos I have taken with it completely blow away the ones I was taking with my cell phone before.

 

I also get a fair amount of use out of my Opinel knife, which I purchased after a discussion on the iBOB list a few months ago. I agree that it meets the definition of "BOBish." I maintain, however, that a tamahagane wakizashi would be just as useful and far more dashing, and I may yet switch to that for my EDC blade.

 

- David G, Madison WI

[Ryan Ray]

"The challenge is to admire and not covet."

I'm going to attach that top my laptop screen.

[Bruce Herbitter]

Since I'm a co-mod of a fountain pen group, I highly approve of this:

On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Amit Singh <asd...@gmail.com> wrote:

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- Lamy Fountain Pen
- Moleskin Notebook (set up as GSD)
-

I rotate about 20 inked up writers myself.

Oh, in the bike, it's a Swiss Army knife, tool kit (including a spoke tool), patch kit, master link, tube in a latex home project glove.

Tailwinds!

[Tim McNamara]

"Every day" depends on when we're talking during the day. The workday EDC is radically different than my non-work EDC- and are contained in different packaging.

My non-work EDC is a frame pump, spare tube, a patch kit, a Park tire boot, tire levers, a Ritchey multi tool, Presta to Schrader adapter and a spoke wrench. Ecept for the pump and the tube, all of that fits inside an Altoids tin, based on "tool kit B" on this page:

http://pardo.net/bike/pic/fail-003/000.html

On one bike add a Leatherman Squirt tool which is in the bar bag; on another I have a little Swiss Army folding pliers that still fits inside the Altoids tin with a Park CPR-9. I usually take my cell phone in a pocket, but I take that pretty much everywhere anyway.

I use these for rides from around the block to 400 km. For brevets and PBP I added one of those folding emergency spokes and taped a few extra spokes to fender stays and, IIRC, took a spare brake and derailleur cable.

My personal proclivity for EDC is towards minimalism. I hate being loaded down with a lot of baggage. A well-maintained bike does not need an extensive tool kit on the bike IMHO (although the kits above will cover the majority of repairs short of a bottom bracket replacement or headset replacement). I also like my bikes to weigh about 20 lbs or less (which is the case for 3 of my 4 bikes) which may sum up my stance on this topic.

I know people who carry 3-4 spare tubes, chain links, big wrenches, spare parts like brake pads and cables, 4-5 snacks, etc. My wife almost always takes a U-lock. Whatever gives you the best chance of having a fun ride is OK by me, even if it's stuff I wouldn't haul around.

[Philip Williamson]

> "The challenge is to admire and not covet."

I love that, too. If you can manage it, it saves a lot of heartache.

Philip

[Smitty-A-Go-Go]

I'm a stay-home dad so up until about a year ago my EDC was a large diaper bag full of supplies to keep my toddler happy. Once he learned to use the toilet I was able to shed a bunch of the kid stuff from my EDC. At that time I bought one of the Riv Swiss Medic bags.  It's an excellent size to carry the daily essentials and have enough room for pre-school-age-kid stuff. 

What I carry in the Riv bag here. Depending on the outing there's often a snack or toy in there too.  

I also keep some bikey stuff on the bikes... here. Some variation of this stuff gets shuffled between a Bakfiets, a Surly Big Dummy, and an A.H.H.

[charlie]

I too have a Opinel #6 and love it. My other knives were too heavy and
wore holes in my pockets. If it falls in water it floats (kinda nifty)
and that sucker can be sharpened to the point of being able to shave
with it, being a narrow blade and all. I also carry a L2D flashlight
along with my house/car keys on a ring my Dad used with his 'dog tag'
attached ( I do this to help me remember him) I also carry my wallet
(with cash) and cheezy Walmart Straight Talk phone. Nothing
else.....unless you are talking when on the bicycle then it changes
with the season. Rarely do I carry a camera as I did that
professionally for 20 plus years but the new digi stuff intrigues me,
especially the action cameras which I intend to acquire for my cycling
adventures. I used to pack a 1911 .45 automatic pistol for about 15
years also but it got heavy and it threw out my spine alignment. I
carry more junk in the auto than most people (tools, extra clothing,
water and car related stuff.) On the bike for extended trips (over
ten miles) Like when I am commuting.... I carry extra socks, raingear,
glasses, food, work clothing etc. Daily stuff..... I'm pretty much a
minimalist.

> http://everyday-carry.com/is a neat website that shows lots of

[charlie]

Oh yea! I forgot my titanium Boccia watch, my wedding band and my
sapphire ring that I made plus my daily prescription glasses.

> >http://everyday-carry.com/isa neat website that shows lots of

[cyclotourist]

This is basically what I've carried for 20 years:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4315416462/ The multi-tool
is a newer addition over loose metric hex wrenches and a Rivoli chain
tool. Probably not the same tube, but can't swear to it.

BTW, that re-purposed tube being used to hold a patch kit is the best
thing I have. Love it. Rivendell carried it for a while and I think it
was some guy or gal's cottage industry for a while. If anyone has an
extra one they want to get rid of, let me know!

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[Philip Williamson]

In my pockets:
Keys (work, car, mailbox, roofrack, a key for each of two bikes'
locks).
Swiss Army "officer" (there are three tools for opening alcohol) knife
that I found digging a hole on the beach when I was 5.
USB stick.
Wallet. a "randl" my sister-in-law bought me (Etsy?). She's seriously
the best gift-buyer I've ever known. My son is a close second.
Change. I like having change in my pocket. It's atavistic and OCO, but
I like giving cashiers $15.12, and getting a single nickel back.
(often) Sony Nex camera with an Exakta-mount Zeiss 58mm lens.

On the bike:
One less thing than I need at the moment.
I do now have toolkits, pumps, gloves, and hats on both my commuting
bikes, and a blinky clipped to every bike in the house.

Philip

Philip Williamson
www.biketinker.com

On Jan 25, 7:02 pm, charlie <cl_v...@hotmail.com> wrote:

> >http://everyday-carry.com/isa neat website that shows lots of

[Bob]

Every Single Day: Chrome Bags (www.chromebags.com) Kremlin (great big
messenger bag) on back with my work clothes, lunch, and bike tools
inside. Coming and going in the dark in late fall, winter, and early
spring, so lots of lighting. Helmet has video fore and aft. Bob.

[stevep33]

Here it is:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27988383@N06/6765639441/in/photostream

It all goes in the BaileyWorks bag:
wallet
iphone
Lezyne pump
cable lock

The repair bag contains:
Lezyne multi-tool
spare tube
levers
patch kit
tire boot
spare chain links
latex gloves (for really messy repairs)

Seems like a lot now that I look at it, but I use it all.

[Tim McNamara]

For commuters especially, something like these are good to have along. I find that teh latex gloves aren't tough enough for repairs, but the nitrile ones that can be bought at Target by the box work better.

[Kelly]

Ok here's mine.

Park Patch Kit
Park Boot Kit
Brooks Tool Roll with added chain tool
Park Latex Gloves
Tube sometimes two
Master-link
Rain Gear
straps
Lock
headlamp nice for night time anything needing to see.
Phone
Nikon D90
Stanley 1.4 quart thermos w/coffee

General Stuff
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/6767269705/in/photostream

Thermos and Camera
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/6767269199/in/photostream

In the winter I carry a set of heavier gloves and balaclava... or lighter as the case may be.

Kelly

[PATRICK MOORE]

Mine varies from bike to bike; here are the extremes:

Off road bike (Fargo)

3 tubes
patch kit
tire boot
multi tool (all needed allens -- from SPD pedals to stem binder bolt;
all needed hexes, chain tool, spoke wrenches, screwdrivers)
Quik Stik
saddle cover
reflective ankle strip
Swiss army knife (for the blade)
extra chain link
extra Sram chain link
zip ties
Lezyne minipump, fat size
shop rag

Gofast (man, this has been hanging on my wall unrid since September)
Park T-bone tool
2 tubes
patch kit
saddle cover (gotta protect those Flites)
Lezyne mini (the skinny one)

The trike and the '03 Curt get something in between.

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[Kevin M]

I started carrying a Japanese carpenter's knife. It's the slimiest knife I've used and disappears in your pocket (in a good way) It's really about 1/4in thick, and fits nicely in the "5th" pocket. I got mine from the Best Made Co., but there's many cheaper versions available.

[Jay in Tel Aviv]

You asked, so here's mine, for my daily commute and shower at the gym
near my office:

In a Carracdice Super C saddlebag -
Lunch - cold cuts on homemade sourdough
Clothes + towel
Puncture kit including - tire levers, spare tube, kool stop tire jack
Allen wrenches
Wallet, cell phone, keys
1st aid supplies + spare key for cable lock (lesson from an "oops")
Cable lock
MP3 player + helmet
O2 rain jacket and plastic bag (for saddle) if it might rain
Ixon IQ headlight
Emergency granola bar
Whatever papers etc I need for work, and sometimes my laptop (14").

Those Shure buds are amazing. I have had several pair of SCL3 and 4s.
Unfortunately they don't last, hence several pairs, under Shure's
incredibly generous warranty program. Once my 2 years were up I went
back to the cheapies. :(

Jay

> http://everyday-carry.com/is a neat website that shows lots of

[jeffrey kane]

What's with everybody packing knives? ... I mean, yeesh, it's making
me feel paranoid!

> http://everyday-carry.com/is a neat website that shows lots of

[Roger]

I'm surprised by the similarities of my kit with Amit's:

In my old Candy Bar Bag:

Pump
Hanky/Tool Roll with:
- Spoke Wrench
- Multi tool
- Tire tools
- Leatherman Micra
- Patch kit with Presta/Schrader adaptors & 4mm, 5mm and 3/16" Allen
Wrenches
Coin Purse
Key Chain with locking hub key
Tissues with
- mini tube of sun-block
- lip balm
4.5x5.5 Notepad (homemade)
Wallet with:
- Kaweco fountain pen w/Noodler's Blue Heron ink
- Sodbuster Jr. pocket knife
iPhone
Spare Innertube (not shown)

Image at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/56856126@N02/6767278655/in/photostream

Each time I empty out the bag I try to remove unused items. These are
the ones that justify themselves over time. Maybe the Micra can go...

The wallet was from Etsy and meant to hold a phone, but I like it's
pocket for a pen and knife. I've found it's important to carry a
friendly looking knife so people assume you want to pare an apple or
open a box, not brandish a weapon. That Sodbuster is a great little
knife: it's one blade is sturdy, it fits my hand well, and it has even
become my favorite paring knife in the house. Kaweco pens are great
little pens as well.