Those who don’t identify as a fella also welcome to answer!

I’m getting tired of my wallet and I’m hoping to get some new ideas. Current EDC is my phone, wallet, and keys on a lanyard. Whatchu got?

Edit: I ought to be a little more specific with my EDC, since most people are kindly taking the time to do so.

Phone: Pixel 8 Pro Wallet: bulky leather wallet, I don’t even remember the brand, I’ve had it so long. Keys: a stylized lanyard with various house keys, car key fob, and a keychain that reads “I hope your day is as good as my butt” from my wife. I have to keep that, you understand.

Misc: Burt’s Bees chapstick, Listerine breath strips, and occasionally a utility knife depending on my destination.

32 points

No offense to anyone who’s into this stuff, but what is the appeal in cataloging and discussing this what’s in your pockets?

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For me, it’s neat to know what other people carry. We’re all different people with different stuff and things, and it’s fun to learn about people I reckon. Totally get what you mean though, it’s very mundane lol

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You never know when a filthy Baggins is going to come along and ask, “What have I got in my pocket?”

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5 points

And the correct answer is “String or nothing”.

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I have pocket fluff and no tea in my pocket.

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7 points

Whats its gots in it’s pockets?

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I find it important to have some tools with me. Even if I’m really unlikely to use them, being a useful person who can fix stuff and solve problems is a major component of my self concept.

I also find the tools interesting in their own right. Lots of people like trinkets and gadgets, and there may be no explaining it to someone who doesn’t immediately find that sort of thing appealing.

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The component of self concept, that’s exactly it! For me it’s not tools. But I love being the person who always has a band aid, a painkiller, a needle and thread, a tampon. You really don’t need that stuff every day, but when you need it, you NEED it. And it’s nice to get to be helpful like that.

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Imo: just getting new ideas for ways to reduce/consolidate the number of things I have to carry every day. I switched from a regular wallet to an ultralight wallet (Ridge, but there are much cheaper alternatives) and it has been helping out my back a lot. It’s also nice to get recommendations for multi-tools and stuff.

I only everyday carry my phone, car keys, apt keys, and wallet, and I often leave my apt keys locked in my car so I have one fewer thing to carry.

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I’m always curious because I stopped carrying a purse as it made me feel more femme than I like, and since then I’ve wondered how dudes get through the day with only their pockets.

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Either we stuff way too many things in our pockets, or we too have some kind of bag. I don’t think I ever go out of my place without my backpack if I have to bring more than my key/wallet/phone combo.

We sometimes also opt for irresponsibly not carrying what we need to get through the day.

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Sharing things you find useful in your everyday life so that others might enjoy them or recommend things that would better suit your needs.

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It is a bit extra, but I got put on to a lot of different practical utilities such as YubiKeys this way.
I also found the life-hack of adding nail-clippers to my carkeyring. It’s definitely obsessive to an extent tho.
Fortune favors the prepared!

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It often feels like a culture of consumption. People buying knives, wallets, and pens just for the thrill of shopping for stuff.

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The “why” is what people enjoy. There’s a story behind every item that people packrat.

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Im one of those weirdos that carries a cross body bag full of stuff everywhere. Here’s what’s in it: The pills are my prescription plus paracetamol. The tube thingy is 50spf sunscreen. There should be a pocket knife but I lost it and haven’t gotten around to getting a new one yet.

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Plus in my backpack, there’s everything I need for staying the night somewhere. I used to live way out of town and frequently miss the last bus, so it became a habit to be prepared.

I have one pair of underwear, one pair of socks, a toothbrush+paste, face moisturizer and hand cream.

Also, a foldable reusable shopping bag, a small umbrella, and a water bottle.

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Found my EDC doppleganger lol. Almost down to every item in the backpack at least. Suncreen is so underrated!

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Are those plasters I see? Too many people forget those😂I’ve ended up awkwardly searching for one after an accident cooking or paper cut one too many times Always stay prepared

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Yes they are! I have dry cuticles that I sometimes absent mindedly pick so I need those frequently lol

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I’m sorry for your loss.

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Thank you. It really feels like it, I’d been carrying for half my life.

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Ugh the casualness of the earlier mention helped me avoid feeling terrible for you. Now the truth is heartbreaking.

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2 points

Found the Austrian. :) #tirolgehtanders

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Caught me :)

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Not weird at all imo. This is all very useful

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Thanks for saying that! My friends joke that I look like a tourist with the bag though

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Your friends are wrong 😤

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Leatherman does engraved knives. I have mine engraved with my name and cell number.

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  • Old leather wallet
  • Flashlight (Skilhunt H150)
  • Knife (Spyderco UKPK)
  • Pepper spray (Sabre Red, with a pocket clip from a random flashlight)
  • Phone (Pixel 4A)
  • Keys, and another flashlight (Skilhunt EK1)
  • Flash drive (Sandisk 128gb)
  • 1.38€

See also !edc@sopuli.xyz

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Who knew EDC could be so… Aesthetic! Thanks for sharing that link too, probably should have looked for that community before posting. But I like giving people a chance to talk about themselves a little. :)

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Literally only my phone. I don’t even always wear pants.

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Donald Ducking?

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Sarong but it feels so right.

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Saright but it feels saright.

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Three things always (and yes I slap every pocket every time I leave the house to check):

  • Phone (right front)
  • Keys (left front)
  • Wallet (right back)
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Same for me but only front.
Keys and wallets in the same pocket.

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Hello, me. Complete with the triple tap check…

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I do phone in the front left, keys, wallet and knife in the front right. I stopped keeping wallet in the back because it’s bad for your hip, and harder to access and protect.

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