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The Everyday Carry Manifesto

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I’m just a sucker for a good manifesto. I was inspired by some of my favorites, including the cyberpunk manifesto and the self-repair manifesto, to write this one. I looked on the web for other EDC manifestos and didn’t really find one, so I’m hoping this will suffice for now.

In the spirit of open source and everything else I value, you are welcome to publish this manifesto on your blog/website/publication without credit to me (although it’s always appreciated :) ). You’re also welcome to edit, add, omit, etc. any of it. Like all writing, this is a work in progress. I hope to make a nice graphic for it, but if you have ideas for one, please feel free! I just ask that you send me a link to where you’ve shared it because I’m curious. Enjoy!

The Everyday Carry Manifesto

While a person’s everyday carry—EDC—may be first and foremost a collection of items, what we choose to carry every day signifies the way we choose to live our lives. An EDC represents a sense of ownership, personal responsibility, and the baggage we choose to maintain to improve and enrich our day-to-day existence.  A proper EDC should be comprised of items with the following characteristics:

Functionality

Each EDC item should be functional, and should serve a clear purpose, such as convenience, preparedness, or entertainment.

Quality

Selecting EDC items is not about materialism or consumerism. On the contrary, curating an EDC means to find items that will last for a lifetime. Quality includes aesthetic appeal, but should first and foremost mean that an item will be durable and reliable. Items that can be repaired easily by the owner should be encouraged to reduce unnecessary economic and environmental waste.

Preparedness

EDCs should aid in preparedness depending on the potential crises in one’s daily life. For some, this may mean preparation for large scale catastrophes like natural disasters; for others, this may mean having necessary tools to use for small occurrences at work or home.

Minimalism

Striving for minimalism means to weed out the unnecessary. An EDC should not cause burden, but rather, should aid in a feeling of completeness. Only essential items should be carried, and should be selected thoughtfully with the above purposes in mind.

Community

Having a strong EDC is helpful in aiding an individual, but should also be evaluated by the ability to help others when needed. This does not mean loaning out sacred or beloved items, but should represent a desire to aid others in tasks or emergencies.

Ultimately, a person’s EDC is more than just a collection of items—it’s indicative of one’s personality, professions and priorities. Above all, an EDC should be chosen with the discretion of the person who will carry it.

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My everyday carry: Updated

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I updated my EDC recently and I’m finally really happy with my lot. One of my goals was to minimalize. While I generally have a few extra items that aren’t pictured here, this really is an accurate representation of what I have in my bag at all times. (Now, if I could accomplish this in other aspects of my life, that would be great. ;) )

Here’s what I have now:

  • Leatherman carabiner accessory (I love this thing and use the bottle opener all the time.)
  • Fiat 500 Sport key
  • Swiss Army knife (I used to have these as a kid and was feeling nostalgic. I still use my Leatherman micra sometimes, too.)
  • 4GB key USB
  • Eos chapstick ball
  • Spyderco Tenacious
  • Lockpicks
  • Reporter’s notebook (I get these free from work since I go through them like crazy. I love them.)
  • Moleskine cahier (I got a pack of 3 and these are great little notebooks. I’ve been using them as my personal journals.)
  • Gel pens
  • Timex Weekender
  • HTC EVO phone
  • Timberland wallet

I feel like I’ve finally accomplished a streamlined EDC with sturdy, neutral gear and a few fun, colorful accessories. I especially love my new Timex which I’ve worn pretty much non-stop since I’ve gotten it.

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Every day carry wishlist, pt. 2

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Once again, I’ve been needing to re-evaluate my EDC gear. Lately, my bag has been a disaster, and have discovered a need for particular items. Using everyday-carry.com and the Reddit EDC forums for inspiration, here are some items on my wishlist.

1. Moleskine Notebook. I’ve always loved how versatile, iconic and minimal Moleskine notebooks are. I always have a reporter’s notepad in my bag for work, but in an effort to rekindle my love for personal journaling, I really need a good quality but small book to keep with me at all times.

2. Gal Spanish Lip Balm. Currently I have a lip balm tin in my bag that I love, but the label wore off and I don’t remember where it was from because my grandmother gave it to me. I like having a tin rather than a tube of lip balm because I can use the tins once they’re empty. Also, I think this tin is really pretty and provides a pop of color in my otherwise uniform EDC.

3. Kaufmann Mercantile EDC Tool Kit. I really like this little tool kit because it means I don’t need to carry these items separately. Plus the titanium finish is a nice touch. I just really love titanium.

4. Pilot Choose Gel Ink Pen. These kinds of pens used to be really popular when I was a kid (is that weird?) and I’ve always liked them because they write well, they feel nice and they look pretty.

5. Super Talent 16 GB USB Drive. For a while I’ve wanted an external hard drive so that I have my work and school files with me on all times, but I think a flash drive is much easier to transport and just as effective. I like how small this one is because I could keep it on my keychain.

6. Vintage Revival Crossbody. I’ve been in need of a good, sturdy but small bag for a while. I love Fossil bags for their quality and their style (although they are often far out of my price range). I did find one at Marshall’s last week with a huge discount… buuut I didn’t buy it because I was getting Christmas presents for my family. Sigh.

7. Fossil Georgia Leather Watch. Since I have a smartphone, I use it to check the time, but I think there’s something classy and timeless (no pun intended) about wearing a watch. I love this watch from Fossil (can you tell I love that brand?) because it’s a little rugged but it’s very easy to dress up or dress down.

Forging on

The more I think about it, the more I think my life goal is to become a blacksmith. You know, disregarding the time and energy I’ve spent to become a writer, but who cares about things like existing career goals? I keep daydreaming about living in a little stone house in a little mountain town like Truckee and starting an armory with Andrew. And we could go hiking every day and plant a garden and be epic mountain folk. Ahhh… dreams. Maybe someday.

I think there’s something totally awesome about making beautiful tools and weapons by hand. I admire people whose jobs require labor and handiwork–probably since so much of my work takes place at a desk or on a computer.

Knifemaking has been on my mind nonstop lately. After loving knives, swords and other pointy objects (not like that, you pervs) for many years, it’s time to start making my own. I’ve had lots of ideas for blade shapes and styles, so I’ve been researching knifemaking and I recently ordered a grinder and some D2 flat stock so I can start making these ideas come to life! You’ll definitely see my creations–and failures, most likely–here in the near future.

This photoset by jarkko1 on DeviantArt was on Reddit today and I found it really inspiring. I’ve been researching different smithing processes and it’s all really fascinating.

Here are his instructions that correspond with the numbers on the photoset:

Making of the iron old school way and forging the knife from it.

  • 1-2. Searching and collecting the bog iron ore from the bottom of the river.
  • 3. Cleaning the iron ore by burning it.
  • 4. Burned iron ore, there’s about 4 kg of it.
  • 5-6. Materials needed in the melting: iron ore, lime and wood charcoal.
  • 7. Melting ongoing. Furnace is made mostly from soapstone blocks and clay.
  • 8. View to the furnace at end of the melting.
  • 9. Decrypted furnace.
  • 10. Lump that contains slag and iron. Something gone bit wrong in melting as the iron and slag were mixed in one lump, instead of two lumps where one contains mainly iron and another the slag.
  • 11. Iron (on the left) separated from slag.
  • 12. Crosscut of the iron piece.
  • 13. Iron pieces that are forged flatter. These are put together by forge welding.
  • 14. Folded piece of iron. The iron piece must be folded and forge welded solid again many times. That makes the iron piece more homogeneous and condensed.
  • 15. Chiseling the iron piece, so that it can be folded again.
  • 16. Knife blade is starting to take shape.
  • 17-18. After three days of work: finished knife blade made from the local iron ore.

My ultimate goal is to build a forge. Hopefully I’ll get to do that sometime in the next couple months. In any case, I love that he just plucked material from nature and turned it into a totally sexy knife. It feels like such an ancient ritual, forging a tool out of found metal. I might need to get a Viking helmet or something. This dude is Finnish, by the way. You have to check out the rest of his gallery. It’s seriously drool-worthy.

Why are Scandinavians so fucking cool? My last name is Danish, so maybe I should start playing that up. Eh? Eh?

Could I pass for a Viking? And that’s totally not a crudely GIMPed image (that’s right, I used GIMP instead of Photoshop like a bo$$) of me wearing a Halloween Viking hat in front of a Norwegian mountain range!

Scandinavians probably find that offensive. Sorry. Maybe I should brush up on my knowledge of Scandinavian culture. Word is that Vikings didn’t even wear those horned hats. Damn you, accurate history scholars!

Gear review | Kershaw Rake

My boyfriend and I are awful at being patient when it comes to giving each other presents. Andrew’s birthday isn’t until August 4, but I bought him this Kershaw Rake a week ago and couldn’t contain myself from just giving it to him. So I did, which was fun for me too since now I get to play with it. :)

This knife has been on Andrew’s EDC wishlist for a long time. I’m not really a huge fan of composite blades, just aesthetically, but this may have changed my mind.

Knife stats:

  • G-10 handle
  • D2 steel on the blade edge
  • 14C28N steel on spine
  • 4.8 ounces
  • 4 5/8 inches folded
  • Spring assist

The Rake is a bit bigger than a standard EDC knife, particularly width-wise, and it’s also heavier than most standard knives. Andrew carries it in his pocket and says that it’s not much heavier than his last EDC knife, the Kershaw Shallot.

Andrew says he likes it because it fits well in his hands, and the jibbing and choke make it easy to hold firmly. And the fact that it is spring assist means it’s easily usable with one hand. (This definitely makes me want a spring assist knife again.)

In terms of design, Andrew and I both love the G-10 handle (which is similar to what I have on my Spyderco Tenacious), the composite design on the blade. We also like that it doesn’t have an ultra shiny finish like many knives have.

I’m impressed with how well designed this knife is–it’s practical but stylish, and the G-10 and composite design give it some nice detail. It’s weighty, with a thick blade, but the spring assist makes it easy to use. I got this on Amazon for around $80, and I thought it was well worth the price. It also comes with a lifetime warranty!

Every day carry wishlist

I’m in the process of streamlining my EDC gear, but I’m trying to save a bit of money so I can invest in the stuff I actually want–some of which is a bit pricey. So, for fun, I put together my ideal EDC that I can work toward acquiring. I’m going for a rugged, industrial look, with strong metals and sturdy materials. I want to stick to mostly neutral colors but I might incorporate something high contrast just for fun.

Here’s what I’ve been working with lately. It’s not terrible, but it’s pretty, well, feminine. As you’ll see in my wishlist pics, I definitely prefer more muted, rustic patterns, but my current EDC is a result of having a lot of things on hand already. And I do have a soft spot for hot pink.

From top:

1. Spyderco Tenacious. A pretty sexy (and inexpensive) Spyderco, I think. I love the matte black. I wish it were spring assist, but that’s okay.

2. Leatherman multitool. My boyfriend passed this along to me. It was his grandfather’s so it’s very old, but it’s in great shape. I love the case it comes with, too. This is definitely going in my ideal EDC kit, so it’s one less thing I have to buy.

3. Columbia Blue Carabiner Keychain. This carabiner works well enough–for $5–but the pain it starting to chip, which is kind of annoying.

4. Zippo. Got this at Walmart for like $10, since I’ve wanted a Zippo for a long time. But I plan to switch it out for a different colored one.

5. Sunglasses. I think I got these in Paris three years ago? They are kind of crappy, but they were only a few Euros. They are also too dark so I don’t like wearing them while driving. Which kind of defeats the point of having sunglasses, I think…

6. Wallet. This is probably from Claires, but I’ve had it for a long time so I don’t remember. I’m using it because I like that it is sturdy, and the colors go better with my gear than the PacSafe wallet I was using. It’s honestly not a bad wallet at all, but I’d like to have something with better material.

7. Eos chapstick. I am addicted to these little chapstick balls. They smell good and they look really cool. I’m in love. I could have done an entire post just on these, but that may have been silly.

8. HTC Evo phone and case. The case is from Best Buy and I think it’s just a generic brand. I had been using the Ottercase which I liked a lot but it was a little bulky. Plus, I liked the pop of color this case provided to my EDC. But it’s starting to chip as well, so I might start looking around for another one.

Not pictured: Small faux leather bag from TJ Maxx, reporter’s notebook, bobby pins, lockpicks.

Out of my current EDC, I plan to keep the Leatherman, chapstick and most likely phone case. All of my other stuff I’ll definitely use around the house or while traveling, but it won’t be what I have on me at all times.

So, here’s what I’m looking at getting:

1. Alex Polarized Aviators by Fossil. I just ordered a pair kind of like this a few days ago but they were out of stock so I’m getting these ones instead. I’ve wanted a pair of aviators for a while since everyone in the post-apocalyptic movies I like seem to enjoy them, and you know, I have to be one of the cool kids. ;)

2. Albatross by Boker. Ideally, I want an actual Anso Mojo (so. awesome. drool.), but Anso knives are rare and freakin’ expensive, so I like this cheaper model by Boker (and designed by Anso). I love the style and size, and I get a little giddy about titanium. This is very high on my wishlist.

3. Carabiner Accessory by Leatherman. This is only $5 ($2 shipping)! I just ordered it. I’m thinking about blasting it with a faux titanium finish to make it match the knife and pry bar I want. What do you think? In any case, I really like this one! I like that it’s square, rather than round–it looks more finished. And I like that there is a separate hole for keyrings. I use my keys a lot so this is a necessity. Plus, I love Leatherman. Score! I guess I can check this off the list, technically…

4. Orange Matte Classic by Zippo. I guess I don’t really need a new Zippo, but they are pretty inexpensive and I thought it would be nice to have a bit of color. I can’t decided between this one or the green one.

5. Ti-Pri Titanium Pry bar by George Knives. This is a little pricey so I might keep hunting, but it’s by far the best size and design I’ve seen. I really want a decent sized pry bar since I have room in my bag for one, and I’d like it to function as a bug out tool, so as much as I like the mini-ones, this is more what I’m looking for. I’ll keep my eyes out for one a bit cheaper. I might just splurge, though, once I get the rest of my EDC gear and if I can’t find anything else. Have I mentioned I like titanium yet?

6. Fairfax ID Bifold FPW by Fossil. I really like that this wallet is a bifold and money clip. I like the combination of materials, too. I think it fits the aesthetic of the rest of my picks. Fossil makes some awesome stuff. This is part of their men’s line, but their women’s wallets are very nice too.

7. Solid Titanium Pen + Stylus by chadwick parker & joe huang. This is freakin’ genius. It’s no wonder they made so much money on their Kickstarter project. As a journalist and a techie, it’s important for me to have good writing gear and a good stylus. Refillable pens are awesomely sustainable. These are sleek and simple and I’m pretty much in love. I should contribute to their Kickstarter to grab me a few…

8. Trail Messenger by Fossil. I could easily buy all of the bags on Fossil’s site. They are all very stylish but still practical. I love this particular bag, but it’s definitely more than I would normally ever spend on a bag. This will probably be the last purchase I make out of all of this EDC stuff, so I hope it stays on their site for a while. I love the size and the pockets–I need a bag that fits my DSLR, my notebooks, the rest of my EDC and sometimes extra things like my tablet or books. This would serve me well for both work and grad school, and it’s not quite as bulky as the tactical bag I was using.

Some other things I’m on the lookout for: sunglasses case, a new reporter’s notebook with refillable paper, and perhaps a bottle opener or something fun like that.

What’s in your bag? (Or pockets, for you truly minimalistic fellows!)

Gear review | The Clip by LittleBonsai

This is actually my boyfriend Andrew’s latest EDC acquisition, but he let me check it out so I could do a write-up. The Clip is essentially a multitool keychain that works as a money clip, bottle opener, earphone holder, and yes, keychain. It’s made by LittleBonsai, a new company that held a Kickstarter fundraiser for the Clip. I like that they make environmental sustainability a priority, too.

First impressions: this is a pretty sleek little keychain. I’m always amazed by great engineering–making a tiny item so versatile and useful. I also thought the packaging was simple and well-designed, which aligns with their sustainability mission.

The clip is made out of stainless steel and feels both light and durable. I’m a big fan of titanium so I would love a titanium version, but the stainless steel works well. I don’t wear jeans very often so I would probably clip it to my bag or maybe to the band of my skirts, and on LittleBonsai’s website there is a picture of someone wearing it on their pants while jogging, which is pretty clever since I hate bringing bags with me to the gym. This would also be useful while travelling, since the clip holds tight around material but not so much that it will tear through pockets (which some knife clips are known to do).

Summary:

For just $15, this is a nicely designed keychain multitool and great for those who don’t like to carry a lot of things in their pockets.

Cool websites for cool EDC gear, part 1

I guess it’s safe to say that I’m officially hooked on researching EDC (everyday carry) gear. I find the whole subculture fascinating, because EDCers take so many forms—some are outdoor enthusiasts, others are in the military, some are techies or fashion nerds, and some take it very seriously as choices that could be the difference between life and death. I consider myself to fall into the “urban survivalist” niche, but more on the style/practicality end, and because I daydream about the apocalypse in a romantic sense. However, I do think that preparedness is extremely important and something that more people should think about.

Luckily, some of my favorite websites make being prepared easy and pretty freakin’ stylish. The websites featured here are publications that cover more than just EDC stuff, but they often have products, reviews and info that I think you fellow EDCers will enjoy. In part 2, I’ll highlight some specific webstores to find particular pieces to add to your kit, and part 3 will discuss forums.

1. Popular Mechanics

I’m a huge PopMech fan—it’s actually one of my dreams to write for them someday. (They actually published a letter I wrote to them a while ago.) PopMech is a great EDCer website and magazine because they often do great reviews on new gadgets and tools, and they have a lot of articles about preparedness. Great writing on great topics = win win for me. It’s a good resource if you’re actually looking for specific items, but I like that they explore preparedness in depth. Their website is for the most part nicely designed, but sometimes their slideshows can take forever to load.

2. Gear Patrol

 

This is a fairly recent discovery, but I go on it at least once a day. GP is definitely great for stylish, outdoorsy people. They feature a lot of high end gear for people with different interests—fashion, technology, sports, interior design, etc. Often they have cool watches or wallets or things like that. The writing is fresh and succinct and the website has great photos. Everything is so shiny! It’s intended for men, so I hope they don’t think I’m crashing the party, but there are no good EDC websites for women. Maybe I should start one. And nothing will be pink! Although I kind of like pink, as you can probably tell by my website. I may change that though, just to stick it to gender roles. Why the heck does EDC have to be gender specific anyway? Everyone should own a sweet knife. Okay, I’ll get off the soapbox.

3. Cool Material

 

This is actually another website for men, but I don’t care, because the stuff it has on it is awesome. The interface of CM is very similar to GP (I suspect they are part of the same company or something) but they have different enough content that it doesn’t feel like the same website. They seem to have different focuses, too—GP feels a bit more oriented for outdoorsmen or avid travel, or just general “adventure” as their tagline mentions, although much of CM’s content could be applied to those interests as well. In any case, “cool” is an apt adjective for this site (and they have a webstore).

4. Uncrate

 

Uncrate is also new to me, but I’m so glad I found it. Once again, intended for dudes, but that’s okay. I’m kind of getting used to that. They have a rad selection of items. Just today they had a cool Moleskin pen and a super sexy vaporizer. And those ultra slick Corter Leather bottle hooks that I’m pretty infatuated with. What’s fun is that they have a “Your Stash” section so you can save items you like. Awesome idea. And, they have some good articles on movies, music and games, too. Their book list has some intriguing titles that I’m going to have to check out.

5. Cool Hunting

Another website that has earned its “cool” title, Cool Hunting seems to be more of a creative website rather than just gear-oriented, but it does feature some neat finds. This is definitely for the artsy EDCer, but don’t let that dissuade you if your tastes are a bit more rugged/tactical. Their web design is pretty snazzy, too.

What are your favorite gear/gadget websites? 

New everyday carry knives

So, I’m kind of on a knife kick lately. In the past month and a half I’ve acquired more knives than I have in the past few years or so. I’m developing a pretty nice every day carry collection. What I like about my new toys is that they each serve a different purpose, and they each have very different stylistic elements.

This Buck Paklite skeleton fixed blade was an impulse purchase for $20, but I love it. I bought it since I had been lusting after Izulas for a while. I think I may like this one even more than an Izula now that I’ve had it for a few weeks. It came with a black finish, but I sanded it down so it was just the stainless steel. I then paracorded it and added a few beads just for fun. I’m going to build a little sheath into my combat boots to keep it in there.

I got this Spyderco Wayne Goddard from a friend who felt like it was too big of a knife for an EDC. I do agree that it’s bigger than what I’m used to, but I really like the half-serrated blade. I used this knife a bit when I was working on my PirateBox, and I’ve also used it to cut fabric and things like that, and it’s a pretty solid knife. I like how sleek the blade is.

My other new Spyderco was also an impulse buy. When I was in San Francisco this past weekend, we went to Pier 39, and they had a knife shop there! Andrew and I were nerding out. I wish I could have spent more time looking at everything. As soon as I spotted this Spyderco Tenacious I fell in love with it. I like the blade shape better than a lot of other Spydercos I’ve seen (although I’m generally a Spyderco fangirl). Plus, it was pretty inexpensive. This will probably be my main EDC for a while.

Andrew wanted me to include his new Kershaw Shallot–half-serrated with speed safe–since he says it’s half mine anyway. ;) We went to the gun show in Reno a few weeks ago and he managed to snag this one for like less than half of its regular price. MSRP is $109, and he got it for $30. It’s hard to tell from the photos, but it has a great finish on it, different than any others we’ve seen. It also has a really unique body and blade design.

I’m pretty excited about my new knives! I’ve been thinking about changing up my EDC so I may re-paracord my fixed blade, and I might add a paracord knot to my Spyderco Tenacious. In any case, I might hold off on buying any more new knives for the time being to play around with the ones I have now… although, Andrew just bid on a Kershaw Leek, so we’ll see.

My Life: Modified | Everyday carry

This is the start of a new series called “My Life: Modified.” It will cover ways to customize, minimalize and hack your life to make it more enjoyable, organized and creative. Have an idea or want to write a guest post? Check out the contact page.

I’ve been prowling cyberpunk forums nonstop recently, and nearly everything I’ve been watching—TV or film-wise—is science fiction. I take the art I consume pretty seriously. So when I’m immersed in this much science fiction at one time, it starts to have an impact on how I live my life.

I preface with this because one of my latest obsessions seems to be directly tied to this consumption of cyberpunk/dystopian/post-apocalyptic media. Since Andrew and I are getting ready to move, I feel like I’m transitioning into a new phase of my life.

Because of all this, I’m focusing on minimalizing my possessions and my expenses, and bringing more creativity and functionality into my day to day life. So recently, I heard about a subculture called every day carry (also known as EDC. I mentioned it in a recent Info Overload). Basically, people share the essential items they like to have with them at all times. Each item has a purpose, and functionality is the top priority. But some (like me) like to also ensure that their items have a style that reflects their personality.

Essential EDC—or at least, the most common ones—tend to have these items:
Wallet
Knife
Multitool
Flashlight
Cell phone
Keys
Optional: gun (I’ve opted out of that one)

So what does this have to do with cyberpunk? I would argue that many cyberpunks are interested in things that are practical, tactical, techy and stylish. There seems to be a mix of cypnk preferences, some who prefer clutter and grunge and others who prefer cleanliness and minimalism. I see myself as being in the middle, and I think my EDC reflects that.
I love EDC because I love preparedness, and ever since I was little, I’ve had what I used to call my “first aid kits for life.” (EDC is way catchier though.) I like the idea of carrying only essential items with me. As a journalist, it’s imperative for me to always be able to document the occurrences around me. And since I like to hack things, having tools with me is a necessity.

And I won’t lie—it kind of makes me feel like a superhero, and my tactical bag contains my “weapons” (figuratively and literally) for saving the world.

So here’s what’s in my bag:

Tools:

Leatherman micra multitool

Knife (no particular brand… although I am getting a Spyderco soon! The one I have now is from my boyfriend, who got it custom engraved with my nickname, Arcadie)

Lockpicks (for Locksport)

Wallet from Pacsafe

Caribiner keychain

Toiletries:

Water bottle (mini Camelback that fits into the side pocket of my bag)

Pack of tissues (I like the cute ones by Kleenex)

Perfume from Charlotte Russe (not very strong, since I am sensitive to smell)

Hello Kitty chapstick (complete with dangly kitty heads)

Asthma inhaler (so I don’t die)

Gum (every journalist should carry gum)

Bobby pins

 

Gadgets:

Nook Color (e-reader/tablet)

HTC EVO smartphone (I love this thing)

Solar cell phone charger (handmade)

Various cables to power everything

The bag

Tactical bag from Think Geek, patches from Etsy

Interested in more EDC? Check out:
Reddit.com/r/EDC – Reddit is a cool place to share your EDC or look at others. Lots of discussion on knives, wallets, etc.
Everyday-carry.com – A nicely curated Tumblr website where people submit their EDCs and the editor gives commentary.
What’s in Your Bag, TheVerge.com – The Verge interviews prolific tech people to see what’s in their bag.

What are your staple items in your EDC?