edc - Everyday carry

EDC (EVERYDAY CARRY) + PERSONAL ITEMS

If you’re an EDC nerd - like I am - you’re aware that there are three zones of EDC: primary, secondary and tertiary. Primary is EDC I keep on my person, secondary is within a few feet (+/-) and tertiary relates to distinct use conditions (travel, Jeep, site visits, to name a few). My primary is listed here:

  1. Braun Watch - I replaced the band with a rubberized one.

  2. Bellroy Wallet - the magnetic closure is fidget-friendly

  3. Northwall Multitool / Key - Box opener, prying tool, screwdriver. I use this frequently, it’s tiny and TSA compliant.

  4. Coast PX15R Flashlight - Fits the tactical vibe of the bag and it’s rechargeable. High power, focuses between flood and spot, + clip.

  5. Kuru Toga .5mm Mechanical Pencil + Lead

  6. Tombow Click Eraser - for precision erasing

  7. Apple AirTag - cheap insurance to keep track of your bags + valuables.

  8. Vintage H. Chapin & Son #12 Boxwood Folding Ruler

  9. Bellroy Pencil Case - More details on everything in my sketching kit here.

  10. Derwent Color Pencils

  11. iPhone 13 mini + MagSafe Leather Case

Summer ‘24 Update: I've just started using the Picofire pouch (7.32 x 5.28 x 1.3 inches) by Roaring Fire (shown below) to organize my tier 1 + 2 EDC items. The structured compartments and elastic bands ensure that everything has a designated spot, making it easy to locate what I need quickly. Its compact and durable design is ideal for travel and daily use, and keeps my EDC protected and accessible. Its portability allows me to grab everything together and bring the essentials from the studio to the car and back home. The clamshell design lays flat on the desk and when closed there’s a reinforced loop to clip it inside my bag. For air travel, it’s easy to grab the kit and tuck it in the seat pocket for easy access. I’m still looking for a slim battery bank to add to it and will continue to swap items in and out through the summer.

  1. Field Notes Pitch Black Notebook (dot grid)

  2. Baby Banter by Civivi - reversible pocket clip, this is a fun little flipper that works for most everyday uses. A 2.75” blade means you can legally carry it almost anywhere.

  3. Lens Cloth

  4. Charging Cables

  5. Face Wipes - Put on a fresh face for your next meeting with these.

  6. Floss picks

  7. Apple AirTag - I keep these in nearly all pouches/bags I carry.

  8. 300MB/S SD Card - 128GB is the minimum I now carry given my current camera. More on my entire photography kit here.

  9. Kuru Toga .5MM in Black

  10. #5 S/STL Forceps

  11. Arkfeld UV by Olight (flat flashlight, with UV + strobe) - one of my favorite things is the dual clip, you can clip it to a hat for low light inspections on job sites.

  12. PicoFire Pouch by Roaring Fire

  13. Lip balm + SPF 15

Mentioned, some not pictured:

Civivi Baby Banter (for all of the box warriors out there)

James “Hardin” Caribiner <> PicoFire Pouch

Travel edc

I’m a sucker for beautifully designed, rugged storage. I picked up these Yeti LoadOut GoBoxes on sale and always keep my eye out for more. They have divided storage inside, a zippered ‘pack-attic’ and a removable caddy tray. They hold an incredible amount of gear, they’re waterproof and can be used for mobile seating, even a step stool. The yellow Pelican case carries all my first aid gear and the rack storage tray + cargo net is from Hooke Road (their logo isn’t as nice as Yeti’s so I stickered over it). We do take the Jeep off-road and over-sand so having our gear secured and emergency medical gear along is important.

Load Out Boxes - Yeti + Pelican

To see the Yeti LoadOut Box in use, watch the video below and learn more in this blog post.