The process of deciding what to EDC seems to be a continual thing for me. I've been able to decide on a number of "essentials", but I continue to experiment with different ways of carrying these, as well as, trying out different "models" of the essentials.
In recent weeks I've been carrying these when wearing cargo pants.
Left Front Cargo Pocket (CountyComm Diplomat Pocket Organizer contains the following and helps distributes items nicely)
1.
Flashlight (Fenix P1D Q5 LED)
2.
Multitools (Leatherman Squirt P4 and Victorinox Explorer Plus)
3.
Pry tool (Countycomm Pocket “Widgy” - wrapped in 550 paracord)
4.
Pocket Tin (CRKT RSK Mk5 same size as Altoids) contains:
RSK Mk5 (fixed blade knife),
USB drive (4GB PNY),
Meds (in small pill fob),
Lighter (Countycomm “Split Pea”

,
Compass (NATO “Francis Barker” SAS button),
Whistle (Fox 40 Micro “Rescue Howler”

, Doug Ritter Freedom
Photon (with lanyard), Micro
Pry-tool (Countycomm Pico Widgy),
Water Purification Tablets (Katadyn x 3), BCB Storm
Matches (x6), Tinder Cubes (x2), SAK Ink
Pen, P38
Can Opener,
Fresnel Lens,
Bottle Bag, Assorted
Band-aids and an
alcohol wipe.
5.
Saw (Mini Folding Swiss Hack Saw)
Right Front Cargo Pocket
6.
Camera (Canon SD1200 IS Digital Elph in small Case Logic Zipper Pouch)
Front Right Pocket
7.
Pocket Knife (Buck 301 or 303 Stockman in leather pocket sheath)
8.
Pen (Fisher “Bullet” Space Pen)
Right Rear Pocket
9.
Notepad (small 2.5 x 4in "Volant" Moleskine – in wallet)
With the above arrangement, I only have one pouch in left front cargo pocket, one pouch in right front cargo pocket, a pocket knife and pen in right upper pocket. Easy grab and go when leaving the house, as well as easy removal upon bedtime. I also have an empty front and rear pocket for keys, etc.
In Dockers, the pocket organizer and camera are out, and I revert back to my earlier posted EDC.