Helpful daily mantra

[sliceofaloha]

I say this to myself before I go out the door and it helps:

keys, money, phone
shades, shank, sh@t

The last one is whatever else I need to have on me that day which is all usually contained in my go bag. Almost always have the CS Recon Tanto in the bag and a folder in my pocket.

What do y’all do to help assure your preparedness?

 

[knarfeng]

I pat down my pockets to make sure that all the correct lumps are present.

 

[DocJD]

These days , mostly just stay on my own land . Just carry what I need for the day's chores .

Going out to shop , gotta social distance and wear my N95 . Not touch face at all . Not much fun . Only go out for necessities about every two weeks .

 

[CSG]

I keep all my daily stuff on a little table by the door. Never forget anything. The only "mantra" I've ever remembered is "Carb heat, throttle, flaps."

 

[jideta]

I pat down my pockets to make sure that all the correct lumps are present.

this

When I was trap shooting, my mantra was "lead, lead, lead" repeated 25 times...

 

[TRfromMT]

I check the flipping and opening of the knife, check the edge is good. And check the mag is full and the carry condition, too. Every. Single,. Time.

 

[Eli Chaps]

All my stuff goes into a bowl. When I leave the house, all my stuff comes out of the bowl. When I get home, all my stuff goes into the bowl. Repeat.

 

[Skidoosh]

Spectacles, Te....., wallet, and watch

 

[JAB]

I pat down my pockets to make sure that all the correct lumps are present.

Same here + everything goes in the same pockets no matter which shorts/jeans/pants I’m wearing.

 

[metaxasm]

A checklist for the checklists.

 

[RayseM]

You are a spiritual being. Love & mercy be your guide.

 

[orangejoe35]

Wallet, keys, cell phone, e-cig, flashlight, ink pen, bag, watch.

 

[orangejoe35]

Wallet, keys, cell phone, e-cig, flashlight, ink pen, bag, watch.

That’s every time I’m about to leave. It makes me feel crazy. After I go through the checklist, I have to check for my inspection mirror, knife, and notebook. They’re not verbally on the list for some reason.

 

[Pomsbz]

It's got to the point where I can feel if anything is missing just in the weight of my pockets. Only thing I sometimes forget is a handkerchief.

 

[cbach8tw]

I just feel the pockets in an arc wallet back left, knife in left front (either clip or in some pouch/sheath), cell same left front, keys and glasses case in front right. If my pants do not sag or I do not have to adjust my belt, I forgot something.

 

[comis]

I don't know why, but this thread reminds me of this video, pretty addictive song to anyone whom EDC anything.

 

[CHNeal]

The ol pocket pat on the way down the drive works for me.

 

[craytab]

I pat down my pockets to make sure that all the correct lumps are present.

Me too, after adding what I normally carry from where I keep my keys. One last check before opening the door.

 

[evilgreg]

Leaving the house basic list: gun, knife, wallet, keys & phone.

 

[CHNeal]

Leaving the house basic list: gun, knife, wallet, keys & phone.

You forgot your flashlight.