Two things you should always carry...

RobbW said:
I always carry a white handkerchief in my pocket. Grandpa taught me a gentleman always carries a pocketknife and handkerchief.
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My dad is a big handkerchief guy. For some reason, it's one habit I never picked up on. He'll draw it out of his pocket and loudly blow his nose into it, perhaps using it and a finger to vigorously root out any matter left behind in a nostril. Then, contentedly he'll fold up said handkerchief and put it back in his pocket. :barf: Not for me, thanks.
 
Since Christmas, I have finally compiled my edc gear.

Right front pocket: 1xAA Flashlight clipped to pocket(River Rock); Case small texas jack; and a zippo.

Left front pocket: Cell phone; Carmex in a squeeze tube, and a pen clipped to my pocket.

Right Rear pocket: Leather wallet, and keys which are hanging from my belt loop into my pocket.

Left Rear pocket: Cotton Handkerchief and small piece of leather.

Belt: My leatherman Wave. This is a mostly everday item, but I will leave it at home if I am getting dressed up to any degree.

The only other thing I would like to get would be a small broken piece of stone to accompany the piece of leather.


Oh, I should mention what's on my keys as well: besides keys, I have a ferro rod which is attached by a length of Jute string; a small pill vial meant for nitroglycerin pills that contains half a vasaline cotton ball; The key ring is attached to a small caribiner via 2 feet of braided 550 para-cord that is about 2in. long. I have to say that I'm pretty happy with my pocket contents. I seem to all my bases covered without my pockets bulging or needing to wear a hip pouch. I have plenty of string, a flashlight for seeing in the dark, a handkerchief for a myriad of uses as Jackknife stated, a pocket knife for another myriad of uses, two ways to start a fire, and two different types of tinder.
 
jackknife said:
No, not really, as my favorite winter hat is my real Navy surplus watch cap.
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I also have a wool cap and agree, it is really warm. It also seems to shed head when I get warm, so I don't overhead. Wool is really great that way.

I also have a silk-print scarf I picked up in Japan. Really warm in a pinch, and folds down to nothing.
 
mnblade said:
My dad is a big handkerchief guy. For some reason, it's one habit I never picked up on. He'll draw it out of his pocket and loudly blow his nose into it, perhaps using it and a finger to vigorously root out any matter left behind in a nostril. Then, contentedly he'll fold up said handkerchief and put it back in his pocket. :barf: Not for me, thanks.
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Really funny description. My dad was the same way. Maybe for that very reason, I've never used mine for blowing my nose though. I have Kleenex travel packs stashed everywhere for that. Too many other good uses for a handkerchief, like jackknife posted above.
 
Two things? Should I'd probably agree with a pocket knife and a light. But have to answer two things I don't leave the house without even to take out the garbage and recycling is a the knife and a hat (shaved dome).
 
jackknife said:
A bandana is probably the most usefull bit of gear you can carry for such light weight.

They make a handy container if you suddenly find yourself with a handfull of small objects with no container, like a handfull of cartridges, some nuts and bolts, large amount of change. Or a handfull of pipe tobacco a friend is giving you out of his humidor to take home and try.

I've used one as a coling device on a hot day out in the boat. dip it over the side and tie it on your head pirate style and let evaporation do its job.

Used in a similar way it has kept my ears frome freezing when I was out on an unexpectedly long time in bad weather. I folded it into a triangle and tied it around my head, again pirate fashion, with the material over my ears, then put my ball cap on over it. That layer of cotton kept my ears safe from the cold snow that was comming down, and the extra layer of doubled over material under the hat kept my head a bit warmer.

It makes a decent presure bandage in a pinch.

Rolled up in a tight band it can be used to tie something together, like the time a set of car keys got dropped through a storm sewer grate. We could see the keys about 6 feet down. A long branch was cut from a nearby tree, part of it out at the tip was bent over and broken and then tied at a 45 degree angle so the keyring could be "hooked".

In a pinch you can cut it into long strips to make a long something to tie something else, like splints on a suspected broken limb.


Folded up in 4's it makes a passable pot holder to get the coffee pot off the fire.

Working on some things when doing house projects it's made a decent dust mask, keeping the spackle dust out of my lungs.

A million and one things.

if you absolutely have to, you can always wipe your nose with it.:D

I always keep two on me. One is folded into 4's and then rolled up and placed along the outside of my right hand pocket. This keeps you pocket knife and AAA flashlight standing up in the front part of your pocket more comfortably. The other is folded up and goes in my back right pocket for "just in case".

Once you carry one for a while, you'll never be without one.
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Thanks for the ideas. I, too, carry one but I had not thought of some of the things that you have.
 
I probably carry too much stuff.
Besides my EDC knives (recently a Case medium stockman, Victorinox Executive, and a Sebenza clipped to my r.f. pocket).

On my keyring a have a micro Photon light and a red Spyderco Ladybug, which rarely sees use but helps me orient my keys. I usually have other things, too (Jetscream whistle, Comtech Stinger). Believe it or not, I use the Stinger once in a while for self-massage when my feet cramp up.
Jim
 
Two things?

One my current favourite pocket-knife

Two, a credit card/charge card to buy more.....
 
I did carry an Inova X1 and my Spydie S30V Native last year, a far cry from the dim Micro-Maglite and Buck Stockman of years back. I have found a better solution - a KSF Leather Pocket Holster carrying my Bark River Huntsman and, after some serious stretching, a River Rock (Nuwai) TM-311X 2xAAA LED light. I have other sheath knives with a firesteel, and the ubiquitous Altoids box of goodies, for hiking. Still, this setup has been useful - easily carried in a front pocket, the other one carrying a louder form of real protection.

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Stainz
 
For everyday use:
LF: pocketknife (either a Vic, or Buck Cadet). RF: keys, p-38, 4 way screwdriver, Arc AAA (on key-ring). LR: wallet RR: Hanky (OD)
For hunting:
I carry a compass, Zippo, K&M matchase (w/ SA matches), smooth steel, mill file, & hatchet, 2 qt canteen, cup of sweetgrits, 2 bowls , & a bindle. Oh yeah & a spoon:D.
 
jpvjr said:
K&M matchase (w/ SA matches)
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Truly a "best of breed" product. I've never seen anything that even comes close. I keep my stocked with NATO all-weather matches, but would feel equally secure with any type of strike anywhere.

Small, lightweight, handmade in the USA by a single machinist, what's not to like?
 
jpvjr said:
For everyday use:
LF: pocketknife (either a Vic, or Buck Cadet). RF: keys, p-38, 4 way screwdriver, Arc AAA (on key-ring). LR: wallet RR: Hanky (OD)
For hunting:
I carry a compass, Zippo, K&M matchase (w/ SA matches), smooth steel, mill file, & hatchet, 2 qt canteen, cup of sweetgrits, 2 bowls , & a bindle. Oh yeah & a spoon:D.
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Spoken like a true ridge runner, but are are sweetgrits andwhat's a bindle?
 
this thread made me wonder why I haven't heard anyone mention the SAK with the LED light on it. If anyone has experience with it I would like to know. I'll bet a bandana would keep a knife upright in your back pocket as well. I may try it.
 
HMC said:
Spoken like a true ridge runner, but are are sweetgrits andwhat's a bindle?
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Sweetgrits: 3lb sack of cornmeal in a pirex dish @ 350 deg for 15 min, turn off oven leave in for ~1 hr. 1lb sugar., add 2 ingredients put up in tupperware. when you go out take a small tupperware (~1 cup) of it w/ you. the sugar gives it a decent taste, &instant energy, the cornmeal expands (like grits) in your belly. (1 tbsn of mix: 1 cup cold water) stir & drink down.
Bindle: 12'x8' duck w/ at least 2 wool army blankets (4 for winter) fold in 3rds, lay spare clothes in center & roll up.
 
LFP: Fenix L0D (like OP's), Vic Ambassador, Mini Bic, and microfiber glass cloth

RFP: change and keys with Photon micro

Shirt pocket gets the cell phone and an all metal pen

RRP: wallet

LRP: comb- and now it sounds like I'll be adding a bandana! Thanks for the idea!
 
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