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Whatcha carrying in your pockets?
- Thread starter longbow50
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ok, you asked for it... I wear fatigues for most of my day... and I'm civilian(just in case you are wondering) or I'd have better toys... I wear them b/c they actually fit me. And my Army boots(jungle boot style) have lasted the longest of any footware for me and only $40 new.
Keep in mind that I'm ambi, to even writing to an extent with my left.
R/F:
*Spyderco Military 50/50
*Tylenol extra strength(10 left) capsel
*Nail clippers
*Silver zippo(engraved with Canadian Coat of Arms, but don't smoke)
*1/2 of ink erasar for cleaning my ceramic stones
L/F:
*Spyderco Calypso jr lt PE
*car keys('84 sable) with Buck Minitool and Mag Solitaire
R/Cargo:
*Wallet with $25 bill, about 20 cards, $6.25 change, SpyderCard PE
*Pack of Dentine Ice Intense(8 pieces left)
*Cell phone(with 2' of cord(military bootlace) daisy-chained for lanyard)
*keys: parents house(2 keys, bike, shed, desk), sisters house(2 keys, garage), car(other set), 5' of cord(not 550 though, have to find that up here), 400lbs snap weight 'beiner
L/Cargo:
*Small FMP with 2 gels pens(med blue and med black), 0.05mm india ink pen(black), spare cell batt, approx 30pages left
*full pack of Dentine Cherry(regular gum)
*price list for Spyderco knives(just grabbed the crap from my car 2hrs ago and shoved the list in my pocket for lack of enough arms)
*303MF Spyderco DoubleStuff stone
R/R: hanky
R/Hip(from front to back):
Spyderco Merlin PE, clipped on outside of belt, rigged for right)
POS Multitool
L/Hip(from front to back):
Spyderco Native FRN SE, cliped on outside, rigged for left)
MiniMag 2AA Chrome(soon replaced by Inova X5MT)
Leather Jacket(on back of chair): glasses, MO to take down tommorrow, 25' of 300lbs snap weight rope(cotton 1/4") on 400lbs snap weight 'beiner
Fatigue 'jacket'/top(took off after I got home tonight, sitting in closet, can't wear it AND the leather): 30' of 300lbs snap weight rope(1/4" cotton) on 400lbs snap weight 'biener, fleece lined touque, Black Diamond gloves(cotton liners[that come out], poly outers, gortex grips)
Yep, lets see... 2 flashlights, 2 multitools, 5 knives(not counting multitools), 3 pens, 1 lights, 2 packs of gum, clippers, lighter(don't smoke), stone, 32'(or 37') of line, 2 400lbs snap weight 'beiners, 1 notebook(FMP)...
like I've said before... about 6-8lbs of gear on me every day...
Keep in mind that I'm ambi, to even writing to an extent with my left.
R/F:
*Spyderco Military 50/50
*Tylenol extra strength(10 left) capsel
*Nail clippers
*Silver zippo(engraved with Canadian Coat of Arms, but don't smoke)
*1/2 of ink erasar for cleaning my ceramic stones
L/F:
*Spyderco Calypso jr lt PE
*car keys('84 sable) with Buck Minitool and Mag Solitaire
R/Cargo:
*Wallet with $25 bill, about 20 cards, $6.25 change, SpyderCard PE
*Pack of Dentine Ice Intense(8 pieces left)
*Cell phone(with 2' of cord(military bootlace) daisy-chained for lanyard)
*keys: parents house(2 keys, bike, shed, desk), sisters house(2 keys, garage), car(other set), 5' of cord(not 550 though, have to find that up here), 400lbs snap weight 'beiner
L/Cargo:
*Small FMP with 2 gels pens(med blue and med black), 0.05mm india ink pen(black), spare cell batt, approx 30pages left
*full pack of Dentine Cherry(regular gum)
*price list for Spyderco knives(just grabbed the crap from my car 2hrs ago and shoved the list in my pocket for lack of enough arms)
*303MF Spyderco DoubleStuff stone
R/R: hanky
R/Hip(from front to back):
Spyderco Merlin PE, clipped on outside of belt, rigged for right)
POS Multitool
L/Hip(from front to back):
Spyderco Native FRN SE, cliped on outside, rigged for left)
MiniMag 2AA Chrome(soon replaced by Inova X5MT)
Leather Jacket(on back of chair): glasses, MO to take down tommorrow, 25' of 300lbs snap weight rope(cotton 1/4") on 400lbs snap weight 'beiner
Fatigue 'jacket'/top(took off after I got home tonight, sitting in closet, can't wear it AND the leather): 30' of 300lbs snap weight rope(1/4" cotton) on 400lbs snap weight 'biener, fleece lined touque, Black Diamond gloves(cotton liners[that come out], poly outers, gortex grips)
Yep, lets see... 2 flashlights, 2 multitools, 5 knives(not counting multitools), 3 pens, 1 lights, 2 packs of gum, clippers, lighter(don't smoke), stone, 32'(or 37') of line, 2 400lbs snap weight 'beiners, 1 notebook(FMP)...
like I've said before... about 6-8lbs of gear on me every day...
Now, at the office writting:
RF: Truck keys and old Tekna xtra edge knife, Cold Steel Voyager large not serrated with 6' of nylon "boot lace" as a lanyard (tied noose style).
LF: British Perry Whistle and old Photon white on 24" of black 550 paracord, Colibri Ranger windproof lighter.
LR: Bandana
RR: Wallet with drivers license, various credit cards, training certifications, etc as well as basic checklists for emergency situations, medical insurance card (very important for survival, anymore), $20 cash.
on RR of belt is my Leatherman Wave tool, which has one feature most don't have, an awl.
Of course, when in the field (as a full time wildlife biologist who used to teach winter survival and primitive living skills in the Cascades), I carry much more in the pockets of my BDU's, forestry vest and day-and-a-half-pack, but that is not the subject here.
Good stuff,
Brome
RF: Truck keys and old Tekna xtra edge knife, Cold Steel Voyager large not serrated with 6' of nylon "boot lace" as a lanyard (tied noose style).
LF: British Perry Whistle and old Photon white on 24" of black 550 paracord, Colibri Ranger windproof lighter.
LR: Bandana
RR: Wallet with drivers license, various credit cards, training certifications, etc as well as basic checklists for emergency situations, medical insurance card (very important for survival, anymore), $20 cash.
on RR of belt is my Leatherman Wave tool, which has one feature most don't have, an awl.
Of course, when in the field (as a full time wildlife biologist who used to teach winter survival and primitive living skills in the Cascades), I carry much more in the pockets of my BDU's, forestry vest and day-and-a-half-pack, but that is not the subject here.
Good stuff,
Brome
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1) EDC of the day, right now a BM 42 (yes I know....)
2) Keys, home and office
3) Leatherman Wave
4) 32MB keyring USB drive (tech job)edit:this is attached to a leatherman micra.
5) Phone, sprint LG1010 (it's that or Cingular in my area, not many options!)
6) Gum, trident whitening (to counter act the black coffee I drink at work)
7) Sometimes a second knife, but not too often, usually a CRKT M-16
8) Wallet
9) Money clip with the cash.]
I used to carry a white photon on the keyring, but it died. I need a new one.
After reading these posts though, I have some new ideas!
2) Keys, home and office
3) Leatherman Wave
4) 32MB keyring USB drive (tech job)edit:this is attached to a leatherman micra.
5) Phone, sprint LG1010 (it's that or Cingular in my area, not many options!)
6) Gum, trident whitening (to counter act the black coffee I drink at work)
7) Sometimes a second knife, but not too often, usually a CRKT M-16
8) Wallet
9) Money clip with the cash.]
I used to carry a white photon on the keyring, but it died. I need a new one.
After reading these posts though, I have some new ideas!
Not unless they started adding them to the newer models. I felt four standard screwdrivers was a bit excessive for a multi-tool, so I re-shaped the middle screwdriver in the handle with the scissors into an awl. I think I can get by with only three standard screwdrivers. I also ground a small notch in the regular blade, near the opening hole so I can find it by touch before I open it; I seemed to always open the serrated blade when I wanted the other one. It helps.
I am also considering getting my local sign/engraving shop to put an inch and cm ruler section on the tool, also. Just haven't found out how much it would cost.
Brome
I am also considering getting my local sign/engraving shop to put an inch and cm ruler section on the tool, also. Just haven't found out how much it would cost.
Brome
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Ahhh, now I'm with you. You had me inspecting my own Wave to try and find an awl 
It would be handy to have one on there and I agree there is probably one driver too many. I find the awl on the SwissTool great for making extra holes on belts. Also, I've learned that the new Wave's have a new spring to stop handle 'jiggle' and also blade markings to distinguish the clip point from the sheeps foot.
Regards
Tardis
It would be handy to have one on there and I agree there is probably one driver too many. I find the awl on the SwissTool great for making extra holes on belts. Also, I've learned that the new Wave's have a new spring to stop handle 'jiggle' and also blade markings to distinguish the clip point from the sheeps foot.Regards
Tardis
Front Right Pocket: Drivers liscense ,credit cards and money clip
Front Left pocket: Keys
Left hip: Motorola Timeport 270c cellphone
Right IWB: Emerson Mini Commander Satin PlainEdge
Right wrist: IWC Mark VX
Left hand: Teno Tyron 14mm steel wedding ring
Front Left pocket: Keys
Left hip: Motorola Timeport 270c cellphone
Right IWB: Emerson Mini Commander Satin PlainEdge
Right wrist: IWC Mark VX
Left hand: Teno Tyron 14mm steel wedding ring
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Hello
Today:
SAK Camping
Cudeman Lockback folder (+/- Buck 112 imitation)
Ligther ( but I don't smoke)
Maglite
Small candle
10 feet thin strong rope
5 feet snare wire
Key house
Hair comb
Tweezer
Tape
Clean handkerchief
Some money & credit card (in billfold)
Identity papers & drivers license (in billfold)
Today:
SAK Camping
Cudeman Lockback folder (+/- Buck 112 imitation)
Ligther ( but I don't smoke)
Maglite
Small candle
10 feet thin strong rope
5 feet snare wire
Key house
Hair comb
Tweezer
Tape
Clean handkerchief
Some money & credit card (in billfold)
Identity papers & drivers license (in billfold)
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Am I the only one who carries a trauma pad? (Military designation: Dressing, First Aid, Field, Individual Troop, Camouflaged. 4 by 7 Inches). I carry this in my right cargo pocket. (Always wear black BDU pants). Right now I'm experimenting with ways of keeping the plastic wrapper on the trauma pad from wearing through. Any suggestions? My first try was a sheath made of duct tape, but my hypothesis is that it still has too much give to prevent the plastic from breaking open. We'll see. I need to come up with something stiff to minimize wear that isn't uncomfortable to carry.
Anyway, right front: Fisher Space Pen, Sharpie Twin Tip black permanent marker (fine tip on one end, ultra-fine tip on the other), disposable lighter (Also don't smoke. I just never know when I might want to set something on fire (that explanation gets some weird looks, by the way)), large paper clip, short length of dogtag ball chain (found this on the floor at work and have continued to carry it for months for no real reason), S&W Special Ops knife clipped to pocket (say what you will about S&W knives, or don't. I love the look and the slim profile. This will probably be replaced by an Emerson Commander if I ever get the chance to hold one to see how I like the feel).
Right cargo: trauma pad, hemostat, small notepad
Right rear: wallet with chain containing cash, a couple misc. business cards, stamp cards for pizza places. On end of chain on the front belt loop are two photon-IIIs, a red and a white.
Left rear: thin velcro pouch (containing drivers license, library card, $20 bill, spare car key. Pouch is hooked to button slit with a length of ball chain so I can't lose it), Certs Powerful mints, black plastic comb.
Left front: small Victorinox Swiss pocket knife, Listerine oral care strips, 3 quarters, varying packs of gum depending on what I decide to buy.
Left cargo: car and house keys with p-38 can opener, turquoise photon-II microlight, on a black ASP Key Defender.
Belt: Gerber Multiplier 600 Deluxe with screwdriver bit set, and cable ties attached to the back of belt with doubled electrical tape. Sometimes a first aid kit attached with ALICE clips if I feel like messing with it (the first aid kit usually gets left behind if I'll be close to it, but the trauma pad is always with me. Right now I'm in the market for a better pouch than this http://www.militaryclothing.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/product-id/195143.html, which is too thick considering how much I have packed into it. Any recommendations for something that holds about the same volume as that but is maybe a bit wider and not so thick?)
Coat, if I'm wearing one: EMT shears, roll of electrical tape, gum, etc.
That's it for always-carried equipment, I think. I carry plenty more crap in my car's trunk and my medium ALICE pack for class and to/from work.
Sorry that was so verbose but I like to watch myself type, I guess. I tend to go off on little side tracks just like this completely unnecessary statement. The funny thing is since I didn't post this right away few people will even bother to read it. OK, I think it's time to finally bring this post to an unceremonious end.
Anyway, right front: Fisher Space Pen, Sharpie Twin Tip black permanent marker (fine tip on one end, ultra-fine tip on the other), disposable lighter (Also don't smoke. I just never know when I might want to set something on fire (that explanation gets some weird looks, by the way)), large paper clip, short length of dogtag ball chain (found this on the floor at work and have continued to carry it for months for no real reason), S&W Special Ops knife clipped to pocket (say what you will about S&W knives, or don't. I love the look and the slim profile. This will probably be replaced by an Emerson Commander if I ever get the chance to hold one to see how I like the feel).
Right cargo: trauma pad, hemostat, small notepad
Right rear: wallet with chain containing cash, a couple misc. business cards, stamp cards for pizza places. On end of chain on the front belt loop are two photon-IIIs, a red and a white.
Left rear: thin velcro pouch (containing drivers license, library card, $20 bill, spare car key. Pouch is hooked to button slit with a length of ball chain so I can't lose it), Certs Powerful mints, black plastic comb.
Left front: small Victorinox Swiss pocket knife, Listerine oral care strips, 3 quarters, varying packs of gum depending on what I decide to buy.
Left cargo: car and house keys with p-38 can opener, turquoise photon-II microlight, on a black ASP Key Defender.
Belt: Gerber Multiplier 600 Deluxe with screwdriver bit set, and cable ties attached to the back of belt with doubled electrical tape. Sometimes a first aid kit attached with ALICE clips if I feel like messing with it (the first aid kit usually gets left behind if I'll be close to it, but the trauma pad is always with me. Right now I'm in the market for a better pouch than this http://www.militaryclothing.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/product-id/195143.html, which is too thick considering how much I have packed into it. Any recommendations for something that holds about the same volume as that but is maybe a bit wider and not so thick?)
Coat, if I'm wearing one: EMT shears, roll of electrical tape, gum, etc.
That's it for always-carried equipment, I think. I carry plenty more crap in my car's trunk and my medium ALICE pack for class and to/from work.
Sorry that was so verbose but I like to watch myself type, I guess. I tend to go off on little side tracks just like this completely unnecessary statement. The funny thing is since I didn't post this right away few people will even bother to read it. OK, I think it's time to finally bring this post to an unceremonious end.
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Bodyhammer, thanks for the link. That's a dandy looking little pouch for an EDC. Anyway, if I leave the house, I usually have one of two kits with me that contain a large super absorbent sanitary pad as well as a host of other gear. It just depends on what I'm doing as to which kit I take with me. One kit is a camera case that's 7X4X4 with a shoulder strap. I usually grab it when heading to town. The other is a multi-pocket vest. I like to post pics. Much easier than words. 
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No problem. Did you get any ideas from any of us?
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I carry my first aid supplies in a waterproof ziploc pouch from The Container Store. Maybe something like that would solve your problem. I like them because they add very little bulk, but they do a great job of protecting their contents from wear and moisture.
--Bob Q