I carry a powerbank and various USB C adapters so if someone’s device dies I can help them out. It is a lot cheaper and smaller than carrying around seven different cables.
On top of that I carry Tylenol and bandages.
I used to carry a full first aid bag but kept forgetting to restock on supplies.
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I’ve gotten a lot of keyring multi-tools over the years, but the only one I keep on my keys is the simplest: a Powerful Pete pocket screwdriver. It’s just a little metal disk with 4 different sized flathead screwdriver tips. It’s remarkably useful, I can even tighten hex socket bolts in a pinch.
Water. I drink it. I’m very hydrated. You’re welcome.
I’ve got quite the collection of waterbottles I carry with me. What’s your go-to?
Gotta be real glass or ceramic. Hate the metallic or plastic-y taste of most. Love the bodum ones, forgot what they’re called
Aspirin for random headaches, a small sunscreen bottle to reapply throughout the day (I live in Ecuador at 3k altitude, skin cancer is a real concern), a charger with a usb c cable, a micro b cable, a mini b cable and a lightning cable cause you never know. A Bluetooth gamepad for my phone to play gamecube games when in have some time to kill. Scotch tape, silicone glue. Usb c otg, micro usb otg. An external 500gb hard drive, a waterproof poncho because I alwayd misplace umbrellas. A powebank, 2l bottle of water for the whole day. Those are some of the things I always carry on my backpack
I have a Swiss Army Card, it has a scissors, small knife and other tiny gadgets.
Oh, and a Light Saber! [pushes button and humming sound starts]Lockpicks and earplugs. I’ve had to use both far more often than I’d like.
What do you typically use the lockpicks for?
My cousin’s house, a co-worker’s desk, and my own shed, to name three different instances of lost or forgotten keys.
Also the stack of Masterlocks my friend thinks is funny to hide around my house but that’s a different story.
Got locked out of the camp. Let friend into their house. Also let a friend into their truck after locking the keys in.
Hand sanitizer and a small bar towel for if anything needs a light cleaning.
You should never forget where your towel is.
That’s a guy that knows where his towel is.
The towel is a smart idea. I used to carry around a handkerchief for stuff like that (and if I needed to blow my nose while I was out and about).
My keychain has a small knife on it, a small phillips and flathead screwdriver, a guitar pick, a handcuff key, a sim tool and a little metal pill holder! They’re all pretty handy to have! I also carry a regular pocket knife and a small flashlight clipped to my pocket
The SIM tool is a smart idea. I had one but kept bending the tip. I started carrying around a very small Allen key for it but it is slightly too think for some slots
I placed my flat sim tool between my phone and protective case so it’s always with my phone.
Smart thinking
I got a thing an Amazon where the tool folds inside of a little piece of leather so it doesn’t get bent up or stab me in the leg
Phones are pretty neat. I bring mine nearly everywhere.
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Second this.
I am carrying two now. One flipper with pocket clip that is so easy to use. I use it many times a day to cut duct tape, packaging, rope, string, etc.
And a victorinox…super tinkerer, I think. Recently bought a pocket clip for that too.
I also carry a lighter so it is easy to burn rope/string ends or start fires. Dont use it a whole lot but it is useful.
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My flipper is a VERY cheap one: Guidesman brand from Menards. I think it’s this one. Going strong for about a year now. When it craps out, I plan to buy a Benchmade Griptilian based on Project Farm’s recommendation. Project Farm is un-sponsored reviews of all kinds of useful stuff.
Do you have a preference between the Spyderco and the Boker?
ETA: My knife is not one linked above. It is the Guidesman Fenrir and apparently not for sale any longer. YT here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoHsXiCFnfU
Here is an alternative Piped link(s):
Piped is a privacy-respecting open-source alternative frontend to YouTube.
I’m open-source; check me out at GitHub.
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Interesting. Looks great.
For camping I have a Ka-Bar Becker BK9 and a Morakniv Garberg. Very happy with both of those.
At one point I had what we called the commuter chain saw. Battery operated with a 6in bar. Kept it in the side trunk pocket. Only need it once or twice a year, but it beats hiking to the house and carrying a full one back. Especially since trees don’t fall across the road during nice weather.
Snapblade 18mm razor, sharpie, blistex (superior to balm/stick in every way), bandages and alcohol prep wipes and triple antibiotic, Sawyer mini filter and a vacuum insulated bottle, and a towel - you never know when you’ll need a towel.
Oh also an extra mask, couple napkins, some new folded up tissues, and earplugs.
I always keep jumper cables in my car. Mainly in case of my own emergency, but I have used them to help others.
Jumper cables should be in every car. I’ve only needed them for my own car once, but I’ve used them probably a dozen times for other people.
I also carry a small extendable snow shovel and an extendable snow broom. A bag of sand or oil dry (or cat litter) for winter are a good idea as well, assuming you live anywhere that snows regularly.
Leatherman Wave. Solid multitool.
Totally. I picked up a Signal a while back but with how quickly the paint is fading and breaking away I’m wondering it was a bootleg
EDC:
Keys, wallet, phone.
Utility multi-tool.
Small note pad and pen.
A EDC thread!
Utility key with integrated bottle opener knife scissors etc on my keyring.
In my purse: power bank, USB cable, gaffer tape, face masks, alcohol, paracord, glasses, hat, headphone, screw top pen.
Nice to have medication: a few anti-diarrheal pills: and anti-inflammatory: and some fun pills
In my purse: power bank, USB cable, gaffer tape, face masks, alcohol, paracord, glasses, hat, headphone, screw top pen.
Sounds like a fun kidnap kit.
What kind of fun pills are we talking about? Benadryl so you can keep in contact with the Hat Man?
