My Current EDC: Version 1, the Beginning

I know my setup will change rapidly over the next few months — I thought it would be great to track that via blog posts to see how my thinking changes as I test new gear and form opinions.

Here are some notes: 

• KEY ORGANIZATION
  • I usually have two sets of keys on me, both on a traditional keyring
  • Set 1 changes depending on what vehicle I am driving. It’s usually a key fob and car key.
  • Set 2 stays in my pocket most of the time. It has:
    • My office keys
    • House key
    • various keys to padlocks and lock boxes
    • a small foldable knife
    • half of a tweezer set (I lost the actual tweezers)
• WALLETS/CARD HOLDERS
  • I carry my cash & cards in two spots
  • CHELSEA Slim Card Holder that has served me well, but I’m ready to try something new
  • Google Pixel 2 – My phone case has space for two cards and one bill. 
• PEN
  • Any pen that I carry ends up leaking in my pocket, so I’m not currently carrying anything.
• KNIVES
  • I carry a small knife on my key chain that I typically use for opening boxes
• MULTI-TOOL or POCKET TOOLS
  • I don’t carry any tools on person right now. I do carry some stuff off body in a backpack (see below)
• BELT
  • Most days, I am using a Propper Carbon Carry Belt. I’ve been thinking about moving some of the items I carry in my pockets to my belt. This belt should work well. 
• PANTS
  • I have a few pairs of pants that are meant for outdoorsy type activities, but prefer to wear them to work when I can. I typically shop through discount sites, so when I find something that I like, I can’t usually buy them again. I’ve had the pants below for a few years and they need to be replaced. A few of my favorites include: 
    • Propper Men’s STL II Pant – I can’t find these in my size any longer since they were replaced with a newer model. I have probably owned 7 pairs of these pants over the last 5 years. I originally found them at a steep discount, then bought more at a higher price. They are really durable and are water/stain resistant (DWR). 
    • Sage Seychelles Convertible Pants – These are probably my favorite short, pants and convertible pants. They are no longer made unfortunately. One of my favorite features in the zipper pocket with a key ring attachment/loop.
    • Columbia Sportswear Twisted Cliff Pants – These are super lightweight. However, I am not a fan of the mesh pockets. 
• FLASH LIGHTS
  • At this point, this is the only area where I’ve spent a significant amount of money. I’ve been carrying a XXXX attached to my keychain. I believe I paid $70 for it 4 years ago. It just recently stopped working, so I am looking for a replacement
• BACKPACK:
  • The backpack I usually use is an old Columbia 
  • I carry a couple of zipper pouches
    • Pouch 1 
      • Tweezers
      • Scissors
      • x-acto knife
      • nail clippers
    • Pouch 2 
      • Pencil set with mini-ruler and eraser
      • Permanent marker