Hi Scott. I’d only add one other everyday carry…a bandana/handkerchief. I’ve used it as a first aid tool, a sweatband, and a rag to clean up spilled coffee. Great video. Thx
I always carry a guitar pick. It really is a multi-tasker. Yes you can play a guitar with it, but you can use it as a tool for caulking (it has two different radius edges), a scraper to remove different gunk from different finishes, you can open packages that you may not want to use a sharp edge to open. Not to mention other things I've forgotten.
I always consider my cell phone as a must have. The ability to research and reach out allow a person to solve any problem a day might throw them. I like my Fenix PD25 light due to the rechargeable battery and multiple brightness settings. I keep my letherman in its factory holster on my belt to keep it from wearing my pockets out. I do the same for the flashlight. Every time I leave a place I conduct the “keys, wallet, phone” pat down to keep from forgetting something.
I have a Leatherman bought in England 15 years ago and carried in the belt pouch it came with. Going through airport security meant it had to be packed into the hold luggage. Had one confiscated when I’d left one in a side pocket of a backpack. Now living in Japan where carrying a knife with a blade bigger than a half penny coin is illegal unless it is securely packed means the usefulness is taken away. Now the leatherman stays on a shelf at home and another in a tool case at work. I enjoy listening to the words of wisdom to live by, and watching a master craftsman at work. Thank you for the enjoyment they bring.
Scott, I Totally agree with what you carry. Each day when I get dressed, I have a Leatherman or a Swiss Tool in a belt pouch, my car and house keys with a micro LED high intensity torch on the key ring, my leather wallet and a pencil tucked in one or more pockets. Like you I use the micro torch to see into those difficult places. I am 71 years old and eyesight is certainly failing. I use the knife on the Leatherman almost every day, for breaking down cardboard boxes, opening parcels, etc. the pliers are my go to when I don’t have my various hand tools and need to undo a tight nut, grab hold of a small screw or cut a small wire. I enjoy your RUclips articles.
Ha! Had to get my wife to watch this because she thinks I’m crazy for what I have in my pockets - exactly what you have! Except my flashlight is also made by Leatherman and I carry it in a custom made leather sheath on my belt. Also carry a lighter, because, as my BIL’s grandma used to say, “A man’s not dressed unless he has a knife and a way to make fire!” Words I live by. Thanks Scott!
...very interesting. For me, I have never gotten used to the feeling of things in my pockets and so, I do what would be ridiculous to some. My backpack goes most everywhere with me. In it, I have versions of everything that you covered and, in addition, a pad for notes, a paper-pocket-calendar for my appointments and keeping track of work hours, a small adjustable wrench, and a first aid kit. The great benefit, is that I then have a bag in which to throw sundries as the need arises: groceries, lunch, mail, etc. I think that this is a hangover from my bicycle messenger days when I cycled everywhere, all day, with a messenger bag slung over one shoulder. I became so used to it being over my back, that that position felt more normal than any other. P.S. For anything else that I might need, it's in my work truck, which also goes, most every day, with me to work. Cheers and God Bless!
Hi Scott I'm 80 years old and have carried knife since I was 6 years old. Over time I've varied the type of knife I have carried but about 5 uears ago a friend gave me a folding tool that was a flat head screw driver, a phillips head screw driver and pliers! Just loved having it with me as an everyday carry. Now I also carry a victornox swiss .... scissors, saw, twissors, can opener,bottle opener, and along with assorted screwdrivers, but I still carry that folding pliers too!(its not that big but very handy!)
I have carried a Fisher Space Pen in my right pocket for nearly fifty years. Even though the chrome nearly all gone, I consider it as a trusted old friend. I enjoy all of your EC videos and learn something every time ... thank you Scott !-)
Yes!!!!! Thank you for this video! I have been thinking and obsessing over switching up my EDC for a bit now. I am 23, and ever since I graduated high school, and during the summers in high school, I would carry my phone in my RF pocket, keys (with nail clipper, my hands can’t stand a broken and protruding nail!) and a Leatherman Sidekick multi tool in my LF pocket, a wallet (with bandaids) in my LB pocket and a handkerchief in my RB pocket. I would use my multi tool a lot because I worked on a grounds crew at my college, but now I am a pastor at a church in rural Kansas, and I want to keep the functionality of my set up, actually increase it more, but I want it to still be every day carry, including Sunday, including when I am preaching! So, I have been thinking. A multi tool is a jack of all trades, but master of none. I am thinking of switching to the basic elements of the 3 tools I regularly use. A knife, screwdriver and pliers. I am going to try out Fix it Sticks but drivers as a screwdriver substitute, Knipex 4 in water pump pliers as a pliers substitute and am toying with the idea of forging a blacksmith’s knife for a knife. This channel is what got me into blacksmithing! I am not the best, but it is so much fun to build and create and see what you guys create! I hope you, Scott or Nate, read this because I really, really appreciate all that you guys do and have taught me! Keep up the good work!
Here in the midwest, a lot of us wear an open leather holster with pliers; often used for cutting baling wire while feeding cattle or working on equipment. The usefulness of having full-size pliers is nice over the leatherman pliers. Some of us also weld a 1/2" and 9/16" wrench closed end to the end of the pliers to make them 3x more useful. I also make sure I have tape measures in every vehicle. Lastly, the cell phone goes in the pocket as well.
Carried flashlights for years at this point and the best one I've found is a Fenix PD36R. It looks a little more bulky than the streamlight that was presented but has all the same features plus a couple of bonuses I don't think I could live without. The Fenix is 1700 some lumens, bright enough to reveal everything I've needed to. It has a clip that fits good into a pocket, but it also doubles back to fit on the brim of a ballcap, freeing your hands to work. It's rechargeable with the same plug that my phone uses and lasts forever, (something like two weeks solid on low) there was a time out backpacking when I was hiking at night and all the flashlights I had died, wish I had this one back then and that wouldn't have happened. One more story that speaks to the build quality; I was out on the farm in winter riding around on a quad and found when I got off that my flashlight was missing, wrote it off as lost in the snow after spending time looking for it, picked it up several months later in the springtime in a puddle, clicked the button and it turned on! I've since strapped it to my belt loop with a carabiner. It's a quality light and I usually regret it if I leave it behind. Like the leatherman its versatile and infinity useful, and when they make a better one (if they can) I'll have to get it.
ive been using the ryovyvon A28 gen 2 for a couple months now as my EDC and I just cant imagine using anything else at the moment for compactness to power ratio. for my daughter im already thinking about getting her the smaller a8 very soon.
Cary a small fixed blade knife for years and use it everyday. I also own the leatherman wave I keep handy on me when hiking or camping, also cary a small flashlight.
About 20 years ago my wife gave me a Leatherman Skeletool, and I absolutely love it. It's everything I need and nothing I don't. It's fairly slim, has an easily accessible, one-handed knife, pliers, wire cutters, screwdriver with 2 double-headed bits on-board, and a bottle opener. The only improvement I can think of would be to make the blades of the wire-cutters replaceable like they are on some of their other tools. It's always clipped to my right front pocket. Awesome tool.
I had the pleasure of meeting Scott in Roseberg, Oregon. I was with my dad (also huge fan) and my son (future fan). Scott was as gracious as a human can be. As genuine in person as he comes across in the videos! Anyways, I carry an almost identical set up. Minor differences. Leatherman Wave with pocket clip so I don’t have to dig in my pockets and I’ve added a super small, Lufkin tape measure 6’. It’s so small it fits in the coin pocket in jeans. Flashlight is a must. Carry same one. Saddleback makes great products. I carry a wallet made by a leather worker on Etsy. “One Star leather” Parksloper model
A 4” Channellock brand (irega manufactured) adjustable wrench is the one tool I carry with my leatherman every day. It opens up to 9/16” and has perfectly parallel jaws that when used with its etched measurements on the jaws, it works great for a caliper in a pinch. I’ve used it to tighten battery cables, open a Chevrolet differential cover, pull staples extremely efficiently, open bottles and it has saved countless trips to the truck when I needed another wrench. They are reminiscent of the quality of tools made 50 years ago, and they are light weight and disappear in your pocket and you forget it’s there until you need it. I use it almost as much as my leatherman.. sometimes more. Great video as always
My EDC starting with the right front pocket going clockwise: Keys: With minimalist nail clippers, a guitar pick, and tweezers Leatherman Surge: With Streamlight Microstream flashlight that fits perfectly in the elastic band on the Leatherman holster Back right pocket kept free for anything extra. Back left: Magpul minimalist wallet. Holds 6 cards and some cash. 9 o clock position is my holster for a full size Beretta PX4 Storm. Left front: Smart phone with case with built-in metal plate to attach to magnet in truck. Belt: 5.11 gun belt.
Thanks for the tour, Scott. I usually add a small measuring tape to my kit. There’s something satisfying about walking out the door, knowing there’s a lot you can handle of what life throws at you, just with your head and what’s in your pockets.
From the UK…After many years my EDC is Pica - dry long pencil, Milwaukee Fastback knife that uses changeable blades and has a hex holder for driver bit, a Leatherman Supertool I brought in 1995 whilst in Florida, a Spider tool holder (a great idea to hang drills etc from a belt) and finally a large spring clip like a carabiner for my keys. All this fits in the holster pockets of my Snickers pants and shorts. Nothing in my pockets close to my legs. Thank you so much for taking the time to document your life, you are an inspiration. Kind regards, Keith
I’ve daily carried a Leatherman Wave nearly everyday for well over a decade; though I carry mine in a belt holster. The belt holster holds the Wave, a slimline screwdriver bit case with Allen and Torx bits, a small AAA flashlight, and a Fisher pen. I never fail to be amazed at just how often I turn to the tools I carry as they’re right there, even when better tools aren’t too far away.
I agree.the Wave is My favorite. I collected many multi tools over the years. Victorinox, Kershaw, Mac, Craftsman, Sog...and most of the Leatherman 's. I found the Wave to be the most useful. But I added a pocket clip to mine. Cool tips that nobody mentions is the notch at end of the file can be used to dislodge a fishing hook from the inside of a small fish's mouth.
I find a multi tool with a wood saw surprisingly useful for its size. I like the Wave partly for that reason (or the Swiss Army Hiker if I want something more compact).
I'm a weekend warrior tool guy, but a computer desk jockey by profession. As such, I sit far too much, though now I try to work part of my day standing. But decades of this have not done favors to my back and sciatic nerve. So while I agree with all that you suggest, I find that I rarely put ANYTHING in my pockets. Instead, as situations allow, I put it in some form of fanny pack, much to the embarrassment of my (now adult) kids. One thing I'm a bit surprised isn't in your pocket (maybe it's on your belt?) is a phone.
That's a good start😊. I retired from a multi-craft repair and maintenance position. My initial training was as a machinist/heavy mechanic to which I added an industrial electrical degree. Just for walking around my Leatherman Charge isn't quite enough. I also carry the Leatherman bit set and ratchet extension tool. Of course, with a 5/16 nut driver socket in the Leatherman extension I have the option of tackling screws with either 1/4 or 5/16 heads. (Most sheetmetal shrouds and equipment covers can be removed with this combination.) But, you have to have a little crescent wrench to hold nuts if you want to get them tight. These basics do a ton of small work. If traveling I also take a no contact voltage tester w/infrared thermometer. How else to tell if an outlet or my charger is the defective component? I can also tell if the hotel HVAC is a problem or if I just haven't pushed the right buttons. Yah, there's more, like a great quality folding knife, flashlight, decent tactical pen, and whatever. I'm retired, but doubt I'll ever be without some basic tools.
I love EDC pocket dumps. Thanks for sharing! My loadout: Left front: 1. Travelambo minimalist wallet stocked with cash, cards and bandaids. $9.99 on amazon. (front pocket/minimalist wallets are far superior in my opinion) 2. Fenix E12 flashlight. (I like your streamlight better though) 3. (Optional) Anker Soundcore Liberty Air wireless ear buds. (I switch my flashlight to right front to avoid damaging the case.) Right front: 1. Leatherman Free P4 (best multitool ever built.) 2. Keys Back left: Phone. (Probably the most important component of modern EDC, next to the wallet.)
Who knew Essential Craftsman would be dishing out grooming tips (using a Leatherman to remove nose hairs.). Yet another reason I love this channel. I do agree having a flashlight is an essential EDC item. I have the double whammy of cataracts and glaucoma so I use a flashlight quite a bit.
I am a retired carpenter that had to retire because of arthritis issues, and I'm the same age as you! Every day I still carry a stick rule, a carpenter's pencil, a regular pencil, and a utility {sheetrock} knife! my keys stay in my truck, always! my wife makes fun of me for being "old school!!! Love your videos, it keeps me from going insane!!
Not an EDC, but would it be possible to make a video about books read, or book recommendations. It's clear Scott has a lot of experience, wisdom and well read individual from the videos over time. Always interesting to watch.
Always, a Leatherman on my belt. I'm 45, and have had one with me since 1997 when I started working for a family I was living with in Maine while restoring an old wooden boat. And it has to be Leatherman. Their warranty process is second to none. I keep my keys on my belt loop as I have for 25 years, with a quick release swivel. My wallet was a tri-fold, then a bi-fold. For the last 12 years I've used the same leather checkbook, but never for checks. For the last few months my most recent addition has been a four-bit precision screwdriver about the size of a sharpie. Pen in some form is a staple item as well. I carried a small maglite on my belt for a while, but I lost a few when they were pushed out of the holster when sitting. Haven't carried a flashlight since, but probably should. Great video!
I started with multi tools as a combat engineer with a SOG blasters tool for the tools and the non-reflective non-sparking coating. I was quickly realized that while the tools aren't as good as their full size cousins, they're 100% better than cold wet fingers. I now own 5 Leatherman tools for the same reason and their high quality. After 20 years of jail work my EDC is wallet and cash, a similarly worn Streamlight (we've been to the floor hundreds of times, the light works better than I do) a Benchmade knife, a full size handgun and a spare mag.
I EDC quite a few things, as a heavy equipment operator/somewhat mechanic. The current list includes: Two, yes, two, streamlight pro usb's, a metal rite-in-the-rain pen, a snap-on flat blade pocket screwdriver with magnet on handle, snap-on straight pocket prybar, leatherman supertool300 in a kydex sheath, knipex cobras (87 01 180), and a crkt m16-10S. Honestly I wish I could feasibly carry even more, and what I carry seems overkill (you should see my truck), but I'm an Eagle Scout and I try to be prepared for what I can for where I'll be.
Yes on the flashlight! I started carrying a keychain flashlight 4 or 5 years ago and now can't imagine not having it I have a rechargeable RovyVon A3 on every keychain and a few other places. Tiny little flashlight but puts out a whopping 650 lumens on high. I will warn anyone who buys based on my endorsement that sadly they don't last as long as they used to nor are they as reliable. They have always replaced my lights that broke including my beloved original one that fell into water too deeply and didn;t work right afterward despite that it was past warranty
For me a combination of 2 things has been a game changer. First, the Milwaukee Fastback razor knife with a spare blade slot, 1/4" drive holding a #2 and flat screwdriver bit, and bottle opener has changed my mind about pocket knives. With a razor blade I do things I wouldn't dare do with a conventional knife. The Fastback now lives in my right hip pocket I sewed into my work jeans. Second, the hip pocket. It sits just aft of the pant's side seam, but above and outboard of the regular seat pocket. This placement prevents the knife from being sat on, and consequently keeps my sciatic nerve unpinched
Thats been my EDC for well over two years. Took me a year and a half to realize it had a blade storage though haha. One of the best hand tools ever made imo. I wont check go out to check the mail without it.
My EDC is very similar; Buck Vantage (clipped) front right pocket, Leatherman Wave front left pocket (clipped), Nebo flashlight left hip (clipped), truck keys with Leatherman Micra front left pocket and house key and family car keys on carabiner clipped to right belt loop. Cellphone in cargo pocket or belt holster, Casio watch and ballpoint pen in shirt pocket. Crazy! But I’m ready!!! Scott, you mention being flexible. I used to think the Gerber multiplier was the best multitool around and I carried one sheathed (even when I worked in an office). When I started handy-manning professionally (3 years ago) I discovered the Leatherman Wave and I absolutely love it. You said some years ago in a video that a multitool can make you a hero, that is SO true brother! Thanks for the wisdom. C. Scott
Great video. I carry my dad’s pocket knife since he passed in January, a tri fold wallet given to me by my uncle who has also passed, a flashlight, a multi tool, my phone, keys, pen or pencil and a Taurus G3C.
My daily EDC is a Trayvax Accent wallet, a pocket organizer purchased on Etsy. In it a mini Swiss Champ, Fisher Space Pen, Olight I3T EOS pen light, Cold Steel Tuff Lite folder. Left pocket a small fixed blade (e.g. ESEE Candiru ) Jacket my keys in a KeyBar. Attached to it another Olight mini, and a Fox Whistle.
When I get up to go to work as a cabinetmaker (soon to retire) I have every thing I need at hand at my bench. The only EDC I have had for the past 15 years has been my Buck Squire pocket knife. Can’t live without the beauty of its quality, practicality and simplicity. I look after it and it looks after me.
(I’m left-handed) Left front pocket: ridge wallet, carpenters pencil, permanent marker, 6” steel ruler, 4” brass calipers. Left cargo: business card holder. Right front: utility knife. Right cargo: phone charger and wall plug, victorinox Swiss Army knife. Keys clip to the belt. Regarding the knife, I love the little scissors and use them all the time for nose hairs. Also has a toothpick and tweezers that are lifesavers. I only sometimes regret not having pliers.
I've been carrying the Victorinox Swiss Army knife different variations for about 17 years. It's small it has round edges stainless steel doesn't rust you can easily sharpen it once a week if needed toothpick tweezers and many more hundred percent MacGyver
One of the grey Stanley nail set. I carry one all the time. I would say I use it to set nails only around 10% of the time I pull it out. Great little pry bar and poker. Everything you would use a pocket knife blade for, except cutting, can be done with the nail set, and you don't have to worry about breaking your blade.
Great video! I have replaced my Leatherman with a Swiss Army knife, which has everything but the pliers. It also has a small ballpoint pen which is useful in a pinch. As a corporate pilot, I’ve switched to a Royvon A8 flashlight. Even in broad daylight, there all kinds of nooks and crannies you need to see into on preflight. It’s not much bigger than a AA battery and is very bright. My keychain contains a very loud whistle. Occasionally I have to wing walk an aircraft under tow and it’s a good way to get someone to STOP.
My dad would carry a small cresent wrench in his pocket every day, I always saw him using it growing up and i have carried one off and on over the last 5 years or so. It is another handy tool that I find my self using more often than id think.
Milwaukee’s Fastback utility knife, has a screwdriver and 1/4” bit, spare blade, bottle opener, wire stripper, metal pocket clip. Solid built. Clips on pocket comfortably. Hard to beat for $15.
As I said in an earlier post, I ordered the flashlight. It came the next day and now residents in my pocket. It has already come in handy! Thanks again.
I found a leather holster that holds my multi tool and my flashlight on my hip I can also tuck a sharpie in it, I’m a fabricator so I prefer a sharpie over a pencil. It’s more comfortable and saves my pockets!
I have been repairing home appliances for 52 years. Every morning I carry in my double-top shirt pockets: Left pocket: A flashlight (even when its sunny), a writing pen, Right pocket: A reading glass holder full of bits for my Dewalt battery-powered drill (12 volt-20 volt is too heavy to carry all day) Left pants pocket: all needed keys and a small pair of vise-grip pliers. Right pants pocket: 3/8 deep well socket and a 2 inch set of torq bits and a real small tape measure, and 2 inch phillips, flat, adapter bits for sockets. On Hip attached to belt: Cell Phone You can adapt your own system.Also a small notepad in back pocket
A fine selection of EDC 😊 Personally I use a smaller flashlight that would probably not be good for bopping anyone on the nose but is quite a bit brighter and that is a RovyVon Aurora A8 (4th Gen). I opted for the Red/White/UV one. I've never carried something so small and light but so useful, definitely worth a look 👍
I also use the A8 as my EDC flashlight. I attach it to a beadchain then place it around my neck. Doesn't take up room in my pocket, plus I don't run the risk of loosing it.
You only have a couple of years on me, and I saved for the shared sheath knife after securing the old timer and the skill to sharpen it on a rock. That said, I'm sold on my iPhone as part of the every day carry. Not just for the obvious ability to make a call (or watch Essential Craftsman videos), but the thing has a great light and a magnifier, a level and a compass, maps and a ton of other essential tools. I have even set the magnifier to turn on just by tapping the back three times. It also serves as my door openers and car key so no keys needed at all. A life saver. My leatherman gave way to the Swiss Tool of Swiss army knife fame a few years ago and I never looked back and I find the sheath is the way to go for all around ease. It's a no compromise set of tools on that brilliant machine. My bifold wallet remains, but more for nostalgia than practicality. It won't wear out after 15 years and counting. Seems the iPhone can handle most credit card payments and even stores records like drivers license and insurance. iPhone and Swisstool will remain. Thanks for your amazing work and spirit.
I carry two Leathermans, a crunch (the folding vise grips) and a squirt PS4, which is the mini tool with regular pliers. The crunch rides in a custom belt holster from Tale of Knives along with a pen light and a bolt action pen from olight. I also carry a folding utility knife (Gerber EAB) for "dirty" knife tasks since it's easy to swap blades. I also carry a folding Purdy painters tool. Besides using it for painting, it's very handy to have a scraper/putty knife/pry tool on hand always. I also carry a bandana in my cargo pocket, along with a small bit holder with torx bits and a 10mm socket. These I use with my Leathermans built in bit driver. Also carry a lighter even though I don't smoke. I value preparedness and this setup allows me to conquer most tasks without having to go find a tool! Highly recommend the Leatherman Crunch. I think it's the ultimate tool for any tradesman.
I have recently swapped my Leatherman EDC out in place of a much lighter and possibly better combination of Knipex Cobra pilers along with Milwaukees 6 in 1 utility knife with the built in screwdriver…. It has served me well so far, I don’t much miss the Leatherman after using this set up… I shed a lot of extra weight on tools I never used that came with the Leatherman. As far as scissors go, I have put a small Victronix Swiss army knife on a mini carabiner for fast access on my keyring. Also much lighter and superior to the Leatherman scissors in my humble opinion. Thank you sir for sharing. I throughly enjoy your videos.
Being a heavy equipment mechanic for well over 45 years I seldom carried a knife, flashlight, pencil, etc. I was always within reach of something at any one given time. My background as a field mechanic seemed to bring the creativity to the surface for making do with anything available, such as anything sharp or a stick to scribe, make a mark, etc.. I started carrying a clipped pocket flip out knife about 5 years ago. Use it occasionally but now I feel naked if it's not with me. Just recently I started carrying a long rechargeable streamlight I carry in my lower side pocket. This taking time to getting use to as I will often forget to transfer it to clean pair of britches, but again, as you say, the eye sight is weaker and thus this extra light does at times come in handy. I also carry a sharpening rod in a case on my belt. I think I've had this for close to 50 years yet never wore it until I started carrying the knife. Can't say I would take on a Leatherman though. I believe them to be useful, yet my resourcefulness of making do has always kept that at bay. Try to keep a finger nail clipper with me or nearby. Always keep them nails trimmed up. The wife got me one of those battery operated nose and ear hair trimmers a few years back and I actually use them, that and them stand out extra eye brows that go rogue.
Great Video !!! Your 3 month old video popped up this morning. I'm an old school guy & us my old school EDC which has never failed me. Im an Electrician with a Construction Project Manager/ Inspector career change some 25 years ago. Just recently retired but very active. My wife describes me as a fly by the seat of pants operation with a few technical overtones. LoL My EDC is a Buck 110, Klein Electrician scissors & a Thrunite recharbile mini flash light. It has three light function one of which is a strobe light. My Buck 110 is 50 years old & I just retired it for fear of loosing it. So I upgraded to the slightly smaller & lighter Buck 112 -w- s30v steel, micarta inlays it also has a pocket clip & it's a third of the weight of the 110. I do switch the Buck out depending on what I'm doing with a Leatherman Wave + . I also always have a small first aid kit I Carry that's for cuts because I recently was put on blood thinners & now I'm at high risk for bleeding. I carry the medical items in a Dolica belt pouch that's roughly the same dimensions as a deck of playing cards. That opens room to carry a Bic Lighter, & a Fischer bullet pen in the pouch as well. My key are carried on an okay key caddy I have been using for over 30 ýears, & it never failed me. I can also carry other things on it. Thank You -- Joe --
As an engineer, a light is an absolute must have. And I have carried a streamlight for years. But recently switched to a rechargeable Olight. More over than that, it is rechargeable the fact that the base is magnetic and can be stuck on under or just about anywhere on a locomotive is worth its weight to me. Thanks again for all the great content.
Hi there! EDC - well this depends on where I am at the time. What would be most useful at home, at work or in town, is not necessarily the best when out of doors or in the woods/country. What would I need with a full size pliers for in the woods? A decent saw would be much more useful! So, in town I would have my Leatherman Wave (which I have had for a few decades), but out in the wild/woods I'd much rather have a Victorinox, Probably a Hercules. The tools are generally better than the Leatherman's tools, and the saw, scissors and reamer are WAY better! In the wild/woods I would seriously consider carrying more on my person, like your flashlight, and some sort of fire kit, plus ALWAYS a lighter! Plus of course a pack of some sort with the bulkier kit (but that requires a different video!). Cheers mate.
I have carried different Streamlights for many years now. Best thing about them, is the button that is a simple on/off, unlike so many others. Never got the hang of the Leatherman, so I just carried a Spyderco or Benchmade knife for the longest time, but then I found a brand calle Civivi, great products at half the price of Benchmade.
My EDC flashlight is a Streamlight Microstream. It uses a single AAA battery. This size is wonderful for holding in my mouth - usually between teath and cheek. It's also very unbulky in the pocket, hand, etc.
Im 28 and have carried a Leatherman and flashlight for no less than 5 years. I wish I could get more people to see the practical, everyday use cases for these items.
I always carry a Fisher space pen-the same one for over 20 years. At work I use a Schrade fixed blade knife in a cross draw position. Before I leave the house I think “phone/wallet/keys/eyes & ears” (glasses & hearing aids). I keep a kit in my lunchbox with other useful items that I don’t urgently need, but help me out a lot-led headlamp, tape measure, advil, phone charger, camping spork. I typically have access to my truck 24/7 so my Leatherman lives in there with a bunch of other handy tools. Off- work I always have my pen and a folding knife-probably a spyderco or SAK. For my needs I’ve found the SAK Compact to be the most practical pocket knife ever. For years I carried a “write in the rain” notebook because I needed a number of door codes and passwords that constantly changed. It was a great item then, but the need for it has passed.
I am a building, maintenance guy and I do all types of work. The Leatherman wave comes in very handy with all the extra bits. I also carry a mini flashlight and a sharpie to write install dates and flow of direction on items.
Leatherman Wave. In a sheath on my belt for nearly 20 years, every day, even on days off.but now that I’m retired all I carry is gentleman’s pocket knife. The Kershaw Leek. A flipper with carbon fibre scales, its light, classy, small and the action is very satisfying. It was a retirement gift I thought I’d never use but cant imagine being without it now.
Thanks for the video EC. There is a lot of overlap for me in what I carry every day, even as a computer guy i find myself needing the same basic tools for all sorts of situations. Two things to consider, and they're both on my key ring. 1) i have a small rectangular piece of laser cut sheet metal that was a vendor SWAG item. I have found it extremely good at opening boxes without damaging the contents and it keeps my knife from getting gummed up from all the tape. 2) (now this is a bit of a nerdy one but hear me out) a Yubi Key. This is my hardware token for accessing my online accounts that MUST stay secure. I recommend them to everyone as an excellent way to keep yourself safe in the ever changing online world.
Great video. Usually I carry a multitool, a small channel lock wrench, a pen and carpenter pencil, Streamlight, wallet, keys, and a small slim tape measure.
Milwaukee Fastback utility-knife/screwdriver and a pair of 180mm Knipex Cobra pliers can fix an amazing amount of problems. I find this combo more useful for most things I get up to than a traditional multi tool. I carry various Veto Pro Pac loadouts at work, but those former are the ones I like to keep in my pockets at all times for little surprises that randomly pop up when I don't have a bag on me.
EDC is a way of life for me. Leatherman Wave, Flashlight (I'm 61), and a pen are the things that I use the most and they all store easily in my Nite Ize belt holster. Wore one for years, tried to go without it and missed it every day. Back to having one and it goes right on the belt. Love the show!
Long time watcher, first time commenter. Thank you for some sound advice over the last couple years. I tend to think we're all making too much of this EDC stuff. That said, after phone, keys, and wallet, I do sometimes carry a flashlight, a multitool or knife, and a writing implement - similar stuff. And I often have a small vial for pills like ibuprofen (back pain). But after those keys, wallet and phone are sorted out, the absolute first thing I make sure to have on me (and I think it's often an omission in these EDC setups) is a simple ol' bandana. I use it far more often than a multitool. Firstly, it folds nearly flat, and takes up little space. It weighs nearly nothing. And they're cheap. Between those attributes, it'd be worth it's weight as a brow wiper, hand, glasses, phone, and blade cleaner, and a nose blower alone. But it's real value is as an emergency item. It's a tourniquet, a compression bandage, sling, regular bandage, face mask, and emergency cordage for a splint or anything else (you can cut it into strips too). It can be tied to form a small bag. It's days worth of kindling. It's an emergency hose patch. It'll temporarily cinch up or patch up a damaged bag, shoe, or piece of clothing (there's ways without pins or thread even). It's emergency sun protection (more relevant for the bald like yours truly). It's even emergency TP if the going is just that bad. Bang for buck, a bandana is the handiest thing I carry. I haven't turned a wrench for a living in more than a year, but I wouldn't show up on a job site without one. I wouldn't hike, camp, or travel without at least two. And I don't leave home without one, nearly ever.
I carry a leatherman, but I also carry a small 5" or so pair of Knipex cobras and their small pliers wrench. Needle nose are great, but there's so many more applications that the Knipex pliers really excel at. Also, a handkerchief is a must carry. It's sweat rag, protection from hot/cold parts, an emergency bandage, a cleaning cloth, or a binding tool in a pinch. Plus it adds just a little padding to my left butt cheek. Haha.
I carry a lot of the same things with two exceptions: I carry a set of Bluetooth earbuds, not just to listen to music, but also because of their ability to aid me in taking a call when my hands are full or it’s noisy. Also in addition to a Leatherman, I carry a BenchMade folding knife that is one-handed operation. I store it clipped to the edge of the pocket of my dominant hand. I can’t even begin to tell you how useful it is to be able to grab your knife with one hand, open it, make the cut, and then fold and re-stow it while your other hand is holding something. I rarely ever use the blade on my Leatherman
Glad I saw your show today. My evolution of knives started with my Boy Scout( blade, punch, bottle, can openers), Case my Granddad gave me for around the farm, Victorinox because everybody goes through that phase, right, seriously, they are great and so many functions. Now I carry a Leatherman in a belt pouch AND a very small Victorinox on my key chain. A small but bright keychain flashlight. And the only pen I have never lost, a front jean pocket Space Pen. I confess, I'm still loyal to Walmart for my wallets.
Nice selections! I've been carrying a leatherman in a hip holster for 20 years now. The Fuse model has been my favorite. Also carry a fingernail clipper at all times as a secondary multi-tool. Use my phone as a flashlight all the time but keep a Nova flashlight in each vehicle for situations that need a little more power. I'll have to check out the saddleback wallets as an upgrade to the cheap versus I've been wearing out
Just like you i carry these things with me! over 35 years the old trusty letherman and a few years ago a flashlight fund a place in my pocket. THX and greatings from germany
Streamlight really makes a good product. I haven’t tried that particular model but my EDC contains a streamlight Microstream. Powered by a single AAA battery with surprising photon output. Their ingenious pocket clip design allows it to double as a headlamp when coupled with a baseball cap making it useful for just about any application. Besides the difference in flashlight my EDC is almost identical. Just add a rite in the rain book. From one carpenter to another, thank you
I have a Maxpedition pouch that is forever evolving as a EDC. As with anything in life we should assimilate to our new days. Thanks for videos and life lessons ❤
Fantastic video as always! You’ve inspired me in a lot of your videos, but just wanted to note how much more engaging this edc display was. So many other edc pocket dumps feel more like watching QVC than sitting in for a good show ‘n’ tell.
The Leatherman Free is the first Leatherman that I thought worthy of being part of my EDC. I've carried a multi tool as part of my EDC for the last 20 years or so but I've always insisted that one handed opening is a must so when Leatherman came out with the Free it replaced the Gerber that I've owned for more than 30 years.
Very similar, Leatherman Free P2, Rechargeable LED Flashlight, and a Fisher Space pen on the left pocket. I like to clip then on instead of dropping them in. Left pocket is a 3/16 d-shackle for keys and a flat sandwich style wallet (ridge etc). This keeps things nice and compact, no rattle or extra bulk. Lastly, is the back right pocket for a phone in an Otterbox case. The utility of having a quick reference for plans or lists, a camera not only for progress photos, but also taking a video to look into tight or tall spaces. If only i could stop the darn thing from ringing.
I'm a ship mechanic by trade, and I've grown to really love my ladies' wallet. It has a mirror in it; presumably for makeup. It's incredibly handy to have an inspection mirror on my person at all times, if you can get over that little bit of extra bulk in your pocket
@@brando2118 those are too bulky, so you just gotta wear em. It helps ward off folks that are too worried about looking masculine to be masculine or useful.
I have to strongly second what you say about the flashlight! People severely underestimate how often they'd benefit from a bit more light on a situation. Or they think they'll pull out their bulky phone and navigate to the flashlight: they never do. Just try having a proper flashlight on you for a month (even small ones are quite good these days thanks to LEDs) and see how often it comes in handy.
@thomassemich4627 I have been looking for a good clip on pocket flashlight that doesn't pull out everything I put my hand in my pocket. What Streamlights do you carry?
👍Minimum pocket stuff (MPS) for me Left front pocket 1. flashlight 2. wallet 3. Bic lighter Right front pocket 4. Microfiber rag (eyeglasses) 5. iPhone mini Left back pocket 5. Cotton handkerchief On belt left side 6. Leatherman On belt right side 7. Key clip w/keys
When I was a senior student the joke in the x-ray department was 'If you need anything just ask Dale, she's got it in her pocket'. My lab coat was loaded.
I carry a leatherman, Milwaukee box cutter and a very similar flashlight. I’ve found the combo works for everything. I carry the leatherman in a leather pouch on my belt (no suspenders, yet) and the flashlight and box cutter in my pockets. The flashlight I added two years ago despite my boys telling me to use the flashlight on my phone. The phone light wasn’t bright enough nor easy to use. Just what has worked for me. Thanks for your content and wisdom. Enjoyed your channel for a long time.
I love my Olight Perun 2. The right angle light makes it so that you can clip it on a collar or shirt pocket and have light right in front where your hands are for small projects.
The thin (original) Leatherman was a game changer in the Army. My only complaint was I wish they made a matte black one. The shiny metal downrange was forbidden. But sometimes, I sneaked it in because it was so damn useful.
my Leatherman is flat black too, I was "issued" a Gerber Tool that was shiny stainless steel. I liked it, too bad I had to turn it back in; if I claimed "Field Loss" they would'a charged me more than I was willing to pay for it.
I carry a leatherman with the bit kit which as a bricklayer is surprisingly helpful. My preferred leatherman is the supertool 300. I also carry a Swiss Army knife with scissors; which are always nice to have. A flashlight; mines not geared towards self defense but more useful when inspecting craw spaces. I also carry a pen which I carry in the leatherman sheath as well as with the flashlight. Finally besides my wallet, keys, and phone; I carry kinepex plyers. Mine are the smallest size, but very handy when I need to adjust my brick tongs for the millionth time. As far as new things I sometimes carry I’m a big fan of the flip side wallet, also a memory card, to show potential clients my work with out taking up a bunch of space on my phone. Haven’t gotten around to making a website a special cards with those fancy things you take a picture of with your phone and it takes you to there website.
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THAT IS MY MAIN FLASHLIGHT I CARRY AND HAVE BEEN USING FOR I THINK OVER A YEAR NOW. I CARRY 4 OR 5 LIGHTS BUT THATS THE GO TO. I ALSO CARRY A LEATHERMAN WAVE PLUS WITH BIT KIT AND BIT EXTENDER. I ALSO CARRY A PEN, KNIPEX POCKET PLIERS AND MANY OTHER THINGS. NO GUNS. GREAT VIDEO!
As a fellow who works on ships. A flashlight is one of the first things I put in my front left pocket. The next is my multi tool. Sometimes, it's a Leatherman. Sometimes, it's a knockoff, I have both. Also, I use a pen These three things are essential for me to do my job. This is not to exclude my tool bag, which varies from job to job.
Something I have carried for 30 years or so is a Swiss army knife called "The Traveler". The large blade is usually somewhat dull because I use it as a scraper to chamfer edges, a putty knife for tight corners and a wedge to start the pulling of door hinge pins, as well as to scrape junk and gunk off things. The scissors have saved me constantly. They will open those parts packages, prune small twigs, and cut tape when you can't run to the shop for big ones. They will also cut back that split fingernail before it catches and tears back nasty. The large screw driver has loosened and tightened a thousand electrical plates, outlets, and switches, sometimes opened 90° in tight spaces. The small one tightens those annoying set screws on the towel bar and toilet paper holder. The saw is amazing as a tight spaces keyhole saw, and pruning saw. The reamer opens that hole up just enough to get your fastener to pass through. The small blade is razor sharp to cut sheet plastic like butter. No tool has saved me more trips back to the shop than this one. The next one though, will have the phillips screw driver, and maybe a file.
I'm 56. I grew up on a small dairy farm in the central valley of California in the 70s and 80s. I have carried at least one pocket knife since about age 4. In the 6th grade I had an elective class in middle school and I made a leather knife sheath for my belt. I have carried a knife (Buck, Schrade, etc)on my belt ever since. Then, in my early 20s, I started carrying a mini mag light next to my belt knife. I use my light daily. Now, it is an O-light brand. But standard for me is a 3 blade pocket knife in my left front with change and a few bucks and sometimes a lighter. Right front, usually a cheap pocket clip knife ( now it's a Benchmade, but the clip got damaged, so it is removed) for quick use cutting open hay bales. Right hip pocket sometimes a hanky. Left hip is for wallet, only when I'm in town. Otherwise, it's in the truck or house. Wallet is the tall western checkbook style that I made maybe 25 years ago. Phone is either in chest pocket of Tee shirt or Western shirt or left hip pocket if wallet isn't there. But 3 knives minimum. I have lost them feeding cattle in the caos and had to grab another, the belt knife. My dad is 85. He still carries my original cheap 2 blade, 5" knife in my original knife sheath I made in the 6th grade. Thank you for another interesting video!
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Hi Scott. I’d only add one other everyday carry…a bandana/handkerchief. I’ve used it as a first aid tool, a sweatband, and a rag to clean up spilled coffee.
Great video. Thx
I always have a 61” seamstress tape in my pocket
I always carry a guitar pick. It really is a multi-tasker. Yes you can play a guitar with it, but you can use it as a tool for caulking (it has two different radius edges), a scraper to remove different gunk from different finishes, you can open packages that you may not want to use a sharp edge to open. Not to mention other things I've forgotten.
Sometimes in the morning when I’m checking my pockets it seams like I’m doing the Macarena.
You should record that with the sound track. LOL
BAHAHAHA YES!
@@LordoftheCats I dont think I could do a convincing hip shake any more
I always pretend to be a third base coach giving signs! 😂😂
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I always consider my cell phone as a must have. The ability to research and reach out allow a person to solve any problem a day might throw them. I like my Fenix PD25 light due to the rechargeable battery and multiple brightness settings. I keep my letherman in its factory holster on my belt to keep it from wearing my pockets out. I do the same for the flashlight. Every time I leave a place I conduct the “keys, wallet, phone” pat down to keep from forgetting something.
I have a Leatherman bought in England 15 years ago and carried in the belt pouch it came with. Going through airport security meant it had to be packed into the hold luggage. Had one confiscated when I’d left one in a side pocket of a backpack. Now living in Japan where carrying a knife with a blade bigger than a half penny coin is illegal unless it is securely packed means the usefulness is taken away. Now the leatherman stays on a shelf at home and another in a tool case at work.
I enjoy listening to the words of wisdom to live by, and watching a master craftsman at work. Thank you for the enjoyment they bring.
Great video as always. My wife started calling these my "Saturday morning cartoons". I look forward to every video. Keep up the good work.
Scott, I Totally agree with what you carry. Each day when I get dressed, I have a Leatherman or a Swiss Tool in a belt pouch, my car and house keys with a micro LED high intensity torch on the key ring, my leather wallet and a pencil tucked in one or more pockets. Like you I use the micro torch to see into those difficult places. I am 71 years old and eyesight is certainly failing. I use the knife on the Leatherman almost every day, for breaking down cardboard boxes, opening parcels, etc. the pliers are my go to when I don’t have my various hand tools and need to undo a tight nut, grab hold of a small screw or cut a small wire. I enjoy your RUclips articles.
Ha! Had to get my wife to watch this because she thinks I’m crazy for what I have in my pockets - exactly what you have! Except my flashlight is also made by Leatherman and I carry it in a custom made leather sheath on my belt. Also carry a lighter, because, as my BIL’s grandma used to say, “A man’s not dressed unless he has a knife and a way to make fire!” Words I live by. Thanks Scott!
Great! Now she thinks we're _all_ crazy instead of just you! 😂 ❤
A bic lighter is my flashlight when my phone is out of reach
...very interesting. For me, I have never gotten used to the feeling of things in my pockets and so, I do what would be ridiculous to some. My backpack goes most everywhere with me. In it, I have versions of everything that you covered and, in addition, a pad for notes, a paper-pocket-calendar for my appointments and keeping track of work hours, a small adjustable wrench, and a first aid kit. The great benefit, is that I then have a bag in which to throw sundries as the need arises: groceries, lunch, mail, etc. I think that this is a hangover from my bicycle messenger days when I cycled everywhere, all day, with a messenger bag slung over one shoulder. I became so used to it being over my back, that that position felt more normal than any other. P.S. For anything else that I might need, it's in my work truck, which also goes, most every day, with me to work. Cheers and God Bless!
Hi Scott
I'm 80 years old and have carried knife since I was 6 years old.
Over time I've varied the type of knife I have carried but about 5 uears ago a friend gave me a folding tool that was a flat head screw driver, a phillips head screw driver and pliers! Just loved having it with me as an everyday carry.
Now I also carry a victornox swiss ....
scissors, saw, twissors, can opener,bottle opener, and along with assorted screwdrivers, but I still carry that folding pliers too!(its not that big but very handy!)
I have carried a Fisher Space Pen in my right pocket for nearly fifty years. Even though the chrome nearly all gone, I consider it as a trusted old friend. I enjoy all of your EC videos and learn something every time ... thank you Scott !-)
Great pens! I carry one too
Yes!!!!! Thank you for this video! I have been thinking and obsessing over switching up my EDC for a bit now. I am 23, and ever since I graduated high school, and during the summers in high school, I would carry my phone in my RF pocket, keys (with nail clipper, my hands can’t stand a broken and protruding nail!) and a Leatherman Sidekick multi tool in my LF pocket, a wallet (with bandaids) in my LB pocket and a handkerchief in my RB pocket.
I would use my multi tool a lot because I worked on a grounds crew at my college, but now I am a pastor at a church in rural Kansas, and I want to keep the functionality of my set up, actually increase it more, but I want it to still be every day carry, including Sunday, including when I am preaching!
So, I have been thinking. A multi tool is a jack of all trades, but master of none. I am thinking of switching to the basic elements of the 3 tools I regularly use. A knife, screwdriver and pliers. I am going to try out Fix it Sticks but drivers as a screwdriver substitute, Knipex 4 in water pump pliers as a pliers substitute and am toying with the idea of forging a blacksmith’s knife for a knife.
This channel is what got me into blacksmithing! I am not the best, but it is so much fun to build and create and see what you guys create! I hope you, Scott or Nate, read this because I really, really appreciate all that you guys do and have taught me! Keep up the good work!
Here in the midwest, a lot of us wear an open leather holster with pliers; often used for cutting baling wire while feeding cattle or working on equipment. The usefulness of having full-size pliers is nice over the leatherman pliers. Some of us also weld a 1/2" and 9/16" wrench closed end to the end of the pliers to make them 3x more useful. I also make sure I have tape measures in every vehicle. Lastly, the cell phone goes in the pocket as well.
welding on the 1/2 and 9/16 is genius
Building in the woods a quick flip utility knife , rifle in the truck and a sidearm are pretty necessary .
Carried flashlights for years at this point and the best one I've found is a Fenix PD36R. It looks a little more bulky than the streamlight that was presented but has all the same features plus a couple of bonuses I don't think I could live without. The Fenix is 1700 some lumens, bright enough to reveal everything I've needed to. It has a clip that fits good into a pocket, but it also doubles back to fit on the brim of a ballcap, freeing your hands to work. It's rechargeable with the same plug that my phone uses and lasts forever, (something like two weeks solid on low) there was a time out backpacking when I was hiking at night and all the flashlights I had died, wish I had this one back then and that wouldn't have happened. One more story that speaks to the build quality; I was out on the farm in winter riding around on a quad and found when I got off that my flashlight was missing, wrote it off as lost in the snow after spending time looking for it, picked it up several months later in the springtime in a puddle, clicked the button and it turned on! I've since strapped it to my belt loop with a carabiner. It's a quality light and I usually regret it if I leave it behind. Like the leatherman its versatile and infinity useful, and when they make a better one (if they can) I'll have to get it.
ive been using the ryovyvon A28 gen 2 for a couple months now as my EDC and I just cant imagine using anything else at the moment for compactness to power ratio. for my daughter im already thinking about getting her the smaller a8 very soon.
Cary a small fixed blade knife for years and use it everyday. I also own the leatherman wave I keep handy on me when hiking or camping, also cary a small flashlight.
About 20 years ago my wife gave me a Leatherman Skeletool, and I absolutely love it. It's everything I need and nothing I don't. It's fairly slim, has an easily accessible, one-handed knife, pliers, wire cutters, screwdriver with 2 double-headed bits on-board, and a bottle opener. The only improvement I can think of would be to make the blades of the wire-cutters replaceable like they are on some of their other tools. It's always clipped to my right front pocket. Awesome tool.
What a great role model and man ,thank god 😊
I had the pleasure of meeting Scott in Roseberg, Oregon. I was with my dad (also huge fan) and my son (future fan). Scott was as gracious as a human can be. As genuine in person as he comes across in the videos! Anyways, I carry an almost identical set up. Minor differences. Leatherman Wave with pocket clip so I don’t have to dig in my pockets and I’ve added a super small, Lufkin tape measure 6’. It’s so small it fits in the coin pocket in jeans. Flashlight is a must. Carry same one. Saddleback makes great products. I carry a wallet made by a leather worker on Etsy. “One Star leather” Parksloper model
My EDC is a Wallet, LipIce, Swiss Army Knife, and fabric tape measure
A 4” Channellock brand (irega manufactured) adjustable wrench is the one tool I carry with my leatherman every day. It opens up to 9/16” and has perfectly parallel jaws that when used with its etched measurements on the jaws, it works great for a caliper in a pinch. I’ve used it to tighten battery cables, open a Chevrolet differential cover, pull staples extremely efficiently, open bottles and it has saved countless trips to the truck when I needed another wrench. They are reminiscent of the quality of tools made 50 years ago, and they are light weight and disappear in your pocket and you forget it’s there until you need it. I use it almost as much as my leatherman.. sometimes more. Great video as always
🤔 I've never had good luck with channel locks, and skip them for almost all situations. Maybe I need to try a quality pair.
My EDC starting with the right front pocket going clockwise:
Keys:
With minimalist nail clippers, a guitar pick, and tweezers
Leatherman Surge:
With Streamlight Microstream flashlight that fits perfectly in the elastic band on the Leatherman holster
Back right pocket kept free for anything extra.
Back left: Magpul minimalist wallet. Holds 6 cards and some cash.
9 o clock position is my holster for a full size Beretta PX4 Storm.
Left front: Smart phone with case with built-in metal plate to attach to magnet in truck.
Belt: 5.11 gun belt.
Thanks for the tour, Scott. I usually add a small measuring tape to my kit. There’s something satisfying about walking out the door, knowing there’s a lot you can handle of what life throws at you, just with your head and what’s in your pockets.
I carry a 6' tape, that has a pi tape on the backside the reads in 1/ 100". Invaluable for quickly measuring shaft and roll diameters
@@jeffreykindron7162 Interesting. Where did you find something like that?
Amazon, of course! LOL I didn't know such a thing existed. Thanks
From the UK…After many years my EDC is Pica - dry long pencil, Milwaukee Fastback knife that uses changeable blades and has a hex holder for driver bit, a Leatherman Supertool I brought in 1995 whilst in Florida, a Spider tool holder (a great idea to hang drills etc from a belt) and finally a large spring clip like a carabiner for my keys. All this fits in the holster pockets of my Snickers pants and shorts. Nothing in my pockets close to my legs. Thank you so much for taking the time to document your life, you are an inspiration. Kind regards, Keith
I’ve daily carried a Leatherman Wave nearly everyday for well over a decade; though I carry mine in a belt holster. The belt holster holds the Wave, a slimline screwdriver bit case with Allen and Torx bits, a small AAA flashlight, and a Fisher pen. I never fail to be amazed at just how often I turn to the tools I carry as they’re right there, even when better tools aren’t too far away.
I agree.the Wave is My favorite. I collected many multi tools over the years. Victorinox, Kershaw, Mac, Craftsman, Sog...and most of the Leatherman 's. I found the Wave to be the most useful. But I added a pocket clip to mine. Cool tips that nobody mentions is the notch at end of the file can be used to dislodge a fishing hook from the inside of a small fish's mouth.
I find a multi tool with a wood saw surprisingly useful for its size. I like the Wave partly for that reason (or the Swiss Army Hiker if I want something more compact).
I have the wave as well, I keep with my hunting gear as it's a little bulkier than I like for EDC.
I like the wave 2 as it has a file & diamond sharpening on it & it's good enough to sharpen a knife to shave hairs off my arms🤔🤔💪💪👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍It
I'm a weekend warrior tool guy, but a computer desk jockey by profession. As such, I sit far too much, though now I try to work part of my day standing. But decades of this have not done favors to my back and sciatic nerve. So while I agree with all that you suggest, I find that I rarely put ANYTHING in my pockets. Instead, as situations allow, I put it in some form of fanny pack, much to the embarrassment of my (now adult) kids.
One thing I'm a bit surprised isn't in your pocket (maybe it's on your belt?) is a phone.
That's a good start😊. I retired from a multi-craft repair and maintenance position. My initial training was as a machinist/heavy mechanic to which I added an industrial electrical degree. Just for walking around my Leatherman Charge isn't quite enough. I also carry the Leatherman bit set and ratchet extension tool. Of course, with a 5/16 nut driver socket in the Leatherman extension I have the option of tackling screws with either 1/4 or 5/16 heads. (Most sheetmetal shrouds and equipment covers can be removed with this combination.) But, you have to have a little crescent wrench to hold nuts if you want to get them tight. These basics do a ton of small work. If traveling I also take a no contact voltage tester w/infrared thermometer. How else to tell if an outlet or my charger is the defective component? I can also tell if the hotel HVAC is a problem or if I just haven't pushed the right buttons. Yah, there's more, like a great quality folding knife, flashlight, decent tactical pen, and whatever. I'm retired, but doubt I'll ever be without some basic tools.
I love EDC pocket dumps. Thanks for sharing!
My loadout:
Left front:
1. Travelambo minimalist wallet stocked with cash, cards and bandaids. $9.99 on amazon. (front pocket/minimalist wallets are far superior in my opinion)
2. Fenix E12 flashlight. (I like your streamlight better though)
3. (Optional) Anker Soundcore Liberty Air wireless ear buds. (I switch my flashlight to right front to avoid damaging the case.)
Right front:
1. Leatherman Free P4 (best multitool ever built.)
2. Keys
Back left:
Phone. (Probably the most important component of modern EDC, next to the wallet.)
Check out the Skillhunt E2A light.
Who knew Essential Craftsman would be dishing out grooming tips (using a Leatherman to remove nose hairs.). Yet another reason I love this channel. I do agree having a flashlight is an essential EDC item. I have the double whammy of cataracts and glaucoma so I use a flashlight quite a bit.
I am a retired carpenter that had to retire because of arthritis issues, and I'm the same age as you! Every day I still carry a stick rule, a carpenter's pencil, a regular pencil, and a utility {sheetrock} knife! my keys stay in my truck, always! my wife makes fun of me for being "old school!!! Love your videos, it keeps me from going insane!!
Not an EDC, but would it be possible to make a video about books read, or book recommendations. It's clear Scott has a lot of experience, wisdom and well read individual from the videos over time. Always interesting to watch.
He does have book recommendation video. I believe it's one of the Christmas gift videos.
Big Red is a must read
Tolkien is always good. C.S. Lewis. One really good book I like is The Man Who Made Things From trees. And Cræft.
Always, a Leatherman on my belt. I'm 45, and have had one with me since 1997 when I started working for a family I was living with in Maine while restoring an old wooden boat. And it has to be Leatherman. Their warranty process is second to none. I keep my keys on my belt loop as I have for 25 years, with a quick release swivel. My wallet was a tri-fold, then a bi-fold. For the last 12 years I've used the same leather checkbook, but never for checks. For the last few months my most recent addition has been a four-bit precision screwdriver about the size of a sharpie. Pen in some form is a staple item as well. I carried a small maglite on my belt for a while, but I lost a few when they were pushed out of the holster when sitting. Haven't carried a flashlight since, but probably should. Great video!
I started with multi tools as a combat engineer with a SOG blasters tool for the tools and the non-reflective non-sparking coating. I was quickly realized that while the tools aren't as good as their full size cousins, they're 100% better than cold wet fingers. I now own 5 Leatherman tools for the same reason and their high quality. After 20 years of jail work my EDC is wallet and cash, a similarly worn Streamlight (we've been to the floor hundreds of times, the light works better than I do) a Benchmade knife, a full size handgun and a spare mag.
Esayons bro.
I EDC quite a few things, as a heavy equipment operator/somewhat mechanic. The current list includes: Two, yes, two, streamlight pro usb's, a metal rite-in-the-rain pen, a snap-on flat blade pocket screwdriver with magnet on handle, snap-on straight pocket prybar, leatherman supertool300 in a kydex sheath, knipex cobras (87 01 180), and a crkt m16-10S. Honestly I wish I could feasibly carry even more, and what I carry seems overkill (you should see my truck), but I'm an Eagle Scout and I try to be prepared for what I can for where I'll be.
Scott doing a pocket dump is exactly the kind of content I didn’t realize I needed 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Yes on the flashlight! I started carrying a keychain flashlight 4 or 5 years ago and now can't imagine not having it
I have a rechargeable RovyVon A3 on every keychain and a few other places. Tiny little flashlight but puts out a whopping 650 lumens on high.
I will warn anyone who buys based on my endorsement that sadly they don't last as long as they used to nor are they as reliable. They have always replaced my lights that broke including my beloved original one that fell into water too deeply and didn;t work right afterward despite that it was past warranty
For me a combination of 2 things has been a game changer.
First, the Milwaukee Fastback razor knife with a spare blade slot, 1/4" drive holding a #2 and flat screwdriver bit, and bottle opener has changed my mind about pocket knives. With a razor blade I do things I wouldn't dare do with a conventional knife. The Fastback now lives in my right hip pocket I sewed into my work jeans.
Second, the hip pocket. It sits just aft of the pant's side seam, but above and outboard of the regular seat pocket. This placement prevents the knife from being sat on, and consequently keeps my sciatic nerve unpinched
Thats been my EDC for well over two years. Took me a year and a half to realize it had a blade storage though haha. One of the best hand tools ever made imo. I wont check go out to check the mail without it.
Do you have a picture of your hip pocket?
My EDC is very similar; Buck Vantage (clipped) front right pocket, Leatherman Wave front left pocket (clipped), Nebo flashlight left hip (clipped), truck keys with Leatherman Micra front left pocket and house key and family car keys on carabiner clipped to right belt loop. Cellphone in cargo pocket or belt holster, Casio watch and ballpoint pen in shirt pocket. Crazy! But I’m ready!!!
Scott, you mention being flexible. I used to think the Gerber multiplier was the best multitool around and I carried one sheathed (even when I worked in an office). When I started handy-manning professionally (3 years ago) I discovered the Leatherman Wave and I absolutely love it. You said some years ago in a video that a multitool can make you a hero, that is SO true brother!
Thanks for the wisdom.
C. Scott
Great video. I carry my dad’s pocket knife since he passed in January, a tri fold wallet given to me by my uncle who has also passed, a flashlight, a multi tool, my phone, keys, pen or pencil and a Taurus G3C.
My daily EDC is a Trayvax Accent wallet, a pocket organizer purchased on Etsy. In it a mini Swiss Champ, Fisher Space Pen, Olight I3T EOS pen light, Cold Steel Tuff Lite folder. Left pocket a small fixed blade (e.g. ESEE Candiru ) Jacket my keys in a KeyBar. Attached to it another Olight mini, and a Fox Whistle.
When I get up to go to work as a cabinetmaker (soon to retire) I have every thing I need at hand at my bench. The only EDC I have had for the past 15 years has been my Buck Squire pocket knife. Can’t live without the beauty of its quality, practicality and simplicity. I look after it and it looks after me.
(I’m left-handed) Left front pocket: ridge wallet, carpenters pencil, permanent marker, 6” steel ruler, 4” brass calipers. Left cargo: business card holder. Right front: utility knife. Right cargo: phone charger and wall plug, victorinox Swiss Army knife. Keys clip to the belt.
Regarding the knife, I love the little scissors and use them all the time for nose hairs. Also has a toothpick and tweezers that are lifesavers. I only sometimes regret not having pliers.
I've been carrying the Victorinox Swiss Army knife different variations for about 17 years. It's small it has round edges stainless steel doesn't rust you can easily sharpen it once a week if needed toothpick tweezers and many more hundred percent MacGyver
I love watching an old master. So many tricks if the trade learned the hard way. Thank you boss
One of the grey Stanley nail set. I carry one all the time. I would say I use it to set nails only around 10% of the time I pull it out. Great little pry bar and poker. Everything you would use a pocket knife blade for, except cutting, can be done with the nail set, and you don't have to worry about breaking your blade.
that multitool and flashlight are some of the best of the best. Specifically that Protac 1L-1AA has fuel versatility (even AAA is usable!)
Great video! I have replaced my Leatherman with a Swiss Army knife, which has everything but the pliers. It also has a small ballpoint pen which is useful in a pinch.
As a corporate pilot, I’ve switched to a Royvon A8 flashlight. Even in broad daylight, there all kinds of nooks and crannies you need to see into on preflight. It’s not much bigger than a AA battery and is very bright.
My keychain contains a very loud whistle. Occasionally I have to wing walk an aircraft under tow and it’s a good way to get someone to STOP.
My dad would carry a small cresent wrench in his pocket every day, I always saw him using it growing up and i have carried one off and on over the last 5 years or so. It is another handy tool that I find my self using more often than id think.
Milwaukee’s Fastback utility knife, has a screwdriver and 1/4” bit, spare blade, bottle opener, wire stripper, metal pocket clip. Solid built. Clips on pocket comfortably. Hard to beat for $15.
Unfortunately not available in the UK. Think I need a trip to the US just to buy tools!
As I said in an earlier post, I ordered the flashlight. It came the next day and now residents in my pocket. It has already come in handy! Thanks again.
I found a leather holster that holds my multi tool and my flashlight on my hip I can also tuck a sharpie in it, I’m a fabricator so I prefer a sharpie over a pencil. It’s more comfortable and saves my pockets!
I have been repairing home appliances for 52 years. Every morning I carry in my double-top shirt pockets:
Left pocket: A flashlight (even when its sunny), a writing pen, Right pocket: A reading glass holder full of bits for my Dewalt battery-powered drill (12 volt-20 volt is too heavy to carry all day)
Left pants pocket: all needed keys and a small pair of vise-grip pliers. Right pants pocket: 3/8 deep well socket and a
2 inch set of torq bits and a real small tape measure, and 2 inch phillips, flat, adapter bits for sockets. On Hip attached to belt: Cell Phone
You can adapt your own system.Also a small notepad in back pocket
A fine selection of EDC 😊 Personally I use a smaller flashlight that would probably not be good for bopping anyone on the nose but is quite a bit brighter and that is a RovyVon Aurora A8 (4th Gen). I opted for the Red/White/UV one. I've never carried something so small and light but so useful, definitely worth a look 👍
I also use the A8 as my EDC flashlight. I attach it to a beadchain then place it around my neck. Doesn't take up room in my pocket, plus I don't run the risk of loosing it.
You only have a couple of years on me, and I saved for the shared sheath knife after securing the old timer and the skill to sharpen it on a rock. That said, I'm sold on my iPhone as part of the every day carry. Not just for the obvious ability to make a call (or watch Essential Craftsman videos), but the thing has a great light and a magnifier, a level and a compass, maps and a ton of other essential tools. I have even set the magnifier to turn on just by tapping the back three times. It also serves as my door openers and car key so no keys needed at all. A life saver. My leatherman gave way to the Swiss Tool of Swiss army knife fame a few years ago and I never looked back and I find the sheath is the way to go for all around ease. It's a no compromise set of tools on that brilliant machine. My bifold wallet remains, but more for nostalgia than practicality. It won't wear out after 15 years and counting. Seems the iPhone can handle most credit card payments and even stores records like drivers license and insurance. iPhone and Swisstool will remain. Thanks for your amazing work and spirit.
I carry two Leathermans, a crunch (the folding vise grips) and a squirt PS4, which is the mini tool with regular pliers. The crunch rides in a custom belt holster from Tale of Knives along with a pen light and a bolt action pen from olight.
I also carry a folding utility knife (Gerber EAB) for "dirty" knife tasks since it's easy to swap blades. I also carry a folding Purdy painters tool. Besides using it for painting, it's very handy to have a scraper/putty knife/pry tool on hand always.
I also carry a bandana in my cargo pocket, along with a small bit holder with torx bits and a 10mm socket. These I use with my Leathermans built in bit driver. Also carry a lighter even though I don't smoke.
I value preparedness and this setup allows me to conquer most tasks without having to go find a tool!
Highly recommend the Leatherman Crunch. I think it's the ultimate tool for any tradesman.
I have recently swapped my Leatherman EDC out in place of a much lighter and possibly better combination of Knipex Cobra pilers along with Milwaukees 6 in 1 utility knife with the built in screwdriver…. It has served me well so far, I don’t much miss the Leatherman after using this set up… I shed a lot of extra weight on tools I never used that came with the Leatherman. As far as scissors go, I have put a small Victronix Swiss army knife on a mini carabiner for fast access on my keyring. Also much lighter and superior to the Leatherman scissors in my humble opinion. Thank you sir for sharing. I throughly enjoy your videos.
Being a heavy equipment mechanic for well over 45 years I seldom carried a knife, flashlight, pencil, etc. I was always within reach of something at any one given time. My background as a field mechanic seemed to bring the creativity to the surface for making do with anything available, such as anything sharp or a stick to scribe, make a mark, etc.. I started carrying a clipped pocket flip out knife about 5 years ago. Use it occasionally but now I feel naked if it's not with me. Just recently I started carrying a long rechargeable streamlight I carry in my lower side pocket. This taking time to getting use to as I will often forget to transfer it to clean pair of britches, but again, as you say, the eye sight is weaker and thus this extra light does at times come in handy. I also carry a sharpening rod in a case on my belt. I think I've had this for close to 50 years yet never wore it until I started carrying the knife. Can't say I would take on a Leatherman though. I believe them to be useful, yet my resourcefulness of making do has always kept that at bay. Try to keep a finger nail clipper with me or nearby. Always keep them nails trimmed up. The wife got me one of those battery operated nose and ear hair trimmers a few years back and I actually use them, that and them stand out extra eye brows that go rogue.
Great Video !!!
Your 3 month old video popped up this morning.
I'm an old school guy & us my old school EDC which has never failed me.
Im an Electrician with a Construction Project Manager/ Inspector career change some 25 years ago. Just recently retired but very active.
My wife describes me as a fly by the seat of pants operation with a few technical overtones. LoL
My EDC is a Buck 110, Klein Electrician scissors & a Thrunite recharbile mini flash light. It has three light function one of which is a strobe light.
My Buck 110 is 50 years old & I just retired it for fear of loosing it. So I upgraded to the slightly smaller & lighter Buck 112 -w- s30v steel, micarta inlays it also has a pocket clip & it's a third of the weight of the 110.
I do switch the Buck out depending on what I'm doing with a Leatherman Wave + . I also always have a small first aid kit I Carry that's for cuts because I recently was put on blood thinners & now I'm at high risk for bleeding. I carry the medical items in a Dolica belt pouch that's roughly the same dimensions as a deck of playing cards. That opens room to carry a Bic Lighter, & a Fischer bullet pen in the pouch as well. My key are carried on an okay key caddy I have been using for over 30 ýears, & it never failed me. I can also carry other things on it.
Thank You
-- Joe --
As an engineer, a light is an absolute must have. And I have carried a streamlight for years. But recently switched to a rechargeable Olight. More over than that, it is rechargeable the fact that the base is magnetic and can be stuck on under or just about anywhere on a locomotive is worth its weight to me.
Thanks again for all the great content.
Hi there!
EDC - well this depends on where I am at the time. What would be most useful at home, at work or in town, is not necessarily the best when out of doors or in the woods/country. What would I need with a full size pliers for in the woods? A decent saw would be much more useful!
So, in town I would have my Leatherman Wave (which I have had for a few decades), but out in the wild/woods I'd much rather have a Victorinox, Probably a Hercules. The tools are generally better than the Leatherman's tools, and the saw, scissors and reamer are WAY better!
In the wild/woods I would seriously consider carrying more on my person, like your flashlight, and some sort of fire kit, plus ALWAYS a lighter! Plus of course a pack of some sort with the bulkier kit (but that requires a different video!).
Cheers mate.
I have carried different Streamlights for many years now.
Best thing about them, is the button that is a simple on/off, unlike so many others.
Never got the hang of the Leatherman, so I just carried a Spyderco or Benchmade knife for the longest time, but then I found a brand calle Civivi, great products at half the price of Benchmade.
Chinese knives...
My EDC flashlight is a Streamlight Microstream. It uses a single AAA battery. This size is wonderful for holding in my mouth - usually between teath and cheek. It's also very unbulky in the pocket, hand, etc.
Im 28 and have carried a Leatherman and flashlight for no less than 5 years. I wish I could get more people to see the practical, everyday use cases for these items.
I always carry a Fisher space pen-the same one for over 20 years. At work I use a Schrade fixed blade knife in a cross draw position. Before I leave the house I think “phone/wallet/keys/eyes & ears” (glasses & hearing aids). I keep a kit in my lunchbox with other useful items that I don’t urgently need, but help me out a lot-led headlamp, tape measure, advil, phone charger, camping spork. I typically have access to my truck 24/7 so my Leatherman lives in there with a bunch of other handy tools. Off- work I always have my pen and a folding knife-probably a spyderco or SAK. For my needs I’ve found the SAK Compact to be the most practical pocket knife ever. For years I carried a “write in the rain” notebook because I needed a number of door codes and passwords that constantly changed. It was a great item then, but the need for it has passed.
I am a building, maintenance guy and I do all types of work. The Leatherman wave comes in very handy with all the extra bits. I also carry a mini flashlight and a sharpie to write install dates and flow of direction on items.
The wave looks great. Love the interchangeable driver. But the trick is not losing the bits!
Leatherman Wave. In a sheath on my belt for nearly 20 years, every day, even on days off.but now that I’m retired all I carry is gentleman’s pocket knife. The Kershaw Leek. A flipper with carbon fibre scales, its light, classy, small and the action is very satisfying. It was a retirement gift I thought I’d never use but cant imagine being without it now.
A Leek, Skillhunt E2A light, and a Refyne EP1 pen make a great combo for for the gentleman's EDC. All are up to task but small enough to be practical.
Thanks for the video EC. There is a lot of overlap for me in what I carry every day, even as a computer guy i find myself needing the same basic tools for all sorts of situations. Two things to consider, and they're both on my key ring. 1) i have a small rectangular piece of laser cut sheet metal that was a vendor SWAG item. I have found it extremely good at opening boxes without damaging the contents and it keeps my knife from getting gummed up from all the tape. 2) (now this is a bit of a nerdy one but hear me out) a Yubi Key. This is my hardware token for accessing my online accounts that MUST stay secure. I recommend them to everyone as an excellent way to keep yourself safe in the ever changing online world.
Great video. Usually I carry a multitool, a small channel lock wrench, a pen and carpenter pencil, Streamlight, wallet, keys, and a small slim tape measure.
Milwaukee Fastback utility-knife/screwdriver and a pair of 180mm Knipex Cobra pliers can fix an amazing amount of problems. I find this combo more useful for most things I get up to than a traditional multi tool. I carry various Veto Pro Pac loadouts at work, but those former are the ones I like to keep in my pockets at all times for little surprises that randomly pop up when I don't have a bag on me.
EDC is a way of life for me. Leatherman Wave, Flashlight (I'm 61), and a pen are the things that I use the most and they all store easily in my Nite Ize belt holster. Wore one for years, tried to go without it and missed it every day. Back to having one and it goes right on the belt. Love the show!
Long time watcher, first time commenter. Thank you for some sound advice over the last couple years. I tend to think we're all making too much of this EDC stuff. That said, after phone, keys, and wallet, I do sometimes carry a flashlight, a multitool or knife, and a writing implement - similar stuff. And I often have a small vial for pills like ibuprofen (back pain).
But after those keys, wallet and phone are sorted out, the absolute first thing I make sure to have on me (and I think it's often an omission in these EDC setups) is a simple ol' bandana. I use it far more often than a multitool. Firstly, it folds nearly flat, and takes up little space. It weighs nearly nothing. And they're cheap. Between those attributes, it'd be worth it's weight as a brow wiper, hand, glasses, phone, and blade cleaner, and a nose blower alone. But it's real value is as an emergency item. It's a tourniquet, a compression bandage, sling, regular bandage, face mask, and emergency cordage for a splint or anything else (you can cut it into strips too). It can be tied to form a small bag. It's days worth of kindling. It's an emergency hose patch. It'll temporarily cinch up or patch up a damaged bag, shoe, or piece of clothing (there's ways without pins or thread even). It's emergency sun protection (more relevant for the bald like yours truly). It's even emergency TP if the going is just that bad.
Bang for buck, a bandana is the handiest thing I carry. I haven't turned a wrench for a living in more than a year, but I wouldn't show up on a job site without one. I wouldn't hike, camp, or travel without at least two. And I don't leave home without one, nearly ever.
Keys, money clip, knife, flashlight, glock 30S, skoal WGLC and chap stick.
I carry a leatherman, but I also carry a small 5" or so pair of Knipex cobras and their small pliers wrench. Needle nose are great, but there's so many more applications that the Knipex pliers really excel at. Also, a handkerchief is a must carry. It's sweat rag, protection from hot/cold parts, an emergency bandage, a cleaning cloth, or a binding tool in a pinch. Plus it adds just a little padding to my left butt cheek. Haha.
spot on, got to keep a handkerchief or rag handy at all times. when you need it, ya need it
One I carry outside of your list is a small 10’ Stanley tape measure. I have found myself using it more often than I ever expected outside of work.
I carry a lot of the same things with two exceptions: I carry a set of Bluetooth earbuds, not just to listen to music, but also because of their ability to aid me in taking a call when my hands are full or it’s noisy. Also in addition to a Leatherman, I carry a BenchMade folding knife that is one-handed operation. I store it clipped to the edge of the pocket of my dominant hand. I can’t even begin to tell you how useful it is to be able to grab your knife with one hand, open it, make the cut, and then fold and re-stow it while your other hand is holding something. I rarely ever use the blade on my Leatherman
Glad I saw your show today. My evolution of knives started with my Boy Scout( blade, punch, bottle, can openers), Case my Granddad gave me for around the farm, Victorinox because everybody goes through that phase, right, seriously, they are great and so many functions. Now I carry a Leatherman in a belt pouch AND a very small Victorinox on my key chain. A small but bright keychain flashlight. And the only pen I have never lost, a front jean pocket Space Pen. I confess, I'm still loyal to Walmart for my wallets.
Nice selections! I've been carrying a leatherman in a hip holster for 20 years now. The Fuse model has been my favorite. Also carry a fingernail clipper at all times as a secondary multi-tool. Use my phone as a flashlight all the time but keep a Nova flashlight in each vehicle for situations that need a little more power. I'll have to check out the saddleback wallets as an upgrade to the cheap versus I've been wearing out
Just like you i carry these things with me! over 35 years the old trusty letherman and a few years ago a flashlight fund a place in my pocket. THX and greatings from germany
Streamlight really makes a good product. I haven’t tried that particular model but my EDC contains a streamlight Microstream. Powered by a single AAA battery with surprising photon output. Their ingenious pocket clip design allows it to double as a headlamp when coupled with a baseball cap making it useful for just about any application. Besides the difference in flashlight my EDC is almost identical. Just add a rite in the rain book. From one carpenter to another, thank you
Check out the Skillhunt E2A light.
I have a Maxpedition pouch that is forever evolving as a EDC. As with anything in life we should assimilate to our new days. Thanks for videos and life lessons ❤
Fantastic video as always! You’ve inspired me in a lot of your videos, but just wanted to note how much more engaging this edc display was. So many other edc pocket dumps feel more like watching QVC than sitting in for a good show ‘n’ tell.
The Leatherman Free is the first Leatherman that I thought worthy of being part of my EDC. I've carried a multi tool as part of my EDC for the last 20 years or so but I've always insisted that one handed opening is a must so when Leatherman came out with the Free it replaced the Gerber that I've owned for more than 30 years.
Very similar,
Leatherman Free P2, Rechargeable LED Flashlight, and a Fisher Space pen on the left pocket. I like to clip then on instead of dropping them in.
Left pocket is a 3/16 d-shackle for keys and a flat sandwich style wallet (ridge etc). This keeps things nice and compact, no rattle or extra bulk.
Lastly, is the back right pocket for a phone in an Otterbox case. The utility of having a quick reference for plans or lists, a camera not only for progress photos, but also taking a video to look into tight or tall spaces. If only i could stop the darn thing from ringing.
I'm a ship mechanic by trade, and I've grown to really love my ladies' wallet. It has a mirror in it; presumably for makeup. It's incredibly handy to have an inspection mirror on my person at all times, if you can get over that little bit of extra bulk in your pocket
What about the heels and lipstick in your toolbox?
@@brando2118 those are too bulky, so you just gotta wear em. It helps ward off folks that are too worried about looking masculine to be masculine or useful.
You are awesome. It's a blessing to watch your channel.
I have to strongly second what you say about the flashlight! People severely underestimate how often they'd benefit from a bit more light on a situation. Or they think they'll pull out their bulky phone and navigate to the flashlight: they never do. Just try having a proper flashlight on you for a month (even small ones are quite good these days thanks to LEDs) and see how often it comes in handy.
The funny thing is that I use my flashlight more than I use my pocket knife.
@@lance1310 100% same. I thought it would be the total opposite when I first started carrying them both.
I carry 2 Streamlights on me everyday!
@thomassemich4627 I have been looking for a good clip on pocket flashlight that doesn't pull out everything I put my hand in my pocket. What Streamlights do you carry?
So what’s wrong with the flashlight on your phone?
👍Minimum pocket stuff (MPS) for me
Left front pocket
1. flashlight
2. wallet
3. Bic lighter
Right front pocket
4. Microfiber rag (eyeglasses)
5. iPhone mini
Left back pocket
5. Cotton handkerchief
On belt left side
6. Leatherman
On belt right side
7. Key clip w/keys
When I was a senior student the joke in the x-ray department was 'If you need anything just ask Dale, she's got it in her pocket'. My lab coat was loaded.
I carry a leatherman, Milwaukee box cutter and a very similar flashlight. I’ve found the combo works for everything. I carry the leatherman in a leather pouch on my belt (no suspenders, yet) and the flashlight and box cutter in my pockets. The flashlight I added two years ago despite my boys telling me to use the flashlight on my phone. The phone light wasn’t bright enough nor easy to use. Just what has worked for me. Thanks for your content and wisdom. Enjoyed your channel for a long time.
Once I started carrying a flashlight in my pocket, I wondered how I ever got along without one.
I love my Olight Perun 2. The right angle light makes it so that you can clip it on a collar or shirt pocket and have light right in front where your hands are for small projects.
The thin (original) Leatherman was a game changer in the Army. My only complaint was I wish they made a matte black one. The shiny metal downrange was forbidden. But sometimes, I sneaked it in because it was so damn useful.
They make them now
my Leatherman is flat black too, I was "issued" a Gerber Tool that was shiny stainless steel. I liked it, too bad I had to turn it back in; if I claimed "Field Loss" they would'a charged me more than I was willing to pay for it.
I carry a leatherman with the bit kit which as a bricklayer is surprisingly helpful. My preferred leatherman is the supertool 300. I also carry a Swiss Army knife with scissors; which are always nice to have. A flashlight; mines not geared towards self defense but more useful when inspecting craw spaces. I also carry a pen which I carry in the leatherman sheath as well as with the flashlight. Finally besides my wallet, keys, and phone; I carry kinepex plyers. Mine are the smallest size, but very handy when I need to adjust my brick tongs for the millionth time. As far as new things I sometimes carry I’m a big fan of the flip side wallet, also a memory card, to show potential clients my work with out taking up a bunch of space on my phone. Haven’t gotten around to making a website a special cards with those fancy things you take a picture of with your phone and it takes you to there website.
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THAT IS MY MAIN FLASHLIGHT I CARRY AND HAVE BEEN USING FOR I THINK OVER A YEAR NOW. I CARRY 4 OR 5 LIGHTS BUT THATS THE GO TO. I ALSO CARRY A LEATHERMAN WAVE PLUS WITH BIT KIT AND BIT EXTENDER. I ALSO CARRY A PEN, KNIPEX POCKET PLIERS AND MANY OTHER THINGS. NO GUNS. GREAT VIDEO!
As a fellow who works on ships. A flashlight is one of the first things I put in my front left pocket. The next is my multi tool. Sometimes, it's a Leatherman. Sometimes, it's a knockoff, I have both. Also, I use a pen These three things are essential for me to do my job. This is not to exclude my tool bag, which varies from job to job.
Sounds very familiar, I'd only add an adjustable spanner to complete my EDC onboard
Check out the Skillhunt E2A light, and a Refyne EP1 pen. All are up to task but small enough to be practical.
Something I have carried for 30 years or so is a Swiss army knife called "The Traveler". The large blade is usually somewhat dull because I use it as a scraper to chamfer edges, a putty knife for tight corners and a wedge to start the pulling of door hinge pins, as well as to scrape junk and gunk off things. The scissors have saved me constantly. They will open those parts packages, prune small twigs, and cut tape when you can't run to the shop for big ones. They will also cut back that split fingernail before it catches and tears back nasty. The large screw driver has loosened and tightened a thousand electrical plates, outlets, and switches, sometimes opened 90° in tight spaces. The small one tightens those annoying set screws on the towel bar and toilet paper holder. The saw is amazing as a tight spaces keyhole saw, and pruning saw. The reamer opens that hole up just enough to get your fastener to pass through. The small blade is razor sharp to cut sheet plastic like butter. No tool has saved me more trips back to the shop than this one. The next one though, will have the phillips screw driver, and maybe a file.
Until you start carrying a flashlight you don’t realize how important they are
And sunglasses 🙏
I'm 56. I grew up on a small dairy farm in the central valley of California in the 70s and 80s. I have carried at least one pocket knife since about age 4. In the 6th grade I had an elective class in middle school and I made a leather knife sheath for my belt. I have carried a knife (Buck, Schrade, etc)on my belt ever since. Then, in my early 20s, I started carrying a mini mag light next to my belt knife. I use my light daily. Now, it is an O-light brand. But standard for me is a 3 blade pocket knife in my left front with change and a few bucks and sometimes a lighter. Right front, usually a cheap pocket clip knife ( now it's a Benchmade, but the clip got damaged, so it is removed) for quick use cutting open hay bales. Right hip pocket sometimes a hanky. Left hip is for wallet, only when I'm in town. Otherwise, it's in the truck or house. Wallet is the tall western checkbook style that I made maybe 25 years ago. Phone is either in chest pocket of Tee shirt or Western shirt or left hip pocket if wallet isn't there. But 3 knives minimum. I have lost them feeding cattle in the caos and had to grab another, the belt knife. My dad is 85. He still carries my original cheap 2 blade, 5" knife in my original knife sheath I made in the 6th grade. Thank you for another interesting video!
Every morning I don't leave house without wallet, keys, pocket knive, and small flash light.