Author: Derek

Last year list

Another in my series of seeing how things change year over year. I’ve started having two sets of EDC – one for when I’m going to the day job and one for when I’m just going out in public. Some items are the same between the sets, but others are switched out.

Wallet

I use a Saddleback Large Leather wallet.. I keep one of those credit card multi-tools inside it. This is the same between both EDC sets.

Keys

I have a key ring that uses little caribiners to attach keys or other items. In addition to my keys, I have a Kingston 32GB Flash Drive, Gerber Artifact, and [Surefire Sidekick](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT328TK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_I3DTCbVRRK8H0). These go with me in either EDC sets.

“Urban Kit”

This is one of a [Maxpedition pocket pouch](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CSYVSW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_H5DTCb7Y9M53Z) that I stash useful stuff. It goes with me in either EDC sets. I keep the following:
– [First aid kit]( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BIRMTY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Q-DTCbKDBWDTE)- This handles handles minor emergencies
– [Scissors and tweezers](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CEK3A74/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_faETCb79JKV2D) – Because sometimes a knife isn’t the tool for every situation
– Bic disposal lighter – Must Have Fire
– Lightning to 3.5 mm adapter – in case I need to use wired headphones
– Anker lipstick battery
– Short lightning cable for phone – Three foot or less, just long enough to use the lipstick batteries
– 2 Spare CR123 batteries – Mainly for my flashlights
– Reusable twist ties
– Lightning to micro USB adapter – mostly so I can recharge my lipstick battery
– 32GB flash drive
– Emergency cash – No, I’m not going to say how much

Pocketknife

For my day job EDC, I’m carrying a Leatherman Skeletool. It’s a bit “friendlier” when dealing with coworkers. For my going out EDC, I carry a Kershaw-Emerson CQC-10 along with a Gerber Dime multi-tool.

Flashlight

For the day job, I have carry older Streamlight ProTac. The rest of the time, I use the bigger [750 lumen version](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RB82CS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6j6TCb8Z1S47M).

Pepper Spray

I carry a small Sabre Pepper Spray for both sets.

Earbuds

Currently, I’m using a pair of Apple AirPods. Expensive, but worth the cost IMHO. Of course, I needed to replace my old set (because I thought I lost them – I didn’t and now The Wife has her own set) right before Apple released the new version.

Phone

I’m using an iPhone 8. I have the 256 GB model because I cram it with audiobooks. Lots of audiobooks.

Watch

I’m using a Series 3 Apple Watch.

Pen

For the day job, I carry a pair of Smith and Wesson M&P tactical pens. For my other kit, I carry a CRKT tactical pen.

Sidearm

Unless I’m going to someplace I’m not legally allowed to carry, I generally have my Smith and Wesson M&P9 (First Gen) equipped with a Streamlight TLR-1 and Trijicon night sights. I keep it and the spare magazine loaded with 124-grain Speer Gold Dots (since that’s what the local cops use).