E.D.C. - Every Day Carry

I've played around with various items that I carry on my person at almost any given time.  I became aware of the concept of E.D.C., or Every Day Carry, probably about a year or so ago.  The idea is that you consider the items that you keep on yourself so that you have the basic necessities for every day use as well as thinking about the types of things you may want in an emergency.  I've played around with adding a fanny pack (I know not cool) and filling cargo pockets (overall uncomfortable).  I do carry other items in my work backpack or in a small bag that I often carry with me but as for what I carry with me consistently I've settled with the items in the picture.  Here's what I'm carrying right now.

1. Flashlight - Here it's the Streamlight Stylus Pro.  I alternate between this one and the FourSevens Preon 2.  Both are excellent lights.  I like the clicky button better on the Streamlight.  It has a momentary on, without having to fully depress the button, and it's not as easy to accidentally engage while clipped in my pocket.  I like the versatility of the FourSevens, with its differing output levels.
2. Knife - The main blade I carry daily is the Spyderco Tenacious.  This is a great blade that can be used for daily cutting tasks (i.e. opening letters of boxes) to even self defense (although heaven forbid I ever have to get into a situation like that).
3. Multi-tool - I've found the Leatherman Squirt Ps4 to be a helpful and unobtrusive tool.  I switched from the Squirt P4 to this one because I like the scissors.  I prefer this Leatherman over the Micra because I find the pliers helpful as well.
4. Bandanna - Just a generic one from Wal-Mart.  I added this one after someone I know used theirs to help bandage someone after they took a nasty fall.  These have tons of uses from wound care to blowing your nose to sweat-stopping-head-gear to cleaning your glasses.  Also a great tool for pre-filtering water in an emergency or outdoor situation.
5. Wallet - Again, nothing special but has the normal items plus a couple of band-aids that end up getting used more often than you'd think.  Which reminds me I think I need to restock.
6. Phone - Currently an iPhone 4.  Obviously tons of uses beyond mere phone calls.
7. Firearm - My main carry pistol is this Ruger LC9.  It's generally carried in my waistband in the Remora No-Slip holster that's pictured.  Great holster by the way.  The Remora is very easy to add or remove and holds the pistol very securely and comfortably.

Overall I feel like my major bases are covered.  I wouldn't want to have only this in a total emergency but I keep other things close by in my vehicle or in my house.


~Rhyno