Flashlight - This is by far my most used item. I doubt a day goes by that I don't use a light (particularly this one) multiple times. The one pictured is my current favorite. It's the Olight S15R Baton. I prefer lights that have batteries that are easily purchased and so shy away from CR123's and the like. The battery has a great run time and is rechargeable, but can easily be replaced with a standard AA. The things I dig on this light are it's pocket clip (which is very strong and can be clipped to a hat bill), it's modes (several options from 1/2 a lumen up to 280 lumens), it's size (small enough for daily comfort yet big enough to be useful), and that you can lock out the on/off button so it will not be accidentally switched on in my pocket.
I honestly don't understand why anyone would not carry a flashlight when they are so light and useful.
Knife - The two things I have with me all day, every day, even when I'm sleeping, are my flashlight and knife. The Spyderco Delica 4 is one of my favorites. It weighs next to nothing and has an incredibly useful blade shape and size. This gets used for everything from cutting strings off my clothing to cutting up cheese for my salad.
Multi-tool - For it's size, weight, and capabilities the Leatherman Squirt PS4 cannot be beat. I've tried carrying bigger, more capable multi-tools but find I get tired of them weighing down my pants. This little tool has pliers, a knife blade, scissors, screw drivers, and a file. I mainly use it for the pliers and scissors.
Watch - I have worn a watch daily for probably thirty plus years. I've tried other options but keep coming back to the Timex Ironman series. Many folks use their phones to keep time but I find the simplicity of looking at my wrist easier. I mainly use it to tell time, especially the indiglo feature at night. I am very near sighted and this watch is what allows me to know what time it is in the middle of the night.
Handkerchief - There are two main reasons I carry a hanky daily. One is because I have allergies and if no kleenex is available then my hanky is right there. The other is for the possibility of wound care. I have used my handkerchief (clean one) to help myself and others when there is blood flowing. This is extremely helpful.
Firearm - I don't always carry a second magazine (although I should) but happened to have one today. The gun pictured is my Glock 42 with a Crimson Trace laser, and a Pearce +1 grip extension. This is Glock's .380 ACP. I generally either have this or my 43 (Glock's single stack 9mm). Many will scoff at the small firearms for their lower capacity of ammunition (6 plus one standard) but I honestly can't bring myself to carry one of my larger guns. It is very hard to beat the 42 and 43 for concealability and comfort. Since picking up these firearms, I went from carrying 25-50% of the time to virtually never not carrying. I hope that I will never have to use a firearm to defend myself or anyone else.
Phone - Although not pictured (but taking the picture), I also almost always have my iPhone. This is another important daily safety item.
There you have it. What do you carry every day? Are you prepared for the things that will or may happen?
~Rhyno
