You will probably find as many answers to this question as there are ETS forum members. You may want to do a search for this topic using the forum's search engine, since I remember similar threads recently.

As for myself, most of my items are daily use. As a matter of fact, yesterday, I used the compass in my PSP, without opening the pack. Needed to know if I was going north or south, and I was short on time, so I pulled out the pack, got a quick bearing and put it away. Got to my destination ahead of schedule too <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I am a big fan of Schwert's "concentric ring" theory of PSK. A lot of my EDC can be used day to day or in an emergency situation. I always have a Fisher Space pen close at hand, although I've found that they are VERY uncomfortable for writing essay exam answers! I have a Pack Rat that fits into a THE Pack which I carry most of the time. I carry my laptop and items I will be using that day in the THE Pack. But I also carry the Pack Rat if I don't need the bigger bag. I am still working on the set up, but so far it is working well. I just got a Maxpedition Proteus which I'm stocking with redundant items, such as PSP, knife, etc. This is primarily for situations where my EDC is not as convienent as usual, like when I go to exercise at the rec center. It's a lot easier to go dressed in workout clothes than in the cargos I usually wear. I'll have a basic stash in the Proteus and then I can drop in my wallet, cell phone, etc. and I don't have to switch a lot of gear around.

Use it, or lose it works for PSK and EDC IMHO <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />