I read some post on PryBars and wonderbars.

I have a Leatherman Wave. Very useful.

What other EDC or PSK tools do you carry that are unique and ACTUALLY sturdy and work well? I also saw a Kershaw National Geographic Carabiner Tool that seemed pretty nice

Doc Allen Versatool, very good, very capable. There is enough space in the pouch to add a second, 10-bit strip. I do recommend picking up 2" long, 1/4" socket extension, though, as it is less wobbly that way, and you aren't using magnets around hard drives.

I carry that with a fingertip holder, a 6" extension, and few sockets in my bag of tricks every day.

I also carry a couple of the Kronus microtools from Radio Shack. They are made by Commando Products, who hasn't updated thier webpage in two years, at least, and gets nasty if you send them a second information request when they haven't answered the first one in three months, but thier tools are good if you need to work with wee-itty-bitty stuff.

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This is my latest acquisition: Spyderco Jester lock back. I actually carry it in my wallet, its that tiny. Sharp as a razor and surprisingly sturdy.

I try to keep my EDC light, but I still manage to carry a LM New Wave with one strip of commonly used bits and a small Coast LED flashlight in a nylon case. All have stood up well to punishment. I also carry a McFeely's Pocket Wrench II, a LM Micra, another Coast LED flashlight (10cm x 0.5cm diameter) and a Fisher Space Pen (probably the most used "tool" of the bunch). If I'm doing "real" work, I'm typically wearing carpenter jeans or similar pants and have them loaded up with the proper tools. I'm not one for EDCing a lot of specialized tools.

S&W Rescue

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/s...p;amp;training=

Because I'm a high-school teacher, I don't like carrying a knife or multi-tool with a large blade (administration considers them weapons). I now carry a LM Squirt S4 with an Inova LED attached to the key ring. My better tools are locked in my car.

Traveling light and comfortably is important. I use a mix of keychain items and stuff in other pockets.

>>Fox 40 whislte, with the round part filed down to make it smaller per Doug's recommendation
>>Boy Scout Hot Spark fire starter - smallest I've seen
>>ARC Premium AAA LED light, with a plastic lens cover from ACE hardware - more resistant to accidental turn-ons than a Photon
>>Ritter minigrip - relatively small, but a great knife!

Still want to carry a tiny compass, but have yet to find one I like, though have seen many. The Suunto Gem is closest to what I like, but the bezel on mine will hardly turn and the capsule falls out rather easily. I need something more reliable.

I need to get back into carrying bright orange 55 gallon bags with me for signaling and rain/cold protection- not in my pockets, but spread around in briefcase, desk, truck, etc...

I have first aid kits that go with me when I'm with the Scouts (my son's troop), and another one in my truck. I suppose I should keep one in my desk drawer too.

Ken K.

Hi KenK... Since you are nearby (relatively), I was wondering where you source your orange garbage bags.

Not locally, though I KNOW our local highway department uses them for trash. I could probably stop in and ask for a few. Home Depot carries clear 55 gallon trash bags (we use those in our barn), which would make nice transpiration bags, but are no good for signalling.

I ordered them from here:

http://www.spectrumbagsonline.com/categories.php?cat=11

It ships in a quantity of 100 bags for $45 for the 55 gallon ones and 200 bags for $57 for the 33 gallon size. Adults would need the 55 gallon size, but the 33 gallon are big enough for younger kids. These aren't too bad a count considering they can be used for several things - maybe even garbage(!). I actually bought both sizes - 33 gallon for my son's Cub Scout den and 55 gallon for me & adults. Both work for other stuff , depending on the uses. For example, we use them to package my kids' sleeping bag and duffel for school trips and other uses when visibility or uniqueness helps.

I have on my keychain the same p-38 I've had for 20 years. Its been used to open cans, boxes, cut down a piece of bamboo, turn screws, pry, and in a pinch strike a fire steel with it. I've got a spare that is the same vintage (from when my dad was a boy) that I have thought about putting on my keychain instead because I put a small crack in the hole for the keyring, but haven't gotten around to it... the crack happened 10 years ago using it as a screw driver.