My Townie EDC

Here is my current EDC:

I never use the lighter since I don't smoke, and I have been thinking of not carrying it, but haven't stopped yet because it reminds me to keep thinking of finishing my PSK.
The photon is a red covert (notice the sheath around the bulb) which often comes in handy. It's surprising how little a light it takes to function in complete darkness.
The cell phone usually only comes with me when I drive (for emergency AAA contact), which I haven't done since 2005 except for a few miles, but I might start carrying it with me wherever since I am paying for it and all my minutes will otherwise go to waste.
The Fisher space pen is nice as it has a stylus at one end, though I don't have need of a stylus. It is a good point thought for self-defense if it comes to that.
I use the memo pad as a mini-phonebook, and I use it often to jot down ideas and names of books that come up in conversations.
The WileyX sunglasses are a must, as I am light-sensitive, which means I get migraines sometimes even at the slightest reflected automobile glare.
Plenty of cash for burritos at the Mexican truck, and a buy-six-get-one-free card. I am half-way there.
The wallet is a shark-bite, so no annoying velcro rip sound, which makes me start to shape-shift.
The Victorinox often comes in handy, as can easily be imagined. It always amazes me how so much can be done with something so little. I have had it for about 25 years.

Can't see the pic, but the description sounds good.

Keep the lighter. I quit smoking (except for an occasional cigar or pipe once or twice a month) in 1992, but I still carry a lighter. I can make fire rubbing sticks and such if I need to. The lighter is just really convenient and not that much trouble.

Oh no, not the roach coach!! (just kidding)

Your setup sounds good. You might want to look into a different cell phone plan (Cingular, err, now the "new" AT&T) that has a rollover minutes plan. That way you get to keep what you don't use.

How about adding a small whistle?

The photo of your EDC is gone. Can you re-post it?

Just for laughs, here's my EDC (below). Feedback appreciated.

• CRKT Lake Signature liner lock one handed knife.
• US Army Issue P38 can opener
• US Army Issue dog tags (can't hurt to have ID and blood type readily available; probably won't be taken even if mugged)
• Small bic disposable lighter wrapped in plastic sealed w/ tape
• Fox 40 (mini) whistle
• Squeezable LED mini-light (doesn't have switch -- had bad luck with that type)
• Cell phone
• Bandana
• Two way pager (email capable)
• Mini compass (amazing how often I refer to it just out driving around now that I have it)
• Victronox SAK Deluxe Tinker (pliers, 2 x knife, hook, awl/reamer, scissors, can opener/screwdriver/wire stripper, can piercer/mini screwdriver, corkscrew, tooth pick, and tweezers).
• 550 cord, 5 ft.
• chapstick
• sunglasses

Jim,

Can we assume you carry a wallet(id, cash, etc.), keys, pen...

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Yes, wallet, keys, and pen as well as comb and writing paper. Also a large college ring that can open a beer bottle -- a beverage for a different kind of survival. lol

Here is my second attempt to upload my photo:

Yep, I just happened to have a light for some smoker again. Other than that, I have no use for it in town. But on the odd chance I get "lost" in the woods and need a small fire to see me through the night, I'll keep it on me. Then again, I am probably going to have to make a hybrid townie-rural kit, not quite wholely wilderness survival, not quite wholely urban.

I don't know, but I think I need to get out more.

The main omission which strikes me is a whistle. Otherwise it seems basically fine.

The phone and lighter are a lot of bulk which don't seem to give you a lot of value. I carry an all-singing, all-dancing smart phone, but I know not everyone shares my love of gadgets.

I'd consider adding a bandanna or large handkerchief if you can find a suitable pocket for it. Back pockets are ideal; a good silk one will fold flat enough not to be noticed there, and it has a lot of uses in first aid or for cordage.

Yeah, I EDC a lighter and haven't used it in 5+ years. Still...

I was having a nice kidless dinner with my wife one night at the restaurant where we first met and the candle on our table wasn't lit. My wife was impressed when I whipped out the lighter and gave us instant atmosphere. She knows that carrying some EDC stuff i handy. She just doesn't like to lug too much around herself.

But I did get her to EDC a small SAK, a small light and whistle. It's a start and she has been carrying that little bit of kit for several years now.

I don’t know about everyone else, but I’d EDC around a 200-lb. lead brick if it had the potential to get my significant other in the mood. A small lighter seems like child’s play in comparison! Good job, aloha!

Mahalo!