Caldronborn,

Lots of good ideas so far. I usually have layers of stuff and it varies by what I am up to. My pocket carry is pretty limited at work/around town so it is heavily focused on just enough to get by with and relies on being able to make due or jury rig a temporary solution. Keys, CellPhone, PDA, small SAK or multi-tool, light, a couple of bandaids. This works because my office or car are usually pretty close by with a much larger and much more diverse selection of toys, ... er make that tools to work with.

Better tools generally make the job easier but you can get by with a lot less if you go slow and respect your (and your tools) limitations.

- Eric