With regards to EDC.
I have tried to carry the equipment that is recomended by members of this forum, and have encountered a number of problems.

1/ In addition to my own house keys, the abrasive qualities of carrying a minitool, pocket knife, mini torch and nailclippers on my keyring has worn holes in the pockets of nearly every pair of trousers I own, not to mention the weight, which drags my trousers downwards.
When I include the off-keyring items such as mobile phone, wallet, hankerchief, pens, loose change and the general debris that accumlulates over time, such as old receipts, fluff, shopping lists etc, the problem just get worse.

I might be abnormal here, but in general I have 4 pockets on my trousers (2 front, 2 back) and maybe a top pocket on my shirt. My jacket I take off as its uncomfortable to work in. I would always carry my keyring and wallet, and anything else of value on me for security reasons

2/ My pockets are so full of gear, it makes it hard to add any day to day items I may wish to carry on me, which begs the questions:
Where does everyone find room for these things? Doesn't it feel phsically uncomfortable?

3/ I feel like Inspector Gadget with a housekeeping problem. Something, some where is going to give, and I have a feeling its going to be my trousers first, followed quickly by my dignity. <img src="images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

By EDC I assume that means it is what you carry ON you, not just WITH you.
Any suggestions, especially from those who work indoors
Martin