This is a quick post to show what I've usually got on me day to day. Situations dictate and some items get swapped out depending on what I plan to be doing and where I plan on being on a certain day.
There are many simple items one can carry on daily basis that increase your efficiency in many tasks, and really make a world of difference when you find yourself in those "Crap, I really wish I had _______ right about now" situations. I've been there too many times, and through trial and error you find out what works for you and what doesn't.
Essentials that I think any self-respecting person should be packing include.
-Flashlight
-Pocket Knife
-Multi-Tool
-Personal First Aid Kit
-Recording Device (camera, video recorder, ect... thanks to modern cell phone technologies these things are often in your phone)
-Handgun (This will be included in my kit upon my 21st birthday) Your local laws and regulations apply of course
Your mileage may very with these items but what matters most is that you have with you things you may need before you need them. I believe in my god given right to protect myself and those I care about which is why I carry some of the things I do, and will carry in the future. Carrying self defense items can be a very gray and hazy activity depending on where you live so make sure you research your local laws before you clip your favorite blade in your pocket or holster your favorite handgun in your waistband. It's best to stay within the law and be polite should you have any encounters about what your carrying. This prevents you from becoming a criminal in the eyes of police and the sheep population (general public) and makes your life MUCH easier. Be creative, though. A bic pen or sharpie can easily become a force multiplier in a fight until you can break contact and escape. Think about an emergency or natural disaster. Do you keeps things with you or in your car to help get you home and keep you and your loved ones safe? Being prepared on daily basis is an important moral in today's society.
Think about where you go everyday. Maybe you find yourself in more "high-risk" environments then you realize. Maybe it's as simple as having a basic flashlight to light up dark area.
Shown are Leatherman Wave, ZT 0200, 4Sevens Quark aa2, and Streamlight Stylus Pro.
Not pictured are a personal first aid kit, wallet, keys, ect...
Stay safe,watch your six, and thanks for reading.
-Jordan
