This is what I typically carry in my pockets most days. I have a fuller load out in a sling bag that I take depending on the day’s activities, usually if I’ll be out and about with the dogs.
- Old Hound slip and San Mai knife with titanium frame, desert ironwood scales and pearl inlay. (Love this knife!!)
- Handkerchief
- Street brass Zippo with refillable butane insert
- Grav dugout set
- Car key
- Modern Carry slim leather card wallet
- House and mailbox keys
Not pictured:
- Phone and smart watch.
I wish it was more normal for men to carry bags/ purses or fanny packs etc all the time. Both casually and professionally.
Just go for it! I’m seeing it more and there’s no reason to carry a huge backpack when you only need space for a handful of things.
I got a waxed canvas cross body sling bag that carries everything I need with some space to add on for one offs.
In my bag is:
Waxed canvas tool roll with my late grandfathers Gerber multitool, Schafer Old Timer knife, knipex 125, sharpie, pens, field notebook and flashlight
Waxed canvas pouch with mini first aid kit (supplies for me and the dogs), vetwrap, usb wall adapter, multi type charging cord, and power bank
32 oz. Nalgene with water
Collapsible dog bowl
dog poop bags and glasses cleaning cloth in the small pocket
clipped in different spots is a locking carabiner for leash hooking and used poop bag holder with clip
I carry it less this time of year. It’s getting cooler and the dogs don’t need water in the winter weather like in the summer. Plus, I have most of the stuff I’d need from my bag in the cars winter kit and some winter specific stuff.
I just keep stuff in my car, never too far away from my car if i’m out
Same, the bag is usually for hiking with the dogs.
I occasionally see men carrying fanny packs over their shoulder like a sling pack.
If I didn’t have a decades long love affair with cargo pants I might do the same thing.
Man purse IS how I execute my EDC. It’s great to have a bag that I (generally) always know has my wallet, keys, and things that I need for going out, as well as more circumstantial stuff like gum, cleaning wipes, and an umbrella. I got a $20 one on Amazon that was fine, but eventually replaced it with a much nicer bag from 5.11 Tactical. I have gotten some judgment about it, but most people either don’t care or also think it’s cool. I may have made a few converts even?
Anyway. Man purse. Highly recommend. Never going back.
I bought a really nice EDC bag from alpakagear. Well made and doesn’t break the bank. A few of my coworkers will likely become customers shortly too.