What's in you pockets? EDC [Archive]

drrufo

05-17-12, 19:38

I dont have a wallet, can't carry a gun. I do carry a byrd cera cera knife, my IPhone with a CaseMate case that holds my drivers license and ATM card, car keys and some times a Cross Classic pen.
I do have a backback in my car that carries all my work items plus the newspapers of the day.

citizensoldier16

05-17-12, 20:56

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm53/emtjmd216/IMG_7144.jpg

usmcvet

05-17-12, 21:07

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm53/emtjmd216/IMG_7144.jpg

I should really start carrying a light again. I have a streamlight kubaton light that is decent not sure where it is!

Yes I pay close attention to pockets when I buy pants! 5.11 shorts today they work great.

citizensoldier16

05-17-12, 21:56

Well, I guess responding to this post was a good thing. It provided cause for me to check my gear...including my SureFire. When I clicked it on, the bulb came on, then POP and off. Guess I'll be needing a new one! Better to have that happen now than when I actually needed it I suppose.

usmcvet

05-17-12, 21:59

Good point. We need to check our gear regularly.

Moose-Knuckle

05-18-12, 01:39

Spurholder

05-18-12, 06:35

Here's mine:

Glock 19 in a RCS Phantom
Extra G17 Mag in a RCS mag carrier
Gerber AF Covert or Benchmade AFO
SF G2X
Wallet
Keys
Chap Stick

SPARTAN HOPLITE ARMS

05-18-12, 08:19

Oh cool and an EDC thread. Any of you catch Travis Haley's in the second issue of Recoil?

Any way, my EDC:

GLOCK 19 (additional mags kept in my day pack)
Kershaw Blur (tanto)
Surefire E1L
key chain with SOG Crossgrip (mini multi-tool) and Innova micro light
Wallet (w/ and ESEE survival card)
Cell phone
Burt's Bees lip balm
Blink eye drops

I caught it and was wondering what department he works for as I saw a shield mixed in with his daily carry. I don't know much about him other than his time at magpul and the new company he runs so I didn't know he was an LEO.

jc75754

05-18-12, 08:26

Right Now at school awaiting students to finish their exams

Android Inspire
Keys on carabineer
Wallet
Kershaw non serrated
1951 and 1945 wheat pennies

As soon as I leave work I will add an LC9 and spare mag

William B.

05-18-12, 08:45

Keys
Wallet
Cell Phone
Gerber Crucial multi-tool
Streamlight Pro-Tac 1L flashlight
G19 carried in a Crossbreed Supertuck
17rd spare magazine carried in CDI mag pouch
(Sometimes) Ruger LCP BUG carried in a pocket

jmoore

05-18-12, 10:02

..... no CC firearm:(

Otherwise.........cherry ChapStick, wallet (with associated needed and not-needed stuff), comb, hanky (haven't used a hanky in decades - don't know why I still carry one:), car/house keys with a single LED emergency light attached, work keys on a kubotan, Emerson Super Roadhouse, and a SureFire E1L Outdoorsman.

john

sammage

05-18-12, 10:40

My CCW is secured elsewhere, due to working at a defense contractor. :rolleyes:

Keys, CPR faceshield, knicknacks on keyring
Knife, today is my Kershaw Blur
Flashlight, felt lazy and grabbed Streamlight Microstream
Wallet (with punch card for McAlister's sweet tea; be prepared)
64 centavos
My smartphone (got to be entertained during downtime)

maximus83

05-18-12, 11:14

*Phone
*Knife: ZT 0561--a Hinderer/ZT collaboration folder)
*Multitool: Leatherman Juice, back pocket
*Light: Fenix PD30
*Wallet: Maxped. micro wallet (this thing is saving my back, compared to my old "fat" wallet)
*Keys
*Chapstick
*CCW: MP9c in iwb

warpigM-4

05-18-12, 12:52

wallet
HK 45 compact with 10 rd mag
another 10rd and 8 rd in holders
CRKT M16-13LE folding Knife
cellphone
and what little money the wife didnt take LOL:D

Brimstone

05-18-12, 12:58

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/underlourd/DSC_0453.jpg

M&P9 w/ Crown Holster
Benchmade Barrage
Quark Flashlight
iPhone
Keys
Credit Cards/Cash in a Slim Clip

Moose-Knuckle

05-18-12, 15:17

I caught it and was wondering what department he works for as I saw a shield mixed in with his daily carry. I don't know much about him other than his time at magpul and the new company he runs so I didn't know he was an LEO.

I would assume he is a reserve deputy for his local Sheriff, much like Ken Hackathorn. It comes with some advantages and they can train their local Sheriff dept with some pretty damn finite skill sets.

rojocorsa

05-18-12, 15:22

This:
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/8308/stf004.jpg

(sans clips of .303)

and a normal Swiss army knife with my keys on the end

a ball point pen

wallet

cellphone/flash drive

The Dumb Gun Collector

01-20-18, 13:04

Outlander Systems

01-20-18, 13:35

Suunto KB-14/360
Copenhagen
PRC-152
Write-in-The-Rain Pad
.09mm Pencil
SF E2L
Cliff Bar

Det-Sog

01-20-18, 13:38

I AM A NECROMANCER!!!

Old man EDC....

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4748/24903867457_3fe7d84146_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DWEQa8)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/DWEQa8) by stoiclawyer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52942291@N00/), on Flickr

I'm an old man too. That's VERY similar to my setup. My S&W PD340 J-frame gets more carry time than anything else. It just melts into a pocket and you forget it's there.

What kind of tool is that on your keys? I like that.

FromMyColdDeadHand

01-20-18, 13:45

Knives and lint.....

Firefly

01-20-18, 13:59

Honestly it varies.

Some kinda pocket knife, a little change, and whatever.

I do like dudes rocking the snubbies though

AndyLate

01-20-18, 16:05

Deleted due to low knowledge base.

Campbell

01-20-18, 20:28

Cash, light, knife always... pistol about 75%

Vandal

01-20-18, 23:36

Wallet, pen, knife, keys, light. G43 and a spare mag when I leave the house.

Hmac

01-21-18, 07:44

Money clip in one pocket, a little Gerber Mini automatic in the other, for opening boxes.We lead a nice quiet life here.

usmcvet

01-21-18, 08:43

I AM A NECROMANCER!!!

Old man EDC....

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4748/24903867457_3fe7d84146_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DWEQa8)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/DWEQa8) by stoiclawyer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52942291@N00/), on Flickr

I miss my 642. Do you have any speed strips? I carried one on the belt in a Kramer pouch and two in my other front pocket. Great guns.

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The Dumb Gun Collector

01-21-18, 10:02

I'm an old man too. That's VERY similar to my setup. My S&W PD340 J-frame gets more carry time than anything else. It just melts into a pocket and you forget it's there.

What kind of tool is that on your keys? I like that.

Leather man style CS. It is fine for day to day tasks. Light use only. But it weighs very little and I know I wouldn’t actually carry anything bigger.

Krazykarl

01-21-18, 10:16

Another snub nose fan. Benchmade folder that has been around since 1998.
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Det-Sog

01-21-18, 12:11

Thanks Gregg. I'm going to have to try one of those out.

FromMyColdDeadHand

01-21-18, 12:54

Another snub nose fan. Benchmade folder that has been around since 1998.
49953

That looks like the embodiment of the sayings "Beware on old man who has one gun'.

THCDDM4

01-21-18, 14:22

Typically I've got:

Gerber Impromptu pen
Protech Godson
Shield 9 w/ 2 spare 8 round mags
Sure fire E2D ultra
Chapstick
Multi tool and lighter on keychain

FromMyColdDeadHand

01-21-18, 14:48

Typically I've got:

Gerber Impromptu pen
Protech Godson
Shield 9 w/ 2 spare 8 round mags
Sure fire E2D ultra
Chapstick
Multi tool and lighter on keychain

How do you carry the spare two mags?

I have a Desantis pocket holster for my Shield 9 and a single spare in a Desantis holder.

For those of you guys that pocket carry, do you put your pocket knife strong side on the pocket? I don't get as clean of draws. How do you carry a flashlight?

No one carries a cell phone?

I just got an EDCL2-T that I'm trying out.

usmcvet

01-21-18, 14:56

How do you carry the spare two mags?

I have a Desantis pocket holster for my Shield 9 and a single spare in a Desantis holder.

For those of you guys that pocket carry, do you put your pocket knife strong side on the pocket? I don't get as clean of draws. How do you carry a flashlight?

No one carries a cell phone?

I just got an EDCL2-T that I'm trying out.

I carry the shield and spare mag with the Desantis pocket holster and mag pouch. I can carry a mag second mag if I have my 5.11 or similar pants on in the mag/knife pouch. I’d like a double pocket mag pouch.

This looks pretty interesting.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/b582ebcbb8355808e9e063d6fdb29fec.jpg

https://www.purdygear.com/Accmagpouch.html

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Krazykarl

01-21-18, 16:15

Frommycolddeadhand,

I pocket carry my j frame in my front right pocket. Folding knife clips into my right hip pocket. Car keys go into same pocket. Reloads on strips go in front left pocket. Cell phone and or wallet in back left hip pocket. No flashlight. I do have a inside belt holster for the revolver but prefer pocket carry. It is reassuring to easily touch and rest my strong hand on the revolver at all times. No one knows as a lot of people walk around with their hands in their pockets.

THCDDM4

01-21-18, 16:26

How do you carry the spare two mags?

I have a Desantis pocket holster for my Shield 9 and a single spare in a Desantis holder.

For those of you guys that pocket carry, do you put your pocket knife strong side on the pocket? I don't get as clean of draws. How do you carry a flashlight?

No one carries a cell phone?

I just got an EDCL2-T that I'm trying out.

I carry the knife weak side inside or clipped onto my left pocket. I always recommend carrying knife weak side. Just in case your strong side is inaccessible and you can't get your firearm, you have a chance to get the knife weak side.

I have a double mag carrier from crossbreed, but most of the time I just shove them in a pocket. I'd like to try one of the double pocket mag carriers posted above.

I wear Duluth pants, and they have plenty of pockets for flashlights and mags, etc.

I carry a cell phone also. Usually in my shirt pocket.

ETA: I typically carry the shield in a cross breed freedom carry.

usmcvet

01-22-18, 10:05

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180122/88163718fe28332c2759bf42f9fd0fa4.jpg

I just just called and placed an order for two of these pocket mag pouches. Mine will have squared bottoms for the cargo and uniform pants I wear. It was the most pleasant ordering experiences ever. I’ll post photos when they arrive.

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usmcvet

01-22-18, 11:09

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180122/669f5b3d610702a1b66e257d89fb5cfa.jpg

I just ordered this mag holder from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HIIV9IY/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3341940462&pd_rd_wg=u0qH0&pf_rd_r=MYA39TR1CCTNQDHXN3YX&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00HIIV9GG&pd_rd_w=1rHQn&pf_rd_i=safariland%2B123%2Bmagazine%2Bpouch&pd_rd_r=8a064574-99e9-49ba-b396-fe3237e9f2e7&ie=UTF8&qid=1516640087&sr=1&th=1&psc=1

I wish I’d seen it earlier. It looks perfect. The Fan logo cracks me up too! I have used a Safariland version for years for full size Glock magazines.

Here is a smaller version Safariland version. I’m going to give it a try too. It looks smaller.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MNM3ME/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3F332DZPCQLQ8&psc=1

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180122/6a84d5d09a40fbbb7ae69a16190f822f.jpg

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kerplode

01-22-18, 12:32

Wallet
Fischer Space Pen
Keys
Encrypted Thumb Drive
Fenix PD22UE
Leatherman Juice
Benchmade 557 (occasionally replaced by a Benchmade 4600 if the mood strikes)

The Dumb Gun Collector

02-10-18, 18:55

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4610/25322305737_a6eeded48e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EzDrhe)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/EzDrhe) by stoiclawyer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52942291@N00/), on Flickr

Krazykarl

02-10-18, 19:27

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4610/25322305737_a6eeded48e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EzDrhe)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/EzDrhe) by stoiclawyer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52942291@N00/), on Flickr

Wow! Don't mean to judge another man by what's in his pants. But, wow that looks like a lot of gun for the front pocket.

Chameleox

02-10-18, 20:41

Today's loadout:
Wallet
iPhone
Badge
442 with Lasergrips
Speed strip
Surefire E2D Ultra
Spyderco Paramilitary 2

elephant

02-10-18, 21:32

My EDC:

Grab bag(I keep in car):
Zev Glock 19 + 3 magazines
Surefire E1L
12'x5' 3M Plastic drop cloth
Motorola 9505 satellite phone w/ 100 minute pre paid sim
IFAK first aid kit
Beach towel
$500 in cash (2x$100), (2x$50), (4x$20), (6x$10), (6x$5), (10x$1)
Pair of shoes(grey New Balance 247), socks, polo shirt(grey), blue jeans(diesel), underwear and hat.
Note:the reason for the towel, cash and change of clothes is because I have literally woke up to 4' of water in a home and had to stand around a few hours in my underwear. Thank god I wasn't the only one. To this day, I sleep in pants.

Personal:
Microtech OTF
Wallet
iPhone 8+
Beretta Tomcat .32

usmcvet

02-10-18, 22:50

Life’s to short to be uncomfortable. I sleep in the buff but my pants and shoes are by the bed!

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Firefly

02-10-18, 23:40

Life’s to short to be uncomfortable. I sleep in the buff but my pants and shoes are by the bed!

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Oooh Myyy.....

Anyways today, I went for the gusto.
I CCWed my snubbie.

Once I get an Automag however....

usmcvet

02-11-18, 06:59

Oooh Myyy.....

Anyways today, I went for the gusto.
I CCWed my snubbie.

Once I get an Automag however....

I re consider my choice every winter when I start up the wood stove. I spent plenty of nights sleeping in a hole with my boots on and gas mask as a pillow. Screw that! Imas eyeing the 642 yesterday. I haven’t had one in years. I came across the old Kramer pocket holster, speed strips and pouch too and got nostalgic.

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flenna

02-11-18, 07:35

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4610/25322305737_a6eeded48e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EzDrhe)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/EzDrhe) by stoiclawyer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52942291@N00/), on Flickr

Winner! Pocket magnums are awesome, I really need to own one.

usmcvet

02-11-18, 08:58

Winner! Pocket magnums are awesome, I really need to own one.

Have you shot one? I had a 340 stainless:357 J-Frame and then a Scandium 340-PD in .357 that was nasty!

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usmcvet

02-11-18, 09:02

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180211/a4f564d0881036d28229ead662cf7696.jpg

My 9mm Shield with Magguts inserts. A 1 shot base plate on the 7 for 9 in the gun and a plus two on the spare for a total of 9.

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T2C

02-11-18, 10:32

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4610/25322305737_a6eeded48e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EzDrhe)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/EzDrhe) by stoiclawyer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52942291@N00/), on Flickr

IMHO, this ^^^^ and one or two speed strips will get the job done.

Warp

02-11-18, 11:19

Semi-auto 9mm striker poly pistol
Folding knife
Wallet, Cell Phone
Keys w/1xAAA light
Small pocket flashlight

Always, for many years.

Sometimes also OC spray, larger flashlight substitute, spare magazine

flenna

02-11-18, 12:21

Have you shot one? I had a 340 stainless:357 J-Frame and then a Scandium 340-PD in .357 that was nasty!

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Yes and it is definitely an eye opener. I have a S&W 940 that I keep loaded with Federal 115 grain +p+. I used to have to qual with that combo, too, which I felt for a few days afterwards.

usmcvet

02-11-18, 13:03

Yes and it is definitely an eye opener. I have a S&W 940 that I keep loaded with Federal 115 grain +p+. I used to have to qual with that combo, too, which I felt for a few days afterwards.

Moon Clips?

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flenna

02-11-18, 13:22

Moon Clips?

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Yes. Although one time around '94 or '95 I tried a box of rimmed 9mm that Federal put out. They would stick like crazy and I would get divits in my palm from smacking the ejector rod hard enough to eject the casings.

MountainRaven

02-11-18, 16:04

Folding knife (ZT or Benchmade), front right pocket.
Car keys, front left pocket.
Wallet, front right pocket.
SureFire E1B, left thigh pocket.

When I leave the house, I put my phone in a jacket pocket. Or front left pocket, a thigh pocket, or belt holster, depending on weather and dress.

Guns go in belt holsters, magazines go in belt-mounted magazine carriers, not in pockets.

MegademiC

02-11-18, 21:24

...and keys if I must.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ax18y7s5r90ia2l/Photo%20Feb%2011%2C%2010%2022%2002%20PM.png?raw=1

elephant

02-11-18, 22:18

I don't like being bogged down with too many accessories. I like to keep it simple, only what I need.
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usmcvet

02-11-18, 22:48

MountainRaven

02-12-18, 00:15

I’m don’t see a gun or magazines listed.

Because the question is, "What's in you[r] pockets?" I don't carry guns or magazines in my pockets, so there's nothing to list.

usmcvet

02-12-18, 09:51

Because the question is, "What's in you[r] pockets?" I don't carry guns or magazines in my pockets, so there's nothing to list.

Sorry about that. I was responding to this thread thinking about the pocket gun thread!

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The Dumb Gun Collector

12-01-19, 10:17

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49151937398_43fcf8f3a8_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hTowyw)IMG_0120 (https://flic.kr/p/2hTowyw) by stoiclawyer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52942291@N00/), on Flickr

HKGuns

12-01-19, 10:28

Lint is what I have in my pocket right at this moment.

Pappabear

12-01-19, 11:30

I rock the Shield with extended mag. However, when Sig launches the P365 with RDS, I might have to bite. I have been shooting a RDS gun in competition and will soon feel comfortable carrying with RDS.

PB

FromMyColdDeadHand

12-01-19, 17:52

When I'm not travelling by air I'm usually wearing cargo pants so I can get away with

S&W Shield in Desantis Pocket holster
2 spare 8rnd mags
Benchmade 940 Green with black blade
Wallet
Key fob with some store tags on a small ring
Surefire EDCL2-T- 1200 lumens of "Get back in your hole".

Spare mags are lose and alone in my front left thigh pocket
Keys in left thigh pocket
Shield in my right from pocket
Benchmade clipped in left front pocket
Phone and Flashlight in left front pocket, though I'm trying to wear more pocket shirt to keep the phone there.

AndyLate

12-01-19, 21:19

I must have the lamest EDC ever. Wallet, Ronson lighter, Boker Tech Tool (swiss army type knife), keys with P-38 can opener and Swiss Army Classic on the keychain. At work, a lanyard with company ID, Contractor's CAC, and a USB drive. Phone and hearing aids unless I am in the SCIF.

Can't carry a gun at work, of course, and the Tech Tool/SAK is handier than a lock blade.

Andy

rero360

12-02-19, 06:00

For me here in Los Angeles; keys, ridge wallet, cell phone, and a Benchmade AFO II.

CA knife laws are even screwier than their gun laws, it might be perfectly legal to carry this knife at home but it may be illegal in the next town over where I do my grocery shopping. In fact, the knife laws are so convoluted that I don't even make an attempt to learn them, the blade could be illegal everywhere but the Army gave it to me and I'm going to keep carrying it and use that as my defense if the need arises. Before I was given the Benchmade (I actually was given an Infidel as well but it's to big to EDC) I carried a Strider folder that the Army also gave me, and before that it was a couple of SOG Tridents. I don't remember what pocket knife I carried before them, but I got my first trident back in '05 I think.

If I could get a CCW here, I'd go out and get a Shield, I carried a full size 1911 back in NY but looking back on it, I must have been printing like a mother with that, and my M&P is just to thick to conceal, so getting a permit would be a great excuse to get a new gun. I tried out a shield that a buddy owns when we were at Camp Williams for SLC a few years back and it was a comfortable gun for appendix carry, he offered to sell it to me as well for cheap but I had just dropped 1,400 for a CLE upper and didn't want to upset the wife with another gun purchase.

26 Inf

12-02-19, 17:00

I must have the lamest EDC ever. Andy

Nah, I generally make sure I have $.99 loose change and two leather credit card pouches - one for folding cash and one for cards.

ETA: I'd estimate that 15 to 20 percent of the time I have an LCP in my pocket. I don't carry around the house unless I'm going out, or have come back and haven't ditched the pistol yet.

26 Inf

12-02-19, 17:05

The Dumb Gun Collector

12-02-19, 22:26

Why do you carry your watch in your pocket?

Bah, too lazy to take pic without watch but with keys

FromMyColdDeadHand

12-02-19, 22:35

Speaking of what's in your pockets, I worked with a guy that would only carry change that added up to or ended in a '9' or a '7'. Same thing with his pricing. The digits in the price had to add up to a certain number.

I was at a tradeshow and at lunch I got a cookie, which I had to put in my pocket. I had all kinds of knick-knacks from the show in my pockets and when I started emptying them out at our booth, I got down to the cookie that I had totally forgotten- and in a surprised voice I said "Oh, a cookie" like someone else had put it there. One of my bosses loves to tell that story.