Those who don’t identify as a fella also welcome to answer!

I’m getting tired of my wallet and I’m hoping to get some new ideas. Current EDC is my phone, wallet, and keys on a lanyard. Whatchu got?

Edit: I ought to be a little more specific with my EDC, since most people are kindly taking the time to do so.

Phone: Pixel 8 Pro Wallet: bulky leather wallet, I don’t even remember the brand, I’ve had it so long. Keys: a stylized lanyard with various house keys, car key fob, and a keychain that reads “I hope your day is as good as my butt” from my wife. I have to keep that, you understand.

Misc: Burt’s Bees chapstick, Listerine breath strips, and occasionally a utility knife depending on my destination.

    • pingveno@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      4 months ago

      Flashlights are small and cheap. Drop one down a crack? Oh, well, at least it was my $30 flashlight instead of my $800 cell phone. They also can be turned down to improve battery life. Mine has days of battery life at its lowest.

      • deadcatbounce@reddthat.com
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        4 months ago

        I can see that but I like minimalism. The fewer things I carry around the better.

        I don’t even put my car key on my house keys bunch anymore.

        • pingveno@lemmy.mlEnglish
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          4 months ago

          I can see wanting to keep it very minimalist, but I’ve slimmed down my pockets pretty well already so I have some space to spare. Besides, the flashlight I have is about the size of the AA-sized battery it uses, so I find the benefits outweigh the slight cost.

          • deadcatbounce@reddthat.com
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            4 months ago

            You’ve not understood the word minimalist. I like the minimal number of items in my pockets.

            You’re not into minimalism. I have no problem with that. We’re all different.

            • pingveno@lemmy.ml
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              4 months ago

              Oh, yeah, don’t get me wrong, my pocket EDC isn’t minimalist. I have ADHD, so I find that I work best if I can depend on a medium number of items always being with me. A few less things for my brain to keep track of, because they are always there.

    • AlpineSteakHouse [any]@hexbear.netEnglish
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      4 months ago

      “Why do I need an espresso machine? Just thrown some grounds in a sock, boil it, and you got coffee.”

      Flashlights have more maneuverability and they’re significantly brighter. Trying to use your phone’s flashlight outside is an exercise in futility. Plus I don’t need to worry about my phone’s screen breaking.