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Everyday Carry. What essentials do you carry on a daily basis?

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Been trying to get the most utility out of my keys for a while. It's a bit bulkier than I'd like, but overall pretty happy with it!

From right to left:

  • Keysmart key organizer
  • Rovyvon A3 mini flashlight (this thing packs a punch!)
  • Leatherman Squirt PS4 (wish they still made these)
  • Civivi Tac-n-tweeze tweezers
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[–] silent2k 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Don’t take knifes to airports though.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

This is why I can't have keychain pocket knives anymore

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Mine has such a tiny blade, they actually let me keep it :D

[–] silent2k 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, they won’t. Somebody with a bad day will take it just to fuck with you. Happened to me with a blade that was not long enough to stab a hamster.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

They let me keep it twice, one time I don't even think they noticed it. Another time they opened it and said it's alright.

But both times I just forgot to take it off my keychain and I probably got lucky. If I came across the wrong guy, I'm sure they would take it, so I try not to push my luck.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

if you ever have to swap out the squirt give the Gerber dime a try. I've bought 3 and they're great.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Seconding the dime. Bought it when I had to replace the PS4 after airport security. Not quite as nice, but comparable, notably cheaper and still in production.

You'd think I'd have learned my lesson, but no.... I lost the dime to airport security 2 years later 😑

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

same. I currently have two but I lost one to... airport security 🤣

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Not convinced with Dime if you have had to already buy three ;)

[–] InigoMontoyota 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I believe your Keychain is missing...keys :)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

They're in the key organizer duh 😂

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I had that key organizer, loved it that you can expand in case you got more keys but they can get bulky quick. I gave it to someone who had more keys than mine since i wanted to try an offbrand (clone) since the keysmart started becoming mainstream brand.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Nothing wrong with mainstream, it's a good product that does its job well.

[–] qwertyqwertyqwerty 5 points 1 year ago

I bet that flashlight puts out a bit more light than my nano streamlight. I have the Leatherman Style PS, which has tweezers. Those tweezers look like overkill, do you use them for other purposes?

[–] nufanman21 2 points 1 year ago

That's a nice keychain.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Nice one 😄

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I have the same leatherman and I use it nearly every day. Amazing knife.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Did not know about the Civivi! Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

fire!

it can't be perfect without a fire starter

twisted firestarter, punkin' instigator

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hmm what's a good slim keychain lighter? Maybe just a ferro rod? Keychain already bulkier than I'd like!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

i've been carrying the brass split pea by maratac for who knows how many years. it's so small, you forget about it until you need it

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What a cutie! Does it leak fuel or dry out with time?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

it's not like a zippo, you don't need to refill every week. As an occasional or emergency lighter, refilling it twice a year keeps it functional for me.

i use essence f (white gas). Cheap and multipurpose

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Have you considered the leatherman skeletool? It's not quite as small as the squirt, but I actually think it is a lot more useful.

[–] half_built_pyramids 1 points 1 year ago

Is one of those just a stick with a nail in?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are those tweezers too pointy? I seem to get better results with general purpose ones but I've never had a really nice one like yours.