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I guess everyone who leaves their house daily will have some kind of list. Mine~ Car keys, Wallet, Phone, Headphones, Leatherman multitool, Generally positive attitude

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[-] LORDSMEGMA@sh.itjust.works 45 points 1 week ago
[-] je_skirata@lemmy.today 23 points 1 week ago

My glasses. I can't see without my glasses

[-] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

Shit! Good point I also never leave without my glasses. I also never have them off if I'm awake. Shoulda thought of that.

[-] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 22 points 1 week ago

Shoes and shirt, or no service otherwise.

[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago

Donald Duck would be proud

[-] Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 points 1 week ago

Generally positive attitude

I always leave mine at home so it doesn't get ruined.

[-] GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago

I've replaced it with a death grip on my will to live and a sardonic attitude toward all the bullshit I'll have to deal with while I'm at work. It's the only way to make it through and still have a functioning liver.

[-] roofuskit@lemmy.world 17 points 1 week ago

"Testicles, spectacles, wallet, and watch"

Keys, glasses, wallet, and phone.

[-] Zorro@mander.xyz 12 points 1 week ago

My parrot....I'm a pirate 🤫.

[-] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

Yo ho ho brother

[-] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 week ago

It's funny, for years my list was keys, wallet, and phone, and of those it's the keys that go back the furthest. I had a key to my parents house when I was a young teen, and I've always carried keys with me since (I'm in my 60s now). I sold my house a couple months ago, and I've been living in a hotel until I close on a condo, and it feels so strange not to own any keys now, just the key card for the hotel.

[-] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

No car keys or keys to relatives places?

[-] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 week ago

No keys to anyone else's place. Car key is a little odd: the hotel has mandatory valet parking, so I don't have the key when I leave the room, or if I go for a walk. If I drive someplace, the valet hands me the key when they bring the car, so I do have one, but it's not something I make sure I have when I leave.

[-] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

Interesting.

[-] smiletolerantly@awful.systems 10 points 1 week ago

Phone + Insulin pen.

My sensor is stuck to my arm anyways, so I'm not counting that.

[-] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Insulin pen, more stuff I wouldnt have thought of.

[-] wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

Clothes, unfortunately. If I go out nude, the nation will bankrupt itself trying to get a front-row viewing of this show~

[-] rowinxavier@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

I have ADHD so I get rid of most problems by literally tying things to myself. I have a second belt which goers over my pants and have a hip bag attached to it. In that I have the following;

Disposable nitrile gloves (3-4 pairs)

Hand sanitiser

Power bank (10000mAh)

USB C cable

Thumb drives (one with kids shows, one with software, one blank)

USB A to C adapter

Wallet

ID lanyard

Emergency cash (not in wallet because if I lose my wallet I still have my cash)

Tissues

Aspirin, paracetamol, and ibuprofen

Ritalin

Plastic bags for rubbish

Nasal inhaler (for blocked nose, long term issue)

Car and house keys (attached on a clip, not inside)

Then I have my pockets for phones (I have 2), wireless headphones, and anything else for the day.

By keeping my keys attached I cannot get in the car without my belt bag.

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[-] snoons@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 week ago
  • keys
  • phone
  • wallet
  • pocket knife
  • full tang knife
  • multi-tool
  • water bottle
  • med kit
  • tiny pocket screwdriver
  • charging block and cables
  • flashlight
  • fleshlight
  • towel
[-] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

The amount of knives seems excessive lol.

[-] crazycraw@crazypeople.online 7 points 1 week ago
[-] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

Nah thats above board.

[-] snoons@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago

I was homeless for about 2 years, so they keep me calm. That's really all I use them them for; totems I suppose.

[-] FenderStratocaster@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

This guy EDCs. And masturbates a lot apparently.

[-] roofuskit@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Distinct lack of panic.

[-] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The ideal list of stuff (sometime I forget or not have time):

  • Phone
  • Keys
  • Pepper Spray (am a non-white dude, live in US, but don't feel ready to carry a gun yet, don't wanna get too depressed and shoot myself lol)
  • wireless earbuds
  • some hand sanitizers to clean my hands in case I need to touch a bathroom doorknob and there's no paper towel to let me open it without getting nasty shit on my hand (anyone else germophobic?),
  • hopefully I remember my power bank and the cable
[-] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 5 points 1 week ago

Even if you do carry a gun one day, keep carrying the pepper spray. It's good to have an option between a strong word and a bullet that doesn't involve getting super close.

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[-] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Based on that answer, dont ever get a gun, friend.

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[-] nemo@piefed.social 4 points 1 week ago

There is nothing I always take with me, but I usually have my phone and underwear. Everything else is up in the air.

[-] FenderStratocaster@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Wallet, phone, keys.

Keys suck ass though. I can get in through my garage or keypad on the front door. I've got a key hidden in case the power is out. However, I have to carry these giant blocks that let me start my truck or SUV. I hate them. I HATE carrying a giant block in my pocket. I wish I could just have an old style key to start my truck.

[-] HakunaHafada@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Clothes. Mostly because public nudity is frowned upon by some people.

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[-] NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 week ago

Everytime? Depends on what I am doing. Is it a walk, bikeride, or drive?

Each has different requirements.

Glasses. That is the one thing that is on the list for all trips.

Wallet: drive. License: bike. Helmet: bike. Walk, maybe nothing but glasses.

Phone about half the time for any of those things. Trying to not bring it as much. The thing you miss most with a phone while out when you don't have it is the ability to take pictures.

[-] RBWells@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Well sometimes nothing if I am with my husband, that is so awesome. But if it's just me - keys and phone are my usual gear, phone can pay for stuff. Bike lock if I am on the bike; purse with all my purse stuff if I'm driving the car.

Stuff in my purse is wallet with ID and cards, vitamins and medicines, hair stuff and lip balm, sunscreen, a Rubik's Cube, a crow whistle and dice, glasses cleaner and sometimes sunglasses.

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[-] s3rvant@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 week ago

Nitroglycerin :(

Glad issues were found when they were though and am consistently getting better :)

Backpack. partially to hold the essentials: phone, kleenex, keys, wallet, headphones. And well, you never know if you'll pick something up and the backpack will come in handy

[-] FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago

Keys, wallet, phone. Depending on where I'm going, shopping bags, emotional support toy

[-] stinerman@midwest.social 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Minimally...keys, wallet, phone. Usually I'll wear my wedding ring unless I'm just going out to grab something and back.

So I end up counting "one, two, three, four" while touching each of these things. The problem comes when I need to bring one more thing (headphones, etc). I'll count to four again and leave but be missing something else. My brain is terrible and I hate it.

[-] slazer2au@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Needed: keys.
Optional: wallet, phone

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[-] bitjunkie@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Keys, wallet, phone, vape. Pants are optional, but they do help with carrying the other stuff.

[-] cobysev@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Wallet, smartphone, headphones, 36 oz water bottle (topped off), keys if I'm driving somewhere.

Oh, and I double-check to ensure I'm fully (properly) clothed and wearing my glasses. I've definitely made it as far as my car, before realizing I'm still wearing pajama pants.

And my vision is not that bad, so I can roam my house without glasses. But once I hit the open road, I suddenly realize I can't see anything.

When I was in the military, I used to carry a multitool (eg. Leatherman) on my belt everywhere I went. But now that I'm a retired civilian, it just causes problems if I need to explain why I have a knife on me.

Even though it's a multitool, everyone just sees it as a blade. And I'd rather not have someone confiscate it. When you're wearing a military uniform, no one questions it. But I've definitely been stopped in some stores because I was carrying it in civilian clothes.

My wife also bought me a lockpicking set, but I don't know how to use it yet, so I removed it from my keychain. No sense carrying it around if I can't use it. Maybe once day...

[-] ptc075@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 week ago

I carry like $2 in change in my right front pocket, and have for as long as I can remember. I cannot leave the house without it anymore - it feels like something is wrong. I also would struggle to tell you the last time I ever NEEDED physical change. It's more of a novelty than anything at this point, but it's part of my routine.

[-] BurntWits@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

I have a sling bag that keeps everything I EDC other than my phone and knife. So phone, knife, and bag is all I think of before leaving home. In my bag:

  • EpiPen
  • Wallet
  • Keys
  • Currently my newborn’s temp health card
  • Leatherman
  • Meds (pain meds, nausea meds, etc)

I’d like to get a decent flashlight and a decent pair of earbuds (either wireless or USB-C wired) so those probably in the near future. Otherwise I think that’s it other than random misc stuff I need to take out (receipts etc).

Obviously also stuff I wear (clothes, wedding ring, watch) but that’s always on.

[-] lepinkainen@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Samesies, but a Savotta Kukkaro

A tiny Anker charger and usb-c cable, 10Ah powerbank, flashlight and then the basic keys, wallet etc.

Compact and durable

[-] felixwhynot@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

I keep most of my “EDC” stuff in my bag — chapstick, keys, hand sani, etc.

If I’m going out for a while and I expect it to get dark, I like to pack a flashlight.

I used to carry a knife but sometimes it makes going into bars and clubs awkward so I usually leave it at home now

[-] Oberyn@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago
  • phone
  • wallet
  • keys
  • lꝏp earplugs
  • neck strap attached to case for above

… yes that's literally it !

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

Keys, phone, wallet. Watch if needing to know the time is relevant on my trip.

I'm a simple man.

[-] quediuspayu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Keys, I want to get back in eventually.

Everything else depends on where I'm going.

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