EDC Varies Day-by-Day Depending on Work and Activities

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 One of the things I've learned about EDC (Every Day Carry) is that 'one size does not fit all.'  I am often out making visits and doing other job-related work wearing dress clothes.  For that I am an EDC minimalist.  I carry a SAK Rambler and a Gerber Dime (see other post).  But if I know I'm going to be active at the Fire Department or some other non-work project or activity, especially outdoors, I have other carries: 1.) For lighter work a SOG Powerpint multitool and a SAK Tinker, or another pocket knife like a Civivi Mini Praxis;  2.) For slightly heavier work  I carry a Gerber Multi-Plier MP600 and a SAK Super Tinker (which compensates with a pair of scissors not included in the MP600, a good multitool used by the military but lacking a few things), and 3.) a Gerber Dual-Force and maybe a more sizeable pocket knife or very heavy work requiring a robust tool, maybe even a fixed blade.  

 Perhaps you are different, but EDC should be tailored to circumstances and needs.  You don't need to carry everything with you everywhere and every time you go somewhere!

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