My EDC

The Everyday Carry Sling Bag

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I recently made a foray into the ever evolving metrosexual space of sling bags.

This move came for a few reasons, but mostly that I was carrying more and more in my pockets daily and ran into issues with space. I like to be “the __ guy” - ie. the bottle opener guy, flashlight guy, etc. and this isn’t really possible in the modern pants era (especially in dress pants). I know women have been complaining for some time, and Ladies Rejoice! It seems gender equality is upon us in the pants storage space.

Enter the sling bag solution.

I needed something that wasn’t huge, was stylish with all sorts of dress codes (minus suits, I don’t think you can really pull this off with a suit), and doubled as a fanny - I like to wear one at the gym and for certain activities.

What I settled on was the Aer City Sling. It is now my defacto carry with me everywhere bag.

This is not to say that if I require only essential items (phone, keys, and wallet), I don’t take them out of the bag and just carry them (into a business meeting where I don’t need a Leatherman, for example), but the bag stays in the car.

For those of you asking, that’s a Hero Clip Mini on the bag, I use it to carry my water bottle and hang the bag on stuff.

So, What’s in the Bag?

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I’ve always liked these EDC videos/posts, so here’s my take on one.

I’ll break down the bag into the essentials and then my things that make this such a great carry all, how else would I carry all of this shit on my person?

The Essentials

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Phone (Usually on body in Right Pocket)

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1. Google Pixel 5

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   If you follow me, you know that I am a bit of a tin foil hatter.

   This phone seems like the best medium between security, privacy, and utility.

   No, I am not running Google’s Android on it, I have a custom ROM on the hardware.

   Case is a Spigen liquid armor case, and the phone is condomed up in screen and camera protectors.

   Pro tip: keep some money in the case, just in case (that’s some punnage right there.)

Wallet

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1. Ridgewallet Clone

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   Costs about $17 on Amazon, and holds as many cards as you really need. Money clip included.

   Holding up well after a year of use.

Keys

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Only interesting thing I have on my keys is a Kensington Lock key for locking up my laptop at coffeeshops.

The Every Days

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Leatherman

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1. Leatherman Wave

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   I use this thing more than you would think possible. It has everything you would need for light use, and has saved me in a pinch many a time.

Earphones

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1. Oneplus Buds Z

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   I can respect Airpod Pros, but I also didn’t want to spend a ton of money for something that seems to break on me after about 3 months of use. These are true wireless and cost less than $60 Canadian.

Lighter

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1. Brass Zippo with Butane Insert

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   I like candles and seem to light them every evening when relaxing. Butane is faster and looks dope.

Flashlight

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1. Streamlight ProTac

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   Great light, I used to carry around a microstream but wanted something a little beefier.

Pen and Notebook

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1. Moleskin Cahier and Uniball Jetstream

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   Sometimes physical notes are where it’s at for explaining and drawing things out.

Flashdrive

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1. Sandisk Extreme Pro

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   I have always carried a Flashdrive around since University. Sometimes the best way to transfer files is simply to plug in a usb drive and be on your way.

   This one is super fast, I believe the fastest flashdrive in the world.

Earpiece

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1. Plantronic Earpiece

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   I don’t hold my phone up to my ear, I prefer to look like an Uber driver.

Business Cards

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1. Card holder from Amazon

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   I keep 10 or so cards on me to hand out to prospective clients or partners.

Mask

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1. Less essential now, thank God.

The Nice to Haves

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Beard Comb

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1. Chicago Comb No. 1

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   Carbon Fiber and super durable. I love this thing and use it every day to keep the beard looking tidy.

Hand Sanitizer

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I always ask the girlfriend for this when we’re out, so might as well carry one around myself.

Deck of Cards

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1. Black waterproof cards

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   I’ve been learning card tricks and flourishes to entertain myself and others. These are an ultimate fidget tool and look dope.

Kobo

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1. Kobo Clara HD

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   I love e-readers and kobo is the king. Don’t @ me on this one.

   So much better than a Kindle in numerous ways.