Ok, since many folks here don't have 'deploy to a combat zone' in their job description, how about sharing what you carry day-to-day on your person and why? AD guys, this is more along the lines of what you'd carry in your pockets or on your belt in garrison than your field-specific gear.
I try to always have:
- CRKT M16 Ti folder
- Kershaw Chive folder
- Photon III covert
- Mini Bic lighter
- Day Timer
- Mechanical pencil
- 3' 550 cord
- Change
- Wallet
- Gum/Listerine Breath Strips (I'm trying to be more considerate of others)
In my 'briefcase' for work I carry:
- Leatherman Wave
- Surefire E2e
- Small first aid kit
- Pens & Pencils
- 5' of 100mph tape
- Lansky triangle hone
- CMG Infinity Ultra AA LED
- Flat tire repair kit (tire levers, patches, CO2 inflator, hex wrenches, spoke wrench)
- Small bottle of Lubriderm
- bandana
- reading material
- steno notebook
- work-related stuff (only if absolutely necessary
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