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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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[–] cdzero@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 hour ago

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

I'm a simple man.

[–] DudenessBoy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 hour ago

I always do the pat check to make sure I have my wallet, phone, and dick

[–] quediuspayu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (1 children)

Keys, I want to get back in eventually.

Everything else depends on where I'm going.

[–] daniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 hour ago

Found the protester who knows about how to actually protest.

[–] ptc075@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 hour 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.

[–] bufalo1973@piefed.social 1 points 3 hours ago

Glasses, keys, wallet, phone.

[–] Wildmimic@anarchist.nexus 1 points 5 hours ago
  • Keys
  • Phone
  • Headphones
  • E-Cigarette
  • Steam Deck (I am pretty anxious when many people are in the subway - playing keeps my stress level down)
[–] s3rvant@lemmy.ml 4 points 9 hours ago

Nitroglycerin :(

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

[–] BurntWits@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 hours 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.

[–] Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Generally positive attitude

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

[–] GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 3 points 12 hours 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.

[–] NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 3 points 10 hours 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.

[–] LORDSMEGMA@sh.itjust.works 38 points 17 hours ago (1 children)
[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 6 points 16 hours ago

Yes, I always carry my notarized egg currency with me...

https://lemmy.world/post/25285662

[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 15 points 15 hours ago

"Testicles, spectacles, wallet, and watch"

Keys, glasses, wallet, and phone.

[–] HakunaHafada@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

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

[–] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 22 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

Shoes and shirt, or no service otherwise.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 14 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Donald Duck would be proud

[–] hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (1 children)

Donald Duck doesn't wear shoes, only shirt, bowtie and hat

Photo reference:

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 8 points 17 hours ago

Meh, that's not even required around my area. Just cover your junk and you're good. 👍

My list is exactly the same as yours! Phone, wallet, keys, airpods, and leatherman

[–] je_skirata@lemmy.today 22 points 17 hours ago (3 children)

My glasses. I can't see without my glasses

[–] wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 8 points 14 hours 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 7 points 14 hours 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.

[–] felixwhynot@lemmy.world 3 points 12 hours 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

[–] Zorro@mander.xyz 12 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

My parrot....I'm a pirate 🤫.

[–] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 7 points 17 hours ago

Yo ho ho brother

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.ca 11 points 17 hours ago (3 children)

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.

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[–] ilinamorato@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Earbuds.

I recently took up running, and when I did that I decided I was just going to wear my smartwatch and earbuds. I leave my phone in the house, I leave my keys in the garage (there's a keypad on the garage door), I don't even take the case for the earbuds.

When I go out for any reason other than running, I always take my phone, wallet, keys, earbuds, chapstick, a pen, and nail clippers. (I don't know why on that last one, but I've had a pair for my whole adult life, except when traveling by plane, and they come in handy a lot). I usually also wear my watch, but sometimes I forget to charge it and it has to stay on the charger.

So the only common item in those two lists is the earbuds.

In the vein of your positive attitude, I also try to always take with me a realization that everyone else is fighting a battle, too.

[–] CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Not sure what kind of watch and phone you have, but I just discovered that I can charge my watch from my phone using the wireless charging capability of the phone. I've owned both for 4 years now. (Both Samsung)

[–] ilinamorato@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago

Huh, that's handy. Mine are both Pixels, and alas the Pixel watch has a magnetic but not wireless charger.

[–] smiletolerantly@awful.systems 9 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Phone + Insulin pen.

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

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[–] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 5 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (3 children)

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 15 hours ago (1 children)

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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[–] snoons@lemmy.ca 6 points 16 hours ago (3 children)
  • 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 16 hours ago (2 children)

The amount of knives seems excessive lol.

[–] crazycraw@crazypeople.online 8 points 16 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 8 points 16 hours ago

Nah thats above board.

[–] snoons@lemmy.ca 3 points 14 hours 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 16 hours ago

This guy EDCs. And masturbates a lot apparently.

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[–] FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca 3 points 14 hours ago

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

[–] IronKrill@lemmy.ca 1 points 11 hours ago

For anything more than a short walk I always grab: Water bottle (or 2), hand sanitiser, wallet, phone, and keys. I don't like being thirsty.

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