The Philosophy of Every Day Carry.

We look at many EDC posts on different channels on Youtube and the myriad websites and see people that need to gain some perspective about convenience. I've personally carried too much at times, but for a reason. You would tailor your load out for the scenario, so why not have a baseline of gear and add to it. For instance, why not carry a chest seal and band aids in your wallet? Takes up zero room and adds security.

Personally, my EDC is Wallet, Watch, Knife, Light, Phone, Keys. (That's also my verbal check in the morning) Everything after that is a choice. I can no longer wear a gun at work, the DOD says "Hell No" to that at this facility. I can deep cover carry, but that would be a very dicey thing to do. Other than work, I carry what fits my attire. I don't generally upscale my "Smoke Wagon" when I go someplace unsafe, I just don't go someplace unsafe- unless it's critical. If it's critical, I'll load out and bring backup.

The baseline idea is a set of gear that you don't deviate from and build on that. Upgrading and changing gear to fit you needs is easy and the transition can be made easy. Such as, I used to carry a 2 cell Surefire light, but it was too bulky. I stopped carrying a light and decided a phone was enough, then I tried searching for something in a loud room while talking on the phone. No dice. I switched to a streamlight 2-AAA stylus light but it was still a bit much. A single cell Microstream is now my go to option for an EDC light and it literally disappears next to my knife in my pocket.

A great option for keeping your EDC together is a valet. I've been carrying an auto knife for years, but it's against policy at the facility so I keep 2 knives in it and pick the one for the day. 

I believe you get the idea, but I'll go into more EDC detail when my new holster arrives from Green Force Tactical. They have something new I'm going to try out.