Front right pocket: phone (and prybar if there’s a 5th pocket).
Front left pocket: everything pocket, begleri, lighter, keys, picks, everything important, with knife clipped to the top of the pocket (and pry bar next to it if there’s no 5th pocket)
Rear right pocket: wallet attached with a wallet chain for security reasons
Rear left pocket: flashlight and any odd flat things like receipts/notes
Sling bag: AirPods, eyedrops, comb, etc (watch goes into the sling if I’m walking through a dodgy area)
I used to rock knife in the back pocket but since getting a flashlight I now rock it front pocket. Also if I’m not carrying a sling I put the things that I would likely need in my front right pocket (like my loupe, zambuck, that sorta stuff)
I bought a couple pairs of these shorts from 5.11: [Taclite Pro 11-inch Ripstop Shorts | Superior Comfort and Durability | 5.11 Tactical® (511tactical.com)](https://www.511tactical.com/taclite-short-11-inch.html)
Otherwise like if I'm at work I carry a lot of it in my Counteract bag minus the essentials.
I only have experience with their men’s line but Duer pants look modern but are very functional.
The main selling points, which also apply to the women’s line, is generally 5 pockets and a gusset. The gusset is basically the classic Chuck Norris action jeans so you can sidekick someone without splitting your crotch area.
The pockets are well thought out and the fifth “coin” pocket is so deep on the men’s line that I can stick a full size folder in there (Adamas, Socom Bravo, Stitch).
I think they are Canadian, so should be cheap if converting USD to Canadian funny money.
Front right pocket is my knife for general every thing use. Left is Fenix tk20r and secondary knife which is rarely used to keep the edge razor sharp so I have a knife with a clean sharp edge if the specific need should arise. The one I keep on the right is sharp too of course, but the left one is like brand new kinda sharp which is the purpose. Multi tool is on my belt and in my tiny pocket usually a second, smaller, Multi-Tool with different tools than the big one
- *Right front pocket*: an Orbitkey key holder holding a few keys and an Atwood Keyton (handles any necessary prying to keep knife out of trouble), plus a car fob. Pocket knife (varies, currently Hinderer XM-18) clipped to back edge of pocket.
- *Watch/5th pocket*: Emisar D4V2 flashlight with 18350 tube (about 2000 lumens, not much bigger than a C battery), and Victorinox Rambler (used to be a Leatherman Squirt S4, but sadly that was lost and is discontinued).
- *Left front pocket*: iPhone, AirPods Pro (phone top down, screen towards leg for maximum protection).
- *Right back pocket*: Flowfold Billfold wallet (cards, cash, ID, and a few notecards), a KN-95 mask, and a Fisher Space Bullet Pen laying horizontally across bottom of picket.
- *Left back pocket*: a credit-card-sized plastic envelope with a folded microfiber glass-cleaning cloth, occasionally a Zach Wood prybar (if i think i might need it, clipped to outer edge of picket), and occasionally a folded sheet of paper for one thing or another.
All of this rides just fine in jeans pockets, and I basically don’t notice that any of it is there.
If the situation warrants, I’ve got a Victorinox SwissTool in a pouch that can go on my belt, as well as a small AmphiPod pouch holding an Anker battery pack and cables for my phone. These two are rarely carried.
If I had more things that I needed to carry every day, I would go with either a belt pouch or BDU-style pants with thigh pockets, or both. I’ve also got a small shoulder bag I can carry if needed - this can carry a water bottle, iPad, and other assorted stuff. Bought originally for a honeymoon in Europe (where it worked exceptionally well), last used for a trip to Disneyland. Can be worn over one shoulder, or cross-body, depending on how secure it needs to be.
The vest society of North America /s
I usually only wear it when I'm logging, doing some metal work, working on my buddy farm equipment or working with leather. I don't like having my pants pockets full of stuff and I'm a bit of a hoarder when I find little things, I like having full range of motion in my legs, it gets hot in pants and I actually ruined a phones charge port last year because of it (moisture got in from me sweating and messed it up). Plus the 100 random "neat" things my add brain picks up fit perfectly in the breast pocket without jabbing me lol.
Side note, anyone know of any good pants to wear during the summer? Denim doesn't breath and ticks are bad this year.
Okay, it is acceptable to wear for the work you mentioned. I thought you were wearing a canvas vest to the office job and grocery store.
I really like the brand Klättermusen: they can be a little pricey but their pants are awesome and they have a lot of breathable options.
Hahaha no no, I basically wear it anytime chunks of something are coming back at me, when I need more hands or working with sharp things (has actually saved me a couple of times from my stupidity), that made me laugh.
Thanks, I'll have to check them out! I don't ever mind paying more for a quality product.
I don't carry much dump, just a cell phone, an edc pouch, and a high candela flashlight. My EDC pouch contains a lot of other stuff, but externally it’s just a pouch, and they all fit in my tactical cargo pants.
BTW, is this convergent evolution? The OP is dressed almost exactly like me, cargo shorts, non-metallic belt, and mid-calf socks, lol.
Keychain with some small tools, a MiniChamp Alox SAK, a Sofirn SC01 flashlight in the front left pocket with a Bundeswehr hanky as a stopper.
Folder in the front right pocket.
Leather card slip with a Bullet Space Pen in the right cargo pocket
Headphones in the left cargo pocket.
Phone in its snug fit dedicated pocket on the right.
This leaves me with three empty pockets on my cargo pants. And all this would also fit easily in jeans.
Cargo pants (2 phones, wallet, card wallet, id wallet, flashlight, work champ, pm2) . Sheath for leather-man. iwb 9mm. Backpack for things I need but not at an arms reach. Too many things to list for backpack. And it changes based off of what I am doing. Lunch box for food. EDC insulated water bottle. Sometimes I also add a coffee cup. Sometimes I also carry a laptop bag. It can be a lot. Sometimes I go through everything trying to reduce it. But it is all stuff I use or need on a regular basis.
"hanging pockets" like we call them in danish are in front of an extra pair of pockets! I have my phone in the front right normal pocket so there's space in the hanging one for screws and bits and whatever.
For real some of the EDC fit outs here need a full on toolbox, at that stage may as well have proper tools lol. Multi and a torch is about as far as I’d want to go
knife clipped in right pocket.
lighter in right pocket.
facility keys clipped in left pocket.
phone in left pocket.
wallet right rear pocket.
rag/hankerchief left rear pocket.
radio bracket on belt.
holster for multitool and flat knipex on belt.
flashlight, pen, scribe, voltage sniffer left breast pocket.
notepad and smokes right breast pocket.
Most people on here list things they like and touch every day as every day "carry".
Some legitimately pack their pockets to max capacity and can't access anything without careful easing or dumping their pocket.
A few are so bad as to say they are carrying multiple bags / belt pouches with just random and/or esoteric gear that isn't close to the realm they work or live in. (Four quick wireless charge batteries? Two long range radios? Really? Like why...?)
Those last are the ones in EMS/Rescue/Fire we would call "Ricky Rescue", all the gear, zero of the training/knowledge.
Wranglers relaxed fit jeans in black. Standard five pockets.
EDC organizer in the left, items on either side for both front pockets as well as in, belt stiffs, and utilization of both back pockets and the watch pocket
I posted them on another comment, but here is a link [shorts ](https://tuffshop.co.uk/snickers-6141-allroundwork-stretch-shorts-holster-pockets-khaki-green-black.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu8uyBhC6ARIsAKwBGpQc8BtB6OTN69sbBPaBUtkND3izZzmvT5fDYu5BTDMprdVsl8ycaHgaAmwWEALw_wcB)
Work day carry:
Knife clipped to belt.
iPhone with magsafe wallet & battery attached, Samsung note with magsafe battery attached, airpods pro in pockets
Satchel has MacBook air, charger for it, shargeek battery pack, chargers for both phones and laptop, usbc mini hub, and deodorant.
Weekend carry is usually everything that doesn't live in the satchel.
Used to carry more than the above, but have trimmed out a lot. I have a over the shoulder bag that I can't wait to move back into next week and leave laptop & satchel at home 😊
Generally my layout looks like:
Right Pocket - Two wallet, Folding knife clipped to pocket.
Left Pocket - Magazine, AirPods, Pen clipped to pocket
Back Right Pocket - Cell Phone
Back Left Pocket - Bandana, Microfiber Cloth
Change Pocket - Hawaiian Dollar, Guitar Pick
Outside of my pockets:
Keys clipped to belt loop
Holster
Nope if you open carry which clipped to your pocket is considered it here then it’s an automatic arrest they don’t give a shit. If you conceal it then it cannot be 4 inches or longer. You also cannot legally carry a knife for self defense. If it’s used for defense then it’s illegal.
“Is it illegal to carry a knife in public view?
New York City law prohibits carrying a knife that can be seen in public, including wearing a knife outside of your clothing. This applies to all knives, even if the blade is not exposed. When any portion of the knife is visible, such as the clip, hinge or top, this is considered in public view. This rule does not apply to those who carry knives for work that customarily requires the use of such knife, members of the military, or on-duty ambulance drivers and EMTs while engaged in the performance of their duties.
New York City also prohibits the possession in public of a knife with a blade that is 4 or more inches regardless of whether any part of the knife, including the blade, is visible or concealed. This rule does not apply to those who carry knives for work that customarily requires the use of such knife, members of the military, or on-duty ambulance drivers and EMTs while engaged in the performance of their duties.”
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/faq/knives-faq.page#:~:text=New%20York%20City%20also%20prohibits,blade%2C%20is%20visible%20or%20concealed.
Would that include cooks and chefs? Places my brother worked here, they all had a knife roll with their fancy expensive cooking knives, and carried them back and forth to work.
Yes for real it’s considered open carry and cops stop you all the time for it and arrest you for having it clipped to your pocket. Also, if you say you’re using it for self defense then it doesn’t matter how big it is you’re getting arrested as it is illegal to possess a knife or weapon for self defense smh.
Basicly everything is small crossbody bag
Crossbody bag:
-2 pens
-flashlight
-all the cards/documents
-suncream
-a little bit of cash just in case
And knife on my neck
Front left: flashlight (clipped), earbud case, sometimes chapstick
Right front: knife (clipped), tiny adjustable pliers, tiny folding lockpick set
Back left: pen, marker, wallet
Back right: phone
Keys clipped to belt loop
Pistol in holster at 12:00 or 3:00
Left front pocket: phone
Right front pocket: knife, eyedrops
Right back pocket: wallet
Left back pocket: glasses cloth, flashlight
Right leg pocket (additional pocket near knee, commonly found on Dickies and Carhartts): pry bar
Belt loop: keys clipped on
Shirt pocket: pen
My personal goal is to cover my daily needs while maintaining a lightweight and silent carry, which is why I try not to exceed 1 tool per pocket. And my keys are on a bow shackle with washers between, so they don’t jingle.
Back when I was a commercial property manager, my uniform required me to wear 5.11 tactical cargos, so I had a million pockets and carried more, but these days I only need what’s mentioned above, and most days I don’t even carry the pry bar, since I need it much less in my current position.
I love reading posts like this and seeing people’s setups, here’s mine:
Phone in front left pocket.
Wallet, lip balm, small notebook, and pen in right front pocket
Keys in right pocket watch pocket
Kershaw Iridium clipped into my waistband
Depending on what I’m wearing TQ in my cargo pocket or in an IWB holster at 10 o’clock
I wear either carpenter pants or Duluth trading co jeans with the extra back pocket with a ToK belt holster and that gives me more than enough pockets for what I carry
Arc Co pocket protectors for me. Currently the ripcord with my multitool and flashlight in right front pocket with box cutter clipped to edge of pocket. Phone and arc's Flint EDC lighter case with zippo, o'pen mini, and Leatherman bits in left front. Right rear is usually my wallet, but depending on pants I'll swap to left rear and have my keys (while clipped to belt loop) in back right. (I only have my key case, keychain flashlight(imini2), and Victorinox 580 on my keys.)
If that were true I'd be walking around naked fella because I have tattoos down both arms, chest, back and both legs...and yet I usually wear long sleeves and only wear shorts when It's rather hot. Working in forestry shorts are not always a very good call. If u ain't got owt nice to say...then don't! :D much love ❤️
I carry a wallet in my right front pocket, a phone in my left front pocket, keys clipped to a right front belt loop, a knife in my right rear pocket, and a PST in my fifth pocket.
Anything beyond that is overkill for *me* and unnecessary. I do have bike tools (along with a flashlight), but those are only with me when cycling.
Not the guy, but crankbrothers multitools are nice. If you're talking for working at home out of a tool box then Park, Pedros or... if you're feeling bougie... Abbey tools. You can also absolutely just build a box at harbor freight and grab the bike specific tools from your manufacturer of choice to finish it out.
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Plus a frame pump and extra brake cables and shift cables!
Overpriced tactical pants that I buy on sale mostly, they don’t look tactical, but they have 8-12 pockets, all are made of good fabric that is comfortable in almost any temperature.. Vertx Brand is probably my favorite.
The vast majority of us aren’t carrying all that crap on our body. Jeans has key fob, wallet, phones, flashlight, and pocket knife. Anything else is in the backpack.
I only carry enough stuff to fit in my pockets usually so just that. If I’m not wearing a jacket/it doesn’t have enough pockets (in the summer) AND my pants don’t have pockets (like if I’m wearing shorts), I’ll carry everything in a pouch in a tote bag. I like tote bags because they fold up nice and small, and I use them for books and groceries and stuff, and I get free ones with all my magazine subscriptions. You can get pretty fun looking ones too.
Jeans contents-
Left front pocket: minimalist leather wallet
Right front pocket: Swiss army rambler, lip balm, olight i1r2 pro, sometimes a Titanium pill case
Left back pocket: phone
Right back pocket: face mask
Beltloop: keys on a caribeaner (including a doohickey)
Occasionally I add a folding knife, my sog PowerPint, or a zebra f701 to my right pocket, but for day to day, this is the contents of my pants pockets. If I'm leaving home for a bit I take a backpack or crossbody with more stuff but this is what's always in my pockets.
Pocket knife goes in my right pocket (preferably clipped to pocket lip, but sometimes dropped in depending on situation and company).
Flashlight is on the carabineer that serves as my keyring, clipped to my right belt loop.
Wallet is my phone case. That goes in my left front pocket.
Eyeglasses or prescription sunnies hang around my neck on Croakies.
Garmin on my wrist of course.
That's what I carry around the house and most short trips (walk the dog, meet a friend at the bar down the block, etc). Going farther?
Clip on an inconspicuous belt bag containing Leatherman, pepper spray (in its own pocket for quick access), chapstick, energy bar (I'm a father of 3 and half of a bar will stave off a hangry mutiny for long enough to get something more substantial), and what I call my pocket briefcase - a large leather wallet containing a Parker Jotter and half dozen blank index cards, cash, more cards (library, etc), photos of my wife and kids, and the coin that my father carried from the day I was born.
A custom one from a guy named Josh in Wisconsin. It's made from XPac that looks like black denim. At the time he was making custom ultralight backpacks but I'm not sure if he's still in business.
https://acromoda.com/
Small backpack if I’m on foot or in the car.
Larger backpack if I’m on the bike (because I am also carrying tools, a lock, a towel, and possibly extra clothes)
For me, it's FXD WP-3 work pants (or LS-1 shorts, depending on the weather). All the pockets I could ask for, but without the cargo-ey bulge. Works great as long as the things I carry have clips (so they do!).
Then there's a Groove Belt to hold it all up. 😂
Professor
Left pocket (slacks):
-Swiss Army Knife
-Chapstick
-Pouch w/ Rosary and Sacred Heart Badge
Right Pocket (slacks):
-Keys
Rear Pocket:
-Leather Wallet
Left Breast Pocket (Sport Jacket):
-Parker Sonnet Fountain Pen
-Parker Classic Mechanical Pencil
Right Breast Pocket (Sport Jacket):
-iPhone
Small Pocket (Sport Jacket):
-Business Cards
Then I have a substantial daily backpack/get home bag which includes, among other things; a larger knife, paracord, tool pouch, trauma first aid kit, electronic pouch, grooming pouch, and religious items pouch.
Belt. Simple as that. All my heavy shit has a holster on a belt. I dont edc a gun. Just tools for the job. But to be fair thats my work edc. Actual edc is phone wallet keys knife flashlight. Oh and a hand caster the size of a dog tag and usually a multitool. And a knipex cobra xs.
Front left - multitool and chapstick
Front right - phone
Coin pocket - minichamp
Rear right - wallet
At work some of this shifted around as I have cargo pants, but my overall gear weight isn’t that significant, maybe five pounds.
Am a woman, but my skirts usually have pockets. The most crucial things like keys and wallet go there, as well as a small SAK and a Gerber Dime (still happy, it doesn't see heavy use but is a lifesaver in certain situations!), anything more specialized lives in my work bag and is not true EDC as it stays at home on my off days
On the daily on my own time I just have a knife or multi tool and a flashlight in my pockets with wallet phone lighter multiple gerbils etc. sometimes a fanny pack purse (THATS MY PURSE, I DONT KNOW YOU)
aka “sling bag”. If we’re going out to the beach or out and about I’ll throw extras in there. At work similar but I have six in one and knipex in the pocket, phone on a belt clip and a belt holster for plight and leatherman. Also those shorts are wild I would get a small tool bag and carry it sling bag style
Thanks for contributing to /r/EDC. Unfortunately, your post/comment was removed because it’s uncivil. Name calling, insults, mocking, condescension, gatekeeping, or any other form of incivility is not tolerated in this community.
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This is more than enough for most days. Goes in my front pants pockets, except for the handkerchief.
Soon to be backpack as I'm changing my occupation. But in the meantime Walmart vest, and considering I work in the freezer my jacket pockets. I've got 11 pockets.
Left pocket: phone, right pocket: Chapstick and earbuds, left back pocket: notepad, right rear: wallet or nothing (wallet stays in my truck/lunchbox during work). Belt holster for knife, flashlight, pen, sharpie.
Prison pocket also works wonders. Just be mindful of others when you have to deploy any of your EDC stored there, they may not “get it.” I also recommend utilizing a ziplock bag for organization and initial installation.
From my quick Google search, it appears to be this right here. Maybe the color is a little different from OP’s use
https://workweargurus.com/products/snickers-6141-allroundwork-slim-fit-stretch-shorts-with-holster-pockets-black-green-khaki-navy-grey-blue-colour1
Yes those are the ones, these are the link to my color:
https://tuffshop.co.uk/snickers-6141-allroundwork-stretch-shorts-holster-pockets-khaki-green-black.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu8uyBhC6ARIsAKwBGpQc8BtB6OTN69sbBPaBUtkND3izZzmvT5fDYu5BTDMprdVsl8ycaHgaAmwWEALw_wcB
For my work EDC I have slim cargo pants
Right pocket has my phone
Left pocket has my knife and handkerchief
Back right pocket will hold my packable water bottle holder if I'm not using it
Right cargo pocket has my notepad folio with my little notepad, pen, and reference guide for my job in it
Left cargo pocket holds whatever power bank I'm using that day
Two ALPAKA Hub pouches on my belt
Left one with first aid (bandages, wound sealing gel, liquid bandage, antiseptic spray, and antibiotic ointment)
Right pouch with my wallet, solid cologne, chapstick, gum, sometimes a small power bank in the front pocket of that pouch
And for a flashlight I'll alternate on my belt.
TECHNICALLY there's more but it's stuff in my backpack that I take to and from work
Oh and a neck fan bc I commute by electric scooter and our A/C sucks (AICE Lite by RANVOO)
Purse. Even if I could count on having pockets, I don't want to have to handle every item every day to move between my old and new clothes, and don't need everything weighing down my trousers when I wear them
I’ve yet to find a good organizer for my pocket carry. That being said it’s not too bulky.
I carry my phone with a wallet attached on my left pocket
keys on the belt loop
right pocket I keep chapstick, a pocket knife, listerine strips, spare hair ties, pill container, a pen, and my air pods
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My wallet and keys go into my right pocket. My knife clips into my right pocket. Watch goes on wrist. Cell pone goes in my left pocket. Pen clips to my collar. Gun goes into holster on my inner right waistband. I wear black T-shirt and shorts every day.
I’d like some of you to slow down and reread the original post, which states that this is their work carry, which means it’s going to seem like a lot.
Front right pocket: phone (and prybar if there’s a 5th pocket). Front left pocket: everything pocket, begleri, lighter, keys, picks, everything important, with knife clipped to the top of the pocket (and pry bar next to it if there’s no 5th pocket) Rear right pocket: wallet attached with a wallet chain for security reasons Rear left pocket: flashlight and any odd flat things like receipts/notes Sling bag: AirPods, eyedrops, comb, etc (watch goes into the sling if I’m walking through a dodgy area) I used to rock knife in the back pocket but since getting a flashlight I now rock it front pocket. Also if I’m not carrying a sling I put the things that I would likely need in my front right pocket (like my loupe, zambuck, that sorta stuff)
I bought a couple pairs of these shorts from 5.11: [Taclite Pro 11-inch Ripstop Shorts | Superior Comfort and Durability | 5.11 Tactical® (511tactical.com)](https://www.511tactical.com/taclite-short-11-inch.html) Otherwise like if I'm at work I carry a lot of it in my Counteract bag minus the essentials.
my entire edc lives in a folio. I carry it everywhere.
Also curious as a chick dealing with chick pants with hardly ever any functional pockets 🙄😒
I only have experience with their men’s line but Duer pants look modern but are very functional. The main selling points, which also apply to the women’s line, is generally 5 pockets and a gusset. The gusset is basically the classic Chuck Norris action jeans so you can sidekick someone without splitting your crotch area. The pockets are well thought out and the fifth “coin” pocket is so deep on the men’s line that I can stick a full size folder in there (Adamas, Socom Bravo, Stitch). I think they are Canadian, so should be cheap if converting USD to Canadian funny money.
Thanks for the tip!
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OP works in forestry. Why would he have short socks?
Right front pocket: phone and pocket knife. Left front pocket: wallet, neo mag w/spare. Right back pocket: multitool and keys
Front right pocket is my knife for general every thing use. Left is Fenix tk20r and secondary knife which is rarely used to keep the edge razor sharp so I have a knife with a clean sharp edge if the specific need should arise. The one I keep on the right is sharp too of course, but the left one is like brand new kinda sharp which is the purpose. Multi tool is on my belt and in my tiny pocket usually a second, smaller, Multi-Tool with different tools than the big one
In summer. Cargo shorts. Wranglers or similar.
- *Right front pocket*: an Orbitkey key holder holding a few keys and an Atwood Keyton (handles any necessary prying to keep knife out of trouble), plus a car fob. Pocket knife (varies, currently Hinderer XM-18) clipped to back edge of pocket. - *Watch/5th pocket*: Emisar D4V2 flashlight with 18350 tube (about 2000 lumens, not much bigger than a C battery), and Victorinox Rambler (used to be a Leatherman Squirt S4, but sadly that was lost and is discontinued). - *Left front pocket*: iPhone, AirPods Pro (phone top down, screen towards leg for maximum protection). - *Right back pocket*: Flowfold Billfold wallet (cards, cash, ID, and a few notecards), a KN-95 mask, and a Fisher Space Bullet Pen laying horizontally across bottom of picket. - *Left back pocket*: a credit-card-sized plastic envelope with a folded microfiber glass-cleaning cloth, occasionally a Zach Wood prybar (if i think i might need it, clipped to outer edge of picket), and occasionally a folded sheet of paper for one thing or another. All of this rides just fine in jeans pockets, and I basically don’t notice that any of it is there. If the situation warrants, I’ve got a Victorinox SwissTool in a pouch that can go on my belt, as well as a small AmphiPod pouch holding an Anker battery pack and cables for my phone. These two are rarely carried. If I had more things that I needed to carry every day, I would go with either a belt pouch or BDU-style pants with thigh pockets, or both. I’ve also got a small shoulder bag I can carry if needed - this can carry a water bottle, iPad, and other assorted stuff. Bought originally for a honeymoon in Europe (where it worked exceptionally well), last used for a trip to Disneyland. Can be worn over one shoulder, or cross-body, depending on how secure it needs to be.
Left front pocket - keychain (including flashlight), multitool. Right front pocket - phone, wallet. Left back pocket - handkerchief
Depends
in my jeans pocket because I aint no mall cop
Right front pocket = Phone. Left front pocket = Pouch. That's it.
I'm mirrored from you but same.
As long as it isn't too hot, I have a nice thick canvas vest I wear with lots of pockets
Lol who are you people???
The vest society of North America /s I usually only wear it when I'm logging, doing some metal work, working on my buddy farm equipment or working with leather. I don't like having my pants pockets full of stuff and I'm a bit of a hoarder when I find little things, I like having full range of motion in my legs, it gets hot in pants and I actually ruined a phones charge port last year because of it (moisture got in from me sweating and messed it up). Plus the 100 random "neat" things my add brain picks up fit perfectly in the breast pocket without jabbing me lol. Side note, anyone know of any good pants to wear during the summer? Denim doesn't breath and ticks are bad this year.
Okay, it is acceptable to wear for the work you mentioned. I thought you were wearing a canvas vest to the office job and grocery store. I really like the brand Klättermusen: they can be a little pricey but their pants are awesome and they have a lot of breathable options.
Hahaha no no, I basically wear it anytime chunks of something are coming back at me, when I need more hands or working with sharp things (has actually saved me a couple of times from my stupidity), that made me laugh. Thanks, I'll have to check them out! I don't ever mind paying more for a quality product.
Love the tatts!!
I don't carry much dump, just a cell phone, an edc pouch, and a high candela flashlight. My EDC pouch contains a lot of other stuff, but externally it’s just a pouch, and they all fit in my tactical cargo pants. BTW, is this convergent evolution? The OP is dressed almost exactly like me, cargo shorts, non-metallic belt, and mid-calf socks, lol.
Besides pockets or a sling bag, sometimes I'll put them in my hat
I just don't need to carry that much stuff. Wallet, watch, phone, iems, knife. I'm good.
Is this unironic
I think your shorts are inside out! lol
Dig the Umbro socks
Keychain with some small tools, a MiniChamp Alox SAK, a Sofirn SC01 flashlight in the front left pocket with a Bundeswehr hanky as a stopper. Folder in the front right pocket. Leather card slip with a Bullet Space Pen in the right cargo pocket Headphones in the left cargo pocket. Phone in its snug fit dedicated pocket on the right. This leaves me with three empty pockets on my cargo pants. And all this would also fit easily in jeans.
Cargo pants (2 phones, wallet, card wallet, id wallet, flashlight, work champ, pm2) . Sheath for leather-man. iwb 9mm. Backpack for things I need but not at an arms reach. Too many things to list for backpack. And it changes based off of what I am doing. Lunch box for food. EDC insulated water bottle. Sometimes I also add a coffee cup. Sometimes I also carry a laptop bag. It can be a lot. Sometimes I go through everything trying to reduce it. But it is all stuff I use or need on a regular basis.
Why are all your pockets outside your shorts?
"hanging pockets" like we call them in danish are in front of an extra pair of pockets! I have my phone in the front right normal pocket so there's space in the hanging one for screws and bits and whatever.
Common for european work trousers.
For real some of the EDC fit outs here need a full on toolbox, at that stage may as well have proper tools lol. Multi and a torch is about as far as I’d want to go
knife clipped in right pocket. lighter in right pocket. facility keys clipped in left pocket. phone in left pocket. wallet right rear pocket. rag/hankerchief left rear pocket. radio bracket on belt. holster for multitool and flat knipex on belt. flashlight, pen, scribe, voltage sniffer left breast pocket. notepad and smokes right breast pocket.
Most people on here list things they like and touch every day as every day "carry". Some legitimately pack their pockets to max capacity and can't access anything without careful easing or dumping their pocket. A few are so bad as to say they are carrying multiple bags / belt pouches with just random and/or esoteric gear that isn't close to the realm they work or live in. (Four quick wireless charge batteries? Two long range radios? Really? Like why...?) Those last are the ones in EMS/Rescue/Fire we would call "Ricky Rescue", all the gear, zero of the training/knowledge.
Right front pocket: phone Left front pocket: car fob Right rear pocket: wallet Left rear pocket: 91mm SAK + keys Fifth pocket: 58mm SAK
Is that an anti-music tattoo I spot? Good to know there’s more of us in forestry.
Good eyes mate
I too would like to know what an anti music tattoo is, my only assumption is that it means listen to the forest not headphones?(in a nutshell)
Anti-music? Is this a hiking thing?
Not german tourist style, that's for sure!😀
Wranglers relaxed fit jeans in black. Standard five pockets. EDC organizer in the left, items on either side for both front pockets as well as in, belt stiffs, and utilization of both back pockets and the watch pocket
Regular pants
Nice ink
Your pockets have pockets…
Yo dawg I heard you like pockets in yo pockets!
How else you gonna EDC a telescope or 18 feet of good rope?
Exactly! I got to put that 22oz framing hammer i EDC somewhere.
Regular jean pockets
On my waste band and in my pockets But I'm 100% not carrying as much as you
Ok, I'm not seeing the answers, what shorts are those?
I posted them on another comment, but here is a link [shorts ](https://tuffshop.co.uk/snickers-6141-allroundwork-stretch-shorts-holster-pockets-khaki-green-black.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu8uyBhC6ARIsAKwBGpQc8BtB6OTN69sbBPaBUtkND3izZzmvT5fDYu5BTDMprdVsl8ycaHgaAmwWEALw_wcB)
Man, when i had a uniform allowance, I didn't mind dropping 100+ dollarydos on a set of pants. But damn, those are nice. They hold up pretty well?
Yeah this is my 2nd pair, they do pants too, real tough material, lots of pockets. for tradies they are perfect
As it says on the shorts, they're Snickers.
Appreciate it. Didn't notice that label.
Work day carry: Knife clipped to belt. iPhone with magsafe wallet & battery attached, Samsung note with magsafe battery attached, airpods pro in pockets Satchel has MacBook air, charger for it, shargeek battery pack, chargers for both phones and laptop, usbc mini hub, and deodorant. Weekend carry is usually everything that doesn't live in the satchel. Used to carry more than the above, but have trimmed out a lot. I have a over the shoulder bag that I can't wait to move back into next week and leave laptop & satchel at home 😊
Generally my layout looks like: Right Pocket - Two wallet, Folding knife clipped to pocket. Left Pocket - Magazine, AirPods, Pen clipped to pocket Back Right Pocket - Cell Phone Back Left Pocket - Bandana, Microfiber Cloth Change Pocket - Hawaiian Dollar, Guitar Pick Outside of my pockets: Keys clipped to belt loop Holster
Folding knife clipped to pocket here in NYC would get you charge and lock up overnight smh
Are there maximum size limits or is this any knife ?
Nope if you open carry which clipped to your pocket is considered it here then it’s an automatic arrest they don’t give a shit. If you conceal it then it cannot be 4 inches or longer. You also cannot legally carry a knife for self defense. If it’s used for defense then it’s illegal. “Is it illegal to carry a knife in public view? New York City law prohibits carrying a knife that can be seen in public, including wearing a knife outside of your clothing. This applies to all knives, even if the blade is not exposed. When any portion of the knife is visible, such as the clip, hinge or top, this is considered in public view. This rule does not apply to those who carry knives for work that customarily requires the use of such knife, members of the military, or on-duty ambulance drivers and EMTs while engaged in the performance of their duties. New York City also prohibits the possession in public of a knife with a blade that is 4 or more inches regardless of whether any part of the knife, including the blade, is visible or concealed. This rule does not apply to those who carry knives for work that customarily requires the use of such knife, members of the military, or on-duty ambulance drivers and EMTs while engaged in the performance of their duties.” https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/faq/knives-faq.page#:~:text=New%20York%20City%20also%20prohibits,blade%2C%20is%20visible%20or%20concealed.
Would that include cooks and chefs? Places my brother worked here, they all had a knife roll with their fancy expensive cooking knives, and carried them back and forth to work.
You’re allowed to carry for work purposes but you MUST NOT ever say that it’s for self defense if cops ever stop you because then it’s illegal.
Wait for real?
Yes for real it’s considered open carry and cops stop you all the time for it and arrest you for having it clipped to your pocket. Also, if you say you’re using it for self defense then it doesn’t matter how big it is you’re getting arrested as it is illegal to possess a knife or weapon for self defense smh.
Usually in a backpack because I wear leggings
Basicly everything is small crossbody bag Crossbody bag: -2 pens -flashlight -all the cards/documents -suncream -a little bit of cash just in case And knife on my neck
Right front pocket: Skeletool Back right: Wallet Right wrist: Casio 5600 Left pocket: Pen
If not pants pocket then Alpaka’s Pencil Pro pouch. iPhone 14 Pro, Air Pods Pro, Explorer Field Notes, Bellroy Micro pen, Anbernic RG28XX.
Front left: flashlight (clipped), earbud case, sometimes chapstick Right front: knife (clipped), tiny adjustable pliers, tiny folding lockpick set Back left: pen, marker, wallet Back right: phone Keys clipped to belt loop Pistol in holster at 12:00 or 3:00
Left front pocket: phone Right front pocket: knife, eyedrops Right back pocket: wallet Left back pocket: glasses cloth, flashlight Right leg pocket (additional pocket near knee, commonly found on Dickies and Carhartts): pry bar Belt loop: keys clipped on Shirt pocket: pen My personal goal is to cover my daily needs while maintaining a lightweight and silent carry, which is why I try not to exceed 1 tool per pocket. And my keys are on a bow shackle with washers between, so they don’t jingle. Back when I was a commercial property manager, my uniform required me to wear 5.11 tactical cargos, so I had a million pockets and carried more, but these days I only need what’s mentioned above, and most days I don’t even carry the pry bar, since I need it much less in my current position.
Nobody’s gotten a blowjob in cargo shorts since ‘Nam
As of this morning that's not accurate 🤣
I carry everything but my phone in a smallish crossbody/purse. Phone in my pocket and everything else in the bag.
I love reading posts like this and seeing people’s setups, here’s mine: Phone in front left pocket. Wallet, lip balm, small notebook, and pen in right front pocket Keys in right pocket watch pocket Kershaw Iridium clipped into my waistband Depending on what I’m wearing TQ in my cargo pocket or in an IWB holster at 10 o’clock
Leave it in the car or else a butt pack or a small backpack
I wear either carpenter pants or Duluth trading co jeans with the extra back pocket with a ToK belt holster and that gives me more than enough pockets for what I carry
Arc Co pocket protectors for me. Currently the ripcord with my multitool and flashlight in right front pocket with box cutter clipped to edge of pocket. Phone and arc's Flint EDC lighter case with zippo, o'pen mini, and Leatherman bits in left front. Right rear is usually my wallet, but depending on pants I'll swap to left rear and have my keys (while clipped to belt loop) in back right. (I only have my key case, keychain flashlight(imini2), and Victorinox 580 on my keys.)
Add a moose 🫎 tattoo
i love it when people with leg tattoos purposefully wear shorts so they can display them /s
If that were true I'd be walking around naked fella because I have tattoos down both arms, chest, back and both legs...and yet I usually wear long sleeves and only wear shorts when It's rather hot. Working in forestry shorts are not always a very good call. If u ain't got owt nice to say...then don't! :D much love ❤️
Man, I love it when people force me to scroll further bc i have to scroll past their useless insults that do nothing to move the conversation forward.
How does it in any way affect you?
I carry a wallet in my right front pocket, a phone in my left front pocket, keys clipped to a right front belt loop, a knife in my right rear pocket, and a PST in my fifth pocket. Anything beyond that is overkill for *me* and unnecessary. I do have bike tools (along with a flashlight), but those are only with me when cycling.
What bike tools do you recommend?
Not the guy, but crankbrothers multitools are nice. If you're talking for working at home out of a tool box then Park, Pedros or... if you're feeling bougie... Abbey tools. You can also absolutely just build a box at harbor freight and grab the bike specific tools from your manufacturer of choice to finish it out.
https://preview.redd.it/6973qj9c3t2d1.png?width=2448&format=png&auto=webp&s=c6d01256dee5051e27bcde0188eab26502524ec5 Plus a frame pump and extra brake cables and shift cables!
Zap carry
Yeah, no. My wife would kill me.
Overpriced tactical pants that I buy on sale mostly, they don’t look tactical, but they have 8-12 pockets, all are made of good fabric that is comfortable in almost any temperature.. Vertx Brand is probably my favorite.
This has attracted quite a variety of responses lol
It's pretty funny 😁
Is that you ranger dennis?!
I miss him. He got an absurd amount of hate, WHICH HE DID NOT DESERVE, over a shared passion among us.
The vast majority of us aren’t carrying all that crap on our body. Jeans has key fob, wallet, phones, flashlight, and pocket knife. Anything else is in the backpack.
Until I zoomed in on the right leg, his left, I was seeing a Power Ranger helmet with ears and antlers
I only carry enough stuff to fit in my pockets usually so just that. If I’m not wearing a jacket/it doesn’t have enough pockets (in the summer) AND my pants don’t have pockets (like if I’m wearing shorts), I’ll carry everything in a pouch in a tote bag. I like tote bags because they fold up nice and small, and I use them for books and groceries and stuff, and I get free ones with all my magazine subscriptions. You can get pretty fun looking ones too.
Jeans contents- Left front pocket: minimalist leather wallet Right front pocket: Swiss army rambler, lip balm, olight i1r2 pro, sometimes a Titanium pill case Left back pocket: phone Right back pocket: face mask Beltloop: keys on a caribeaner (including a doohickey) Occasionally I add a folding knife, my sog PowerPint, or a zebra f701 to my right pocket, but for day to day, this is the contents of my pants pockets. If I'm leaving home for a bit I take a backpack or crossbody with more stuff but this is what's always in my pockets.
Pocket knife goes in my right pocket (preferably clipped to pocket lip, but sometimes dropped in depending on situation and company). Flashlight is on the carabineer that serves as my keyring, clipped to my right belt loop. Wallet is my phone case. That goes in my left front pocket. Eyeglasses or prescription sunnies hang around my neck on Croakies. Garmin on my wrist of course. That's what I carry around the house and most short trips (walk the dog, meet a friend at the bar down the block, etc). Going farther? Clip on an inconspicuous belt bag containing Leatherman, pepper spray (in its own pocket for quick access), chapstick, energy bar (I'm a father of 3 and half of a bar will stave off a hangry mutiny for long enough to get something more substantial), and what I call my pocket briefcase - a large leather wallet containing a Parker Jotter and half dozen blank index cards, cash, more cards (library, etc), photos of my wife and kids, and the coin that my father carried from the day I was born.
What belt bag do you use or prefer?
A custom one from a guy named Josh in Wisconsin. It's made from XPac that looks like black denim. At the time he was making custom ultralight backpacks but I'm not sure if he's still in business. https://acromoda.com/
https://preview.redd.it/nq8hkwe1ts2d1.jpeg?width=576&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e59c1023233aeae7562b89a7c9a6e535bf4b04d8
Honestly I've started wearing bracers when I'm carrying heavier stuff and I've had a couple of folks compare my look to this pahahahaha
How do I carry my EDC? In my pockets. If I can’t fit it in my pockets, it’s not an EDC. It’s a hiking pack or a go bag.
suspenders
Small backpack if I’m on foot or in the car. Larger backpack if I’m on the bike (because I am also carrying tools, a lock, a towel, and possibly extra clothes)
Those socks are basically pockets too...
https://preview.redd.it/u1i9tkiwos2d1.jpeg?width=1959&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=92fba1645d4e6fcaa50fd7591bb538757f70d7dd
Good lord brother! Save some pussy for the rest of us.
not really after any pussy at work…
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Not like that.
Big fucking jacket It's a leather motorcycle jacket that's a lil too big for me with 6 pockets. The lil too big is important
For me, it's FXD WP-3 work pants (or LS-1 shorts, depending on the weather). All the pockets I could ask for, but without the cargo-ey bulge. Works great as long as the things I carry have clips (so they do!). Then there's a Groove Belt to hold it all up. 😂
Professor Left pocket (slacks): -Swiss Army Knife -Chapstick -Pouch w/ Rosary and Sacred Heart Badge Right Pocket (slacks): -Keys Rear Pocket: -Leather Wallet Left Breast Pocket (Sport Jacket): -Parker Sonnet Fountain Pen -Parker Classic Mechanical Pencil Right Breast Pocket (Sport Jacket): -iPhone Small Pocket (Sport Jacket): -Business Cards Then I have a substantial daily backpack/get home bag which includes, among other things; a larger knife, paracord, tool pouch, trauma first aid kit, electronic pouch, grooming pouch, and religious items pouch.
Vertx Deadletter Sling.
Belt. Simple as that. All my heavy shit has a holster on a belt. I dont edc a gun. Just tools for the job. But to be fair thats my work edc. Actual edc is phone wallet keys knife flashlight. Oh and a hand caster the size of a dog tag and usually a multitool. And a knipex cobra xs.
Front left - multitool and chapstick Front right - phone Coin pocket - minichamp Rear right - wallet At work some of this shifted around as I have cargo pants, but my overall gear weight isn’t that significant, maybe five pounds.
To actually answer the question, you have to have a good quality belt, I prefer the ratcheting kind.
Link to the shorts?
Snickers
Thems some nice cargo shorts.
Am a woman, but my skirts usually have pockets. The most crucial things like keys and wallet go there, as well as a small SAK and a Gerber Dime (still happy, it doesn't see heavy use but is a lifesaver in certain situations!), anything more specialized lives in my work bag and is not true EDC as it stays at home on my off days
I really hope you’re already married
Lmao! Or working
Both haha, no one with taste would have me looking like this now pahahaha
On the daily on my own time I just have a knife or multi tool and a flashlight in my pockets with wallet phone lighter multiple gerbils etc. sometimes a fanny pack purse (THATS MY PURSE, I DONT KNOW YOU) aka “sling bag”. If we’re going out to the beach or out and about I’ll throw extras in there. At work similar but I have six in one and knipex in the pocket, phone on a belt clip and a belt holster for plight and leatherman. Also those shorts are wild I would get a small tool bag and carry it sling bag style
These look like shorts that were turned insideout
UK people are just a different breed. Wtf am I looking at here?
It's called style pahahahaha (I'll be honest I have no taste, just wear what's comfy)
What are those beautiful shorts 😍
This is the dorkiest outfit of all time
We're on reddit dude. Manage your expectations
This is the new style of "work pants" I see marketed in Facebook ads. Really ill-engineered design if you ask me. Get a tool belt.
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https://preview.redd.it/lah3pnf88s2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bfebfcfc09aceaf6109a9140603a2c92f53821ca This is more than enough for most days. Goes in my front pants pockets, except for the handkerchief.
I carry simple. My Levis jeans work just fine 99% of the time. Even easier when Summer hits and I can reasonably bust out the Wrangler cargo shorts.
The only reason I know what “secateurs” are is because of Runescape.
Not this way, I kno that.
Grab some leather, waxed string, and a multitool and make yourself a tool belt with suspenders or a light work vest.
Wrangler Mountain Series pants. 7 pockets. No waiting
Soon to be backpack as I'm changing my occupation. But in the meantime Walmart vest, and considering I work in the freezer my jacket pockets. I've got 11 pockets.
Carpenter pants and a five gallon bucket
This made me laugh bc those cargo shorts look like a 5 gallon bucket to me
Left pocket: phone, right pocket: Chapstick and earbuds, left back pocket: notepad, right rear: wallet or nothing (wallet stays in my truck/lunchbox during work). Belt holster for knife, flashlight, pen, sharpie.
Fanny pack
Just get a better belt.
toolbelt, I carry a lot of tools every work day (Property Maintenance)
Prison pocket also works wonders. Just be mindful of others when you have to deploy any of your EDC stored there, they may not “get it.” I also recommend utilizing a ziplock bag for organization and initial installation.
ID those shorts bruh
From my quick Google search, it appears to be this right here. Maybe the color is a little different from OP’s use https://workweargurus.com/products/snickers-6141-allroundwork-slim-fit-stretch-shorts-with-holster-pockets-black-green-khaki-navy-grey-blue-colour1
Yes those are the ones, these are the link to my color: https://tuffshop.co.uk/snickers-6141-allroundwork-stretch-shorts-holster-pockets-khaki-green-black.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu8uyBhC6ARIsAKwBGpQc8BtB6OTN69sbBPaBUtkND3izZzmvT5fDYu5BTDMprdVsl8ycaHgaAmwWEALw_wcB
Yeah I've got old eyes and couldn't bring myself to zoom in on a crotch shot of some rando from the internet. Call me crazy. Thanks for the link
For my work EDC I have slim cargo pants Right pocket has my phone Left pocket has my knife and handkerchief Back right pocket will hold my packable water bottle holder if I'm not using it Right cargo pocket has my notepad folio with my little notepad, pen, and reference guide for my job in it Left cargo pocket holds whatever power bank I'm using that day Two ALPAKA Hub pouches on my belt Left one with first aid (bandages, wound sealing gel, liquid bandage, antiseptic spray, and antibiotic ointment) Right pouch with my wallet, solid cologne, chapstick, gum, sometimes a small power bank in the front pocket of that pouch And for a flashlight I'll alternate on my belt. TECHNICALLY there's more but it's stuff in my backpack that I take to and from work Oh and a neck fan bc I commute by electric scooter and our A/C sucks (AICE Lite by RANVOO)
Ummmm……Bro? Socks!
Oh shit I finally got it pahahahaha, I'm a little slow 🐌 😅
Ummmmm? Bro, come on The brand which manufactured the tube socks that your legs are engulfed by in photo….. umbro!
What's the issue?
This was aimed at op specifically. And i had to point it out because of how amazed i am you completely missed the joke
Left pocket: Wallet, phone, and flashlight Right pocket: headphones and knife Appendix: gun and spare mag(if carrying it)
My wife would divorce me if I looked like this walking out of the house… I keep 1-2 knives on me, everything else goes in a tasteful man-purse.
I’m a big fan of the Duluth Fire Hose cargo pants. If you want to edc everything in life you can. I use them in construction and in my everyday life
How do they hold up with scratches?
Not bad. I’d say depends on the scratch. A sharp metal stud can rip through anything if it gets you right
I second these pants
Backpack.
Everywhere?
Depends. Usual work days, yeah. If like the fam has a trip, I usually change it up. If it's just a dinner out, pockets.
Purse. Even if I could count on having pockets, I don't want to have to handle every item every day to move between my old and new clothes, and don't need everything weighing down my trousers when I wear them
I’ve yet to find a good organizer for my pocket carry. That being said it’s not too bulky. I carry my phone with a wallet attached on my left pocket keys on the belt loop right pocket I keep chapstick, a pocket knife, listerine strips, spare hair ties, pill container, a pen, and my air pods
Generally without my pubes/snail trail on display
Take it ur a clean shaven fella then? U do u haha
Nah I’m just messing with ya dude
https://preview.redd.it/qt0myh61dr2d1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=487959cf623b6f713faed1bdb61d370b8681f240 My wallet and keys go into my right pocket. My knife clips into my right pocket. Watch goes on wrist. Cell pone goes in my left pocket. Pen clips to my collar. Gun goes into holster on my inner right waistband. I wear black T-shirt and shorts every day.
What’s the dogs EDC?
I like dags
He is EDC. He rides in my backpack or carries himself.
Best accessory
What a good boy! Lovely little dude ❤️
Thanks!
Tru-Spec 24/7 shorts. Enough pockets to carry all my Batman crap
On molle belt
Has to be the weirdest pic I've seen all week.
U love it x
Absolutely.
I like the modest crop top
Gotta keep it pg for reddit 😉 haha
Right pocket: wallet, phone, keys Left pocket: Leatherman, spare mag Back pocket: Pocket knife Holster: Glock 19 Sling bag: Kindle, medical
You carry your wallet, phone, and keys all in the same pocket??