Here’s my minimal everyday carry (what I keep in my pockets) for September 2017.

If you’re not familiar with the concept of everyday carry (or EDC), it’s a pretty simple concept.

Your EDC is what you carry with you, well, every day when you leave your house.

Whether you’re going to work, school, out with friends, on a date or just running errands, you take a specific set of stuff with you.

Most men are very particular and intentional about what they carry because, unlike women who carry purses, we only have so much space to keep our things (in our pockets).

EDC is also kind of a hobby. Some guys are into collecting EDC items – sometimes called “pocket jewelry” – like multitools, flashlights, knives or other small weapons.

It’s not that they carry all of this stuff with them every time they go somewhere – it’s more of a hobby or passion.

For me, I try to be as minimalist as possible. What do I really need?

I don’t like the feeling of too much stuff in my pockets, especially since I like wearing slim fit pants.

That’s why I try to limit myself to the bear essentials. That’s what I’m going to show you today.

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#1: Phone (iPhone 7)

Since I use my phone for work, I usually upgrade to the latest model. I never opt for the larger version, which in this case is the iPhone 7 Plus.

In my opinion, it’s overkill, and the 7 is already a little too big for my hands.

I’ve never liked using phone cases, and believe it or not, I’ve never broken a phone or cracked a screen.

So much effort and thought was put into the way this phone was designed, and to me, a case sort of ruins the form and aesthetic. It also adds bulk – extra thickness and weight. And the really thin cases don’t offer any protection.

I keep my phone in my right pocket, pretty much all the time.

#2: wallet (anson calder 1/8”)

I’m a firm believer in minimalist wallets, and this is the best one I’ve found so far. I’ve been using it for a couple of years, and it’s aging beautifully.