On carrying things

I hear some people are carrying tourniquets in the name of being prepared for the worst. It doesn’t take much space, is cheap and could come in handy. From a pragmatic perspective there is no reason not to. This logic extends to a bunch of other products, depending on individual sensitivities. Hardcore preppers and meticulous moms carry a lot of stuff, so do I. Mostly because I had to. Being out and about with kids requires some prep, be it simply snacks and wipes.

An individual's carry says a lot. As usual we’re all different. How so? What drives the need to be ready? Ready for what? 

Although I’m not a particularly organized person. I just like the exercise of selection and update. Due to the fairly low cost and high utility of the process I kept it organic. Regular cleaning and refills make it happen. Little (often metal) objects are so satisfying to hold and play with, kids too. They love to go through the stuff and scavenge for loose dry raising or chew on a watch strap.

My interest comes down to making things generally easier. I tried to cut avocados and apples with house keys, wipe toddlers with old tissues, and pull a tick with my nails… I learned my lessons.

This feels more like home than my actual home. I can’t hold my house or feel much of a sense of physical connection with it. I spend most of my days wanting to get out of it. It’s the little things on me that make me feel at home in the world. The cost of bags these days reflect our obsession for carrying things. It’s all comfort. That’s why I like the topic. I like to see what makes people feel comfortable.

I have not used the term EDC to avoid association with the image one may have due to social media, but that’s pretty much it. I won’t make a list but I’ll indulge in a photo.

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