https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-481776 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:29:32 +0000 rachylou 481776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so agree, bannannut: a measuring tape is handy. Used to carry a mini one all the time until i lost it. I just got a keyring measuring tape to replace it.</p> <p>I've got two purse organizers, LOL, for my work bag. I have to confess, I refuse to walk farther than from door to car with that bag. Otherwise, it's wallet, phone, and a pencil case worth of stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-480580 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:34:21 +0000 Anonymous 480580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. </p> <p>Large zip around wallet with every store discount card known to mankind.<br /> Burt's Bees Rhubarb lip balm<br /> mini hand lotion<br /> pad<br /> gum<br /> keys<br /> phone </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-480268 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:58:04 +0000 Kari 480268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right now, on Vacation, I've also added a camera, water bottle, and lightweight scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-480266 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:52:09 +0000 learning curve 480266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Re: measuring tape - BananaNutMuffin that makes sense. There have been times when I have missed out on a used furniture bargain because I suspected (but wasn't sure) that it wouldn't fit my car - a tape measure would have answered that for me! Pretty smart to have one of those on hand.</p> <p>Definitely agree that the men I know carry little because they (without really thinking about it) rely on their female partner to carry all the "emergency" supplies. I have definitely noticed this with (most but not all) moms &amp; dads of young kids. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-480263 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:43:25 +0000 Kari 480263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a fun idea for a thread. My everyday stuff I carry in my purse is not as minimal as it could be, but is getting better:<br /> Wallet, cell phone, headphones, used to carry an mp3 player before I got my iPhone, coin purse with tiny travel case of powder and concealer, lipstick, nail clippers, hand sanitizer, glasses cleaning cloth, breath mints, travel tin of Shea butter, keys. Usually my badge for work lives in my purse too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-480252 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:16:37 +0000 CocoLion 480252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My EDC --<br /> -Credit card case (cash is zipped into bag inside pocket). You minimize a lot of weight not carrying a big wallet.<br /> - keys<br /> - cell phone<br /> - Aveda lip gloss<br /> - small hand lotion (in winter, in summer it's a small sunscreen).<br /> - pen<br /> - cashmere fingerless gloves (winter)<br /> - sanitary products.<br /> - small container of medications<br /> - small brush<br /> - small hairspray</p> <p>I'm carrying a large bag now, so these items get reduced if I switch to a clutch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-480228 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:15:09 +0000 bj1111 480228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i envy you women who are so prepared. i'm lucky if i remenber to take my wallet on a regular basis! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-480111 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:34:36 +0000 banananutmuffin 480111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't speak for others, but I keep a tape measure in my car in case I'm buying furniture or something and need to know if it will fit into the space.</p> <p>I think men have it easier because they have deeper pockets, they don't mind if the pockets bulge with their EDC, and they don't need to carry lipstick! My hubby carries a<br /> folding knife, a money clip and his keys (which have a small flashlight attached). That's all he needs, 'cause I'm the one carrying the band-aids and the corkscrew! lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-480018 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:42:14 +0000 learning curve 480018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I realized a few years ago that commuting with my extra large tote bag (complete with umbrella, full-sized book, etc.) was causing me daily shoulder/headaches so I dramatically down-sized. Now my EDC is down to:<br /> - wallet<br /> - keys<br /> - hand sanitizer<br /> - band-aids<br /> - phone</p> <p>I usually carry a small cross-body bag to further lessen the strain on my shoulders.</p> <p>I am curious about the measuring tape that a couple of folks mentioned - is this something you use on a regular basis? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-480005 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:07:37 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 480005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting! I would like to be stuck with you in an emergency (including one where a drink was required!)</p> <p>My list is Mummy and Baby related, since I am with my daughter most of the time, I have a bag that caters to the two of us!</p> <p>Mummy:<br /> Card wallet<br /> Coin/Cash purse<br /> Iphone<br /> keys<br /> pen<br /> small note pad<br /> lip gloss<br /> stain remover wipes (as a result of baby)</p> <p>Baby Related:<br /> Nappies &amp; wipes<br /> Muslin cloth<br /> Bib<br /> wet face cloth in plastic bag<br /> a snack and a drink cup of water<br /> little plastic spoon<br /> paracetamol (teething!)<br /> teething gel<br /> a couple of toys </p> <p>Gosh that all sounds so glam...perhaps I do need that wine opener... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-480002 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:01:13 +0000 Jenava 480002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep it real:<br /> -keys (my house key and my bike lock key)<br /> -iphone<br /> -wallet (zip-around clutch-type)<br /> -lipgloss, lipstick or chapstick<br /> -bus pass</p> <p>ETA: How do boys do it? Even if I did wear pockets all the time I'm not sure I could fit all this stuff in my pockets... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479930 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:50:25 +0000 Kate 479930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am always carrying:</p> <p>wallet<br /> cell phone<br /> sunglasses (and their case)<br /> keys (with a swiss army knife key chain)<br /> pens<br /> Dr. Bronner's lip balm</p> <p>I know that this list will be a whole lot longer when I have kids...</p> <p>ETA: I just looked at the post from 5 months ago and my list is exactly the same, except that I somehow forgot to include my cell phone last time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479911 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:25:34 +0000 soobee 479911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great post, I love reading everyone's EDC Last month I discovered the joys of an organizer that can be moved from bag to bag. Heaven for an organizer like myself, with lots of junk to carry. My list of EDC:</p> <p>Mobile (cell) phone<br /> nail file<br /> lipgloss and lip balm<br /> "sanitary" products<br /> teeny notebook<br /> pencil<br /> tissues<br /> sunglasses<br /> compact/face powder<br /> pretty hanky for excess tropical perspiration<br /> keys<br /> reading glasses<br /> wallet </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479790 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:12:49 +0000 Parsley 479790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm about as minimal as you can get!</p> <p>i keep everything in a Chameleon purse organizer so I can change bags easily.<br /> <a href="http://chameleoninserts.com/" rel="nofollow">http://chameleoninserts.com/</a></p> <p>In it I have:<br /> Small wallet<br /> cell phone<br /> car key<br /> compact hairbrush<br /> lipstick<br /> emery board<br /> tissues<br /> pen</p> <p>That's it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479739 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:58:31 +0000 Debora 479739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun post!</p> <p>-cell phone<br /> -lipstick<br /> -chapstick<br /> -kleenex<br /> -wallet<br /> -sunglasses<br /> -contact lens solution/spare pair of contacts<br /> -emery board<br /> -mini mirror<br /> -mini tape measure<br /> -hand lotion<br /> -keys<br /> -cheaters (reading glasses) in an adorable animal print case which I keep on hand for when hubby can't read the menu </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479733 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:48:18 +0000 banananutmuffin 479733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may have to get a bigger purse! lol You guys are giving me ideas for more things to carry. I love the idea of carrying mini perfume... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479624 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:34:04 +0000 catgirl 479624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wallet (the checkbook size), small bag containing lipsticks and eyeliner, notebook and pen, iphone, keys. Team Minimal here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479567 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:40:12 +0000 MsMary 479567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, "EDC" is the best acronym I've heard in a long time!!</p> <p>My EDC is as follows:</p> <p>"Kangaroo keeper" that can easily move from purse to purse, containing</p> <p>emery board<br /> 3 lipsticks<br /> business cards<br /> hairbrush w/built-in mirror<br /> wallet<br /> checkbook<br /> mini tape measure<br /> contact lens case<br /> lip gloss<br /> sunglasses<br /> 2 pens<br /> handkerchief<br /> migraine meds<br /> iPhone earbuds<br /> reading glasses<br /> keys</p> <p>Also in my purse,</p> <p>iPhone<br /> iPad</p> <p>Most days I also carry a gym bag with my gym clothes and shoes plus hair elastics and hair clips </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479537 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:17:58 +0000 mamaKate 479537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a massive tote, to carry:<br /> -folio of work papers<br /> -work blackberry<br /> -personal phone<br /> -keys<br /> -business card case<br /> -diary (calendar notebook)<br /> -umbrella<br /> -large wallet with pockets for receipts and change<br /> -2 diapers + wipes<br /> -sunglasses<br /> -lunch, when I remember to get it out of the fridge!<br /> -small make-up bag containing mascara, lipstick, foundation, as well as emergency wardrobe items such as safety pin, stain stick, etc.<br /> -extra fold-up tote for shopping!<br /> -and sundry small things like a memory stick, a fold-up mirror, pens </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479525 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:01:32 +0000 rachylou 479525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It depends on whether or not I'm going in to the office.</p> <p>If I'm not, then it's:</p> <p>Wallet<br /> Kit (glucometer/test strips/lance, lipgloss, nail clipper/file, mini eyedrops for contacts)<br /> iPhone<br /> Compostable doggie bags<br /> Keys</p> <p>If I am, I add:</p> <p>Blueline A7 notebook<br /> Memory sticks<br /> Weleda hand lotion<br /> Neutrogena sunblock stick<br /> Multi-color editing pen/pencil<br /> Earphones<br /> Toiletry/med kit (extra inset for insulin pump, disposable "wisp" mini toothbrushes, listerine pocketpak breathmints, mini deodorant, disposable razor, Always thin pad w/ handiwipe)</p> <p>And square, insulated lunch bag with at least a couple of diet cokes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479515 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:48:38 +0000 Anonymous 479515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BNM, sounds like you're prepared for just about anything! I'm so impressed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479511 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:46:19 +0000 rae 479511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm like you! The bag that actually holds my stuff is a 9x6x3 makeup bag. </p> <p>In the makeup bag:<br /> wallet<br /> id/cc sleeve<br /> collapsible brush/mirror<br /> measuring tape<br /> coin purse<br /> mini lotion</p> <p>In the coin purse:<br /> lip gloss<br /> breath spray<br /> chapstick<br /> 4-5 mini perfume sprays</p> <p>in my actual purse:<br /> keys<br /> phone<br /> maybe sunglasses </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479482 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:02:32 +0000 banananutmuffin 479482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Yep, same topic. Interesting to read what everyone carries. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479479 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:59:13 +0000 Mo 479479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might find this post enlightening. <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-bag" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....n-your-bag</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479477 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:58:25 +0000 banananutmuffin 479477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yeah, I forgot my phone. That's always on me, too.</p> <p>The wristlet is pretty big... I think 7x9 inches with a gusseted bottom. I had it custom made on Etsy because I wanted a wristlet but couldn't find one big enough to hold all my stuff! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479470 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:53:40 +0000 Ana 479470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy cow! How big is your wristlet? I can't believe you fit all that in there, that's very impressive.</p> <p>I carry money/cards, lipstick, phone. If I know I might be some place that I have some down time, I bring my Kindle. If I'm going out to work, I bring my laptop, notebook and pen along with the other stuff.</p> <p>I'm so glad I don't have to carry a backpack full of papers and school books anymore! Good riddance! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-whats-your-edc#post-479467 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:51:06 +0000 banananutmuffin 479467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>EDC = Every Day Carry</p> <p>Basically, it's the stuff you carry in your purse/bag/pocket every day whenever you leave the house. Do you carry the same stuff always? Does it depend on the season?</p> <p>My EDC:</p> <p>- Folding knife<br /> - Mini flashlight<br /> - Wallet<br /> - Epi-pen<br /> - Mini First Aid Kit<br /> - Lipstick<br /> - Hairbrush/Mirror Combo<br /> - Chapstick<br /> - Mini Bic Lighter<br /> - Pen<br /> - Hand sanitizing wipes<br /> - Lollipops (for the kids)<br /> - Large swiss army knife with corkscrew (never know when a bottle of wine will need opened!)<br /> - A couple of hair bands<br /> - Mini tube of hand lotion<br /> - Compact feminine hygiene product<br /> - Nail file<br /> - Tin of mini altoids</p> <p>I shove all that into my wristlet, which is my go-to everyday bag.</p> <p>If I'm going out for a special occasion, I trim down to a tiny clutch and only carry my wallet, flashlight, knife and lipstick. And I swap out the hairbrush for a comb. </p>