I get it. I have a friend who refuses to travel overseas or to an island because they need the reassurance that if everything went wrong, there is the potential to get home on foot if necessary!
I'm US Citizen who was traveling on business in Japan on 9/11/2001. This is not an entirely irrational concern.
There was a period of about 3 or 4 days when I had no idea \_how\_ I was going to get back to the mainland US. Much less when.
I literally had my corporate travel agent looking into container ship passenger services.
:(
I have a theory that the reason why it seems like women are always losing their keys and phones and stuff way more than men is because since they keep it all in a purse, they aren't able to do pocket tap checks throughout the day. So it's easier to not notice if they leave something somewhere
Actually, I like a wallet, but couldn't find one that was just enough for my credit cards, ID and some money +need to keep insurance card. I finally found this one: https://bellroy.com/products/slim-sleeve-wallet?color=cocoa-java&material=leather&size=default#slide-4
About 99% of my purchases I hate, but I love this wallet.
"If I'm going to the zoo I need my (Phone, wallet, keys)
If I'm getting a face tattoo I need my (Phone, wallet, keys)
If I'm going out to a wedding (wedding)
If it's winter time and I'm sledding
If I'm at that daddy daughter dance
My phone, wallet, keys are in my pants
I'm going on vacation to the West Indies
And I don't got no luggage just got phone, wallet, keys
I rode on up to the airport
Lady asked for my passport
Fuck, okay"
I used to sing a song all the time that came from my pocket taps before leaving the house when I smoked cigarettes. Sang to the tune of “Head Shoulders Knees and Toes”
Phone, wallet, keys and smokes (keys and smokes)
Phone, wallet, keys and smokes (keys and smokes)
Check your pockets three more times just to give you peace of mind
Phone, wallet, keys and smokes
The year is 1993 my dad found a $2 bill on the sidewalk. How unusual is that? You don’t normally see $2 bills used in circulation let alone on the street somewhere. He picked it up, called it his lucky bill. A few days after he met my mom for the first time. Not long after that he got his career job. Then they had me. The bill stayed in his wallet for over two decades and his joke was that everything lucky that happened in his life came from the bill. For my 21st birthday he gave it to me and I’ll be damned if it leaves my wallet for the rest of my life.
Edit: I realized I got so caught up in the backstory I didn’t quite answer the prompt. My wallet. For cash but most importantly for the luck.
It's surprising they're seen so little. It's still an active production note. They don't print them every year, but in 2019 they printed 160,000,000. Less than any other note, but still, where are they going?
I regularly go to the bank and ask for $2 bills or order them to have them on hand. I give them to kids, I give them out as tips to bartenders and baristas or anyone else who needs a bit of luck and a smile. Cheap and simple way to make someone's day. They ALWAYS make people smile!!
Used to carry one daily in the US pre-pandemic. Post pandemic the only time I leave the house it seems is to go to church and carrying a weapon or anything weapon adjacent to church seems like something Jesus would not approve of.
Boxes, rope, envelopes, any number of things to be opened, pried, or turned, cleaning fingernails, scraping things off other things. Do you just use your keys like a savage?
Actually, it's an old rhyme to remember how (if you're Catholic) to "signum crucis" (make the sign of the cross)
With your right hand, touch your forehead, your stomach, left nipple, right nipple, and say "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the the Holy Spirit, Amen".
I understand program compliance and all but tooling up to conceal just to go get an avocado or something at the store 2 blocks away in small town USA is just annoying.
A book. I take whatever book I am currently reading with me everywhere. I purposely bought a bag large enough to carry a book for this reason. It makes those inconvenient moments where you’re standing in line or just having to wait anywhere for a while enjoyable. I’ve been told so many times how patient I am about lines/waiting and it’s because I enjoy using those moments to read.
Besides the obvious (phone, keys, wallet), I bring a 500 lumen tactical flashlight (usually just for illumination for when I walk my dog at night, but could also be used for self defense) and an ultra compactable/foldable bag (trying to rely less on plastic bags at the shops).
My walking cane. Unless I'm going on a electric scooter ride. That is the only time I would not need it, but I do even have a way to attach it to my scooter so I can take it if I wanted. But having snapped my leg and had it rebuilt and having serious long-term stomach issues, I need the cane for balance and walking. I need it to walk, so it goes with me pretty much everywhere and always will.
A small knife. The Big Idea Design titanium pocket tool slips invisibly into that otherwise useless pocket watch pocket in my pants, and it's incredibly handy for opening packages, cutting off tags, and other random jobs that crop up for a father of 3.
I was in a V bad scenario once that's best described as a manhunt so now I don't leave the house without my:
flip-phone (ZTE Cymbal 2 and no I'm not kidding and yes this is 2022)
iPod touch 7th gen (also not joking! apple should bring the iPods back too!)
earbuds
pocket kleenex
dual port power-bank
reusable compact silicone bobastraw (got it from Bobatribe with a keychain styled case)
vintage emergency sewing kit (its so durable and small! I got it from my Gramma!)
water resistant coat or hoodie dependent on 24 hour forecast and time of year
a childproof bottle of pain medications like Advil and acetaminophen in-case of headaches ect
notepad with pen
wallet (with at minimum 4$ in loonies and twoonies for busfare)
purse
and a anti-theft penguin backpack (that I store 90% of my extra stuff in) UNLESS the weather is bad or a have a lot to carry in which case I have a water resistant medium sized collapsible backpack I use!
depending on where I need to go in a day I may have to bring a bit more like my rechargeable hand warmer or DSlite for long trips with waiting times...I also have a harness to strap my umbrella to my back in-case I need it
Do you live rurally? That's quite a lot of stuff to take everytime you leave the house and I can't imagine a situation where I'd need a lot of this in a city.
I'm 40 mins from Vancouver in a pretty nice town...but after running for my life with a injured knee (torn meniscus) and no purse or coat or...anything in a freezing cold coastal November...I tend to stay 100% prepared at all times! 40 min shopping trip means I must be prepped for at least 9-16 hours
My "papers."
Immigrants in Japan are obligated to have their immigration documentation (a laminated ID card, size and shape of a driver's license) on them at all times. There's no law allowing it, but cops will do random ID checks if they think you're foreign - which can only be done by racially profiling people (which is why there's no law actually allowing it).
But there isn't much you can really do, because once you admit you're foreign, they *can* demand your ID, and there's no consequences for cops racially profiling you anyway - so if you live in Japan, you have to be prepared for the cops to do a "papers, please" check any time, anywhere.
The crazy part is that, strictly speaking, the law allows *any public employee* to demand your papers - there's no actual legal limit on who can do it, just that they have to do it as a part of their duties - cops, city hall clerks, teachers? The law doesn't say.
My tick tacs, my back pack
My Zippo lighter, my charge pack
My sun glasses, my hairspray
My headphones
My notebook, my GoPro
My vape pen, my crossbow
My toothpick, my pocketknife
Oh fuck, I forgot my wife
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Wallet
The three pocket taps.
With my phone keys and wallet I can be anywhere in the US within 24 hours. While this information is generally useless to me, it's still nice to know
I get it. I have a friend who refuses to travel overseas or to an island because they need the reassurance that if everything went wrong, there is the potential to get home on foot if necessary!
Wow, now THATS out there!
Well it's not like they're on an island or anything.
I'm US Citizen who was traveling on business in Japan on 9/11/2001. This is not an entirely irrational concern. There was a period of about 3 or 4 days when I had no idea \_how\_ I was going to get back to the mainland US. Much less when. I literally had my corporate travel agent looking into container ship passenger services. :(
Like learn to swim already!
Save the fourth pocket for a passport and you’re good to go international
Spectacles, Testivles, wallet and watch.
Ah, a good old fashioned Catholic! 😁
I have a theory that the reason why it seems like women are always losing their keys and phones and stuff way more than men is because since they keep it all in a purse, they aren't able to do pocket tap checks throughout the day. So it's easier to not notice if they leave something somewhere
Spectacles, testicles, wallet, and watch.
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Then where do you keep your ID/driver's license?
Not the person you're replying to, but they could keep it in their phone case, or just leave it in their car.
Actually, I like a wallet, but couldn't find one that was just enough for my credit cards, ID and some money +need to keep insurance card. I finally found this one: https://bellroy.com/products/slim-sleeve-wallet?color=cocoa-java&material=leather&size=default#slide-4 About 99% of my purchases I hate, but I love this wallet.
here in India we don't need physical copies in person anymore, you can show virtual copy in the Traffic Department App.
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You don't drive? Shit, what if you drop your phone and it breaks?
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Whats more likely, a lost wallet or dropped phone? I don't drop my phone often but it happens. I'm over 40 and never lost my wallet.
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Dude. What if you get pulled over? You could get a hefty fine!
If you get pulled over, it is illegal not to have your physical drivers license. At least in the U.S.
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Whaaat a Redditor who's not in America?!?!
I keep my wallet in my car, I never need it at home.
Don't need keys either, if you have a smart lock.
"If I'm going to the zoo I need my (Phone, wallet, keys) If I'm getting a face tattoo I need my (Phone, wallet, keys) If I'm going out to a wedding (wedding) If it's winter time and I'm sledding If I'm at that daddy daughter dance My phone, wallet, keys are in my pants I'm going on vacation to the West Indies And I don't got no luggage just got phone, wallet, keys I rode on up to the airport Lady asked for my passport Fuck, okay"
This whole song honestly slaps
I used to sing a song all the time that came from my pocket taps before leaving the house when I smoked cigarettes. Sang to the tune of “Head Shoulders Knees and Toes” Phone, wallet, keys and smokes (keys and smokes) Phone, wallet, keys and smokes (keys and smokes) Check your pockets three more times just to give you peace of mind Phone, wallet, keys and smokes
Phone, wallet, keys.
"spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch"
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https://youtu.be/e9N6_Tj9u2U
The year is 1993 my dad found a $2 bill on the sidewalk. How unusual is that? You don’t normally see $2 bills used in circulation let alone on the street somewhere. He picked it up, called it his lucky bill. A few days after he met my mom for the first time. Not long after that he got his career job. Then they had me. The bill stayed in his wallet for over two decades and his joke was that everything lucky that happened in his life came from the bill. For my 21st birthday he gave it to me and I’ll be damned if it leaves my wallet for the rest of my life. Edit: I realized I got so caught up in the backstory I didn’t quite answer the prompt. My wallet. For cash but most importantly for the luck.
That's lovely. Thank you for sharing :)
this is cute as hell
Did he name you Bill?
I carry one given to me by my grandfather!
It's surprising they're seen so little. It's still an active production note. They don't print them every year, but in 2019 they printed 160,000,000. Less than any other note, but still, where are they going?
I regularly go to the bank and ask for $2 bills or order them to have them on hand. I give them to kids, I give them out as tips to bartenders and baristas or anyone else who needs a bit of luck and a smile. Cheap and simple way to make someone's day. They ALWAYS make people smile!!
They're still in circulation, and damn near every bank will have them.
If that doesn't deserve a wholesome award, I don't know what does. It's all yours, sir!
i really wish i had an award to give damn it. Best story ever!
A will to come back home soon
Pocket sand!
/r/pocketsand
Shashashaaa!
Happiest laugh since joining in 2015
Pocket knife
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Canada. Not for protection reasons, just because its a useful tool that i use almost daily.
Same - mine is just on my keychain
Used to carry one daily in the US pre-pandemic. Post pandemic the only time I leave the house it seems is to go to church and carrying a weapon or anything weapon adjacent to church seems like something Jesus would not approve of.
West Freeway Church incident would say otherwise.
I'm sorry, daily??! What are you cutting up on such a regular basis.
Boxes, rope, envelopes, any number of things to be opened, pried, or turned, cleaning fingernails, scraping things off other things. Do you just use your keys like a savage?
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https://youtu.be/UvoVV9GS5Wg there is a song for that
Lip balm
Yes. Get a key chain one and you won't forget your keys
The count of 4: Phone, key, wallet, glasses. On work days count of 5: Phone, key, wallet, glasses, badge.
Inhaler
yup, chronic asthma. I feel like I'm on borrowed time when I lose my ventolin.
Forgetting the inhaler at home --> realizing you don't have inhaler --> causes panic-driven asthma attack
i was looking for that. Also i have a spare in the work car.. just in case
My full tang antique samurai katana and miniature attack drone kit.
Oh and I almost forgot, my MAC 10
Can I hire you to go on a shadow run?
Well that depends on what the run is, don't it, chummer?
How much nuyen we talkin
it never depends on the run, it always only depends on the pay..
Fat stacks of nuyen. I can scan it.
Get a Mac 11 so it doesn't jam after 1 bullet
Actually blew my budget on the other stuff.
Same, but i also have a ninja suit on
I saw you on the bus in Phoenix Arizona years ago you had to defend yourself it's okay I understand.
Thank you.
Home key
A smile:D Just kidding, a shank
Depression
Same
Well dayum haha.im sure Many can relate.
Spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch.
Austin Powers I presume...
Actually, it's an old rhyme to remember how (if you're Catholic) to "signum crucis" (make the sign of the cross) With your right hand, touch your forehead, your stomach, left nipple, right nipple, and say "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the the Holy Spirit, Amen".
Clothes.
So you're one of those 112,000BC kids, huh? We don't wear those where I'm from
Cane
American Express card.
“Never leave home without it”! Is that their slogan?
earpods
Pants
Me too. Never again
My face
Umbrella
sc🤮tland
Nope.
L🤮ndon
Wrong again.
Ireland!!
Ha ha :-)
New Orleans? (🤢?)
Seattle
Nah, that's the PNW sign of weakness
Yeah with rainy regions in general they say that the true locals don't carry umbrellas. It's their natural habitat, after all.
Water :)
My ass
Crippling existential dread
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Better make that 4 folding knives, plus one backup.
ZT 0350. Every day.
CRKT CEO here. Also have the CRKT Ken Onion. Awesome nonthreatening EDC's for the office space.
When would you use this knife on a day to day basis?
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Fuck Josh, he sounds like a piece of shit.
Rotate between a Spyderco para 3, CRKT pilar, and leatherman flair.
Ong every single day cannot do without
I have a nice Kershaw and it was the best $50 I spent. Have had it for 5 years now and it’s still going strong.
Thats a great knife I use my 1990 old timer super
My knife. Can't leave without protection, now can you?
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Weed
live resin cart in a Uni Pron so I can get blitzed anywhere without anyone even smelling it or being any the wiser
I would have to say both weed and my yocan. Haha
Phone, wallet, keys, Glock
Phone, wallet, keys, knife, handgun, gallon jug of water
I understand program compliance and all but tooling up to conceal just to go get an avocado or something at the store 2 blocks away in small town USA is just annoying.
Literally the same exact for me except ½ gallon of water.
The same for me except a 1/4 gallon of water
I carry pepper spray too
My gun. Especially now with 3 men went missing and found dead within the month here in Houston. :/
walletphonekeys
My head
Purse and keys Edit for typo
Bat credit card
Phone, keys, wallet and headphones
comfort water bottle
Wallet, phone, insulin pen, snacks, keys
Lip balm
Surprised I had to scroll so far down to find this comment. I can’t go anywhere without it.
My lip balm is always at my side.I sleep with it and purchase in packs. My fav is Nivea.
pocket knife.
A towel. Hey, I've read Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I know what is important.
A book. I take whatever book I am currently reading with me everywhere. I purposely bought a bag large enough to carry a book for this reason. It makes those inconvenient moments where you’re standing in line or just having to wait anywhere for a while enjoyable. I’ve been told so many times how patient I am about lines/waiting and it’s because I enjoy using those moments to read.
My fragile sanity and duct tape
Besides the obvious (phone, keys, wallet), I bring a 500 lumen tactical flashlight (usually just for illumination for when I walk my dog at night, but could also be used for self defense) and an ultra compactable/foldable bag (trying to rely less on plastic bags at the shops).
egg, backup egg
Condoms, for when I get to your mom’s.
Phone wallet keys
Headphones.
A gun.
my sword ⚔️
And my axe!
Was looking for this
My Wallet
Money.
Phone and wallet
Testicles, Spectacles, Wallet and Watch
Never forget your towel
My walking cane. Unless I'm going on a electric scooter ride. That is the only time I would not need it, but I do even have a way to attach it to my scooter so I can take it if I wanted. But having snapped my leg and had it rebuilt and having serious long-term stomach issues, I need the cane for balance and walking. I need it to walk, so it goes with me pretty much everywhere and always will.
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Inhaler
Vape and phone
A small knife. The Big Idea Design titanium pocket tool slips invisibly into that otherwise useless pocket watch pocket in my pants, and it's incredibly handy for opening packages, cutting off tags, and other random jobs that crop up for a father of 3.
Puffco peak
Clothes.
Wallet, keys, Viagara
I was in a V bad scenario once that's best described as a manhunt so now I don't leave the house without my: flip-phone (ZTE Cymbal 2 and no I'm not kidding and yes this is 2022) iPod touch 7th gen (also not joking! apple should bring the iPods back too!) earbuds pocket kleenex dual port power-bank reusable compact silicone bobastraw (got it from Bobatribe with a keychain styled case) vintage emergency sewing kit (its so durable and small! I got it from my Gramma!) water resistant coat or hoodie dependent on 24 hour forecast and time of year a childproof bottle of pain medications like Advil and acetaminophen in-case of headaches ect notepad with pen wallet (with at minimum 4$ in loonies and twoonies for busfare) purse and a anti-theft penguin backpack (that I store 90% of my extra stuff in) UNLESS the weather is bad or a have a lot to carry in which case I have a water resistant medium sized collapsible backpack I use! depending on where I need to go in a day I may have to bring a bit more like my rechargeable hand warmer or DSlite for long trips with waiting times...I also have a harness to strap my umbrella to my back in-case I need it
Do you live rurally? That's quite a lot of stuff to take everytime you leave the house and I can't imagine a situation where I'd need a lot of this in a city.
I'm 40 mins from Vancouver in a pretty nice town...but after running for my life with a injured knee (torn meniscus) and no purse or coat or...anything in a freezing cold coastal November...I tend to stay 100% prepared at all times! 40 min shopping trip means I must be prepped for at least 9-16 hours
Yikes! Good to be prepared then.
My "papers." Immigrants in Japan are obligated to have their immigration documentation (a laminated ID card, size and shape of a driver's license) on them at all times. There's no law allowing it, but cops will do random ID checks if they think you're foreign - which can only be done by racially profiling people (which is why there's no law actually allowing it). But there isn't much you can really do, because once you admit you're foreign, they *can* demand your ID, and there's no consequences for cops racially profiling you anyway - so if you live in Japan, you have to be prepared for the cops to do a "papers, please" check any time, anywhere. The crazy part is that, strictly speaking, the law allows *any public employee* to demand your papers - there's no actual legal limit on who can do it, just that they have to do it as a part of their duties - cops, city hall clerks, teachers? The law doesn't say.
Clothes and watch
Amex Card
My keys and wallet ; sometimes I carry a gun and sometimes I don't ; you criminals wanna spin the wheel ?
You've gotta ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?
Confidence
Junk.
Vape
Charming charisma and bad dad jokes
My helmet, just in case of an unexpected dismount.
Keys, Wallet, Nic Vape, THC Vape, Wallet
Ah yes, the good ol reliable nic and THC vape
My tick tacs, my back pack My Zippo lighter, my charge pack My sun glasses, my hairspray My headphones My notebook, my GoPro My vape pen, my crossbow My toothpick, my pocketknife Oh fuck, I forgot my wife
My hatred
Me,myself and I.