What’s in Your Everyday Carry Bag Right Now?

BlueHarborTea

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What’s in Your Everyday Carry Bag Right Now?

Curious what folks here are keeping in their EDC bags these days. I always carry a multitool, compact flashlight, tourniquet, and a small water filter, but wondering if there’s something I’m missing. Anything you consider essential that’s overlooked?
 
You’ve covered most of my basics, but I never leave home without a sturdy bandana—so many uses from makeshift filter to sling or just sweat rag. I also tuck in a pencil and tiny notepad since I’m always jotting things down, especially trail observations. Lately, I added a whistle and a few packets of honey for quick energy. Anyone else carry food items or snacks in their EDC, or am I overdoing it?
 
A whistle is a good idea, I keep one too! My bag always has a small magnifying card—good for tiny text, or fire-starting in a pinch. Also stashed a few compression bandages since I had to help someone with a bad scrape once and now I swear by ‘em. I do bring a couple granola bars (oats and honey, nothing fancy). Does anyone bother with a mini sewing kit or is that overthinking things?
 
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