What do you never leave home without ?

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The discussion centers around the essential items people carry with them daily, highlighting a variety of personal preferences and necessities. Commonly mentioned items include keys, wallets, mobile phones, and various cards (debit, credit, driver's license). Some participants emphasize the importance of having items like a compact umbrella, aspirin, and personal grooming products, while others humorously note the challenges of finding specific items in larger bags or purses. The conversation also touches on cultural differences in terminology, such as the distinction between "purse" and "handbag" in the US and UK. There are playful exchanges about the usefulness of tools like the Leatherman and Swiss Army Knife, with some participants sharing anecdotes about their experiences with carrying multiple items. Overall, the thread reflects a blend of practical advice, humor, and personal stories related to everyday carry essentials.
  • #51
Leatherman - another fine Oregon product. :cool:
 
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  • #52
arildno said:
I never carry a handkerchief in my back pocket. Neither red, yellow, green or blue.
I guess you are one of those that tote a loo roll about, so uncool these days
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  • #53
Moonbear said:
I have a small tool similar to a leatherman that I used to carry all the time, and it really came in handy. But, I stopped carrying it when I started traveling a lot...I nearly forgot to take it out of my purse a few times when heading to the airport. I guess the rules have changed again that I probably could take it onto a plane and not worry about it again, but now I don't know where it is. :frown: I need to get a new one, because it's really useful.
References? i have never seen in the literature that a small tool is of any use
has this been falsified ?
 
  • #54
wolram said:
References? i have never seen in the literature that a small tool is of any use
has this been falsified ?

Thats right, you need a BIG tool :biggrin:

~H
 
  • #55
A Jung book, 2 astronomy magazines (or whatever is current) my michio kaku book (just got it), my sketch book, 20 pens, 3 or more mechanical pencils one eraser, tape, exacto knife, my journal, diet journal, my divorce papers, keys, radio face plate, mobile phone, wallet, markers, other pens, random papers, ibuprophine (or however you spell it) its a large bottle, ipod (sometimes), fashion magazine, and much more but i don't remember what's in my purse though it weighs like crazy!
 
  • #56
Ivan Seeking said:
Leatherman - another fine Oregon product. :cool:
I worked at the Jantzen Beach REI about 15 years ago and I met Mr. Leatherman himself. I didn't know before then that that was the guy's name. It's nothing to do with the tool being used for working leather.
 
  • #57
kokoro said:
A Jung book, 2 astronomy magazines (or whatever is current) my michio kaku book (just got it), my sketch book, 20 pens, 3 or more mechanical pencils one eraser, tape, exacto knife, my journal, diet journal, my divorce papers, keys, radio face plate, mobile phone, wallet, markers, other pens, random papers, ibuprophine (or however you spell it) its a large bottle, ipod (sometimes), fashion magazine, and much more but i don't remember what's in my purse though it weighs like crazy!

Gordon benit, you must built like a football player , or have a cart to carry that lot every where :smile:
 
  • #58
wolram said:
Gordon benit, you must built like a football player , or have a cart to carry that lot every where :smile:

LOL! naw i just can't be without it incase of bordum and sudden inspiration!
 
  • #59
kokoro said:
LOL! naw i just can't be without it incase of bordum and sudden inspiration!

May i suggest one addition to your load, you probably would not even notice
the extra weight, but the encyclopedia britannica comes in very handy :smile:
 
  • #60
Moonbear said:
Yes, it's a handbag. In the US, a handbag means a particular style...one with a short handle to carry by hand. Purse is more generic, and would include ones with longer straps to carry over your shoulder, etc. It can also refer to a coin purse or change purse, which is just a small pouch with a clasp or zipper that's meant for carrying coins (I don't think anyone uses those anymore though...I haven't seen anyone other than my grandmother use one in probably a decade).

for the record, i use change purses. one for just quarters (which i save for laundry) and another with all the other coins. i don't like them floating around in my purse, and being thrifty, i don't risk losing them.
 
  • #61
Always have keys, Leatherman Micra, Fisher space pen, 10x loupe, small tape measure, folding box cutter, wallet, comb and guitar picks.

Evo, here is the Leatherman tool for you - it is really handy:

http://www.swissknifeshop.com/prodinfo.asp?number=LMICRA
 
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  • #62
My marbles :smile:
 
  • #63
Gale said:
for the record, i use change purses. one for just quarters (which i save for laundry) and another with all the other coins. i don't like them floating around in my purse, and being thrifty, i don't risk losing them.

I wish i had some one to look after my pennies, i would propose but i see you are all ready engaged
 
  • #64
clothes for one. My glasses certainly help things move along nicely as well.
 
  • #65
dav2008 said:
Keys, wallet, phone.

same, except sometimes add the iPod.
 
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