13 Everyday Carry Tools You Shouldn’t Leave Home Without

There are likely a number of things you already carry on a day-to-day basis. Your smartphone, your wallet and car keys, among others. These could be called your “everyday carry,” or EDC. Essentially, the things you never leave the house without. But there are other things you should be carrying. Or, at the very least, items that can add productivity, convenience and capabilities to your life that you might not otherwise have. We’ve curated a list of everyday carry essentials that you can keep with you at all times — so you’ll be ready for whatever life throws your way.

13 Victorinox Spartan PS

A good pocketknife is usually recommended as one of the most essential EDC items you can carry — and for good reason. From opening boxes to cutting limes for a margarita, there’s really no replacement for a good knife.

And when it comes to knives, Swiss Army Knives are well-known for their quality and versatility. In addition to two good blades, the Spartan PS has a bottle opener, can opener, wine bottle corkscrew, awl, toothpick and tweezers. It’s a good set of tools for any adventure. Get it here for $78.35.

12 xFyro xS2 Waterproof Wireless Earphones

We shouldn’t have to tell you why a good pair of headphones is an essential item for our everyday lives. But we will let you know that the xFyro xS2 wireless earphones are a great choice if you’re in the market for new audio accessories.

It features excellent audio quality and a noise-isolating silicone structure. There’s also a built-in microphone for making calls. But perhaps most importantly, these earphones have an iP67 waterproof rating — making them completely sweat- and rain-proof. Get them here for $114.99.

11 SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive

The advent of Dropbox and other cloud storage media may have made USB flash drives seem fairly obsolete. But if you’re ever without an internet connection, a USB flash drive has no equal in terms of usefulness.

This offering by SanDisk functions like a normal flash drive by plugging into a USB port. But you can also wirelessly transfer information from up to 3 devices simultaneously. With 200GB, you’ll have plenty of room for all of your iPhone photos, iPad artwork, and Mac files. Get it here for $74.97.

10 The North Face Borealis

A good bag is an extremely personal choice. You might carry a briefcase or a purse, but if your daily routine involves a backpack, then The North Face Borealis is a great choice. It’s equally at home on the top of a mountain as it is on busy city streets.

It’s crafted from high-quality materials, so it’ll last you many years to come. It can fit up to a 15.6-inch notebook and has plenty of compartments for organization of your smaller gear. You can buy the men’s version here ($88.41) or the women’s version here ($88.00).

9 KeySmart Pro

Lose your keys frequently? It happens to the best of us. Luckily, modern technology has come up with a clever solution that could make lost keys a thing of the past.

The KeySmart Pro is an organizer that lets you store your keys neatly. But it also sports Tile smart technology that lets you track the KeySmart Pro itself with an iPhone or other smartphone. If that wasn’t enough, it also comes with a built-in LED flashlight and bottle opener. Get it here for $59.99.

8 BentoStack

Inspired by the Japanese-style lunch box of the same name, the BentoStock is an incredibly clever and sleek way to carry all of your Apple-related accessories and gadgets.

There’re plenty of customizable compartments to store all of your power adapters, cables, headphones and other tech-related accessories. But you’ll also have a dedicated space for an Apple Pencil and two spare Apple Watch bands. Get it here for $42.95.

7 Bratpacker First Aid Kit

A small first aid kit is something it’s better to have and not need, than need and not have. That’s especially true if your daily adventures involve traveling far distances or any time spent away from civilization. Luckily, this kit was created by travelers, for travelers.

It’s extremely compact and portable but manages to cover most of the bases. You have some bandages and iodine prep pads here, but there are also some medications for minor ailments. Whether it’s a small cut, a headache, allergies or stomach problems, you’ll be glad you had this kit. Get it here for $16.99.

6 Streamlight ProTac

Sure, your iPhone has a flashlight built into it. But that’s not always the best or most convenient option to use for lighting your way in dark spaces. That’s why a good, small EDC flashlight is an essential item.

Streamlight makes some of the best flashlights on the market, and its ProTac model is no different. It packs 350 lumens for bright illumination, but it’s housed in a military-grade aluminum construction for maximum impact- and water-resistance. Get it here for $37.67.

5 Nomad Lightning Carabiner

A carabiner is one of those little items that seems unnecessary until you need one. There are dozens of uses for this small accessory, but the folks over at Nomad have added one more: charging your iPhone.

Keep it on your water bottle, backpack, belt-loop or keys and you’ll always have an MFI-certified Lightning cable with you for charging and data syncing. Just remember that this carabiner isn’t for rock climbing. Get it here for $24.99.

4 Gerber Dime Multi-Tool

You probably don’t need to carry a full-size toolkit around with you on a daily basis. Yet, there’s no doubt that some tools can come in handy quite often. That’s seemingly the whole idea behind the Gerber Dime.

This is an extremely compact multitool — smaller than a Bic lighter. But it packs a pair of pliers, wirecutters, a pair of scissors, a knife blade, tweezers, a file and a flathead screwdriver. It also has features tailored to the modern life, like a clamshell package opener and a built-in bottle opener. Get it here for $15.99.

3 Anker PowerCore 5000

You may already have a portable power bank that you keep in your briefcase, purse or backpack, but you can take it one step further and get a pocket-sized power bank. The Anker PowerCore 5000 is an excellent choice.

Small enough to fit in a pocket or wrist-bag, the PowerCore 5000 is an ultra-compact 5,000mAh battery. Depending on your smartphone, that’s at least a full charge — enough to get you through the rest of your day and into the next. A bigger power bank is ideal, but if you don’t have it with you, you’re out of luck. Get it here for $19.99.

2 Fisher Space Pen

We may live in the digital era, but that doesn’t mean that pen and paper writing is dead. You may need to sign a contract, jot down notes when your smartphone dies, or just doodle aimlessly at your desk (though we don’t recommend the last one if you’re at work).

Either way, you can’t go wrong with the Fisher Space Pen. It’s a super compact pen that’s rated to write in zero-gravity, underwater or in extreme temperatures. Combine it with a Field Notes notebook and you’ll be ready for any pen-related tasks. Get the Fisher Space Pen here for $19.90.

1 Triton 3-in-1 USB-C, Lightning, MicroUSB Cables

If you own a smartphone, you probably have a bunch of cables lying around your house. But when it comes to the things you carry on a daily basis, you have to be a bit more selective. That can be a problem due to the variety of ports we encounter all the time.

That’s where this clever cable comes in. Crafted with a braided jacket, it’s a durable accessory. But it’s also a 3-in-1 charging cable, packing a USB-C plug, a Lightning plug, and a MicroUSB plug. That’ll get you through most if not all of your devices. Get a 2-meter cable here for $12.99.