First things first. Even before the internet came into being, edc is already a way of life. Even prehistoric men have their own edc, right? either a knife, a hammer, bow and arrow, or spear. Its what they carry everyday even if pockets were not invented yet. So start with what you already have and then from there build up a nice edc collection that is not only functional but also stylistic and individualized. Let's bring the "Fun" in Functional EDC. Tier 1 ( Basic EDC ) Smart Phone - A very powerful and versatile communication and media device. Wallet - If you remove "et" you'll be left will just "wall", so restricting. Not good. Keychain - Forget it and you can't access your own secured belongings. Not good too. Always have duplicates then. It also includes allyour keychain tools. Handkerchief - This is for personal hygiene so don't left it out. Wrist watch - A single glance is all it ...