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[–] massive_bereavement@fedia.io 48 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Just a stupid ring I found in a cave.

[–] moistclump@lemmy.world 16 points 2 weeks ago

Nice, sounds precious.

[–] elephantium@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago
[–] jeffep@lemmy.world 34 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The guilt of not living up to the expectations of my ancestors nor future generations

[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Fuck em. Talking chimps, the lot of em.

[–] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 27 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (4 children)

Not shown in the pic: 1 meter keychain tape measure.

[–] CelloMike@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

FYI it's possible to create duplicate keys from pictures of them, so I wouldn't recommend posting pictures of your keys online

[–] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 25 points 2 weeks ago

I'm aware but not worried.

[–] Zak@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That's true, but most people with that skill can also pick locks.

[–] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

Picking isn't really an option when it comes to Abloy disc detainer locks as you need a custom built device to pick it along with the skills to use it. However, anyone can just break the window and open the door from inside which is why I'm not particularly worried. That and the fact that I barely own anything worth stealing in the first place.

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[–] felsiq@piefed.zip 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Is that a Bugout? If you’re not already aware of !pocketknife@lemmy.world you might enjoy that comm, it’s got a lot of great content

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[–] redlemace@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Pretty much this. But it's a 600lm headlight (petzl) to keep hands free, and the knife is an carbon steel (opinel) which are much, much sharper than rvs.

[–] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 3 points 2 weeks ago

Carbon steel isn't inherently sharper than stainless. It's just easier to get sharp. In the case of Opinel, much of why it cuts so well is due to the single bevel grind on the blade which makes the apex incredibly thin.

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[–] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 points 2 weeks ago
[–] ExtremeDullard@piefed.social 15 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Mostly just my phone. I don't need keys because my implants let me open doors at home and at work, and I don't need a payment card because I also have a payment implant.

[–] CelloMike@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

How do you fare in airport scanners?

[–] ExtremeDullard@piefed.social 9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

They don't ring. They're much too small.

The only minor danger I was afraid of was being unable to go through MRI machines with those of my implants that have a ferrite core - i .e. small glass implants. But it turns out, they're completely unaffected - at least up to 2T, which was the strongest MRI field I went through. They do warp the MRI scan pretty badly around them though 🙂

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[–] Jerb322@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Did you put that in yourself? It doesn't look like a small needle. Did you get a glow or light up one? How do you keep the information safe? Sorry, so many questions. And it's a lot cheaper than I was thinking.

[–] RattlerSix@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago

Now you've done it. Here come the EDC people

[–] Quilotoa@lemmy.ca 14 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
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[–] starlinguk@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Not a lot, my pockets are tiny. Currently I have one tissue.

My handbag/rucksack, however:

A wallet
A carabiner
Paracetamol
Travel sickness chewing gum
A fold up shopping bag with cats and dogs on it
Loops ear plugs
Documents the hospital gave me
Sunglasses
Glasses cleaning cloth
Tiny snacks
Hand sanitizer
Ear buds
A bottle of water
A bag of googly eyes 👀
My passport

[–] gilokee@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

pocket sand! sha sha shaw!

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

If I'm going out: Phone, keys, cigarettes, lighter, wallet.

If I'm staying in: phone, weed vape.

[–] EyIchFragDochNur@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

My own you're good to go ritual went through my head reading your comment: mobile,keys,lighter,cash'n'cigs

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (4 children)
  • Guitar pick
  • Wireless/Contactless waterproof keyfob for my car (I finally found a good use for that pocket-inside-a-pocket on jeans)
  • Snus
  • Cardholder (Regular debit card, two credit cards, misc other cards I "always" need)
  • Phone
  • Bluetooth airbuds

If I'm wearing a jacket, its pockets also adds:

  • Wallet (with passports, seamans book, misc currencies, TWIC, WHO vaccine booklet, misc warehouse access cards, a bunch of airline frequent flier cards)
  • Tiny multitool
  • Pen
  • Syringe needle that I've cut to be blunt, in a protective casing. It's excellent for those tiny reset buttons on hardware
  • USB-C cable
  • USB thumb drive
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[–] moondoggie@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Fob, phone, fountain pen, fwallet

[–] rumschlumpel@feddit.org 6 points 2 weeks ago

Messenger bag. I don't like carrying stuff in the pockets of my pants, jackets etc., especially sharp and heavy-ish things like keys, and I like keeping lots of stuff on me when I leave my home.

[–] 7uWqKj@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

That’s not really a riddle, but I’ll give you three guesses.

[–] felixwhynot@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

!edc@sopuli.xyz is a place to discuss such!

For me I carry a bag with a bunch of junk, besides phone/keys it’s mostly like chapstick and tissues tho

[–] RodgeGrabTheCat@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

Right front - keys, nail clipper, microfiber cloth, car key on a suspension clip https://www.amazon.ca/Essivox-Suspension-Hanging-Portable-Outdoor/dp/B0FVXG72DZ

Left front - phone, Pixel 6a with GrapheneOS in a thin rubber case.

Right rear - Gerber Dime on a suspension clip

Left rear - folding box cutter, it has it's own clip

Right cargo pocket - wallet and a coin organizer https://www.amazon.ca/Merangue-Accessories-Clutter-Free-Alternative-Automotive/dp/B09QKQY4SV

Left cargo pocket - two small hand sanitizer bottles one of which contains unscented hand soap, a touch screen stylus (sometimes I wear warm gloves while shopping due to a freezing cold cart handle)

[–] gigastasio@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

The unrelenting dread and fear of something horrifying and terrible happening to the ones I love.

The lingering resentment and intense loathing towards an ex spouse who abused me daily for almost 15 years.

Dead Tamagotchi from 1998 to remind myself of my failures as a caregiver.

The ever-evolving concept for a music album that perfectly encapsulates my life experiences, from the good to the awful, and what they’ve taught me about myself.

Deadpool keychain charm.

[–] socsa@piefed.social 5 points 2 weeks ago

A roll of hundreds and a box of magnum condoms for my monster dong.

[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
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[–] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

My phone, my wallet, more germs than your average bioweapons lab.

EDIT: Forgot the pack of tissues, because I'm always sick.

[–] username_1@programming.dev 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Besides obvious keys, phone, etc? Toilet paper.

[–] jeffep@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] prex@aussie.zone 8 points 2 weeks ago

Asking the important questions.

[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

Cellphone, keys, wallet, and my heart and soul that my daughter gave me when she was 3 (small pink plastic heart and a pearly marble; 7+ years now, leaving them out only when doing something where I might lose them).

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 4 points 2 weeks ago

A small, lime green, tear shaped rock.

[–] Nebulous_Keito@thelemmy.club 4 points 2 weeks ago

Most of the time, nothing. But sometimes: money, phone, keys

[–] blackn1ght@feddit.uk 4 points 2 weeks ago

Phone. If I've used the car, the car keys too.

[–] the_wonderfool@piefed.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

So many things. That is why I go everywhere with my messenger bag...

Must have: Phone Wallet Napkins (I guess they are called like that? The things to wipe your nose) House keys Car keys

Always have: Keys of my partner's house Emergency sewing kit Wine opener Lighter (I don't smoke but I find it useful) Small power bank 3 cables (usb-c, micro usb, Garmin watch cable)

Rarely I leave home: Kindle Mcon

[–] IWW4@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago

Nothing, i hate having things in my pockets.

Now the three things I always keep in my shoulder bag are, wallet, cell, keys. Oth things cycle innand out, sunglasses, hat, gloves, lip balm.

[–] TheFriendlyDickhead@feddit.org 3 points 2 weeks ago

Left pocket: phone, wallet Right pocket: keys

Left jacket pocket: headphones Rigt jacket pocket: bicycles lights, handkerchiefs

[–] WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Olight clipped in front left.
RAT I pocket knife also clipped in front left.
Wallet back left.
Watch right wrist.
Phone front right.

[–] SqueakySpider@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 weeks ago

Left pocket - phone

Right pocket - wallet + earbuds

Coat - gloves if needed, keys, microfiber cloth

[–] quediuspayu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 weeks ago

Phone and keys, sometimes wallet if I'll need it.

[–] umbraroze@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 weeks ago

I'm a photo nerd. Uhhh... keys, flashlight, swiss army knife, phone, pocket camera (Ricoh GR III), wallet. If I go anywhere I usually pick up a bigger camera (Nikon Z fc, or if I get serious, the D780, with 50mm / 24-120mm / 70-300mm lenses). There's also a whole lot of random mystery stuff in my bags. I don't want to think about that stuff too much, I'll just get a headache

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