EDC enthusiasts who pick up the hobby in the winter or fall soon realize they have to adapt their carry system for warm weather. I’m sitting here typing this wearing a t-shirt and board shorts. I don’t have a lot of pockets to store stuff, which causes me to take a very minimalistic approach to my everyday carry. What does that mean? Well, in my case, I start paring down to the essentials:
Watch – usually something durable and waterproof. In my opinion, the best hard use watch on the planet is a G-Shock. I wear the GD-100. It’s been with me on hikes, runs, kayaking, snorkeling, diving, and to the range. After several years, it 
still looks brand new.
G-Shocks are shock proof, water proof, and they don’t eat batteries. They also come packed with features and keep good time. It you don’t mind non-steel time pieces and value durability over style, then give these watches a try. Casio produces so many variations that its almost mind numbing. Some are harder to find than others and prices range from less than $50 to $400+ for the advanced and/or limited edition models.
Knife – I go light and smaller since the pockets of my shorts won’t always support or conceal a big heavy blade. The two I carry most often are both from Spyderco. The Spyderco Techno features titanium scales. It has a 2.55″ blade and weighs only 3.6 ounces. Its a great EDC knife.
The Ladybug3 SALT weighs even less at .6 ounces and has a 100% rust free blade forged from H-1 Steel. If I’m doing water sports then the Ladybug3 SALT is usually with me (as a primary or a back-up).
Multi-tool – My regular multi-tool is a Leatherman Skeletool. Its a nice, medium duty option that includes a pocket clip. If I really pare things down then I go to my trusty Leatherman Squirt PS4. Its light duty, but better than nothing and will fit in even the smallest pockets.
Flashlight – The Foursevens Quark Mini produces a maximum of 252 lumens from a CREE XM-L2 emitter and is only 2.3 inches in length – not much longer than the CR123A battery that powers it. It has four special modes – SOS, strobe, low beacon, and high beacon and regular low/medium/high output (1.4/54/252 lumens). Despite its diminutive size, its surprisingly easy to hold and water resistant. I ran mine through a full wash cycle and it still functioned afterward.
Other Items – I usually carry a credit card wallet or another smaller nylon wallet that can be placed in a front pocket if needed. I also carry a Smartphone. If you carry an iPhone 5/5s, the Felix HoldTight iPhone case has silicone bands that can be setup in various ways to hold ids, credit cards, cash, ear buds, and other small items. It could potentially eliminate the need for a separate wallet.
Hopefully I’ve given you some ideas for your warm weather Everyday Carry. Certainly there are plenty of products out there to try that aren’t mentioned here and I do mix and match other items I own depending on my mood and carry requirements. That’s part of the fun.
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