Everyday carry is the small kit you take out the door every morning. Done well, it is a handful of tough, repairable things you stop thinking about because they simply work.
This hub collects our everyday carry coverage, from knives and wallets to field watches, bags built to be fixed and the pocket tech that earns its space. New makers get added as we cover them.
Start Here
Our core guides for building a carry that lasts.
- Everyday Carry Essentials: 7 Small Things Worth Owning Well
- Stocking Stuffers for Gear Nerds: 10 Small Things Done Right
- Microbrand Watches Under $500: 6 Worth Buying
- The Best Fountain Pens: 6 Modern Classics Worth Buying
Knives, Wallets and Tools
Small objects from makers who sweat the details.
- The James Brand Lowe Wallet: The Knife Company's First Wallet Was Worth the Wait
- Chelsea Miller Knives
- Nathan Kostechko x UAG: A Memento Mori Collector's Box
- Unimatic UC2 The Watch That Ships With Its Own Edition Number
- Hobonichi Techo
Bags and Travel
Packs and luggage built to take a beating, and in some cases to be repaired.
- The 6 Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks for One-Bag Travel
- KILLSPENCER Utility Backpack
- Lundi Paris: Introducing the Rubens Khaki One-Day Backpack
- Halfday Premium Garment Duffel 45L: A Suit and a Weekend in One Bag
- Db Ramverk Alu Carry-On: Luggage Built to Be Repaired, Not Replaced
Pocket Tech
Phones, power and cameras that fit the carry mindset.
- Supreme x mophie Qi2 Powerstation
- The Best Minimalist Phones: 4 Ways to Use Your Phone Less
- Light Phone III
- The Best Compact Cameras: 6 Cult Cameras Worth Buying
- Repairable Tech: 6 Gadgets You Can Actually Fix Yourself
Building out a desk too? See the Desk and Everyday Carry hub.