Sooo... How do you EDC when not attached to keys?

[Ants]

Newbie here...I just purchased my first flashlight! w00t! I ordered a Quark mini 123.

So before it gets here I'm curious how do you guys usually EDC?

I have 3 sets of keys which I rotate (1 set per car), so I cant exactly attach it to a set of keys. What are some other ways to EDC your flashie?

 

[Sgt. LED]

1 on keychain, which you've covered.
1 deep in pocket
1 in holster OR clipped to pocket
1 in the jacket or coat
A few in the BOB, man bag, or murse

 

[kramer5150]

small belt pack
ITP, Akoray, spyderco pictured.

 

[combinatorix]

I suspect the CPF solution would be to buy one light for each set of keys.

 

[kramer5150]

I suspect the CPF solution would be to buy one light for each key.

FIXED

 

[Locoboy5150]

I have always used a belt holster for my EDC light.

 

[berry580]

i have a AAA Killer as a neckchain, the Quark Mini 123 might be a little bit too big though.

 

[strinq]

Occasionally in my pocket. But nothing bigger than a 1x123 light. Gonna get a solid 1xAA light soon.

 

[hyperloop]

LD01 on keys.
EX10 deep clipped to my pants pocket
currently my new toy, Jetbeam M1X warm tint in the bag, otherwise one of the other 2xRCR123s/1x18650 lights

 

[Flying Turtle]

I'm hoping my soon to arrive Mini 123 will ride comfortably in the bottom of my pant's pocket. If it still feels too chunky I'll figure another way.

Geoff

 

[mossyoak]

stuff on the belt looks goofy, the mini123 is small just toss it into a pocket and let it ride loose.

 

[Monocrom]

Two words: Pocket clip. :twothumbs

 

[horsehunter]

My EDC gets carried in the side pocket of my Leatherman Wave sheath. Its a Quark mini AA. It just replaced a Fenix LD01

 

[PhantomPhoton]

Pocket clip quite often for my 1xAA and 18650 lights. Usually on the right leg drop pocket or cargo pocket. For those poor lights without a pocket clip they ride at the bottom of said pocket, not ideal but it still works.

For anything bigger (yes I EDC bigger stuff regularly :tinfoil It's in the coat pocket.

 

[mvyrmnd]

Multitool (generic for now, Gerber Suspension in the mail!), keys, phone and spare coins in left pocket.

Wallet, iPod, Jet III-M and A1 EOS in right pocket.

If I'm wearing a jacket, iPod, Phone and lights get moved to jacket.

Meanwhile, I always buy pants with deep pockets...

 

[herbicide]

I clip mine to my belt, as I've never got on with holsters/pouches. (For torches, at any rate)
Currently EDCing a 4sevens Quark 2x123 Turbo.

 

[JCup]

Newbie here...I just purchased my first flashlight! w00t! I ordered a Quark mini 123.

So before it gets here I'm curious how do you guys usually EDC?

I have 3 sets of keys which I rotate (1 set per car), so I cant exactly attach it to a set of keys. What are some other ways to EDC your flashie?

Excellent choice for EDC, and welcome to the forum.

I wear jeans quite often, and when doing so, carry a 1xAAA light in the watch pocket. I keep a Photon clone (lithium coin cell from Dealextreme) on my key ring(s).

I've gotten to the point that when selecting jeans, I will only buy those that have a pocket that works for a small light. Can carry a small CR123 (I have a Nitecore EZ123) there, too. Typically a Maratac AAA, which is my ideal bright and tiny light at the moment.

 

[LightWalker]

I sometimes use Ripoffs holsters. http://www.ripoffs.com/flashtable.htm

 

[mcnair55]

My work edc is clipped inside my shirt pocket together with my edc pen(yes I collect them as well).

My evening edc is worn on a lanyard around my neck.

 

[Narcosynthesis]

A lot depends on what you are carrying and what situation you are in...

I use a few different methods depending on where I am or what I am doing. My current method is just pocket carry with my LD01 on a paracord loop with my knife. With a decent pocket the knife/light will happily stay put and can easily be grabbed by the cord when I want it.

At other times I carry the LD01 in a wallet with a few other EDC items, and also regularly carry an L1T either loose in a pocket or in a belt sheath.