I would carry a pocket light inside a shirt pocket if all my shirts had pockets, but they all don't have pockets. I always wear a waist band on my pants, however... so I like sticking with this type of carry for its consistency in working with my attire.
The only EDC knife I've actually been able to carry with me EVERY day is a Leatherman Freestyle CX, carried Inside Waist Band (IWB). It is strictly because the clip is stronger than anything else I've ever come across. Due to it's rounded shape it kinda curves with the inside of my leg, so I don't ever know it's there unless I need it. Likewise, the only pair of sunglasses that I've ever been able to carry with me is the pair that I put a neck strap on. Without it, I'd just set it down and never find it again. Retention mechanisms are pretty much my #1 feature in an EDC tool.
And I just can't understand how people clip a light to the inside of their pant pocket without snagging their keys, phone, etc. on it and pulling the light out unnecessarily. My pockets are pretty much full or are guaranteed to be full by the end of the day... so if I want to truly carry an EDC light, I think it's necessary for it to be carried on [belt] or inside waist band. Who else out there is with me on that?
What do you carry (specifics make / model? specific features, like tail clicky or strobe for defense, or just size and good clip?)???
Why does it work for you [or with your other EDC gear, perhaps]???
And how do you carry it (any particular side / location? any special tricks you've found for finding comfort? do you have to be mindful of it when popping a squat?)???
The only EDC knife I've actually been able to carry with me EVERY day is a Leatherman Freestyle CX, carried Inside Waist Band (IWB). It is strictly because the clip is stronger than anything else I've ever come across. Due to it's rounded shape it kinda curves with the inside of my leg, so I don't ever know it's there unless I need it. Likewise, the only pair of sunglasses that I've ever been able to carry with me is the pair that I put a neck strap on. Without it, I'd just set it down and never find it again. Retention mechanisms are pretty much my #1 feature in an EDC tool.
And I just can't understand how people clip a light to the inside of their pant pocket without snagging their keys, phone, etc. on it and pulling the light out unnecessarily. My pockets are pretty much full or are guaranteed to be full by the end of the day... so if I want to truly carry an EDC light, I think it's necessary for it to be carried on [belt] or inside waist band. Who else out there is with me on that?
What do you carry (specifics make / model? specific features, like tail clicky or strobe for defense, or just size and good clip?)???
Why does it work for you [or with your other EDC gear, perhaps]???
And how do you carry it (any particular side / location? any special tricks you've found for finding comfort? do you have to be mindful of it when popping a squat?)???