Found: One Troll

I just got home from work (more maintenance) so I figure now is as good a time as any to do the whole “what are you carrying” meme. Here is a photo of the items I was carrying when I came in the door (click for big):

• Keys, with Necessikey and Utili-key
• Smith and Wesson 1911PD, “Gunsite”, .45ACP
• Galco Royal Guard IWB holster for 4.25″ 1911
• Mantis “Classier Act” folding knife
• Personal Cell Phone (Nokia)
• Work Cell Phone (Motorola Q)
• DIFR RFID-blocking wallet

Not pictured, but carried in my laptop bag:

• Laptop (duh)
• Ethernet crimper and ends
• 2 6′ shielded CAT6 Ethernet patch cables
• Console cable
• RJ-45 to RS-232 adapter
• Logitech Mouse
• SureFire E2L Outdoorsman
• Leatherman Charge TTi w/ bit set
• Pocket Ref

With the exception of the .45 and the Necessikey, I use every one of the items on this list on a near-daily basis. I got the Necessikey for free with my folding knife, but for every situation where it might be useful I already have a better tool. I carry it anyway just in case. I used to use the utili-key all the time, it is surprisingly functional. Since I bought the Leatherman, though, I mostly lend it to people who for some reason don’t carry their own knives.

The Galco Royal Guard holster is very comfortable, I have one for my Gunsite 1911 and a 5″ Royal Guard for my Springfield Armory GI .45. For open carry I have a Galco FLETCH OWB holster for my GI .45.

The DIFR wallet works well. I’ve tested it with a variety of RFID devices and so far it’s blocked them all. I’m very satisfied with it. The Leatherman and SureFire come in handy in the office when I just have to duck into a wiring closet or server rack to check on something and don’t want to bring my whole toolbox, or when I’m traveling and don’t want to check my good tools. Another engineer at work had all of his favorite tools stolen by the TSA while traveling to one of our remote offices, so most of us don’t carry them with us when we travel. I guess wire cutters, cable crimpers, and bit drivers are a threat to national security. Or something.

Anyway, that’s a quick inventory of the items I carry every day.