The Weekday Work Carry
My daily office-to-school-pickup carry. Everything I need, nothing I don't.
This is the carry that goes with me five days a week. The goal is simple: be ready for anything between the morning meeting and the after-school pickup line without looking like I'm gearing up for a mission.
The Philosophy
Less is more during the work week. I used to carry a full-size knife, a flashlight, a pen, a notebook, and about four other things that just weighed my pockets down. Over the years I've trimmed it to the essentials.
Why These Picks
The Bugout 535 is the backbone. Light enough to forget, sharp enough to handle anything from opening mail to breaking down boxes in the office supply room. The Ridge Wallet keeps my front pocket slim — no more sitting on a George Costanza brick.
AirPods Pro are non-negotiable. They're my sanity during commutes and my shield during open-office noise. The Nalgene is boring, and that's the point. It doesn't leak, it doesn't break, and my kids know not to steal the one without stickers on it.
The Fisher Space Pen clips right to my pocket. It writes on anything, never leaks, and I've had the same one for three years. That alone makes it worth the price of admission.