Everyday Carry: Utility

The fundamental characteristic of EDC is, in fact, utility. I know that sounds obvious. But, whether you’re going for the practical definition (an ability to perform several functions), or the economic one (the benefit, worth, or satisfaction from using something), the more utility the better. By all definitions, today’s everyday carry boasts tons.

Seiko 5 Sports SRPD9 Automatic

When you combine dive specs with military specs, you basically get an essential watch of sorts. Build it with a black ion finish, and you also get the assertive yet covert aesthetic of the Seiko 5 Sports SRPD9. Effective for a one-sport-watch collection, its tough looks is inextricably related to its tough functions. Naturally, you can view the workhorse 4R36 automatic through the caseback.

Price: $360

Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses

Truly, Original Wayfarer Sunglasses are universally flattering—especially since Ray-Ban lets you customize the nose bridge. The fact that their handsome, polarized lenses efficiently protect, only letting 15% of light pass through, makes them universally useful too.

Price: $175+

Magpul DAKA Bifold Wallet

Magpul DAKA is giving the bifold a second wind, updating the classic wallet design with a Goldilocks-level capacity-to-size ratio. It’s almost cardholder thin, but holds cash, IDs, and credit cards, without bulk, thanks to clever engineering and its durably flexible polymer-infused construction.

Price: $25

Gerber Prybrid X Multi-Tool

More than just a clever portmanteau, the Gerber Prybrid X Multi-Tool innovatively omits the need for a sheath. Not only does this make the speckled body-and-cord composition look guerilla tactical, but it makes drawing all eight tools, from the blade and flathead to the bottle opener, swift and secure.

Price: $28

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