everyday carry

everyday carry (uncountable)

1. The set of various useful items which someone takes with them every day, such as a mobile phone or a watch.
   • 2018 January 18, Jamiles Lartey, “Sebastian Gorka was White House aide while a fugitive from Hungarian justice”, in The Guardian‎:

     Gorka has a longstanding and well-documented interest in guns. He told Recoil magazine in November that his "everyday carry" includes two pistols, a knife, a tourniquet – and for good measure – a copy of the US constitution.

   • 2021 January 26, Doug Mahoney, “The Best Pocket Knife”, in New York Times‎:

     At its most basic, an everyday carry (EDC) knife is a practical tool that helps you tackle small, routine problems.

   • 2022 August 5, Ian Burke, “The VICE Starter Pack for Casual Doomsday Prepping”, in VICE‎:

     There's a reason many people consider Leathermans an everyday carry must-have; they have everything you’ll need to make small repairs, open cans and bottles, and cut through wires.

• EDC (abbreviation)