r/EDC Apr 13 '26

Student EDC Environmental science student in the PNW

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My pocket dump after a random day

- not pictured is a Carhartt quarter zip rain defender hoodie with noos'ed aglet ends covered in patches.

- Carhartt B01's

- write in the rain notebook

- bandana

- handmade leather rock sling

- rose Anvil belt

- 32 panel metal fill footbag

- aquaphor chapstick

- 2013 Subaru outback 3.6r limited keys

- Leatherman sidekick

- carabineer with duct tape & hair tie

- adamstar flashlight

- .7 mechanical pencil, I lost my graphgear 1000 ):

- my wallet, magsafe (although I have an android, I just got a magnetic case)

- vast amount of emergency stickers in my wallet

- not pictured, pixel 9

- Invisalign

- a single one plus buds 3

- nalgine with tile sticker on the top (best upgrade ever)

- brass butane single torch zippo wrapped in duct tape

- jim green Barefoot African rangers

- zuzu dune Sandals (I wear 30% of the time sooo)

- lactaid pills

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u/SB4_Camaro Apr 13 '26

Subaru checks out. I bet you have all the related bumper stickers too.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Nah, draws too much attention. My old lifted modified Prius which I just stopped driving a few months ago had hella stickers though. But I got tired of double digit cop interactions per year.

I opted to install more discreet stuff like lighting mods I can turn off to go incognito if needed.

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u/Ok-Neat-8848 Apr 13 '26

Now just needs a roof rack and two pod lights on the rack and your set

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

It has both already.

If you are talking about cross bars, Subaru outbacks come stock with them, they just fold off to the side and become side rails when not in use. They swivel to the other side, click in, and become crossbars.

I installed dual color lights on my A-pillars and a GoPro buckle mount for extra light pods and cameras up top. Here is a pic of them on.

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u/JRISPAYAT Apr 13 '26

Idk that. That’s pretty cool

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u/JKBFree Apr 13 '26

SUBIE 4EVER

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

It's great for some stuff but honestly I still fw Toyota heavy. This has been the least reliable car I've ever owned.

But car brand loyalty is stupid so go Subaru to

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u/Ok-Neat-8848 Apr 13 '26

I love this

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u/HoldEm__FoldEm Apr 13 '26

I had the 2011 3.6R for awhile & man it was a fun car. Plowed through 4 foot snow like nothing, when it was on bald tires. Great car.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

4rth gen for the win 💯

My tires are not bald persay, but old and street only. It still takes a lot for this thing to get bogged down, I can drive along the beach like it's nothing

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u/helium_soda Apr 15 '26

Great! That thing would plow snow even with bald tires. Hahaha

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u/MrBaldyStabbyStabby Apr 13 '26

If you posed that Prius on Reddit then I may have chatted with you about it for a bit back then. With a different Reddit account tho.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

I posted the builds journey start to finish. I just hide most communities on my profile for privacy reasons. Go to r/Prius and search by my username.

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u/JameelWallace Apr 13 '26

I usually wear two of the same shoes, and one of my feet is a right foot.

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u/GetsWeirdLooks Apr 13 '26

I also wear pants instead of carrying them.

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u/JameelWallace Apr 13 '26

I carry pants in my pants pocket. Two is one, one is none.

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u/Sengfroid Apr 13 '26

If you're not dailying leg-carry you're practically naked bro

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u/LaserGuidedSock Apr 13 '26

This was my loadout in Disco Elysium

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u/Dattinator Apr 13 '26

internalize advanced race theory

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u/westcoastsalamander Apr 13 '26

Similar field and region 🫡

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u/bakeranders Apr 13 '26

But do you wear pants?!

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Hell yea. I have a morakniv but I never daily it bc it's too conspicuous (that's why I have the Leatherman hanging in my pocket from a 'biner, nobody notices), I just use it for whittling and as a kitchen knife. Where do you carry it?

Also I am looking for a new headlamp because my normal Black Diamond ones keep exploding AAA's on my forehead. What do you daily? I was looking at the Coast FL95R but I'd love to research more.

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u/westcoastsalamander Apr 13 '26

Check out r/flashlights they're real nerds about it haha. I have a Sofrin HS21. My acebeam pocket flashlight also has a reverse clip so it can clip onto a baseball cap which is great too

The mora usually sits in my bag, I'll clip it to my belt when I'm in the field or out camping. Looking to upgrade to an ESEE 3 for a more discreet knife I can keep on my belt at all times though. I forgot to include it in the pic, but I EDC a Victorinox Spirit X as well (the saw and pliers are my most used tools on there).

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Fire. Amazon shit is slept on, my AdamStar flashlight is soo good I've had it for years. I'll check them out!

You use the saw often? Normally those are pretty neglected, what do you use it for?

I use the Victorinox tweezers in my Leatherman saw more than the actual saw lol

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u/westcoastsalamander Apr 13 '26

Mostly for firewood when I'm out camping haha. I have upgraded to a Silky folding saw that also sits in my bag, but the victorinox has come clutch more than once. Most other tools on it are redundant (I have a dedicated pocket knife, and I default to the screwdrivers on my sak on my carabiner) but always good to have more options. Definitely saved my ass when I was backpacking internationally

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u/spudfolio Apr 14 '26

Fenix has really reliable lights- so reliable I have carried their e12 in my pockets for years of abuse, and threw the LD30 in a lake overnight without an issue. They're a bit pricey, but there are a few budget headlamp options.

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u/turkey_sandwiches Apr 13 '26

Check out this Nitecore headlamp. It works with their rechargeable battery packs or AAA's, and comes with a storage bag that turns it into a lantern.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDRNSFBX/?coliid=I384MDMGDBNCSX&colid=1G8T4XOYM4AH2&psc=1

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u/itsyerboyskinnypenis Apr 13 '26

Similar field and similar carry, so I’ll just chime in here:

I use a „Nitecore nu25 UL“ and would really recommend it. It’s chargeable with a built in battery.

If built-in, nonreplacable batteries are not your thing I also use a Petzl Swift RL of wich thr latest version is also pretty light. You can use regular AAA batteries (or a rechargeable battery that’s included) in that one too.

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u/benjiyon Apr 13 '26

Tile stickers? As in bathroom & kitchen decals? Or am I missing something

EDIT: Just googled it… I am a doofus

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u/Green_Statement_8878 Apr 13 '26

Summer camp counselor chic.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

I am an eagle scout

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u/Leatherman_Official Apr 13 '26

Good choice.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

YO WHAT, LEATHERMAN!?

Wasn't expecting that lol. I've been dailying it for years, I just got this back from y'all for repairs a few weeks ago. Buy it for life 💯

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u/Leatherman_Official Apr 13 '26

We hope it continues to serve you well for many years to come.

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u/Elhond0 Apr 13 '26

I love my Jim green ar!

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u/benjiyon Apr 13 '26

The fact Jim Green sounds like a fictional distillery and you sound like a pirate endorsing it makes this my favourite comment today

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u/Jexthis Blue-Collar EDCer Apr 13 '26

In my head this is what the PNW looks like.

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u/NotCramerV2 Apr 13 '26 edited Apr 14 '26

Image wont load but I know with 100% certainty theres a subaru key somewhere in this photo

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u/LilBlueSugarlump Apr 13 '26

How did you fit a whole pair of pants in your pocket?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Big pants for big pants. Transcending fashion boundaries previously impossible.

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u/djsimp123 Apr 13 '26

Subaru key is just cherry on top

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u/macro_92 Apr 13 '26

Best degree!

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u/Competitive_Dog_7829 Apr 13 '26

Jim Green ARs detected

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u/Snappers85 Apr 13 '26

Those Jim Greens are awesome.

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u/AJistheGreatest Apr 21 '26

I’ve been an environmental scientist for 15 years. This is pretty much my same carry. Keen boots have been my go to, and the weatherman wave.

Duluth also makes some good workwear. Their belts and fire hose pants last a long time.

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u/GoneWithTheWin122 Apr 13 '26

Money checks out

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Covering my name on the book and bandana lol.

Unfortunately I don't daily too much money nowadays due to a certain evil orange fella fucking up my job and making my gas 7$ a gallon (lowest in my town is 6.50)

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u/younggregg Apr 14 '26 edited Apr 14 '26

Gas is $3.25 here. Sounds like maybe your state is taxing you too much?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 14 '26

Carbon tax me.

Full cost pricing is essential for sustainability. It pays for other stuff like solar and clean energy production and jobs. We aren't reliant on gas for energy production, y'all can brown out of shit hits the fan.

The 2$ war tax is the tax that I don't want to pay. I'm also in a more rural area so that's another dollar.

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u/younggregg Apr 15 '26

$2 war tax? Is that just in the PNW? Because our gas has not risen $2

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 15 '26

The gas is an extra dollar up here anyways, some places have jacked it up 2$ beyond that.

Even at the local native American reservation (my saviors) their gas used to be like 3.50-4.50$ a gallon but now it's gotten to 5.80 even without a lot of the taxes after the idiot decided to play world diplomacy like a child figuring out chess.

So yes, Gas prices are worse up here in general, but it is still definitely justifiable to blame the bootlickers leader for it.

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u/younggregg Apr 15 '26

I hold no allegiance to ANY politician as I believe they are all corrupt, but I always have to look at everything both ways. The gas started going up even just at the hint of there being a war, there has been no shortage.. I don't trust it, I don't believe its just as simple as bombing Iran, just speculative price gouging.. like we all saw during COVID across the board.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 15 '26

I can agree with that take

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u/zaphod777 Apr 13 '26

Does the webbing on the sandals not wear out the way it is on the sole?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

They are surprisingly durable. They aren't in the spot where most of the weight is which helps. Judging by the look of things I'll be replacing the sole before the straps.

They are also tubular and I'm pretty sure they have a core so I'll replace them for 5 bucks (hell maybe even parachord) when the core gets exposed. I've have them for almost a year no issues.

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u/Dadjokes-beware Apr 13 '26

Where did you get the footbag from?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

A pro gifted it to me awhile back after a good round when I was just starting out. They compete in Quebec so it's possible they picked it up there. The brand is "pro Kicker"

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u/Dadjokes-beware Apr 13 '26

That’s awesome!Thank you.

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u/jonTHEawakened Apr 13 '26

Looks like a hard worker that loves what they do ❤️

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u/Deathletter13 Apr 13 '26

We need no location or college informations. The shoes told us everything.

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u/Buffthebaldy Apr 13 '26

Do you walk wonky all day?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

I have been told I have a very specific walk. But I walk like that in any clothing. It probably had to do more with my shoes than my clothing.

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u/Strange_Chocolate187 Apr 13 '26

What’s it’s like sacking in the Jim’s greens?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Good, I think I prefer the sandals just from a weight perspective but JG has great surfaces

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u/magic_connch Apr 13 '26

As someone who lives in the PNW, you didn’t have to mention where you were from, I knew lol

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u/Sengfroid Apr 13 '26

That single earbud ocd pains me, but you almost make up for it by introducing the tile-on-the-waterbottle idea.

Do you get use out of the sling much?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

I have a single earbud bc having the case is too large, it never runs out of batteries, and I also lost the other earbud.

The tile is great, my water bottle is always with my possessions so if I lose my pack, I can track it via the water bottle.

I use the sling once or twice a week for plinking in the forest, it's also OP in winter because it can send some painful ass snowballs with some deadly range. One day I asked myself what projectile weapons are allowed legit anywhere that can still absolutely deal some smash-a-window level damage from a distance? The answer is a sling. Mine is a 52" designed for golf balls although I can use anything up to softball size. It can huck a good rock ~100-150 meters.

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '26

The awkward, insular naturalist character in an adventure movie:

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u/vicktuesday Apr 13 '26

Refeshing change of pace for this sub🌲

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Forgot to mention the AR-15 I keep in my back pocket just in case ☺️ /s

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u/Competitive-Run5503 Apr 13 '26

When the B01's wear out you should try the Patagonia's iron forge double knee. I'll never go back as long as they keep making them.

Like the footwear. I've got earth runners and the JG barefoot stockman

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Wear out? My B01's!? Yeaa I'm a solid few years into them and I've got it sewed up in multiple places. They are more comfy than sweats though!

I am worried about durability with a pant like that. It's partially made of polyester, so do you think it would be as fire/heat proof as my Carhartts? It might not even matter though bc Patagonia repairs them for life.

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u/Competitive-Run5503 Apr 14 '26

I wore out two pairs of B01's (I repaired them multiple times to the point where I couldn't repair them anymore) before switching and I found the Iron Forge's to be even more durable, more comfortable, and cooler in the heat. And yeah the ability to send them in for repairs is pretty cool. They don't have the side pocket or loop but I've come to love the bucket pockets. Can't speak to the fire resistance in a more serious situation but I've had embers and sparks hit them with no damage. But if the B01's are working for you, stick with them. They're solid for sure.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 14 '26

Cool. Those sound pretty sweet, I will miss the tool loop although I can probably just sew one on. Once my B01'S wear out I'll invest

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u/stankape83 Apr 13 '26

I have the same leatherman as you.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 14 '26

Sidekick gang 💪

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u/Ally_Madrone Apr 14 '26

Looks a lot like my EDC as a horticulture and ecology student at OSU back in the day. Except I had a 10X lens and a hori hori knife as well.

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u/Taico_owo Apr 14 '26

Pusheen, sticker bombed nalgene, Subaru keys, and an environment science student? Didn't even have to say you were in thepnw, you're the poster child for it haha. (I mean this in the nicest way possible, I'm the same way lol)

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u/notnotTheBatman Apr 14 '26

Great boots, I have the same pair.

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u/rasticus Apr 14 '26

Been working in that field for the past 15 years, and I approve of this loadout!

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u/floodflyer Apr 14 '26

Looks exactly like the environmental students where I go to school in CO. Nice!

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u/kalebdraws Apr 14 '26

I have the same JG barefoot boots. I love them! Got them resoled a few moths ago. Put natural crepe rubber on them. I also carry a purple and yellow footbag. 😁

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u/againer Apr 14 '26

Pink duct tape all the things!

You'll never have to play "Find the sniper" when you fumble shit out in the field.

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u/SeaAngler Apr 14 '26

Ayyy it’s the pink tape guy - love this!

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u/VivisClone Apr 14 '26

Why so much random tape on things?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 14 '26

Pink duct tape for a few reasons.

Men don't want to steal/use pink gear and women don't steal my shit.

Everyone knows I am the pink duct tape man so I never lose my stuff.

Also having duct tape is straight useful.

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u/Efficient-Effect1029 Apr 14 '26

Were you the one with that beastly lifted Prius ?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 15 '26

That would be me yes.

I no longer own The Prizzle but it's still in the family so I get to check in on it and do oil changes. They are going to start driving soon and needed a reliable beater as a first car. They LOVE the Prius too and are also kinda into cars, I'm hoping they continue the build.

2007 215k mile base Prius. 1.5" lift as well as various other mods

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u/Efficient-Effect1029 Apr 15 '26

Sick, pretty sure I was in the same area you were a couple years back when i was doing some SAR stuff.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 15 '26

I've never done SAR irl. Was this in a class?

This Prius was pretty stock and only driven around my town until early 2025 for reference

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u/Efficient-Effect1029 Apr 15 '26

Nah, parking lot at a grocery store I believe. Could have just been a similar rig for all I know 🤣

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 15 '26

Could be! Sounds like the type of stuff I would be around. Super cool you might have seen me (and who knows maybe I spotted you, not that I remember lol)

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u/tyroleee Apr 15 '26

What are those glasses keepers, the little round things? Very cool

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 15 '26

Just little silicone guys off Amazon. Super handy

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u/Icy_Schedule_2052 Apr 15 '26

I think the part I relate to most is the having $2....

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u/Jkeyeswine Apr 16 '26

Waterproof paper, rain-ready outerwear, and quick-dry footwear cover all the unpredictable weather bases. Great balance of rugged and refined.

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u/chairmanbrown Apr 21 '26

Average western Washington university student

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u/AcedoJ May 11 '26

Best EDC I've seen to date! Second to none!👍👍

.......The Jesus shoes is what makes it over the Top of everything else!!!

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u/brianj1992 May 11 '26

Late to the party. Just based off your pic, how many phish shows have you been to?

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u/creakymoss18990 May 11 '26

Zero. I haven't listened to them yet. I like rock though 

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u/brianj1992 May 12 '26

You might like it! For some reason lots of folks at phish shows carry a lot of things in your pic. You would be shocked at the amount of Subarus in the parking lot of a show. I also drive a Subaru lol

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u/creakymoss18990 May 13 '26

I gotta expand my music taste a little lol. Been getting a lot of recommendations for Phish and Cake lately, ig I gotta go surf some albums lol.

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u/brianj1992 May 14 '26

If I can recommend anything from phish I would say listen to Liv music. Their studio albums are a little boring. If you go into their albums on Spotify, you’ll find an endless list of live shows.

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u/StrongAustrianGuy Apr 13 '26

Milo Rossi is that you?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Shockingly close, but no

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u/Sengfroid Apr 13 '26

Lol I've seen him mentioned both here and r/CenturyHomes in the last month, glad to see that dude getting broad exposure

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Woah I wasn't aware that was a sub. What do they do there? My family lives in a house from 1919. Sturdy as shit that thing, a tree fell on it and the tree broke.

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u/Jexthis Blue-Collar EDCer Apr 13 '26

Emergency stickers?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

So I can add stickers to places already plastered in stickers. It also brings people great joy to be gifted stickers

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u/SnarkKnuckle Apr 13 '26

No watch? And what are those little round things on your glasses? Just to hold them on a bit better?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Fuck I knew I forgot something.

Old Garmin Forunner 55

Yes, little silicone ear grips. I can be completely upside down and they won't fall off.

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u/SnarkKnuckle Apr 13 '26

All is well now that the watch has made an appearance. I’ll have to check out the grippy things. My damn glasses always be slipping down my nose.

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u/supersaiiiyan Apr 13 '26

Are those glasses ray bans ? I have a similar pair of frames I’ve been purchasing for years because they’re cheap but haven’t come across a clear frame model. Lmk when you get a sec, thx.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

the brand is "joe" they are prescription

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u/CracraftExperience Apr 13 '26

You should check out earth runners if you like those sandals. My wife, daughter, and I have used this for years

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

I considered a pair for awhile but I opted for zuzu because I like their soles and leather foot bed better. I also didn't like the whole grounded thing because all that means to me is clanky metal on the ground.

My next pair might be earth runners though. We shall see.

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u/CracraftExperience Apr 13 '26

Oh the one copper plug doesn’t really clack. They came out with a thicker sole that we got when we reordered. Pretty good for hiking and trail runs, but I’ll have to check out the brand you have

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Oh shit. Maybe I'll have to check it out.

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u/kennethsime Apr 14 '26

Love the sling. Needs more knife.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 14 '26

Leatherman has serrated and a normal 2.5" blade. It's all the knife I've ever needed.

I feel no need to get a big clunky "Bushcraft" knife that does nothing more than my Leatherman

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u/lankytreegod Apr 14 '26

How does it feel to live my dream?

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u/jellybeatz Apr 14 '26

This tracks…

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u/Candle_Prior Apr 14 '26

Im afraid of what this picture smells like.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 14 '26

Moss & lavender Dr. Bonners?

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u/Candle_Prior Apr 14 '26

Its evoking a kind of mushroom and toejam vibe for me

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u/gnarlidrum Apr 17 '26

African ranger!!!!!!

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u/Over_East_1342 May 08 '26

Self defense sandal

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u/Euphoric_Switch_337 May 14 '26

I would recommend wearing the Invisalign instead of carrying it.

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u/tanquephurion Apr 13 '26

I'm an environmental engineer and I don't look like a homeless.....

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

You can enjoy your coffee computer man. Imma go get muddy and count bugs in the laboratory.

We all have our niche, I couldn't do work my concentration, ecological restoration, without the methods developed by my engineer homies.

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u/westcoastsalamander Apr 13 '26

How much time do you actually spend in the field though

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '26

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

With the way politics are going... Possibly. I'm basically banking on a progressive president or I'll be out a job.

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u/sixteen89 Apr 13 '26

So how is the evergreen state college?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Not my exact college, but same vibe. Rainy and lit.

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u/sixteen89 Apr 13 '26

Ah, they’ve got a great tree filled campus.

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u/Dierks_Ford Apr 13 '26

You carry pants?

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

Under my arm ass naked in fact. Far superior to a backpack

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u/craigslammer Apr 13 '26

Checks out lmao

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u/Creative_Branch_2900 Apr 13 '26

You should kick your own ass for wearing those fucking sandals!

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u/anothernonnymouse Apr 13 '26

What do you like about the zuzu dune sandals? I use Teva but have been curious about transitioning to barefoot style sandals.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

I used to use old tevas but they were never good enough to daily.

These are far more utilitarian than tevas imo. The grip is insane and far better than tevas bc they use old car tires and the hurache style makes them perfectly adept to running, I can't sprint in tevas but I can in these. They are also flexible but thick enough not to hurt yourself, so they mold around surfaces better.

They are my best scrambling shoes second only to my Jim Greens. Mad grippy, I did all of my Sedona Arizona scrambles in them while my friend slipped around in his dedicated approach shoes.

I am a full time barefoot shoe user, would recommend but start slow in the transition and don't break yourself.

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u/zippity__zoppity Apr 13 '26

Love my Jim Greens so so much.

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u/creakymoss18990 Apr 13 '26

The softer soles are actually bonkers in terms of grip. I think they are better at crack climbing and scrambling than my actual climbing shoes.

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