Most of the time, there are a number of items I will carry with me on a regular basis. These are things I might need while I am out, and about. I do try to plan for every contingency, and work within the limits I have. With that said, all of the items below are things I carry with me on a regular basis. If something was to change where I need to add or remove an item, then this page will be adjusted to reflect that.
Backpack
I use a backpack to carry back items if need be. The backpack also carries my water bottle which I definitely needed. The backpack remains on my back most of the time I am out, although if I was to go to a Subway for example, I would put the sandwich in the backpack before walking home. The backpack is the only way I could carry my water bottle, and I usually like to have my hands as free as possible.
Contact Cards
In the event that someone would want my contact information, I will give them my contact card. The card has my photo, name, mailing address, [cellular] and [home] numbers. Below that would be my email address, my personal site (this one), and a URL to my VCard which will allow the person to download my contact information without having to type anything.
I am considering paying for the back side if I find that information might be best to place there. I just wish I could find a way to make the backside of the card portrait layout, and the front landscape layout. Still, as of yet – I just have the one side of the card in use.
Earphones
I have agoraphobia, and chronic severe pain. In both instances, music helps distract from the severity of these two afflictions. I still have issues with these impairments, but the tolerance to them is a little greater. If it wasn’t for the music that play from the earphones, I would doubt that I will be able to accomplish any errand that would require taking a bus.
Keys
Obviously, I need my keys. It is what allows me to lock and unlock the apartment door. It also is the keys that tends to my mailboxes. The keys are even needed in the instance that I will go to the management office.
Phone
I have an iPhone. The phone is my communication tool, and media player. I can support iMessage, RCS, and SMS for text based communication, and for voice calls, I will look at my watch to see who’s calling, and motion my head to either answer, or decline the call. This is because my phone is not very convenient to get to when I am out.
Tactical Vest
Also known as a cargo vest, this vest has multiple pockets with most if not all of them being closed. This allows me to not have to rely on my pant’s open pockets for valuables such as my phone. With this vest, I could even wear jeans and still have all of the pockets I need. Where I initially was intending on using this vest in the Summer only, I have decided to wear it year round when I go out.
Wallet
I have a Ridge Card Wallet with a strap to secure some cash. I will rarely use the cash, and resort to that when using my card is not a good option at that point. My wallet just has what is needed. For example, if I am out of SNAP benefits, I will not carry my SNAP card. It would seem silly, and one more item gone if someone should steal my wallet. Since most of the time I go out will be to ride a bus, I almost always carry my fare card. This card is valuable as I don’t have to break money into getting two $1 bills + 75ยข each time I need to ride the bus. Instead, I will use the fare card, and have a 3 hour pass every time I pay my fare.
Watch
I have an Apple Watch SE gen 1. I don’t want to have to reach for my cellular phone every time I want to know what time it is. It just makes more sense to look at my left wrist, and see the time. With that being said, a watch is a very important item to wear. As for the watch itself, it is a basic smartwatch. I will see the time, see what song is playing on my phone, and will also see incoming CID information of the person ringing my phone.
Water Bottle
When I go out, I will carry a bottle of water. This will allow me to make financially smart choices of whether to buy drinks if I should get thirsty. Since I always have the water with me, I will be able to elect to not get anything to drink.