In simple terms, a man’s everyday carry, or EDC, are the essential items he takes with him wherever he goes and might include wallets, journals, or sunglasses.
These items vary from one man to another. In my case, where I have to keep tabs on my company’s progress, you’ll be sure to find a laptop and a mouse pad in my tote bag when I leave the house. I love how easy and convenient it is to hold virtual meetings and respond to inquiries about Popov Leather, regardless of my location.
In reality, functionality is key when it comes to a man’s EDC. Since we don’t carry purses, we have to decide what’s essential and leave the rest behind.
What’s great, however, is that you can mix and match your everyday carry depending on your environment, task at hand, adventure, or hobbies.
Let’s take a look at some examples of what items you can carry in the subsequent paragraphs.
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Everyday Carry Wallets for the Minimalist Man Everyday Carry Wallets for the Man With Many Essentials Everyday Carry Wallets for the Traveler Everyday Carry Belts for the Classy and Sophisticated Man Everyday Carry Essentials for the Dog Dad Everyday Carry Essentials for the Man on the Move Everyday Carry Items for the Home Organizer Everyday Carry Items for the Remote Worker Everyday Carry Items for the Tech Savvy Man Everyday Carry Watch Bands for the Watch Lover Everyday Carry Stationery Items for Every Man Everyday Carry Essentials for the Boot Lover Everyday Carry DIY Tools for Leather Enthusiasts Popov Leather—The Home to All Your Everyday Carry Items
Everyday Carry Wallets for the Minimalist Man
Minimalist men prefer a simple, uncluttered lifestyle. If that sounds like you, these wallets will suit your style. They’re compact, allowing you to carry only what’s important.
Money Clip Wallet Has a slim profile. Only has space for your bills and cards | Leather Card Holder The compact, minimalist wallet fits up to 6 cards and folded cash | Leather Coin Wallet Lets you stack up all your coins, thus minimizing clutter |
Everyday Carry Wallets for the Man With Many Essentials
These spacious wallets are ideal if you need to carry several essentials with you, such as your driver's license, credit/debit cards, business cards, emergency cash, and medical insurance cards.
Traditional Leather Wallet Has a bi-fold design that holds a stack of cash and can fit up to 12 cards | Trifold Leather Wallet Wide enough to hold stacks of cash and has deep pockets that can hold up to 20 cards | Long Leather Wallet Carries loads of unfolded cash, numerous cards, and checkbooks |
Everyday Carry Wallets for the Traveler
These classy travel wallets will keep your credit cards, checks, emergency cash, and other valuables safe and organized.
5 Card Wallet Wide enough to hold up to 10 credit cards with room to add folded cash in case of emergencies | ID Wallet The ID slots gives you fast access to your work/personal ID | Checkbook Wallet Keeps your checks clean and ready for use when the need arises |
Did you know? Besides money, wallets in the 19th century were used to carry dried meat and items considered secrets, treasures, or those that simply couldn’t be exposed. A wallet was carried on the belt since carrying it in the pocket was considered highly uncivilized.
Everyday Carry Belts for the Classy and Sophisticated Man
You can’t go wrong with these classic belts if you love a stylish, elegant look. With four colors to choose from, you’ll never run out of options. Check out my other article on leather belts for more styling ideas here.
English Tan Leather Belt Pairs well with tan shoes and earth tone pants, like brown or khaki | Black Leather Belt Most common belt color. Pairs well with a monochromatic theme | Natural Leather Belt Versatile enough for casual and formal wear | Heritage Brown Leather Belt Most versatile belt color. Pairs well with any suit color |
Everyday Carry Essentials for the Dog Dad
Keep your best bud safe and comfortable with these adjustable collars and leashes. They’re rugged and strong enough for even the biggest dogs.
Leather Dog Leash Durable and soft for maximum comfort | Leather Dog Collar Sturdy enough to last a lifetime | Leather Balm Cleans and protects your leather goods from build-up that accumulates on your dog’s leash and collar |
Everyday Carry Essentials for the Man on the Move
If you travel for work, adventure, or for any other reason, be sure to carry these accessories for a smooth traveling experience.
Leather Passport Cover Secures your passport and credit cards. Fits any passport | Leather Toiletry Bag Keeps all your toiletry essentials in one place for easy access | Belt Loop Keychain Holds all your keys securely around your belt |
Also, remember to keep your keys safe and organized with the following stylish key fobs. They’ll prevent you from losing your keys in your luggage or leaving one of them behind.
Moonshine Key Fob Cut and stamped with the highest quality leather | Northern Lights Key Fob The perfect size key fob. Not too small to get lost or too big to get in the way | Skunk Key Fob For the nature lover | Boots Key Fob Perfect key holder for boots lovers |
Everyday Carry Items for the Home Organizer
I love a clean and organized home. These coasters and valet trays have kept my hotel rooms and getaway homes tidy. They’ll make a great purchase if you’re looking for something similar.
English Tan Leather Valet Tray Keeps your room organized by allowing you to store your essentials in one place for quick access | Mystery Coasters Can be used anywhere around the house to hold your drinks | Black Leather Coaster Holds any drink and gives your table or office desk a classy flare | Brown Heritage Leather Valet Tray Brown looks good on every surface, giving your space a decor boost |
Everyday Carry Items for the Remote Worker
The greatest benefit of working remotely is that you can work anywhere—in your house, at a restaurant, while traveling, or in your hotel room. If this sounds like you, these items will help you turn any location into an office instantly.
Leather Mouse Pad Thick, hard-wearing, and comfortable. Works with any optical mouse | Leather Desk Pad Holds your keyboard and mouse | Leather Tote Bag Carries your laptop, notebook, and other work essentials |
Everyday Carry Items for the Tech Savvy Man
Modern technology has simplified our lives to great heights. If you’re tech-savvy, invest in these tech essentials for maximum convenience.
Leather Airtag Case Keeps your air tag secure and easily accessible | Leather iPad Sleeve Protects your iPad from damage from falls, spills, or rain | Cord Wrap Keeps your cords tangle free | Camera Wrist Strap Keeps your camera close and safe, even when walking around town |
Everyday Carry Watch Bands for the Watch Lover
I normally say that fashion fades, but style is eternal. Leather watch straps are timeless accessories that flaunt ultimate elegance and class. They are super versatile and quickly adapt to the nature of your dressing.
Here are some of my favorite watch bands that are a must-have for every watch lover.
English Tan Apple Watch Band Super comfortable and well-fitting | English Tan Leather Watch Band High quality for a lifetime service | Limited Edition Apple Watch Band Its unique color finishes off your look | Limited Edition Watch Band Makes your whole outfit stand out | Black Apple Watch Band Pairs well with a black belt or shoes |
Black Watch Band Takes your classic watch to another level | Heritage Brown Apple Watch Band Pairs well with shoes and a belt of similar tone | Heritage Brown Watch Band Provides the same results as the Apple watch band | Natural Apple Watch Band Has a natural look that blends well with other earthy tones | Natural Watch Band Gives your Rolex a classic look |
Everyday Carry Stationery Items for Every Man
Every man has his own EDC kit, but stationery items like books and pens are vital regardless of your occupation or hobbies.
Below are some of the top stationery supplies you should consider when putting together your EDC list.
A5 Notebook Journal Made with Tomoe River 52 gsm paper—the best fountain pen paper on the market | A5 Notebook Cover Made with the highest quality leather for maximum durability | Pocket Notebook Journal Has 80 lined pages, which provide ample writing space |
Field Notes Notebook 48-paged notebook that comes in 4 variations—graph, ruled, or plain paper, or as a mix of all 3 | Field Notes Notebook Cover Small enough to slide into your pocket | Moleskine Leather Journal Cover Hard-wearing to protect your Moleskine planner |
Moleskine Pocket Journal Cover Fits Moleskine pocket classic hardcover and softcover journals | A6 Notebook Cover Hugs tight any A6 notebook | Leather Pen Case Protects your favorite pen from nicks and dings |
Everyday Carry Essentials for the Boot Lover
These EDC essentials are a must-have if you want your boots to last long and look as good as new.
Boot Cleaning Kit All you need to clean, condition, and waterproof your leather boots | Leather Scrub Adds years of life to your boots by cleaning and refreshing them | Leather Balm Offers maximum protection against rain, dust, and other build-up |
Everyday Carry DIY Tools for Leather Enthusiasts
Did you know that you can make your own leather products, such as a leather card holder? All you need in your EDC list is a high-quality leather DIY tool set like the ones below.
Advanced Burnishing Kit Helps to smoothen the edges of your leather products for a clean finish | Leather Stitching Pony Holds your leather in place while stitching | Nylon Maul Has a solid steel base that lets you strike the leather like a pro | |
Alphabet Stamp Set Includes 36 stamps (A–Z and 0–9) that lets you customize your finished leather product | Hand Sewing Thread Waxed, braided, and made from durable polyester | John James Saddlers' Harness Needles Strong with nicely blunted tips so you don’t prick yourself or damage the leather | |
Glue Spreader Simple to use and can be applied on large working areas (measures 40 mm) | Rosewood Hand Burnisher Gives your leather product the perfect finish | Strap End Punch Easily cuts belt tips for 1.5" straps | |
Hole Punch Perfect for any leather item that needs a hole, like a belt | Edge Beveller Rounds your leather edges before burnishing for best results |
Popov Leather—The Home to All Your Everyday Carry Items
Popov Leather offers these and more everyday carry items for every man, regardless of your occupation, hobbies, or daily activities. Whether you’re a mobile businessman or a home buddy, you’re sure to find the EDC items to fit your needs.
"We have made multiple purchases of Popov products, often as gifts for others. They are always a hit."
Elgin J, Canada ★★★★★ Verified Reviewer
All Popov Leather products are made using USA full-grain leather— the highest quality leather available. It develops a rich patina over time, making your product look better as it ages.
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Written by Ryan Popoff
Ryan Popoff is the creative mind behind Popov Leather wallets, iPhone cases, belts, watch bands and journals since 2013. With a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts, my leatherworking journeybegan at home. I wanted to create asimple leather wallet that could fit into my front pocket and — to my delight — it was a hit with family and friends. Hopefully you love ourhonest, quality leather goodstoo! Reach out with questions.
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