it used to be many generations ago that there were a few essential things that every man carried in his pockets on a daily basis that were so familiar they were taken for granted, almost to the point of not noticing them at all.
Although we have become significantly technologically advanced to the point, we now have computers that fit in the palms of our hands and fashion may dictate pockets that are as large as they once were. Especially if you're one of those dudes that wears skinny jeans (don't do that), and things that they are hipster or a rock star.
There are still some things that do not require batteries or updates or data of any kind to operate effectively in every man should carry with them in their pockets. No matter if they are in the city or in the woods on a camping trip. These things can get you out of a tight spot no matter what.
The list of essential things every man should carry in his pocket is as follows:
A good hat (I know this won't fit in a pocket, but it can be used as one) of any type baseball cap cowboy hat in doesn't matter the style. Whatever you're comfortable with and as long as it serves the purpose of the particular environment. You find yourself in, its fine as long as the days top quality and not some piece of shit that will fall apart during the first rainstorm. I still prefer a Stetson cowboy hat. When I'm out in the field and an Irish eight piece wool cap preferably by Hanna hats when I'm in the city as they keep the rain off my head, and his son away from my face and eyes not to mention that these particular caps can give an individual that added bit of swagger (especially tilted at an angle) when necessary, although sometimes I wear my cowboy hat in the city and my cap in the field. It just depends on my mood and how bad the weather is outside and a wide brim hat is typically more useful during a rainstorm.
The second thing that every man should carry in his pockets on a daily basis is a zippo lighter. Now I know this may sound strange to some people and especially given the biased against smoking these days, but they serve many purposes other than just to lighting the cigarette. Although I have met many pretty girls doing that very thing especially after pulling off a fancy trick or two with the lighter before lighting the cigarette is it will however can also double as a hand warmer (important trick if you have a girlfriend) all that is necessary to do this is delighted to zippo and hold the lid over the flame just enough to heat up the lid without the flame going out by doing this for a few moments. The lid will heat up and once the zippo is closed place it in a coat or pants pocket. Whatever is more convenient and close your hand around it and it will work just like those fancy air activated hand warmers from the outdoor store using a zippo is more environmentally friendly because a zippo can repeat this process thousands of times, whereas a hand warmer can only do it once. A zippo lighter can also be used to burn loose threads off of clothing district is commonly used by military personnel while getting their uniforms ready to pass inspection these lighters are excellent because they are small and do not take up much room in the pocket and they come in thousands of colors and different designs and can be completely customized with engraving. All that is necessary is to occasionally change the flint for the lighting mechanism and refill the lighter fluid reservoir when necessary. And on very rare occasions to change the wake of individual can do these very simple maintenance procedures that are lighter will last a lifetime and become a trusted friend.
The third thing, an individual should carry with them in their pockets on a daily basis is actually two things. The first being a good reliable pen. The second thing, being a a small notepad the best pen I have found for a change in one's pocket on a daily basis is a fisher bullet space pen. Preferably one with a pocket clip. These pens are very small, and are literally capable of writing anywhere under any condition and at any angle just as advertised. They can do this, because the ink cartridges pressurized with 35 to 40 psi (pounds per square inch), which is similar to a bicycle tire. The second important thing after the pan is of course the notepad this is an important piece of kit, should you need to write down any notes or phone numbers or e-mail addresses. When there is not a piece of paper handy, and writing on your hand or arm is simply not appropriate. The best pocket-sized notebooks to be found anywhere, are the rite in the rain all leather notebooks, a page from one of these notebooks can survive a trip through the laundry. With only a few minor wrinkles and smudges the words written on the page will come out, completely legible. There are even videos available on the Internet of individuals with these particular notepads literally writing underwater in scuba gear with a Fisher space pen. Just to prove it can be done. However it is important to note that these notepads work best with a pencil or all whether pen such as a Fisher space pen due to the way the paper is treated to make it waterproof.
The fourth thing that a man should carry in his pockets on a regular basis is a length of twine or strain. Preferably though. Something like 550 code is best. Again, this may sound strange, but you never know when you might break a shoelace or something might need to be tied down or you might need to fix a zipper pull on a backpack or sweatshirt, or even a pair of jeans 550 cord has 1 million uses, and never fails.
The fifth thing that every man should carry in their pocket on a daily basis is a good quality knife. As one never knows when they are going to need to open the package or letter will cut an apple or what have you a good quality knife is an indispensable tool I myself prefer to carry a small buck knife and a small Swiss Army knife in tandem with one another the buck knife is used when a good quality blade is necessary, and the Swiss Army knife has an abundance of tools such as tweezers, scissors, etc., although a multitool such as the weathermen will offer all the same features in a smaller and more convenient package. They are rather expensive, and I myself have never gotten around to purchasing one.
With the items listed here, placed in one's pocket on a regular basis, and individual can accomplish a wide array of tasks from starting a signal fire if they are lost in the wilderness to fixing a broken shoe lace. It is always good to be prepared for in many situations possible while still not being overburdened with unnecessary items
