5 pocket-friendly gadgets I take everywhere (and why they make such a big difference)

EDC, short for everyday carry, is a term adopted by gadget, gear, and outdoor adventure enthusiasts that describes the essential items that we carry, whether to solve problems in the great outdoors or stay connected during our 9 to 5. These EDC gadgets can be as simple as a phone, wallet, or keys, or as specialized tools as a multitool, flashlight, or a pocketknife. Power banks, smartwatches, heck, even a drone are all EDCs. 

Think of it a bit like a personal survival kit for daily life.

I'm quite into my EDC gear and even go so far as having different carry for different occasions. For this article, I'm keeping things simple and highlighting my top five EDC items -- stuff that most people would find useful and bring around with them. I hope you'll take some of my recommendations, but don't forget that the great thing ...