It’s a new year, so I’m breaking down what’s actually on my body every time I leave the house going into 2026. Everyday carry isn’t about stuffing your pockets with “drawer gear” — it’s about carrying the right stuff that’s proven itself in real life. I walk through my knife, light, wallet, phone, keys, hat, and watch, and I’m straight up about what’s working, what isn’t, and what I want to change this year. My CIVIVI knife is still the one — I lost my original and bought the exact same one because I haven’t found anything I like better. The big change for me is adding a flashlight: the Trustfire X3 Pro has been insanely useful, especially here in PA where it’s dark early and I’m always messing with the van, bikes, or the shed. I also talk about why I’m sticking with the Pixel 9 Pro (the 10 isn’t worth it to me), why my key setup is annoying, and why I’m overdue for a wallet upgrade. And yeah, I’m also thinking about switching to something like a Leatherman and even designing my own fixed blade adventure knife — we’ll see where that goes.