Listen up. It’s time to do a little spot check. Take a step forward if right this very minute you have more than one pocket knife on you. Take a step forward if you carry three or more knives and three or more ways to make fi re when you go for a hike? Take a step forward if your pack contains more than one flashlight. OK, no more steps forward, you’re getting too close.
Everyday carry is all about readiness. You never know what’s going to happen during your day, so you want to be prepared to handle it as best you can yourself without making a desperate call to 911. When I was in law enforcement, one 911 caller was in a panic because water pipes were sweating in the basement one humid summer. You’d be amazed at how many people out there can’t fend for themselves.