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Title: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 18, 2014, 01:09:15 PM
I thought that it's time to expose systematically my EDC & SDC (everyday & someday carry). You see, I'm not a collector, neither a modder, but I'm sure an EDCer. Recently, with the help of MTO, I almost perfected my EDC load, and carrying all that stuff is my almost only workout for most of the time.
A few words about myself.
I was born on 1968. I am a physician,  Psychiatrist with specialization in Addictilogy. I work 7 hours in the morning in a opioid replacement therapy clinic (with significant related work outside the clinic, in the general health system) Monday to Friday, and 5-7 hours every afternoon except Friday in my office, Public Health System work every Monday and Tuesday and private work every Wednesday and Thursday. So I mostly do clinical and administrative work in office environments but I like to fix stuff also.
I am married and father of two. All the family relies on me for everything that can be carried, from handkerchiefs to chocolate, and that happened since I met my wife, during 1985. I like that, it makes me feel useful.
I am interested in all science and mechanics, although I have very-very limited engineering skills. I have or had in the past many hobbies. I carried a Swisschamp since 1986 and used that for everything related to my everyday living and hobbies. I'm not a brand follower generally in my life, with one exception; Victorinox.
OK. Let's start.
This is my "Absolute Minimum EDC".
A Minichamp II with Aquamarine translucent scales, connected to a Purple plain edge Ladubug.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/veqyru5u.jpg)

On the keyring (an aluminum ring from a HDD I disassembled with my Swisschamp) I have my Hyundai Matrix keys (I call it Nio), a red button LED light (amateur astronomy is a hobby of mine) and a Leatherman carabiner to attach it into the rest of my keys.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/arara4ez.jpg)

This mini tool duet, inspired from spydercollector.com, is insanely capable and flexible, carried on my keychain, coin pocket, suit pocket, Skinth and even pajamas.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/7ajehetu.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 18, 2014, 01:21:34 PM
Apart from that, I use three main containers for carrying my EDC. They  serve different tasks.
1. My work bag is a Victorinox Trevi briefcase. A great briefcase with all sorts of pockets and flexibilities. I use it everyday since 2007
2. My leisure or private bag is a Victorinox teardrop monosling, carried since around 2004. It has two main compartments, one in front with the typical pen holders and pockets and one in center/ back with clean and flexible space.
3. My travel bag is a Victorinox backpack with very soft padded laces. Similar configuration with the small bag but much more spacious.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/habu3yde.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: microbe on April 18, 2014, 01:47:13 PM
Nice bags.  :cheers:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: ducttapetech on April 18, 2014, 02:16:46 PM
Very cool set ups and a good read also.
Gonna keep an eye on this thread.

live from Nate's mobile

Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: enki_ck on April 18, 2014, 02:20:38 PM
Agreed, very cool bags. :D Mine are all Wenger. ;)

But that monster keyring of yours always makes me kind of :o and :ahhh
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 18, 2014, 02:48:52 PM
I used to transfer my EDC items from bag to bag every weekend and when traveling. Occasionally I would forget something. So, my plan was to minimize the items I had to transfer. Since I am an MTO member my items were more and more from month to month. So, the only solution was to team my items. And I done that with two bag in bag containers. This way I only have to remember two things and I leave the travel, leisure and work specific items in their respective bags.
Those containers are an opentop bag in bag with many pockets I bought from a travel shop in Barcelona airport and the Skinth CatchAll Metro made for me.
They fit in all bags. In the Trevi they fit side by side in the main compartment. In the monosling and backpack the Skinth goes in the front and the bag in bag in the back (main) compartment.
The Skinth houses my SAKs, Multitools, knives, torches, lighters and everything that makes MTO and EDCforum members drool.
The opentop houses tin containers with MnMs, PEZ, ecigarette juice and atomizers and a purse with batteries and adapters (the one with the Victorinox lapel pin). There are pockets around (you can reverse the inside out) for my iPod, sanitizer, sunglasses, pens and other stuff. Nothing sharp in it anymore, so I check in the Skinth and carry that in the plane with me.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/ny7a8u8u.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 18, 2014, 04:05:01 PM
Thank you all. Next I should show the Skinth loadout I guess. But that needs time.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 19, 2014, 09:04:24 AM
Now, let's see the Skinth CatchAll.
First, I asked Metro to make it a Red and Black theme, in order to be compatible with my aforementioned three Victorinox bags. I find his execution excellent, black on the outside and red on the inside, just as my Victorinox Trevi. "Canadian Mounted babe, a police that works, Red and Black is their color scheme!".
Just in case one ignores my intentions, a Huntsman lapel pin will show them. Placed on the upper segment of the flap it doesn't interfere with anything and it is instantly recognizable when the Skinth is in any of the bags and viewed from above.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/gemebu5y.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 19, 2014, 09:12:57 AM
I'll transfer here my first impressions from the "Skinth loadout thread":


Quote
I didn't give much thought. I'm going to play a lot with it the next days. First impressions?
First of all, thanks a lot to Metro. It is great. It is big. It is made with great quality and expertise. He made it red and black, as he was asked.
All my big tools fit in.
The side tubes fit the Spirit and Charge but  also the Swisstool and Surge (tested). The Swisschamp XLT fits in the sidetube also! The XLT fits in the main pocket and the back pocket and the center pocket accomodates easily the XAVT!!!
Problems? Well, most pockets are deep, so short and little items are  difficult to find a place in there. I used my Greek Army sewing kit holder (the cheap plastic envelope in OD into the back pocket) to put there all little and short objects: Victorinox sharpening stone, sewing kit, alcohol pads, band-aids, needles, surgical blades, pencils and IKEA paper ruler, safety pins etc. That was a nice solution, although I would prefer something in black.
I put in everything I EDCed and then some more. So there's one additional  multitool (the Charge) and one additional knife (the Endura) one additional bit kit (the Leatherman two cards), one additional adapter (the  Leatherman extension) and one additional sharpener (the Victorinox dual sharpener, without the cap) that I didn't EDC. But they all fit and there's room for more! I think that I might add the Ritsartz Picnik knife because occassionaly I need a fork and a clean knife (I use my Opinel for much dirty  work). My 32 pieces bit kit fits also with the XLT in the central compartment but I thought it was an overkill since there are the Leatherman cards and an assorted 11 item kit. I never carried the Endura but  it fits so nicely in the MOLLE bands it  is a pitty to leave it behind  (I hope no cop will ever check my bag). I might put the Surge or  the Swisstool in the sidepockets when I predict harder work (when I visit my daughter for example) or put something with different capabilities in one pocket, like a Crunch.
Indeed, many, many options. the only thing that is out of the question is to put that monster on my belt. No, that would be a revelation of the worst kind.
I put an aluminium ring on the front flap so I can hang it open somewhere when I have to work on something (the same way I do with  my travel shaving and personal hygiene kit). I think  that's a nice idea.
The Skinth fits nicelly in my Victorinox Trevi bag and It will fit for sure in my Victorinox monosling and backpack. It will be easy for me to transfer all my tools from bag to bag or leave behind all my sharp and controlled items when I visit the prisons or put them in at once my checked in luggage when I have to travel.

Would  I change anything? Some minor things.
- I might have chosen the front panel to be flat (Metro gives that option of course) although it might prove very practical to be able  to put items with pocket clips there. But  the flat panel would allow better handling and one might add an ID card translucent pocket to add a bussiness card or  personalize the skinth with a motto, a sticker etc.
- I would prefer the side tubes with velcro. They would be flat this way. Ther was that option in the past  but no more I think.
- I would also pay something more to  replace  the  D ring (and the buckles) with something of a better material, like metal.
- Since the CatchAll is so deep, I would add a couple of  shallow pockets of half the height for  small items.
- The Catch all is so big that the "Skinth in Skinth" is a rational move. So I would add an option for a small "purse" with 2-3 pockets for all small items. It could  be made to fit exactly the back pocket.
- The CatchAll is so big and can be so heavy that a small handle of the same material on the top of it would help a lot. That's an easy one.
- I would add a "Skinth" logo somewhere. Come on Metro! you deserve to have your logo on these masterpieces.

Overall I am very excited. I had to wait for two months and 5 days but I will enjoy it for many years to come, that's for sure.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/jedupara.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 19, 2014, 09:22:56 AM
Now let's see what did I fit inside for the moment. It weights ~ 1.5kgr already, mind you. I'm open to suggestions for refinement.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/henadete.jpg)

All items fit nicely, removing and putting back anything is extremely easy and nothing rattles.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 19, 2014, 10:07:21 AM
What's inside? Let's have a look.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/5u9yge2u.jpg)

- Left side tube:
1. Victorinox Spirit
2. Victorinox metal clip

- Left inner pocket:
3. Bit holder with 11 hex bits and magnetic bit adapter, modified to fit all Victorinox Philips drivers and Juice Philips driver.

- Left inner tube
4. Victorinox ratchet (magnet mod)
5. Leatherman adapter
6. Hex powered tools adapter

- Back pocket
7. Diamond sharpening rod (holder removed)
8. Victorinox dual sharpener (cap removed)
9. Small leather coins purse with
a. a sewing kit with needles, curved leather needle, pins, safety pins, buttons, thread of different colors
b. cable wires
c. tough wire
d. Victorinox sharpening stone
e. Victorinox toothpick
f. Victorinox nylon string
g. two surgical blades
h. four band aids
i. two alcohol bands
j. some rubber bands
k. AAA battery
l. Victorinox mechanical pencil
m. IKEA pencil
n. IKEA paper measure tape
o. three Cybertool double bits and rubber band
p. three large needles
q. There's space for more. I think that a couple of paper clips and an office razor would be nice.

- Right tube
10. Leatherman Charge TTi

- Right inner pocket
11. Recta/ Victorinox Compass/spirit level/ thermometer/ ruler/ magnifying glass (forgot to take it out for the pic)

- Right inner tube
12. MiniMag Lite Solitaire LED flashlight (with S-binner and lanyard)

- Main pocket
13. Big BiC lighter in Georgia fancy container
14. Victorinox Swisschamp XLT with magnet modified Cybertool and magnetized fishhook remover
15. Opinel Couteaux de Jardin #8 (workhorse)
16. Victorinox red neck lanyard (helps the lighter and XLT to stand taller and can be used when working)

- Front pocket
17. XLT's elastic lanyard with two S-binners
18. Skinth business card

- Front dual pockets
19. two Leatherman bit kits.




Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 19, 2014, 10:17:46 AM
One problem with the way I carry the CatchAll is that it is difficult to open the central flap (and to a lesser extend the side tube flaps) inside the bags. In order to have instant access to something it must be attached to the MOLLE straps. Since the most used item is the Opinel and it has no pocket clip, I use this configuration. I fix the side tube flaps (usually just the right one) under the central flap when it's closed and move the Charge to the MOLLE strap and Opinel to the right side tube. Voilà.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/hyqehe5y.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 19, 2014, 10:39:57 AM
More options...

There are items that I don't EDC but occasionally might need. For example:
1. My Endura or other knife with pocket clip (I have two or three) can be carried on the MOLLE straps (pic)
2. Both side tubes fit 4.5" Multitools. I tested the Swisstool and Surge and they fit. In fact I can fit 4 Multitools (!!!) because the Spirit fits in the main compartment and the Charge in the MOLLE strap (with the Endura on the other one) and the only sacrifice is the BiC (but a small BiC fits also). Insane. Armed like a lobster we say in my country.
3. Instead of the XLT I might choose the Swisschamp, Pocket Toolchest or Juice Pro and free some space. Or fit two or three smaller SAKs, like my Harvester, Mountaineer, Spartan, Ritsartz Picnik etc. Or I could remove the BiC and put the Swisschamp XAVT!
4. Instead of the Opinel I might put something else (like another Opinel obviously, such as my Outdoor or an Electrician)
5. The front pocket is in fact empty. I can put in there my Executive or my Cadet or my Squirt S4 (no need to of course with all those tools I already have). But a Pocketwrench II or Piranha is what I am thinking of (I don't have either and I am ready to buy one, make me an offer). When I carry my Surge I can fit there my jigsaw blades holder of course.
6. I can put some more minor items in the purse. I already mentioned an office razor and paper clips but even some modeling blades can fit with their holder in one of the tubes. I might put some zip ties if I find where I put them. Hell! I might even put the Victorinox oil in there!
9. I didn't put pens and markers because I have them in every pen holder my bags have. But I tried them and they fit in several places.
8. Still, there's room for more. I think that Metro was very precise when he named that Skinth a CatchAll!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/5uzemupa.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: bmot on April 19, 2014, 02:37:10 PM
Hmmm... Looks good, and HEAVY  :tu: :tu:


Might want to add an adjustable spanner, though? Seems you have/could make room for a small one  ;)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 19, 2014, 02:57:10 PM
A Crunch wouldn't do?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: bmot on April 19, 2014, 03:13:04 PM
Well, more than a regular MT, but not nearly as good as a real spanner ;)


I think you need both  :whistle: :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 19, 2014, 03:35:34 PM
Since my Bahco knife can't fit it the Skinth, a small Bahco adjustable wrench would do.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: bmot on April 19, 2014, 04:09:48 PM
Since my Bahco knife can't fit it the Skinth, a small Bahco adjustable wrench would do.


Exactly  :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on April 19, 2014, 04:59:28 PM
I just love looking at what others carry.  Thank you for sharing yours and that catch all looks to be some piece of gear.  I'll take a closer look and see if I can add anything to your already capable carry system. 
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 20, 2014, 10:14:14 AM
110x13mm (http://www.bmtools.gr/Product/2624/Page/294/el/) seems a right size.
(http://landship.sub.jp/stocktaking/archives/BAHCO_8069_1.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 20, 2014, 10:33:15 AM
Watches? I always carry one and have just a few. I have an eye for two specific watches I might get someday. Just one of the two. My No 1 is Tissot T- Touch
(http://images.oroloi.gr/oroloi/images/T0134204720200_1bnew.jpg)
And my No 2 is Suunto Core
(http://www.centrootticopadova.com/core_large_3eb8b.jpg)

Until then I EDC the last year a Sector that's very EDC friendly.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/u5u7ytuq.jpg)

For outdoors (and right now) I use a Casio Protek

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/y7edaqej.jpg)

And I exchange them from time to time with my previous EDCs, an automatic mechanical watch called Follie Follie

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/eny4uped.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/qubyru3e.jpg)

A Swiss Military (very nice)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/yreseqa3.jpg)

A watch my mother gave me

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/7y8abepy.jpg)

And a Reymond Weill, present of my wife 23 years ago

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/evabepyh.jpg)

Rarely I carried this Soviet chain watch, mechanical and stainless steel with hunting engraving. Might EDC it when I grow older.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/agy4atyt.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 20, 2014, 11:18:07 AM
This is an accessory I bought recently, intended for electronics, adaptors and cables protection. It is big for its storage capacity but it provides a soft shield that might prove valuable if you know how our luggage are treated in airports. So I use it for travels and I have it with me right now (Easter vacations) and put my portable HDD in it. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/ypu4yme7.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/ubyje2ev.jpg)
Nice logo, huh?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 20, 2014, 01:00:08 PM
I had an opportunity to test my tools' metal saws capability. This was a diamond file sharpening steel rod of 5mm diameter that stood tall in the Skinth at 14cm. I didn't like the slight protrusion of the flap as a result of it's height. So, just after the previous post I started cutting it with my files. I had no anvil with me, so I did it freehand on my knee. I used the Charge's TTi and Swisstool's Spirit file one after the other and finished with my Swisschamp's file because it is slimmer and I could fit it in the cut. I changed files every now and then to avoid overheat. It was easy at first but then the core of the rod was much harder. It was harder than expected but I guess that's reasonable because it is a file itself so it was hardened some way. The files show no wear visually after the task that took a whole hour. It is nice to know what my tools can do. I already used the files of my Swisschamp (the older type mostly) and my Surge (I didn't have it with me, otherwise I would have used the jigsaw metal files I have) but that was the toughest material I cut freehand so far. I guess I am capable of escaping a prison if they leave me to keep my Skinth with me!
Now the rod stands perfectly in the Skinth and I feel better.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/y9eseheg.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: enki_ck on April 20, 2014, 02:51:44 PM
Cool collection of watches you have. :hatsoff:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 21, 2014, 04:17:15 PM
Can't  hide my joy and satisfaction!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/21/a6a9upen.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 23, 2014, 03:22:56 PM
Some refinements. The Skinth weights now 1.6kgr.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/23/ba3ysaty.jpg)

The left side tube is a nice place to fit the Victorinox metal clip. I occasionally use it for several purposes and in many occasions I regretted leaving it behind. Now it is always with me and I also like it.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/23/yvuzu2a9.jpg)

The ring helps to open more easily and quickly the flap and also to hang the Skinth from somewhere, as already described and sawn on the outdoor picture in a previous post. A little black rubber band is there handy for several uses, making an improvised vice grip out of the Charge among them.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/23/abe8aran.jpg)

First I used a telescopic Rötring pen but this short CERN pen takes a regular Parker insert ang has the correct colors, red, black and silver (chrome). Situated in the Charge's side tube, easily moved in and out with the flap closed.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/23/are7e5ev.jpg)

Added some pieces here and there, such as paper clips, a notepad, another easily accessible pencil, a plastic card holder with a business card (in case I'm unlucky enough to lose it and lucky enough somebody would send it back to me) and some more items in the leather wallet (cotton sticks, more surgical blades and alcohol pads etc). Also a couple of bookmarks that can be used as money clips also.
I think that it's full now. But a Pocketwrench or Piranha fit easily.
I still like to play with that Skinth.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Styerman on April 24, 2014, 02:12:35 AM
Very well thought out and capable carry . I can see now that I need to standardize on fewer bags ( I currently use 5 - need to get it down to three . ATM , much of my EDC lives in cargo pockets , and belt pouches .

Chris
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: RT1969 on April 24, 2014, 11:13:19 AM
Some refinements. The Skinth weights now 1.6kgr. ...

First I used a telescopic Rötring pen but this short CERN pen ....

Excuse me, I have a german OCD moment....  :rant: :viking: :poh:
Ah, better. It's Rotring (Red Ring), and I always get hung up on wrong umlauts, even if I don'T want to...

One question: 1,6kg, really? As EDC? I would try to cut this. One point: Why are you wearing two nearly identical Multitools (was it Surge & Spirit?)? Why not carry just one? Is there a logic besides 'I like them both' behind it?
(I don't know if I succeeded, but I don't want to bash you, I am seriously interested in an answer. And sorry for the umlaut moment)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 24, 2014, 11:20:13 AM
Thank you. Standardization and organization is godsend.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 24, 2014, 11:27:55 AM
@RT1969

Thank you for the ö correction.
I decided to try them both for some days/ weeks and decide which I like most. For the moment I like them equally. If I ever decide to leave one behind I'll be having a Greek OCD crisis of an empty Skinth pocket, you know, horror vacui.
1.6kgr is nothing for me. I mostly drive myself everywhere and in fact my work bag is lighter than ever (I used to carry around an older 15" laptop and an Archos AV500 or Archos 5 and a Palm or PocketPC and lots of documents. Now there's my iPhone and a WD Caviar portable HDD. My shoulder cries for some weight, it feels underestimated with a light load.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: RT1969 on April 24, 2014, 11:40:19 AM
Thank you for the answers.
I see weight is not an issue for you. And you have to keep those pockets filled, I can understand that. But is this not the right size for a KitKat Chunky?   :D
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 24, 2014, 11:51:39 AM
Speaking of my work bag, let me introduce you to it. It's a Victorinox Trevi, older version, EDCed 5 days a week, 14 hours a day, traveled, overloaded and abused since 2007-2008.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/urytuzam.jpg)
You may google for technical details, I'll only say that it is of great quality, very versatile, looks serious business (no tactical) and it is Victorinox made. That's nice because I've been in the Parliament, Ministries, many Services, Congresses etc in Greece and abroad with it. I traveled overnight just with this bag in many occassions (hate it when I fly because I have to leave my SAKs behind).
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/abumamy8.jpg)
It is made from ballistic cloth but there's a leather version as well. The carry handles are flexible and leather padded.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/y7anuhyj.jpg)
The strap is wide an filled with an ultra soft material that makes it caressing your shoulder even at 20+ kgrs weight.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/umudujyv.jpg)
At one side (front for right handed) there's a removable universal phone sheath that can be moved to your belt. Sadly I broke the clip after years of abuse but could buy a replacement if I wanted to.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/y2ebysem.jpg)
On the other (back) side there's a hidden mesh pocket (shown unzipped) for a water or refreshment bottle. I put my ubrella there when it is wet (and when it is dry it is hidden under the bag in bag).
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/esaraju6.jpg)
There's a great "quick access" pocket with magnetic closure up and front, very useful.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/yme9eva7.jpg)
All sorts of pockets and holders in the front compartment that's even bigger in Trevi II version.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/ha4evaty.jpg)
The middle compartment is electronics friendly with soft material armor around everywhere. It accepts a 15" laptop with or without a sleeve accessory and has three pockets for tablets, HDDs etc.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/rasuguta.jpg)
The back compartment is divided to a main space that can be doubled by  opening a zipper around the bag and contains my Skinth and my bag in bag, leaving most other pockets empty at the moment, and two document/dossier pockets, always filled.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/ysatytu8.jpg)
More pockets on the back. One is easy access for magazines and newspapers.
The only briefcase that could ever substitute for this is another Victorinox. I have the Trevi II or Parliament 17 (even bigger) or Monticello in mind (there are also rolling versions with 2 and 4 wheels) but this doesn't help because it seems that it has many years of life in front of her. In fact I'm sure that I will die first, as it is habitual to most Victorinox products.
The Trevi II link (http://www.voyager-shop.gr/el-gr/Products.aspx?cat=a022f157-6c7b-4477-8ffb-aa3c7f25d53d&ElementID=4e2dbbc6-06dc-4b22-946b-1889dcd2be28)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 24, 2014, 11:59:13 AM
Thank you for the answers.
I see weight is not an issue for you. And you have to keep those pockets filled, I can understand that. But is this not the right size for a KitKat Chunky?   :D

With any dessert the pocket would be filled for a couple of minutes at most.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 25, 2014, 10:36:24 AM
I made a modification (addition in fact) to my Skinth today.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/25/ve6y5a9e.jpg)

I added two D rings of specific purpose.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/25/jupata2e.jpg)

The top one will help me handling the Skinth, especially when I take it out of the bag and might also be used to hang it somewhere for a while or to put a lanyard for any reason. I sewed it onto the strongest point, Skinth's backbone, under the upper Velcroed horizontal strap.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/25/e4u2yzus.jpg)

The side one is for hanging small items, mainly my Ladybug/ Minichamp when I have to travel by plane, in order not to lose them into the suitcase. I had two identical D rings anyway and figured that this would be a reasonable place to put the second, in a strong point of 9 cloth shears sewed together. 

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/25/2egugute.jpg)

I haven't the skills, neither the sewing machine Metro has, so it was hard to pass the needle through all these layers of hard material. I broke a needle, bent another one, pierced my thump twice and broke the thread 4-5 times. I tried many pair of pliers to help me pierce the Skinth. Swisschamp worked as always and it was comfortable. Juice was better plier wise but a nightmare for my palm, uncomfortable and painful. The same was the Charge. But the Spirit was excellent. My palm loved it and denied another trial (Swisstool and Surge are very big for such a task anyway). I finished with it.

Now I'm very pleased with the result and my Skinth is tailor made for my specific needs.

Metro should consider offering a handle and a small D ring for this huge Skinth in my opinion, but given the material it is possible to add them yourself, QED.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 26, 2014, 12:06:23 PM
It is weekend, so it's Victorinox monosling time!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/26/2uteryje.jpg)

This specific model is discontinued and replaced by a smaller one model 30372901 (http://www.voyager-shop.gr/el-gr/Products.aspx?cat=f7e61b38-72a2-4874-91ff-3325b527bebf&ElementID=5d1d3dfc-0887-453d-95b3-edb77495d190)

(http://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/images/victorinox-30372901/victorinox-30372901.jpg)

My bag has greater volume to carry my EDC, so I'm very happy it still looks as new after ~10 years of heavy use.

It has a soft sling that sports a convenient zippered pocket.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/26/9asevusu.jpg)

I usually hung it from my right shoulder but I also put it diagonally when I have to run/work, or hold it from the carrying handle during rush hour in the Metro (to avoid theft).

Outside there's a mesh pocket that accepts a bottle of 1lt or whatever you might put there. On the top there's the mentioned carrying handle. I put a Leatherman carabiner there to hang it and secure it to the Super Market trailer to avoid theft. I also put there my Casio Pro Trek on occasion.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/26/3uzunaty.jpg)


Then we have the front compartment with pen holders, a double pocket and a key holder. In front of that there's enough space for my Skinth Catch All.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/26/yju6uneq.jpg)

In the main compartment I put my bag in bag and, depending on the weather, an umbrella or light jacket or other items (like a newly purchased SAK for example!).

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/26/u5yqu8at.jpg)

As described already, the bag in bag has pockets around, filled with gum, sanitizer, sun glasses, cloth for sunglasses, iPod, pens, e-cig juices etc.
You can see that I have separate containers in there. The three smaller tin boxes contain a) iPhone's cable and earphones, plus a Sennheiser  earphone, b) PEZ fruit mints and c) MnMs. The yellow tin has atomizers and other eCig accessories. The orange three 20ml bottles of juice. The big black container two socket to USB iPhone adaptors (for iPhone/iPod and eCigs) and batteries for my eCig (Coll Fire I and Primero systems). The smaller black cloth container (from Parker 3 pens holder) contains my former eCig system Hybrid, as a back up.

I might remove some items from time to time and add others, such as my Archos 5 or a flask of Chivas Regal Whiskey or other things I might want or need.

That's it. The bag is TOP quality. It has been everywhere, on mountains and beaches, cities and countryside around the world. Always loaded and  very often water and salt sprayed. My wife puts it in the washing machine and it becomes again as good as new. It is even better than the other two, a real Victorinox item; indestructible and unimaginably useful.



Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on May 08, 2014, 12:08:10 AM
I bought a nice adjustable wrench (we call it French key here) that's drop forged, light and slim but 15cm (6") long with 20mm mouth opening. I like a lot and tested it already but it doesn't fit the Skinth. Smaller tools at 10cm (4") have 10-13mm openings that seem restricted and one applies less torque for the same force. So, I might cut 5cm of the handle losing torque, buy a smaller one losing capabilities or keep it separately of the Skinth since it isn't a sharp object (I traveled with it already by plane, Salonika to Athens). I tend to do the later, since it's not cheap (16€) and I like the feel of it (it fits my palm perfectly and I tested it to some 15mm hex heads from road signs- I want to keep that versatility).
It's perfect for my bicycle too.
What would you do?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on May 08, 2014, 12:08:45 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/08/evu8y4aq.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: RT1969 on May 08, 2014, 08:46:05 AM
That's a difficult question...
Most versatility would be to shorten the handle but pack an additional 10cm pipe that fits on the handle for additional torque when needed. Your back can thank me later.  ;)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: ducttapetech on May 08, 2014, 01:00:19 PM
Or get the next size down.

live from Nate's mobile

Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on May 08, 2014, 01:23:45 PM
Yes, but the next size opens up to 13mm only.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: hiraethus on May 08, 2014, 01:46:20 PM
How about the smallest pliers wrench from Knipex?
http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=art_detail&parentID=1368&groupID=1500&artID=34171

125mm long, opens to 23mm. :tu:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on May 08, 2014, 09:09:58 PM
The Skinth can house 10cm tall tools. And this is fatter. For the time being I'll carry the french key as it is I think.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: hiraethus on May 08, 2014, 09:34:25 PM
Fair enough. I looked up the price of those knipex wrenches too. :o
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on May 08, 2014, 11:53:05 PM
OR, I might get wild and add a SpydeRench someday in the future. Now that's a plan. Let's see how much this wrench is going to get used.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on May 10, 2014, 11:06:45 PM
I used that adjustable wrench today to mount new telescope rings on a Vixen dovetail. I used pliers up to now, whenever one of the very few metric keys we have didn't fit because, believe it or not, we didn't have such a trivial and useful tool in the house.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on May 11, 2014, 11:06:16 AM
Problem solved. It doesn't have to be IN the Skinth, it might as well be ON the Skinth.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/u2u5evev.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/e4u2u3a9.jpg)

Didn't have yet a role for those belt loops anyway.
There is room for a Piranha/Pocketwrench but now there's no functionality they give me that's not already included in this Skinth. Only thing missing is a hammer but the wrench gives light hammer capability also, to fix a nail on the wall at least.

This Skinth is so versatile!
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on August 27, 2014, 12:13:44 PM
Months later and the EDC haven't changed. Still the Victorinox Bags, The bag in bag with tin boxes, the Skinth full loaded. I just added since yesterday a nice optic, a pair of Pentax Papilio 6.5x21 binoculars.

(http://www.treemall.com.tw/images/imageQC378839_1.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on August 30, 2014, 01:40:48 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/30/e8e6y5ap.jpg)

I EDC them in their case but they fit in the Celestron little case with the others too.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: enki_ck on August 30, 2014, 02:48:03 PM
Those look really cool. :tu:

What do you use them for?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: zoidberg on August 30, 2014, 03:03:12 PM
Those look really cool. :tu:

What do you use them for?

Same as every other guy...  :pok:  ...reading boat names.  :D
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on August 30, 2014, 03:20:06 PM
The Pentax Papilio has a close focus of 0.5m where it gives a 5cm field at 6 degrees and 8x magnification. That means that it magnifies an insect from a comfortable distance.
 It is used for nature/park/garden walks/hikes/bikes were you can observe butterflies, dragonflies, spiders, ants, mollusks, fish in ponds amd aquariums, flowers, birds etc.
Also museums and exhibitions to study paintings and artifacts without getting suspiciously close or when they are behind glass.
Collections, like my mineral collection and lead soldiers.
It acts like a dissecting stereoscopic microscope so I inspect my optics and whatever for signs of dirt or whare. Yes, SAKs too.
Concerts/ theatre/opera, as it is close to an opera glass at medium distance to infinity (6.5x @ 7.5 degrees)
Travels and EDC because it is very light (<300gr) and still better than most chinese roof compacts. It does what I mentioned (you have to see a flower through that to believe it) and it also acts as a general purpose aid to enjoy the view. It might act as a telephoto and makro lens for my iPhone or Cybershot with an adaptor (it works handheld but it is difficult).
The others are more conventional.
The Zeiss ED is the general purpose and birding glass of great quality. Fast as a shark, sharp as a SAK. :) 8x makes for comfortable handheld use. Waterproof amd adventure friendly. Quite good for astronomy and whatever.
The Canon is image stabilized, has the second greatest magnification possible for handheld viewing, 18x (Zeiss makes a 20x that costs 6000€!!!) and has flat field. Great for astronomy and long distance terrestrial or marine use, airplane spotting and long distance birding (maritime birds for example).
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 12, 2014, 10:23:07 AM

Apart from that, I use three main containers for carrying my EDC. They  serve different tasks.
1. My work bag is a Victorinox Trevi briefcase. A great briefcase with all sorts of pockets and flexibilities. I use it everyday since 2007
2. My leisure or private bag is a Victorinox teardrop monosling, carried since around 2004. It has two main compartments, one in front with the typical pen holders and pockets and one in center/ back with clean and flexible space.
3. My travel bag is a Victorinox backpack with very soft padded laces. Similar configuration with the small bag but much more spacious.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/habu3yde.jpg)

Time for an update!
Sorry for iPhonish pics.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/12/meja2epe.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 12, 2014, 10:27:51 AM
I forgot to post one of my oldest Swiss bags. It's the only one that it's not from Victorinox. Rather it's a tourist item I bought from Zurich airport and used it in a few trips. It is really nice but far from Vic quality, especially regarding zippers. So I use it as an auxiliary bag when moving a lot of astro equipment and as an outdoors bag.
Nevertheless, I still like it a lot.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/12/yte6a5e4.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 12, 2014, 10:32:07 AM
My new Victorinox backpack. 
It is more compact than the previous one and with more pockets. I still prefer the older architecture (2.0) but this is better for a lot of electronics. There are places for laptop, tablet, media player and more. I tried the cheaper Wenger Gigabyte before buying this and was very impressed but finally I couldn't resist to Vic charm. Wenger is on my list though. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/12/9eza7y7a.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 12, 2014, 10:35:21 AM
And this is my new Teardrop Monosling. Again more compact and with no small pockets. I'll continue to use my trusty older model for EDC and this will be my "dressy" one when I wear a suit but need my tablet, sunglasses etc with me. I used it yesterday and it goes perfect with formal clothes. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/12/evy4a8e6.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 12, 2014, 12:25:34 PM
Close up of the backpack. I don't know the -discontinued- model, perhaps in the 150-200 € range, because I bought it second hand without it's papers. But it's unused. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/12/uba6aqyg.jpg)
On the outside austere and business oriented, unlike most Wengers.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 12, 2014, 12:26:29 PM
Front pocket is clean. Just a keyforb. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/12/etanavy5.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 12, 2014, 12:28:46 PM
Front big pocket. Inside a mesh pocket for easy reachable items, the usual pens/mobile/cards/SAK pockets and a zippered pocket. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/12/ezuvu9y5.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 12, 2014, 12:32:05 PM
Main pocket with divider.
It has a clever system with the help of which all three main pockets can exploit the bottom space at will. I put my bag in bag and Skinth here. Over them the Pentax Papillio for traveling or the Zeiss Terra when there's chance for more serious birding/sightseeing. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/12/yhy6yhem.jpg)
It could have a pocket for iPod and a headphones pass on the dome.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 12, 2014, 12:35:02 PM
Sidewise, one concealed mesh pocket for water bottles.
I would like another one on the other side or a simple mesh pocket and also a headphone hole with iPod pouch underneath as my other backpack has. But they made it look more serious as I said. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/12/nu4yme9u.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 12, 2014, 12:39:22 PM
The slings are padded but not as much as the other backpack (which is bigger and thus capable of more weight). But they are prettier, with the Vic logo and two straps to hang your sunglasses (or clipped knife but that's scarry for people) and two D rings for a carabiner or something like that.
The backpack has reinforcements that help it stay upright, regardless if it's empty or loaded. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/12/aga9ede8.jpg)
The back is padded and with provision for airflow. The handle is leather padded.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 12, 2014, 12:40:26 PM
The laptop pocket. Two mesh pocets for the socket adapter and HDD perhaps.  (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/12/upytusyg.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 12, 2014, 12:50:43 PM
(http://www.adventureavenue.co.uk/prod-img/GIGABYTE%2015-68374001_700.jpg)
This is the Wenger Gigabyte 15 MacBook Pro I tried and considered buying instead.
I liked it a lot. It has a Dual compartment, Padded laptop compartment with anti-scratch lining (very very nice at touch),  Interior pocket for iPad (very nice too),  a Case base stabiliser platform (different from Vic's),  Padded back panel too, Shock absorbing shoulder straps of nice design, Lockable zipper pulls,  Cable haul handle (impressive), Full organisation panel (bis), Quick access pocket like that on my Trevi (addictive),  Zippered water bottle pocket too, Integrated trolley pass-through where you can hide the straps.
In many ways it is better than the one I have but I can always find an excuse to get this also, I am an MTO member, remember?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Ricardomfs on October 17, 2014, 12:47:13 AM
wooww what a collection mate congrats, i would really to reach something like that, and the best thing, use it in edc, that´s the good part, use it, enjoy it.

and i would love a vic backpack, they re so awesome, but the price, dear god! if you consider selling one at a good price who knows:)

congrats beautiful and quality equipment. it´s never too much :)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 17, 2014, 08:48:32 AM
Actually, they are not a collection since they are used a lot. My wife has, I don't know, 100, 200, 300 bags? Probably 366, one for each day and one of them is used every 4 years. So it seems rational to have 2-3 bags of Victorinox/Wenger quality. I choose them black to go with anything, from formal suit to outdoors outfit.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 21, 2014, 11:45:37 AM
I discovered which model is my new backpack. It is called WT Digital Backpack (http://www.victorinox.com/ch/product/Travel-Gear/Category/Collections/Werks-Traveler-3-0-Business-Cases/WT-Digital-Backpack/30119301) and goes for 170 euros here. A nice buy at 70 euros, totally unused.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/614%2BsCpEWoL._SL1500_.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 25, 2014, 09:10:34 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/u2u5evev.jpg)

I carried the wrench this way for several months and it proved useful a couple of times but it was a hassle to put it and remove it from bag to bag because the wrench's tip was catching somewhere.
Today I received my Pocketwrench II which is a beauty and slips beautifully inside the Skinth, so the earlier adjustable wrench will live in the car or somewhere.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 06, 2014, 04:38:07 PM
I tried to compile a catalogue of the everyday items I carry, after I felt my bag a little heavy today. The outcome is following (a few of the items, Crunch, Belomo, Wenger Air Traveler, are pending).
There are 4 different conditions and each one is  characterized by a Victorinox bag I described above.
It is sick  :facepalm: but one can't play with  his toys only during the weekend, when his house sees him. The numbers come from the MTs and SAKs file in my signature (master catalogue).

9.   CURENT EVERY DAY CARRY
9.1.   Keyring
9.1.1.   Leatherman Carabiner
9.1.2.   Victorinox Minichamp in Pouch
9.1.3.   Spyderco Ladybug
9.1.4.   Button Red LED Light
9.2.   Pockets
9.2.1.   Cool Fire I Electronic Cigarette
9.2.2.   Opinel #8 Couteau de Jardin
9.2.3.   MTO Poker Chip 2014
9.2.4.   Occasionally Victorinox Mountaineer, Harvester etc
9.2.5.   Black Obsidian or Red Coral Comboloi
9.2.6.   Leather Wallet
9.2.7.   Keyring with Minichamp, Ladybug and Button LED Light
9.2.8.   Apple iPhone 4S
9.3.   Container Bags (one at a time)
9.3.1.   Victorinox Trevi Briefcase during work
9.3.1.1.   Documents case
9.3.1.2.   Work stuff (pens, sheals, USBs etc)
9.3.1.3.   Skinth CatchAll with full contents
9.3.1.4.   Black bag in Bag with full contents
9.3.1.5.   Umbrella
9.3.1.6.   Western Digital Essentials 1.5TB 2.5" HDD
9.3.1.7.   LG VPad G500 8.3"
9.3.1.8.   Pentax Papilio 6.5x21
9.3.1.9.   Handkerchiefs and sanitizers
9.3.2.   Victorinox Monosling Bag during leisure time
9.3.2.1.   Skinth CatchAll with full contents
9.3.2.2.   Black bag in Bag with full contents
9.3.2.3.   LG VPad G500 8.3"
9.3.2.4.   Pentax Papilio 6.5x21
9.3.2.5.   Handkerchiefs and sanitizers
9.3.3.   Victorinox Teardrop Monosling Bag when formal/smart casual
9.3.3.1.   LG VPad G500 8.3"
9.3.3.2.   Black bag in Bag with full contents
9.3.3.3.   A SAK or Multitool (Swisschamp, Spirit or Charge TTi)
9.3.3.4.   Handkerchiefs and sanitizers
9.3.4.   Victorinox WT Digital Backpack when traveling
9.3.4.1.   Skinth CatchAll with full contents (when not in airport- airplane)
9.3.4.2.   Wenger Air Traveler (when in airport- airplane)
9.3.4.3.   Black bag in Bag with full contents
9.3.4.4.   Umbrella
9.3.4.5.   LG VPad G500 8.3"
9.3.4.6.   Pentax Papilio 6.5x21
9.3.4.7.   Victorinox Travel Electronics Container with
9.3.4.7.1.   Archos 5 250GB
9.3.4.7.2.   String Pouch with Archos Travel Accessories
9.3.4.8.   Travel stuff (Ticket envelope, neck pillow, S4 coat, Book etc)
9.3.4.9.   Handkerchiefs and sanitizers
9.4.   Bags in bag
9.4.1.   Skinth CatchAll
9.4.1.1.   Spyderco Endura VG10 FFG
9.4.1.2.   Victorinox Swisschamp XLT Ruby (Alt Swisschamp or Juice Pro)
9.4.1.3.   Victorinox Watchmaker Pallas
9.4.1.4.   Victorinox Swisstool Spirit S (Alt Swisstool)
9.4.1.5.   Leatherman Charge TTi (Alt Surge)
9.4.1.6.   Leatherman Crunch (Alt Opinel #8 Couteau de Jardin)
9.4.1.7.   Leatherman Bitsets x2
9.4.1.8.   Hex 6mm Bitset (11 bits)
9.4.1.9.   Hex 6mm custom adapter for Victorinox Philips driver
9.4.1.10.   Leatherman Bit Extender
9.4.1.11.   Powertool Bit Holder
9.4.1.12.   Victorinox Ratchet
9.4.1.13.   PocketWrench II
9.4.1.14.   MiniMagLite LED
9.4.1.15.   Spare AAA Battery
9.4.1.16.   Victorinox Compass/Thermometer/Ruler/Magnifying Lens
9.4.1.17.   Victorinox Metal Clip
9.4.1.18.   Victorinox Lanyard
9.4.1.19.   Red Cord Lanyard
9.4.1.20.   Bic Lighter
9.4.1.21.   Victorinox Dual Sharpener
9.4.1.22.   Diamond File Sharpener
9.4.1.23.   Victorinox Stone Sharpener
9.4.1.24.   Big Paperclips
9.4.1.25.   Small Paperclips
9.4.1.26.   Metal Bookmarks
9.4.1.27.   Victorinox Mechanical Pencil
9.4.1.28.   IKEA Pencil
9.4.1.29.   IKEA measuring tape
9.4.1.30.   Ballpoint Pen
9.4.1.31.   Victorinox 4mm Bitset
9.4.1.32.   Spare pair of Victorinox TnT
9.4.1.33.   Surgical Blades (4)
9.4.1.34.   Victorinox Nylon Cord
9.4.1.35.   Sewing Kit (2 hotel kits combined)
9.4.1.36.   Sacking and Leather Needles (4)
9.4.1.37.   Button LED Light
9.4.1.38.   Alcohol Pads
9.4.1.39.   Bandages
9.4.1.40.   Rubber Bands
9.4.1.41.   Tweezers
9.4.1.42.   Blue Tak
9.4.1.43.   Powerstrips
9.4.1.44.   Miscellaneous pieces
9.4.2.   Black Bag in Bag with Victorinox pin
9.4.2.1.   Belomo Triplet Loupe 10x21
9.4.2.2.   Sunglasses in hard case, microfiber clothe
9.4.2.3.   Pouch with Electronic Cigarette batteries, atomizers, adaptors
9.4.2.4.   Tin box with E-Liguids (3x10ml)
9.4.2.5.   E-Liquid 2x20ml
9.4.2.6.   String pouch with LG VPad cables & accessories
9.4.2.7.   Tin box with PEZ
9.4.2.8.   Tin box with MnMs
9.4.2.9.   Chewing Masticha gum
9.4.2.10.   Tin box with iPhone/ iPod cables & accessories
9.4.2.11.   Hand Sanitizers
9.4.2.12.   Apple iPOD 3
9.4.2.13.   Pens & Pencils

Pay attention of  the items that fit in a Skinth CatchAll (with some free space for more thin items)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: lister on November 06, 2014, 04:52:12 PM
That's a lot of stuff!  :D :multi:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 10, 2014, 02:12:40 PM
Since acquiring my Skinth over 6 months ago I wanted a Crunch and a one piece tool to feel completed. As I said I used an adjustable wrench that did the job but wouldn't fit inside as I felt it should. Finally I've completed the load out and everything is perfect.
On the outside nothing seems different, although I made some changes and now the Skinth is slimmer. Don't throw tomatoes please but the full setup weights 1.85kgr!

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/10/26cb889a007d653d3e00767981889365.jpg)

Inside, the Crunch fits perfectly (on the left). I now have the Opinel in my pocket or in the quick access pocket of my bag as before (it is more convenient since that's what I use in the office and everywhere) and on the right of the XLT I put the BiC,  Victorinox Dual Sharpener and Diamond Sharpener (fits in a groove of the Pentapocket besides the Minimaglite). The Pocketwrench II is on the right, in the narrow pocket behind the Charge/Surge. There's also a pair of tweezers on the back right. It is useful also for picking up small stuff from the bottom of the Skinth. To compensate for the added tools, I exchanged the leather wallet with a nylon one (in Blue European Union colors) that fits exactly the same stuff. Complete.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/10/b653c981a0088e748d0630c966bca732.jpg)

It is insane but this small Skinth is loaded with 4 big tools inside and a large Spyderco Endura on the outside, while even the Swisstool and Surge can take the place of the 4" tools.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/10/4c3d1980e1af1a98ff8549afa66864ce.jpg)

The "new" factor didn't wore off and I always feel excited when I take out and open my Skinth to do a job. I'm going to help my daughter moving to another house and I will exchange the Charge for the Surge probably for the occasion but all the rest are perfectly chosen.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 11, 2014, 10:39:12 AM
Some items might seem irrelevant but everything comes from personal experience and it showed today, when my Sectro Expander wristband loop broke. It is plastic and it broke in the corner, so there isn't a way to fix it on the go. I just removed the black rubber band from the front flap tongue, over the aluminum ring I added and used that in it's place. It was very annoying when I typed on my PC and now it works fine. Wire, paperclips, bookmarks, rubberbands, they all permit such quick fixes and that's why they have a place in my Skinth.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: lowtech on November 11, 2014, 01:38:57 PM
I am happy the sleek blue "Pallas" Vic gets used!

Impressive selection of well thought out gear.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: hiraethus on November 11, 2014, 02:34:59 PM
If by well thought out you mean 'throw everything I own in a bucket, some of it is bound to come in handy one day' then I agree. :D
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 11, 2014, 03:25:49 PM
It's not everything I own, the Skinth is not a bucket, I play with my toys everyday and need them every now and then because I establish treatment units around the country and have many hobbies. Do you know how many different types of screws one encounters in just one telescope (on the spider, tube, focuser, mount and tripod)? Also, I am the "man with the SAK" in the house and my job and everyone comes to me for fixing things, not that I don't enjoy it. I wouldn't say it is well thought but it was much thought and I enjoyed every bit of thought because it was a kind of delightful game for me. And I post it here because it is established that similarly infected people frequent this forum and they enjoy to see Skinth loadouts, up to their limits. Am I wrong?
Quote from:
  Don't throw tomatoes please... 

Eventually I didn't avoid the tomatoes!
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: hiraethus on November 11, 2014, 03:50:13 PM
Am I wrong?

Not at all, I'm just teasing.

I'm a little jealous that you've come up with an EDC that works for you, actually.  I currently own 20-something SAKs and knives and 10 or 12 multis of some description and I can't settle on one particular group of things to carry day in day out.  I don't want to carry too much as I don't want a giant sheath or a bag full of metal and I want what I carry to be useful with little or no redundancy.  I change my mind about what I want to carry all the time and spend ages deciding which SAK goes best with a particular multi or keychain tool.  I've got spreadsheets trying to evaluate particular combinations to try to point to an 'ideal' EDC.

One of the good things that came out of the recent minimalist SAK challenge recently was showing me how much I needed scissors - and that a Super Tinker or Explorer could probably handle 95% of my daily tool needs.  But I like the feel of Alox, so would prefer a Pioneer.  Then I need something with scissors, but which ones - a mod, Classic, Micra, Style PS?  The tyranny of choice...
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 11, 2014, 03:55:53 PM
History tells again and again that strong muscles give solutions to ambivalent men.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on November 11, 2014, 05:10:32 PM
The fun part for many is the rationalizing and scrutinizing of what to carry.  I enjoy these threads and especially enjoy the reasoning behind why this or that is carried. 

I too have many tools which makes off day carry decisions fun.  I like Alox and when I recently got a new to me red farmer I immediately wanted to carry it, tho I regularly carry an Explorer, Deluxe Tinker, or Swisschamp. 

I've carry my JPST along side my Wave because I enjoy having it with me even tho my Wave will be my primary tool of choice.  This past few weeks I've left my keychain tools on my night stand just to switch things up.  It's been interesting to reach for my manager and realize it's not there.  With so many tools at hand going minimal gives us all a chance to use what we have and not debate. 

It's sure is fun getting dressed and playing with ideas on how best we should be prepared for the day.

 
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 12, 2014, 05:28:15 PM
I bought today this foam cylinder from a bookstore that makes using the Leatherman adaptor easier. It fits exactly and moving in and out of  the Skinth remains easy.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on December 10, 2014, 04:18:15 PM
Another Victorinox small backpack, it is the discontinued oval upper side Flexpack with the patented ratcheting system that can be used as a backpack, monosling and funnypack. (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/10/a1475da8284330967cbaef5d2f3c609f.jpg)

Here are the ratcheting elements
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/10/05637132b834e6d74bc4fdfdcb8901e0.jpg)

The pack fits my bag in bag and the Skinth CatchAll but it gets tight with the second so I am preparing a lighter EDC with a Shield 2XL
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/10/afdbf62f1ab045f81c07f2dbe9b92548.jpg)

It has nice small pockets inside and I bought it second hand unused for 30€ (new ~80€).
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: NKlamerus on December 17, 2014, 08:31:15 AM
I just read from start to finish. You have mastered the transferring and carrying aspect of EDC. Even though it's always a work in progress.  I really really like how your always on the hunt for additions and improvements! I'll be buying a few pencil grips now for my screwdrivers and extensions.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on December 17, 2014, 11:27:30 PM
I enjoyed it a lot in the way. The secret to success is the bag in bag concept. I just move from bag to bag that open black bag in bag with some essentials and my Skinth with my tools (toys). Just two things to remember. Both items are recent, purchased during my MTO era.
I even have two bags in bag into my Skinth. One is a clear congress namecard holder with a first aid kit for cuts (bandaids, alcohol pads etc) and the second a but for all small items. The second is in its 4th generation already. After trying my army days sewing kit holder, a small leather change wallet and a small EU plastic holder I now use a see through dense white mesh wallet that is bigger, thinner and permits me to see the contents and therefore retrieve them easier. I'll post some pics soon.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: parnass on December 18, 2014, 02:24:30 AM
kkokkolis, I enjoyed reading your EDC thread.   You are using the Skinth in a way that is different from the way most other people use their Skinths.

Good job!   :tu:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on December 18, 2014, 09:32:00 AM
(Bad) Pics.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: NKlamerus on December 20, 2014, 05:35:33 AM
Do things ever snag on eachother as you pull 1 item out?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on December 20, 2014, 09:50:13 AM
No. Most items are in their respective pocket (of the Pentapocket system) and the material has memory, meaning that it adapts to its contents and stays that way until you put the tool back again.
The only tools that are side by side are the Crunch, BiC, XLT and Vic sharpener but they all have smooth sides/scales (I put the Crunch with the protruding pliers piece resting in a fold of the material). The only thing that happens is that when I remove the Crunch or XLT then the BiC or Vic might fell in the side at an angle and I have to put it in it's place, no big deal.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 02, 2015, 08:39:35 PM
After reaching top load with the Skinth CatchAll, I now consider a lighter EDC, built around a SAK and Multitool. I think that my new Alox SAK with scissors hiraethus made for me will pair perfectly my scissorless Spirit. Another option is the XLT with a Crunch or Skeletool and the Charge TTi with hobbit scissors can replace the Spirit.
I ordered a Skinth Shield 2XL (and a Toolet M7 by the way) for this setup but it occurred to me that the unsang Victorinox OD Nylon seath that I EDCed before the Skinth might be able to accommodate this setup.
Guess what? It does.
Here it is, loaded.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/02/7fd341874f3ecf63af6db011d9b207e9.jpg)
Look how smaller it is compared with the Skinth CatchAll and the Victorinox Swisstool Plus seath.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/02/240aed065968c23dfd02df8a1e334492.jpg)
And here the full load.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/02/1f8687c87eec7ba9bf5e6aad790236d6.jpg)
Maybe I'll start using it, while I wait for the Shield.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kmanct3 on January 02, 2015, 10:06:54 PM
Watches? I always carry one and have just a few. I have an eye for two specific watches I might get someday. Just one of the two. My No 1 is Tissot T- Touch
(http://images.oroloi.gr/oroloi/images/T0134204720200_1bnew.jpg)
And my No 2 is Suunto Core
(http://www.centrootticopadova.com/core_large_3eb8b.jpg)

Until then I EDC the last year a Sector that's very EDC friendly.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/u5u7ytuq.jpg)

For outdoors (and right now) I use a Casio Protek

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/y7edaqej.jpg)

And I exchange them from time to time with my previous EDCs, an automatic mechanical watch called Follie Follie

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/eny4uped.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/qubyru3e.jpg)

A Swiss Military (very nice)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/yreseqa3.jpg)

A watch my mother gave me

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/7y8abepy.jpg)

And a Reymond Weill, present of my wife 23 years ago

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/evabepyh.jpg)

Rarely I carried this Soviet chain watch, mechanical and stainless steel with hunting engraving. Might EDC it when I grow older.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/agy4atyt.jpg)
Ha, My watch collection is as bad as my knife collection also :D
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 03, 2015, 01:05:12 PM
Before my Skinth CatchAll, 10 months ago, I EDC'd both this OD seath with Spirit, ratchet, extender and 6mm bits AND a Victorinox SOS leather sheath with an XLT and stuff. So this is going to be my lightest EDC since I joined here and the first without some kind of Swisschamp in 27-28 years. Let's see if I'll survive this. I will feel some inconvenience, that's for sure.
Today I tried to finalize the setup (a temporary, pre Skinth 2XL setup) and the outcome is this.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/03/a99a8d9c317f90cff9c6540cf0b59757.jpg)
You can see that I sewed a black ribbon on the left side (as seen) for a Minimag LED. The material wasn't very good, I might redo it with some elastic ribbon in the future, but it works.
I replaced the 6mm bit kit and philips adapter with a Leatherman bit kit. I choose all the metric Hex and Torx bits and a PZ3/0 bit. I don't know if I will prefer it over the hexagonal bits but it saves space. So the Pocketwrench II fits nicely with it.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/03/a22bbeefa72b5c83c1de76e23835653d.jpg)
You can see the full contents here. I have put in the Leatherman extender since I choose the flat bits. I also used the same black paracord with OD dots everywhere. I don't like much the three paracords, it is too much, so I might remove the one from the SAK since it is easy to retrieve it from the case without the lanyard. I'm still testing.
I like the option of a corkscrew and it is a holder for the mini driver I use all the time (I wear glasses).
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/03/aed47a4f3b50e3890b2805e06dcddb9c.jpg)
The testing already started, so I used the Spirit to pass the needle through the many layers of nylon, the corkscrew to untie the paracord until I was content with the result, the SAK scissors to cut the paracord. But I had to use the BiC from my Skinth to burn the paracord edges.
If the spirit had the 91mm scissors and blade (doable if they don't mind the tools not following completely the curves of the handles, as Leatherman chooses to do, they might make the blades OHO this way) I wouldn't need the SAK at all. The Spirit has all the over a century field tested tools a man needs, even a hook, and they all lock! My keychain Minichamp completes the setup with the more delicate tools for personal care and opening of smaller screws, a pen and a choice of toothpick or tweezers.
So the blades now are just three, with the SAK's the best of the three.
I think it is going to be fine, as long as I pass the withdrawal stage unharmed.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: hiraethus on January 03, 2015, 05:53:42 PM
Awesome setup, and I'm very glad the Pioneer is getting used. :tu:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 03, 2015, 08:39:18 PM
Thanks hiraethus. Yes, the Animus was going to be used, I changed setup to use it and it permitted me to change setup. It was used already since it replaced my Squirt as my general purpose scissors in home. I don't know if the Victorinox 91mm is the best pair of scissors but it is the one I prefer and I am considerably accustomed to their qualities. A lightweight frame makes their use easier. Since they were not included in their masterpiece, the Spirit, the rational thing to do was carry a lightweight SAK that sports them.
I was going to ask Syph007 to make me one sooner or later so your gift was spot on and valuable. These are the scales I prefer and the only change would be an awl or pruner blade in place of the combo tool. I love them both. Since the Spirit has an awl, the pruner would add one more special blade to the setup, mainly for box opening. The Cadet's file would be another option but I have it on the Minichamp. I'm just giving you ideas for future projects.
Stay assured that it is already loved and used.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 05, 2015, 10:51:38 AM
Now the whole setup fits in my bag in bag, so I win in weight, space and manoevrability, just one thing to move from bag to bag, apart from my Pentax binoculars.
I will be taking the CatchAll with me though when I'm goimg to our summerhouse or to my daughter's house, since there's a lot of tinkering there all the time. And when stargazing, telescopes and mounts have all the extremes of different screwheads.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/05/3e6ef5a1d5764a291997646bb75c88ea.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 05, 2015, 09:46:34 PM
I emptied my  Victorinox Trevi and my wife put it in the laundry a couple of days ago. When I refilled it there were many items I could throw away (documents, pieces of paper with notes, expired stuff, paperclips, bookmarks, a forgotten book etc). Now it is about 2-3 kgr lighter and it shows on my shoulder. But I still have the withdrawals. Today my hand searched subconsciously for my Charge, for  the only tool I really used, the serrated blade's strap cutter. I realized it wasn't there and I used my Opinel instead, no big deal.

The CatchAll permitted me to test side by side various pieces for almost a year. What I really used?
Spirit 90% - Charge 10% (almost everyday)
Vic Ratchet 70% - Other drivers 30% (2-3 times a week)
Hex bits 90% - LM bits 10% (but LMs save space)
Spyderco Endura 90% - Opinel 10% but Endura frightened people and the last month I left the Spyderco home and used Opinel 100% (it does  the same with a less fancy way)
Sewing materials, twice in 10 months (I keep a kit in my bag elsewhere)
Bandaids, three times in 10 months (I keep a couple and some alcohol pads inside my wallet)
Compass, pens, pencils and stuff almost never
Minimaglite almost never (I use my iPhone or the LED on my keychain instead)
Pocketwrench II or Crunch or adjustabe wrench several times, but PWII is the lightest/smallest
Need of two pliers simultaneously 3-4 times, so I might try to fit the Crunch in my new Skinth for those times
Swisschamp XLT* every other day, but I used the scissors 80% so I would be good
Sharpeners 5-6  times (half  of them I sharpened other people's knives) so I might try to fit just one bit (instead of ceramic & diamond & stone I had in the CatchAll)
Lighter once a week or more but I keep a small BiC in my bag anyway
Blue Tak 3-4 times but I keep some in my work bag elsewhere

*What I will miss from the XLT: I  used some tools like the fish dischorger (for  poking without harming things), the hook (the hook on the spirit has the awl closeby and is more dangerous) and the coke spoon (for my tea, but a knife can do the same), the needle (I  can fit a needle somewhere though), the cubertool  (but I have the LM bits instead). I also used the small blade or the runing blade for some jobs (like removing safety caps, but a larger blade can do that also). I won't miss all  the similar tools the  Spirit Plus and the alox have, corkscrew and minidriveer included. And the Minichamp will keep my hands tidy as I like them.

So I would say that with this lighter setup I  have 85-90% of the functionality at a fraction of the weight. Still, playing doesn't follow logic, it is an animal instict and it has its own rules. I miss  my toys but I expect things to go better with time.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: parnass on January 06, 2015, 02:29:33 AM
....
The CatchAll permitted me to test side by side various pieces for almost a year. What I really used?
Spirit 90% - Charge 10% (almost everyday) ...

Your quantified analysis is impressive.   
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 06, 2015, 09:14:36 AM
Victorinox tools are more familiar to me. I got my first Victorinox in 1986 and my first Leatherman in 2012. That might br the main reason for this phenomenon.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 24, 2015, 01:42:17 PM
New additions. A Skinth Shield 2XL and a Toolet P7
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/24/0c3247e57d524bdee99ee416b388809c.jpg)

I'm going to EDC the Shield as I said, and I'm going to see what I'll do with the toolet (because most tools that fit to it are going in the Shieldl.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 24, 2015, 01:49:50 PM
I tried some EDC combinations and this is my choice at the moment.
Front (it closes easily)
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/24/9e56f59e7de44b37e309d7d31a38957d.jpg)

Back (he he he he he )
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/24/170f2107650ab0e3a8c67ba2799672e3.jpg)

In (bad focus)
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/24/53642649531090828038767b794569fa.jpg)

Out
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/24/a86b0245931ca43230e2227e243dd2db.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 24, 2015, 02:28:09 PM
Just moments after this picture I added the Victorinox Compass/Thermometer (I have a soft spot for that in my heart, don't blame me) a couple of big needles, a bit of cable wire and some blue tak (always useful). I guess it is almost full, just a pack of hotel matches to add the fire element (or some magnesium).
I can fit the Swisschamp XLT or the regular inside but then the multitool becomes problematic. A Spirit and a Crunch fit side by side but then I loose the SAK. The problem is the plierhead bit that protrudes and the big lock at a lesser extent. A Mountaineer fits instead of an Alox but it closes marginally. Two bit kits or a Hex bit kit fit but you need force to close it. You can fit many small items but the main one is just one and I couldn't choose any other than the Spirit.
Oh, I forgot to add a Vic pair of tweezers!
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on January 24, 2015, 07:32:19 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/03/aed47a4f3b50e3890b2805e06dcddb9c.jpg)


This is your "Light carry"?  :rofl:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 24, 2015, 08:10:36 PM
No, I added some items, look the last posts.
Oh, don't make me make an ultralight carry too.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on January 24, 2015, 10:02:55 PM
No, I added some items, look the last posts.
Oh, don't make me make an ultralight carry too.

Don't threaten me with a good time.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 25, 2015, 04:32:50 PM
No, I have an ultralight EDC, I carried it yesterday in a wedding.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/veqyru5u.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 26, 2015, 10:31:31 PM
OK, I  think this is the final  setup.

Everything fits nicely and the buttons close easily. I have all useful stuff with me (and my fetisch Vic Compass), the LM adapter has the double bit from my Surge ready, the Band Aids and Sewing kit and Blue Tak are in a zelatine container that keeps them organized.
The Shield fits in my bag  in bag and in every bag I own, clipped or in a pocket, or in a coat pocket, or on my belt, or inside my palm, and it doesn't weight a ton. The belt  clip is perfect and it has my signature sticker on it. The material memory after 2-3 days of use help the Skinth retain the place of each tool when I put it back. Everything is reachable without having to remove anything. It's like the Vic SOS kit roughly, but it holds much more and it is thinner and wider, so it fits better  everywhere (thinner matters more than widder).
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: SAK Guy on January 26, 2015, 11:06:08 PM
Awesome kit! :2tu:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 20, 2015, 02:23:32 PM
New EDC item.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/ca6f0aa6152cd36afcf2a0c98d19752b.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: SAK Guy on March 20, 2015, 03:19:18 PM
I like that!!! :cheers:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 21, 2015, 02:26:56 PM
It looks even better with a black strap.
It has more features than my Protrek (that costs half the price new, 170€ vs 340€ ) and it is more accurate - compass and altimeter. It is also a bit smaller and more smart, I can wear it with a suit and not be feeling awkward.
On the other hand the Casio is really a tank and I like the salt of many summers on it, something I wouldn't want on the Suunto (so I'll keep swimming with my Casio). And Casio is much more readable, both with direct sunlight, ambient light and its own light. The compass in particular is much more enjoyable on the Casio (I can barely see the Suunto's N indicator). The menus of the Suunto Core are better, since it has a matrix screen with text about what you are trying to do.
It is very easy to change battery on the Suunto and this is nice because it needs it twice a year or even more (so I'll EDC a spare CR 2032). It opens with a Euro coin, brilliant.
Yes, the Suunto is a perfect EDC and the Casio a great beater. The rest few watches I have will have rarely wrist time, I predict.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/21/453e3179654e4420a21ca9f6c23623d5.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: lucky13don on March 22, 2015, 02:20:20 AM
dang, now i need to work overtime...i want a skinth..bad >:D
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: cool123 on March 25, 2015, 07:09:21 AM
Awesome kit.
I suggest you to add some good throwing knives to it which can be used for outdoors survival trips like adventure camping.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 25, 2015, 08:04:42 AM
But I don't do survival. You are kidding, right?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on June 24, 2015, 09:47:05 PM
Workload is huge
Real life is demanding
Free time is short
EDC is fixed
Collection is full
Spirit is threatened

But I still need to be an MTO member
I want to get back.
But I often feel exausted and unmotivated.
But then I miss the nice folks here.
And I'll be working more, I am promoted to nationwide medical director for our organization against drugs, 8:00-16:00 schedule and then 17:00-24:00 in office and surplus work during the weekends.

I would like to play but how and when?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: NKlamerus on June 27, 2015, 01:47:57 AM
That's awesome bud!! Congrats on the promotion!!


Just know we will always be here whether life is busy or not, and when you reach in your pocket to use your swiss tool, you'll be reminded of its roots and course to you.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on June 28, 2015, 10:54:22 AM
Thank you for your kind words. For the time being I am terrified. Because of the financial situation I have to work private practice and social security practice too, that's a total three jobs (not counting occasional translations and educational work). And my organization has half budget, it may go lower or even zero if we bankrupt. Anyway, I'll have to work for around 80 treatment units, 650 workers and 8700 patients (we need to add another 1500) and that's no easy task. I was in the same position for a year during 2003, the organization was 1/10th in size then amd we had the same budget, 4.4x more per patient to spend. No comparison.
The sure thing is that my Swisstool serves me well, together with my small Skinth set. And my Opinel cuts a lot of paper every day.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on June 28, 2015, 03:55:39 PM
Congrats on the promotion.  Life does have a way of interfering with our fun time.  When your missing MTo pop in for a quick moment and get a "fix".  Skinth looks like it can handle most anything, nice set up.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: NKlamerus on August 07, 2015, 05:53:09 AM
Thank you for your kind words. For the time being I am terrified. Because of the financial situation I have to work private practice and social security practice too, that's a total three jobs (not counting occasional translations and educational work). And my organization has half budget, it may go lower or even zero if we bankrupt. Anyway, I'll have to work for around 80 treatment units, 650 workers and 8700 patients (we need to add another 1500) and that's no easy task. I was in the same position for a year during 2003, the organization was 1/10th in size then amd we had the same budget, 4.4x more per patient to spend. No comparison.
The sure thing is that my Swisstool serves me well, together with my small Skinth set. And my Opinel cuts a lot of paper every day.
Hope everything is all and well bud!
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: SAK Guy on August 07, 2015, 07:44:53 AM
Thank you for your kind words. For the time being I am terrified. Because of the financial situation I have to work private practice and social security practice too, that's a total three jobs (not counting occasional translations and educational work). And my organization has half budget, it may go lower or even zero if we bankrupt. Anyway, I'll have to work for around 80 treatment units, 650 workers and 8700 patients (we need to add another 1500) and that's no easy task. I was in the same position for a year during 2003, the organization was 1/10th in size then amd we had the same budget, 4.4x more per patient to spend. No comparison.
The sure thing is that my Swisstool serves me well, together with my small Skinth set. And my Opinel cuts a lot of paper every day.
Hope everything is all and well bud!

+100!
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on August 08, 2015, 10:35:29 AM
Everything is fine at the moment, perhaps because I'm on vacations now. Hell starts from 17th of August but I think that I'll do it.
My EDC changed slightly since I exchanged the Leatherman bits with my old hex bits and adapter inside my Shield 2XL, the one that I made and fits in Spirit's Philips driver. I carry less bits that way but they feel better when in use and they can be paired with my Spirit and Vic Ratchet. Before that I carried the Leatherman extension but I had no tool to put it in.
During my vacations I also carry my Wenger 130mm Hunter which I loved instantly, my full bag in bag and two pairs of binoculars (Pentax Papilio 6.5x21 and Zeiss Terra 8x42) inside my trusty Victorinox Teardrop Monosling.
I brought with me in the summer house the Skinth CatchAll and already used the Swisschamp XLT a couple of times. Using all these great tools and playing with them became a routine, I reach for them many times a day for one reason or another.
I swim with my Casio as always and wear my Suunto the rest of the day. Salt gives the Casio a heroic look but I want to keep the Suunto intact for when I'm dressed formally.
Here I also bike. My country is very bicycle unfriendly. We have all these hills and mountains everywhere but we also have bad roads and bad car drivers (a small percentage of the driver population but enough to kill you). But we do nice night rides with my wife in our vacations. Unfortunatelly that happens only during summer.
This period I'm more into birdwatching, but I'll probably go for starwatching tonight, 43km from where I live, in order to meet my starwatching buddies.
I also read books (The art of thinking clearly by the Swiss Rolf Dobelli, RSPB Guide to Birdwatching and the Birds of the Aegean where my latest, I now read the Collins Birds of Britain and Europe and Exploring the Way Life Works: The Science of Biology by Mahlon Hoagland and Bert Dodson) and enjoy documentaries, currently "The Life of Birds" with David Attenborough.
So, curently I'm in Paradise. But hell starts sooner that I'd like too.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: NKlamerus on August 09, 2015, 12:49:17 AM
I'm glad everything is working out though!

I'm sure after a few weeks a new routine and a new schedule won't be terrible.

I think I've told you this but I'm adopting your EDC "switch-a-bag" methodology. It's really nice having 1 or 2 little things that I can throw in any backpack I need and know I have everything..
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on August 09, 2015, 12:12:25 PM
Current Skinths.
The Shield contains the same tools more or less. The only difference is the use of normal bits and adaptor for Philips drivers instead of LM bit holder and extender. It is EDCed with my Opinel in my pocket and Minichamp/Ladybug on my keys.
The CatchAll lives by my bedside and contains the rest of the tools I find useful for use inside the house. I reach for the XLT everyday, because the Shield is in my bag 20 steps away and I want an excuse to use my Swisschamp as well.
The rest of my tools are in a drawer against our bed, except of an Executive I keep in my shaving bag for hair trimming.
I expect to carry my Ritsartz Picnik knife too inside a food container with underside chilling compartment, because I will be no longer able to eat home and I'm sick of eating souvlaki and sandwiches on the move everyday. I'm happy when I see an opportunity to use something.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: NKlamerus on October 08, 2015, 06:38:26 PM
Hey bud, been busy with the new schedule?

How's it going?!?!

Any update on EDC? You carrying your picnik?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on October 08, 2015, 09:47:57 PM
I'm insanely busy. I mean BUSY. I eat junkfood on the road and hardly sleep. During weekend I have  to do whatever I'm not able to do during the whole week, so I'm busy then also. Now it is the end of another long day, exactly 14 hours of work with one hour intermission I use to go from one job to the other, eating a sandwich or a souvlaki while walking.

Thank you for asking. Thank you indeed.  :salute:

I really miss it here.

Well, my EDC is more or less the same.
The Shield contains exactly the same tools. I  feel that it is perfect.
I carry the "bag in bag" with more or less the same contents. I have two tools there that don't fit in my Skinth, a Streamlight Stylous Pro that gets a lot of use (I use it for medicine also) and a Victorinox Dual Sharpener.
I also EDC a Pentax Papilio 6.5x21 binocular and feel great with it.
In my work bag I have a Richarz PicNik knife (with fork). I use it once or twice a week when there is some leftover food to take with me in a Tupperware type container with double bottom that holds an ice pack. After using it I can say that it is great on meat and pasta but difficult with rice.
My Opinel is always on my right pants pocket and used everyday for office work (boxes, folders, envelopes, tape etc).
The Minichamp is  always on my keychain and gets used for removing staples, nail care, prying delicate electronic parts (like eCig) and such.

I'm very happy I have all these everyday helpers, tools that I chose with your help and make me feel nice, a kind of inanimate friends that are here for my needs, joy, comfort, relief and occasional play. Everybody I know expects help from me, I can only expect help from my wife (when she  is around, which is less than ever) and my tools.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 09, 2015, 01:58:07 PM
Update on the Ritsarz Solingen eating knife, now I used it a lot. It's really handy for pieces of food but it is difficult to use it for small individual bits of food, like rice and spaghetti (I just ate that). It seems there is a reason why most forks are trident. Being bident and relativelly narrow doesn't help much.

For our Greek members, I found a store in Arachova (Mt Parnassus) that has many Ritsarz and Bilora knives, if you want to take a look next time you go there firiki.

I also bought this eyeglasses case that makes it easier than ever to change glasses, Bobino from Public stores.

(http://external.webstorage.gr/ProductImages/0828710/bobino-reading-glasses-case-black-1000-0828710.jpg)

Now I also EDC a Nikon Monarch 7 ED 8x30 binocular (rotation with the Pentax Papilio) and a Docter 8x21 C folding monocular, with 4 lenses for telescopic loupe conversion, described elsewhere.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/08/2bd442ae977aef3374a07d752285e301.jpg)

Other than that, it stays the same.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 04, 2016, 11:01:10 AM
It seems like there are a lot of lurkers reading this site. I was surprised to see the local Victorinox representative using a picture of my EDC I posted here a while ago. The picture leads to the "Small Bags" section, although my model is discontined and no longer included there.

Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: WWW on January 04, 2016, 03:02:02 PM
That is a really respectable collection of eye pieces!!! Mind if I ask what do you use it for?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 04, 2016, 04:23:11 PM
What are you refering to? My binoculars/monoculars or my telescope eyepieces?

(http://www.cloudynights.com/uploads/monthly_11_2013/post-88854-1407420306144.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: SAK Guy on January 04, 2016, 05:00:05 PM
It seems like there are a lot of lurkers reading this site. I was surprised to see the local Victorinox representative using a picture of my EDC I posted here a while ago. The picture leads to the "Small Bags" section, although my model is discontined and no longer included there.

That little copyright faux pas should be good for some free Vic merchandise!! :cheers:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 04, 2016, 10:04:18 PM
That is a really respectable collection of eye pieces!!! Mind if I ask what do you use it for?

I see you said "eye pieces", which are not "eyepieces" (=oculars) which are used combined with a telescope  objective (lens or mirror). My oculars are in the last picture, inside their case.

I also guess that with "eye pieces" you don't mean "pieces of eyes". No,that would be disgusting.

So, eye pieces are optics. Now  I can answer.

With my telescopes (3 Newtonians, 2 Maksutov Cassegrains, 1 Schmidt cassegrain, 2 Refractors crrently) I see the night sky. The moon,the planets, the sun (with the smaller ones and always with an Astrosolar filter), open and globular star clusters, double stars, nebulas and galaxies. I particularly like Saturn, Jupiter, nebulas and globulars.
With the refractors and the smaller Maksutov I also do terrestrial observations, mainly marine. Ships, boats, marine birds etc.
With binoculars I see everything. All can be used on birds, animals, boats, airplanes etc. The larger ones (Canons with Image Stabilisation) are good also for astronomy. The middle are the all arounders, the Zeiss Conquest beein the gem of my arsenal and the Nikon Monarch 7 the EDC asset. The Zenica is a perfect pirate scope, good for everything at a long distance.
I also use the smaller binoculars (the Nikon and the Pentax) for shows. I used them recently in open theaters (Acharnes of  Aristophanes) and closed ones (Black theater of Prague, "Nine", The Merry Widow, Madama Butterfly comes next). I usually carry two because my wife always uses one pair. If my kids use the other I use my Docter monocular (but stereovision is much better).
The Papilio, Docter, Opticron and Seibert have also field microscopic properties. You can see butterflies, ants, flowers, sand, gems and minerals, jewels, stamps, money, museum excibits. Also the signs across the road when on the move (monoculars are good for that). They have medical use also, from nails to skin lesions.
My Stereomicroscope and my loupe are used for microscopy. They show what the field microscopes show, at greater magnifications (the microscope). The loupe is the standard geological and gemological tool.
My glasses are used for my myopia. My myopia balances my presbyopia, so I take them off and I can read anything at a very close distance.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 04, 2016, 10:09:58 PM
It seems like there are a lot of lurkers reading this site. I was surprised to see the local Victorinox representative using a picture of my EDC I posted here a while ago. The picture leads to the "Small Bags" section, although my model is discontined and no longer included there.

That little copyright faux pas should be good for some free Vic merchandise!! :cheers:

That's a good idea but this isn't our usual behavior in this part of the world. I'm a bit proud they used that photo to be frank and that's rewarding enough for me.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: NKlamerus on March 28, 2016, 08:13:35 AM
You had time to slow down yet?

I noticed you were online and thought I'd check up on ya :D
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 30, 2016, 06:33:12 AM
Actually, my tachometer is on the red zone right now. I collect metal toy soldiers at the moment though, just for fun. I also decided to put the Surge in my new car's glovebox permanently, when it comes.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on July 30, 2016, 10:03:14 AM
Update of my bags.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160730/01638b35acbe4d701f400301ca7e930b.jpg)
Back Row, left to right. (it's upside down for some reason)
1. My spacious Backpack.  Used for transfering items to my summer house and for big trips. 7-8 years old.
2. My gadget Backpack. Used for laptop and for trips as a cabin bag. I put a couple of shirts, underwear and my toothbrush for short trips and I EDC it when traveling, as I did with no 1 before. 2 years old.
3. My Trevi Briefcase. EDCed for work, more than 260 days a year. All my EDC items, plus documents and my laptop, when needed (Lenovo 700 now). 8 years old.
Middle Row, left to right.
4. My Racheted bag, used as backpack, monosling, messenger bag, funny bag. Used as an alternative to 6,  but has less space. 2 years old.
5. My Monosling. Used as an alternative to 6,  but has less space. 2 years old. 
6. My Teardrop Monosling, my leisure EDC bag. 10 years old.
Front.
7. My gadget holder. Lenovo cables, mouse and stuff. 3 years old.

In front of the EDC bag (6) you see a Nikon Monarch 7 ED 8x30 and above it a Pentax Papilio 6.5x21. Left my eCig and right a Wenger Hunter 130mm. Behind my iPhone and other small items. Nikon is always there, Pentax mostly in the country.

In the main comoartment you see my Bag in Bag with all I need. Sunglasses in a nice multi function case, a big tin box with USB drive, my Siebert Emoscope (minute telescope/microscope from the maker of Minix lenses), Docter 8x20 Monocular with macro lenses, optics miceofiber cloth etc. Medium tinbox for eCig fluids, zippered pouch for seconf eCig, cables and accessories, two small tinboxes with MnMs and Skittles and another tinbox underneath for Tablet and Phone cables and chargers. My LG tablet is behind (where I put maps and a small book at will) and in the Bag in Bag pockets optics cleaning fluid, cleaning pen (with brush), sanitizer, sharpener (Vic), my flashlight, eCig juice, my Sony DSC etc. My Skinth Shield with Vic Spirit and scissored alox and Vic Rachet and LM bit kit is also shown. It is summer, so you see a hat, in winter there's an umbrella. I also put my wallet ther when swimming or pass an airport check.
The Bag in Bag (shown in a former configuration) goes from bag to bag and fits all 6. I just move this and my binoculars every Friday and Sunday or when I'm going for a trip.
There's also a sling pocket with handkerchiefs (dry and alcohol pads) and a net for a soda, were I usually put my keys. In the main compartment I put my Zeiss Conquest 8x42 when I go birding or stargazing, or my Leika 8x20 when I go to the opera (my wife uses them and I use the Pentax or the Nikon instead). That makes 5 optics (Zeiss or Leica, Nikon, Pentax, Docter, Siebert)! All in a small bag. I love that bag and it is a pitty they don't make it any more. My wife strengthened the bottom with plastic and cloth, so it will be strong for another 10 years or more.


Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: alexTOOL on July 30, 2016, 11:44:52 AM
Nice SAKs and MTs you have there  :tu:

A bit of redundancy nevertheless  :whistle:

You must be a strong man to carry all day that EDC  :D
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on July 30, 2016, 12:56:38 PM
It's not that much. My work bag is the heaviest. I'm used to it anyway.
What's the redundancy? MnMs AND Skittles? But I like both!
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: alexTOOL on July 30, 2016, 05:00:17 PM
It's not that much. My work bag is the heaviest. I'm used to it anyway.
What's the redundancy? MnMs AND Skittles? But I like both!

2 Multitools and various SAKs  :whistle:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on July 30, 2016, 06:14:31 PM
It's one scissorless multi (Spirit)  and one scissored SAK (custom 3 layer alox).
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: alexTOOL on July 31, 2016, 01:56:32 AM
But inside your Skinth there are more

Enviado desde mi GT-I9060 mediante Tapatalk

Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on July 31, 2016, 12:50:28 PM
Actually, no. Inside the Skinth Shield there live the Spirit and the Alox.

Are you talking about the Skinth Catchall? I'm not carrying that any more. I used to when all these tools were new to me and I loved to play whith them all day long. Now I keep it in the house, with the Crunch and Charge and some parts. I only carry the Shield, which is minute in front of the CatchAll. In place of the CatchAll I carry my Nikon Monarch, which are elementary for me. I used a monocular and still use during seminars (bad eyesight) but binocular vision can't be surpassed.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on August 12, 2016, 07:03:02 PM
Better looking, always bitting.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on August 18, 2016, 02:58:14 PM
We are pretty close to the finish of our vacations. It was 20 working days, plus 5 weekends, 30 days in total. Marvelous, from start to finish.  Vacations at our summer house is my only opportunity to bike. Here are mine and my wife's bikes, tied together, as we are.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160818/768ec0c3731be906a956be02d9ba95e0.jpg)

And here pieces from my vacations' EDC. I forgot the Streamlite Stylous Pro. My urban EDC is the same, I just leave out the Wenger Hunter 57 and one of the binoculars usually the Papilio.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160818/8ac31a036258c5a6855f71c8785a4999.jpg)

And my new car's EDC, so far.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160818/9130e130edc817a17dbc9461883a0554.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160818/38213aa4a0ea239cfa21b771663904e2.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: zoidberg on August 18, 2016, 03:01:52 PM
 :tu:   :tu:   :tu:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on August 21, 2016, 10:03:55 AM
I had a flash yesterday and thought I might try to fit something different in my Skinth, in place of the scissored Bantam. First, I replaced (again) the LM bit kit and adapter for a regular 6mm hex set of 10 bits, with the adapter for the Vic Philips driver. This is a bit fatter but the bits fit the Vic wrench and so I have more functionality.
Remember, I need a solution with scissors, since my Spirit has the two  blades format.
A Mountaineer fits, but it is extremely difficult to close the Skinth. A Climper or, even better, a Pioneer X, would fit better, but I don't have any.
A Wenger Climber equivalent (something like 14, with no locking blade) fits perfectly, because it is shorter at 85mm, but Wenger scissors aren't my preferance.
Then I remember my old LM Squirt S4. This has scissors comparable to Vic's, less precise but with more comfortable handles. It also adds some tools for grooming and treatment of electronics. I put that in place of the Alox Vic and now there is free space. A small Bic fits but very tightly, it's difficult to remove the tools. I leave the free space for the moment.
I used my Vic scissors regularly. I didn't use any of the other tools, since the Spirit has drivers and I always reach for my Opinel when I need a blade. Let's see how much I'm going to use my Squirt's scissors and other tools.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on August 23, 2016, 12:38:13 PM
For signature reference, my EDC Opinel #8 Jardin
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on September 18, 2016, 11:31:21 PM
Keyring EDC as of today.
I'm going into an inflation scale again.  :facepalm:

Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 29, 2017, 09:11:50 AM
New Additions
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 09:13:28 AM
Don't forget the pic kay.   :pok:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDCIt
Post by: kkokkolis on April 29, 2017, 09:17:37 AM
It didn't let me to post pics because it was an old thread. After posting the text, it was as good as new, so there are the pics.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 09:26:23 AM
Very nice.   :tu:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 29, 2017, 09:37:39 AM
Forgot the Fidgets!
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on August 21, 2017, 01:24:51 PM
New additions.


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/9c1db3d662341034020d9c866eb51505.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/06d00e4e8abdc88047209491ed5d482b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/e0a3113b5e7f61911bf9225671624663.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on August 23, 2017, 09:03:39 AM
A vanity shot of the Nitecore SRT 9 accessorized.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170823/25df90dac027e2fe8519fadd5dc6b695.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on September 11, 2017, 03:53:20 PM
New additions.


The Skinth M7 Toolet, with Gerber Double Take, SwissCard Nailcare, Chums Tasker, sewing kit and bandaids etc


The MecArmy SGN3 on the keychain (with Squirt P4, Spyderco Ladybug, Minichamp Signature).


The Nitecore SRT 9 goes in my Bag in Bag, the Skinth Shield XXL stays (with Spirit as the main tool), there's a Victorinox Diamond sharpener also and a QC3 Quick Charger Adapter with 3 USB ports.


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170911/a05c4ddfad3517257dacd3f6d103bb14.jpg)


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170908/dd0a364f94b206e13f22c5299c50c061.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on September 16, 2017, 12:15:12 PM
And now it's full. It even holds a metallic gas lighter.
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170916/7cd9b26223c06cc775fef0b71c640606.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on September 24, 2017, 03:28:07 PM
Sharpening gear

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170924/c87753a38ca108fd55ac86f86009bee8.jpg)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: lister on September 24, 2017, 06:36:39 PM
Sharpening gear: fist aid kit  :cheers: :rofl:
Title: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on February 16, 2018, 11:39:45 AM
My new 2018 EDC.

I got tired to carry my briefcase around. all day and decided to move to my smaller and weathered Victorinox mono sling 24/7 and what fits inside, plus what I carry in my pants (iPhone that took the pics included).

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/fceea80415aa773b48a744138913ea0f.jpg)

I carry this bag for over 12 years and it is sewn here and there. I added a plastic bottom, extensions to the zippers, a LM carabiner for attaching it and on it and a silver Swiss Cross ornament a noble lady deserves.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/ae9a481ec0692acd1063fa81f868d00d.jpg)

In the front compartment I keep my HDD, my EDC Nikon Monarch 7 ED 8x30 and my Nitecore SRT 9. I put a Wenger Hunter 130mm when in the country or other items too.


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/cb9be23c3fc8bffaf1f289c4489518b5.jpg)

On the dome there is my e-cig wallet and my Hive pouch, I also put keys, scarf or other occasional items there.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/6d516a7e91b1c5b4e3d6b880a0a7065f.jpg)

The well known bag in bag contains my usual EDC already covered with a few differences.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/dfdfb2801178d80503dc5399becc35f7.jpg)

My field optics tin box with Docter 8x21 and lenses (black jewel box above), Belomo 10x Triplet, Seibert Emoskop and stuff. 

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/6dfa3dd2091be4dcf6d72fa8a2e735e3.jpg)

My portable games.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/94751554857a923aa6ae985241954bef.jpg)

Bicycle Double 9 Domino Cards deck on the left and Hive Pocket on the right. The black Obsidian komboloi is always in my left pocket, I won’t do without it. I’m Greek deep inside.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/2f1840778b70a5e1571394d3815f1a11.jpg)

My two EDC Skinths with all I need, one in the bag, one in my pocket.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/803470d1c332ed0e499137f8c47d7d5c.jpg)

There are other tools too, academic tools.

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I decided to follow myself the Post Graduate Course I was teaching. So I needed a Notebook for taking notes faster than with my Tablet. It’s a Moleskine type notebook.

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Ah! It brings me memories of my youth during a not so much digital age.

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Of course I am a genuine MTO guy and my Moleskine is personalized.

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I like to like what I see.

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Those notebooks are a new concept made since 1997) but they invest on retro nostalgia. They have a certain appeal, like SAKs.

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on February 16, 2018, 03:25:13 PM
Hi my friend.  I enjoyed looking at your post.  Lots of neat items as always.  Love the red notebook and dual Skinths.   :tu:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on February 16, 2018, 08:42:39 PM
Thank you for your nice words. MTO helped me a lot to find nice little things that make my life prettier, easier, more interesting. I cut my fingers sometimes but the overall impact is positive.
Title: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on February 17, 2018, 04:31:56 PM
I added this Moleskine Blank Cahier (with 40 sheets, 16 of which can be detached), because the main notebook is strictly for Addictology MSc programme and similar courses. It is also lined. With this Cahier I can draw something on a blank page, detach it and paste it between the main notebook's pages. I can also put irrelevant notes there and use its pocket for a ruler, post it notes etc.So, the Cahier is used as a Clipboard or Daybook. A Volant (with all detachable sheets), squared, lined or blank would do, too. Field Notes and other 21x13mm slim notebooks would do also, held in place by the notebook’s elastic band.

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: alexTOOL on February 18, 2018, 11:26:36 PM
Nice

But only 1 advice:

Don´t hang here personal information: Name, surname, address, job, photos of your family...

Avoid risks

Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on February 18, 2018, 11:32:34 PM
You are right. But where is that? Physicians’ contact and office info are public in Greece (even our Taxation Number), but not our housing.
There are more than a dozen members here who sent me something, all in places I worked or work now.
Pics of my kids are from 15 years ago and the lady in the bathtub isn’t a member of the family.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: alexTOOL on February 18, 2018, 11:40:52 PM
You are right. But where is that? Physicians’ contact and office info are public in Greece (even our Taxation Number), but not our housing.
There are more than a dozen members here who sent me something, all in places I worked or work now.
Pics of my kids are from 15 years ago and the lady in the bathtub isn’t a member of the family.

From your name people can acces to your Facebook, and from there more information is accesible...

With the logo of your nick you are easily identifiable everywhere

Just in case

Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on February 18, 2018, 11:48:15 PM
These dangers are very unusual in my country, although not entirely absent. Anyway, people who live here and would decide to confront me, have already access to my info, by law. Doctors who spend Social Security funds are public figures, let alone that I am directing a major public organization.
Being clean is the strategy I count on.


Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 30, 2019, 02:51:17 PM
I know that I am an odd person, but sometimes I go too far. All these shiny tools around, with numerus patetnts and high wow factor, and the only thing I am attracted the last couple of years is this 15 euros cheep blade.


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Nice, huh?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: alexTOOL on May 09, 2019, 12:02:47 AM
I know that I am an odd person, but sometimes I go too far. All these shiny tools around, with numerus patetnts and high wow factor, and the only thing I am attracted the last couple of years is this 15 euros cheep blade.


(https://a.scdn.gr/images/sku_main_images/011316/11316736/20170314135314_baladeo_papagayo_460901.jpeg)


Nice, huh?

Yes, very simple and nice

Weight in kgs of your EDC set up???

Far too heavy for me...   :oops:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on May 09, 2019, 12:09:09 AM
I’m back to a lighter EDC again.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: zoidberg on May 09, 2019, 12:36:52 AM
Just wanted to say I really enjoyed your hike to Potami falls pics, thank you for sharing.   :cheers:   :cheers:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on May 10, 2019, 06:56:26 AM
I always enjoyed the items you chose to carry.  Each had a purpose and each was well thought out.  A lighter EDC huh?  Ebb and flow is what we seem to go thru.  Some stick with the lightest carries while others go back and forth. 
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 01, 2020, 10:20:06 AM
Greetings to everyone.
Update. I had a lot of misfortune lately. I lost my Gerber Double Take (back to Opinel again), my Minichamp and my Squirt. And my wife broke my Charge! Then, my Dremel clone broke, when I tried to fix the Charge. Months later, I bought a new cordless one and my Charge is in better shape. Should I work more on it, in order to be prettier?
Meanwhile, I lost my mother. But everyone of us got a new degree, as my kids finished their university studies, my wife got a MEd and I a MSc. Life goes on guys. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200301/8878f28d2ecfa3b1dd7e1b0161cbca0a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200301/667dba3469ec663fb581be3b49d0cd1d.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on March 01, 2020, 03:36:07 PM
Sorry for the loss of your mom.  Its great to see you pop in and congrats to you all on your degrees :tu:.  Your charge looks good, maybe some smoothing if you haven't already done so.  It looks even so that a good thing.

Bummer about the tools lost. 

 
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 01, 2020, 03:47:39 PM
Thanks a lot Aloha. I hope everyone is at great shape around here.

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Mechanickal on March 01, 2020, 04:22:56 PM
Kkokkolis, I have a slide lock Victorinox Rucksack I can spare.

It's yours if you want it to replace the Double Take.

The saw's backspring is broken, so you'd need to send it in for warranty work, but other than that it's in perfect condition.
So it would be about €4 handling costs and some waiting time.

I'll see what else I have laying around later next week (busy times :ahhh)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 01, 2020, 04:30:10 PM
Thanks a lot. When I go big, I carry a Wenger Hunter 130mm. In fact I have it with me right now and already used it to cut some Pampa Grass this Spring day.
The Gerber was small, oho and locking. I heard it hitting the ground when it fell from my pocket, but I was in a great hurry and didn't realize what that noise meant.

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Mechanickal on March 01, 2020, 05:01:14 PM
Ok, so more like a Gerber Ripstop then?

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: comis on March 01, 2020, 05:03:49 PM
Sorry to hear about your mom, and condolences to you and family.

Sounds like a pretty tough time, but am glad you are staying optimistic and keeping moving on.  Hope those tools will be replaced someday, but the Charge does look pretty good from my end.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: AimlessWanderer on March 01, 2020, 05:50:37 PM
Sorry for the loss of your mom.  Its great to see you pop in and congrats to you all on your degrees :tu:.  Your charge looks good, maybe some smoothing if you haven't already done so.  It looks even so that a good thing.

Bummer about the tools lost.

 :iagree:

Couldn't have said it better myself
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: pfrsantos on April 03, 2020, 02:10:41 PM
:iagree:

Couldn't have said it better myself

+1

Sorry about the bad news, but it's good to see you back in MTo.

Stay safe!

 :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on August 05, 2020, 04:29:34 PM
Still alive and kicking, currently on vacation.
I just got a new EDC bag, my first non Victorinox after 16 years. The old, trusty Vic monosling will serve strictly at the beach from now on.
The new one is monosling also and bigger. It opens fully and has some modern details, like a tablet pocket (good for my moleskines), an RFID and two Smartphone pockets. It holds 2 bottles on the outside. Quite versatile.
It comes from. National Geographic, another legendary brand I love since early childhood. I also bought a new bag-in-bag organizer, of better quality. My wife paid for the bag, she gets me one for every 100 I get for her. Fair, isn't it?

What do you think about it? (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200805/686cfefded756b05cc39ea01b0304420.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200805/08520aeffe5cad7ab0ce8221b87ee404.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on August 05, 2020, 04:33:17 PM
 :like: Great seeing you pop in. 
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on August 05, 2020, 05:36:32 PM
Aloha! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200805/23fdbc09f6ba38289b6a94c681f69783.gif)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on December 21, 2020, 03:42:03 PM
Years ago I made a SAK clip out from a small spoon. Since I didn't use it any more and my last wallet is quite big and slippery, making me anxious about pickpockets in the Metro and downtown, I made this combination with a Vic clip and chain, without punching a hole (I was going to, but my wife barked at me against it). It works perfectly and it looks good too. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201221/5782289c785427033f882fb228f0a0df.jpg)
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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on December 21, 2020, 04:04:29 PM
Nicely done.  I am a big fan of the Victorinox belt clip.  I also use a wide rubber band around my wallet which adds some friction when the wallet is removes plus its an easy way to carry a handy rubber band.  Great seeing you. 
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on December 23, 2020, 06:18:02 PM
Thanks Aloha, you are always so kind.
Since I stopped buying optics and then SAKs and MTs, I was able to buy some other stuff, mainly miniature or toy soldiers. Is there a subforum where I could show them off (real self kings they are) if anyone might be interested?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on December 23, 2020, 06:52:25 PM
I'd suggest the break room.  You know we all love each others other hobbies  :tu:.  Nice to know you've acquired some soldiers to add to your collection.  Cant wait to see how your collection is shaping up.   :popcorn: 
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on December 23, 2020, 06:54:42 PM
ΟΚ!

Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on December 23, 2020, 06:56:43 PM
 :woohoo:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 09, 2021, 09:57:57 AM
Still alive and kicking, currently on vacation.
I just got a new EDC bag, my first non Victorinox after 16 years. The old, trusty Vic monosling will serve strictly at the beach from now on.
The new one is monosling also and bigger. It opens fully and has some modern details, like a tablet pocket (good for my moleskines), an RFID and two Smartphone pockets. It holds 2 bottles on the outside. Quite versatile.
It comes from. National Geographic, another legendary brand I love since early childhood. I also bought a new bag-in-bag organizer, of better quality. My wife paid for the bag, she gets me one for every 100 I get for her. Fair, isn't it?

What do you think about it? (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200805/686cfefded756b05cc39ea01b0304420.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200805/08520aeffe5cad7ab0ce8221b87ee404.jpg)

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As an MTO member I am a geek too, so I made "improvements" to my bag, which became a true EDC, for work and leisure.
Added some extensions on the zippers, a Leatherman carabiner to hang and to secure on , a harness pocket from an older bag (I missed that Victorinox patent), a hook to secure it in the car, to hold it for rebalancing or to avoid theft and to hang heavy stuff when walking (it works!) and a compass (that works too and it is a very geeky touch). I keep all my EDC in the bag, including a Swisschamp XLT, a Nitecore
SRT9, a Nikon Monarch 7 ED 8x30 and/or a Pentax Papilio 6.5x21, a Zeiss 6x18 B*T*, a Belomo 10x, a Seibert Emoskop, a HDD, powerbank and chargers, masks and alcohol pads etc. And it is lighter than my backpack, more flexible (with 3 point harness when cycling) and more dressy.
Now yellow is the new red.
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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 09, 2021, 10:00:18 AM
And I finished that, just for fun. I'll make a shooting range on my balcony, it is very long and wide enough. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210109/fdb58f409a3f01891c65dd713f927c8a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210109/92094b5ebf211aa3028ffe8341b1f95c.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: old Lefty on January 09, 2021, 12:35:58 PM
^
That is cool looking! What is the range one can still hit a target from?


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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 09, 2021, 12:39:18 PM
I have to try 45 degrees ballistic shot in open field. In my balcony I do flat shots with soft materials. If I break a flower pot she'll break my head. 😊
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on January 09, 2021, 05:40:06 PM
Nice additions to your bag.  Its all about additional functionality and adding personal touches. I've always liked seeing all the fun albeit useful items you carry. 

Nice slingshot with terrific picture of you and your Opie.   :like:   
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Mechanickal on January 09, 2021, 09:07:30 PM
Talking about bags...
During lockdown, the only thing to do is have walks.
Luckily, it's something I like! (Cycling works too, but I'm not too keen on that.)

A small annoyance became a true frustration when using my backpack on a weekly basis.

When stopping for a rest, my pack needs to be put down.
It gets dirty on the bottom, and even more when it topples over.

So eventually, I made a paracord loop and clipped a lightweight climbing carabiner through it.
When taking a rest, I sling the 'biner around a tree and catch it again.
The 'biner is weaved through the loop making in hang from the tree.

Clip the pack on the biner.
It's now elevated from the ground and always upright.
I seriously can't do without it anymore :D
I highly recommend adding this cheap, lightweight contraption to every pack!
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 09, 2021, 09:44:33 PM
Your post is useless without a Pic!
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on January 10, 2021, 06:15:38 AM
 :iagree:

 :worthless:

 :popcorn:

Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on January 10, 2021, 06:18:14 AM
I've always like carabiners.  The utility of a carabiner goes beyond just climbing. 
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Mechanickal on January 10, 2021, 01:05:37 PM
Well since I'm not feeling too well, I decided to stay indoors today...
But I'll go and grab a few pics at the tree behind the yard now.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Mechanickal on January 10, 2021, 01:21:24 PM
So, pictured here is the tool itself:

 (https://i.imgur.com/y0qIqwm.jpg)

I have 2 loops, one for wide trees, one for narrow trees.
However, I just noticed that I can form an 8-shape with the large loop, making it perfect for narrow trees.
Hence, the small loop will be removed now.

 Sling biner around tree and catch it:
(https://i.imgur.com/p6AN2kE.jpg)

Pull biner through loop:
(https://i.imgur.com/NXFb5Sm.jpg)

Pull tight:
(https://i.imgur.com/fLewXfS.jpg)

Attach pack:
(https://i.imgur.com/AMjH3Wf.jpg)

Done!
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Mechanickal on January 10, 2021, 01:24:23 PM
I'm now thinking about adding a plastic tab that you can find on backpacks to make the loop as small or large as required so the pack is always as high/low from the ground as desired.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 10, 2021, 01:27:23 PM
Nice. Most trees have lower branches here, so I just hung my bag from there, no need for long paracord. Or I find a rock and put it on the rock. Greece is full of rocks. Actually, Greece is rocks and sea.
Get well soon.

Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Mechanickal on January 10, 2021, 03:10:12 PM
Makes sense.
Mostly large oaks and pine trees here.
Sand everywhere, a large stone can be found, but rocks are rare :)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on January 10, 2021, 03:19:27 PM
 :like:  What a simple yet terrific solution.  Thank you for the pics.  Some paracord and a carabiner is easy to carry in the pack plus it can serve other purposes as well.   :tu:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Mechanickal on January 10, 2021, 05:03:14 PM
:hatsoff:

I just added the slide tab and finished the end with a plastic clasp that's made for that.

Thanks to the slide tab, I can now adjust the size of the loop to correspond with the tree I encountered :D
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: pfrsantos on January 11, 2021, 06:57:26 PM
:hatsoff:

I just added the slide tab and finished the end with a plastic clasp that's made for that.

Thanks to the slide tab, I can now adjust the size of the loop to correspond with the tree I encountered :D

You could just make a knot at the desired length and untie it after use.

 :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 21, 2022, 09:01:00 AM
New EDC(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220121/16e8d40008d773c79525f0dfbe3506f0.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on January 21, 2022, 04:19:14 PM
Thats a lot of utility there.   :like:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 21, 2022, 05:18:00 PM
Thats a lot of utility there.   :like:
I feel so. I missed pliers for over a year since I exchanged the Spirit for the XLT. There's a lot of redundancy between them. But the Skeletool adds new functionality, with the bit holder.

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on January 21, 2022, 06:13:10 PM
I like the Skeletool's bit holder.  It offers so much in the way of driving options.  While it doesn't have the largest pliers it is very usable for many things  The knife is also a great option for anything you don't want to use your SAK blade for. 
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 21, 2022, 06:48:10 PM
I like the Skeletool's bit holder.  It offers so much in the way of driving options.  While it doesn't have the largest pliers it is very usable for many things  The knife is also a great option for anything you don't want to use your SAK blade for.
The blade in Swisschamp is very offset, short, two hand opening and not locking. In XLT even more (in XAVT extremely).
I always carry a balanced locking knifeblade, be it a Delica, Buck 110 type Opinel Jardin (most of the times), Gerber Double Take, or this, and I have other options like Okapi, Douk Douk, other Opinels etc.

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 24, 2022, 01:26:28 PM
Some elements of my EDC.
A LED Maglite was easily added. It's insane what you can add to the original Swisschamp leather pouch (and I have 2 different Victorinox SOS kit pouches abs 3 Skinths I try not to use again).(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220124/e1dd6735a1e14cad6fbf476f428bd4ff.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 24, 2022, 08:36:07 PM
Lighter picture with Smartwa-tch screen off. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220124/6469d97309d52d012d05dfd2ae5d9e06.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 26, 2022, 03:04:28 PM
That didn't last for long. I summoned Skinths.
New setup.
The right Skinth goes in the pocket or in my bag. You see, the Mercator jingles hitting my komboloi when they are both in the same pocket. Now I have options.
The left one carries all the rest and stays in the bag, but I can put it instantly on my belt or hang it somewhere. I can carry thus my Swiss card for instant access to the nail fixing tools and a sharpening stone. Nice.
Finally I found a decent way, after all these years) to carry the 3 Victorinox bits that don't fit on the SAK's case.
It's a small container from Vanilla powder. It fits all three precisely and nothing more than the three. I simply trimmed the inner section of the cap to fit.
The best part is that I can easily exchange the XLT with a Spirit or a Charge plus an Alox with scissors. That's what I carried for years, it's tested.
It's a pity I misplaced my Victorinox pencil, because it fits easily in both Skinths.

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on January 26, 2022, 03:54:19 PM
Its alwasy nice to see how a Skinth is packed.  You got a lot in them yet they don't looked stuffed.  I also like the pin  ;).
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 27, 2022, 09:12:23 AM
Its alwasy nice to see how a Skinth is packed.  You got a lot in them yet they don't looked stuffed.  I also like the pin  ;).
Yes, it is. And neither of the two is fully exploited.
There's space for a small tool, like the ones in the box shown. Be it a 54mm or 74mm SAK, a Victorinox Nail Clipper, a Squirt, a Micra, a Minitool, a Bic lighter or something f similar size.
For the moment I put a Squirt there until I find what would be more useful.
Or, as I said, one can carry a Charge AND a  Crunch if work has to be done, or use my former setup of Spirit Plus + accessories + an alox with Vic scissors.
How versatile are those Skinths!

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 31, 2022, 09:15:40 AM
Another option: Hobby knife.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220131/37533e15049f112630967008738cb994.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220131/4b0aa0ce38e4463698255093bd48b06c.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on January 31, 2022, 09:21:58 AM
Other tools may be attached if needed.
Charge can replace the Skeletool and so can Spirit, if I put the clip. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220131/7048873b2f00bd6b2a8f141e274e6895.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on February 14, 2022, 01:49:27 PM
Well, I have to admit that my way of being minimalistic is a bit maximalistic.
At least I'm not maximalistic in a maximalistic way. At the time.  :ahhh
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on February 14, 2022, 03:05:51 PM
 :like: Can't fault you for carrying what you like and certainly useful items.  You carry what you like and thats part of the fun of this hobby. 
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on February 14, 2022, 03:49:05 PM
:like: Can't fault you for carrying what you like and certainly useful items.  You carry what you like and thats part of the fun of this hobby.

Thanks for the encouragement. I think that whatever you may have, if it's not available when and where you need it, it's like you don't have it at all.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on February 24, 2022, 02:38:00 PM
After a month or so, it looks like the Skeletool + Swisschamp (XLT or else) is a great combination. Most of the time I don't even open the Skinth, Skeletool does the job. In fact, if mine had scissors (like those on Surge, Juice or Squirt), it would be even more useful. Victorinox scissors on a Skeletool would be a dream (I've seen that before somewhere).
And exchanging the basic tools, Skeletool, XLT and S4 with combinations of Charge, Spirit, Crunch, 87, 91 and 93mm SAKs, Juice XE6 or Squirt P4, is lightning fast.
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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on February 24, 2022, 03:13:33 PM
Glad the Skeletool is working out.  I agree the Skinth is a nice way to carry a variety of items.   
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 01, 2022, 06:48:06 AM
A Swisschamp XLT and a Juice XE6 fit snugly into the Skinth L Shield, just in case one would like to carry 2 flagships at the same time.
No, I will not do it, I was just curious. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220301/cba55114fed2ed1e60c5d942741b80ea.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 14, 2022, 01:46:13 PM
If you need to EDC the Victorinox mini tools, here's a way.
The fit (barely) inside a Solitaire Maglite.
You have to remove the battery first, of course.

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 14, 2022, 01:53:36 PM
Finally, many years after I bought this Victorinox Multiclip belt clip  with the 2 chains, I got to use it right.
The long chain goes to my wallet for over a year now. Today I changed pocket for my K55K, from left to right. Thus, I was able to connect it with a snap link.
This way it stays upright and it doesn't touch or hit my phone in the same pocket.
There are plenty of things in the drawers that need to be given a chance. People in the Elsener factory have thought everything in advance, we just need to give it a try. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220314/20a09380c601bd2bd152562c88e600e8.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on March 14, 2022, 06:12:54 PM
 :like:

I've used the same set up for my wallet as well.  Only use a single chain tho.  As I get older I need everything attached just so I don't have s senior moment and leave things.  I recently went thru a metal detector and took off my Vic clip and they security had a close look.  I was thinking look really hard its a belt clip and chain with wallet attached   :twak: 
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 14, 2022, 09:56:59 PM
That chain saved me several times. I use the Metro system daily, that says it all. I used to ride with my right hand in contact with my wallet, now I can use my hand (I solve crosswords most of the times). My last wallet is big and slippery, so it has the tendency to stay in the chair when I get up. Now I feel it hanging from my belt and put it back quickly.
But the short chain has its use too, I feel very comfortable, I don't know why I didn't try it earlier. Perhaps because my Opinel doesn't have a bail, as the Merkator.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: pfrsantos on March 15, 2022, 12:30:25 PM
Finally, many years after I bought this Victorinox Multiclip belt clip  with the 2 chains, I got to use it right.
The long chain goes to my wallet for over a year now. Today I changed pocket for my K55K, from left to right. Thus, I was able to connect it with a snap link.
This way it stays upright and it doesn't touch or hit my phone in the same pocket.
There are plenty of things in the drawers that need to be given a chance. People in the Elsener factory have thought everything in advance, we just need to give it a try. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220314/20a09380c601bd2bd152562c88e600e8.jpg)

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Never thought about using the clip for two pockets. Seems it works like a charm. Have to try it.

 :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 15, 2022, 01:11:33 PM
Never thought about using the clip for two pockets. Seems it works like a charm. Have to try it.

 :cheers: :tu:

You bet.
Most of the times I can open the knife one handed by holding the blade and pulling it, the chain acts like an anchor and does the rest. Then I cut at the waist level, without disengaging from the snap clip and put it back.I even cut paper on the desk while seated this way. I might try a longer chain too.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: pfrsantos on March 15, 2022, 06:15:33 PM
You bet.
Most of the times I can open the knife one handed by holding the blade and pulling it, the chain acts like an anchor and does the rest. Then I cut at the waist level, without disengaging from the snap clip and put it back.I even cut paper on the desk while seated this way. I might try a longer chain too.

Wow... lazy much?!

 :facepalm:


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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 15, 2022, 06:38:05 PM
Wow... lazy much?!

 :facepalm:


 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I am a shrink. You may stand, sit or lie down, I sit calmly.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 17, 2022, 09:18:26 AM
New EDC bag.
More compact, more gentle for the shoulder and able to be used as a monosling or backpack. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220317/d27189ee3466518451babaa18e0bd20e.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 18, 2022, 11:27:42 AM
You bet.
Most of the times I can open the knife one handed by holding the blade and pulling it, the chain acts like an anchor and does the rest. Then I cut at the waist level, without disengaging from the snap clip and put it back.I even cut paper on the desk while seated this way. I might try a longer chain too.
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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on March 20, 2022, 10:17:07 AM
Full current EDC list

A. Bag: Now "Tactical" 16lt bag with 3 compartments, D rings and Mole system.

B. Skinth L Shield:
1. LM Skeletool (or other tool with clip)
2.Victorinox Swisschamp XLT (or LM Charge and Crunch, or Spirit and Alox X, or Swisschamp or LM Juice XE6 and another smaller tool)
3. 3 additional Cybertool bits in a plastic container, for a total of 7 different double ended bits (all I could find)
4.Victorinox Watchmaker, blue metal scales
5. LM Squirt S4.
6. Victorinox Nailcare Swisscard (I intend to find some wood scales for my XLT, so I have scale tools here, and I use the file and scissors a lot)
7. Mini Maglite Solitaire LED
8. One LM bit kit with mostly Allen bits
9 3-4 Surgical blades
10. 3 long and strong needles
11. Victorinox Recta compass with spirit level, thermometer, magnifier, ruler
12. Pocketwrench II (acts also as a divider between the Vic and the LM)
13. LM Surge Metal File/saw (for sharpening)
14. Victorinox sharpening stone

C: Skinth Toolet
1. 2 Parker Jotters
2. Long Tweezers
3. Lighter
4. Band Aids
5. Mask
6. IKEA pencil
7. CR2016 batter
8 AAA Battery
9. Blue Tak
10 E-Cig Cleaner (Glow system with NEO sticks)
11. USB Flash memory
12. Occasionally, banknotes

D. In the bag
1. Waterproof cover for the bag
2. Folding bag (and another one)
3. Neck tube
4. Bag in bag
5. Camera bag with USB chargers, cables, powerbank etc
6. Eyeglasses container with add-on sunglasses filters
7. Zeiss 6x18T* Monocular
8. Siebert Emoskop mini microscope
9. Belomo 10x Triplet magnifier
10. Victorinox Ceramic sharpener
11. Container with 4711 Eau de Cologne
12. Nitecore SRT9 LED torch (White, UV, RGB)
13. Sony WF-XB700 Bluetooth earphones
14. Wet wipes antibacterial
15. Handkerchiefs
16. Masks, surgical and cloth
17. 8" Lenovo Tablet
18. 1.5TB WD HDD
19. Neoprene cover for bottles
20. Flat hat
21. Moleskin Notebook and paper
22. Crossword magazine
23. Medical stamps
24. Keychain with MekArmy SGN3 light (White, UV and red)
25 Fauxton light
26 Football themed pouch  with 2 Glow e-cigs and 2 packs of NEO sticks
27. Occasionally other items, like
28a. Umbrella
28b. Gloves
28c. Wool cap
28d. Soda bottle
28e. Thermos 500ml
28f. Book
28g. Errands stuff
28h. Things I might buy
28i, Wenger Ranger Hunter 130mm knife (when at nature)
28j. Domino Bicycle playing cards deck or other small game (like Mille Bornes, or mini Domino)
29. Hooks, carabiners etc, for attaching stuff.
30. Sewing kits and paper nailfiles, complimentary items from Hotel rooms.
31. A chocolate bar, some Skittles, MnMs or Tic Tac, they live a short life usually
32. Sometimes a binocular (Nikon Monarch 7ED that I EDCed for years, Pentax Papillio and/or Soviet Opera glasses or other)

E. On me
1. K55K Mercator knife (might be an Opinel #8, Douk-Douk, 91mm SAK, Helle Dokka, Spyderco Endura, or other)
2. Wallet
3. Victorinox belt clip with 2 chains, securing the above 1 and 2
4. Komboloi (Black Obsidian, some times Red Coral)
5. Smartphone (Huawei P30 Lite now)
6. Mask
7. Smarsmurfch Samsung Galaxy (might be other, like Suunto Core, Casio, Swiss Army Hanova)
8. Clothes and shoes, according to weather
9. Wedding ring
10 Thin gold chain with 3 small ornaments my wife gave me when we met 37.5 years ago (a heart she was wearing), when we engaged 30 years ago (a promise) and when our kids reached adulthood, 10 years ago (an anchor).

I think I am down to my naked skin now, there's nothing significant to add.
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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on March 22, 2022, 03:14:27 PM
https://youtube.com/shorts/Uc64xghdboo?feature=share

How I handle the knife in chains.

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Very smooth.   :tu:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 10, 2022, 12:52:24 PM
Some additional small items into my EDC.
All fit inside the two Skinths. Only the Maglite Solitaire was removed because it doesn't work properly any more, but, hey, I got a Nitecore SR9, not to mention the MecArmy on my keys. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220410/f61f6f366f00b9a69df357794b998f9b.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 11, 2022, 10:21:44 PM
Full current EDC list

A. Bag: Now "Tactical" 16lt bag with 3 compartments, D rings and Mole system.

B. Skinth L Shield:
1. LM Skeletool (or other tool with clip)
2.Victorinox Swisschamp XLT (or LM Charge and Crunch, or Spirit and Alox X, or Swisschamp or LM Juice XE6 and another smaller tool)
3. 3 additional Cybertool bits in a plastic container, for a total of 7 different double ended bits (all I could find)
4.Victorinox Watchmaker, blue metal scales
5. LM Squirt S4.
6. Victorinox Nailcare Swisscard (I intend to find some wood scales for my XLT, so I have scale tools here, and I use the file and scissors a lot)
7. Mini Maglite Solitaire LED
8. One LM bit kit with mostly Allen bits
9 3-4 Surgical blades
10. 3 long and strong needles
11. Victorinox Recta compass with spirit level, thermometer, magnifier, ruler
12. Pocketwrench II (acts also as a divider between the Vic and the LM)
13. LM Surge Metal File/saw (for sharpening)
14. Victorinox sharpening stone

C: Skinth Toolet
1. 2 Parker Jotters
2. Long Tweezers
3. Lighter
4. Band Aids
5. Mask
6. IKEA pencil
7. CR2016 batter
8 AAA Battery
9. Blue Tak
10 E-Cig Cleaner (Glow system with NEO sticks)
11. USB Flash memory
12. Occasionally, banknotes

D. In the bag
1. Waterproof cover for the bag
2. Folding bag (and another one)
3. Neck tube
4. Bag in bag
5. Camera bag with USB chargers, cables, powerbank etc
6. Eyeglasses container with add-on sunglasses filters
7. Zeiss 6x18T* Monocular
8. Siebert Emoskop mini microscope
9. Belomo 10x Triplet magnifier
10. Victorinox Ceramic sharpener
11. Container with 4711 Eau de Cologne
12. Nitecore SRT9 LED torch (White, UV, RGB)
13. Sony WF-XB700 Bluetooth earphones
14. Wet wipes antibacterial
15. Handkerchiefs
16. Masks, surgical and cloth
17. 8" Lenovo Tablet
18. 1.5TB WD HDD
19. Neoprene cover for bottles
20. Flat hat
21. Moleskin Notebook and paper
22. Crossword magazine
23. Medical stamps
24. Keychain with MekArmy SGN3 light (White, UV and red)
25 Fauxton light
26 Football themed pouch  with 2 Glow e-cigs and 2 packs of NEO sticks
27. Occasionally other items, like
28a. Umbrella
28b. Gloves
28c. Wool cap
28d. Soda bottle
28e. Thermos 500ml
28f. Book
28g. Errands stuff
28h. Things I might buy
28i, Wenger Ranger Hunter 130mm knife (when at nature)
28j. Domino Bicycle playing cards deck or other small game (like Mille Bornes, or mini Domino)
29. Hooks, carabiners etc, for attaching stuff.
30. Sewing kits and paper nailfiles, complimentary items from Hotel rooms.
31. A chocolate bar, some Skittles, MnMs or Tic Tac, they live a short life usually
32. Sometimes a binocular (Nikon Monarch 7ED that I EDCed for years, Pentax Papillio and/or Soviet Opera glasses or other)

E. On me
1. K55K Mercator knife (might be an Opinel #8, Douk-Douk, 91mm SAK, Helle Dokka, Spyderco Endura, or other)
2. Wallet
3. Victorinox belt clip with 2 chains, securing the above 1 and 2
4. Komboloi (Black Obsidian, some times Red Coral)
5. Smartphone (Huawei P30 Lite now)
6. Mask
7. Smarsmurfch Samsung Galaxy (might be other, like Suunto Core, Casio, Swiss Army Hanova)
8. Clothes and shoes, according to weather
9. Wedding ring
10 Thin gold chain with 3 small ornaments my wife gave me when we met 37.5 years ago (a heart she was wearing), when we engaged 30 years ago (a promise) and when our kids reached adulthood, 10 years ago (an anchor).

I think I am down to my naked skin now, there's nothing significant to add.
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Are you carrying all of this daily?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 11, 2022, 10:47:47 PM
Yes. It's not much. They fit in a little bag.

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 11, 2022, 11:01:01 PM
It just seems like a lot. I am curious how often you use these items, but that might be a bit much to ask  :D Maybe most and least used item? Also curious about the Vic watchmaker. Why is that in your EDC?  :popcorn:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 11, 2022, 11:35:16 PM
You are right, I could do with a Swisschamp, or an executive. But I enjoy playing with those tools since my teens.
In the long term the Swisschamp XLT is the most carried and used. The Skinths give me the opportunity to cary more and I took advantage.
But, now I use mostly the Squirt scissors for paper and Executive scissors for Nailcare (it was the Swisscard scissors just before using the executive, the Skeletool's pliers, the K55K knife, the long needle, the tweezers, executive's nail cleaner as a small philips driver (it was the Squirt 2D Phillips before), and nailfile for nails. All other tools play much less.
Do you do always what is needed and never what is pleasing?

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 12, 2022, 07:41:43 AM
Forgot about the Watchmaker. I love that, it's the thinnest and lightest I have. I use it to change scales and open delicate items like, say, watches.
But all these are excuses. I just love SAKs, which makes me an oddity here I think!

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 12, 2022, 08:26:07 AM
Forgot about the Watchmaker. I love that, it's the thinnest and lightest I have. I use it to change scales and open delicate items like, say, watches.
But all these are excuses. I just love SAKs, which makes me an oddity here I think!

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I think this is the one place where you are not an oddity with that thinking  :tu:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 12, 2022, 08:32:07 AM
You are right, I could do with a Swisschamp, or an executive. But I enjoy playing with those tools since my teens.
In the long term the Swisschamp XLT is the most carried and used. The Skinths give me the opportunity to cary more and I took advantage.
But, now I use mostly the Squirt scissors for paper and Executive scissors for Nailcare (it was the Swisscard scissors just before using the executive, the Skeletool's pliers, the K55K knife, the long needle, the tweezers, executive's nail cleaner as a small philips driver (it was the Squirt 2D Phillips before), and nailfile for nails. All other tools play much less.
Do you do always what is needed and never what is pleasing?

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Of course not. If I would, all i would carry is a classic  :ahhh

I just always strife to find the perfect tool set for my EDC, even though I am fairly certain that it doesn't exist. Which is why i switch my EDC so often. But it is fun to think about potential usage scenarios, finding the perfect tool for those, amd then realize two days later that i missed a crucial point and start all over again. Some people would say this was tidious, and just pick one and stick with it. But for my analytical brain, this makes perfect sense.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on April 12, 2022, 09:12:24 AM
I passed through several phases in that quest.
The recent setup is possible because of this cheap "tactical" bag.
It proved much more versatile and sturdy than the two I used before, a Victorinox and a National Geographic monoslings.
This one has countless options of carrying things. I put bottles and the umbrella on the outside and the two Skinths fit in the middle compartment and they stay there tightly. I can use the MOLE if I want to, as seen.
All tools fit in the two Skinths shown. That's not much. The Toolet has everything I use daily (like Executive, lighter, pens, ruler/compass, ecig cleaner etc. All the rest go into the Shield.
I show you the solution for protecting my metal water container from hitting around. I put a wine bottle protection net, which I sew at the bottom. I also secure it between the strap and my ribs when hiking. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220412/a3542765ee1ab03b48ac91c149660dca.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on April 12, 2022, 04:40:04 PM
I love it.  While I go thru my own processes of what I'll carry recently I've decided I'll carry things JUST because I like them.  No intended purpose from the outset other than I enjoy this item.  While that means some days I'll have 3 items that in days past I would deem redundant its no bother in todays thinking.

"Do you do always what is needed and never what is pleasing?" KK.

I don't carry a bag typically BUT I did put together one with a few items I always debated carrying simply due to pocket space.  Its a fairly small bag with items that I like and certainly useful.  One knife will do thats for sure.  Having so many wonderful knives I always felt its was less about choosing the BEST option and more about WHICH knife to carry.  Goodness I couldn't or shouldn't carry TWO knives and certainly not redundant items. 

 

 
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on May 08, 2022, 11:49:40 AM
My setup gradually becomes more "Victorinox"-nized.
I keep the 3 elements.
1. The knife, which is an OHO Sentinel now.
2. The toolbox, which is the Shield, were the Squirt gave its place to the whistle and there is a Boye knife hanging opposite the Skeletool. I will probably replace the card with something else in the future. There are the XLT, the Swiscard, the Watchopener, the nailclip, 4 Victorinox tools, and also full size tweezers, needles, sharpener etc in that compact seath.
3. The wallet, which is the Toolet, with an Executive (that's the one tool used daily), lighter, pens, pencil, bandaid, sewing kit, diamond rod, the Recta compass/ruler etc.
6 Victorinox tools in total, plus 2 from other makers and lots of accessories.
Since I work 9:00-23:00, I feel very nice to have so many of my toys with me. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/6111e81fdb375fbf64a94057b00fe195.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/4034df21cd74362ee21305555e2a0c8f.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on May 08, 2022, 03:58:49 PM
Nice use of Skinths as well.  Its hard not to carry a Victorinox.  Paring them makes perfect sense as well so multiple Victorinox happens.  Nice kits.   
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on May 15, 2022, 01:19:27 PM
Do you recognize that seath? (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220515/833fbfdcc2f28bec73e926babd1b6555.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on May 30, 2022, 10:32:16 AM
Now my bag has its own ABC Clock in matching color. Easily readable on the go and removable.
Oh, how much I like to play! I feel 40 years younger. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220530/ccd2f644a2bafd0b1cee59667b1357e4.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on May 30, 2022, 10:34:58 AM
And an ugly duckling as an ornament, stating the bag's mentality. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220530/13b647f3c42159702f1a1388563471e7.jpg)

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Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on June 01, 2022, 04:08:59 PM
 :like:

I have always said if its not fun ( this gear hobby ) then I should probably stop.  Its been one heck of a fun time and continues to be.  Even when we rediscover gear or rearrange gear we have. 

Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on June 01, 2022, 04:23:59 PM
Thanks. It's not just fun, it's very practical, the best smal bag I ever had. Better than the ones Victorinox makes now (very small) and the National Geographic I had before (nice but very bad threading). It looks "tactical", people ask me if I am a climber or something and I was worried I would look like a policeman. But I made it a bit funnier and the Victorinox pin is there for the enjoyment of my eyes. And insanely strong fabric and sewing, I can't believe how this costs just 30 euros.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on June 01, 2022, 04:33:43 PM
 :like:

I never forget about the practical side of our hobby  :tu:.  Always nice to find a bag that works so well.  You've been thru some so you know what you're looking for.   
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: GearedForwards on June 05, 2022, 09:42:42 AM
Very nice set up! The Suunto Core is my carry watch on days I want to wear one, how are you liking it and liking the bag carry? I imagine the bag carry makes the thermometer much more practical"
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on June 05, 2022, 10:17:53 AM
Very nice set up! The Suunto Core is my carry watch on days I want to wear one, how are you liking it and liking the bag carry? I imagine the bag carry makes the thermometer much more practical"

I like the Suunto Core very much and used it daily for years, until I got a Smarsmurfch. But I wished I could still use both. And, voila, I found the way to use them both.
This way the thermo is accurate. Compass readings are easy also. I only loose the depth meter function, but I don't dive anyway.
Generally, the Suunto is smarter and perhaps more accurate than my Casio ProTrek. It is flatter and very pretty, in a classical and masculine way. So I could wear it even in suit.
The Casio is more robust, much easier to read (very high contrast, good backlight) and the compass with the second layer is perfect. But it has a military style and it is tall, impossible to use with cufflinks and out of place in a wedding or a congress.
I used to hung my Casio from the handle of my backpack. The novelty here is that I removed the strap and put a band from a congress ID holder, through a clip from a Sony Ericsson phone pouch I no longer used. I can remove it and put it back very easily, or read it while hanging. And the color matches the bag's fabric, so it is nice and not very obvious. And it adds almost no weight.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: variable on June 23, 2022, 04:47:40 PM
New EDC bag.
More compact, more gentle for the shoulder and able to be used as a monosling or backpack. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220317/d27189ee3466518451babaa18e0bd20e.jpg)

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May I ask what bag that is and where you got it??
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on June 23, 2022, 05:29:39 PM
Some chinese OEM I believe.
Take a look here. (https://www.eshop-kontoulis.gr/eidh-taxidiou/tsantes-platis-sakidia/%CF%83%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%B9%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CE%B5%CF%80%CE%B9%CF%87%CE%B5%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%B9%CF%83%CE%B9%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%B1/%CF%84%CF%83%CE%B1%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%B1-%CE%B5%CF%80%CE%B9%CF%87%CE%B5%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%B7%CF%83%CE%B9%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%B7-%CF%80%CE%BB%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%83-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9-%CF%87%CE%B9%CE%B1%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B9-15-%CE%BB%CE%B9%CF%84%CF%81%CF%89%CE%BD-mcan-%CE%BC%CE%B1%CF%85%CF%81%CE%BF.html)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: variable on June 24, 2022, 02:03:50 PM
Some chinese OEM I believe.
Take a look here. (https://www.eshop-kontoulis.gr/eidh-taxidiou/tsantes-platis-sakidia/%CF%83%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%B9%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CE%B5%CF%80%CE%B9%CF%87%CE%B5%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%B9%CF%83%CE%B9%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%B1/%CF%84%CF%83%CE%B1%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%B1-%CE%B5%CF%80%CE%B9%CF%87%CE%B5%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%B7%CF%83%CE%B9%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%B7-%CF%80%CE%BB%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%83-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9-%CF%87%CE%B9%CE%B1%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B9-15-%CE%BB%CE%B9%CF%84%CF%81%CF%89%CE%BD-mcan-%CE%BC%CE%B1%CF%85%CF%81%CE%BF.html)

Thanks for the info.  :cheers:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 23, 2023, 04:44:39 PM
   One year and a half later, the bag remains indispensable. I play with her all the time and I customised her a bit. I named her Πάνσακος, which means Omnisack.
I only carry my smartphone, my Endurandal and my kompoloi in my pants.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 23, 2023, 04:47:16 PM
Here
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: pfrsantos on November 24, 2023, 11:30:53 AM
   One year and a half later, the bag remains indispensable. I play with her all the time and I customised her a bit. I named her Πάνσακος, which means Omnisack.
I only carry my smartphone, my Endurandal and my kompoloi in my pants.

Yeah, you better keep your kompoloi in your pants, mister!

 :pok: :pok:


 :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 24, 2023, 11:36:51 AM
I don't get the joke but I'll sure do. 😊
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Poncho65 on November 24, 2023, 04:25:24 PM
Just caught up on this thread and somehow have missed it until now  :ahhh

Awesome looking setups,  kk 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 28, 2023, 04:21:54 PM
Quiz!

Can you spot somethnig that is MTO related?

OK, both the bag and most of the contents are MTO related (I have Victorinox, Leatherman and other EDC items inside), but there is one item that is shown, which is DIRECTLY MTO related.

Which and how?

Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: pfrsantos on November 29, 2023, 11:40:12 AM
Quiz!

Can you spot somethnig that is MTO related?

OK, both the bag and most of the contents are MTO related (I have Victorinox, Leatherman and other EDC items inside), but there is one item that is shown, which is DIRECTLY MTO related.

Which and how?
The coin, in the lanyard?

 :think: :think:
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Frenchephaistos on November 29, 2023, 12:20:05 PM
Quiz!

Can you spot somethnig that is MTO related?

OK, both the bag and most of the contents are MTO related (I have Victorinox, Leatherman and other EDC items inside), but there is one item that is shown, which is DIRECTLY MTO related.

Which and how?
The sticker. It's just like the avatar of a greek guy that is on MTO.  :D
If, not we do also have a member named duckman, so maybe the abundance of ducks ?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 29, 2023, 01:00:33 PM
The coin, in the lanyard?

 :think: :think:

Bingo!
Very observant!
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 29, 2023, 01:02:11 PM
The sticker. It's just like the avatar of a greek guy that is on MTO.  :D
If, not we do also have a member named duckman, so maybe the abundance of ducks ?

Well, everything is MTO related, indeed. But the coin was bought directly from MTO.
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Frenchephaistos on November 29, 2023, 01:29:37 PM
Well, everything is MTO related, indeed. But the coin was bought directly from MTO.
Sorry, mine was a joke. I saw pfr beat me to the answer so I tried "ducking" away from the question.  ;)
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on November 29, 2023, 02:03:14 PM
Sorry, mine was a joke. I saw pfr beat me to the answer so I tried "ducking" away from the question.  ;)

What would MTO be without joking?
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Aloha on November 29, 2023, 04:40:56 PM
Always great seeing a Kk post.  Hope you and yours are well my friend. 

Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: pfrsantos on December 03, 2023, 12:52:50 AM
Sorry, mine was a joke. I saw pfr beat me to the answer so I tried "ducking" away from the question.  ;)
It's OK. No harm, no fowl.

 :whistle:

 :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: pfrsantos on December 03, 2023, 12:54:29 AM
What would MTO be without joking?

That's easy:

(https://i.giphy.com/media/baPIkfAo0Iv5K/giphy.webp)

 :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: Frenchephaistos on December 03, 2023, 07:56:06 PM
It's OK. No harm, no fowl.

 :whistle:

 :D :D :D :D
:rofl: considering we're doing this in english, which I assume is not our first langage !
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: kkokkolis on February 10, 2024, 08:49:53 AM
2 new small bits from Nitecore. A tube "bandana" named Canary (they also make a Tropical color scheme) and a small pouch NPP10, that is roughly the size of the shown Skinths and comes with the black and yellow cord I use on my thermos (Akbar Ceylon tea today).
Title: Re: kkokkolis' EDC & SDC
Post by: MTSAK on February 10, 2024, 02:42:43 PM
Great gear! It all looks well used!