A while ago, Patrick sent in this query:
Here is a question for your readers: What is a good term for “the collection of objects that you carry around with you on a daily basis that are not absolutely necessary but which you never leave home without such as your keys, your wallet, your cell phone, your glasses, your blackberry, etc”. An alternative definition is “Those things that cause you frustration when you can’t find them in the morning when you are walking out the door”. The best I can thing of is “daily tools”. As Apple keeps inventing more things I think the management of daily tools is going to become a bigger issue. -- Patrick
My personal vote is for either "sinnequas" (sin-eh-KWAs) or "quanons" (KWA-nons), both neologisms based on sine qua non, an indispensable thing. Just decide which sounds better:
"Honey, where are my sinnequas?! I put them on the table!"
or
"Honey, where are my quanons?! I put them on the table!"
Personally, I think I like the former.
43 Folders prefers the phrase "urban crap." They also have a list on their wiki of things to carry. I added a few things from my paranoia bag, including the Pak Light, Sharpie Mini, Phone Wire, and Photon Freedom Light. I also added the latest addition to my Utility Belt: the Velstrap. It's a 6' strap with velcro all along it and a handle, and it's damn useful. If you have a bunch of boxes, or an uwieldly load, you just wrap it around and then presto, it's easy to carry. I've also threaded it through the handles of a bunch of assorted luggage and carried the whole lot on my back. Ditto on a bunch of plastic grocery bags. I've used it to instantly repair a broken Buggy Board.
Buy a couple of these, throw one in your car and one in your bag. I got mine at the local hardware store for about $7.
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