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essentials
Meet your new everyday carry. Consider this your urban survival kit. Whether you're heading from work to class, or from your girl's house to your other girl's house, don't step out unless you're packing these daily essentials.
Check out Carried Away: Everyday Essentials To Keep In Your Pocket.
wallet
WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie Kennedy Wallet
Buy It Now at WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie, $115
Slim down your wallet with a sleek cardholder like this. Especially if you're going to put on a pair of well-fitting trousers or chinos.
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Gerber Contrast Drop Point Knife
Buy It Now At Gerber Gear, $37
Bring it with you everywhere except airports and places where you will probably be drinking. Especially if you're prone to get angry when you're wasted.
bauer
Eddie Bauer x Stanley Flask
Buy A Similar One At West Marine, $30
Whether you're too cheap to pay for drinks at the club or just need to spike your coffee every now and then, here's to staying warm the old school way.
key
Makr Bottle Key
Buy It Now At Makr, $11
Add it to your keychain and you'll be popping bottles in no time — literally.
pen
Fisher Chrome Bullet Space Pen
Buy It Now At spacepen.com, $22
Good enough for astronauts, and good enough for you. These reliable pens are known for writing upside down and even in zero gravity.
phone
Samsung Galaxy SII
Buy It Now At Samsung, $200
Whether taking care of business or just playing around with apps, a good phone is like your personal assistant, or instant boredom remedy.
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Sol Republic Tracks Headphones
Buy It Now At Sol Republic, $100
Jam out at work and avoid your annoying colleagues — or strap 'em on in the train and drown out the rest of the world while you listen to Rick Ross.
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Victorinox 32GB Flash Drive
Buy It Now At VIctorinox, $174
The nerdy version of those switchblade combs, this swiss army knife-inspired flash drive keeps your data and street cred protected.
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Oakley Frogskins
Buy It Now At Oakley, $90
You can't go wrong with a pair of brown Oakley sunglasses. They'll match with just about any outfit. Just please... take 'em off when you're indoors.
condoms
Sir Richards Mixed Pack Condoms
Buy It Now at sirrichards.com, $14
The condom that gives back, each purchase means you're donating condoms to a developing country, doing your part to help the world by uh... diddling your part with a girl.
rhodia
Rhodia Notepads
Buy It Now At rhodiapads.com, $3-$15
When that big idea hits, sometimes you need to write it down immediately. More artistic minds can use this for sketches, and cheesy dudes finally have a place for all the poetry no one else wants to read.
kiehls
Kiehl's Facial Fuel No Shine Lip Balm
Buy It Now At Kiehl's, $9
Because making out can steal the moisture from your lips, and she doesn't wanna kiss anyone with chapped lips either. The best offense is a great defense, so stay prepared.
toothpicks
Preserve Toothpicks
Buy It Now At Preserve Products, $5
Ryan Gosling made them look cool in Drive, but these sticks actually do help freshen your breath and promote tooth and gum health. Plus, if you're trying to quit smoking, these are a more beneficial vice.
light
SureFire E1B Backup Flashlight
Buy It Now At surefire.com, $160
This compact light packs quite the flash: a 110-lumen high beam to be exact, which is four times the light of a regular flashlight. Keep it in case of a blackout, or if you go camping a lot. We don't recommend using it to blind wild bears though.
sunpocket
Sunpocket Sport Foldable Sunglasses
Buy It Now At ASOS, $40
Keep losing your shades? Get a pair you can fold up and stow in your pocket. Easy right?
zippo
Zippo Navy Matte Lighter
Buy It Now At elighters.com, $20
This stylish take on a classic Zippo lighter will get you noticed without getting you clowned on. Plus it'll make it much easier to recognize which one belongs to you.
