Gear & Lifestyle · EDC
December 2025 Everyday Carry
Simple, lightweight, and pocket-friendly — a setup that's stayed remarkably consistent since 2024
Section I
Current EDC Items
My Everyday Carry has stayed remarkably consistent since 2024, with just one major update: I now use the iPhone Air as my daily phone. The biggest shift actually happened back in March 2024, when I switched from a full-size wallet to the Coach Card Wallet.
That change made a noticeable difference in comfort and pocket space — as long as you keep it snug in your pocket. I'd hesitated to use a card wallet before because I'd had it fall out more than once, but after adjusting how I carry it, it's been trouble-free.
Since then, my EDC setup has remained simple, lightweight, and pocket-friendly.
- → Apple iPhone Air — Current daily driver; the upgrade that defined this year's EDC.
- → Casio G-Shock 5600 — Primary watch; rotated with the classic Casio A168 depending on mood or occasion.
- → Victorinox Classic — Compact and always on hand.
- → Victorinox Huntsman — The go-to for versatility; still a favorite to rotate in.
- → Coach Leather Card Wallet — The March 2024 switch that changed everything; slim, comfortable, and trouble-free once you nail the carry position.
I still enjoy rotating between my Victorinox models — especially the Huntsman for its versatility. And depending on mood or occasion, I switch between my G-Shock 5600 and the classic Casio A168.
Section II
Future Considerations
One possible change is moving away from the Coach Wallet — its exposed design has caused some damage to credit cards. Two options are on the radar.
Option 1 — Hermès Calvi
The Hermès Calvi Card Wallet is the premium choice at $435 (2025 retail). The decision to evaluate it won't come until around 2027. The appeal is authenticity of materials and build quality — with the expectation it could last as long as the Coach Wallet, if not longer.
Option 2 — Carl Friedrik Swanfeld
The Carl Friedrik Swanfeld is a more reasonable $135, uses thicker leather, and shares a similar clamshell design with the Calvi. Its key advantage: dedicated card slots, versus the Calvi's simpler open-pocket design.
| Feature | Hermès Calvi | Carl Friedrik Swanfeld |
|---|---|---|
| Price (2025) | $435 | $135 |
| Design | Clamshell, open pocket | Clamshell, dedicated card slots |
| Leather | Premium Hermès materials | Thicker leather construction |
| Decision Timeline | Evaluate ~2027 | Active consideration |
The exposed design of the Coach Wallet has caused some credit card wear — the primary motivation for eventually upgrading to a protected clamshell design.
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