What I Carry

No matter what day it is, Monday through Sunday, I'm working in the Haugh (the name of my venue) or the "Little Theater" (the name of the venue that is also on campus that is used for Labs) for at least a few hours. Now, seeing as how I really don't want to carry my gig bag around every day (it's pretty heavy) I've decided to keep a few small portable things on me at all times.

First, my wrench:



Which looks something like that. It's always clipped to my belt-loop using this:



As you may know, it's important to keep your tools attached to you in some way when you are on a ladder/truss/cove/catwalk/lift...etc.

Next, I have my Gerber. I love this little tool so much!

Ok...focus...this isn't an add for Gerber...



That's pretty much the same model, except mine is black. I carry that in a little pouch that came with the tool.

I also have a flashlight. It's a shitty LED that doesn't seem to be able to handle anything. I ordered this:

...and I expect it to arrive soon. That will also go in a little pouch.

I also have a small folding knife:



Again, not my same knife but you get the picture.

I use all of these tools at lest once a day if not more. The flashlight is pretty much always in my hands (our work lights suck and our basement lights suck) and the wrench is pretty much always is use too (focusing, dur).

You don't need to carry all of this stuff with you necessarily, but I do find it useful. Just get into your groove first, and then decide if you need any of this stuff.

Don't just go out and blow your (or your parents') money.

Gerber rocks.

-Me.