Reddit reviews Moleskine Cahier Journal, Soft Cover, Pocket (3.5" x 5.5") Ruled/Lined, Black, 64 Pages (Set of 3)

So in my mind, the basics of an EDC are a knife, a flashlight, a pen, and a notebook. Depending on your preference/level of preparedness, though, multitools are great, a gun is convenient if you're in a dangerous place with any regularity, and a first-aid kit can literally be a lifesaver.

So for the basics I'd recommend:
Knife: a Kershaw Leek or Scrambler. The Leek is smaller, more discreet, very light, and razor sharp. The Scrambler is considerably more robust, has a longer blade (3.5" vs. 3"), but weighs more as well. Both can be found in Kershaw's "Blackwash" finish, which I like both for the feel and for the added rust and scratch resistance. Both are also spring-assisted, which is legal in a lot of places, but check your local laws before carrying either in public. If you can't carry them, take a look at the Cold Steel Voyager. It comes in several lengths, is legal in California, and is very durable, if not super comfortable.

Flashlights: Oh my god, the flashlights. LEDs have become so cheap and so bright over the last few years that it's actually pretty hard to go wrong. Nitecore is currently my favorite brand, but Fenix has some options as well. I would urge you not to buy a surefire; they are undeniably great lights, but unless you expect to encounter truly extraordinary circumstances on a regular basis (any chance your light could fall under a tank or a bulldozer? maybe surefire is for you), they tend to be somewhat more pricey per lumen than a number of other companies. For EDC, the Fenix PD35 2014 edition is almost unmatched. Almost a thousand lumens, takes rechargeable batteries, and small enough to drop into the front pocket of your jeans, if you don't want to use the included clip or holster. If you'd like something more keychain sized, the Nitecore SENS series comes in several sizes and battery types, and automatically adjusts the brightness of the beam based on the light's orientation. Aim it at your feet and you get a soft glow; aim it off into the woods and it grows steadily brighter.

Let's be honest, a pen is going to get lost. The best pen is one you like enough to keep track of, but one you won't miss too terribly should some co-worker walk off with it. I like the Zebra F-301. Writes smooth, classic stainless steel good looks, and comes in RGB & Black. Notebooks depend entirely on personal preference too, but the smallest Moleskine is easily pocketable and has 32 lined pages.

In my mind, there is only one name in multitools. Leatherman has a kick-ass reputation, a 25-year warranty, and a plethora of tools to suit any need. For the casual EDC, I'd go with what I believe is the second-lightest full size tool, the Skeletool. 7 functions include a knife that opens while the rest of the tool is closed, the ubiquitous pliers/wirecutters, two double-sided bits and a driver; and it looks so. freakin. cool.

I dunno much about guns except that of all the things I've listed, a pistol should be the one you consider most carefully, especially whether you need it or not. It's a big investment and a bit of a lifestyle adjustment if you decide to go CCW. I've always heard 9mm and up, so use that as a jumping-off point.

First aid kits are useless unless they're both small enough to be carried anywhere and large enough to contain anything you might need. Making your own is a good idea because you have the best knowledge of your environment, but I found a couple on Amazon which seem to have most of the basics without too much fluff or bulk. The first could be stuffed in a jacket pocket, whereas the second would be useful in a car.

I hope I helped. Good luck!

[Kershaw Scrambler] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I04MOIO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

[Kershaw Leek] (http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1660BLKW-Folding-BlackWash-SpeedSafe/dp/B00J14BOBU/ref=pd_sim_sg_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1MHD47WR72RJ9HJVWCZN)

[Cold Steel Voyager, 3 inch] (http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Voyager-Tanto-Plain/dp/B00322LQB0/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1417535788&sr=1-5&keywords=cold+steel+voyager)

[Fenix PD35 2014] (http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-PD35-Flashlight-EdisonBright-Batteries/dp/B00DR9GWX0/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1417536075&sr=1-1&keywords=fenix+pd+35)

[Nitecore SENS AA version]
(http://www.amazon.com/Nitecore-Flashlight-Active-Dimming-Lumens/dp/B008J4CHNW/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1417536301&sr=1-2&keywords=nitecore+sens)

Zebra F-301

[Moleskine "Cahier" Notebook, pack of 3] (http://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Cahier-Journal-Pocket-Ruled/dp/8883704894/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1417536675&sr=1-1&keywords=moleskine+small)

[Leatherman Skeletool] (http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-830846-Skeletool-Multitool/dp/B000XU9NXW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417536920&sr=8-1&keywords=skeletool)

[Small bag or pocket first aid kit] (http://www.amazon.com/AAA-Piece-Commuter-First-Aid/dp/B000SL0R9K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417537142&sr=8-2&keywords=first+aid+kit)

Larger car first aid kit

EDIT: aspace

I am a big fan of the messy notebook. I keep a [moleskin cahier notebook] (https://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Cahier-Cover-Journal-Pocket/dp/8883704894/ref=sr_1_9?crid=23OH39OHG5PYK&keywords=moleskin+notebooks&qid=1557750882&s=gateway&sprefix=moleskin+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-9) on me just about all the time. It's super slim so it's easy to keep in a pocket or in my bag. I divide it into three sections. The first section is for to-do items, the majority is for notes and brain dumps and the last few pages are for book/film/music/trick/video recommendations that I hear about and want to remember to check out later.

In addition to that, I have two folders for notes that are in the cloud and synced between laptop and phone. One is just "notes" and the other is "jokes." Due to the ease of search functionality, I don't find the need to organize them more than this. If I want to remember the joke I thought of about harry potter, I just search for harry potter.

One year I did a show called "Things Are Gonna Get Weird" where I performed a bunch of stuff from my notebooks that would never work in my normal show. Example: Floating Table with a statue of Buddy Jesus with a sparkling birthday candle in his head performed to Richard Cheese's version of Your Own Personal Jesus.

Kevin James talks in his lecture about writing down and keeping ideas that you have that are too big or grand to pull off, because someday you may have the opportunity. A television studio may say to you "we have the budget - what do you have?"

Spyderco Tenacious

Saddleback Leather ID

Moleskin

Pilot G2

Victorinox Farmer

JVC Marshmellow

Timex Weekender

Forgiven Wristband

SanDisk 8GB flash drive

Aircraft Cable Keychain

Gum

Keys

Some beat up $5 dollar case

Galaxy S2

Specimen management is vital to the flow of lab work. Your role in keeping turn around times down is essential and getting those results out to providers can be life or death.

Never be afraid to ask questions, and ask anyone - just because someone doesn’t share your job title doesnt mean you can’t ask them a question.

If you screw up, and you probably will sooner or later, own it as soon as possible. Covering up a mistake will likely delay lab results for a long, LONG time which could be fatal for a patient and it could also cost you a job. Owning a mistake can be difficult but believe me it’s better, the medical field requires the upmost integrity from everyone involved.

I keep a small notebook:

https://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Cahier-Cover-Journal-Pocket/dp/8883704894/ref=sr_1_15?crid=217HT4YJMIF4E&keywords=pocket+notebook+3x5&qid=1555715676&s=gateway&sprefix=Pocket+notebook%2Caps%2C363&sr=8-15

To be exact. But there are many styles/brands and vendors so shop around for what you like - or they’ll likely have scratch paper in the lab you can take to keep notes as well. Utilize those cheat sheets until you feel comfortable and continue to reference them even when your sure you have it down just to be sure.

Best of luck! Have fun!

Awesome! I do the same thing >.<

I have a whole wishlist dedicated to items under $5.

I'm going to go peruse your wishlist and see if any of our interests line up...hmmm...

I like your comic and literary interests.

You might like this $6.26 'Moleskine Cahier Journal (Set of 3), Pocket, Ruled, Black, Soft Cover (3.5 x 5.5): Set of 3 Ruled Journals'.


If you strictly want something under 5 bucks, I'd say add some Iron Man stickers.

It isn't exactly a notebook but I carry this thing with me everywhere I go.

It snaps open when you take the pen out of it, it's got a sturdy plastic cover and comes with a bunch of post-it's and sticky tabs. And it's like 10 bucks, it's crazy.

If you want something more classic just go with a moleskine they come in all sizes

Okay. I will do this later tonight or tomorrow. Looks like fun!

fear cuts deeper than swords

Edit: Here is what I have.

1.) Something that is grey. -Like WL

2.) Something reminiscent of rain. - Because it goes in a shower, which is like rain. -College Needs WL

3.) Something food related that is unusual. - They were unsual the first time I had them! -Want WL

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. - This is for my girlfriend because she can't afford it and, as a college student, it's sort of an essential. -College Needs WL

5.) A book I should read! - I haven't read it yet, so I don't really know that I have a strong argument for you to read it. :] -Want WL

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!

7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...)

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. -Want WL

9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? - The soundtrack for this movie is amazing and I think everyone should be able to relate to the traumatizing death scene. -DVDs WL

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. - This is a survival tool, so when you need to escape from your house without advance notice you will (maybe) be able to survive! -Like WL

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. I just had surgery on my chest a couple months ago and the scars are building up and I would like to go away so I won't have people staring at me. -Medical Needs WL

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items.

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? - I like to watch a lot of movies and play a lot of video games and right now I have a very small tube TV that cuts off most of the screen. -Like WL

14.) Something bigger than a bread box. -College Needs WL

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. -Smoking Products WL

16.) Something that smells wonderful. -Smoking Products WL

17.) A (SFW) toy. -Want WL

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school. -College Needs WL

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. -Want WL

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand.

I am in Canada as well and I just get the Molkeskine notebooks of the same size. I find them a bit better and definitely lower in price.

https://www.amazon.ca/Moleskine-Cahier-Pocket-Ruled-Black/dp/8883704894/

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And now you need to get a Space Pen by Fisher!

I've been doing this of a while. I like using the thin cahier journal moleskins along with a collapsible pen. The pen is the key for me. It's weight is a good solid pen in your hand even when pulled to full size. Zebra Tele-scopic pen I've tried others and always had an issue with the point (the cone where the pen comes to a point) breaking off sometimes making a mess. The Zebra has a metal tip. It can come unscrewed so you should check it to keep it snug. LOVE THIS!!!

edit: If you want to pick them up locally you can find the thin Moleskins at any Target or Barnes and Noble in plain page, lined and grid ruled like the Bullet. The pens are harder to find, Office Max was the only place that regularly carried them.

Happy Birthday

My favorite birthday was my 16th when my mom got my friends and I a party bus. We had so much fun and it's something that we all remember to this day.

If a $10.97 Prime item works then [this] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00COYNZJ8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=CXVE1JPA8VMN&coliid=IJ3K1ATERHL40) or [this] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/8883704894/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=CXVE1JPA8VMN&coliid=I1NBHZSC1ORGBN) if it really needs to be under $10.

$9.50 on Amazon

Cheaper on Amazon!

MS4 here. You've asked about note-taking specifically, so I'm going to set aside the other uses for a laptop/tablet+keyboard such as writing papers and watching lectures.

For what it's worth, I've taken the vast majority of my notes using pen and paper. I'm more intentional and thoughtful when I write notes by hand, which in turn helps me remember my notes better. I also find the muscle memory I retain from manual handwriting to be much stronger than from typing on a keyboard.

I know it isn't for everyone, but for me, nothing beats a good Moleskine notebook plus a Pilot G-Tec-C. I use these for note-taking, smartphone for internet at the hospital, and PC for research, writing & gaming. :-)

Is [this](http://www.Moleskine.com/ Cahier Journal (Set of 3), Pocket, Ruled, Black, Soft Cover (3.5 x 5.5): Set of 3 Ruled Journals https://www.amazon.com/dp/8883704894/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PJaFAbG8H735A) it?