An EDC app built around what you actually carry
Everyday carry is about choosing your objects on purpose: a watch, a pen, a knife, a light, a wallet, a notebook. An EDC app should help you keep track of them and show your setup if you want to, without turning it into a shop window.
A catalogue first
The useful core is a list of everything you own, with photos, specifications and the date you got it. Group items by category so you can see at a glance what you have in each.
Then the daily carry
Your carry changes with the day: a commute, a trip, a weekend. Taking one photo of what you carry each morning builds a record of what you reach for and how it changes over the seasons.
Keep the community quiet
You can share your carry with people who care about the same things without ads, an algorithm deciding what you see, or a marketplace pushing you to buy.
What an EDC catalogue should hold
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Photos of each item | Your own visual record. |
| Specifications | Materials, sizes, models. |
| Purchase details | Date, source, price; keep private. |
| Condition and care | Service, sharpening, replacements. |
| Category | Watches, knives, lights, pens, bags, essentials. |
| What you carried on a given day | Shows your rotation. |
How LAYX handles this
- A private Vault for the whole collection, organised by category.
- A morning Drop window from 5 to 10 am: one photo of what you carry today.
- Sealed details encrypted on your phone, and no ads, no algorithm and nothing for sale.
Get notified when LAYX launches
One email when the app is approved on the App Store and Google Play. Nothing else.
Questions
Is LAYX only for knives and gear?
No. It covers any object you carry on purpose: watches, pens, cameras, fragrances, lights, bags and everyday essentials.
Do I have to post every day?
No. The morning Drop is optional. The private catalogue works on its own.
Related guides
- Pocket dump appWhat a pocket dump is, how to photograph yours well, what to leave out for privacy, and an app that turns a daily pocket dump into a private log.
- Knife collection appWhat to record for an everyday-carry or collector knife: blade steel, lock, handle, sharpening log and receipts. A private knife catalogue with no ads and no marketplace.
- GuidesShort, practical guides on keeping track of what you own and what you carry, written for collectors and everyday carriers.