Actually, a couple of pocket notebooks and a pocket protector.
EDC: "Every Day Carry"
Pouches are better, but they are worse. A wallet, a Pocket Protector, and a small pocket notebook can---to a large extent---replace a pouch. This is especially so taken in combination with other items one may carry in his/her pockets. Obviously, in colder climes, more pockets are available. The one disadvantage is the need to always wear shirts with large pockets.