What is EDC?

3 years ago
David
2 minutes

EDC is Everyday Carry… the things you have with you all the time every day. The main reasons for having EDC are utility and preparedness; to help individuals overcome simple everyday problems, including possible emergency situations. Some of the most common EDC items are wallets, keyrings, phones, watches, knives, flashlights, multitools, notebooks, and pens.

  • Wallet – I like the Maxpedition Wallets. I put the main cards I need in that wallet and add a card carrier in my sling pack
  • Keyring – NITECORE Tube keychain flashlight to my car keys
  • Phone – Any cellphone works fine, I would use maps that you can download areas in case the internet is down… Google maps has that feature
  • Watch – I don’t really use a wristwatch
  • Knife – Gerber Gear EAB Pocket Knife that Accepts Standard Or Contractor Grade Utility Blades and Doubles As Money Clip
  • Flashlight – ThruNite TC15 flashlight with 2300 lumens burst and Klarus HC3 rechargeable headlamp
  • Multitool – Gerber Gear suspension Multitool
  • Notebook – not yet, but it is on my list… in my notebook lol
  • Pen – just a basic cheap pen… i lose them too often to carry $$$

I tend to have a few pouches that I put in the sling bag that I carry everywhere. Each pouch is designed for different situations.

  • Sling bag – cheap bag to see if I want a sling or a backpack
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Pain pills
    • Sharpie marker
    • Paper towels in ziploc
    • First Aid
    • Charging cables
    • Masks
    • Lip balm
    • Harmonica
    • Notebook and pen
  • Main – This pack is something I can just grab if I do not want to take the sling. It can hold my cell, wallet, vacs card, Coast Hp1 flashlight, and inhaler. After covid-19 I need to always carry an inhaler…no joy 🙁
  • Electronic – USB power bank and a few different types of cables to cover many types of devices. I also have a Klarus HC3 rechargeable motion sensor cap light / headlamp in that pack
  • Credit Card – just some cheap credit card holder
  • Everything Else – This is packed! These are things I want to have but do not use all that often.
    • ThruNite TC15 flashlight with 2300 lumens burst
    • Gerber Gear EAB Pocket Knife
    • Gerber Gear suspension Multitool
    • First Aid kit
    • Space blanket
    • Matches / Lighter
    • Duct tape
    • Mini Stainless Steel Pocket Pry Bar
    • 18-in-1 Snowflake Multi Tool
    • Hand sanitizer