@@uglyjaz41 i would say every woman should have a list of EDC items to carry in bag and similar list of EDC items for car, each personalised to the persons needs and abilitys for as wide a range of potential situations..
Headphones,Victorinox swiss Army Cyber tool,Pen,Magic marker, cheap Lighter,Beeswax lipbalm, mini Carabeiner, Steel Paperclip, wrap around Bandana, Usb charger folded,chewing Gum, in my pockets or on Belt. Water bottle or Cannister sometimes in Car..
My multi tool got me a job! I had an interview on 09-12-01. We went to lunch and of course talked about the events that had happened and were still unfolding. I mentioned the lax security that was destined to become a thing of the past and how I had recently flown with a multitool. To make my point I reached around under my suit coat, pulled out my Leatherman, flipped it through my fingers, popped the main blade out, then just as quickly unlocked the blade, folded it all up, and put it back in the sheath. The three hiring managers were wide eyed, opened mouthed, and silent. I thought to myself, "You idiot!! You just pulled a knife in a professional interview!! You blew it!!!" Well I actually got the job!! On my first day one of those managers came by and said how they all agreed that any engineer that carries a multitool while wearing a suit is a good engineer to hire.
I’ve been an engineer of one flavor or another for 3 decades. I’ve carried an original Leatherman for most of that time. My son recently was hired as a manufacturing engineer for an American motorcycle manufacturer (you probably have heard of that company). When he got that job I gave him my Leatherman and I bought a used one on eBay to replace mine. When my son first brandished his old school Leatherman, he immediately got respect from the more seasoned coworkers.
I wear a suit to work & due to laws no longer carry a Swiss Army Knife but carry a pocket torch (flashlight), fountain pen, USB Battery Bank like a pen & a slim tool kit. I have kept my phone charged during long bouts of meetings.
That's awesome. I am also an engineer as well as a volunteer firefighter/EMT. I wanted to put together a small jump kit for work and wanted to add aspirin and razor blades to it. The former was for substernal chest pain (possible heart attack) and the latter for any men in cardiac arrest where I might need to shave parts of their chest to attach the defib pads. Well, the company rejected both items because they violated some medication policy and then the weapons policy. Awesome that you work for a company that has common sense where I clearly do not.
@@rhoonah5849 it’s unfortunate that your company is that short sighted. An aspirin likely saved my friend’s life. He was only 38 years old and had a heart attack. And a razor is hardly a weapon. Most people don’t realize that a 3’ iron pipe or a baseball bat are way more dangerous, but have better optics.
If I forget mine, it feels like I forgot to put my socks on. Something is just wrong, It has become a part of me, so to speak.. I use mine all the time, become a habit. And it has helped me more than once in sticky situations. Even saved m8s when something happens and i have it on me. Still, they dont use theirs.😄
There was this one time that the coffee machine broke down in the office kitchen and thank god I had my multi tool. I was able to use it to reach into my wallet and pull out my debit card and within 15min I was able to go to the shop and get a double shot mocha…it saved my life.
the office coffee are where most of the emergencies are likely to occur. 3 colleagues asked if i could bring them back coffees and it was a good thing i had paracord with me. there were no trays and i was able to tie a couple of bucket hitches and bring everyone's coffee. not all heroes wear capes.
My EDC has been greatly reduced over the last couple years to just a few items. 1) Pocket Knife -- a Deejo knife that only weighs 1 oz.; 2) Small writing pen; 3) Wallet; 4) Cell Phone; 5) My keychain also has a little tiny flashlight and a tiny Swiss Victorinox Rambler knife (screwdrivers, tweezers, scissors, etc.). That's it. That's all I carry. Just key items that are _truly_ used all the time.
I have the ultimate MacGyver tool. I converted my every day commuter soccer mom van into a camper. It has a cushion mattress, a sleeping bag, a rechargeable power station with solar panels, a USB light, a USB fan, a camping/trail knife, a propane single burner, lighter, utility knife, paracord, battery jumper, basic tool kit, tire repair/inflator, a 12v air pump, a water pump/tank for emergency showers/bird baths, pots/pans. Well you get the picture. And because it's my daily commuter it goes with me wherever I go.
I dropped a Bic lighter in the wood pile whilst splitting firewood one year. A year later I was splitting wood yet again when I found that lighter in the wood pile. I picked it up and gave it a go. It lit on the first strike. Ever since I've kept a stash of Bic lighters. That said, nothing wrong with having a Zippo too.
Bic really is an under rated lighter! Sadly it doesn’t always spark when the flint gets wet though. 😩 I do love my zippos too, but they need refilling quite often and aren’t very fuel efficient.
I’ve always loved D ring belts. You can adjust them to almost any size in a flash. Another type buckle I’ve gotten in love recently is the standard Boy Scout buckle. It can use just about any cloth woven belt you can find. It uses Teeth type clamps and holds very firmly. Plus you can unclamp it in a flash.
11 years Air Force, you just got another follower. I was Army I lost my son while serving in the Air Force. We are military all the way but do not accept the current administration over site on the military. What a disgrace. Any way thank you for your service and great videos.
Some thoughts: 1. Multitool - I carry a good Gerber in my backpack, I like that the tools lock. But I have real tools, which work better, and that is what I almost always use. 2. I have a hank of paracord in my backpack, but instead of buying some premade bracelet, learn how to make one, there are great youtube videos. Make sure you get real paracord, they sell much weaker crap at Walmart and Home Depot. A good alternative would be some climbing cord, also super strong and tested for reliability. 3. For years Ive carried a Fisher Space Pen, they got bought out but are still available, good to pair it with a waterproof notepad, both are reasonably priced, not tacticool but fully functional. 4. I use a cheaper tactical web belt, something that I can hang on, fully adjustable, and no fancy ratchet to jam. 5. Bics are great, I have one of those refillable jet types, it will start a fire damn quick, and it's metal for durability. You can find shells for the bics that make them more durable. 6. Just as important as the knife is the steel used, there are CRKTs that are junk and CRKTs that have great steel. Buck knives with their proprietary 420 steel are very reasonably priced, much better than most that use 420. The Spydercos are pricy but damned nice. There are some excellent youtubers reviewing knives, do a little research, you do NOT have to spend a lot to get a very nice knife. 7. A single wall stainless bottle is an excellent choice, at work I have a huge double-wall plastic mug that works great. 8. Flashlights using AA batteries are great, I'll use AAA but always prefer AA, just so easy to get the batteries anywhere. 9. A decent small charger can be a great tool to have, but that small solar panel wouldn't do much charging, it's more of a gimmick. Dont forget to keep it charged up. 10. THAT is not a carabiner. That is a toy. That nite-ize junk should be discarded, it's about as strong as a binder clip. Black Diamond, Petzl, Kong, Trango, DMM, and Edelrid are some brands you can trust your life with. A $8 Black Diamond Litewire can hold almost 2000 pounds with the gate open, over 5000 closed. Just no reason to buy that Nite-Ize junk, get the real thing. Specific recommendations aside, this is a pretty good video.
One day I had to use the loo as I work on the road a lot, and as I stopped at a local McDonald's to use their loo, we had a power outage in the area. I didn't have a flashlight with me, and I left my phone in the vehicle as I didn't need it at the time anyways. When I walked into the McDonald's they had absolutely no windows for natural light by the loo... That's where the lighter in my pocket came in handy. We often don't see the need for these EDC items as we don't always use them often or at all, but rather "have it and not need it, than need it and not have it."
I always carry all of these objects when I do my daily shop down at the localTesco or any other more dangerous food outlets. I agree with the pen , you should cross out the items as you put them in the basket, otherwise there is danger that you might duplicate items.
My daily activity is in front of the computer. I put my multi tool in a mug together with my writing tools, tied my paracord behind my swivel chair headrest and the rest around my body and pockets. I look silly, but at least I'm ready for any eventualities as you suggested are my daily essential.
My logic is "It's better to have something I don't need, than be without it when i'll actually need it.". That's why I carry many things some people will concider strange.
Same…I have a mini back pack that has an assortment of items…including a knife with a built in digging and pounding tool, a many axe, and especially bug repellent…plus etc., etc.
10 Items that anyone should have in a place you will remember or can access frequently because they'll probably be useful at some point in the next 10 years maybe.
Paracord--i don't remember ever needing one in the city or suburbs; multi-tool, too heavy so I prefer a sleaker, lockblade with a few accessories instead; water bottle, to bulky to carry one around in person, but good to have extras in the car or office; one thing I would add to the list is a long scarf, shenagh--i carry a long elegant scarf either wearing it or in my jacket--i can use it as a bag, bandage, belt, towel, let alone scarf, head or mouthpiece--very light. Great video, even if I don't agree with everything, seeing your thoughts and reasoning is very insightful.
I have some paracord in my car. I haven't used but like once in 5 years and the one time I have used it def wasn't any kind of emergency where I couldn't have gotten something else I used it cause it was convenient.
@@LouTheGun I'm totally with you. I mean if you"re living in the African bush, or in the middle of nowhere in Idaho, yeah, I could see the point, but for everyday city, overkill. I take it on trips, both adventure trips and regular. In one occasion, in very posh France, I used it to help line dry self laundry that could not wait.
I carry a Gerber Center Drive, 500' of Titan Survival Cord, bolt action & tactical pens, Grip6, belt, Titan light lighter & Zippo matches, either MoraKniv, Tops B.O.B. Fieldcraft, Cub, or Ontario RAT 3 knife, fero rod, lifestraw Go & collapseable water bottles, Pelican flashlight, Mofi power bank, multiple biners, and a Glock 22 w/ 3 magazines.
I do a lot of jobs for friends and family, often crawling about in attic spaces or under floors and a head torch is 100 times more usefull than a regular torch
I carry a small Osprey EDC backpack in the summer (I can carry all my EDC in my coat in the winter). I keep two small Multi-tools (Gerber and Leatherman), a large sewing needle, a lighter, a Victorinox knife and a thin AAA flashlight in my gear pouch. I also carry a 5000 mah battery, a small button compass, a travel toothbrush and dental floss. One more thing to think about is money. I carry $150.00 with me in various denominations, but nothing larger than a $20.00, and I have $2.00 in Quarters. I keep it in a ziploc with a rubber band around it, and I never think of it as "pocket money".
I am knew to survival prep. Thank you for this video, great point about keeping your gear in an easy to access place. This week I will start putting together a plan for easy carry around items. Thanks!
I thank you for your valuable information that could someday save my life. It’s people like you who I appreciate since I’m drawn into this survival way of being. It’s when the unexpected happens that you truly then start questioning your own existence when your not prepared and could think nothing but the worst! I recall a time when my breaker for my lights burned out and I had no Power for 3 days! Lost all my food in my Fridge and only survived on rice with other canned foods ... I promised myself that I would be prepared for myself and my wife. Thank you for your service. Respects
It's a good idea to learn to make paracord items. I wear 2 paracord bracelets each containing about 18' of line which I can hook together to make makeshift shoulder straps, and have a paracord belt I made using a full hasp of cord. it's a one size fits all set up, but is a bit too elastic to work well in carrying items on it. Either of these can be taken apart in less than 2 minutes, and since I made them, I can reuse the cord to reconstruct the items. Except for the filled water bottle, (bulkiness) and charger (which I leave at home unless I'm heading out of town) I always have the 10 items he discussed with me when I go out. Good video, thanks.
As a single parent woman, My fav tool is my swiss army knife.. )we were on the go for my son’s out of state soccer tourneys. So handy) Always in my handbag, i use the scissors the most, the knives and tweezers and screwdriver always great. I also carry multi tool and utility knife in my car. Flashlight. I carry a metal bat tactical flashlight. It is about 15” long. Love this thing! It was a walmart buy. Has strobe and red flash also. My pen choice is a silver pen that is also a blade when you pull off the cap. It has been tested and is undetectable. I love your list and recommendations.. I have most items but will upgrade some according to your recommendations. Cant wait to buy a Gerber knife!! Mega thanks!!
@@UnitedRedDevils - oh heavens, my friend, what was I thinking? Yes, I stand corrected, FOOTBALL!!!! My American was showing there. Oops! We are Liverpool fans, as dad is English and sworn to loyalty! ManU a respectable bunch!❤️
To justify Paracord - I carry an off-brand survival cord as a lanyard. My wife's glasses broke, it was a thin line similar to fishing line to keep the lens attached. I pulled out the fishing line from the paracord, use a uni-knot to join the two, and pulled it tight to re-attatch the lens. This was able to make the glasses function until she was able to take it to the optometrist.
I generally don't carry items outside my pack or attach with carabiner. But if I do I make sure there is a copy of that same item inside my pack. For the really important items I have two EDC -- knife, light source, fire starter. Also a good idea to use your EDC items frequently to know how they work and possible different uses for them.
I listened, you make sense I'm retired and walk the dog 2-5 miles daily, sometimes in town, sometimes on trails Part of the reason I carry all this is practice in case I need to. This comes to about 20 pounds of carry. The single largest item the dogs water, so that goes down by 1/2 to 1 quart a mile depending upon the weather. Most of these items have not been used. My carry Handgun and spare mag on me Cell phone on me Keys on me Wallet on me containing ID Insurance cards (health, car) credit cards prescription glasses script small amount of cash enough medical history to keep me alive if unconscious (allergies, known conditions, emergency contact) pocket knife on the shoulder strap of the pack ace bandage knee wrap spare socks baseball cap work gloves snowflake multi-tool 30 yards of paracord 10 yards 3/8" rope with eye splice on each end, useful for letting the dog swim while still on a strong leash three spare shoelaces spare bandana 2 lighters 3 lightweight carabiners, holding the rope, paracord, multitool and pulley 100 lb test pulley sized for paracord neck gaitor treated nylon poncho pen and paper 1 gallon water and bowl for dog band-aids antibiotic ointment 1 quart of water for me dog treats granola bars Spare eye glasses Dog mess bags Flashlight LED, 2 C batteries, with strap allowing me to hold parallel to handgun while getting two hand support on gun and not interfere with shot I'm over 60, and the knee wrap and ace bandage have been used in the past year. The cloth items, dog snacks, lighters, paper and pen are in zip lock style bags And I've had full grain cowhide belts for decades. Almost time for a new one. Then the old one is used as a blade strop
@John A Depending on what state or area you live in, maybe don’t wear a blue or red bandanna. Likely to ruin what was a good day when you’re mistaken as a rival gang member of either Bloods or Crips.😜
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! You can use half of a pen if someone has an obstructed airway, such a throat that is crushed from a crash, Etc. To get air to the lungs. Additionally, you can use a belt for temporarily stopping blood flow from a cut artery until EMS gets there. Lessons learned from the great Navy Corpsman in Vietnam. RETIRED MARINE.
Ever since my army days i wear a tropen koppel, usually the basic version but increasingly i wear a tactical version. It is a more rigid version with a higher carry capability. The first version has a flexible mixture cloth belt the other one a rigid version. They both have a clasp closure you can adapt to your size. I have a triple A Cree torch and a firelight. My workbag contains a rechargeable torch and a rechargeable headlamp. And i have a solar powerbank that can recharge both my lights and my phone, all three have the same type of cable.
On the Bic that I carry, I have an o-ring placed around it just under the gas pedal to keep it "locked" so it isn't able to be depressed and drained in my pocket. On the outside of the lighter I have a chunk of bicycle inner tube that the lighter fits snuggly inside of. If needed, I can cut a ring of the inner tube off to use as tinder. It will lite easily when wet and burns for quite awhile and takes up no space at all.
If you go to tractor supply (or most any hardware store) you can purchase a leather hole punch and make most any leather belt much more adjustable. I don't do paracord show laces for 2 reasons, 1- if you remove and use the laces you are left without proper fitting shoes, 2- keeping paracord tied in that fashion is very difficult. Instead I add paracord as zipper pulls and very fobs, usually made fire firecord. A small zipper pull uses a foot or more, and 3 inches of firecord and a ferro rod can start a fire with little trouble. I also weave carry cases for small containers such as altoid tins or water bottle then use a small carabiner to attach them to a pack. That works great for a small first aid kit, fire starting kit or whatever you need quick access to.
The big reason why i go for a leather belt is for a nice honing of my puukko to get it back to be really sharp after few process of wood or other material
When I'm on my wheelchair, being disabled, I can carry all sorts of stuff, as it has various pockets and pouches.....but if I'm just on my sticks, usually driving, it's a phone, credit card, swiss card and a buff, which is a super versatile garment.
Interesting. Thank you for this. Just a few(!!) comments. This follows a serious audit of what I need on my person and what I do not. I write this as a farmer. Multitools. I carried one for many years. I note that the film-maker states that he only really uses it for the pliers and the knife. OK, so why carry another - and better - knife then? Yes I use pliers, but not that often. When I do, the tool box is almost always nearby. So I can use a proper Knipex set and do the job properly. The fact is that our ancestors managed perfectly well without multitools. They managed, as do I, with a Barlow. I also add a mini ratchet wrench, with assorted bits, to add to the mix, just to bring me up-to-date with the 21st century. By the way, you do not need a big knife. You will hardly ever find yourself needing a knife over two-and-a-half inches. Rambo is fiction. Not that you cannot use larger knives. I have them in my tool box. You just do not need them on your person (honestly!) Paracord: Nope. Choose Bank Line. Easier to store on your person and more useful. A belt. An excellent suggestion. Just go for a nylon belt with a zippered inner compartment. Great for all sorts of goodies: a handcuff key, money, a condom, plastic ties, duck tape, sticking plasters etc. etc, etc. Pen: Agreed: Fisher Space Penn or Zebra collapsible. Tactical pens are about as much use as helmets to protect you from falling satellites. Flashlight/torch. Agreed. Lots of options here. Phone (mobile). You always need comms. Pen drive with back-up docs (on key-ring on in belt). Shemagh Woollen watch cap (US army issue), when needed. Base layer - Marino Wool. Woollen socks. Last, and most importantly, Boots or shoes that are comfortable, have grip and resist the ingress of water. That's it! PS Love the Maryland flag
Nice video. Thank you and thank you for your service. I like the Gerber 600 Pro Scout. The nylon sheath wore out after about 10 years of EDC. A couple years ago I made a leather sheath for it that incorporates a pen/ferro rod loop and a flash light loop for a 2 cell AAA LED. I also use the Bic and always have a SAK and another AAA 1 cell light in my pocket. Like you, I rotate my larger folding knife (3.25-4" blade). My h2o system varies by situation and location. I like a wide brim straw hat here in the summer, too (94 degrees today). The solar charger is what I've been looking for and will check yours out. Thank you again for the video.
You were in the air force for 11 years? Cool! It’s amazing how much survival stuff you know considering you have zero military experience. Hats off to you!
I'm sure most people think I carry too much EDC until they need to borrow something (especially the TP)! I'm surprised that you didn't include a cell phone cell since most people think that they can't live without one, not my attitude so no need for a battery charger. I usually wear cargo pants for the large side pockets. I carry a pouch with a space blanket, 550 cord and bank line, 2 sail needles, ear plugs and 2 dust masks in one side pocket. The other side pocket has a zip-up semi-hard pouch with emergency toilet paper, lens wipes, packets of sugar, tea and coffee, mechanical pencil with extra leads, 3' duct tape, 3' x2' aluminum foil and notebook. Wallet, keys, wrist watch in front pockets, folding razor knife in back (with spare blades) and leather gloves, medical kit on belt with pen, pen light and sharpie attached, also sheath knife (varies), flashlight, lighter, small shears, and multi-tool. My left hand gets lonely if it doesn't have a 30 oz metal coffee cup in it whenever possible (preferable filled with coffee)! If I know I'm going off-the-beaten-path, I add a contractor trash bag and a 2-quart canteen with pouch and sling! I wear prescription safety glasses. Of course, the BOB is kept near and ready! Better to have and not need than to need and not have!
Fischer Space Pen, It’s rounded at each end so you can safely carry it in your pants pocket with out it poking a whole in it. Plus it writes reliably, even upside down. It’s also very small but expands to a full size.
I am often amazed on how few preppers do not included Safety Glasses in their prep carry list! One well placed branch while walking the woods is all it takes to turn you back into meat.
A few months back I was hiking and it was dark. I walked head first into a sharp branch that scratched my forehead up good. Not sure I'd have my right eye if I'd hit it 5 cm lower on my face!
One question: if you replace the laces in your shoes with paracord, and end up needing the paracord, how are you going to keep your shoes on? Makes no sense. If I'm caught out in an emergency situation, one of the last things I'm going to want to sacrifice is my footwear.
In my case, I also keep my survivorcord laces extra long and would simply leave some to hold my boots on. I think it is better to consider paracord laces as mult-function, use it for what you need the most.
Very good presentation. As for firestarting - I have an electric plasma lighter, a Bic, as well as flint and steel...Redundancy is good for certain things.
Lithium-ion doesn't function as well in the cold which is something to think about for flashlights and anything else too. It is good advice to have at least one AA or AAA flashlight and headtorch. For lithium battery chargers for use in warmer conditions I usually try and time my purchase of them to coincide with any device I use the most being halfway through it's battery life as lithium batteries in modern devices tend to only last around three years before they need replacing. At least doing it this way guarantees you will be able to keep going for slightly longer.
I would add Chapstick and a clean handkerchief. The Chapstick can really help dry lips and even small cuts. A clean handkerchief can relieve your nose, cover a wound, wipe out an eye, mop up sweat and help many situations.
Don't forget, along with the charging bank, to have the appropriate type of cable! A few times, I had a battery but no cable. I now carry a battery bank/pen 'combo' that is about the size of a Sharpy magic marker that has a built in mini-plug that fits my phone on one end, AND a retractable ball point pen on the other. It is made by a company called E-Pen and can charge my Samsung Galaxy 7 almost 3 full times when it is below 10%. I picked it up at a gun show for under $20.00. It's a great piece of EDC, a phone charger and pen all in one.
yeah it sucks when you have a powerbank and can‘t charge the phone cause the cable is missing... thats why I bought a powerbank that also supports wireless charging...
@@dannythomson5239 you can buy a device that plugs into your phone's charging port and sticks to the back that acts as a wireless charging receiver. Just remember, wireless charging is exceedingly inefficient (less than 50%).
I wear a dog tag necklace 24/7. On it I have a red colored dog tag with my name, blood type, and drug allergies. Also it has a key to my front door, a whistle, micro flashlight, and a small folding ceramic knife. My front door lock is digital and powered by a battery. The battery can fail and that is why I keep a front door key on me at all times. It only weighs 1.5 ounces and I don't even notice that I'm wearing it. In my pockets I carry a bandana (multi use), Swiss army knife (Executive model), small multi tool, fire steel, and micro lighter (checked monthly and fuel topped off). I wear a button compass on my watch band. In my wallet is a credit card sized fresnel lens (3rd way to start fire and reading small print if I break or lose my glasses), and a small first aid kit packaged in a credit card sized plastic bag.
A cordage alternative to Paracord is heavy Spider Wire. I carry nearly 60 feet of 65 pound Spider Wire on an old Walmart gift card in my wallet. Good for Cordage, sewing and fishing line of course.
I got a Multitool, a Flashlight, a Pen, a length of Duct tape, a belt (not leather), a Batterie charger/Powerbank, a Knife, a can of Pepperspray, a Hero Clip carbiner, a Lip balm and my usual EDC (wallet, phone, keys, watch and personal essential stuff)
Great video of good information. I would only carry a pocket knife a lockback style lock never a liner lock knife. I've also broken three Gerber multi tools I found a Victorinox Swiss made is the best . Coldsteel knives are the best for the money. SEMPER FI
Some people get these BBQ lighters with the long fuel tube on it to avoid getting their hand too close to where they are lighting. Our _Dollarama_ stores here have a small pocket version of that, which is what I get for my lighters.
Like the early Berbers over same era weatherman multitools. Paracord wasn't as available, so, small (30' spool) lengths of 'shotline', nylon or jute also. Being a Coastie, a marlinspike knife filled 1/2 of need for a pen, a space pen the other. Lether stretches, preferred the uniform belt issue - adjusted to any length if buckle good, forget the shiny brass one. Kept a screwcap tube w/strike anywhere matches fit in a small bag w/a tin of carbon paper - stuff readily avail at time & lighted easy. Most stuff prep types find now had to be improvised. Cannot find some of the stuff, but, one not encountered til after 2000 is the hand generated lights. Don't keep a readybag (a GTH or SHTF bag) anymore. Things go sideways, am too gimped to selfevac.
@Survival Know How, i worked with glass my whole life, heres a tip about breaking toughened glass in an emergency situation~ a bunch of keys or handful of coins/bunch of small stones thrown with a little force at the glass will most times cause toughened glass to shatter, these methods are FAR more likely to break that glass than trying to smash it though blunt force with a large heavy brick stone or similar, the reason is something to do with multiple things striking the glass at the same time causing a vibration to go through the glass. i mention this as it came to mind when you spoke of the glass breaker on that tactical pen
A punch glass breaker is a good idea because in most cases you will probably not be in a good enough condition to hit the glass if in accident. I seen a few that work well and can fit on a key ring.
This also came through my mind, in my expirience the only functional thng I have ever seen break that type of glass with a pinprick surface area is something spring-loaded.
@@0mfgeeze yes you are correct, something like an automatic centre punch shatters and smashes toughened glass very well, its something to do with the highly concentrated point of force and sudden sharp shockwave sent through the glass that causes it to shatter.
more recommendations for EDC: 🔸a pair of sunglasses. nothing worse than getting eye ache on a bright sunny day. 🔸something to eat. something durable, like a proteine bar, or candy. 🔸chewing gum 🔸a tiny med kit. some plasters, desinfectant, bandages with antiseptic wipes. as a father, you'll be a star on any playground. 🔸something to write on or taking notes. some sheet of paper, a tiny note block/post it. don't forget the already mentioned pen. 🔸something to cleanse your hands with. refreshment towels, a tiny bottle antiseptic liquid gel, like that. I find these items among those mentioned in the video highly useful. admitting, I never thought about a lighter (duh!) since I'm no smoker.
Don’t get reliable on the solar panel of that battery, on a good day of direct sunlight you still won’t refill the built in battery…. Depending on the model of solar panel/battery…. It can DAYS of pristine sun exposure to refill the onboard battery… essentially the solar panel is a gimmick and you are better served by purchasing a bigger battery w/o a solar panel than buying one with a solar panel…
Paracord bracelets are cool, but an historical alternative is a long cotton cord braided in a short loop (no clasp necessary). Sailors (well versed with rope) used them among other things to wipe sweat from their brows, which paracord might not be as good for...
some info for your battery charger, the solar panels are meant for emergency use only not to be used regularly. the panels will eventually break if used too often. read a fair amount of reviews on amazon from angry buyers.
I did a trial on one such model of power bank that came with a solar panel. I drained it and left it outside in direct sunlight for the entire day. Checked it that evening. It didn't even have enough juice to top my phone off with. it would take days to fully charge one of these (IMO) from solar. What I found to be more useful is models that have a LED display that shows the level of charge left. One press of a button and I already know if I need to top it off or not. One thing I'd also suggest is not to go cheap on your battery bank. You can pick these things up at the dollar type stores for a few bucks. Those models might charge your phone fully once. Maybe. They also have no indicators of how much charge is left. You might pay $30 or more USD for a model with some basic features and higher battery capacity, but I'd argue it is money well spent. On average I get about three years out of my battery banks but the last two I've bought are both older than that and are still going strong with no sign of degradation with battery storage life.
I like my K-Bar for every day carry. It might be big , but It won't fail too get the job done. Mine is a real American made one . Not an imported POS. A small pistol is also a good thing to carry and spare ammo. You never know what will confront you.
Been carrying a mini mag light for 30 plus years beginning in the military, I wrap sports tape around it for grip and 'bandages ", multitool, knife sharpener and a good, spyderco clip blade. Don't trust linerlock knives! They can fold' on your fingers during an altercation. A bandana always, 100 and one uses ,lighter cause I smoke and a striker for backup. Peace you all,
Great rundown thank you! I'm a fan of Gerber products. I keep a multi-tool on/with me at all times. What did you do in the service? Did you ever deploy away from our mainland?
New to your channel. I usually turn to Les Stroud and Dave Canterbury but the thing they are weak on is Urban survival. you are the best non crazy channel I have found. thanks so much. I have already purchased a few of your suggestions.
I love Gerber I've always used Gerber when my dad went to the war he used to Gerber they have a lifetime warranty some places may say that but they mean it when something happens to your Gerber knife or multitool they'll fix it for free or replace it not to mention they're made in my home state of Oregon
When I was in the service, we all oogled over the stuff civilians would use as it was always better quality. As a civilian, I always here people talk about stuff used by the military.
@@angrydragonslayer its really subjective and you have to know what you are looking at. Basic things like knives and tools are usually a pass, other things are sometimes a huge no. Like the recent item ive bought, entrenching tool, for my truck, i hoped on ebay and bought a used surplus one. Reason being, they are probly way better then the china garbage they have for sale and ive personally used them and i know they work and will take years of neglect and abuse and still keep working. So its good to do some research into what you are buying and make a decision based off of that then going by what someone else says.
Hell, yeah!!! Word! I was in the german army in the 90's. Gun? Excellent! Boots? Holy sh*t! Fur sure! Sleeping bag? Kinda... The rest: cheap. Some of the stuff at least reliable. But, knives? Cooking equipment? Tools? Crappy the whole way down to the scrap yard!!! :o) I was a big fan of military surplus stuff until I actually entered the military. ...and left it. :D
Good call on the belt type. I bought one 16 years ago and have worn it 8 hours a day 5 days a week on average since. it's basically the same as the day I got it.
Same here, besides the flashlight and battery charger, but I do have it at home on the ready in case I need to take it with for the day ahead, especially when I'm on standby because you never know when you're gonna be home, but I definitely need to "upgrade" some of these items though
Just some my own thoughts regarding his list. 1. Belt. I never considered this a EDC. It is instead an everyday item to keep the pants up. But with that said, I think he missed an opportunity here. Braided belts. Why braided? One, in a pinch you can pull off the belt and use it as a tourniquet. The braid gives you that level of mini closure between loops. Two, you can unbraid it for cordage, but if you use it for holding up the pants, you probably don't want to do this unless absolutely necessary. 2. Paracord. I wouldn't use it in your belt or shoelaces. You need them to hold up your pants or keep your shoes/boots on. The paracord lanyard and wrist band is a good idea, but once you unravel them, there goes your wristband or lanyard. It is a one use convenience storage item. 3. Flashlights. It doesn't need to be very bright or very big. My pen light is only 120 lumens. It gives off enough light to serve the purpose I need. I'm not after all trying to light up a whole room with my EDC light. 4. Water bottle. Metal bottle with a cap for the win. Plastic breaks down over time and doesn't give you an option to boil the water if needed. 5. Backpack. As an EDC kinda guy I've got two things I consider critical to ECD. Conceal and ease of carry. For EDC I'd never suggest a para-military tactical pack. It sticks out like a sore thumb when you don't want to stick out at all. You want to carry a pack that looks more like you are a college student going to class than packing for an extended three day tour in the bush. So yes, if you are going to carry things like a battery charger, or C-clamps, water bottle, or a bundle of paracord you want to conceal these things in your backpack. 6. Pen. I went with a bulky tactical pen at first. This lasted a week. It is just too thick.. It too came with a glass breaker. But it just looks like a weapon with a spike on the end. My second tactical pen I went to is much slender. It too has a glass breaker on it with is all but useless considering the pen's size. But it looks like just a pen. Also, some ink refills don't fit inside even though they are supposed to. Just my two cents but a solid metal pen is the way to go. 7. Lighter. Two camps as far as I'm concern. Zippo lighters or torch lighters. Zippos can act as a light source in a pinch but require constant refueling. Torch lighters don't work well in higher elevations or extreme cold. They don't give off much light. But the flame temperature is much higher and can both start a fire or burn through something much faster than a typical flame lighter. I use a Thunderbird lighter and I can pull it right out of the sleeve and see how much fuel I have left. 8. The things everybody doesn't think about with EDC. Hat, gloves, and sunglasses. This goes back to why a backpack should be part of your EDC. And the hat and gloves can change depending on location and time of year. 9. Boots. This pretty much only works for the guys as women aren't known for wearing boots in most work places. But a good pair of steel toed boots does wonders. :) 10. Toothpick. Why is this on the list? I have a titanium toothpick that is on my keychain. It has a cylinder it fits in (also titanium) that connects right on my keychain. At first glance you don't even know what it is. It is just a long cylinder on a key chain about the same length as the keys. But unscrew the toothpick from the cylinder and reattach it and you now have about a six inch spear at your disposal. Yes, you can pick your teeth with it but you could also put it between your fingers and jab someone with it. The metal is soft so you probably get one tactical use out of it. But that one use is probably all you really need.
I used to carry a magnet on my Keychain (on a lanyard). I needed it for work at first, but I kept it arround because the magnet is definitely something I used alot
I carry a mini Bic lighter with a zip tie around underneath the button to keep gas from escaping.. after owning about200 different knives over the years. I keep coming back to the Spyderco delica.. it's light it's strong it opens and closes easy.. and great quality for the price.. it just seems to work for me the best.. I sometimes carry a neck knife also which is a condor kickback...or CRKT minimalist with the Bowie blade.. or a tops mini harpoon... My pen is a All steel zebra pen. My EDC flashlight is a rechargeable streamlight mini stream.. in a small belt holster I believe the holster was originally for a mini mag light.. on my keychain I have a victorinox mini SD keychain knife.. mostly used the scissors the tweezers.. and the nail file specifically the screwdriver tip on the nail file which works also on Philips in a pinch.. I've been carrying a little victorinox key chain ..since 1979. My watch is a $20.. Casio shock and water resistant to 100 m.. it's like a G-Shock without the G-Shock price.. it has a small compass on the wristband... I have a paracord bracelet on each wrist..
I have multiple flashlights, lanterns, lamps (all battery). I have a pen style one with clip. I have those lanterns you pull the top up to open them and expose the lights. I have one that's flat rectangular shape with a stand arm you pull out on an angle to adjust different angles for the light to stand. I have small simple cylinder shape flashlights. I have a 3000 Luman flash light and a smaller 260 Lumens flashlight (has belt clip on it). I have one that looks similar to wall light switch I have hanging on wall by my bed to use at night without getting up. What can I say... I like having many battery lights in different styles!
Besides carrying my EDC pistol and spare mag usually a pocket 380... I really don't have the capacity to carry a heavy multi-tool.. so I carry a Leatherman squirt or my Gerber dime mini multi-tools.. also since 1979 I've always carried the tiny victorinox SD keychain knife on my keys..
The more you carry an item, the more you find ways to use it to make your life easier. You think it is a waste to carry, until you begin carrying it regularly. This is 100% true for at least knives, flashlights, and multi-tools.
@@simplymad82 Clean your pants more often if you have stones collecting in them. (And I'm talking about items you carry on purpose, not detritus that collects in your pockets)
Really, I agree paracord doesn't fit through any eyelets on any shoes or boots I own and if you have to walk or move around much at all, the last thing I would want is to be stumbling around in loose shoes with no laces because I used them for cordage. Why doesn't anyone suggest the obvious.....spare shoe laces? For a couple of bucks you can get a pair of 54 inch laces in your choice of colors. That will get you over 8ft of cordage which will hold a knot and can be easily untied, plus it will fit through most lacing eyelets and comes in convenient packaging. Seems like just the thing!
Benefit of a tactical pen is it gives you something of a defensive weapon that security will not screw with you over. I always have one on me, especially if you need to get past a security point and have to leave your small knife and carry weapon off yourself.
That is why I don't suggest a tactical pen as thick as he was using. You drop it in the ben as you walk through the metal detector and you aren't leaving with it if security takes their job seriously. The more slender models look more like pens and security isn't going to give those a second thought.
Comment on the lighter. For EDC, I think a standard bic is the most economic choice. Primarily because a zippo, while really nice and iconic, is more unwieldy, higher maintenance, requires refueling even if simply left to sit, and in general is just not as useful.
For a leather belt, add some coarse and fine stropping compound to the inside face. Makes touching up your knife a breeze ;) Also if you are going to buy a carabiner. Buy one thats climbing rated. Especiallly if you use a riggers belt. One massive point...Don't put things on the outside of a pack. you will almost certainly lose them.
Totally on the belt strop, can be done to rough suede boots as well. And per attaching thats where molle pouches come in handy but can still disappear in thick brush.
On my bike I carried very well prepped for anything on it and not only I was benefited but at a distance a dude's wheel popped on him & I was able to get him outta that dilemma cuz it popped it wasn't a mere puncture flat. (yes spare inner tubes)
Still carry my AIr Force black anodized leatherrman and Buck knife. I retired in 1991 and had them most of my Air Force 20 years. All those other things he mentions, not really needed on a daily basis.
Good video. # 1 was the Kore EDC belt. I’ll never get a different belt. My first one had some kind of flaw and came apart in a couple place. Kore replaced it no questions asked. Don’t go with a cheap version like trackline or anything else. # 2. Knives. I carry foldable razor as well as a flip assist knife with seat belt cutter and glass breaker. # 3. You forgot to mention is a good solid pistol with a good holster. I don’t go anywhere without these top three.
All good items and I carry most of them but in a back pack. A ggod sized hanky or bandana is good too. I use a bandana as a mask. It can be used as a bandage,tourniquet or water filter in an emergency.
What are your thoughts on sport Berkey? I’ve been carrying one for years. Water is so good I don’t drink sugar or caffeine for 4 years. I love mine I think you should try one.
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What other items do you carry on yourself daily?
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what about woman
@@uglyjaz41 i would say every woman should have a list of EDC items to carry in bag and similar list of EDC items for car, each personalised to the persons needs and abilitys for as wide a range of potential situations..
A handkerchief. Probably two, one for you and one for her.
Headphones,Victorinox swiss Army Cyber tool,Pen,Magic marker, cheap Lighter,Beeswax lipbalm, mini Carabeiner, Steel Paperclip, wrap around Bandana, Usb charger folded,chewing Gum, in my pockets or on Belt. Water bottle or Cannister sometimes in Car..
@@uglyjaz41 My daughter carries pretty much the same as I do, but I made her add some really good pepper spray, too.
My multi tool got me a job! I had an interview on 09-12-01. We went to lunch and of course talked about the events that had happened and were still unfolding. I mentioned the lax security that was destined to become a thing of the past and how I had recently flown with a multitool. To make my point I reached around under my suit coat, pulled out my Leatherman, flipped it through my fingers, popped the main blade out, then just as quickly unlocked the blade, folded it all up, and put it back in the sheath. The three hiring managers were wide eyed, opened mouthed, and silent. I thought to myself, "You idiot!! You just pulled a knife in a professional interview!! You blew it!!!" Well I actually got the job!! On my first day one of those managers came by and said how they all agreed that any engineer that carries a multitool while wearing a suit is a good engineer to hire.
I’ve been an engineer of one flavor or another for 3 decades. I’ve carried an original Leatherman for most of that time. My son recently was hired as a manufacturing engineer for an American motorcycle manufacturer (you probably have heard of that company). When he got that job I gave him my Leatherman and I bought a used one on eBay to replace mine. When my son first brandished his old school Leatherman, he immediately got respect from the more seasoned coworkers.
I wear a suit to work & due to laws no longer carry a Swiss Army Knife but carry a pocket torch (flashlight), fountain pen, USB Battery Bank like a pen & a slim tool kit. I have kept my phone charged during long bouts of meetings.
That's awesome. I am also an engineer as well as a volunteer firefighter/EMT. I wanted to put together a small jump kit for work and wanted to add aspirin and razor blades to it. The former was for substernal chest pain (possible heart attack) and the latter for any men in cardiac arrest where I might need to shave parts of their chest to attach the defib pads. Well, the company rejected both items because they violated some medication policy and then the weapons policy. Awesome that you work for a company that has common sense where I clearly do not.
@@rhoonah5849 it’s unfortunate that your company is that short sighted. An aspirin likely saved my friend’s life. He was only 38 years old and had a heart attack. And a razor is hardly a weapon. Most people don’t realize that a 3’ iron pipe or a baseball bat are way more dangerous, but have better optics.
Badass, son!!
I’m 68 female and I’ve been carrying a Leatherman for over 40 yrs. Thanks for the video and ideas. Keep it up!🇺🇸😎❤️
Pat L Smith… I’m in my 70s and have been carrying a multitool for many years, too. Although not 40 years. 😊
I received a Leatherman for my 12th birthday and it has been by my side for 22 years and has helped me in countless situations! They are invaluable!
You really stuck it to the title XD
Amazing since leathermsn hasn't been in existence that long.
If I forget mine, it feels like I forgot to put my socks on. Something is just wrong, It has become a part of me, so to speak.. I use mine all the time, become a habit. And it has helped me more than once in sticky situations. Even saved m8s when something happens and i have it on me. Still, they dont use theirs.😄
There was this one time that the coffee machine broke down in the office kitchen and thank god I had my multi tool.
I was able to use it to reach into my wallet and pull out my debit card and within 15min I was able to go to the shop and get a double shot mocha…it saved my life.
the office coffee are where most of the emergencies are likely to occur. 3 colleagues asked if i could bring them back coffees and it was a good thing i had paracord with me. there were no trays and i was able to tie a couple of bucket hitches and bring everyone's coffee. not all heroes wear capes.
Man, that was a close call!
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My EDC has been greatly reduced over the last couple years to just a few items.
1) Pocket Knife -- a Deejo knife that only weighs 1 oz.; 2) Small writing pen; 3) Wallet; 4) Cell Phone;
5) My keychain also has a little tiny flashlight and a tiny Swiss Victorinox Rambler knife (screwdrivers, tweezers, scissors, etc.).
That's it. That's all I carry. Just key items that are _truly_ used all the time.
I like to keep a paperclip on my Keychain
I have the ultimate MacGyver tool. I converted my every day commuter soccer mom van into a camper. It has a cushion mattress, a sleeping bag, a rechargeable power station with solar panels, a USB light, a USB fan, a camping/trail knife, a propane single burner, lighter, utility knife, paracord, battery jumper, basic tool kit, tire repair/inflator, a 12v air pump, a water pump/tank for emergency showers/bird baths, pots/pans. Well you get the picture. And because it's my daily commuter it goes with me wherever I go.
Emergency food supplies?
Water filter?
I dropped a Bic lighter in the wood pile whilst splitting firewood one year. A year later I was splitting wood yet again when I found that lighter in the wood pile. I picked it up and gave it a go. It lit on the first strike. Ever since I've kept a stash of Bic lighters. That said, nothing wrong with having a Zippo too.
Bic really is an under rated lighter! Sadly it doesn’t always spark when the flint gets wet though. 😩 I do love my zippos too, but they need refilling quite often and aren’t very fuel efficient.
@@akhoneybee907 Use a ranger band around the gap of your Zippo,then it lasts for weeks,maybe more.
@@bushcraft_in_the_north ... They make butane inserts for Zippo.
@@281sTravel i know👍🏻but butane dont work well in the cold vinters here in Norway.
What's better than a zippo is a weatherproof butane lighter. Less maintenance, quick refill, faster lighting.
I’ve always loved D ring belts. You can adjust them to almost any size in a flash. Another type buckle I’ve gotten in love recently is the standard Boy Scout buckle. It can use just about any cloth woven belt you can find. It uses Teeth type clamps and holds very firmly. Plus you can unclamp it in a flash.
11 years Air Force, you just got another follower. I was Army I lost my son while serving in the Air Force. We are military all the way but do not accept the current administration over site on the military. What a disgrace. Any way thank you for your service and great videos.
Some thoughts:
1. Multitool - I carry a good Gerber in my backpack, I like that the tools lock. But I have real tools, which work better, and that is what I almost always use.
2. I have a hank of paracord in my backpack, but instead of buying some premade bracelet, learn how to make one, there are great youtube videos. Make sure you get real paracord, they sell much weaker crap at Walmart and Home Depot. A good alternative would be some climbing cord, also super strong and tested for reliability.
3. For years Ive carried a Fisher Space Pen, they got bought out but are still available, good to pair it with a waterproof notepad, both are reasonably priced, not tacticool but fully functional.
4. I use a cheaper tactical web belt, something that I can hang on, fully adjustable, and no fancy ratchet to jam.
5. Bics are great, I have one of those refillable jet types, it will start a fire damn quick, and it's metal for durability. You can find shells for the bics that make them more durable.
6. Just as important as the knife is the steel used, there are CRKTs that are junk and CRKTs that have great steel. Buck knives with their proprietary 420 steel are very reasonably priced, much better than most that use 420. The Spydercos are pricy but damned nice. There are some excellent youtubers reviewing knives, do a little research, you do NOT have to spend a lot to get a very nice knife.
7. A single wall stainless bottle is an excellent choice, at work I have a huge double-wall plastic mug that works great.
8. Flashlights using AA batteries are great, I'll use AAA but always prefer AA, just so easy to get the batteries anywhere.
9. A decent small charger can be a great tool to have, but that small solar panel wouldn't do much charging, it's more of a gimmick. Dont forget to keep it charged up.
10. THAT is not a carabiner. That is a toy. That nite-ize junk should be discarded, it's about as strong as a binder clip. Black Diamond, Petzl, Kong, Trango, DMM, and Edelrid are some brands you can trust your life with. A $8 Black Diamond Litewire can hold almost 2000 pounds with the gate open, over 5000 closed. Just no reason to buy that Nite-Ize junk, get the real thing.
Specific recommendations aside, this is a pretty good video.
sounds like you know your stuff
The paracord trick i like is the quick release wrap that The weavers of eternity does.
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Nite-ize were never intended for load bearing, climbing, or rappelling.
One day I had to use the loo as I work on the road a lot, and as I stopped at a local McDonald's to use their loo, we had a power outage in the area. I didn't have a flashlight with me, and I left my phone in the vehicle as I didn't need it at the time anyways. When I walked into the McDonald's they had absolutely no windows for natural light by the loo... That's where the lighter in my pocket came in handy.
We often don't see the need for these EDC items as we don't always use them often or at all, but rather "have it and not need it, than need it and not have it."
I always carry all of these objects when I do my daily shop down at the localTesco or any other more dangerous food outlets. I agree with the pen , you should cross out the items as you put them in the basket, otherwise there is danger that you might duplicate items.
My daily activity is in front of the computer. I put my multi tool in a mug together with my writing tools, tied my paracord behind my swivel chair headrest and the rest around my body and pockets. I look silly, but at least I'm ready for any eventualities as you suggested are my daily essential.
My logic is "It's better to have something I don't need, than be without it when i'll actually need it.". That's why I carry many things some people will concider strange.
yup. exactly. my friends think I'm a little odd to constantly have a (small) EDC backpack with me.
Better to be looking at it than looking for it
@@youtubecensorseverythingIsay ooooo...i like that saying
Carrying a paintbrush does not make you an artist
Same…I have a mini back pack that has an assortment of items…including a knife with a built in digging and pounding tool, a many axe, and especially bug repellent…plus etc., etc.
10 Items that anyone should have in a place you will remember or can access frequently because they'll probably be useful at some point in the next 10 years maybe.
Correct.
In my day (which, admittedly, was a long time ago), many would have considered a fully charged hip flask an essential carry item.
Still is in certain circles today.
I carry one, of sorts, but it seems to remain mostly in my hand.
I concur
Still is.
Paracord--i don't remember ever needing one in the city or suburbs; multi-tool, too heavy so I prefer a sleaker, lockblade with a few accessories instead; water bottle, to bulky to carry one around in person, but good to have extras in the car or office; one thing I would add to the list is a long scarf, shenagh--i carry a long elegant scarf either wearing it or in my jacket--i can use it as a bag, bandage, belt, towel, let alone scarf, head or mouthpiece--very light. Great video, even if I don't agree with everything, seeing your thoughts and reasoning is very insightful.
I have some paracord in my car. I haven't used but like once in 5 years and the one time I have used it def wasn't any kind of emergency where I couldn't have gotten something else I used it cause it was convenient.
@@LouTheGun I'm totally with you. I mean if you"re living in the African bush, or in the middle of nowhere in Idaho, yeah, I could see the point, but for everyday city, overkill. I take it on trips, both adventure trips and regular. In one occasion, in very posh France, I used it to help line dry self laundry that could not wait.
yes, i have like a 200 feet paracord in my truck for 10 years still haven't need to use them yet.
I carry a Gerber Center Drive, 500' of Titan Survival Cord, bolt action & tactical pens, Grip6, belt, Titan light lighter & Zippo matches, either MoraKniv, Tops B.O.B. Fieldcraft, Cub, or Ontario RAT 3 knife, fero rod, lifestraw Go & collapseable water bottles, Pelican flashlight, Mofi power bank, multiple biners, and a Glock 22 w/ 3 magazines.
And that's cause you live in Kabul, Afghanistan
A decent quality folder or a Swiss knife is a basic tool every person has to EDC.
I do a lot of jobs for friends and family, often crawling about in attic spaces or under floors and a head torch is 100 times more usefull than a regular torch
Very true! I have a headlamp in my EDC bag, they are very handy
I carry a small Osprey EDC backpack in the summer (I can carry all my EDC in my coat in the winter). I keep two small Multi-tools (Gerber and Leatherman), a large sewing needle, a lighter, a Victorinox knife and a thin AAA flashlight in my gear pouch. I also carry a 5000 mah battery, a small button compass, a travel toothbrush and dental floss. One more thing to think about is money. I carry $150.00 with me in various denominations, but nothing larger than a $20.00, and I have $2.00 in Quarters. I keep it in a ziploc with a rubber band around it, and I never think of it as "pocket money".
I am knew to survival prep. Thank you for this video, great point about keeping your gear in an easy to access place. This week I will start putting together a plan for easy carry around items. Thanks!
I thank you for your valuable information that could someday save my life. It’s people like you who I appreciate since I’m drawn into this survival way of being. It’s when the unexpected happens that you truly then start questioning your own existence when your not prepared and could think nothing but the worst! I recall a time when my breaker for my lights burned out and I had no Power for 3 days! Lost all my food in my Fridge and only survived on rice with other canned foods ... I promised myself that I would be prepared for myself and my wife. Thank you for your service. Respects
It's a good idea to learn to make paracord items. I wear 2 paracord bracelets each containing about 18' of line which I can hook together to make makeshift shoulder straps, and have a paracord belt I made using a full hasp of cord. it's a one size fits all set up, but is a bit too elastic to work well in carrying items on it. Either of these can be taken apart in less than 2 minutes, and since I made them, I can reuse the cord to reconstruct the items. Except for the filled water bottle, (bulkiness) and charger (which I leave at home unless I'm heading out of town) I always have the 10 items he discussed with me when I go out. Good video, thanks.
Good to hear that you actually USE the paracord bracelet. It seems that many people don't want to ruin their cool bracelet by using it.
As a single parent woman, My fav tool is my swiss army knife.. )we were on the go for my son’s out of state soccer tourneys. So handy) Always in my handbag, i use the scissors the most, the knives and tweezers and screwdriver always great. I also carry multi tool and utility knife in my car.
Flashlight. I carry a metal bat tactical flashlight. It is about 15” long. Love this thing! It was a walmart buy. Has strobe and red flash also.
My pen choice is a silver pen that is also a blade when you pull off the cap. It has been tested and is undetectable.
I love your list and recommendations.. I have most items but will upgrade some according to your recommendations. Cant wait to buy a Gerber knife!! Mega thanks!!
gerber are very good quality for a very reasonably priced knife.
Good on you mum...but it's pronounced football 😉
@@UnitedRedDevils - oh heavens, my friend, what was I thinking? Yes, I stand corrected, FOOTBALL!!!! My American was showing there. Oops! We are Liverpool fans, as dad is English and sworn to loyalty! ManU a respectable bunch!❤️
@@unitedheartsamerica5924 Beautiful, respect to you & yours lass. Keep up the good work & safe travels👍
me too Swiss Army knife, Cyber tool
To justify Paracord - I carry an off-brand survival cord as a lanyard. My wife's glasses broke, it was a thin line similar to fishing line to keep the lens attached. I pulled out the fishing line from the paracord, use a uni-knot to join the two, and pulled it tight to re-attatch the lens. This was able to make the glasses function until she was able to take it to the optometrist.
I generally don't carry items outside my pack or attach with carabiner. But if I do I make sure there is a copy of that same item inside my pack. For the really important items I have two EDC -- knife, light source, fire starter. Also a good idea to use your EDC items frequently to know how they work and possible different uses for them.
I listened, you make sense
I'm retired and walk the dog 2-5 miles daily, sometimes in town, sometimes on trails
Part of the reason I carry all this is practice in case I need to. This comes to about 20 pounds of carry. The single largest item the dogs water, so that goes down by 1/2 to 1 quart a mile depending upon the weather. Most of these items have not been used.
My carry
Handgun and spare mag on me
Cell phone on me
Keys on me
Wallet on me containing
ID
Insurance cards (health, car)
credit cards
prescription glasses script
small amount of cash
enough medical history to keep me alive if unconscious (allergies, known conditions, emergency contact)
pocket knife on the shoulder strap of the pack
ace bandage
knee wrap
spare socks
baseball cap
work gloves
snowflake multi-tool
30 yards of paracord
10 yards 3/8" rope with eye splice on each end, useful for letting the dog swim while still on a strong leash
three spare shoelaces
spare bandana
2 lighters
3 lightweight carabiners, holding the rope, paracord, multitool and pulley
100 lb test pulley sized for paracord
neck gaitor
treated nylon poncho
pen and paper
1 gallon water and bowl for dog
band-aids
antibiotic ointment
1 quart of water for me
dog treats
granola bars
Spare eye glasses
Dog mess bags
Flashlight LED, 2 C batteries, with strap allowing me to hold parallel to handgun while getting two hand support on gun and not interfere with shot
I'm over 60, and the knee wrap and ace bandage have been used in the past year.
The cloth items, dog snacks, lighters, paper and pen are in zip lock style bags
And I've had full grain cowhide belts for decades. Almost time for a new one. Then the old one is used as a blade strop
I keep a bandanna in my left front pocket everyday. Or around my head or neck if no pockets. A bandanna can cover a lot of bases.
I always carry a jersey cotton buff. It works as a bandana too.
@John A Depending on what state or area you live in, maybe don’t wear a blue or red bandanna. Likely to ruin what was a good day when you’re mistaken as a rival gang member of either Bloods or Crips.😜
@@Sapper-X Good advice, and thanks!
It's true.
Reminds me of the whole "towel" thing from Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy...
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!
You can use half of a pen if someone has an obstructed airway, such a throat that is crushed from a crash, Etc. To get air to the lungs.
Additionally, you can use a belt for temporarily stopping blood flow from a cut artery until EMS gets there. Lessons learned from the great Navy Corpsman in Vietnam. RETIRED MARINE.
Ever since my army days i wear a tropen koppel, usually the basic version but increasingly i wear a tactical version. It is a more rigid version with a higher carry capability. The first version has a flexible mixture cloth belt the other one a rigid version. They both have a clasp closure you can adapt to your size.
I have a triple A Cree torch and a firelight. My workbag contains a rechargeable torch and a rechargeable headlamp. And i have a solar powerbank that can recharge both my lights and my phone, all three have the same type of cable.
On the Bic that I carry, I have an o-ring placed around it just under the gas pedal to keep it "locked" so it isn't able to be depressed and drained in my pocket. On the outside of the lighter I have a chunk of bicycle inner tube that the lighter fits snuggly inside of. If needed, I can cut a ring of the inner tube off to use as tinder. It will lite easily when wet and burns for quite awhile and takes up no space at all.
If you go to tractor supply (or most any hardware store) you can purchase a leather hole punch and make most any leather belt much more adjustable.
I don't do paracord show laces for 2 reasons, 1- if you remove and use the laces you are left without proper fitting shoes, 2- keeping paracord tied in that fashion is very difficult.
Instead I add paracord as zipper pulls and very fobs, usually made fire firecord. A small zipper pull uses a foot or more, and 3 inches of firecord and a ferro rod can start a fire with little trouble. I also weave carry cases for small containers such as altoid tins or water bottle then use a small carabiner to attach them to a pack. That works great for a small first aid kit, fire starting kit or whatever you need quick access to.
The big reason why i go for a leather belt is for a nice honing of my puukko to get it back to be really sharp after few process of wood or other material
When I'm on my wheelchair, being disabled, I can carry all sorts of stuff, as it has various pockets and pouches.....but if I'm just on my sticks, usually driving, it's a phone, credit card, swiss card and a buff, which is a super versatile garment.
I started carrying a Gerber in the Army more than 20 years ago. I EDC a Leatherman now, but have always carried some type of multi-tool.
Interesting. Thank you for this.
Just a few(!!) comments. This follows a serious audit of what I need on my person and what I do not. I write this as a farmer.
Multitools. I carried one for many years. I note that the film-maker states that he only really uses it for the pliers and the knife. OK, so why carry another - and better - knife then? Yes I use pliers, but not that often. When I do, the tool box is almost always nearby. So I can use a proper Knipex set and do the job properly.
The fact is that our ancestors managed perfectly well without multitools. They managed, as do I, with a Barlow. I also add a mini ratchet wrench, with assorted bits, to add to the mix, just to bring me up-to-date with the 21st century. By the way, you do not need a big knife. You will hardly ever find yourself needing a knife over two-and-a-half inches. Rambo is fiction. Not that you cannot use larger knives. I have them in my tool box. You just do not need them on your person (honestly!)
Paracord: Nope. Choose Bank Line. Easier to store on your person and more useful.
A belt. An excellent suggestion. Just go for a nylon belt with a zippered inner compartment. Great for all sorts of goodies: a handcuff key, money, a condom, plastic ties, duck tape, sticking plasters etc. etc, etc.
Pen: Agreed: Fisher Space Penn or Zebra collapsible. Tactical pens are about as much use as helmets to protect you from falling satellites.
Flashlight/torch. Agreed. Lots of options here.
Phone (mobile). You always need comms.
Pen drive with back-up docs (on key-ring on in belt).
Shemagh
Woollen watch cap (US army issue), when needed.
Base layer - Marino Wool.
Woollen socks.
Last, and most importantly,
Boots or shoes that are comfortable, have grip and resist the ingress of water.
That's it!
PS Love the Maryland flag
Nice video. Thank you and thank you for your service. I like the Gerber 600 Pro Scout. The nylon sheath wore out after about 10 years of EDC. A couple years ago I made a leather sheath for it that incorporates a pen/ferro rod loop and a flash light loop for a 2 cell AAA LED. I also use the Bic and always have a SAK and another AAA 1 cell light in my pocket. Like you, I rotate my larger folding knife (3.25-4" blade). My h2o system varies by situation and location. I like a wide brim straw hat here in the summer, too (94 degrees today). The solar charger is what I've been looking for and will check yours out. Thank you again for the video.
You were in the air force for 11 years? Cool! It’s amazing how much survival stuff you know considering you have zero military experience. Hats off to you!
Is that a AF joke ?
haha
OUCH!
I'm sure most people think I carry too much EDC until they need to borrow something (especially the TP)! I'm surprised that you didn't include a cell phone cell since most people think that they can't live without one, not my attitude so no need for a battery charger. I usually wear cargo pants for the large side pockets. I carry a pouch with a space blanket, 550 cord and bank line, 2 sail needles, ear plugs and 2 dust masks in one side pocket. The other side pocket has a zip-up semi-hard pouch with emergency toilet paper, lens wipes, packets of sugar, tea and coffee, mechanical pencil with extra leads, 3' duct tape, 3' x2' aluminum foil and notebook. Wallet, keys, wrist watch in front pockets, folding razor knife in back (with spare blades) and leather gloves, medical kit on belt with pen, pen light and sharpie attached, also sheath knife (varies), flashlight, lighter, small shears, and multi-tool. My left hand gets lonely if it doesn't have a 30 oz metal coffee cup in it whenever possible (preferable filled with coffee)! If I know I'm going off-the-beaten-path, I add a contractor trash bag and a 2-quart canteen with pouch and sling! I wear prescription safety glasses. Of course, the BOB is kept near and ready! Better to have and not need than to need and not have!
Fischer Space Pen, It’s rounded at each end so you can safely carry it in your pants pocket with out it poking a whole in it. Plus it writes reliably, even upside down. It’s also very small but expands to a full size.
I am often amazed on how few preppers do not included Safety Glasses in their prep carry list! One well placed branch while walking the woods is all it takes to turn you back into meat.
Hell yeah, I’ve been branched in the eye while hiking. Makes your backpack of preparedness real useful to anybody but you x)
Lol I'm a woman and I bought some a year ago! 😉
A few months back I was hiking and it was dark. I walked head first into a sharp branch that scratched my forehead up good. Not sure I'd have my right eye if I'd hit it 5 cm lower on my face!
One question: if you replace the laces in your shoes with paracord, and end up needing the paracord, how are you going to keep your shoes on? Makes no sense. If I'm caught out in an emergency situation, one of the last things I'm going to want to sacrifice is my footwear.
In my case, I also keep my survivorcord laces extra long and would simply leave some to hold my boots on. I think it is better to consider paracord laces as mult-function, use it for what you need the most.
Agree, real urban soldiers know the importance of keeping your feet dry
Very good presentation.
As for firestarting - I have an electric plasma lighter, a Bic, as well as flint and steel...Redundancy is good for certain things.
A ferro rod and a 90° spine knife may be more streamline for you!
I use my multi tool almost every day. Even being in an office job now. Bought my dad one. I think it’s collecting dust. May be time to get it back
same here, its only a Leatherman Squirt but its on my key ring and I don't know how I lived without it!
@@casinodelonge I've had my Leatherman Wave for over 20 years. Replaced the leather case a couple years ago. The scissors come in handy, too.
Lithium-ion doesn't function as well in the cold which is something to think about for flashlights and anything else too. It is good advice to have at least one AA or AAA flashlight and headtorch. For lithium battery chargers for use in warmer conditions I usually try and time my purchase of them to coincide with any device I use the most being halfway through it's battery life as lithium batteries in modern devices tend to only last around three years before they need replacing. At least doing it this way guarantees you will be able to keep going for slightly longer.
I would add Chapstick and a clean handkerchief. The Chapstick can really help dry lips and even small cuts. A clean handkerchief can relieve your nose, cover a wound, wipe out an eye, mop up sweat and help many situations.
Don't forget, along with the charging bank, to have the appropriate type of cable! A few times, I had a battery but no cable. I now carry a battery bank/pen 'combo' that is about the size of a Sharpy magic marker that has a built in mini-plug that fits my phone on one end, AND a retractable ball point pen on the other. It is made by a company called E-Pen and can charge my Samsung Galaxy 7 almost 3 full times when it is below 10%. I picked it up at a gun show for under $20.00. It's a great piece of EDC, a phone charger and pen all in one.
provide link to the E pen please?
ive googled but cant find it.
yeah it sucks when you have a powerbank and can‘t charge the phone cause the cable is missing...
thats why I bought a powerbank that also supports wireless charging...
@@supremetheone2118 sadly my cheap ass phone cant do wireless charging, i have its charging cable firmly attached to my power bank.
@@dannythomson5239 you can buy a device that plugs into your phone's charging port and sticks to the back that acts as a wireless charging receiver. Just remember, wireless charging is exceedingly inefficient (less than 50%).
I wear a dog tag necklace 24/7. On it I have a red colored dog tag with my name, blood type, and drug allergies. Also it has a key to my front door, a whistle, micro flashlight, and a small folding ceramic knife. My front door lock is digital and powered by a battery. The battery can fail and that is why I keep a front door key on me at all times. It only weighs 1.5 ounces and I don't even notice that I'm wearing it. In my pockets I carry a bandana (multi use), Swiss army knife (Executive model), small multi tool, fire steel, and micro lighter (checked monthly and fuel topped off). I wear a button compass on my watch band. In my wallet is a credit card sized fresnel lens (3rd way to start fire and reading small print if I break or lose my glasses), and a small first aid kit packaged in a credit card sized plastic bag.
A cordage alternative to Paracord is heavy Spider Wire. I carry nearly 60 feet of 65 pound Spider Wire on an old Walmart gift card in my wallet. Good for Cordage, sewing and fishing line of course.
I got a Multitool, a Flashlight, a Pen, a length of Duct tape, a belt (not leather), a Batterie charger/Powerbank, a Knife, a can of Pepperspray, a Hero Clip carbiner, a Lip balm and my usual EDC (wallet, phone, keys, watch and personal essential stuff)
Great video of good information. I would only carry a pocket knife a lockback style lock never a liner lock knife. I've also broken three Gerber multi tools I found a Victorinox Swiss made is the best . Coldsteel knives are the best for the money. SEMPER FI
Nail Clipper, Razor Blade & Hand Sanitizer will be a good idea to add in the list
Nail clippers are easily forgotten 👍
Some people get these BBQ lighters with the long fuel tube on it to avoid getting their hand too close to where they are lighting. Our _Dollarama_ stores here have a small pocket version of that, which is what I get for my lighters.
Like the early Berbers over same era weatherman multitools. Paracord wasn't as available, so, small (30' spool) lengths of 'shotline', nylon or jute also. Being a Coastie, a marlinspike knife filled 1/2 of need for a pen, a space pen the other. Lether stretches, preferred the uniform belt issue - adjusted to any length if buckle good, forget the shiny brass one. Kept a screwcap tube w/strike anywhere matches fit in a small bag w/a tin of carbon paper - stuff readily avail at time & lighted easy.
Most stuff prep types find now had to be improvised. Cannot find some of the stuff, but, one not encountered til after 2000 is the hand generated lights.
Don't keep a readybag (a GTH or SHTF bag) anymore. Things go sideways, am too gimped to selfevac.
@Survival Know How, i worked with glass my whole life, heres a tip about breaking toughened glass in an emergency situation~ a bunch of keys or handful of coins/bunch of small stones thrown with a little force at the glass will most times cause toughened glass to shatter, these methods are FAR more likely to break that glass than trying to smash it though blunt force with a large heavy brick stone or similar, the reason is something to do with multiple things striking the glass at the same time causing a vibration to go through the glass.
i mention this as it came to mind when you spoke of the glass breaker on that tactical pen
A punch glass breaker is a good idea because in most cases you will probably not be in a good enough condition to hit the glass if in accident. I seen a few that work well and can fit on a key ring.
This also came through my mind, in my expirience the only functional thng I have ever seen break that type of glass with a pinprick surface area is something spring-loaded.
@@0mfgeeze yes you are correct, something like an automatic centre punch shatters and smashes toughened glass very well, its something to do with the highly concentrated point of force and sudden sharp shockwave sent through the glass that causes it to shatter.
I like a money belt. A few extra Benjamin’s come in handy, without having to think about getting robbed.
more recommendations for EDC:
🔸a pair of sunglasses. nothing worse than getting eye ache on a bright sunny day.
🔸something to eat. something durable, like a proteine bar, or candy.
🔸chewing gum
🔸a tiny med kit. some plasters, desinfectant, bandages with antiseptic wipes. as a father, you'll be a star on any playground.
🔸something to write on or taking notes. some sheet of paper, a tiny note block/post it. don't forget the already mentioned pen.
🔸something to cleanse your hands with. refreshment towels, a tiny bottle antiseptic liquid gel, like that.
I find these items among those mentioned in the video highly useful. admitting, I never thought about a lighter (duh!) since I'm no smoker.
+1 thumbs up. Great content. thanks for sharing.
I carry a wallet, phone, keys, SAK Pioneer, Streamlight Microstream USB and 15' of 2mm accessory cord.
Don’t get reliable on the solar panel of that battery, on a good day of direct sunlight you still won’t refill the built in battery…. Depending on the model of solar panel/battery…. It can DAYS of pristine sun exposure to refill the onboard battery… essentially the solar panel is a gimmick and you are better served by purchasing a bigger battery w/o a solar panel than buying one with a solar panel…
Paracord bracelets are cool, but an historical alternative is a long cotton cord braided in a short loop (no clasp necessary). Sailors (well versed with rope) used them among other things to wipe sweat from their brows, which paracord might not be as good for...
some info for your battery charger, the solar panels are meant for emergency use only not to be used regularly. the panels will eventually break if used too often. read a fair amount of reviews on amazon from angry buyers.
Thsnkyou
I did a trial on one such model of power bank that came with a solar panel. I drained it and left it outside in direct sunlight for the entire day. Checked it that evening. It didn't even have enough juice to top my phone off with. it would take days to fully charge one of these (IMO) from solar. What I found to be more useful is models that have a LED display that shows the level of charge left. One press of a button and I already know if I need to top it off or not.
One thing I'd also suggest is not to go cheap on your battery bank. You can pick these things up at the dollar type stores for a few bucks. Those models might charge your phone fully once. Maybe. They also have no indicators of how much charge is left. You might pay $30 or more USD for a model with some basic features and higher battery capacity, but I'd argue it is money well spent. On average I get about three years out of my battery banks but the last two I've bought are both older than that and are still going strong with no sign of degradation with battery storage life.
Top 3 things I need to carry around every day. Keys, wallet, and cell phone. Totally can't function without them.
I like my K-Bar for every day carry. It might be big , but It won't fail too get the job done. Mine is a real American made one . Not an imported POS. A small pistol is also a good thing to carry and spare ammo. You never know what will confront you.
53 years old and all I’ve ever carried is a pocket knife and my keys. Enjoyed the video.
What kind of pocket knife do you carry these days?
@@headcold7250 Kershaw automatic (switchblade)
Is that really true ? You never put a phone in your pocket, or a wallet? No money ever ?
@@robduncan599 I never had a phone until recently and I guess I did throw money in when I needed it.
Been carrying a mini mag light for 30 plus years beginning in the military, I wrap sports tape around it for grip and 'bandages ", multitool, knife sharpener and a good, spyderco clip blade. Don't trust linerlock knives! They can fold' on your fingers during an altercation. A bandana always, 100 and one uses
,lighter cause I smoke and a striker for backup. Peace you all,
Great rundown thank you! I'm a fan of Gerber products. I keep a multi-tool on/with me at all times. What did you do in the service? Did you ever deploy away from our mainland?
New to your channel. I usually turn to Les Stroud and Dave Canterbury but the thing they are weak on is Urban survival. you are the best non crazy channel I have found. thanks so much. I have already purchased a few of your suggestions.
I love Gerber I've always used Gerber when my dad went to the war he used to Gerber they have a lifetime warranty some places may say that but they mean it when something happens to your Gerber knife or multitool they'll fix it for free or replace it not to mention they're made in my home state of Oregon
When I was in the service, we all oogled over the stuff civilians would use as it was always better quality.
As a civilian, I always here people talk about stuff used by the military.
Yeah, this always confuses me.
If i see them advertising the product as "MilSpec", i'm getting something else.
@@angrydragonslayer its really subjective and you have to know what you are looking at. Basic things like knives and tools are usually a pass, other things are sometimes a huge no. Like the recent item ive bought, entrenching tool, for my truck, i hoped on ebay and bought a used surplus one. Reason being, they are probly way better then the china garbage they have for sale and ive personally used them and i know they work and will take years of neglect and abuse and still keep working. So its good to do some research into what you are buying and make a decision based off of that then going by what someone else says.
Hell, yeah!!! Word!
I was in the german army in the 90's. Gun? Excellent! Boots? Holy sh*t! Fur sure! Sleeping bag? Kinda... The rest: cheap. Some of the stuff at least reliable. But, knives? Cooking equipment? Tools? Crappy the whole way down to the scrap yard!!! :o)
I was a big fan of military surplus stuff until I actually entered the military. ...and left it. :D
Good call on the belt type. I bought one 16 years ago and have worn it 8 hours a day 5 days a week on average since. it's basically the same as the day I got it.
I just happened to be carrying most of those exact items daily.
Same here, besides the flashlight and battery charger, but I do have it at home on the ready in case I need to take it with for the day ahead, especially when I'm on standby because you never know when you're gonna be home, but I definitely need to "upgrade" some of these items though
Just some my own thoughts regarding his list.
1. Belt. I never considered this a EDC. It is instead an everyday item to keep the pants up. But with that said, I think he missed an opportunity here. Braided belts. Why braided? One, in a pinch you can pull off the belt and use it as a tourniquet. The braid gives you that level of mini closure between loops. Two, you can unbraid it for cordage, but if you use it for holding up the pants, you probably don't want to do this unless absolutely necessary.
2. Paracord. I wouldn't use it in your belt or shoelaces. You need them to hold up your pants or keep your shoes/boots on. The paracord lanyard and wrist band is a good idea, but once you unravel them, there goes your wristband or lanyard. It is a one use convenience storage item.
3. Flashlights. It doesn't need to be very bright or very big. My pen light is only 120 lumens. It gives off enough light to serve the purpose I need. I'm not after all trying to light up a whole room with my EDC light.
4. Water bottle. Metal bottle with a cap for the win. Plastic breaks down over time and doesn't give you an option to boil the water if needed.
5. Backpack. As an EDC kinda guy I've got two things I consider critical to ECD. Conceal and ease of carry. For EDC I'd never suggest a para-military tactical pack. It sticks out like a sore thumb when you don't want to stick out at all. You want to carry a pack that looks more like you are a college student going to class than packing for an extended three day tour in the bush. So yes, if you are going to carry things like a battery charger, or C-clamps, water bottle, or a bundle of paracord you want to conceal these things in your backpack.
6. Pen. I went with a bulky tactical pen at first. This lasted a week. It is just too thick.. It too came with a glass breaker. But it just looks like a weapon with a spike on the end. My second tactical pen I went to is much slender. It too has a glass breaker on it with is all but useless considering the pen's size. But it looks like just a pen. Also, some ink refills don't fit inside even though they are supposed to. Just my two cents but a solid metal pen is the way to go.
7. Lighter. Two camps as far as I'm concern. Zippo lighters or torch lighters. Zippos can act as a light source in a pinch but require constant refueling. Torch lighters don't work well in higher elevations or extreme cold. They don't give off much light. But the flame temperature is much higher and can both start a fire or burn through something much faster than a typical flame lighter. I use a Thunderbird lighter and I can pull it right out of the sleeve and see how much fuel I have left.
8. The things everybody doesn't think about with EDC. Hat, gloves, and sunglasses. This goes back to why a backpack should be part of your EDC. And the hat and gloves can change depending on location and time of year.
9. Boots. This pretty much only works for the guys as women aren't known for wearing boots in most work places. But a good pair of steel toed boots does wonders. :)
10. Toothpick. Why is this on the list? I have a titanium toothpick that is on my keychain. It has a cylinder it fits in (also titanium) that connects right on my keychain. At first glance you don't even know what it is. It is just a long cylinder on a key chain about the same length as the keys. But unscrew the toothpick from the cylinder and reattach it and you now have about a six inch spear at your disposal. Yes, you can pick your teeth with it but you could also put it between your fingers and jab someone with it. The metal is soft so you probably get one tactical use out of it. But that one use is probably all you really need.
I used to carry a magnet on my Keychain (on a lanyard).
I needed it for work at first, but I kept it arround because the magnet is definitely something I used alot
12:20: If you're talking about hiking, I like a GI one qt canteen with a metal canteen cup, and maybe an additional one or two quart canteen.
How about a uv lamp for decontaminating water. A piece of paper and a compass?
I carry a mini Bic lighter with a zip tie around underneath the button to keep gas from escaping.. after owning about200 different knives over the years. I keep coming back to the Spyderco delica.. it's light it's strong it opens and closes easy.. and great quality for the price.. it just seems to work for me the best.. I sometimes carry a neck knife also which is a condor kickback...or CRKT minimalist with the Bowie blade.. or a tops mini harpoon... My pen is a All steel zebra pen. My EDC flashlight is a rechargeable streamlight mini stream.. in a small belt holster I believe the holster was originally for a mini mag light.. on my keychain I have a victorinox mini SD keychain knife.. mostly used the scissors the tweezers.. and the nail file specifically the screwdriver tip on the nail file which works also on Philips in a pinch.. I've been carrying a little victorinox key chain ..since 1979. My watch is a $20.. Casio shock and water resistant to 100 m.. it's like a G-Shock without the G-Shock price.. it has a small compass on the wristband... I have a paracord bracelet on each wrist..
Very good list. Happy to see I could check off all 10. I would (and do) include chapstick and a handkerchief or bandana. .
I have multiple flashlights, lanterns, lamps (all battery). I have a pen style one with clip. I have those lanterns you pull the top up to open them and expose the lights. I have one that's flat rectangular shape with a stand arm you pull out on an angle to adjust different angles for the light to stand. I have small simple cylinder shape flashlights. I have a 3000 Luman flash light and a smaller 260 Lumens flashlight (has belt clip on it). I have one that looks similar to wall light switch I have hanging on wall by my bed to use at night without getting up. What can I say... I like having many battery lights in different styles!
You might find it handy to purchase a bulk pack of nylon wrist lanyards - attach them to thumb drives, extra keys, multi-tools, small bags/pouches.
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Besides carrying my EDC pistol and spare mag usually a pocket 380... I really don't have the capacity to carry a heavy multi-tool.. so I carry a Leatherman squirt or my Gerber dime mini multi-tools.. also since 1979 I've always carried the tiny victorinox SD keychain knife on my keys..
01. Multi-tool: Check (SOG PowerAccess Assist MT & Leatherman Charge+ G10 Earth)
02. Paracord: Nope...
03. Pen: Nope...
04. Belt: Check (Kore Essentials Garrison Leather)
05. Lighter: Nope...
06.1. Folding Knife: Check (Chris Reeve Large Sebenza 31 Black Micarta)
06.2. Full Tang Knife: Check (Chris Reeve Green Beret 7" FDE)
07. Water Bottle: Nope...
08. Flashlight: Check (Surefire E2D Defender Ultra)
09. Powerbank: Nope...
10. Carabiner: Check (Trayvax Link keychain)
5/10, halfway there.
I definitely feel the good belt I have my own set of punches for the size but when I retire and old belt the leather is useful to keep around
The more you carry an item, the more you find ways to use it to make your life easier. You think it is a waste to carry, until you begin carrying it regularly.
This is 100% true for at least knives, flashlights, and multi-tools.
I have always some stones in my pocket (and it's not even a joke). So please enlighten me, Yoda. :D
@@simplymad82 Clean your pants more often if you have stones collecting in them. (And I'm talking about items you carry on purpose, not detritus that collects in your pockets)
Good advice although I wouldn't use paracord as shoe/bootlaces for the simple reason...they keep your footwear secured to feet.😉
Paracord for shoe laces? If you need it, what do you use for shoe laces?
Really, I agree paracord doesn't fit through any eyelets on any shoes or boots I own and if you have to walk or move around much at all, the last thing I would want is to be stumbling around in loose shoes with no laces because I used them for cordage. Why doesn't anyone suggest the obvious.....spare shoe laces? For a couple of bucks you can get a pair of 54 inch laces in your choice of colors. That will get you over 8ft of cordage which will hold a knot and can be easily untied, plus it will fit through most lacing eyelets and comes in convenient packaging. Seems like just the thing!
Benefit of a tactical pen is it gives you something of a defensive weapon that security will not screw with you over. I always have one on me, especially if you need to get past a security point and have to leave your small knife and carry weapon off yourself.
That is why I don't suggest a tactical pen as thick as he was using. You drop it in the ben as you walk through the metal detector and you aren't leaving with it if security takes their job seriously. The more slender models look more like pens and security isn't going to give those a second thought.
Good info. Some things on the list I hadn't considered.
Comment on the lighter. For EDC, I think a standard bic is the most economic choice. Primarily because a zippo, while really nice and iconic, is more unwieldy, higher maintenance, requires refueling even if simply left to sit, and in general is just not as useful.
I'm an elderly woman..I live off grid..I have all of these items either in my purse or car..you can never be too prepared
Another core belt fan here like the ratchet belts.Also recommend benchmade knives. Try that one on for size.
For a leather belt, add some coarse and fine stropping compound to the inside face. Makes touching up your knife a breeze ;) Also if you are going to buy a carabiner. Buy one thats climbing rated. Especiallly if you use a riggers belt. One massive point...Don't put things on the outside of a pack. you will almost certainly lose them.
Totally on the belt strop, can be done to rough suede boots as well.
And per attaching thats where molle pouches come in handy but can still disappear in thick brush.
I say, just never leave home without a lighter and a swiss army knife
Real men carry fire & steel.
@@nunyabitnezz2709 real men uses their bare fists to make fire
@@pastorn410 real men use time travel to get super speed from the future and punch the wood to make fire
I agree, a lock blade SAN with a saw is a great survival tool. Alan R.
Why? What good is a lighter unless you go into the wilderness or is a smoker?
I always carry an extra "R" around....in case of emergencies.
On my bike I carried very well prepped for anything on it and not only I was benefited but at a distance a dude's wheel popped on him & I was able to get him outta that dilemma cuz it popped it wasn't a mere puncture flat. (yes spare inner tubes)
Still carry my AIr Force black anodized leatherrman and Buck knife. I retired in 1991 and had them most of my Air Force 20 years. All those other things he mentions, not really needed on a daily basis.
Good video. # 1 was the Kore EDC belt. I’ll never get a different belt. My first one had some kind of flaw and came apart in a couple place. Kore replaced it no questions asked. Don’t go with a cheap version like trackline or anything else.
# 2. Knives. I carry foldable razor as well as a flip assist knife with seat belt cutter and glass breaker.
# 3. You forgot to mention is a good solid pistol with a good holster.
I don’t go anywhere without these top three.
@@jobu1285 like ya said. Poor guy. ☠️🇺🇸
All good items and I carry most of them but in a back pack. A ggod sized hanky or bandana is good too. I use a bandana as a mask. It can be used as a bandage,tourniquet or water filter in an emergency.
What are your thoughts on sport Berkey? I’ve been carrying one for years. Water is so good I don’t drink sugar or caffeine for 4 years. I love mine I think you should try one.