I bought a fanny pack that perfectly converts to shoulder use, at the 5.11 store, gray blue color, just fits a 4” 1911 with extra pockets. Perfect gray man look 👁
I also did the same, they work great as shoulder bags. When riding my bike i find fanny packs are not comfy. But shoulder sling that thing and you have a great extra space and less stuff in the pockets.
I'm so glad you talk about how your EDC is always evolving. Yours is a high standard so its comforting to know that yours gets tweaked too. I'm constantly tweaking my EDC and loving the changes and how much more functional it becomes each time.
The organisation and order of your preparedness is the strength behind of all your systems. Simple approach, so you know where to go to get what you need, with multi-use and inbuilt redundancies. Superb, thank you! Oh and I gotta get me some Manhattan pouches 🤗!
"Meh... I've seen THOUSANDS of EDC videos. Oh it's Urban Prepper. I'll watch it just for the support... (3 minutes in) ... OMG! That's a great idea! Oh a Clean Key?!?! Brilliant OH! a faraday bag for your phone?!?! Fantastic!!!"
Yep, this seems a reoccurring theme for his videos 🤔- Just when you think you have thought of it all, watched 100 videos. Cliff comes along, and no one can beat his attention to details.
Hey Cliff! I love the realism of your EDC, everything has its place and you're not bogged down with tons of tacticool nonsense! Greetings from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦
Love that Fisher Space Pen. Like those pouches. A recommendation would be to wrap a foot or two of 1" Gorilla brand duct tape around your BIC lighter. It can be used for a variety of repairs, bandaid, bandage cover in a pinch, and as tinder. You can place a small tag of mason line or other small string such as bankline on bottom to make a loop before taping which would give you a versatile means of securing. Another thought would be to tape a sail needle and/or a smaller needle to it or on one of your credit cards. Needles would be useful for other things as well, but mainly for splinter removal. Lastly, in your optional gear you might want to carry a bandana (bandage and whole host of things, a silcock key (to access water), a water bottle/container of some kind, and, even before the corona, a filter mask of some kind to block dust. If you do a lot of walking, moleskin and some medicines, a few pills of Advil, and Benadryl in your first-aid kit. I am definitely going to have to get one of those phone cases. A phone charger of some kind that lets you charge your phone would also be good. I usually have a cap and a small stick of sunscreen wherever I go. Thanks. I would swap out your awesome Benchmade and your Squirt for ONE Leatherman Rebar or Skeletool, but do like my Kershaw Blur. And, I am getting older and like a credit-card sized magnification device in my wallet so I can see small things.
I just re-did a small EDC bag for in my car. I am working towards better organization, and minimalism, as I tend to always over pack things. Thanks for your videos.
My current EDC: front left pocket -- Victorinox Trekker and Zebra PM-701 stainless steel permanent marker. Front right pocket -- keychain with Milspin door opener (hangs outside pocket), 4 keys, Acme slimline Tornado whistle, Nite Ize Doohickey multitool; slim billfold for cash and a few papers; RFID-proof card holder. Front left cargo pocket; Google LG Fenix. Shirt pocket or hanging on front of shirt -- reading glasses and/or sunglasses. Everything else goes into the backpack.
A tool might be 'TSA Compliant', but if you're flying international the tool might not pass inspection in another country. I don't care to donate any of my Leathermen tools. You go through TSA going over, but coming back it's that countries people doing the inspection.
I would not carry any type of tool onto a plane. Not even a TSA Friendly tool. Tools and my Victorinox Cadet go into my luggage. I always hope they are still in my luggage when I reach my destination. I have a leatherman brewser and my keys in a orbit key. I would probably take that on the plane.
Yes TSA compliant only works in the USA, i lost my first Leatherman Style PS on Arlanda, Stockolm 2018 when i was flying too Tallin. Because the file looked like a knife and could be threatening.I said that it was TSA complaiant, the answer i got was that i was in Sweden and not in USA. But the funniest thing was that i have forgot that in my wallet rested a Victorinox Swisscard with a real knife ant that passed throu xray and security without problem.
Its funny.iv been wheeling sling and fanny packs for years...and of late they seem to be making a comeback with men...even some "country boys" I know have camo ones xp.
I bought one of those RFID-blocking card-holder minimalist wallets, and I wasn't sure how much I'd like it. A year later, I can't live without it! It slips perfectly in a pouch on my EDC shoulder bag. You're probably tired of people saying "why aren't you EDC-ing guns?" I mean, there are plenty of prepper channels talking about guns, you're talking about plenty of things people who don't have easy access to firearms are able to buy easily. I'd say 80% of my prepper items are bought on your recommendations! I got the Vertx Gamut 2.0 on your recommendation, and currently it's transporting my Mavic Mini drone. Awesome bag! It might become my EDC bag, but we'll see. The drone is cool too!
I carry a key chain, the top has the belt hook, the car/bus keys, a Coghlans whistle with compass and magnifying glass, a true utility firelight and a kiss of life. The bottom part inside my pocket has my main keys, Victorinox Fieldmaster and tic tool. In my wallet i have one of those cheap cardtool (free gift from my outdoor store), a glasses tool, a card with duct tape and wipes (alcohol and cleaning). In my shirt pocket a tactical pen and bandaids. In my jacket a lot more stuff.
THE EDC FANNY PACK. YES!! 👊 I started using one because of you (I wear mine like a crossbody sling haha!) and it's been so useful to have quick access to all my stuff without having to reach into a backpack. Definitely gonna look into getting some kind of clean key as well. Thank you for the update!! 👌
I love your lists. I am a grandma and also carry a little food in my edc/purse. I have dried fruit, small sticks of jerky, and 3 halloween-size mini packs of peanut m&m's, which are useful in canada as they have survived in my car supplies for months in temperatures from 30C to -30C. Other items i carry not mentioned in your list include sunglasses that go over my prescription glasses, a tiny container of anti-bac, some advil, a small roll of Tums, a small pack of tissue, 2 tea-light candles. In winter i add a hand warmer, in summer I put in small containers of sunscreen and bug repellent. This actually fits in an over the shoulder purse no larger than a waist pack.
Thank hayzus that I can carry a handgun wherever I need to go in washington, I carry the same handheld light in addition to my piston with WML and my ankle IFAK, leather man surge plus and less than lethal option from either the taser C2 to the POM or SABRE red OC.
Thank you, Sir! Great video, as usual. I must say, I do appreciate the level of organization to your kits and your videos. Many times I have printed your pdfs to compare to my own kits and have often tweaked my kits to include something or other that you mentioned. This time it's the dressings in the billfold. I too, carry the older style of wallet in my back pocket and the photo/card carrier separately in my front pocket with just my debit card id/ccw and any folding money. Works well for me and leaves plenty of room for gear in the wallet.
Cliff, I love it! Thank you very much for sharing! I carry way more, but I still love all your videos and look forward to them all. Thank you for keeping me happy and entertained. Hope you are all well? Love to the family from the UK.
Thank you for sharing this. It is very helpful to me. In the past, the flashlight I carry because of you has come in handy. Also, it is really convenient to have the items readily available and saves a lot of time. The knife also comes in handy more often than I originally thought.
You made amazing edc kits i got lots of of idea for my first kit like the whistle, some apps, bandaids,a knife . a big thumps up from india see you urban preper in the next video
Here’s a little tip. Take a rubber band and wrap it around the base of the red button on the lighter. It will keep the butane from leaking. It would suck being in situation where you need to make a fire and your lighter is empty. I won’t do the fanny pack lol. I have put together a small sling bag to carry if I’m going to be somewhere for an extended period of time and has some useful gear in it. But usually I wear cargo pants to carry my basic edc stuff in. I am interested in that ferriday bag though! I didn’t know about them!
Because locking knives are "discouraged" from carry where I live, (Australia) without a "good" reason, the 2 main "tools" I carry are a SAK Spartan for my "main" knife and a Gerber Dime for my EDC multitool.
Small critique from a street medic, should probably not fold the tegaderm. they tend to create a crease that cannot be undone which would be important if you need to use it as a chest seal.
I stumbled across this video and am glad that I did. I really enjoyed this video and like your Three tiered approach towards EDC items. I learned several useful tips, which I’ve never seen discussed in other EDC videos I’ve seen. For example, the brass tool which you used to open the bathroom door is brilliant, and I like how you described some tools as being TSA friendly. That’s very useful info. Anyway, very nice job on putting together this informative and interesting video on your approach towards EDC. Nice job!...Ed
Nice one Cliff! I love that small bag for those EDC of yours. They're all useful with that the idea of Tier to help preppers the essential EDC. Thank you for sharing Cliff!
Personally I find keychains annoying and takes too much space in my pockets so i've got something like "KeySmart" (but from Aliexpress) to fold most of my keys (unfortunately my car keys can't fit in) also they are always clipped to my belt, that way they just fall in place straight in my pocket, easier to reach them, more space to grab and put back my phone, less clutter in the bottom of my pocket.
As always, well thought out, extremely organized, down to earth EDC. I also like how battle proven your items are, it makes me feel a little better about my own, thanks for sharing and take care!!
I love your videos, there's so much great info. There are two items I've never seen you include, which I wonder about. One, when you showed the paper map of Seattle in your messenger bag, I realized I've never seen you mention a compass. Phones have them of course, but a paper map is backup if the phone's down, so a backup compass might be good. The second item is some kind of compact binocular or telescope. Very handy to have if you see something that, well, you want to see better. Thanks again for the great videos!
I've been a subscriber to your channel since 2011. I've learned a lot, and while I make some different choices, our basic principles are similar. All that being said, let's go beyond gear and talk more strategically. Here we are in the middle of a pandemic, mass unemployment, climTe-relared problems (fires, hurricanes, etc) and a long-overdue and contentious reckoning with racial injustice. How will we know when the S is really about to HTF? I live in hurricane country, and I know the difference that 3 day's warning can make. When do we do that level of SHTF preps in terms of social unrest? In my state, guys are carrying firearms on the state capitol steps to demand re-opening. In my 67 years I've never seen the like. So I don't think I'm being paranoid. Let's have that dialog: when do we drop normal life and get ready for real trouble, just like we'd do for an impending storm or wildfire?
Here in Seattle, protesters have been assaulted by the police and white nationalists. This use to be a city where promoting civil liberties was a safe thing to do, but so many outsiders have moved here to work at Amazon and suddenly saying BLM will get you tear gassed. It's sad, and it's difficult to prep for what a crazy country this has become.
For tier 1, I would also carry a cheap travel bag on me folded like a socks roll or fold. Most of the men should adapt to this plastic ban regulations. By replacing it with pillow case or cheap travel bag its far more better than carrying a tote bag, but modify them to make a waist strap its far more effective.
Looks good :) ... way more stuff on you then i have, but like you said, each situation differs. Some things surely are the same though (besides the normy stuff like phone, wallet, keys): MiniMedi, Whistle, Knife, Flashlight, Lighter, Xtra Cash. Which to me are basically the bare minimum of items i would need to get myself home over a few days, and/or to signal for help, plus some items from the minimedi to deal with minor injuries.
A really good kit. I'd add lip balm, a bandana or hankerchief that you can tie around your head, breath mints/gum, hand sanitizer, and some form of ear plugs.
Mine is fanny pack worn as a sling- keys- ear buds , wallet - keys(house, vehicle- mailbox) watch- sunglasses(I’m photophobic)- phone and like you said if you can carry them carry. I am looking at unity tactical clutch instead of a fanny pack just so you don’t see a bag and think hey he might have something of value
This was nice to watch! I actually have most of that gear and I thought, well we'll see what Cliff is missing - nothing! And there were a few things I don't carry either on my person on in my laptop bag, so I have some items to buy. New gear to get, thanks!!
I just watched your video about the beans and rice recipe. In Puerto Rico, fanny packs are extremely popular for men (like 80% of men over 35 seem to wear them). Every time I've been down there I've wished I could get away with one here. They look so handy.
Another great EDC video, nice gear, very informative but The Urban Prepper always is. That clean key in copper was a good tip. i will order one and use it pandemoc or not. I have cleaned door handels on my job with spirit to see how dirty they are. And as usual The Urban Preppers EDC tips are usable over the whole world.
my dude! i just found your videos and this video has ben my favorite, we have a similar pocket set up, i was gonna suggest you check out Orbit Key's sanitizer bottle, comes with a cool leather strap that be added to your keychain or whatever. I've had it on a lanyard and have gotten many compliments!
Always enjoy your videos. So thorough. I really like the clean key and I'll be looking to add one. My EDC isn't too disimilar. I always carry pvc tape and some duct tape and some kind of paracord and a hand full of zip ties. I also carry a few painkillers. Great video. Thanks!
Why use a Faraday bag over airplane mode or switching the phone off? Phones use more battery when they can't get a signal, using airplane mode or switching off, not only does not use more battery than usual, but even helps conserve some
Your phone is still tracking you even when in Airplane Mode or off. There's some good (and kind of creepy) videos on TH-cam that show how that still works. I have now been putting in airplane mode in addition to the faraday bag, for periods of time when out and about.
So you had a really good review of the WE Banter knife, such a convincing review I'm about to finally pull the trigger on it (so to speak).... But here you a featuring the Bugout 535. After using the WE Banter for a while, have you decided the Bugout is better?
If you want some stronger scales for the bugout, check out flytanium. I’ve got some on my bugout and I love them. They have carbonfiber, brass, and titanium of course
Cliff, I like what you’re carrying. Not sure if I’m ready for a fanny pack though. Love the Olight. I’ve got the S1 and S2 baton II. I’ve also recently started carrying a clean key type tool. I’m still getting used to it.
I’ve been debating on getting a fanny pack for months now, but still haven’t pulled the trigger. We all have so much crap to lug around now, & for me there’s 2 options. There’s the dreaded man purse, or a fanny pack, & there’s no way I’m getting a purse lol. Backpacks & messenger bags are just overkill for me.
Stop carrying plain mini BICs they have let me down too many times gassing out or flint disintegration. Instead EDC Scripto Clic pizio safety lighters, both issues are eliminated. If you smoke then you cycle out lighters much faster but if you don't please adapt to more reliable gear.
You don't consider your glasses as part of your EDC? You may have talked about it in another video, and I missed it, but where and how do you have redundancy for your glasses? Have you found a good, durable, case that works with the other items in your various kits and systems?
I’m a huge bugout fan. Have you ever checked out the aftermarket applied weapons tech scales? They are expensive but pretty awesome. The juice S2 is my fav. My gf got me one a few years ago. I love it
I bought a fanny pack that perfectly converts to shoulder use, at the 5.11 store, gray blue color, just fits a 4” 1911 with extra pockets. Perfect gray man look 👁
I also did the same, they work great as shoulder bags. When riding my bike i find fanny packs are not comfy. But shoulder sling that thing and you have a great extra space and less stuff in the pockets.
I'm so glad you talk about how your EDC is always evolving. Yours is a high standard so its comforting to know that yours gets tweaked too. I'm constantly tweaking my EDC and loving the changes and how much more functional it becomes each time.
It's a never ending project. I'm never content with it.
The organisation and order of your preparedness is the strength behind of all your systems. Simple approach, so you know where to go to get what you need, with multi-use and inbuilt redundancies.
Superb, thank you! Oh and I gotta get me some Manhattan pouches 🤗!
"Meh... I've seen THOUSANDS of EDC videos. Oh it's Urban Prepper. I'll watch it just for the support... (3 minutes in) ... OMG! That's a great idea! Oh a Clean Key?!?! Brilliant OH! a faraday bag for your phone?!?! Fantastic!!!"
LOL!!!! Awesome. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. :)
Yep, this seems a reoccurring theme for his videos 🤔- Just when you think you have thought of it all, watched 100 videos. Cliff comes along, and no one can beat his attention to details.
Hey Cliff! I love the realism of your EDC, everything has its place and you're not bogged down with tons of tacticool nonsense! Greetings from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦
Love that Fisher Space Pen. Like those pouches. A recommendation would be to wrap a foot or two of 1" Gorilla brand duct tape around your BIC lighter. It can be used for a variety of repairs, bandaid, bandage cover in a pinch, and as tinder. You can place a small tag of mason line or other small string such as bankline on bottom to make a loop before taping which would give you a versatile means of securing. Another thought would be to tape a sail needle and/or a smaller needle to it or on one of your credit cards. Needles would be useful for other things as well, but mainly for splinter removal. Lastly, in your optional gear you might want to carry a bandana (bandage and whole host of things, a silcock key (to access water), a water bottle/container of some kind, and, even before the corona, a filter mask of some kind to block dust. If you do a lot of walking, moleskin and some medicines, a few pills of Advil, and Benadryl in your first-aid kit. I am definitely going to have to get one of those phone cases. A phone charger of some kind that lets you charge your phone would also be good. I usually have a cap and a small stick of sunscreen wherever I go. Thanks. I would swap out your awesome Benchmade and your Squirt for ONE Leatherman Rebar or Skeletool, but do like my Kershaw Blur. And, I am getting older and like a credit-card sized magnification device in my wallet so I can see small things.
Legend has it TUP packs an engraved Walther PPK that he received from MI6 for allowing them to use his Altoids PDF for "future projects".
Haha... True story!
By far one of my favorite channels for Doomsday Prepping..... Keep up the good work 👏🏽
I agree, calm and steady when preparing for worst.
I just re-did a small EDC bag for in my car. I am working towards better organization, and minimalism, as I tend to always over pack things. Thanks for your videos.
In Seattle a handgun as well.
Especially in CHAZ! :)
Not just Seattle
A handgun anywhere... if I cross my stoop i'm carrying.
My current EDC: front left pocket -- Victorinox Trekker and Zebra PM-701 stainless steel permanent marker. Front right pocket -- keychain with Milspin door opener (hangs outside pocket), 4 keys, Acme slimline Tornado whistle, Nite Ize Doohickey multitool; slim billfold for cash and a few papers; RFID-proof card holder. Front left cargo pocket; Google LG Fenix. Shirt pocket or hanging on front of shirt -- reading glasses and/or sunglasses. Everything else goes into the backpack.
A tool might be 'TSA Compliant', but if you're flying international the tool might not pass inspection in another country. I don't care to donate any of my Leathermen tools. You go through TSA going over, but coming back it's that countries people doing the inspection.
Yup TSA compliance is only defined by the IQ and attitude of the TSA goom.
I would not carry any type of tool onto a plane. Not even a TSA Friendly tool. Tools and my Victorinox Cadet go into my luggage. I always hope they are still in my luggage when I reach my destination.
I have a leatherman brewser and my keys in a orbit key. I would probably take that on the plane.
Yes TSA compliant only works in the USA, i lost my first Leatherman Style PS on Arlanda, Stockolm 2018 when i was flying too Tallin. Because the file looked like a knife and could be threatening.I said that it was TSA complaiant, the answer i got was that i was in Sweden and not in USA. But the funniest thing was that i have forgot that in my wallet rested a Victorinox Swisscard with a real knife ant that passed throu xray and security without problem.
I think you can fly pretty much anywhere if you put that in cargo, but naturally you can't take that into cabin.
Im gonna get the clean key. Also I'm with you, fanny packs are great - we should bring them back in style!
Its funny.iv been wheeling sling and fanny packs for years...and of late they seem to be making a comeback with men...even some "country boys" I know have camo ones xp.
They are back in style now!
Never been in style.
First thing to bring them back is to stop calling them “Fanny packs”. They shall now be known as CYB Bags
Very well though setup. You can add slick Power bank in it
I appreciate how well organized and to the point your videos are.
I bought one of those RFID-blocking card-holder minimalist wallets, and I wasn't sure how much I'd like it. A year later, I can't live without it! It slips perfectly in a pouch on my EDC shoulder bag.
You're probably tired of people saying "why aren't you EDC-ing guns?" I mean, there are plenty of prepper channels talking about guns, you're talking about plenty of things people who don't have easy access to firearms are able to buy easily. I'd say 80% of my prepper items are bought on your recommendations!
I got the Vertx Gamut 2.0 on your recommendation, and currently it's transporting my Mavic Mini drone. Awesome bag! It might become my EDC bag, but we'll see. The drone is cool too!
I carry a key chain, the top has the belt hook, the car/bus keys, a Coghlans whistle with compass and magnifying glass, a true utility firelight and a kiss of life. The bottom part inside my pocket has my main keys, Victorinox Fieldmaster and tic tool. In my wallet i have one of those cheap cardtool (free gift from my outdoor store), a glasses tool, a card with duct tape and wipes (alcohol and cleaning). In my shirt pocket a tactical pen and bandaids. In my jacket a lot more stuff.
I have a fisher space pen as well as a gerber dime and aaa fenix flashlight right now in my jeans coin pocket thanks to you.
Glad you clarified the firearm situation.
Awesome video as usual, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for always making PDF s always thinking about the viewers great channel keep up the good work even though I know it's very hard
THE EDC FANNY PACK. YES!! 👊 I started using one because of you (I wear mine like a crossbody sling haha!) and it's been so useful to have quick access to all my stuff without having to reach into a backpack. Definitely gonna look into getting some kind of clean key as well. Thank you for the update!! 👌
I love your lists. I am a grandma and also carry a little food in my edc/purse. I have dried fruit, small sticks of jerky, and 3 halloween-size mini packs of peanut m&m's, which are useful in canada as they have survived in my car supplies for months in temperatures from 30C to -30C. Other items i carry not mentioned in your list include sunglasses that go over my prescription glasses, a tiny container of anti-bac, some advil, a small roll of Tums, a small pack of tissue, 2 tea-light candles. In winter i add a hand warmer, in summer I put in small containers of sunscreen and bug repellent. This actually fits in an over the shoulder purse no larger than a waist pack.
Thank hayzus that I can carry a handgun wherever I need to go in washington, I carry the same handheld light in addition to my piston with WML and my ankle IFAK, leather man surge plus and less than lethal option from either the taser C2 to the POM or SABRE red OC.
Thank you, Sir! Great video, as usual. I must say, I do appreciate the level of organization to your kits and your videos. Many times I have printed your pdfs to compare to my own kits and have often tweaked my kits to include something or other that you mentioned. This time it's the dressings in the billfold. I too, carry the older style of wallet in my back pocket and the photo/card carrier separately in my front pocket with just my debit card id/ccw and any folding money. Works well for me and leaves plenty of room for gear in the wallet.
Cliff, I love it! Thank you very much for sharing! I carry way more, but I still love all your videos and look forward to them all. Thank you for keeping me happy and entertained. Hope you are all well? Love to the family from the UK.
Thank you for sharing this. It is very helpful to me. In the past, the flashlight I carry because of you has come in handy. Also, it is really convenient to have the items readily available and saves a lot of time. The knife also comes in handy more often than I originally thought.
thanks for putting all the work in for the pdf's, awesome work and well appreciated
You made amazing edc kits i got lots of of idea for my first kit like the whistle, some apps, bandaids,a knife . a big thumps up from india see you urban preper in the next video
Very Smart EDC update.
It is wise to include many Tiers instead of shedding Tears !
Enjoy your videos. I was also happy to see that that when nobody could buy anything you shared some of what you had with the less fortunate.
Here’s a little tip. Take a rubber band and wrap it around the base of the red button on the lighter. It will keep the butane from leaking. It would suck being in situation where you need to make a fire and your lighter is empty.
I won’t do the fanny pack lol. I have put together a small sling bag to carry if I’m going to be somewhere for an extended period of time and has some useful gear in it. But usually I wear cargo pants to carry my basic edc stuff in. I am interested in that ferriday bag though! I didn’t know about them!
Nice review as always. Thanks, Cliff! Greetings from a Russian fan!
Great video, and a tad bit of advice, wear watch above wrist bone, it gives you full range of motion on wrist.
it is clear that the headphones are practically new. I have the same. excellent
Because locking knives are "discouraged" from carry where I live, (Australia) without a "good" reason, the 2 main "tools" I carry are a SAK Spartan for my "main" knife and a Gerber Dime for my EDC multitool.
I highly suggest replacing the steri's with Leukostrip. The stickiness beats it hands down
Agree
Small critique from a street medic, should probably not fold the tegaderm. they tend to create a crease that cannot be undone which would be important if you need to use it as a chest seal.
I look forward to seeing your approach and opinion regarding C-19 evolve - especially in light of what we now know as I write this in January 2022..
I stumbled across this video and am glad that I did. I really enjoyed this video and like your Three tiered approach towards EDC items. I learned several useful tips, which I’ve never seen discussed in other EDC videos I’ve seen. For example, the brass tool which you used to open the bathroom door is brilliant, and I like how you described some tools as being TSA friendly. That’s very useful info. Anyway, very nice job on putting together this informative and interesting video on your approach towards EDC. Nice job!...Ed
Nice one Cliff! I love that small bag for those EDC of yours. They're all useful with that the idea of Tier to help preppers the essential EDC. Thank you for sharing Cliff!
Can you put a English subtitles? So people like me can understands what are you talking about. Thank you!
Personally I find keychains annoying and takes too much space in my pockets so i've got something like "KeySmart" (but from Aliexpress) to fold most of my keys (unfortunately my car keys can't fit in) also they are always clipped to my belt, that way they just fall in place straight in my pocket, easier to reach them, more space to grab and put back my phone, less clutter in the bottom of my pocket.
As always, well thought out, extremely organized, down to earth EDC. I also like how battle proven your items are, it makes me feel a little better about my own, thanks for sharing and take care!!
Thank you so much, 2/3! Yeah, some of the items have been around for several years now. Their battle scars give them character.
I love your videos, there's so much great info. There are two items I've never seen you include, which I wonder about. One, when you showed the paper map of Seattle in your messenger bag, I realized I've never seen you mention a compass. Phones have them of course, but a paper map is backup if the phone's down, so a backup compass might be good. The second item is some kind of compact binocular or telescope. Very handy to have if you see something that, well, you want to see better. Thanks again for the great videos!
GREAT VIDEO👏👍! I like the Faraday pouch. I will have to purchase one in the very near future👍! Thank you for posting this video!
A lot of thought goes into your edc, I'm impressed!!! Thank you for all the detail you put into this, gave me some great ideas!!!
Very cool.
I still use the leather coin pouch I saw on your last EDC video and it's been working out quite well.
Thanks for the video brother
Another great video, Cliff! Sidenote on the Olight... the double clip on it can be used to attach to the bill of a ball cap for hands free use.
not gonna lie I don't think I've ever seen someone mention a Farraday bag before, great idea!
I'm glad that you liked it!
I've been a subscriber to your channel since 2011. I've learned a lot, and while I make some different choices, our basic principles are similar. All that being said, let's go beyond gear and talk more strategically. Here we are in the middle of a pandemic, mass unemployment, climTe-relared problems (fires, hurricanes, etc) and a long-overdue and contentious reckoning with racial injustice. How will we know when the S is really about to HTF? I live in hurricane country, and I know the difference that 3 day's warning can make. When do we do that level of SHTF preps in terms of social unrest? In my state, guys are carrying firearms on the state capitol steps to demand re-opening. In my 67 years I've never seen the like. So I don't think I'm being paranoid. Let's have that dialog: when do we drop normal life and get ready for real trouble, just like we'd do for an impending storm or wildfire?
Here in Seattle, protesters have been assaulted by the police and white nationalists. This use to be a city where promoting civil liberties was a safe thing to do, but so many outsiders have moved here to work at Amazon and suddenly saying BLM will get you tear gassed. It's sad, and it's difficult to prep for what a crazy country this has become.
For tier 1, I would also carry a cheap travel bag on me folded like a socks roll or fold. Most of the men should adapt to this plastic ban regulations. By replacing it with pillow case or cheap travel bag its far more better than carrying a tote bag, but modify them to make a waist strap its far more effective.
Excellent!! Always look forward to your EDC vids!! Thank you!
Looks good :) ... way more stuff on you then i have, but like you said, each situation differs. Some things surely are the same though (besides the normy stuff like phone, wallet, keys): MiniMedi, Whistle, Knife, Flashlight, Lighter, Xtra Cash. Which to me are basically the bare minimum of items i would need to get myself home over a few days, and/or to signal for help, plus some items from the minimedi to deal with minor injuries.
Thanks for watching, Dutch!
I prefer a lot slimmer wallet and less key chain stuff. I have the Mini-Bugout.
A really good kit. I'd add lip balm, a bandana or hankerchief that you can tie around your head, breath mints/gum, hand sanitizer, and some form of ear plugs.
Mine is fanny pack worn as a sling- keys- ear buds , wallet - keys(house, vehicle- mailbox) watch- sunglasses(I’m photophobic)- phone and like you said if you can carry them carry. I am looking at unity tactical clutch instead of a fanny pack just so you don’t see a bag and think hey he might have something of value
Yep! I often times wear it as a sling. It's a little cooler that way.
This was nice to watch! I actually have most of that gear and I thought, well we'll see what Cliff is missing - nothing! And there were a few things I don't carry either on my person on in my laptop bag, so I have some items to buy. New gear to get, thanks!!
Fisher insert ink tends to build up on the tip and ends up with a tiny blob of ink on the tip.
Fingers crossed for car edc 🤞🏻🤞🏻
Nice set up 😊
Thanks, Cliff, we always learn from your videos!
I just watched your video about the beans and rice recipe. In Puerto Rico, fanny packs are extremely popular for men (like 80% of men over 35 seem to wear them). Every time I've been down there I've wished I could get away with one here. They look so handy.
Great new ideas for me, incl. the faraday bag, brass door opener and lanyard/yo-yo.
Love this man! Great content and valuable information. Not to mention fun
PDF List is a nice touch.
Another great EDC video, nice gear, very informative but The Urban Prepper always is. That clean key in copper was a good tip. i will order one and use it pandemoc or not. I have cleaned door handels on my job with spirit to see how dirty they are. And as usual The Urban Preppers EDC tips are usable over the whole world.
Damn, I haven't watched one of your videos since sixth grade... And you're steel wearing that watch.
My wife bought it for me. It's going to be tough to replace it now! :) Thank you for your LONG time support of my channel, Alexandru!
my dude! i just found your videos and this video has ben my favorite, we have a similar pocket set up, i was gonna suggest you check out Orbit Key's sanitizer bottle, comes with a cool leather strap that be added to your keychain or whatever. I've had it on a lanyard and have gotten many compliments!
Great Video! Any updated B.O.B. content coming soon? Thanks.
Always enjoy your videos. So thorough. I really like the clean key and I'll be looking to add one.
My EDC isn't too disimilar. I always carry pvc tape and some duct tape and some kind of paracord and a hand full of zip ties. I also carry a few painkillers.
Great video. Thanks!
Great video, thank you. I hadn't heard this on any of my other channels. Great info.
Keep it up... Great job.... Hope u and ur family and everyone reading this are safe in this pandemic
Living in Seattle, you might consider a fold up bicycle, and a Tommy Gun . This year has presented very real challenges for us all!
Definitely! That would be a fun follow up video.
Yeah, that's what we need, MORE guns. I work at a hospital here, we get gunshot wounds almost every single night.
I have the leatherman juice XE6 and love it, it is sadly also discontinued.
The new bar :
Drop the cell.
If you have to ask, you will prob never know...
I wonder if a $5 Walmart multi-tool would pass with the blade(s) removed.
Seattle......yes you do need to CCW 🤦♂️
The world needs a carry license
Why use a Faraday bag over airplane mode or switching the phone off?
Phones use more battery when they can't get a signal, using airplane mode or switching off, not only does not use more battery than usual, but even helps conserve some
Your phone is still tracking you even when in Airplane Mode or off. There's some good (and kind of creepy) videos on TH-cam that show how that still works. I have now been putting in airplane mode in addition to the faraday bag, for periods of time when out and about.
You're gonna make sure you have a bottle opener , Huh !!! Doomsday , beer : Beer , doomsday.. Man, tough call..👍👍🇺🇸
So you had a really good review of the WE Banter knife, such a convincing review I'm about to finally pull the trigger on it (so to speak).... But here you a featuring the Bugout 535. After using the WE Banter for a while, have you decided the Bugout is better?
ive become a huge fan of the fannypack....it seems so dumb but its really useful. i usually throw it over my shoulder and wear it cross body
If you want some stronger scales for the bugout, check out flytanium. I’ve got some on my bugout and I love them. They have carbonfiber, brass, and titanium of course
I've never understood the hate for fanny packs. They're practical.
Cliff, I like what you’re carrying. Not sure if I’m ready for a fanny pack though. Love the Olight. I’ve got the S1 and S2 baton II. I’ve also recently started carrying a clean key type tool. I’m still getting used to it.
Wear it as a sling, that’s what I do. I’m not a fan of wearing it around my waist
Great video and set up
Into the phone case i put also a medical scalpel interchangeable blade
Cliff,
Great item on the Clean Key. I was unware such an item existed. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!
You are very welcome!
Pretty cool. I might pick up one of those wallet pens. Good idea
I’ve been debating on getting a fanny pack for months now, but still haven’t pulled the trigger. We all have so much crap to lug around now, & for me there’s 2 options. There’s the dreaded man purse, or a fanny pack, & there’s no way I’m getting a purse lol. Backpacks & messenger bags are just overkill for me.
This guy carries more bottle openers on a trip to the corner shop than I have in my house.
Our love for microbrews must be different. :)
TheUrbanPrepper Loved the copper clean Key by the way. Just bought one myself after watching this vid.
Thanks for another awesome video! And pdf...
Stop carrying plain mini BICs they have let me down too many times gassing out or flint disintegration.
Instead EDC Scripto Clic pizio safety lighters, both issues are eliminated. If you smoke then you cycle out lighters much faster but if you don't please adapt to more reliable gear.
I'll look into it. Thanks for the recommendation, Jason!
You don't consider your glasses as part of your EDC?
You may have talked about it in another video, and I missed it, but where and how do you have redundancy for your glasses?
Have you found a good, durable, case that works with the other items in your various kits and systems?
Those Vanquest Fanny packs look great.I have to get me one.
Glad I found you. Hi.
Great setup brother 💯
Thanks for another quality episode.
You’ve presented some excellent items here.
I will probably be copying some of them from you.
Stay Safe
Nice video! I'm subscribed now!! Please keep posting.
Cliff is this EDC 10.1? Glad I got in everyone one lol.. Thanks Sir
I’m a huge bugout fan. Have you ever checked out the aftermarket applied weapons tech scales? They are expensive but pretty awesome. The juice S2 is my fav. My gf got me one a few years ago. I love it
I'll need to check that out! Thanks for the tip!
curious why you swapped out the old school whistle for your new titanium one?