Love to hear a guy from Alaska talking about going "up north" as if Alaska isn't already considerably more up north than most of us will ever experience. Great vid, dude. I'm also a big fan of small trad folders, appreciate that. Incidentally, I live in the middle of a city in Ontario and drive an suv, but still keep an axe and a tow strap beside the spare tire with a headlamp in the glove box.
Hate watching EDC videos when it’s all brand new gear, or all sponsored gear with affiliate links. I appreciate your channel because it seems honest and true, all your stuff is lived in and has real practicality
I may never get to meet you but I just want to thank you. I’ve watched your videos for years and a week ago you old video “show me your steak challenge” popped up and I watched it. I’ve struggled with anxiety for years and like the guy in your story I have been sailing on a ship I myself was sabotaging. My anxiety lost me a lot and I kept avoiding things I once loved just to almost make deals with the anxiety until it had everything and I could hardly leave my house. I lost friends, my gf, and so many opportunities because I was scared to call for help and I thought I could douse the blaze and save the ship myself. Well after that video I decided I didn’t wanna watch my ship burn anymore and I reached out for help and got on medicine and have therapy lined up. For anyone out there who’s ship is aflame reach out for help I know its hard but your not alone. Thank you dave you will always have a special place in my heart
Good info Dave. Ive carried a pocket knife for decades, and never leave the house without water, long before bottled water was a thing. ... I tell ya, you could be a story teller, or narrator. You and Brooke are two of my favorite people on TH-cam.
Finally a realistic video about everyday carry items. No 8x8 tarps from a specific website or water bottle that doubles as a convection oven. The tool set is something my father taught me to always keep with you and almost nobody ever mentions it. Great video 👏🏻
All very useful! I absolutely love your videos. These brought me through my breast cancer battle this past year, and I’m spending this year preparing to build my own cabin. I hope you see this. I just want to say thank you for bringing me through some of the darkest days of my entire life so far. I’m going to have to fight for quite a bit longer, but I made it through my double mastectomy this past August. Watching these videos gave me a new focus, and they helped me survive. Thank you for everything!
This is the first time I smiled entirely through an E.D.C. video. Probably because I do not normally watch them, although Dave has that below-the-surface sarcasm covered with knowledge, that kept me enthralled. Love you, Dave. Mr. Whipple can survive. Shalom.
Couldn't agree more on the water. Once you're used to carrying water, its almost like panic mode whenyou don't. I also have a water supply to simply go to the store. Like so many things in life, its the simplest and most evident that are important to keep in the forefront! Can't wait for more Whipple videos!!!
Thanks for making the video. I really enjoyed it. One item I always have in my car is ratchet straps in case I want to bring something big home with me 😂. Take care!
I found an old small pocket knife after watching this, cleaned it up and started carrying it in a pocket all the time. I have been truly amazed how often I actually use this! Thanks Dave!
Well, thanks for explaining all that but I agree it's absurd. I am 55 yrs old. I grew up in the country. I was always told by parents, "If you want something, work for it or make it yourself!" Today, no one does any of that, unless to complain. I enjoy your channel as is. It's a gold mine of information and your experiences. Thank You Sir and your Family. I am sure your Dad is proud of you. I know my dad is proud of me. He's gone, but, I HERE HIM LAUGHING FROM TIME TO TIME, when the ravens come in to gossip in the field. God Bless You
Thanks you! Other youtuber who do bushcraft carry as follow: - Bushcraft knife $100 - ferro rod (Never the cheap one - always the expensive one) - home made lighting fire tools (why? you can use a lighter) - bushcraft tarp $100 (just get a tarp, it's cheaper and does the same job) - *fill the blank* skin bag or pouch (very expensive - I get it it doesn't get wet, but c'mon, who has the money to buy those things) all this is to say: leaving off grid and bushcrafting is meant to be cheap and a return to origins. The way many youtuber do it is just expensive and doesn't make sense to be. I just wanted to thank you for keeping it simple
I am, to put it generously, NOT a handy guy, but I am trying to get there. I stumbled onto one of your cabin build videos and I was fascinated right away. I've since seen a lot of your videos and have enjoyed and learned from every single one. Thank you for posting your content, it's top notch.
Dang Dave, you are one hell of a guy. In this crazy world of today you seem to be the consummate man. Your Dad must have done a lot right! Thanks for all of your videos. I always learn a lot from you and truly enjoy watching the videos you produce. God Bless and happy 2023 from Southwest Michigan
You and I are a lot alike in a lot respects. I almost lost my life in a kayaking incident in Colorado several years back. The weather turned nasty in a matter of minutes and I found myself in a cold, snow-melt mountain lake, soaked to the skin with no way to make fire once I reached shore. Never again! I carry a larger knife though. I am definitely radical!
@@murphyzlaw13 #1. He said he made this video because he’s been asked thousands of times what he carries! #2. Lighters do work after being wet, only have to blow the water out! #3. If you must unsubscribe because you don’t like the things he carries with him, then adios! Don’t hurt your tender fingertip pushing that unsubscribe button!! YOU’RE REDICULOUS🤦🏽♀️😵💫
@@sherrythompson8557 oh don't worry I won't sherry. ...if you have ever been in the woods at all...which I doubt....than you would know...this is total BS.
@@murphyzlaw13 that’s where you are wrong, I am very much an outdoor person, he informed that he does not carry a full on bug out supply, if you watch his channel you would know he takes what he needs depending on where he’s going and what he will be doing. Geez get a life, Mr. Know it all, hiding behind your keyboard 😂
Best, most honest, EDC video on TH-cam! With almost 1 million subs, Dave would have had but to ask and he could have been inundated with the latest "Gucci" flashlights, knives, etc., ALL FOR FREE just to make THIS video with their product. It's why I love his, and his wife's channel. They are honest people and not dishonest sell-outs like 99% of the people on YT. You know the ones, the channels that pop-up in your feed the week Olight is running a promo and they claim to use nothing but the Olight de jur and telling you that you should buy it even though you've never seen the product on their channel EVER before. Great video Dave!!! My only regret watching is that I can only give it one thumbs up!
Great points! I adore Brooke and Dave’s content. Got me through dark times and reminds me there are good people out there. And to turn down and tune out the fake and over-dramatized, complicated nonsense!
I love the nighttime picture of the wall tents. I used to go to rendezvous so I have fond memories sitting around the campfire and passing the little brown jug of Apple Pie trading stories and laughter. ❤
Hey Dave! Great vid. My husband was also a concrete finisher for 30 years. He’s recently retired, but he still keeps busier than he wants doing side jobs. His knees are pretty worn out. He carries a knee pad too. Thanks again! Take care and say “Hi” to Brooke ✌🏼
Thanks Dave, your videos have a relaxing effect on me that remind me of home. Your info is so relatable and makes me appreciate how i was raised, my dad did a good job instilling practicality in me. Im in CA now but was raised in MI. Hearing the eastern chickadees in your out door vids makes me smile. Just thanks. You remind me of parts of myself that i took for granted.
As I wait for my last (hopefully) surgery in February, I plan on doing SO much of what I've seen on your videos, when I'm recovered in the Spring, especially a cabin build for my wife & I to get away to. This was a good and very important video. The axe is going in my truck tomorrow!
I was in the path of hurricane Ian and my BOB was a lifesaver. When you are without power for days, I was able to cook up quick and easy meals in a snap. I also carry a couple gallons of water in the car as the Florida heat can get you dehydrated quickly. Thanks for the info Dave great video as usual.
Small knife, mini bic, small flashlight, cell phone. I have these things on me at all times. Vehicles all have tools, water, food geared for the season. That's about as EDC as I get and I gear up from there as needed for whatever is going on that day. Good video, nice to know I'm not alone in a more "minimalist EDC" approach. It's always seemed a bit stilly to me to "be prepared for the zombie apocalypse" and carry that in your pockets every single day.
I totally agree. Sometimes when you watch the EDC type content i seriously cant wrap my head round how all the tools would get regular use people seem to put in those smaller pocket organizers even. Then i understand if someone has specific reason for the item. What i carry with me often changes simply what i happen to do that day. Although i almost always have packbag with me in town if i visit stores, and such because i use it as my shopping bag as well, and damn that thing gets slowly filled with such random items.
I'm with ya on the pocket knife, water, tools in the truck and simple cellphone (yours is fancier than mine). Your list is a good balance of experienced sensibilities and trust in your own resourcefulness. I was in the commercial tent business for decades and one of my EDC's is a good measure of rope.
Wintertime we have snow here in central Oregon, so I also carry a knock down snow shovel and a sleeping bag…appreciate your videos and thanks for the EDC video!
I enjoy the videos, thanks for making them. I keep most of what you've mentioned organized in a grey rubbermaid tote in the back of my old xterra and if I may add to the list... a plastic 5 gallon bucket! I've used the thing so many times!
I never really got into the pocket knifes, but I always have my small tool bag in the truck along with a 4 way lug wrench. When up in U.P. , I add a small first aid kit in the vehicle. Thanks for the video 👍
I started watching your videos when you were building a cabin and I was fascinated by what you did and how you were able to do it. I've always admired guys who could fix virtually anything and weren't afraid to jump in and try --- and that's you. The biggest auto repair I've ever made was changing out an alternator and it took me 2 days (and 2 days off work) to do it. IT WAS WORTH IT! I look forward to your next video. Thanks.
One of the more common sense EDC videos I've seen. And I want to thank you! Watched your cabin building videos and those gave me some great ideas for my wood fired hot sauna build. Hope you both have a great year.
Yes, for real and practical. Good stuff! I have three 24 oz shaker bottles that I fill with my water for the day. I carry a hip bag to hold a few things including a water bottle. I keep busy driving around town for three teenagers (thus need more spontaneous walks at any park I find) so I need more fitness and my hip bag keeps me ready to go! I also run the roads to see older parents so I keep a pack or bag with overnight comforts to visit my parents. I figure it could be handy no matter what cause I have to be away from home for the night. I'm sure the edc guys would laugh but the practical things to fit real surprise possibilities in each of own lives will serve us best! Love your edc and how it serves you!!! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Dave this was great, all these items are important to have no matter where you live. I don’t have the axe, but the rest are super important to have in a kit if you drive in rural and remote areas. I will ask my Dad to give me one of his axes. Those small LED pop up lanterns are handy too. I keep one in my car all the time. 👍🏻
nice one, Dave! Here in the crowded Netherlands you can't walk a mile without stumbling upon a town or village. No need to carry knives, tow-straps, axes, water. My EDC consists if my phone and bank card. All I need to get by here, sadly enough.... I sometimes wished I lived in an area where you would need a chain saw in your car from time to time.
Loved your EDC list, Dave! Over the years, I've changed flat tires in some really dangerous spots, so I started carrying an impact wrench with a socket to fit my lugnuts attached. Saving time on a tire change in a bad spot could be a life saver! 😀
I carry one also…I have horses and a huge trailer……a 4 way ain’t gonna cut it…with an impact I can change a truck or trailer tire in less than 10 minutes and that’s with 3 minutes of bitching about it
I can relate to being somewhat disconnected from the "EDC" crew. So many of them talk about the latest tech stuff, sharpest knife, guns, ammo, etc. But then there's us, who have everything we need...with us...most all the time. It's just not very glamorous. I have hiked for most of 40 years with a key chain swiss army knife. I retired the Bowie after my second hike. I do carry a fillet knife. But that's fishing...lol. great video.
Very similar to my carry. Grew up in the Ozark’s of Arkansas on a cattle farm. Small pocket knife, bowsaw, hatchet, good chain and a little rope or hay twine sure come in handy at times.
Thanks Dave, always good to see you. My head torches/lamps are strapped the headrests - just reach back, and there they are. I carry a 10 litre water jerry and 10 litre diesel jerry behind the diver's seat; thousands would argue about fuel in the vehicle, but with an AFAC approved jerry, it's all OK (metal, lock and good gasket). I like the idea of carrying an axe beside the driver's seat; I'll Velcro mine on. I do carry a grab bag as driving across Australia can be through spinifex, which can cause a fire - so grab your gear bag and go! Mine hangs off the rear of the driver's seat. I've watched many YT's and many say that unless your survival gear is in your pockets, it's not a survival gear setup. I don't carry fish hooks and wire in my pockets ;) Thanks again.
My EDC is pretty simple too. Water, a Leatherman (Wave), Zippo lighter, some tools, hatchet / axe in the truck, blanket, and I have to be honest, my Glock 20 (10mm) and a few extra mags. A flashlight too. Great video Dave. I'm Grumpy Old Man, and I'm radical. WOO.
I have that same headlamp! Also, along with a scarf, I also keep a hat, gloves, and extra coat in my car. And a sleeping bag, tent, sleeping pad, lifejacket, and raincoat. And a poncho. I guess I’m extra cautious when it comes to staying warm and dry in case I get stuck somewhere. And of course, water is very important! I can’t believe people don’t take plenty of water with them.
The Ole three hour tour lol... Good to hear that you made it out. I have been there a few times having grown up in the cascade mountains. Falling in the river will get you hypothermic in a bad way even on a nice day.
My absolute favorite pocket knife is the lil" swiss army knife with tooth pick and tweezers , little scissors and a blade. I have carried this style for over 20 yrs now. takes care of all my pocket knife duties .
Not what I was expecting ,because EDC videos are always showing off the “ best “ / most expensive and newest stuff but this one was definitely the actual best edc video I’ve seen so far
In the past few years, I'd realized that in some form or another, I've had an EDC since I was in first grade. Always wanted to be prepared for that My Side of the Mountain experience, I guess. Now that I'm in my 40s, it's just second nature to carry what I might need. Daily backpack is a 24-hour kit. Tool bag and camping kit are always in my car with a 72-hour supply of food and water. I also can't wrap my head around people not carrying water. Thanks for sharing some common sense with the TH-cam community!
That was my favorite book when I was a kid, right next to the Boyscout Handbook. I've studied survival tips all my life....and a lot of it has come in useful for me or other people. I'm confident when I travel alone wherever that might be. People think I'm nuts but I don't care. As a female, two things that are in my Jeep at all times...an empty coffee can and a roll of TP. :) I've got a couple decades on you but being prepared is never a bad thing....unless you just get too obsessed with it all.
Loved My side of the mountain…..I am 62 and I remember carrying a small folding case knife since I was in 3rd grade….I remember teachers asking me to borrow my knife in class…I am never without a knife…except on a friggen airplane
Excellent video Dave, THANKS ! I carry a little folding knife" on my key chain that looks like it's a key. Use it almost every day. $2 from Harbor Freight. It'll take a fair edge but doesn't stay sharp for long. I've given lots of them to friends and most of them use it more than they ever expected to. Happy New Year !
Water is No.1 when mobile for sure, Mr Radical. Spot on! Every vehicle I drive has plenty drinking water in it. Not just for my thirst; you can rinse an eye, wash a wound, clean your hands or offer it to a stranger in an emergency. I started to always carry water when my kids came along; "Dad, I'm thirsty". Sometimes the child really is the father of the man!
Yes I definitely remember the go-bag days. Funny thing is that guaranteed 95% of the people never even used the bags, it was all about who could have the most glamourous and or expensive assortment of tools all perfectly organized in a couple hundred dollars worth of Maxpedition bags and pouches.
Had one I used a couple of times long distance cycling when the bike died. Hate to disappoint but it was a couple of cheap tarps (later a poncho and tarp), a very small kit for boiling water, a few energy bars, two multitools (bike and a general one), map and compass, water filter, few sachets of coffee, lighter, small first aid kit,water and the rest was clothes ect and occasionally some sandwiches.All kept in a small light cheap rucksack. No Maxpedition, no grappling hook, no big knife. You only stop walking when you are totally worn out and an elaborate kit would just become a burden. It's amazing how many don't consider the weight of what they are carrying for a long walk.
I loved seeing the guys who couldn't fit all "essentials" into one create collections of go bags for any number of imagined scenarios. It all boils down to selling the latest and greatest of pseudo survival engineering excrement. One of my favs was the "tactical" fishing bags for emergency fish assault maneuvers. *roll eyes*
I hope everyone is doing well. I know it's cold outside and you haven't built anything in a while. I keep watching for the next video. Hope your dogs are alright too. I have three shelter dogs and I would miss them if they weren't around. Take care , your fan and friend. Sarah
Please don’t drink from the water hose unless it’s pure rubber, the plastic ones have PCBs which are proven carcinogenic. If you’re really thirsty, drain the liquid from electric transformer. Yum
I concur on all points Dave. Especially the water. When I used to fly into Arizona one of the FIRST things I'd do was to grab a case of water and throw it into the back seat of my rental. (along with my beer of course!)
Looks like you’ve got a TL29 Navy issue knife. The black one with the bail loop. Those were mil-standard knives and very well made. I think I’ve still got mine around here somewhere. I like carrying my Buck knife on my belt. I’ve had it since about 1975.
Excellent lesson in what it means to be PRACTICAL! Thanks. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Your video reminded me of my younger years when my family & I lived within the geographical bounds of the Daniel Booned National Forest in SE Kentucky for 6 years. Weather often isoltaed us even from the nearest small-town, so we had to have what was really needed in our old second-hand vehicles.I never owned a 4-wheel drive, but using a Come-along, I have wenched my vehicles out of places where the 4-wheel drives remained stuck. Necessity was ofetrn the Mother of Invention! I've been away from there almost half a century, but the lessons learned there have been timely & timeless in a variety of emergency situations.
I wear a scarf when I have a cold or sore throat. Helps me heal faster, I feel. I put knock sensors in my suburban. Probably the most involved work I did. I replaced the starter, alternator, shocks, spark plugs, serpentine belt, ac belt. Love working on my own vehicles. Yes, I absolutely travel with plenty of water for me and my dogs.
I purchased a small pocket knife and now it is my sole EDC item. I have been amazed how often I actually uses it - typically several times a week.. Thanks for this advice!
Great video. I still love gear videos. My EDC -Money clip with 2 cc, insurance card, driver's license -Uniball Elite pen with blue-black ink. -Böker pocket knife. -Samsung A70 cell phone. I keep stuff in my truck, but the 4 things above are always in my pocket
Hey, Dave. Try prying the child-proof guard up out of the flame well. I use the 'handle' of a pair of nail clippers. It will bend up the little tabs that keep it in place. Use the clippers to bend those back down. Or, you can just slip something between the wheel and the child-proof guard to pry it out. No need to remove the shroud at all.
This is what I do too. I use the small screwdriver on my SAK to pry the tabs up, then pliers to pull the guard out, then mash the tabs down again with the screwdriver.
Dave is the real deal. Most EDC breakdowns are some ego trip for someone with too much money invested in a bunch of silly knickknacks. Dave’s actually done real bushcraft and builds cabins regularly. He only carries stuff that is actually helpful in real world situations
Get a larger knife with a 'deep pocket' clip on them. That will completely change your idea of what knives you can carry. A few of the Walmart "four dollar flippers" are actually quite good. Growing up on a farm I wanted a locking blade, a thick blade, and a cheap knife, because they are always getting used as screwdrivers or tractor points scrapers or making dinner. I've heard the military guys liked the k-bar fixed knives because they held up to being used for non-knife tasks like prying out door hinge pins.
This is why this is a fantastic channel. While there is the practical advice of what to carry, it is also the wisdom and experience that is imparted with it that is even more valuable.
I love your practical approach to everything. My dad always carried a pocket knife in his pocket all his life, and it usually came out in use at least once a day. Same thing with a lighter. Yep, I think there is such a thing as being too prepared imho.
I switched to waterproof (or all weather) notepads a few years ago. I work in construction and it's always wet or humid in Ontario and I find they don't get ruined in my pocket like the traditional paper ones do.
I have to say Brooky is such a lucky gal. But then again, your lucky to have her, but you know that already! Hands down, the two of you are my life goals! Small town gal in NH -Steph ✌️ ❤️ 😃
Instead of guitar picks I often carry harmonica. Also enjoy my Leatherman. It gets used nearly every day. Also carry a lighter and pocketknife. Keeping some water in your vehicle is a good idea. I think I will try to make a habit of that. Thanks Dave, hope you're not missing the snow too much. 🙂
Brilliant! I've been looking at this photo for a few days now. Another EDC montage. It's 5 AM and nothing preaaing to accomplish on a Sunday morning so it's as good a time as any to open this video up. How refershing! A simple, peactical video.Thank you! Boy, you don't see that very often.
Thanks again for another great video, your work making them really is inspiring and worth while to me as they are keeping me sane while I’m waiting for a kidney and pancreas transplant and fighting depression and anxiety, keep up the good work and God bless you
I agree with your minimalist EDC philosophy. I carry a Victorinox Classic SAK as my EDC knife. I also carry a Bic lighter (currently a full size) with the child-resistant tab removed.
I believe I found your channel in 2017 and have been a subscriber since then. Also subscribed to the "Cheap Wheels" channel. Always look forward to new uploads. Been busy with Hurricane IAN cleanup, Insurance, and Roofers. Otherwise I would have seen this earlier.
Thank you!, I live in NJ and we pretty much have every option available in every town not far away but I have a hatchet, machete , knife, skittles, water, tools, breaker bar, impact gun, 3T jack,jack stands, fluids, jump cables, jump pack, lights, lighter, extra clothes, rain jacket n pants, creeper, US-B and C charger, in my truck bed in one box. Always prepared for the inevitable break down to make life easier!
While there are more ways than one to make fire or cut things, it's hard to find an adequate substitute for a good pick, especially one with an abrasive gripping area. ~Coming from a drummer who also plays guitar and several other instruments. Happy New Year, Dave! 💫 🥁
Looks like your reader glasses go w/ you too. I couldn't go anywhere w/out mine these days. Congrats on all your years of videos. Love yours and Brooke's too!!
If you gently work a small pointed tool or screwdriver under the ligher's safety spring (between the spring and the wheel), you can pry it up enough to yank it straight up and out with a thumb holding it (the spring) firmly against the tool. Avoids removing the collar to do it.
Yep, a set of tools, jumper cables, and electrical tape (want to get a small roll of wire and some tie down straps) in the SUV, a good magnetic flashlight, (but I like your idea of a hands free headlamp) aways have at least a quart of water in my hand when leaving the house, pen and paper, lighter, phone charger cords, a small snow shovel, emergency knife, personal alarm, pepper spray, wool blanket, moving blanket and tarp, plastic coffee can w tp, etc. I need to put my emergency bag in there for winter, with hatchet and other gear for a stranded situation. I've been stuck in a vehicle in the ditch during a blizzard for 4-6 hours before waiting on a tow truck. Having what you need in a pinch is just smart.
Dave, thanks for explaining the term E.D.C. I had heard and read the term before but never had it defined. Every Day Carry (EDC) is different than the same acronym that I have as a reference in my daily travels. Now I think I should put today a "Go Bag" for myself.
Excellent. I carry the Gerber Dime multi tool instead of a pocket knife. I grew up on a farm and carried a 3 blade Case from about age 12. In my twenties I started carrying a 3 blade Buck. I don’t know why I changed brands. I guess it is because I moved from the South to the West Coast and Case was easily available in the South and Buck in the West. I worked in the landfill industry for a few years where Leatherman multi tools were everywhere so I tried them but I didn’t like them until I found the Gerber Dime. It is small and handy. I use the pliers and scissors almost every day. I would compare it to the small Bic lighter you talked about. I feel ready to go out of my room when I have it in my pocket.
Quality, great stuff and really pertinent to someone who is independent, building stuff, repairing stuff and ready for when shit goes sideways. None of it is expensive. My favorite is the guitar pick and the axe, those heavy winter snows are always dropping the trees.
This is so refreshing! After watching dozens of EDC videos with the most expensive high-end tools possible, here is someone who's down to earth and whose choices make much more sense and are affordable, too!
When I lived alone in remote Alaska I always had with me an old german rubberized rucksack. I either always had it on my back, or in the canoe. It had four or five BIC, not cheap, lighters double wrapped in ziplocks, a magnesium lighter, a bag of various bullets, my big game hunting knife, a wool blanket in the top flap, a plumbers candle, a wad of oregon line string, a partial role of duct tape, a gun cleaning kit, a pocket full of ziplocks and grocery bags, a bottle of Hoppes gun solvent, a fifty foot length of poly rope, two extra pair of wool socks in a ziplock bag, a tube of marine underwater epoxy, and one of those little aluminum mess kits.
This is going to sound crazy...., but I have watched you & Brooke for ever and I knew those 3 were coming out of your pocket! No kidding at all! I truly respect and love you both dearly!
It’s maybe not a video you intend to do, but this video is honest description of what you need everyday. I have a similar perspective except for the size of the knife. It’s good to see a simple way of living. THank’s
My Dad carries a jack knife since I can remember. He gave me an Old Timer at like 10. Felt like a king. Still carry one to this day. When I take it out people are amazed I carry it. That blue topper on your truck looks exactly like the one I had on my 92 F150. 8 foot bed and two tanks. I was the most popular person in Keflavik Iceland when it came to moving. Miss that truck. The other thing I carry is chapstick. Just because my Dad did. Funny how that works out. Thanks for the video and take care, Al
Dave is somewhere between 'cool uncle' and 'cool older cousin' territory. What a legend.
Absolutely!
He's straight up country an cool
Love to hear a guy from Alaska talking about going "up north" as if Alaska isn't already considerably more up north than most of us will ever experience.
Great vid, dude. I'm also a big fan of small trad folders, appreciate that.
Incidentally, I live in the middle of a city in Ontario and drive an suv, but still keep an axe and a tow strap beside the spare tire with a headlamp in the glove box.
Dave lives in N. Michigan now, but his son Mic is back in Alaska with his channel so Dave visits him, and still has a cabin or two in Alaska.
Hate watching EDC videos when it’s all brand new gear, or all sponsored gear with affiliate links. I appreciate your channel because it seems honest and true, all your stuff is lived in and has real practicality
Thanks, I appreciate that
I may never get to meet you but I just want to thank you. I’ve watched your videos for years and a week ago you old video “show me your steak challenge” popped up and I watched it. I’ve struggled with anxiety for years and like the guy in your story I have been sailing on a ship I myself was sabotaging. My anxiety lost me a lot and I kept avoiding things I once loved just to almost make deals with the anxiety until it had everything and I could hardly leave my house. I lost friends, my gf, and so many opportunities because I was scared to call for help and I thought I could douse the blaze and save the ship myself. Well after that video I decided I didn’t wanna watch my ship burn anymore and I reached out for help and got on medicine and have therapy lined up. For anyone out there who’s ship is aflame reach out for help I know its hard but your not alone.
Thank you dave you will always have a special place in my heart
That means a LOT to me that you found something that valuable in a piece of video I shot. Best of luck going forward..you've got this
Good info Dave. Ive carried a pocket knife for decades, and never leave the house without water, long before bottled water was a thing. ... I tell ya, you could be a story teller, or narrator. You and Brooke are two of my favorite people on TH-cam.
Thanks !!!
I try to always leave the house with water so I didn't end up buying a drink while out. Then well once I caught on to this I was off to an okay start.
Finally a realistic video about everyday carry items. No 8x8 tarps from a specific website or water bottle that doubles as a convection oven. The tool set is something my father taught me to always keep with you and almost nobody ever mentions it. Great video 👏🏻
Love the comment about the water bottle
All very useful! I absolutely love your videos. These brought me through my breast cancer battle this past year, and I’m spending this year preparing to build my own cabin. I hope you see this. I just want to say thank you for bringing me through some of the darkest days of my entire life so far. I’m going to have to fight for quite a bit longer, but I made it through my double mastectomy this past August. Watching these videos gave me a new focus, and they helped me survive. Thank you for everything!
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My niece just had a double mastectomy as well. May God bless you and keep you strong in your fight against cancer!
This is the first time I smiled entirely through an E.D.C. video. Probably because I do not normally watch them, although Dave has that below-the-surface sarcasm covered with knowledge, that kept me enthralled. Love you, Dave. Mr. Whipple can survive. Shalom.
Thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone and making this video. Many valid points were made. Stay safe, stay sane and stay radical...
Thanks, you too!
Couldn't agree more on the water. Once you're used to carrying water, its almost like panic mode whenyou don't. I also have a water supply to simply go to the store. Like so many things in life, its the simplest and most evident that are important to keep in the forefront! Can't wait for more Whipple videos!!!
Thanks for making the video. I really enjoyed it. One item I always have in my car is ratchet straps in case I want to bring something big home with me 😂. Take care!
@@1greenday1100 Agreed. Very useful item to keep in a vehicle.
I found an old small pocket knife after watching this, cleaned it up and started carrying it in a pocket all the time. I have been truly amazed how often I actually use this! Thanks Dave!
Well, thanks for explaining all that but I agree it's absurd. I am 55 yrs old. I grew up in the country. I was always told by parents, "If you want something, work for it or make it yourself!" Today, no one does any of that, unless to complain. I enjoy your channel as is. It's a gold mine of information and your experiences. Thank You Sir and your Family. I am sure your Dad is proud of you. I know my dad is proud of me. He's gone, but, I HERE HIM LAUGHING FROM TIME TO TIME, when the ravens come in to gossip in the field. God Bless You
Thanks you! Other youtuber who do bushcraft carry as follow:
- Bushcraft knife $100
- ferro rod (Never the cheap one - always the expensive one)
- home made lighting fire tools (why? you can use a lighter)
- bushcraft tarp $100 (just get a tarp, it's cheaper and does the same job)
- *fill the blank* skin bag or pouch (very expensive - I get it it doesn't get wet, but c'mon, who has the money to buy those things)
all this is to say: leaving off grid and bushcrafting is meant to be cheap and a return to origins. The way many youtuber do it is just expensive and doesn't make sense to be.
I just wanted to thank you for keeping it simple
I am, to put it generously, NOT a handy guy, but I am trying to get there. I stumbled onto one of your cabin build videos and I was fascinated right away. I've since seen a lot of your videos and have enjoyed and learned from every single one. Thank you for posting your content, it's top notch.
Thanks!!
Dang Dave, you are one hell of a guy. In this crazy world of today you seem to be the consummate man. Your Dad must have done a lot right! Thanks for all of your videos. I always learn a lot from you and truly enjoy watching the videos you produce. God Bless and happy 2023 from Southwest Michigan
You and I are a lot alike in a lot respects. I almost lost my life in a kayaking incident in Colorado several years back. The weather turned nasty in a matter of minutes and I found myself in a cold, snow-melt mountain lake, soaked to the skin with no way to make fire once I reached shore. Never again! I carry a larger knife though. I am definitely radical!
Spot on to see real gear thats functional and not a bunch of glamorized EDC tools
Tahnks
@@murphyzlaw13 #1. He said he made this video because he’s been asked thousands of times what he carries!
#2. Lighters do work after being wet, only have to blow the water out!
#3. If you must unsubscribe because you don’t like the things he carries with him, then adios! Don’t hurt your tender fingertip pushing that unsubscribe button!!
YOU’RE REDICULOUS🤦🏽♀️😵💫
@@murphyzlaw13 You're an i d i o t. 🙄
@@sherrythompson8557 oh don't worry I won't sherry. ...if you have ever been in the woods at all...which I doubt....than you would know...this is total BS.
@@murphyzlaw13 that’s where you are wrong, I am very much an outdoor person, he informed that he does not carry a full on bug out supply, if you watch his channel you would know he takes what he needs depending on where he’s going and what he will be doing. Geez get a life, Mr. Know it all, hiding behind your keyboard 😂
Best, most honest, EDC video on TH-cam! With almost 1 million subs, Dave would have had but to ask and he could have been inundated with the latest "Gucci" flashlights, knives, etc., ALL FOR FREE just to make THIS video with their product. It's why I love his, and his wife's channel. They are honest people and not dishonest sell-outs like 99% of the people on YT. You know the ones, the channels that pop-up in your feed the week Olight is running a promo and they claim to use nothing but the Olight de jur and telling you that you should buy it even though you've never seen the product on their channel EVER before. Great video Dave!!! My only regret watching is that I can only give it one thumbs up!
Thanks, I appreciate that.
Great points! I adore Brooke and Dave’s content. Got me through dark times and reminds me there are good people out there. And to turn down and tune out the fake and over-dramatized, complicated nonsense!
I love the nighttime picture of the wall tents. I used to go to rendezvous so I have fond memories sitting around the campfire and passing the little brown jug of Apple Pie trading stories and laughter. ❤
Awesome. That picture was taken on the Yukon river back in 2014. One of the people in the pic is me. Brooke took that photo
Hey Dave! Great vid. My husband was also a concrete finisher for 30 years. He’s recently retired, but he still keeps busier than he wants doing side jobs. His knees are pretty worn out. He carries a knee pad too. Thanks again! Take care and say “Hi” to Brooke ✌🏼
Thanks Dave, your videos have a relaxing effect on me that remind me of home. Your info is so relatable and makes me appreciate how i was raised, my dad did a good job instilling practicality in me. Im in CA now but was raised in MI. Hearing the eastern chickadees in your out door vids makes me smile. Just thanks. You remind me of parts of myself that i took for granted.
As I wait for my last (hopefully) surgery in February, I plan on doing SO much of what I've seen on your videos, when I'm recovered in the Spring, especially a cabin build for my wife & I to get away to. This was a good and very important video. The axe is going in my truck tomorrow!
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I was in the path of hurricane Ian and my BOB was a lifesaver. When you are without power for days, I was able to cook up quick and easy meals in a snap. I also carry a couple gallons of water in the car as the Florida heat can get you dehydrated quickly. Thanks for the info Dave great video as usual.
Hopefully, your "quick and easy meals" didn't involve having any "old friends for dinner"!!!!! 😆
Small knife, mini bic, small flashlight, cell phone. I have these things on me at all times. Vehicles all have tools, water, food geared for the season. That's about as EDC as I get and I gear up from there as needed for whatever is going on that day. Good video, nice to know I'm not alone in a more "minimalist EDC" approach. It's always seemed a bit stilly to me to "be prepared for the zombie apocalypse" and carry that in your pockets every single day.
LOL. right
I totally agree. Sometimes when you watch the EDC type content i seriously cant wrap my head round how all the tools would get regular use people seem to put in those smaller pocket organizers even. Then i understand if someone has specific reason for the item. What i carry with me often changes simply what i happen to do that day. Although i almost always have packbag with me in town if i visit stores, and such because i use it as my shopping bag as well, and damn that thing gets slowly filled with such random items.
Thanks Dave for your input. It's nice to know what other people carry around for whatever reason. See you on your next visit with all of us.
I'm with ya on the pocket knife, water, tools in the truck and simple cellphone (yours is fancier than mine). Your list is a good balance of experienced sensibilities and trust in your own resourcefulness. I was in the commercial tent business for decades and one of my EDC's is a good measure of rope.
Ah! Good one. I have a bunch of rope too you can see it when I pull out the axe
The guitar pick also make a good fire starter. I enjoy his channel.
Wintertime we have snow here in central Oregon, so I also carry a knock down snow shovel and a sleeping bag…appreciate your videos and thanks for the EDC video!
I enjoy the videos, thanks for making them. I keep most of what you've mentioned organized in a grey rubbermaid tote in the back of my old xterra and if I may add to the list... a plastic 5 gallon bucket! I've used the thing so many times!
I never really got into the pocket knifes, but I always have my small tool bag in the truck along with a 4 way lug wrench. When up in U.P. , I add a small first aid kit in the vehicle. Thanks for the video 👍
Bingo Pal
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I started watching your videos when you were building a cabin and I was fascinated by what you did and how you were able to do it. I've always admired guys who could fix virtually anything and weren't afraid to jump in and try --- and that's you. The biggest auto repair I've ever made was changing out an alternator and it took me 2 days (and 2 days off work) to do it. IT WAS WORTH IT! I look forward to your next video. Thanks.
One of the more common sense EDC videos I've seen. And I want to thank you! Watched your cabin building videos and those gave me some great ideas for my wood fired hot sauna build. Hope you both have a great year.
Thanks
Yes, for real and practical. Good stuff!
I have three 24 oz shaker bottles that I fill with my water for the day.
I carry a hip bag to hold a few things including a water bottle.
I keep busy driving around town for three teenagers (thus need more spontaneous walks at any park I find) so I need more fitness and my hip bag keeps me ready to go!
I also run the roads to see older parents so I keep a pack or bag with overnight comforts to visit my parents. I figure it could be handy no matter what cause I have to be away from home for the night.
I'm sure the edc guys would laugh but the practical things to fit real surprise possibilities in each of own lives will serve us best!
Love your edc and how it serves you!!! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Dave this was great, all these items are important to have no matter where you live. I don’t have the axe, but the rest are super important to have in a kit if you drive in rural and remote areas. I will ask my Dad to give me one of his axes. Those small LED pop up lanterns are handy too. I keep one in my car all the time. 👍🏻
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nice one, Dave! Here in the crowded Netherlands you can't walk a mile without stumbling upon a town or village. No need to carry knives, tow-straps, axes, water. My EDC consists if my phone and bank card. All I need to get by here, sadly enough.... I sometimes wished I lived in an area where you would need a chain saw in your car from time to time.
Loved your EDC list, Dave! Over the years, I've changed flat tires in some really dangerous spots, so I started carrying an impact wrench with a socket to fit my lugnuts attached. Saving time on a tire change in a bad spot could be a life saver! 😀
I carry one also…I have horses and a huge trailer……a 4 way ain’t gonna cut it…with an impact I can change a truck or trailer tire in less than 10 minutes and that’s with 3 minutes of bitching about it
@@k9six185 😁
I can relate to being somewhat disconnected from the "EDC" crew. So many of them talk about the latest tech stuff, sharpest knife, guns, ammo, etc. But then there's us, who have everything we need...with us...most all the time. It's just not very glamorous. I have hiked for most of 40 years with a key chain swiss army knife. I retired the Bowie after my second hike. I do carry a fillet knife. But that's fishing...lol. great video.
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Very similar to my carry. Grew up in the Ozark’s of Arkansas on a cattle farm. Small pocket knife, bowsaw, hatchet, good chain and a little rope or hay twine sure come in handy at times.
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Thanks Dave, always good to see you.
My head torches/lamps are strapped the headrests - just reach back, and there they are.
I carry a 10 litre water jerry and 10 litre diesel jerry behind the diver's seat; thousands would argue about fuel in the vehicle, but with an AFAC approved jerry, it's all OK (metal, lock and good gasket).
I like the idea of carrying an axe beside the driver's seat; I'll Velcro mine on.
I do carry a grab bag as driving across Australia can be through spinifex, which can cause a fire - so grab your gear bag and go! Mine hangs off the rear of the driver's seat.
I've watched many YT's and many say that unless your survival gear is in your pockets, it's not a survival gear setup. I don't carry fish hooks and wire in my pockets ;)
Thanks again.
you're one of the most likable people on TH-cam, very authentic... god bless
My EDC is pretty simple too. Water, a Leatherman (Wave), Zippo lighter, some tools, hatchet / axe in the truck, blanket, and I have to be honest, my Glock 20 (10mm) and a few extra mags. A flashlight too. Great video Dave. I'm Grumpy Old Man, and I'm radical. WOO.
I have that same headlamp! Also, along with a scarf, I also keep a hat, gloves, and extra coat in my car. And a sleeping bag, tent, sleeping pad, lifejacket, and raincoat. And a poncho. I guess I’m extra cautious when it comes to staying warm and dry in case I get stuck somewhere. And of course, water is very important! I can’t believe people don’t take plenty of water with them.
The Ole three hour tour lol... Good to hear that you made it out. I have been there a few times having grown up in the cascade mountains. Falling in the river will get you hypothermic in a bad way even on a nice day.
My absolute favorite pocket knife is the lil" swiss army knife with tooth pick and tweezers , little scissors and a blade.
I have carried this style for over 20 yrs now. takes care of all my pocket knife duties .
Me too! What tool do I use the most? The toothpick!
Not what I was expecting ,because EDC videos are always showing off the “ best “ / most expensive and newest stuff but this one was definitely the actual best edc video I’ve seen so far
In the past few years, I'd realized that in some form or another, I've had an EDC since I was in first grade. Always wanted to be prepared for that My Side of the Mountain experience, I guess. Now that I'm in my 40s, it's just second nature to carry what I might need. Daily backpack is a 24-hour kit. Tool bag and camping kit are always in my car with a 72-hour supply of food and water. I also can't wrap my head around people not carrying water. Thanks for sharing some common sense with the TH-cam community!
That was my favorite book when I was a kid, right next to the Boyscout Handbook. I've studied survival tips all my life....and a lot of it has come in useful for me or other people. I'm confident when I travel alone wherever that might be. People think I'm nuts but I don't care. As a female, two things that are in my Jeep at all times...an empty coffee can and a roll of TP. :) I've got a couple decades on you but being prepared is never a bad thing....unless you just get too obsessed with it all.
Loved My side of the mountain…..I am 62 and I remember carrying a small folding case knife since I was in 3rd grade….I remember teachers asking me to borrow my knife in class…I am never without a knife…except on a friggen airplane
My mom read it to us kids too
I gotta know. lol. What was your first grade EDC?
@@melissaroth4467 Oh you know, everything a six-year-old needs: a juice box, a granola bar, a few band-aids, and some paper and colored pencils!
I have a head lamp 🔦, but you have given me some more ideas 💡. Thank for sharing. I love your channel.
Excellent video Dave, THANKS ! I carry a little folding knife" on my key chain that looks like it's a key. Use it almost every day. $2 from Harbor Freight. It'll take a fair edge but doesn't stay sharp for long. I've given lots of them to friends and most of them use it more than they ever expected to. Happy New Year !
That was awesome!! For someone who is looking at properties to build my own homestead, this was very educational!
You are Right On with your EDC. Practical, necessary and easy to carry. Thanks. 💕💥💕
Water is No.1 when mobile for sure, Mr Radical. Spot on! Every vehicle I drive has plenty drinking water in it. Not just for my thirst; you can rinse an eye, wash a wound, clean your hands or offer it to a stranger in an emergency. I started to always carry water when my kids came along; "Dad, I'm thirsty". Sometimes the child really is the father of the man!
Yes I definitely remember the go-bag days. Funny thing is that guaranteed 95% of the people never even used the bags, it was all about who could have the most glamourous and or expensive assortment of tools all perfectly organized in a couple hundred dollars worth of Maxpedition bags and pouches.
LOL right
In Russia such "survivalists" are called "slightly protected source of survival stuff and some food you may need" ))))
Had one I used a couple of times long distance cycling when the bike died. Hate to disappoint but it was a couple of cheap tarps (later a poncho and tarp), a very small kit for boiling water, a few energy bars, two multitools (bike and a general one), map and compass, water filter, few sachets of coffee, lighter, small first aid kit,water and the rest was clothes ect and occasionally some sandwiches.All kept in a small light cheap rucksack. No Maxpedition, no grappling hook, no big knife. You only stop walking when you are totally worn out and an elaborate kit would just become a burden. It's amazing how many don't consider the weight of what they are carrying for a long walk.
Haha exactly, all gear that looked brand new and never used too
I loved seeing the guys who couldn't fit all "essentials" into one create collections of go bags for any number of imagined scenarios. It all boils down to selling the latest and greatest of pseudo survival engineering excrement. One of my favs was the "tactical" fishing bags for emergency fish assault maneuvers. *roll eyes*
I hope everyone is doing well. I know it's cold outside and you haven't built anything in a while. I keep watching for the next video. Hope your dogs are alright too. I have three shelter dogs and I would miss them if they weren't around. Take care , your fan and friend.
Sarah
Well, that was like taking a drink from a garden hose! Very informative, and very fast paced! Always entertaining!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I got very sick from drinking out of a garden hose. Gardenia is no joke! I had to go to ER and get a drip. I let the water run a long time as well.
Please don’t drink from the water hose unless it’s pure rubber, the plastic ones have PCBs which are proven carcinogenic. If you’re really thirsty, drain the liquid from electric transformer. Yum
I concur on all points Dave. Especially the water. When I used to fly into Arizona one of the FIRST things I'd do was to grab a case of water and throw it into the back seat of my rental. (along with my beer of course!)
Looks like you’ve got a TL29 Navy issue knife. The black one with the bail loop. Those were mil-standard knives and very well made. I think I’ve still got mine around here somewhere. I like carrying my Buck knife on my belt. I’ve had it since about 1975.
Excellent lesson in what it means to be PRACTICAL! Thanks. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Your video reminded me of my younger years when my family & I lived within the geographical bounds of the Daniel Booned National Forest in SE Kentucky for 6 years. Weather often isoltaed us even from the nearest small-town, so we had to have what was really needed in our old second-hand vehicles.I never owned a 4-wheel drive, but using a Come-along, I have wenched my vehicles out of places where the 4-wheel drives remained stuck. Necessity was ofetrn the Mother of Invention! I've been away from there almost half a century, but the lessons learned there have been timely & timeless in a variety of emergency situations.
I wear a scarf when I have a cold or sore throat. Helps me heal faster, I feel. I put knock sensors in my suburban. Probably the most involved work I did. I replaced the starter, alternator, shocks, spark plugs, serpentine belt, ac belt. Love working on my own vehicles. Yes, I absolutely travel with plenty of water for me and my dogs.
Wife makes me dickies with a chest and back extension to fill the gap at the top of the coat zip. Wondered how I managed before now.
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I purchased a small pocket knife and now it is my sole EDC item. I have been amazed how often I actually uses it - typically several times a week.. Thanks for this advice!
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Great video. I still love gear videos.
My EDC
-Money clip with 2 cc, insurance card, driver's license
-Uniball Elite pen with blue-black ink.
-Böker pocket knife.
-Samsung A70 cell phone.
I keep stuff in my truck, but the 4 things above are always in my pocket
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I like your outlook. I get so freaked out if I forget my phone. Then I think back to when I didn't have one. It's nice to see the basics here.
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Practical, inexpensive tools from someone who actually knows what he’s talking about. Good stuff!
This was a refreshing change from the usual EDC vids. It's time to rethink our own EDC. Thanks!
Hey, Dave. Try prying the child-proof guard up out of the flame well. I use the 'handle' of a pair of nail clippers. It will bend up the little tabs that keep it in place. Use the clippers to bend those back down. Or, you can just slip something between the wheel and the child-proof guard to pry it out. No need to remove the shroud at all.
This is what I do too. I use the small screwdriver on my SAK to pry the tabs up, then pliers to pull the guard out, then mash the tabs down again with the screwdriver.
I'm glad I clicked on this video. I especially liked the section on pocket knives. Those old Imperial knives are my favorites.
Nice practical list couple things I always have (I'm always doing handyman stuff for friends and relatives) duct tape electrical tape and zip ties
tie wire
Dave is the real deal. Most EDC breakdowns are some ego trip for someone with too much money invested in a bunch of silly knickknacks.
Dave’s actually done real bushcraft and builds cabins regularly. He only carries stuff that is actually helpful in real world situations
Thanks Peter
Get a larger knife with a 'deep pocket' clip on them. That will completely change your idea of what knives you can carry. A few of the Walmart "four dollar flippers" are actually quite good. Growing up on a farm I wanted a locking blade, a thick blade, and a cheap knife, because they are always getting used as screwdrivers or tractor points scrapers or making dinner. I've heard the military guys liked the k-bar fixed knives because they held up to being used for non-knife tasks like prying out door hinge pins.
This is why this is a fantastic channel. While there is the practical advice of what to carry, it is also the wisdom and experience that is imparted with it that is even more valuable.
I love your practical approach to everything. My dad always carried a pocket knife in his pocket all his life, and it usually came out in use at least once a day. Same thing with a lighter. Yep, I think there is such a thing as being too prepared imho.
Now that’s the type of gun owner we need more of Dave. You’ve got them for sure, but no one needs to know about them. Ever. Good man right there
I switched to waterproof (or all weather) notepads a few years ago. I work in construction and it's always wet or humid in Ontario and I find they don't get ruined in my pocket like the traditional paper ones do.
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I have to say Brooky is such a lucky gal. But then again, your lucky to have her, but you know that already!
Hands down, the two of you are my life goals!
Small town gal in NH -Steph ✌️ ❤️ 😃
Instead of guitar picks I often carry harmonica. Also enjoy my Leatherman. It gets used nearly every day. Also carry a lighter and pocketknife. Keeping some water in your vehicle is a good idea. I think I will try to make a habit of that. Thanks Dave, hope you're not missing the snow too much. 🙂
Not missing it at all actually. Good to hear from you Dave
Brilliant! I've been looking at this photo for a few days now. Another EDC montage. It's 5 AM and nothing preaaing to accomplish on a Sunday morning so it's as good a time as any to open this video up. How refershing! A simple, peactical video.Thank you! Boy, you don't see that very often.
Always helpful info. from folks that have lived that lifestyle! Thanks for the tips.
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Thanks again for another great video, your work making them really is inspiring and worth while to me as they are keeping me sane while I’m waiting for a kidney and pancreas transplant and fighting depression and anxiety, keep up the good work and God bless you
Something about your voice is just calming to my ears. Absolutely enjoy watching your videos. Thank you good sir!
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I agree with your minimalist EDC philosophy. I carry a Victorinox Classic SAK as my EDC knife. I also carry a Bic lighter (currently a full size) with the child-resistant tab removed.
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I believe I found your channel in 2017 and have been a subscriber since then. Also subscribed to the "Cheap Wheels" channel. Always look forward to new uploads. Been busy with Hurricane IAN cleanup, Insurance, and Roofers. Otherwise I would have seen this earlier.
Thanks for sharing! Love your channel and practical mindset. The guitar pick is a definite necessity. 😉👍
It really is!
Thank you!, I live in NJ and we pretty much have every option available in every town not far away but I have a hatchet, machete , knife, skittles, water, tools, breaker bar, impact gun, 3T jack,jack stands, fluids, jump cables, jump pack, lights, lighter, extra clothes, rain jacket n pants, creeper, US-B and C charger, in my truck bed in one box. Always prepared for the inevitable break down to make life easier!
While there are more ways than one to make fire or cut things, it's hard to find an adequate substitute for a good pick, especially one with an abrasive gripping area. ~Coming from a drummer who also plays guitar and several other instruments.
Happy New Year, Dave! 💫
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Looks like your reader glasses go w/ you too. I couldn't go anywhere w/out mine these days. Congrats on all your years of videos. Love yours and Brooke's too!!
If you gently work a small pointed tool or screwdriver under the ligher's safety spring (between the spring and the wheel), you can pry it up enough to yank it straight up and out with a thumb holding it (the spring) firmly against the tool. Avoids removing the collar to do it.
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Yep, a set of tools, jumper cables, and electrical tape (want to get a small roll of wire and some tie down straps) in the SUV, a good magnetic flashlight, (but I like your idea of a hands free headlamp) aways have at least a quart of water in my hand when leaving the house, pen and paper, lighter, phone charger cords, a small snow shovel, emergency knife, personal alarm, pepper spray, wool blanket, moving blanket and tarp, plastic coffee can w tp, etc.
I need to put my emergency bag in there for winter, with hatchet and other gear for a stranded situation. I've been stuck in a vehicle in the ditch during a blizzard for 4-6 hours before waiting on a tow truck. Having what you need in a pinch is just smart.
Wow! Great Video! Thanks for making your videos.
Glad you like them!
you make it look so easy to pull up 4 walls, a roof, and install a chimney ... that I want to do it
3:55 The easiest way to remove a safety from a lighter is to pry a small blade between the safety and the rollers and it pops right out, that’s it :)
Dave, thanks for explaining the term E.D.C. I had heard and read the term before but never had it defined. Every Day Carry (EDC) is different than the same acronym that I have as a reference in my daily travels. Now I think I should put today a "Go Bag" for myself.
You’re so cool dave
Thanks
Excellent.
I carry the Gerber Dime multi tool instead of a pocket knife.
I grew up on a farm and carried a 3 blade Case from about age 12. In my twenties I started carrying a 3 blade Buck.
I don’t know why I changed brands. I guess it is because I moved from the South to the West Coast and Case was easily available in the South and Buck in the West.
I worked in the landfill industry for a few years where Leatherman multi tools were everywhere so I tried them but I didn’t like them until I found the Gerber Dime. It is small and handy. I use the pliers and scissors almost every day.
I would compare it to the small Bic lighter you talked about. I feel ready to go out of my room when I have it in my pocket.
Re-upload?
LOL technical issues
Quality, great stuff and really pertinent to someone who is independent, building stuff, repairing stuff and ready for when shit goes sideways. None of it is expensive. My favorite is the guitar pick and the axe, those heavy winter snows are always dropping the trees.
Your EDC is Brooke!!!
yup
This is so refreshing! After watching dozens of EDC videos with the most expensive high-end tools possible, here is someone who's down to earth and whose choices make much more sense and are affordable, too!
Wow, thanks!
My every day carry is T.H.G. ! " The Holy Ghost " 🤗🕊👍😎
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When I lived alone in remote Alaska I always had with me an old german rubberized rucksack. I either always had it on my back, or in the canoe. It had four or five BIC, not cheap, lighters double wrapped in ziplocks, a magnesium lighter, a bag of various bullets, my big game hunting knife, a wool blanket in the top flap, a plumbers candle, a wad of oregon line string, a partial role of duct tape, a gun cleaning kit, a pocket full of ziplocks and grocery bags, a bottle of Hoppes gun solvent, a fifty foot length of poly rope, two extra pair of wool socks in a ziplock bag, a tube of marine underwater epoxy, and one of those little aluminum mess kits.
Cool
This is going to sound crazy...., but I have watched you & Brooke for ever and I knew those 3 were coming out of your pocket! No kidding at all!
I truly respect and love you both dearly!
Thanks Glenda!!
It’s maybe not a video you intend to do, but this video is honest description of what you need everyday. I have a similar perspective except for the size of the knife. It’s good to see a simple way of living. THank’s
EXCELLENT!
We got addicted to head lamps through super storm sandy in 2012 no power for 2 weeks. Got Generac but still keep our head lamps!
My Dad carries a jack knife since I can remember. He gave me an Old Timer at like 10. Felt like a king. Still carry one to this day. When I take it out people are amazed I carry it. That blue topper on your truck looks exactly like the one I had on my 92 F150. 8 foot bed and two tanks. I was the most popular person in Keflavik Iceland when it came to moving. Miss that truck. The other thing I carry is chapstick. Just because my Dad did. Funny how that works out. Thanks for the video and take care, Al
The chapstick thing is no joke. If you're working in the wind and the cold you can get really miserable without some chapstick