EDC Gear 2016 Update
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Taking a break from exploring Hueco Tanks State Park, Texas, i discuss my everyday carry gear and loadout. New Hidden Woodsmen belt pouch, new mandalore pin, new mora. same trusty LT Wright, victorinox, etc.
Link to Cuervo Negro music: / cuervnegro
filmed in the El Paso, Texas/Cloudcroft, New Mexico area, Chihuahuan Desert. Survival, Self-Reliance, Bushcraft, Camping, Making Fire, James Harris. Original music by Cuervo Negro. Junkyard Fox
Great video! Glad to hear you are still enjoying the GNS. Have a good one!
ive really enjoyed every LT Wright blade that ive had the pleasure to use, however this one is still the best!
Great video, brother! I always enjoy watching EDC vids.
thanks jude!
Thanks for keeping it real! As for the flashlight, I've been EDCing a ThruNite Ti3 for about a year and I love it. It is pretty small and uses a twist switch. I also keep a ThruNite Ti5 in my messenger bag. It seems more along the lines of what you are carrying - they both use single AAA batteries.
And God Bless Texas!
escellent, thanks for the suggestions! glad ye enjoyed the video!
The Condor pouch is awesome. 3 very important things. Thanks for the suggestion
glad i could help. thanks for watching!
Waco Tanks!!!! I camped there many times while living in El Paso. I loved that place. All kinds of cool places to crawl around and explore.
yeah its really fun, just lots of mosquitos this time of year.
Traveler1226: "Hueco". In Spanish: hole or hollow. Since you have been there many times, you have seen how many holes and hollow areas there are in the rocks. And, yes, you are correct, it is pronounced Waco, like the city.
I've used my Streamlight MicroStream for a year now, and love it. I've broken several others, and I'm sticking with the Streamlight until I break it! Nice video, thanks for getting out for it, so many people today sit in front of a computer instead of getting out. It makes for a nice video.
youre right, i gotta say im still happy with my little flashlight, may be a bit old but it still kicking ass. thanks for watching. happy holidays, brother.
You too!
Great video as usual. Your kit seems about right to me for EDC not to much while having the essentials. Keep up the good work!
thansk aaron! might change a few things up for my next edc video
Love the videos. Keep em coming!
That's a very solid, comprehensive EDC system. No need to change much there. Two lights I'd highly recommend are the Klarus Mi7 and the Olight S1A Baton. They both run a single AA or rechargeable 14500 and have some serious output. I tend to prefer the Klarus because it has a lockout feature and the Olight will occasionally turn itself on.
ive neve even hear of the klarus brand. ive gotten several suggestions for the olight baton. im gonna look into the lights, thanks for watching, glad ye enjoyed it mike.
Junkyard Fox I would recommend the Baton outright if it didn't have such a sensitive switch. Look up the review done by Simons Discoveries. The only downfall to the Klarus is the lack of a pocket clip, which they say they will be including in the future. The Mi7 is a kick ass light.
Hi James. I have been a long time viewer ever since you reached out to me on my channel. I love your videos. My favorite video was the EDC P101 tagged video. Mainly for your reference to Boba Fett since I am a Star Wars fan pulse I also love the Hidden Woodsmen belt pouch. My favorite Cuervo Negro song is Swapping Stories. Thank you for the awesome review and chance to win. Also thanks CN for his beautiful music and Gary over at C2GFAB for the sheath. Merry Christmas!
EDC! Your gear is solid in my book, good update
thanks chris! ill have a pistol for my next edc video
Few years ago, after a hot pursuit of a bear, I found myself miles away from my vehicle in thick forest on a cold rainy day. No compass, no fire starter, no food, no water, no cord or anything. Lucked out that time, but it could've turned out bad. Never go there without water, fire starter, compass, etc. These days I keep the bare basics in my pocket.
wow, glad ye made it out alright!
AWESOME VID MY FRIEND, KEEP THEM COMING
thanks, jorge!
hey I was at Hueco today, got their late though 3pm. heaven on earth! great video thinking of getting me a victorinox!
beautiful area! swis army knives are the best! they make great gifts too.
Hey James...Nice EDC!You're the first too talk about ur clothes as EDC. Thanks....
thanks, ive been gettign quaetions on my clothes since i started making videos.
the pen on the shoulder does serve a important purpose, your frame of mind, such as something meaningful or familiar in a strange place. in some stressful situation, something like that could give hope to some folks.
psychological morale, youre very right. especially since it deals with something very dear to me and a character whom i look up to, thanks for reminding me!
Man I love these Old School Fox videos. And that Victorinox One Hand Trekker is a part of JYF!
Suggestion: Duct Tape! I make flat packs of 10 feet of duct tape for EDC carry. I cut a 2"x5-1/2" piece of plastic from some old plastic packaging (I find that salad containers work well). Then I just fold the duct tape onto it and you end up with a 2"x6"x1/4" flat pack of super portable duct tape. Folding it around a used gift card works ok, but mine are flatter.
you cant beat the streamlight i carry mine daily in my leatherman wave sheath fits perfectly and fire steel fits on the other side of sheath
Wohhh, major blow out on the boots! Good luck on finding a new pair. KEEP the flashlight. I think it's a good primary or great back up. Either way it's a good marriage with the trekker.
yeah its still a good light, might jsut end up keeping it.
Very nice carry. Still liking that you wear cowboy boots. I'm stubborn with my EDC too.
yeah it just sucks that im gonna have to repair them twice this year. glad you enjoyed the vid.
true night 1a v3. works for me. I really love olights but don't think they will fit. thanks for the great video. I was in Texas during basic training at LACKLAND AFB. GREAT STATE.You got a new subscriber!
Good video James!
thanks mark!
my edc light thrunite 1A V3 takes a single AA battery...pretty happy with it
I carried a olight s1, it's small and super light weight and really bright. that would be a good one to check out.
Have you ever thought about adding a cowboy hat??? Multiple uses,, place fishing hooks and fishing line on the inside of the hat. It protects you from the sun. Helps to fan a fire. When you need it to it can be used as a container for wild edibles and so on..
i have but i jsut dont like to wear hats, they feel very stifling to me. but youre right, a very versatile piece of gear. ill look around for a good one, hopefully i dont look like a fool with it lol
I use flashlights every night since I work 3rd shift and I'm outside. Stick with Streamlight they hold up the best.
ah, good to know, thanks for watching
Hey junkyard fox very good vid man keep it up
glad ye liked it! thnaks for your support!
Nice. Love EDC videos. As far as flashlights go, I recommend Olight.
im gonna look around for an olight or thrunite that are similar desing to mine but stronger lumens.
nice video cool gear brother. thanks for sharing.
im glad ye enjoyed it brother.
Good video. I like your style.
You might want to try some Obenauf's leather treatment on those boots.
i might jsut have to get new boots altogether then treat the new pair.
Personally, I love the microstream light. Similar to your edc setup, I carry a leatherman wave, a microstream, and a micro sharpie (from Lowes)....these three items fit into a leatherman premium nylon sheath that has elastic loops on the outside that perfectly hold the microstream and the micro sharpie. These three items are invaluable to me on a daily basis as a remodel contractor. The reason I like the microstream is that it takes a standard aaa battery. Easy to find, readily available, battery.
Also love your choice in knives. I have LT Wright Genesis and Mora Classic #1.
Sorry I'm late to comments but ever since I was little I loved boba fett for about 3 years in a row I dressed as him for Halloween and had a collectable figure that I loved. Love your vids keep it up.
very cool setup sir....
im glad ye enjoyed it
Good stuff well thought out.
thnaks jon!
Nice gear. I'm curious as to what Leatherman you've got. For the longest time the Swiss Army hiker was in my pocket, but most days it's replaced by either the Surge or the Rebar. As per your sh!t-kickers, look into Boulet Boots. I like Justins and Tony Lamas, yet it's my Boulet super ropers that go everywhere with me.
i go the leatherman wingman. id like to get the Rebar but its a bit expensive and i probably wouldnt carry it too often. ill look into that boot brands, thansk for the heads up!
Great video... Just curious if you have ever considered carrying a small fixed blade for a backup knife? I recently picked up an ESEE Candiru and I haven't left home without it yet... I just like to follow the old rule 2 is 1 and 1 is none... again great video
both knives are awesome. How much have you paid for the Mora?
Nice review on your EDC.
My suggestion on the flashlight, I prefer AA, cuz they're easier to find and R stronger lums, U can keep that one as a backup.
2nd, I didn't notice a compass or a whistle,they saved my ass many A times.
3rd, a water resistant pouch 4 your cell phone,learned my lesson on that one, eg, a wet cell phone.
4th, a small pistol, I'm encountering more homeless out on my getaways out to nowhere. Other than that, to each their own.
excellent, thanks for the input mike! ive been wanting to get me a keltec p3at pistol. i recently sold my compass but ill get around to getting a new one soon.
Hey a good flashlight I would recommend would be a olight s1a, is USB charging capable, 900 lumens, and super compact. And around 50 bucks so for the power and price and quality a awesome light!!!
ah, i might just have to make the jump. thansk for watching.
Very nice place! Ur EDC seems to fit u well... I recently upgraded my flashlight too, it's brighter, uses LED, the beam is a circle... still getting used to that.
what did ye upgrade to ?
+Junkyard Fox
It was a FREE lil tactical flash
+cillaloves2fish
opps...
It was a FREE lil tactical flashlight I got online (Survival Life.. I think)
I jus had to pay for shipping. It doesn't have a brand name on it, I think it's a pre-production model. But I like it! It's much brighter than my old one n uses 1 AA battery. Also has 2 settings... on... n strobe...
Not bad for 5 bucks!!
(shipping)
Awesome. That's a good edc.
thanks im glad you enjoyed it!
What's the weather like this time of year? you should do a fish species video around that area!
some days its gloomy and windy, other times, like today, were at 90 degrees, fluctuates a lot.
Can you write the model of knife? The one you consider the absolute best one. Thanks a lot.
thumbs up +1
Great EDC video. thanks for sharing.
thanks bro! congrats on your one year anniversary!
Junkyard Fox thank you.
is the leather sheath for the mora from the condor bushcraft basic
no i bought this sheath from selfrelianceoutfitters.com but i believe theyre discontinued.
JFY. . coast a9r is a great little penlight. . self contained battery, charges via USB and a port you stick the light into..very simple . .diameter of a pencil perfect for the top pocket. it is not that bright, probably a bit less than the streamlight you have but it is invisible and super useful light that burns forever between charges and throws a great distance for its size.. lil on the pricey but worth it. (I've had them all, in fact I've owned just about every single or dual aaa light out there. ) for single aaa I'd go with county comm maratac. dual aaa maybe preon 2 by 4 sevens? I'm not dead set on one 2xaaa light yet..they have all failed me at some point but that preon is still going strong after 3 yrs edc.. I use my lights every day as tools so they get used hard
thurnite Ti5 great flashlight and its and LED and the same size as the stream flashlight you already have and will fit on your sheath you keep your light on.
do you carry the pouch every day or just when you are out exploring?
i carry the pouch every single day. everywhere i go.
Awesome video , the flashlight ,if it's not broken why fixes it
true, it is a great little light.
No container in the dessert? A pencil is superior to a pen.
i do carry 2 containers in my pack but the pack is a different video altogether or it would be way too long.
A gathering pouch is always good so you can put tinder or wild edibles in it that you may not find at your end destination. As far as a decent inexpensive flashlight, I've found the Bushnell Series to be pretty good with a decent durability & lumen output for the price. They even have a small one like yours and it's in my Maxpedition Thermite emergency hiking leg pouch.
I wouldn't mind having that new Mora either if someone would be kind enough to give me one. LoL
That's funny, I'm much the same with clothes... except for the cowboy spurs! But I guess that is not uncommon over there.
my gal alwasy complains that i look like a cartoon character, always wearing the same clothes.
what is that mark on your upper fore arm. a burn or something?
yeah its a burn, got branded a few years back.
if you want to squeeze more power out of that microstream you can run 10440 rechargeable batteries in it. it will bump the output to about 300 lumens. it will get hot pretty fast so its not good for extended use but if you can swap back to normal aaa's if you plan on using it for a long time.
id go for a nitecore charger like the intellicharger i2. i got the button top 10440's made by trustfire on ebay for about 10 dollars and its a set of 4.
you can get the new streamlight stylus pro that is 90 lumens and will run for 6.5hrs running on 2 aaa's.
fenix, olight, thrunite, nitecore, and eagletac make nice flashlights in all price ranges as well.
also since you live in texas are there scorpions? eagletac makes the d25aaa in uv. if youre in the dark that could come in handy right? lol or checking for coolant leaks under the car...and whatever else they use uv lights for!
Yeah, looks like you're about due for a new pair of boots.....LOL I carry my EDC in a Fox Tactical shoulder bag because I don't like having stuff bulging my pockets or hanging from my belt. I wear a neck knife daily, I have several which I switch out from time to time. You know that I'm old school so I don't carry any electronic gear, just the basics to keep me alive in a woodland or urban setting. Question? Why the spurs? I'm sure there must be a reason. Not a put-down, actually I kinda like that look. Also, you are in Texas, so why don't you wear a hat? James, I totally love your videos. Peace out brother, keep on rockin' in the new world!
agreed, why the spurs? I've worn spurs and actually used them while riding, but never when there was no need. I found them uncomfortable & noisy.
well, the spurs are essentially for riding, i do want to bring in horseback riding to my videos next year, its been pretty difficult because i dont own my own horse and ranch owners dont trust me taking a horse to these places where one can be injured. anyway, the spines on the spurs are filed 90 degree so they can strike sparks from a ferro rod and can be attached to a wooden club to make a weapon for self defense. but at the end of the day, i just enjoy them, love the look, love the sound, im a western movie fanatic. i dont like the confinign feeling of hats or beanies though i do have a hat in my truck, if needed.
Idk if u like stuff in your pockets, it seems u like stuff easily accessible but rattling keys can be a pain, I'd recommend a Keybar, it's pretty much the concept and idea of a Swiss Army knife but obviously it's for your keys, if u search on TH-cam I'm sure people can give better explanations and maybe even people here can but there around $50 maybe cheaper on Amazon, a lot of money but definitely recommend
I'm curious why do u have spurs? do u ride horses daily. is there a reason for them in ur modern life?
i have a video on my boots brother, check it out. th-cam.com/video/8ldyJmx1vag/w-d-xo.html
Flashlight: I recently upgraded my microstream to the Streamlight ProTac 1AAA with the 10 tap feature. Low, strobe & high, and programmable. I prefer the low/high program setting on mine. Check them out.
awesome, i do like streamlight so ill look into this model. thanks!
I think your Boba Fett pin would look ALOT cooler and be more secure on your collar by the button. Just a suggestion...
true, i keep it on my left side because thats where Fett has his.
Junkyard Fox oh ok, that's cool.
Nooooo keep the light it's a great reliable light I left mine outside for a week in rain and in still works amazing
awesome, thansk for letting me know
Have you heard about these urban clowns suddenly appearing and chasing people with knives lately? I think you should make a video on fast opening assisted knives. I have a Kershaw that opens quickly and in the correct right-handed position from pant removal. My other knives have to be flipped over to get in my hand correctly before opening.
I like your ferro strike rod. I'll look into that since I don't have one.
hmm. well i dont carry any of those blades, i really dont like folding knives. however, i am thinking of removing my boot knofe and adding a small pistol, for self defense.
Junkyard Fox Ah, you're lucky you can in your state. Here in California it's not that easy to carry. Many restrictions on weapons. That's how it is in many urban areas.
good video...I myself carry a Jetbeam Jet AA light, can also take a 14500 li ion battery. twist light...but easily turned on and off with one hand....IPX-8 waterproof, 1.5 lm, 30 lm, 150 lm (AA), 480 lm(14500). it also has a screw hole to fit to a tripod mount type screw.... and the best part, they are under $14 USD on Gearbest. I love mine....i have bigger lights....larger lights, more lumens, but I don't carry them...always go back to this one. small lightweight and plenty lumens at 150 lm on the AA I use.
here's the link: www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_368125.html
I'm not a fan of streamlight...they always seem so behind the technology....and way over priced....
you also have enough subscribers i think...that gearbest might just send you lights for free....and other stuff to reveiw...
sounds like a nifty little light. ill look into some reviews
if you do end up getting this light from gearbest....this code will bring the price down to $11 promo code: MKDEAL
going to get a new one handed trekker tomorrow lol
if youve not seen my review on the victorinox, check it out, i show jsut how handy that tool is.
That's a regular OHT, with the serrations, right? I've got two, an original with the serrations, used for a few years, and a newer NS, or non-serrated, model. I much prefer the plain one-handed blade, for overall utility. Mine has a black paracord wrist lanyard and a Streamlight Nano LED. My other OHT Vics have a BSA Hotspark ferro rod on them (stashed in various bags as backup), I haven't stopped at the local BoyScout shop to pick up another for my new knife yet.
nice views
Kill you for it?! I respect anyone who carries a Victorinox SAK.
I carry a Mechanic, received it 22 years ago and still perfectly relevant.
very nice! i love swiss army knives, so useful and handsome looking to boot.
Try the olight s1 baton
ok ill look into it, thanks!
Why cowboy boots and spurs? Unless riding horses, wouldn't different footwear make better sense?
Nice vid. First, keep your current flashlight. if it works well and has been tested true, then why change particularly if you are stubborn. Secondly, one too many cutting tools. A former pathfinder student myself, "One is none, and two is one".
Thanks.
MM
thanks for the advice my friend!
Brooo! U forgot to mention ur para cord bracelet lol ;p jk
i know i did, slacker mode! lol
nite core thumb, 85 lumen rechargeable light, with a pocket clip
Regarding the patch... ***Mando*** 😉
cool
glad ye liked it buddy
Texas? Don't know why I thought you lived in New Mexico...
Is it OK to carry a knife in Texas?
Great video! Like them all
i spend a lot of time in new mexico, many of my videos were filmed there. yeah in texas you can carry a knife, as long as the blade is under 5 inches.
Junkyard Fox Thanks for the response!
3 knives and 2 fire steel. seems alil over redundant. that's just me. i would lose one of the fire steels as long as you have your backup lighter( replace with a magnifying card lens you keep in your wallet(another way to start fire)) and lose at least one knife and replace with firearm if possible. maybe a north american arms 22 for your boot or maybe a bond arms 45 top barrel loaded with snake shot and bottom loaded with hollow point. and maybe add some butterfly bandages to your wallet as well( i keep a small fero rod, magnifying card lens, metal survival card, safety pins, bandaids and butterfly bandaids all in my wallet with 7 cards and my wallet is smaller than yours). you can also take a 50 or 100 dollar bill ( i use 2 $20 behind my phone case) fold in half and place it inbetween your phone and phone case as backup cash if for some reason you forget or lose your wallet. hope this helps. everything else looks pretty good
interesting, i like your suggestions! ive been wanting to get e keltec p3at pistol to replace my boot knife. i will place a few dollar bills in my phone case, like ye said, for emergencies. ill add soem first aid stuff to my wallet as well. thanks!
i carry the p3at as my work gun. the p3at is a good gun just dont use hollow points. they dont feed reliably enough to place my life or family with. but i have never had a misfire or jam with fmj and would trust my life with. but they arent very accurate and arent the most powerful. but still better than a 45 left at home anyday lol. i carry a Springfield xdm compact 9 everywhere else.
@@booshwaa2 magnifying glass is pointless, you have to have the sun in the right spot at the right time for it to work. Not to mention it takes a long time to heat up something to get that ember. Having 2 ferro rods and a lighter is way smarter in my opinion.
keep ur streamlight, add a headlamp..
i have a headlamp, just rarely use it, maybe i should.
I like to carry 3 of everything in different sizes. micro to normal. heavy stuff stays in the car.. 😏
Check out Timbuk2 shagg bag. Also, Leatherman 4.5 inch pouch for EDC carry. You might want to look at 3vgear.com.
Ever consider carrying a small pistol?
yeah but i keep putting it off, thinking of getting a kletec p3at
My advise is spend the extra few dollars and get the Ruger LCP which can now be found for $175-$199.00.
Wb hun!!!
Why not ware a hat? or a straw hat with some shades..i live in so cal in the imperial valley where its a desert as well lol during summer it can get in the 120s plus so it does get hot out here.. during summer time i carry two bottles of water good size but nothing too heavy,then hat,shades, my old swiss army knife its had its days had it since 1994 its alil beat up but it comes in handy, my knife of choice to carry a ka-bar folding knife or my buck 110 folding knife but i never carry both,lighter,boots redwings chukkas,,idk maybe its cause of me being a custodian we do carry alot of shit on us lol..plus i have a water key on me just incase most water keys are the same etc the old water keys are alil smaller..water keys can come in handy you never know when you might need one they will work
ill be honest, i really hate the feeling of hats and beanies over my head, that tight, discomfort, especially while sweating, i do have ahat in my truck, if needed. i have benn wanting to get me a water key! thanks for reminding me!
Yw! yeah a water key can come in handy for any car or suv say your barely make it to a gas station and say there not opened 24hrs a day but check to see on there building if theres that lil box that covers the water key valve..you my need plyers or a cresent wrench to open the plate but the water key will work! and you can get water that way..you know who also makes great knives! look up and check out "jason brous knives" they may cost alot but there one of a kind!. great vid btw! keep them comeing! :D
Boba Fett symbol is Krate Dragon skull
No it’s a mythosaur
I don't use chapstick
Look at Trunite flashlights. Small, lite and very bright. AAA battery. You won't be disappointed. The T01 is just $6.95 and I purchased 25 of them for gifts.
that model looks nice! ill look into it, thanks for the heads up!
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too slow buddy lol
Why don't you carry a firearm?
ive been meaning to get me a keltec p3at pistol but i keep putting it off, ill get one soon though.
texas.... no gun?
my gun had a problem, had to be sent back to ruger for warranty. ill have a new pistol by next edc video