Edc ?

[Cameron_May27]

Alright guys so Im starting my new EDC . SO multitool wise is the leatherman sidekick any good ? I used to have a leatherman wave and it go beat up . I got it as a gift . And for fire im just going to be carrying my zippo polished lighter . And flashlight wise im a gonna go with a Eagletac TX25C2 . Is this a good setup ? Would you add something ? Would you take something off ? What would be a good way to carry all of this ? A holster ? Thanks for any answer !

[Tokwan]

First and foremost..identify what you need..and I mean really need...then list them down and see what you have in stock.
No you do not need a 5" fixed blade for an EDC unless u are living in the woods and u need to walk 3 miles to get to the store through a thick forest.

I do carry somethings with me daily, and they are there for a reason.
1. Zippo lighter..I smoke..so I need one.
2. A Kershaw speedsafe folding knife.
3. A Benchmade mini folding knife tucked in my paracord belt situated at the back on my waist.
4. A mini first aid kit with scissors.
5. A small CREE Torchlight.
6. A fire steel.

That is all as due to my environment and anticipated situation.

[Graf]

Regarding your zippo, wrap the outer case with 1" duct tape you will be surprised how handy that come in to use, remove the wicking and replace with cotton balls, if you ever run out of fluid and need a fire remove the cotton and spark it will take a spark much easier than the original wicking and the cotton works just as well, cut a ferro rod 1/8" and put it in the inner case next to the wicking now you have another back up, always have atleast 2 extra flints stored in the lighter,use a bike inner tube around the outer case where the lid cover meets the base cover it will extend the life of your lighter fluid preventing it from eveaporating for along time and the tubing also can act as kindling and will burn quite a while.

[MrFixIt]

My work EDC consists of 2 sections: 1 on my person and 1 in the service van
On my person I carry reading glasses, a pen, ring of keys, Victorinox SwissTool, SpyderCo Teanaciuos, wallet, comb, ID badge, and of course, a smart phone.
My other kit is in a small Playmate cooler and contains: phone charger, snacks, water bottle, extra lighter and cigs (yes, I smoke as well :(), and a light rain jacket.

[Rick]

I carry a man purse. Okay, it's really a shave kit bag but same thing. In it I have my unsmart phone & 2 spare batteries, bluetooth device for my hearing aids and phone, Anker battery (will power both phone and bluetooth), meds, spare hearing aid batteries and assorted cords for the anker to device use and sunglasses. On me I have my hearing aids, glasses, Kershaw onion, Kel-Tec PF9, spare mag, wallet and dog tags with medical USB.

[Tokwan]

Errr..a purse? Okay okay..don't press the button.

[finallyME]

Find the leatherman that works for you. I haven't seen a poorly made one yet. Get a flashlight that is as small as you can get. Make sure it is LED. A waterproof aluminum case is best. The brand doesn't matter that much. I bought a small waterproof, aluminum LED light that uses 1 AA battery, at a gas station for $3. Works great. The battery lasts a long time because it isn't a cree.

Carrying an edc around is a work in progress. You are always trying new things and getting rid of old stuff. Get what works for you.

[Rick]

Errr..a purse? Okay okay..don't press the button.

Okay, just for you, a possibles bag.

[Cameron_May27]

Thanks for all of the great answers .

[Sam]

I work as a cook in a retirement home, and do carry a pistol or large folder while at work.
When I am working I carry on my person the following items.
1. SAK w/locking main blade.
2. Pea lighter, it does not loose fuel like a zippo.
3. Fisher Space Pen.
4. Bandanna.
5. Small pill case w/ ibuprofen, Imodium, zantac, and allergy tablet.
6. Breath mints.
7. Key ring w/flashlight, swisstool keyknife, small magbar/flint, and whistle.
8. Hand cuff key.
9. FAK.
10. 15' of strong cord.
11. Wallet.
12. Phone and charger.
And in the fall/winter I carry a belt pouch with a headlamp, the area is prone to downed power lines.
I find that I use all of these things at one point or an other fairly often.

[Rick]

I find that I use all of these things at one point or an other fairly often.

Thank you, Sam. I had to laugh at your post on the hand cuff key and having to use it often. You'd think the cops would catch on after you got away the third or fourth time. :clap:

[hunter63]

Thank you, Sam. I had to laugh at your post on the hand cuff key and having to use it often. You'd think the cops would catch on after you got away the third or fourth time. [/COLOR]:clap:


Now that is funny.....I don't care who you are.

[Graf]

10310
heres my EDC the pistol Glock model 27 changes to Ruger LCP .380 during the summer, the small knife(neck knife) is kept in my wallet the case for the knife also has a small fire steel and handcuff key, the cotton balls also in the wallet, and Trojans for water or whatever? The Leatherman is a model 300 in the sheath also is the fire steel/mag bar/knife sharpener. The key ring also has mag bar/fire steel. My boots have had the laces replaced with paracord. i also always have steel Kleen Canteen 32 oz.

[Canadian-guerilla]

I have different EDC's that I use depending on each occasion

some common items in each
but a separate belt/pouches for each

city

bush - my biggest EDC

night - have to be careful with tools, don't want to get stopped by police with " burglary tools " depending on their mood

[hayshaker]

what i have is this a condor small utility pouch OD,green it measures closed 4/1/2,in widex 7in tall
contents are as follows
1,3/8ths firesteel
1,ifak
1.hemostat
1.3-a flashlight w-1.xtra batt
6,tubes tasters choice coffee
1.coleman compass
1.toothbrush
1.diamomd sharpener
1,pr,fingernail clippers
3,safty pins
1 sm fishing kit
1,spool dental floss
1,sm paramedic knife
1,mini swiss army knife
and that about raps it up

[1stimestar]

Car key, house key, post office box key on one ring. Mace and about 20 keys on another, my work key ring. A debit card, driver's license and some form of chap stick, smokes and lighter. I rarely carry a purse. I try to live with minimal excess. Anything else that I may or may not have on me, I'm not posting on an open forum lol.

[hunter63]

Phone
Wallet, w/ bandaids, SD chip w/Doc's......cash credit cards med info, Feisul lens, and safety pin,
Various papers....

SAK, small clip knife.
Money clip SAK w/small cash
BIC (don't smoke any more)
Cash
Brass match box, w/TUM's, aspirins HBP meds....
Change
Buckeye

Belt pouch....been posted many times...Mini BIC, Ferro rod, striker, multi tool, cotton balls.

Can not confirm or deny any sort of fire arm.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it........... and my phone is stupid.

[crashdive123]

Keys, wallet, smart phone, SAK, Leatherman Wave, Crashblade, custom folder, handgun (this week its a S&W 40 cal), Bic, band-aids, wide brimmed hat, mosquito head net, water.

[hayshaker]

rick the word your looking for is MURSE-man,s purse or waistpack,
wore one in hawaii for years. but in fla they lookat you funny know what i mean.
the word EDC i dont think existed in the late 80,s but back in the day that was my EDC bag,LOL

[hunter63]

I guess "fanny packs are out of style as well.....LOL.
Carry one when walking with the dog....has rubber gloves and empty plastic poop bags in it.......
I don't care if people laugh.......I'm old and can do stuff like that.......

[Farley]

One thing I have noticed about Zippo lighters as an EDC, they run out quickly and If you get dunked in the water, you're SOL.

As much as I love them, I just got sick of filling them or using my spare in its place because it ran out. These days I carry a BIC on me and have a spare in every bag I own including my camera bag.

Just a thought.

[Rick]

Gotta love BICs. Simple, easy, cheap. Still have a sparker when the butane is gone.

[tjwilhelm]

Here's my EDC, for what it's worth. I carry it in my pants pockets, on my belt, in vest and jacket pockets (as the season demands), and in a small Maxpedition bag as need be.

Here's my key ring. In addition to my car keys, it holds a SAK Spartan, a FireSteel, a "peanut" lighter, a LED flashlight, and a P-38. In the same pocket I have a CRKT KISS money-clip folder. I also carry at least two other folders when pockets allow -- if not in pockets then in my occasional-carry, small Maxpedition bag.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7225/7253033040_21cde88864.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/c3VG2N)Pant Pocket Kit 01 (https://flic.kr/p/c3VG2N) by tjwilhelm148149 (https://www.flickr.com/people/55445555@N06/), on Flickr

On my belt I have a Leatherman Wave. In the Wave holster is a FireSteel, a Magnesium rod, and a carbide striker attached with a length of jute twine. My belt also holds my 30+ year old Buck 110 and a Fenix LD20 flashlight.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/7253030454_5ee0ef28dc.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/c3VFgd)Belt Kit 01 (https://flic.kr/p/c3VFgd) by tjwilhelm148149 (https://www.flickr.com/people/55445555@N06/), on Flickr

Here are two shots of the peanut lighter.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/7192898304_081e659989.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/bXBu51)Peanut02 (https://flic.kr/p/bXBu51) by tjwilhelm148149 (https://www.flickr.com/people/55445555@N06/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7225/7192900072_11639960e0.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/bXBuAu)Peanut03 (https://flic.kr/p/bXBuAu) by tjwilhelm148149 (https://www.flickr.com/people/55445555@N06/), on Flickr

[Tokwan]

I have an old IMCO lighter..They also do not loose fuel as fast as a Zippo but I still lpove the Zippos...more classic style..hehehe....but the IMCOs are usually when I go on a a few days trip and I hate carrying lighter fluid with me.