An EDC Kit is the first line of defense against whatever life might throw at you. I fill my EDC Kit with proven gear and gadgets that not only make my day easier but serve as last ditch tools in case of an emergency. A good EDC Kit is light enough that you will have it with you but capable enough that it will be of some use. Remember an EDC Kit isn’t a Bug Out Bag or a Get Home Bag, it’s main mission in life is to make your life easier!
EDC Kit
Knife
- Spyderco Endura 4
: A classic pocket knife that won’t let me down. The VG-10 steel holds a sick edge and sharpens easily.
Multi Tool
- Leatherman Fuse: This discontinued model has been a staple of EDC for the past 10 years. It doesn’t have the latest gee-whiz super steel but it gets the job done. The Leatherman Wingman
has taken it’s place in the line-up.
Flashlight
- Surefire G2: Another oldie but a goodie in my EDC Kit. This is one of the old school non-LED ones. I really can’t recommend it as the battery life is pretty poor but it was pretty trick when I got it. I would go with a SureFire G2X Pro Dual Output LED
the battery life on this one is great and the high output is amazing!
First Aid Kit
- A decent pocket first aid kit: I use Adventure Medical Kits for all of my first aid needs. I think their kits are pretty comprehensive and come in a bunch of sizes and price points. For an EDC Kit I go with their Ultralight & Watertight .3
Carrying Case
- I pack all of this into a Maxpedition Pocket Organizer
Sundries
- Disposable Lighter
- Bandana
- Duct Tape
- Para-Cord
- Pen
- Glow Stick
- Hand Sanitizer
An EDC Kit isn’t supposed to get you through a Zombie Apocalypse it gets you through the daily disasters that we call life. My EDC Kit provides a capable companion and it is never far from reach. While it won’t supplant a Bug Out Bag or Get Home Bag it provides the first tier of a well thought out preparedness system.
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Can you explain your idea of “knick-knacks”? Those of us who are new to preparedness would greatly appreciate more details. Thank you!
You know, I never thought about putting together a small EDC pouch like this. It’d be PERFECT to put in the wife’s glove compartment. That way she doesn’t have to carry all the stuff in her purse, but she can have access to it as required. Just curious if she’d remember it’s there…
It is always worth a try! I’ve got my wife packing a Spyderco Delica 4, purple of course!