What is your EDC...Every Day Carry

[SloSheepdog]

My humble EDC - it works for me.

Buck Vantage - 420 HC works for my budget, fits way low into the pocket
Leatherman Blast
Zippo lighter (I like fire)
Keychain - Leatherman Micra
               - True Firestash
               - Flash Drive - encrypted backup of all personal data, and it's handy
Forgot to include - AA LED Maglight

[Docwatmo]

An updated Copy of my EDC (All this is on me except the Pistol while at work as we are not allowed).



TSP Challenge Coin (Cuz I am always in the mood for a free cup of coffee )
Ruger P85, 15 +1 (Sometimes I carry a spare mag but most of the time its just the 15 shots, I figure if I can't stop a threat with 15 shots of +p 124 G JHP's, then I'm doing something wrong LOL)
Ink pen that is always on my shirt, (I have a duplicate inside the black notebook case).
Black notebook case contains a couple zip-lock bags, and a write-in-the-rain notebook and a spare $20 (or sometimes $50 if I have the extra).
Pepper spray (For work, since I can't carry at work).
On the pepper spray is a loose wrapped 15 or so feet of paracord that acts as a drawstring to get the pepper spray out of my pocket, as well as just extra for when needed.
Leatherman Charge ALX in the heavy duty leather sheath (The Leather sheath is a MUST)
A CRKT M21-14SFG Folding knife.  TOUGH great EDC Knife.  I use the hell out of this thing.
Wallet
Casio SGW-100B Watch
HTC Touch Pro 2 Smart phone (With more apps than I can even begin to name LOL)
carabiner clip water bottle holder (this is on the keychain but goes on my belt when I carry a water bottle
Pelican 2360 Flashlight.  A cheaper alternative to the expensive tactical's that is bright enough yet cheap enough to not worry about.  2 - AA batteries.
Key-chain contains a Scout Firesteel (Unbelievably good fire starter THANKS KIMBERTAC for the gift).
Also on the key-chain is a TSP SAK Trecker (non serrated)  (Another great knife/tool)
3 small carabiner clips because they are just so handy
30 foot of paracord in a beavertail
Childs indestructible liquid filled compass (gift from a very special group of 4 to 6 year old's so I carry it on me always to find my way home)

[jericanman]

my edc is fully detailed here with photos . http://thesurvivalpodcast.com/forum/index.php?topic=29992.0

but a quick list for this thread

wallet , gerber evo, and key chain.

wallet contains ;
gerber eab ,
small note pad ,
pencil, safty pins ,
plasters
old card wrapped with ducttape ,
few painkillers

my keyring going left to right.

bic lighter ductaped to paqra cord and on a quick release clip,
fire steel,
dog identification holder with 2 hay feaver tablet in it. (stopps my runny nose when the flowers are out ),
small velcro pouch with 2 large safty pins containing a small led light,
my work and houser keys on a extending / retractable clip,
gerber artifact,

all conected to my wenger quick release chain  and a big carbine clip.

one mini rough rider midnight swirl pocket knife (non locking)

thats the basic list.

its detailed in full on the thread i linked with photo's of the gear. allso includes details of my AEDC (allmost every day carry bag)

it my bag that i have most of the time but not at work.

[homeshow]

Springfield armory XD-M  4.5 W/MATCH BARREL  in OF green. Spare mag and remington 06T2A1 Pocket knife.  Is my new carry.  In the truck is too much to list.

[Locomoco]

I've got two EDC groups.  One regular one, and a work-oriented sheeple-friendly version.  Here's normal version:



And this is the sheeple-friendly version:




These pics are two years old however, I'll  try and get an updated one out in a bit.

[Veritas]

Loco,
I wish you would list the stuff you have in your pics (name / manufacturer) so I could look into them further. Thanks

[Smith]

Ok ya'll. Tear it down and let me know what you think, whats missing, etc.
Added URLs if you see something that you like.

Smith's EDC



From left to right.

1. Banana Republic Messenger Bag, http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=25789&vid=1&pid=770595&scid=770595032
2. Smith & Wesson MBS SWAT Knife, http://www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-SWATMBS-Serrated-Assisted/dp/B00137EWYE
3. American Flag Bandana
4. $12.50 spare cash
5. White Hand Towel
6. Cigarette Lighters
7. First Aid Kit in Ziplock bag, includes (2% tincture iodine, aspirin, benadryl, band-aids, gauze, med tape, cough drops, tums, needle & thread, eyeglass repair kit, cotton balls, chapstick, q-tips, alcohol wipes, vitamin c tablets, sealed matches)
8. Gray Poncho
9. Comb
10. Hygeine Items in Ziplock bag (dental floss, toothbrush, toothpaste, safety razor)
11. 15 or so ft paracord
12. 10 zipties and rubber bands
13. Duct Tape, http://www.readymaderesources.com/cart//outdoor-equipment/duct-tape-2-50-rolls-/prod_2939.html
14. Flash Drives with personal files on rattlesnake parachord fob (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhO_j65tWSQ). Has 13 rattles if you know what I mean.
15. Mini-Maglite
16. Map of the metro area
17. Notebook & Checkbook
18. Pen, Red Sharpie, Small Pencil
19. Cellphone (without monitoring devices) and Charger
20. Cole Haan calfskin wallet
21. B&N Nook, has survival & first aid manuals downloaded as well, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/nook-simple-touch-barnes-noble/1102344735

22. Keys with can opener, cuff key, & SABRE Red pepper spray (http://www.sabrered.com/servlet/the-82/Quick-Release-Pepper-Spray/Detail) shown with packed bag below.



So whats wrong/missing?
FYI, I live in a super-urban area.

[ttubravesrock]

Good ideas...

I need to assemble mine into situation specific backpacks, then photograph.

[mikem]

Okay here are my EDC items... This all fits in my bag (with a laptop, notebook, lunch and 1-3 books amongst other things; I've got the packing down pat at this point The preps weighs about 7-8lbs, but I walk to work everyday and am so used to carrying it everywhere that it really doesn't lead to any fatigue or irritation.


Maxpedition gearslinger bag:



2 small molle velcro pouches hold all my edc stuff:



Smaller pouch is first aid:

4oz burn free
MRE water heater
2x hot hands hand warmers
2x breath of life emergency masks
various gauze / tape / dressings
quikclot trauma dressing
quikclot 1st response dressing
sutures
alcohol sanitizer
tincture of iodine (good for wounds and water treatment)
superglue (poor man's stitches - this has saved me hundreds on stupid ER visits
tweezers / scissors / razors / etc
ibuprofen / percocet / anti-diahreal / anti-histamine / aspirin
1x box extra contacts / eye cleansers


Larger pouch is general utility:

granola bars & instant coffee
plastic bags
hunting/fishing license
AA/AAA batteries
2x lighters
4x matches
2x firestarters
1x inferno flint
100ft paracord
1x pair dress shoe laces
1x pair boot laces
1x extra mag + 8x extra .380 rounds
mini blade sharpener
smith&wesson tactical LED flashlight
sewing kit
min roll duct tape
10x monocle
leatherman multi-tool
smith & wesson swat auto-opener knife
corkscrew + bottle opener
mophie powerpack for laptop / iphone / usb devices
various peripheral cords


and of course, the EDC items that I keep on my body everyday:

gerber xenon light + larue armadillo opener on keychain
benchmade ruckus knife
ruger LCP .380
homemade paracord bracelet
bic lighter (they last forever!)
iPhone 4
berts bees (good for chap lips and a variety of other random topical uses)

and the most important carry-along - the macallan 18


When sprawled out it sure looks like a lot, but it's been added over time and after a few instances where this stuff really came in handy and I've learned to value it highly. Enjoy! 

[November Foxtrot]

OK here is mine:
On person:
Gerber crucial tool
Mini folding knife.  Key chain.
10ft 550. Key chain. 
BIC
Smokes
Blackberry torch for work
SW cuffs in paddle holster for work
Android HTC thunderbolt.  Not pictured. 
Lens cloth.
Eye glasses.
Hi point c9 in a Fobus paddle holster.  All I can afford right now.
10 rds hydra shok 9mm. In mag. 
Button compass.  Key chain. 
Magnesium fire starter. Key chain.
Safety pin. Key chain.
Mini led light.  Key chain. 
Carabiner.  Key chain.
Luminox.  Wrist. 
Bluetooth earbuds/ headset with USB charging cord .  Tsp!
House Key.  Key chain. 
Car fob. Key chain.
Cuff key.  Key chain.
Leather belt. 
Extra car fob. Loose. 
Pen/stylus combo.

In my edc bag: Rothco model? Messenger bag.
Extra c9 mag. 
150 ft 550 
FULL fak. 
Gerber folder.  Model?
9v batteries. Sealed. 
Steel wool. Sealed. 
Cotton balls coated in vaseline.  Sealed.
Water proof matches.  Sealed.
11in1 tool with compass. Generic. 
Husky multi tool.
Husky skeletonized stainless folder. 
Buck fixed blade. Model? 550 wrapped handle with shealth. 
OD green shamagh. 
Steelers knit hat. It's December in pa. 
Under armor gloves. 
Ear plugs. Range kit. 
Rem oil.  Range kit.  Multipurpose 
Range glasses. 
Allen keys.  For C9 and ak on occasion.  Range kit.
Snare wire. 
Superglue. 
Gucci tactical prescription Sunglasses. From my wife. Not pictured.  It's December in pa.
Cheap lighter. 
Mini carabiners. 
Trash bag. Extra large. 
Duct tape. 
Aluminum foil.  Taped. Not for hat making.   
Zip ties. 
Poncho.
Ak mags on occassion. 
Mag lite. 3aaa. Model? 
Cheap 2aaa led. 

Everything on my person and in my bag is meant to be interchangeable because of my job and security protocols etc etc and as someone stated earlier, sheeple friendly versions of EDC . I also have a much larger BOB in my car with all of what u would expect. Depending on the days plans I carry an ak carbine length in the trunk outfitted with light/laser etc.
I also have a second Rothco msgr bag with the laptop,  business crap and the like in it. Of course I carry my wallet with ccp, id badge, ol, plastic,  cash, checks etc on my person. I keep an inverter and every device charging solution known to man in my at work carry bag. AWCB?

New to prepping so advice is welcome.  Also anyone from the Pittsburgh area?  Thanks and merry Christmas!

  http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l551/noface2881/IMAG0019.jpg

 http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l551/noface2881/IMAG0022.jpg

 http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l551/noface2881/IMAG0021.jpg

 http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l551/noface2881/IMAG0020.jpg

[DocRokRx]

and the most important carry-along - the macallan 18

May I suggest a very important tactical substitution?
 The Dalmore 

what a great kit you have! i really need to get on this stuff, I'll just have to get over the "you're crazy" looks from my wife

[jericanman]

from left to right

high strength magnet ( will hold knifes , my Gerber multi tool, even hammers and outher heavy items for hands free temporary tool storage while using hands)

keys on paracord

wenger keychain with

mini sharpie,
gerber artifact,
dog whistle,
mini dog id capsule (contains hayfeaver tabs)
clipper lighter
home made mini spork,

paracord bracelet,
gerber multi tool,

rough rider midnight swirl pocket knife, (in UK so no large locking knifes allowed)
civilian labs Kevlar clip wallet ( has a few band aids and pain killers)

my phone (cheap but packs a good LED flashlight)

[Photo-Logic]

This is everything I carry on my person on a daily basis.





Ruger P95DC

Leatherman Wingman

CRKT M21-14SFG Knife

Stainless Steel Pen with hidden knife inside

Streamlight Microstream

Brass Keychain with keys and Leatherman Style CS

Kindle Fire

Cell Phone

Bluetooth Headset


Spec-Ops T.H.E. Wallet containing the following:

Driver's License
Money
Credit Card
Insurance Card

Swiss Tech - Micro Tech

11 Function Credit Card Tool

7 - Band-Aids

2 - Alcohol Prep Pads

2 - Zip Ties

1 - Quart Sized Ziploc Bag

1 - Straight Razor Blade in Cardboard Wrapper

8 feet of Duct Tape Wrapped on old Insurance Card

10 feet of Electrical Tape Wrapped on old Insurance Card

12 feet of orange Trail Marking Tape wrapped on old insurance card

6 Square feet of Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

2 Pieces Double Sided Foam Tape

2 Pieces of paper

Ferro-Rod with Metal Scraper Tool



Not Pictured:

18 feet of Stainless Steel braided picture hanging wire which goes in the sweatband of my hat

BIC Lighter

[mikem]

^That wallet kit is ace! I'll have to borrow some ideas there..

[Michael Johnson]

jericanman,
Why the dog whistle? Is there a secondary purpose for it? or do you use as intended for training dogs.

[jericanman]

yeh the dog whissle strangly enough is for my dog. 


lolz

when he is off the lead and their are femal dogs about its the only thing that gets him bk to me,

he aint had the snip and he is one randy dog !!

[zfr13]

Here is mine;



-samsung galaxy s
-leathermix handmade wallet( http://www.leathermix.etsy.com)
-fenix e01(http://www.ebay.com)
-gerber bear grylls
-leathermix leather shackle bracelet( http://www.leathermix.etsy.com)
-telepen
-gerber shard( http://www.ebay.com)
-metal key usb
-paracord lanyard
-pill box case
-spyderco bug( http://www.amazon.com)

[The Professor]

Every day, where-ever I go, whatever I do, this stuff is always on me



Pistol is an NP3'd HK USP45 Expert w/ 2 spare NP3'd mags
Flashlight is a Surefire CombatLight (pre-Z2 designation) w/ 120 Lumen incandescent lamp and shock-resistant bezel
Leatherman Wave
Custom Emerson Folder
Basic Zippo
Crackberry w/ Bluetooth Jawbone

The Professor

Well, I recently looked back upon this thread and realized that I'd made a couple of changes in the past two years.

Here is my current daily carry:

Not much has changed:



H&K USP 45 Expert
2 Mags
Zippo
Custom Emerson Folder

I have changed my Daily flashlight, though.  I recently switched to the FirstLight Tomahawk after having a few excellent opportunities to beat the heck out of it and use it under some very trying conditions.  It fits into my regular light-carrying holsters, so there was really no major changes to anything else.

You'll also notice that my Leatherman Wave is missing and I'm now carrying a Spyderco Endura. I haven't been using the Wave, very much, so it's been relegated to my man-purse (a Maxpedition Jumbo S-type Versipack).  The Endura now rides clipped to my off-hand pocket and is a dedicated "defensive knife" (i.e., it doesn't get used to cut open boxes, etc.).


One thing I've gone to recently is carrying a different pistol for more formal, dressy-type functions.  There's absolutely nothing wrong with my USP.  I consider it quite handsome.  But, sometimes, you just want to have something with a little more "Cool" factor.  Certain people, if they see it, will understand.   You young'uns probably wouldn't get the reference, or the "coolness" of this pistol.  For me, it's right up there, just above the Devel and the ASP. 



Detonics Combat Master .45 ACP
2 Wilson P47 mags
Surefire Z2 LED Flashlight
Emerson Custom Folder
Gerber EDK
Custom Neck-knife (dedicated "defensive" knife).

And for those who are curious, the Detonics has a custom-made Alessi, Bruce-Nelson-inspired, hip holster and mag case.  The wife absolutely refuses to be seen with me in my (original) Milt Sparks Six-Pack (and yes, I have it's sequentially-numbered matching brother along with a custom-made double-Allessi Shoulder Rig).  It is an original Detonics (Seattle, WA), not a New Detonics, "Ahern" Detonics or Detonics Defense.

Sometimes, you just gotta put on the bling.

The Professor

(Oh, and yes, I still do carry a cellphone, in my case it's a Samsung Infuse in a Ballistic-brand Hardcase w/ rubber protector. It's not in the photos because it takes better pictures than my older digital camera.)


Oh, and FWIW, I'll carry this to gunshows and to Prep Expos. . .just for the awesome esoteric reference purpose.

[Pipewrench]

iPhone (in Otter Box Case)

[/quote]
For the iphone the otter box works well for protecting impacts. Mine fell out a second story window onto a concrete driveway a year ago and its still working fine. Don't let the "otter" part fool ya though cause its not a great waterproofer.

[Mister Dark]

Posted this in another thread, but hey, why not.



2nd gen G19 in a Crossbreed Supertuck
Spare mag
keychain with:
*Spyderco Dragonfly
*Streamlight Nano
*P38 can opener
*Keys
Bic lighter
Fenix E21 flashlight
Wallet with:
*several feet of duct tape
*several feet of aluminum foil
*Tool logic cardtool
*debit cards, id, cash
Leatherman Skeletool
Bandanna

(not pictured: Blackberry data phone)

All this is on me, all day, pretty much every day.

[3bears]

living in the UK, I suffer from some seriously clipped wings as to what I can actually carry....

this does cover most of my needs however

[Warpalli]

This is my EDC Chain, it's basically a wallet chain with the stuff i use everyday,  I have a mini pocket screwdriver, a bic lighter, A mini LED flashlight, and a bottle opener.  On the leather strap i had a can of pepperspray that hung at belt level on a quick release, however it popped off and i lost it,  The rest of my EDC not pictured is my I-phone (Used it to take the picture)  and i forgot to snap a pic of my small Ozark Trail pocket knife i picked up at walmart on the cheap,  If anyones got any ideas on how to better secure pepperspray so it can hang at my belt level, but still pull off quick while being secure LMK im open to Ideas.

[Docwatmo]

I have a 6 inch paracord pull string tied to my pepper spray, it is in my pocket with the cord hanging out.  I just tug on the cord and it comes out in my hand.  I have 2 pair of jeans that have the "Painters" pocket on the thigh for paint brushes, the bottle sits in one and the paracord pull tucks into the lower one so its handy without dangling.  Works great.

[jsimon8845]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1x38rhfwkctxmbf/IMG_20120701_133345.jpg

All this is on my person at all times, fits nicely in one of several pairs of 5.11 Stryke Pants

• Epipen (Unfortunately, I'm allergic to peanuts)
• CRKT My Tighe assisted open
• 2 pens and a pencil (nothing special, Staples)
• LeatherMan SuperTool 300
• Surefire E2D with the LED conversion
• Keys to all sorts of things
• Bluetooth
• 3 inch USB cable for my phone
• Earbuds
• Wallet
• SKD PIG Gloves (really just for shooting, but they don't take up that much space, so I carry them everywhere)
• Several USB drives, little blue one is a Windows 7 install drive, LaCie Key is a OS X Lion install drive, Black ADATA is just 16GB storage, and the black one on the left is a bootable Linux drive. Let's me use most computers without leaving a trace that I was there.
• Car key

Not in the picture

• Galaxy Nexus (it took the picture)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
• Extra batteries for the flashlight
• Flint and steel
• Travel roll of duct tape
• Duncan imperial yo-yo (got to pass the time somehow)
• Chargers for all my electronics
• Paracord bracelet
• Dive watch

[Stubs]

Well Here's What I have with me everyday.  On me until I get ready for bed then all in one spot on my dresser and reloaded in the Morn.



From left to right top to Bottom.
Fire/EMT Radio
Edge Safety Sunglasses (interchangeable Lenses Much like the Mil-spec Oakley's 1/2 the price)
Keys (House, Truck, Work, Firehouse, SOG Mini Knife, county comm LED Light, Bottle Opener)
Hand Cuff Key (transports)
Folding Knife (Christmas Gift From Chief, has serated Edge, seatbelt cutter window punch)
Brinkman Cheapy Flashlight that has been great to me for 2 years now)
SOG  EOD Multi Tool
Fossil Watch
Maxpedition Key Hook
5.11 Boot Knife.  I have a second one on a necklace that i will wear when its Shorts season

Also I Always have my GHB in the Truck or on me



I ma do a breakdown of it but thats for another Thread!

[Dollarbill]

Samsung Galaxy II S and spare battery
Times Expedition watch
Gerber EAB as a money clip
Decent quality pen
Classic Swiss Army knife and Streamlight Nano on the key chain
Mini BIC lighter
Lip balm
Gerber Dime multitool
Lastly, a hat

[fritz_monroe]

Here's my current EDC.  I'd add a handgun is there was any way that I could get a carry permit.



Left front pocket:
Money clip/wallet
Leatherman Freestyle (below wallet)

Right rear pocket
Memo Mate notepad (the green aluminum thing with the pen)

Left rear pocket
cell phone (Tracfone LG800g)

Right front pocket
Gerber Ripstop I
Keyring (green capsule contains spare cash)

The pouch (in coat pocket or cargo pants pocket)
Maxpedition Micro pocket organizer
Left side
Rite in the rain notepad
Burt's Bees lip balm
Leatherman Style CS
Fisher Space Pen ST
Emergency whistle

Right side
Bic lighter
Tech Tool LED flashlight/fire steel
Ziploc baggie with bandaids, alcohol wipes, Neosporin, dental floss

Still to add:
Better single AA or AAA flashlight
OTC medications

dollarbill, how do you like that Gerber Dime?  I thought about that when I got the Leatherman Style, but I wanted the spring loaded scissors on the Leatherman.

[endurance]

Here's my current EDC.  I'd add a handgun is there was any way that I could get a carry permit.
...
Still to add:
Better single AA or AAA flashlight
...

That's a hell of a kit, fritz!  If I could get away with cargos at work I might try to be similarly set up, but dress slacks look pretty odd with overstuffed pockets.

A couple lights worth putting on your list to check out are the Sunwayman V10A and V20A.  The V10A is their single AA version and the V20A is their double AA version.  I've owned many lights in my day and finally settled on the V10R, which uses one CR123 (or RCR123).  The features that stand out to me is:
Physical protection to reverse polarity (if you put the battery in backwards it doesn't work vs. burning out the circuit)
Infinite variability from zero to max light with a dial adjust
Forward clicky on switch, so you can use the momentary on feature for tactical situations
Reversible clip that actually stays on (at tail cap to keep it high in your pocket or reversed so it can be clipped onto your hat brim as a headlamp (a feature I'm absolutely thrilled with))
Can be stood on its tail for room illumination
Incredible battery life in lower settings (up to 40 hours on a single AA battery, up to 100 hours with a 2 AA batteries)
Can be used with a variety of batteries including rechargeables and lithium

Just one that's worth a look.

If you want itty-bitty, consider the Fenix LD01.  It's a twist on, but has a low, mid and high beam you can cycle through.  Despite using only a single AAA battery, the lowest setting allows up to a 27 hour battery life (if you get the 72 lumen model.  The 85 lumen model only has an 11 hour battery life on the lowest setting).  It also has a great reversible clip that holds it on the brim of your hat.

Just a few to think about.

[fritz_monroe]

Thanks, Endurance.  I'll take a look at that Sunwayman, I just have issues paying over $50 for a single AA flashlight.  I have been looking at the Fenix lights, especially the 72 lumen model.

[Bolomark]

Had my yearly checkup at the doctors today.
nurse said "lets get your weight".
so take out all your stuff from your pockets
2 knifes,
 cell phone
windproof lighter
mish metal and tinder.
flashlight.
keys ect.
buy the time i was done she asked if i had a toolbox in my pocket?