10 Everyday Carry (EDC) Items Real Men Should Carry 

I just carry black airforces, a ski mask, and a glock 17. You'd be surprised how much more stuff you can aquire throughout the day

My Fathers rule on cash was to NEVER carry any in your wallet. Keep it your front pocket of choice and always keep the small bills on top so that's all that people see when you have to pull out. The change goes in the opposite pocket and thats what you use until it runs out. If you can you put a twenty under the sole of your shoe...Both if possible

it's a solid list I agree with it and I'll explain my choices Knife: I generally prefer full size(3.5in) or larger and I'm a fan of crossbar locks Pen: I've settled on Zebra pens for mix of quality and lower price since I have had some stolen by coworkers currently use a modified sarasa with an ultra fine tip ink barrel. I keep a stash of dollar store note pads around. Watch: I'd prefer a water resistant timex expedition however I'm wearing a samsung watch. Flashlight: this one I am all over the place I prefer a light with multiple modes and preferably a moonlight mode. I also prefer a clip I can attach to my hat (which is always part of my edc) for hands free operation. Then there's batteries or rechargeable with a battery option I can just drop in a new one and keep rolling if I drain a rechargeable then its out of action for however long it takes to recharge it. Multitool: currently I'm carrying a leatherman surge that has served me well with it's 2 knife blades, scissors, pliers and bit kit.. Wallet and cash: I'm using a "ridge" like wallet to carry a few cards and a money clip for cash which I usually keep a 20 dollar bill or 2 just in case. Cordage: I keep some 550 and 1100 cord in my vehicle too. Lighter: This another undecided choice for me I carry and prefer a butane torch and I have a habit of buying value packs of bic and/or scripto (do you know the scripto hack?) lighters that I keep a few in various jackets and in our vehicles. I like bics for "just in case " it runs out of fuel I can still use the flint for a spark. Battery bank: much like you I have them all over the place too along with a charger cord or 2 for phones and flashlights. Water bottle: I prefer steel water bottles because worse case I can boil said water for a variety of reasons such as purification, cooking, ect. Hat: Preferably a baseball style which has a bill stiff enough to support a small flashlight for hands free operation, provide shade for my eyes on sunny days, and as a handle to fan flames as I'm building a campfire which can happen often while I'm fishing throughout the year in Delaware. Gloves: I always have a pair or 2 of work gloves in my vehicles for duties such as collecting firewood, changing a tire during cold weather, and other tasks. This is my lineup. What do you think?

Two things I'll add that are part of my EDC: a good old-fashioned handkerchief in your back pocket, and a set of earplugs.

I agree. Excellent list! My state has virtually no knife laws. I carry a decent fixed blade, a Tops HOG 4.5 in a Red Hill kydex. I carry a Leatherman Wave+, and yes, the scissors are awesome. Zip ties to finger nail clippers, the scissors come in handy. I got tired of needing a flashlight to find a flashlight, so I carry a Fenix PD36R. My watch is a Casio GShock Mudmaster. Indestructible, functional. I also have a backpack I carry with me everywhere. It is a Mystery Ranch Two Day Assault. It has everything I need to spend an unexpected night in the woods or away from home, and useful things from an IFAK to phone charger, notepad, knife sharpener, batteries, p-cord, a folding saw, a Nalgene and carabiner, a small screwdriver set for fixing glasses or other small items, ect My wife calls it my purse. She makes fun sometimes, but it has saved our asses. When she gets a migraine, she isn't laughing when I am able to just pull out a little first aid kit and grab some Excedrin. I was a Boy Scout, and I have tried to be prepared for most situations since I was a boy. I started with a Swiss Army knife and a Timex when I was about 7. When any of my friends need something, from tweezers to a Sharpie, they ask me first.

Excellent list man, first time coming across your channel so definitely subscribing. Some extras i have in the car: - Headache tables, nothing like having your head exploding and no meds I also have some other meds - Bandana, just in case there is a fire and i need to cover my mouth - Emergency sowing kit - Just some needles, thread and button, this is for when i get to an interview/function and my button pops off - Mint Gum - To help with coffee breath when at a interview/function On me, i carry: Pocket Knife, Pen, Flashlight, small multitool, prybar, bandana/rag

Semper Fi, Devil Dog! I was surfing the tube and came across your channel and just hit the sub button. You've got a great channel and I always like to see my fellow Leathernecks thriving in this space. The one thing that I've recently changed in my EDC, due to receiving it as a Christmas gift from my wife, is the watch. I have forever worn a Casio ProTrek for hiking but now I have the apple watch and I really like all of the fitness stuff + weather + stock quotes, etc, but I know it is dependent on the net being up. I'll probably just put the ProTrek in my vehicle bag just in case. Looking forward to diving deeper into your content. Keep Rockin'

Good list. I also carry a chapstick and a small pillbox (with Benadryl, ibuprofen and excedrin). A multitool with a blade is good, so instead of the redundancy of another folding knife, I like a small fixed blade for self defense. My favorite is the Kabar TDI Investigator. It’s very concealable, comfortable & gets the job done. Also, with a bunch of stuff in pockets, it’s helpful to wear pants with extra pockets like 5.11 tactical jeans (extra hip pocket on both sides).

As a mechanic I carry everything on the list and a small pair of finger nail clippers. Great for quick trims or splinter removal.

Excellent EDC video, great insight! Pen and paper is actually a *really* useful one. I keep a pad of sticky notes in a slimline metal case w/ a couple short pencils. Pencil won't fail like pen, can easily sharpen with my knife.

Good video. I'm with you on everything here, and it's nice to see someone else think about cordage. I used to carry 550 but it was just too bulky for any real usable length. Now I use commercial Singer sewing machine bobbins which hold about 50 feet of 250 pound test braided fishing line. It's just a little thicker than the guts of 550 but about half as strong as 550 in a much smaller package that's about 1.5 inches in diameter and a half inch thick bobbin. Fits on my keychain easily. Keep up the great work.

I have a couple of the Olight UV lights. Has actually gotten me 2 free stays and 2 free upgrades at hotels.

I have most of those items. The things I carry on/in my jeans are my Sebenza, Leatherman Charge in a sheath/holster, and Olight Baton. I prefer the Baton as there are 5 different modes. Everything else is in my Vanquest Small Dendrite waist/sling pack. I don't carry a battery pack, but do carry 10' of para cord, an Olight i1R keychain flashlight as a spare and most of all -- a utility knife. I'll rotate in either a Gerber EAB or TPT Slide. I use more than my main knife. Watch is usually a digital Timex Expedition, wallet is a Travax Contour Ti. Good video!

Great video, you covered some items not normally covered for EDC and it was nice to see you recommending several of the items I also carry daily. Not so much because I keep those items as part of a dedicated EDC package but because many of the items you listed are what I'd call "common sense" items. Good job and thanks!

One item that I recently added to my EDC, was inexpensive blade utility knife for cutting, which saves my primary knife from dulling the blade (paper/cardboard). I like the Leatherman Skeletool, gives you access to a blade without having to open the whole tool.

Good list. I carry all except the pen/pad - I'm inconsistent with that (probably because I've gotten used to using the notes app on the phone). I really like the Olight i5T as it uses a regular AA or a special rechargeable (your choice), although I'm usually carry Olight's Warrior 3 to have a little more light (although I lose the ability to use regular AA batteries). I usually have a couple of the i5T lights and spare batteries in the get-back-home bag. I've ended up using a little leather holster to hold the light and my Leatherman Wave+. For stuff like cordage, battery bank, water, and first aid I have to go to the get-back-home bag, which is in whatever vehicle I'm traveling in. Additionally, I carry an sem-auto pistol and spare mag on me.

Good EDC items! One thing that I carry that alot of people don't, Is an Ankle IFAK. In the little kit I have a TQ, Sharpie, Z-Fold Gauze, 2 Chest Seals, Quic-Clot Gauze, and a few small Bandages. I feel that everyone should know at least how to use a Tourniquet and have one either on their person or in their vehicles. You never know if you will pull up on the scene of an accident or anything else that would require some way to stop major bleeding. Always good to have. It can save your life or someone else's life!

I just picked up a khaki vest that has like 10 pockets that are inside and outside. It can be worn in the hot months and it makes concealing any pistol very easy! I think these vests are going to get more popular, it beats wearing a man purse! None of the stores had them in stock so I had to order it online but got it in 2 days!

I really appreciate the content and the reminder of using the tactics and experiences learned in the Marine Corps returning to the civilian population 🤙🏻

I recommend you add a sillcock key, being able to access water from a outdoor spigot from commercial buildings is a must if stranded.

What a good video! A lot of younger men should watch this. Also, your list is super solid. Two additional things that I EDC are chapstick (in addition to helping your lips, it can be used as fire tender) and a pocket-sized container with my daily meds. Thanks again for sharing your videos.

I really prefer usb-rechargeable flashlights for edc, because you can always have a full battery by just topping it off. For keychains, the Nitecore Tube is great… super lightweight, great UI, different colors, $12. For a larger edc (18650 size), the Olight Warrior Mini 2 is great (it’s a hybrid edc-tactical light with a nice deep carry clip). I prefer the aluminum over the titanium for the lighter weight. Olight has sales every month or two, so always wait for a sale!

Hand sanitizer or wet wipes come in handy soooo often. You never know if sink isn’t going to be working or if you get something sticky on your hands. I use one of these everyday at the very least.

Good set up. I finally knock out a edc after running a channel for 2 year. Lots of stuff i can carry at work due to restrictions but thats what the ghb in my car is for

Everyone in the UK looking at the knives thinking “nope, they’d send me to prison for carrying that” 😂😂

Great video; I really love some of your suggestions and have them on my list now. I hope to see more!

Well informed video! I would add that butane lighters, although great for providing a jet flame and conserving fuel when not in use, don’t work well at altitude. For that reason, I get by with the simple Zippo insert.

A decent hanky. Wipe sweet, cleans phones and glass. Control bleeding. At a pinch a mask. Not just for covid, smoke, dust etc. On another note. I never hear anyone say this good reason for carrying a knife, cutting seat belts. Hear me out. I work for the Ambulance in another country. I take the calls. Atypical western nation. I have had a few calls over the years where seats can get jammed as do seat belts after an accident. Doing CPR or trying to control bleeding on someone caught in a car is a nightmare. Even though I can't direct you to do so, but cutting clothing sometimes can help. And the amount of lives that could have been saved if someone had a torch. Anyhow. In my country edc is not big and in most states in my country carrying a knife is illegal. I do for those reasons though.

Great suggestions! Thank you for your service! I like that retro fan in the background, we used to have the same one.

I do agree with all of your choices... myself I do carry a crkt provok.... heavy but quick deployment, pepper spray... "A little hotsauce can go a long way", a small streamlight is better than the olight's... "I used a olight for less than a year and it started giving out.. my stream light is going on 3 years now", a analog watch, and a leatherman with my ccw carry and a spair mag, as well as a eagle torch. I keep a bag in my car at all times that has a complete first aid kit extra set of clothing with a few food bars, 2 bottles of water with a empty water bladder and a small battery pack with solar panels built in, as well as some cordage and a fixed blade knife. Most items in the bag is vacuumed sealed to compress items to it's smallest components.

Good list and I’ve got a few additions. Carrying a hank in the back pocket is easy and very useful for cleaning screens, knife blades, wounds, wiping sweat. I have a couple of two-ply hanks from Frozen North Cloth Works. Another couple of good emergency items, in addition to a good flashlight, is a headlamp, which can easily go in the car’s glove box, along with a good pair of work gloves to protect the hands. I’ve got a small and growing pocket knife collection and I change my carry all the time. Favourites are: - Benchmade Mini Freek - Benchmade Mini Adamas - Spyderco Para 3 LW - Civivi Elementum - Civivi Odium - CKRT Squid I’m looking to add a Spyderco PM2, an upgraded Para 3 and a Zero Tolerance 0562CF. I have a few flashlights and my favourite is i5T EOS.

Nice EDC. The SAK Huntsman is one of my favorites, it has a great combination of tools and it's great for camping and bushcraft. I've gotten several colleagues and friends hooked on a decent EDC.

Love the channel, you are well spoken and know your products left and right! Keep up your hard work, I enjoy anything related to EDC, wallets, pens, flashlights, knives, utility tools such as SOG, leather man, etc. The more products you can review for us the better, even items such as luggage. So again, masks for everything, this is Alan, GREETINGS from Southern California!

As a mechanic I use a flashlight in my pocket constantly. I use a Streamlight that is a really good brand, has rubber on the end so I can hold it in my mouth and not chip my teeth.

Excellent and meaningful gear selections. Nothing outrageously priced and all great quality items. I have a few myself! Great video!

outside of a few differences, this pretty much covers what I carry daily. In the gear, I carry I balance between price and performance. I also know that the different capabilities within the same gear type will sway me one way or the other. Due to where I traveled for work I had to tailor my EDC to both urban and rural areas. While Nalgene bottles are great pieces of kit. You would need a nesting cup to boil water. I have a 1qt keen canteen stainless steel bottle that gives me more capabilities. I went with a solid tac pen that could be used for defense along with a window-breaking tip on it. The one area where I downgraded was in my single-blade folder. Too many of my nicer knives are now the property of the local police. They wanted it so they took it. Besides if I have to use my knife for self-defense am I really going to want it back. The only things I would add are a set of polarized safety glasses, a pair of clear safety glasses, and a handcuff key. Anything else should be added to bigger kits like a BOB or a GHB.

Great ideas! Really appreciate when EDC items are really used by the prepper. Thanks!

I carry a small plastic resealable bag with an assortment of band-aids alcohol wipes and antibiotic wipes.

Would suggest bumping it to an emergency $100. Has saved my ass more than once.

I suggest a watch with a barometer, altimeter and thermometer. I like to fish and hunt and that really helps. A $40 Casio does all that. plus timer, stopwatch, alarm, etc.

I would only add a minimal first aid kit-bandaids, etc. but with 2 aspirin in case of heart attack or just pain, inflammation and I days' supply of any essential medications you take. A handkerchief is a great multitasker-cleaning, drying, wiping, first aid, etc. Men of my Dad's generation (1920-2000) carried all this as routine-a pocket knife, handkerchief, lighter, penlight, watch, wallet, pen, keys, business cards/paper, leather belt and neck tie (good as emergency cordage, tourniquet, etc) and, when legal, a piece.

A Good Wool Blanket is a must have car item for me. It will keep you warm not attract attention and it can be used as a stretcher in an emergency. In my pocket I carry 18 ft. Of tarred bank line and a duck tape wrapped BIC lighter in a cloth jewelry bag. The no. 36 bank line has a strength of abt. 250 -300 lbs so it can be very useful in many applications. Other things I carry are multi tool, wallet and a phone. These items check all the boxes for me. Thanks for reading this. 16:03

Great list I already carry most of this stuff. Here are my specific items that I carry on my person every day: Knife: Spyderco PM2 or Benchmade Mini Adamas (I do have a Bugout too which I love but these days I prefer something a bit more beefy) Wallet: Distil Union Wally Sleeve - very minimal, holds a few cards and cash and has some nice features Lighter: Good ol Bic lighter. Zippos evaporate too fast and I don’t want to wrap them in rubber to retain fuel Paracord: Quick-release homemade paracord bracelet. Find a video on how to make your own quick-release bracelet. If you are in a dire emergency you will not have time to slowly unwrap your bracelet for 5 minutes. Quick release is secure but when you pull the knot it unravels very quickly. Very overlooked feature Watch: Timex Expedition Scout, simple analog watch that is reasonably durable. Although it does lack features compared to a digital watch Multi-tool: Leatherman Style PS. Super small NO KNIFE multi-tool (smaller than Bic) with hybrid pliers, wire cutters, screwdriver, file, scissors, bottle opener, carabiner, and tweezers. I don’t need another knife because I carry a dedicated knife. Can use one scissor blade in a pinch. Absolutely love this thing Pen: BigIdesign bolt action mini, great little pen Flashlight: Streamlight Microstream USB. Recharging isn’t a big deal In 2022. Although I might try out a regular battery light in the future POM pepper spray: I don’t care what anyone says, pepper spray is an excellent tool. I’m not going to have a knife duel to the death when I can just use this and GTFO in most situations. Even if you carry a gun having a less-lethal on you is a good idea Phone: iPhone 8+ still hanging in there in 2022 Happy carrying my friends

Surprised you didn’t mention a CCW. I don’t always carry on me, but I always have a Sig 320 xCompact in the console safe in my truck. Also, totally with you on a multi tool, and recently came across the Leatherman Style P&S. It’s TSA friendly since it has no knife (I carry a TRM Adam pocket knife). It has scissors, pliers, bottle opener, screwdrivers, and tweezers. And fits on your key chain.

Hello Sir, finally subbed. I keep coming back to your channel, to look at EDC items. I am pretty squared away in what I carry, but I have to give you credit for staying true to a non-rechargeable AA battery flashlight. I enjoy the simplicity of knowing all I need is another AA battery, which I carry three in my sling bag. I like the 4L Vanquest Large Dendrite waist/sling pack. Yes, it's a "fanny" pack, but I sling it over my shoulder, and for me it carries the EDC items, and preparedness items that I like carrying. I do like that lighter, with the butane insert. I just carry the Bic lighter. I totally agree on your points, good to see I am following your mantra with most of my EDC. Wondering if you could do footwear reviews, I am really in the market for a rugged, decent looking footwear.

Great video - might lead to another vid on items always in your truck. Small set of jumper cables, tow rope, leather clothes and compact shovel. Also a rain poncho and emergency blanket in the rear door slots are in my truck.

Would also recommend a handkerchief. Preferably one with survival tips. Zippo fire starter kit is very small and waterproof. Instead of flashlight I opted for a small headlamp. That way I have use of both hands. Also carry the Gerber Armbar. Small pepper gel and Smitty mini knife sharpener with whistle and ferro rod.

Great list. I would add a Sawyer mini with the multiple threads, and a p38 can opener. Also maybe lifeboat matches in case something goes wrong with the lighter (you know crap happens at the most inopportune moments). Otherwise definitely Battalion ready.

Real men are sober.

Outstanding edc items. I could wach these edc videos all day. Really loved the $20 idea. And the ⌚watch was really nice to My edc is 1 mini light 🔦 2 bic lighter 🔥 3 watch ⌚ 4. 5 inch folding 🔪 5 small pry bar 6 taurus 605 357 mag.

I agree with a AA or AAA flashlight. I also hate having to cycle though a bunch of useless functions. I want on and off. That’s it. I also look for a pocket clip that doubles as a hat clip. I wear a ball cap most days and the ability to use a flashlight as a headlamp is amazing.

Great list! I just miss one thing, the "boo boo kit". Not an IFAK, just the stuff that everybody could use daily. Medicine for head, stomach, and throat aches. Band-aid for small wounds. Small tweezers and a scissor. And wet wipes in my eyes are a must in this kit.

Hello, just came across your channel and you are doing a great job. Have already went through 5 videos straight. 100% agree on the BenchMade. The mini grip was my first from them but have since added a few more including the Bugout, which is just a great knife. And the pens also. I ordered a Bastion for myself and after receiving picked one up for my wife and oldest daughter that is only 13. But they are heavy enough she could use it besides writing. Also tried the Refyne , I know I spelled wrong, but find I have a hard time writing with it at times. On some paper it just does not want to write where the Bastion has worked. Have you had the same issue. Keep up the great work, thank you for your service. Stay safe and God Bless

Great Video ! My digital watch is set to 24-Hour mode with a NATO/EDC watchband (have to break both pins on the watch to lose it) and a Suunto button compass ! Modified my Zebra F-701 pen to use the Fisher Space Pen refill. T. Lipinski

Just found your channel and this video. I'm very new to this whole EDC so I don't carry much. Besides the watch, phone, and wallet, I carry a Trunite T1 or Trulite W1 flashlight. I love them both, small but very bright. My knife is either a Kershaw Clash with serration or Kershaw Dividend, light, thin and sharp. I also carry a Victorinox Classic pocket knife everyday, mainly for the knife and scissors. I don't carry pad and pen on my body, but have them in my car at all times. One other thing is always a Chapstick! The winters here in the northeast can be very brutal on my lips. So as you can see, I have a long way to go. But with your help, I'll be on my way. Thanks again for a great video.

Concealed money belt, paperclip, and for my daughter, a screamer alarm. I got stuck out of town during the gas shortage and bank closure in 2008 (no ATMs, places stopped accepting credit/debit), and now I never go without enough cash to deal with something like that again. Good basic EDC overview, and some nice upgrades for mine :)

Imagine my surprise to find out that I'm a man! My husband will be disappointed 🤣 🤣 🤣 Been carrying all of those things for most of my life (well, aside from the power bank since cell phones & easily rechargeable items came along later in adulthood.) always carrying a multitool as well as a lighter wrapped with gorilla tape have served me well over the years. From equipment set-up at work when a screwdriver or pliers are needed to minor first-aid needs where duct-tape has been a literal life-saver. The vast majority of those things (as well as my CCW) are all carried on my person because purses can get stolen so gentlemen, please encourage the women in your lives to carry EDC on their person too!

Your presentation is great, I really like it. I EDC either a knife or multitool, but not both at the same time. When I do carry a multitool (Leatherman rebar) I rock it in a #Clip&carry kydex sheath. #Knipex makes some pocket size channel locks. I always have a little keychain type pry tool, or even a #WalletNinja (it's a pocket ice scraper) on me, so I don't pry with a blade. #Dango wallet has a flat multitool card available. #Grimsworkshop wallet cards are great for many uses. A used gift card wrapped in duct tape, I'm always using. Ranger bands are handy (cut bike inner tube). I carry a larger Olight flashlight on the job. My G shock watch is 8 years old, replaced the battery before. Solar charger battery banks are handy when the power gets knocked out, my favorite is the one from #Wakawaka. My writing pen of choice is the Pilot G2, refillable, you can step it up & get a metal one. Another favorite pen is any Zebra pen, the full length metal one is the best. If it comes down to emergency cordage I rock a bandanna I can cut up or I always have folded up plastic shopping bags on me for trash, you can put em over your sock in your shoe & tie em to keep your feet dry/warm. For smaller items like #Dudewipes /chapstick/bandaids/mask/latex gloves/ear plugs, zip ties, Frensal lens, etc, I stuff it all in a #Viperade pouch. Subbed ur channel.

Great advice! I'll add a few. 1. If knives are legally iffy where you are, check out collapsible batons. 2. If you're someplace you don't know well, a compass will keep you headed in the right direction. The tiny ones are worthless. Get one a couple of inches across. 3. When you buy a flashlight, consider getting one with a dim 'moonlight' mode. It'll let you navigate dark streets without attracting attention.

Pretty decent list. Mine as follows: Knife-recently went to small fixed blade: Bradford Guardian 3 (love it). Also carry a copper scaled SAK (Farmer model) Pen-Machine era pen in copper Pad-Field Notes pad in a red leather Hitch and Timber cover Watch-Seiko SNK 805 field watch-HUGE fan of basic field watches, and this one just works. No batteries, nothing to distract me, its just a watch. That, and I have a thing for analog watches Flashlight-Olight copper model no longer in production. Takes 1 AAA, which the battery gets changed out every 3 months when my Quip toothbrush is refreshed :) Multitool-Leatherman Supertool 300 with blasting cap crimper-got this in the 1990s when I was still in the service. Did me tons of good, love this thing: Wallet-Timberland Slim. Very unobtrusive and has a money clip. I usually have small bills in it, but in my go bag (or man purse) I have several hundred as "emergency" cash Cordage-dont carry any on me, but have a bunch in my go bag, which is with me 99% of the time Lighter-clipper lighters. They are refillable, disposable Butane lighters. And they light when wet!!! The wheel is also squared off, so its easier to use overall. I went from my zippo, to bics, to these. And love them. Battery bank-10k one in my go bag, 30k in the truck. Dont carry one on me though Water bottle-green plastic issue pilots flask in my go bag (fits in the mag pocket). I generally dont carry anything larger than that on me, because I dont like bulk. Things not mentioned, I think you should have: Large bandana-you can get an oversized one, and it works well for a towel, snot rag, TQ, etc (NEVER use 550 cord as a TQ-it causes more damage than not using one at all. It does NOTHING to impede blood flow, and can actually cause clot issues). Chapstick-great for lubrication of zippers, ad hoc firestarter and flame extended when mixed with paper, good to prevent chafing (please apply to fingers first, and NOT the chafed area!!

The MacGyver EDC. I'm impressed. I normally just roll with phone, chap stick, folding knife, pepper spray (because not all defense situations require a 9mm), Ridge wallet w/ lock picks and a slim metal multi card tool and a P-07.

Great video, and subscribed for several reasons. I carry 2 wallets in the back pockets, the big one is what I use for everyday transactions. It also has 550 cord, spare house key, safety pins, paper clips, along with my main cash and credit card in it. My small wallet has ID, CHL, bank card, insurance cards, and extra cash of all denominations. ($20 largest) Horizontal on the belt is a 5" Spyderco Street Bowie I can draw left or right handed. P365 on left side. RF pocket is chapstick, nail clippers, Gerber Vise and the small Swiss army. LF pocket is keys only. Shirt pocket is a full size pen and 8 1/2" x 11" folded paper, reading glasses. I change paper weekly, as my list is (sometimes-lol) completed. The pen serves as a first line self defense. I carry a small bag in the truck, water, snacks, light, spare mag/ammo, extra knife, some 1st aid, masks and bandanas, ball cap, Bic. Only have 1 wrist watch atm. If I'm hanging local, I only carry 1 battery bank for my cell. If further away, I have a hand crank/solar/battery NOAA(AM/FM) radio w/USB ports and flashlight. I wear a thick belt AND suspenders, in case I have to pull the belt for another purpose. Since I'm over 60, I also often carry a cane. Most importantly, I work out 3-4 hours a week, (weights, heavy bag, slam ball etc...) And practice with canes. Thanks for your video.

Great video. I’m a big fan of Swiss Army knives and even have the victorinox swisstool. I would also recommend a headlamp with a red light function. The red light helps with light pollution when you don’t want to be detected and keeps bugs from swarming your face

A G-Shock watch, folding knife, and small flashlight have always been on me for as long as I can remember. The flashlight has helped me and other people more times then I can remember. I don't trust a cell phone only. It is just a cherry on top.

"The REAL men kit" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. It really made me my day... I always considered myself a "real" man, but from today on I'll reconsider it. Maybe I'm more a dog or a tree. Who knows...😁

Dude, you said you're in TX right? Where is your gun? We are a permitless state. Unless you are prohibited possessor, there's no good reason not to carry. Great video otherwise.

Nice list,i definitely agree on the some form of lighter,i usually carry a bic or some form of butane torch,havin one has helped.me.out more then once, I live in Newfoundland, Canada,and we get winter for like 7 months of the year,been a scattered time i needed a light to thaw out a frozen door lock on either a vehicle or a cabin

Semper Fi, Brother! I just came across your page, and subscribed after 3 videos in a row! My knife of choice is an Emerson SOCFK. I was carrying a Benchmade CQC7 but gave that to my brother (another fellow Marine) when I got the Emerson. Just personal choice. I wore a Casio G-Shock (the standard, $35 one) from 1983 (picked it up in Okinawa when I first got there) until 2007 (SAME ONE!!!) when I gave it to one of my workers in Iraq! It was still going strong! Switched to a Timex Ironman Triathlon, but I am really looking forward to going back to Casio. Considering something like the Rangeman... jury is out on this one. Thanks for the videos and keep up the great work!

Thanks for the video friend. I liked the suggestion for cord, I’ll be adding that to my pack

Knife:CRKT Heiho spring assisted with VEFF serrations. Watch:GShock PROTREK compass, altimeter, tide, moon phase, atomic time, constantly solar charges. Flashlight : Streamlight scorpion X Multitool:Victorinox stainless steel fully loaded with ruler etched on the handle Wallet:slim stainless steel clip And XD 40 mod 1 full size w/green lazer

Covered all the overlooked essentials by the common man confined to the comfortable complacency of American urban culture. Good job! Have had all those bases covered for decades, most with different tools than you deploy, but covered the same. Best Leatherman they ever made is the Blast. Don't make it anymore, but available on E-bay for about what I paid new 30 yrs. ago. Bought one for my son's b-day this month. Tactical knife I've carried for 30 years is the Gerber Combat folder with the false edge honed razor sharp, wicked knife. Hard to find now, but available for about 130 bucks. Was expecting you to touch on carry guns, but that is far to wide an area to cover with all choices being personal, and mission sensitive. My choices on Chicago's Southside were far different than my now very rural Tennessee. Gotta adapt to overcome, gotta prepare beforehand not during, because during crisis is ALWAYS too late. LOL

Damn good list & made me rethink some things in my own EDC. I normally carry a backpack with me at all times with most of these items in it already. There’s a few I’m missing that definitely make sense, and I’ll be picking them up soon. Like the water bottle & power bank. A couple things I carry every day that have helped me in the past is a little bag of zip ties. You never know when you need to secure something tightly, and cord can be a hassle sometimes. Another is nail clippers. Sure I could use my pocket knife or Leatherman scissors to cut them. But they are inexpensive, and fit anywhere.

Great video and I like your philosophy behind your edc! I actually just ordered the lewis n clark wallet the other day!

I currently carry a Ferrum Forge Arch Bishop 3.0, an Olight S1r Baton 3, an Ekster Wallet(amazing wallet), a leatherman skeletool, 2 bic lighters, a titanium pen from big idea design, extra cash 200-300 bucks in a concealed place on my person, and I have a tiny victorinox with tweezers and toothpick. You can do pretty much everything you need to do with all those items. Good video!

This is my first viewing of your videos. I thank you for giving a great presentation. Your diction was clear and your demeanor was calm and professional. Keep-up the good work. Thanks, cg..

Interesting video. I do not usually have the EDC mindset. However, I was intrigued that you had a lot of items that I pack out with me on the daily. The flashlight and cordage is a new, concept for me, so that is something I will initiate for myself. There is a couple of other things I have that come in handy for me. One is a handkerchief/bandana. Useful as snot rag, or wound packing in a pinch. Not to mention, it is good for cleaning my other item, reading glasses. That is a must for folks of my age range. I saw it mentioned once, I thought it good to reiterate.

Just joined. Really enjoying the content. The #1 thing I HAVE TO carry is a pair of reading glasses. The type I wear are foldable and fit in a cases that looks similar to a zippo lighter. I have about 6 pair.

Also, 1 or 2 safety pins on your keychain. They come in very handy.

OK, you got me with this title bro. watching intently..I have HIGH expectations.. Edit: so looks good! some notes...the I5R is a massive upgrade not just on recharge, but also has way better run times, with every type of battery. The cordage thing...ok, I agree, but now we are talking car and bag, which could be a series of vids by itself. A really cool way to carry cordage is to make it into a key lanyard. I need to check out that Thunderbird Insert! loving my zippo insert..but you make a really good point about seeing the fuel.

You have some great ideas here. I would add a handkerchief. It is good for use on wounds, wiping off the cat food gravy you got on you whilst feeding the cats at the farm, and I once loaned mine to a sobbing girl at a bar - boyfriend issues. In my car I bring my "day pack" when I am driving, especially through the boonies at night. It holds high-calorie snacks, water, lighters, etc. so If I dodge a deer and fly into the bushes from over-steering, I can sit snacking in my car if the doors won't open, and I can't get out till daylight when, maybe, the police find me. Someone died about a year ago near the farm when their car disappeared into the brush, and it wasn't spotted till 3 days later. Lastly, a tactical pen, such as those made by Atomic Bear, is compact yet it has a flashlight, a pen, tiny tools, and a "carbide" point for breaking out of auto-glass or bonking unpleasant people on the head. Hey, M-X, I wish we could trade shots of whisky! --Old Guy

I carry all of those but I would add a hank or bandana. Tons of uses. Battalion.

Hey man. First time here. Great video! The only thing that I would add is a small sew kit to make small repairs on gear or clothes. I keep a small one in the glove compartment. Contains a patch or two, glue, waxed thread, a strait needle, a curved needle and 2 different size buttons,. I once blew the crotch of my slacks out at a wedding and was able to repair them and continue the celebration. If I'm going into the wilderness it, I toss it in my bag. Simple, light weight, takes up almost no room. It has my made life easier many times.

Awesome video.. well thought out edc. Currently carrying a Olight S1R, GShock Rangemaster, Spyderco PM 3 Lite, Dango Dapper 3 wallet with a tether, Big Idea design TPT Slide with my key fob, chapstick, and kerchief in back pocket.. everything blacked out!

Another good thing about flashlights, you can hold one in your mouth when hands are busy. I use a SureFire headlamp and WMLs, but I keep a Fenix 3000 lumen mini flashlight on me at all times. It's GREAT light, goes for $60- $70 in 2022. It's bright AF, rechargable and has a pocket clip.

I showed this 'real men edc list' to my parakeet. It has now turned into an assault eagle!

Great list and quality tool recommendations, thanx.

I put a set of aluminum scale’s for A.W.T. On my mini griptillian and it really made the knife in feel and looks.

It's worth watching , I like the selection of all the gadget that you mentioned ...

Nice vid. A couple of suggestions: If you live in the city, a water spigot key. If not, a water filtration system. Carrying water is great, but you never know when you'll need more ... oh, and Semper Fi.

I second having a small amount of cash on hand and in your car or truck. I was stuck in traffic while evacuating the fire in Colorado along with everyone else from south of Boulder a few days ago. Low on petrol so pulled into a gas station. Their internet and phone lines were down so no transactions by credit card. Cash only. Luckily I had $10 in my glove box so I bought a few gallons. Will definitely be looking for on person cash carrying system and put at least $80 in small bills in my truck.

Always have a folded bandana in my pocket. I keep a Vanquest edcm huge maximizer in my car loaded with goodies. On my person: keys in a Northwall leather organizer that came with a small prybar, attached to that is a Roryvon a3 flashlight, victorinox sd classic in walnut. Wallet, knife, bandana, pocket carry a bodyguard .380 in a desantis nemesis holster.

Dude! Just found your channel and subbed right away. Great content! One thing that I do carry in my car glove box is one of the 12 hour bees wax candles.

Thanks for listing the items in the video and time stamps 👍

In a small pouch - Lens cleaning wipes, wet ones, breath mints (listerine pocket paks), and stall mates cause do do happens baby.

Just found your channel, great content so far this is the second video I’ve watched. Funny I use that exact same olight tonight to change a headlight on my car.

Excellent video thanks for the shopping list for my emergency bag

Perhaps its the old guy in me, but two things I edc aside from the things you’ve listed, are a handkerchief and at least a dose or two of Tylenol. The handkerchief has multiple uses in addition to it’s obvious one. And the Tylenol is obviously for pain and/or fever reducer. If you’re injured or you get a headache, not having to wait until you get home before you can treat it is great.

Baseline is a Swiss Army Alox Pioneer with pocket clip dangler, S&W J frame, Olight I5t pen light, slim leather bifold wallet, cell phone, minimal keychain with Swiss Army Congress, and a 7 round speed strip. Other items get added depending on the needs of the day, such as a fixed blade, additional gun, pliers, adjustable wrench, etc.

Get a watch with minute and hour hands. You can use it as a compass if you're out in the woods lost or whatever. Although I honestly use the Sun to find my East to West more than I use my watch face to find North to South 😅. Which is why I went with a smart watch. Now I can track my sleep, my heart rate, my step count, it has a GPS feature too if I want to track my path, it tells me the weather, gives me notifications from my apps and messages/calls, I can trigger my camera as well, it can also help determine time of death if anything were to happen to me. But I always keep a cheap watch with a face in my EDC bag just in case.

Good job with your video. Loved the list