Yep. I'm trying to consciously create my own EDC at the moment, mostly on a budget, and it has to be pocket carry. Jon's one this time is pretty good. I don't really need a knife (I have more use for scissors), so it would be interesting to see you compete on other combinations it carry. Mine would be 1 house key, 1 car keyfob, cards, cash (inc coins), screwdriver, torch, scissors, notebook, pen and mechanical pencil.
This was a brilliant video. Even my wife sat down and watched it with me. The interplay between you two remind me of me and my friends. Nothing says I love you buddy like a great insult. As far as the gear I call it 50/50. Jon’s wallet and flashlight, Jamie’s key ring and knife.
I love Jon's precision. In his typical videos he is precise with his speech and his selection of items. In this video, he is precise with his banter. Great video!
Nobody would see that and think "damn that's an interesting wallet" even though Jon thinks the bifold is so boring. You would see that bellroy and think "damn, that man has got a purse"
btw: I personally need a real BOSS-WALLET / Purse. 10 Cards - incl. Driving license, passport, credit and debit cards, club cards… So, keep your edc boy wallets ;)
I vote Jamie, I have the so called “boring” wallet and love it and it’s not a “PURSE WITH A ZIP”.. The knife is better with more functionality and I’ve been looking for that exact mini torch, nice and small and functions as you would normally expect.. No contest Jamie WINS. 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏 And “Community posts” don’t work on my old “Apple iPad Pro”…!
Lol definitely a fun video. Most EDC videos around YT are very serious. I have to go with Jon on this one! Zippered wallets are amazing!!! I was once feeling a zipper is childish, but it is just so practical! As demonstrated in the video. You can put cards, cash, coins, pen, memory drives, small tools, ... That said, 45$ is very steep for a zippered wallet 😅That's what I don't like about Bellroy.
Hi Eyal, thanks for the feedback - glad you enjoyed it - we're trying to create a mix of content - sometimes informative sometimes more about entertainment - to keep it fresh
@@JonGadget You two are doing great job 😊It's good to see Jamie as well, up until recently we didn't know he exists yet his appearances are very joyful
I gotta go with Jon on this one, I personally have arrived at a zipper wallet, and NEVER lost a coin, and it holds tools that I carry, and the RovyVon Aurora is the ultimate, especially the new ones with USB-C!
Great video; I had to vote for John because of the knie choice but Jamies choice of wallet I believed was the better of the two. The flashlights choices were both great.
Wallet: Jamie. Flashlight: Jon. Knife: Jamie. Keyring: Jamie. I don't mind the size of the Torro wallet, the Rovyvon has more modes/functions and the same argument goes for the Cadet, the carabiner I can clip it to my pants' belt loop. Personally I wouldn't carry everything in one pack like the security wallet, because if I lose it I lose everything. Great video!, this vs videos are always so much fun to watch.
Came here from the current challenge. Have to say, I prefer Jon’s wallet over Jamie’s. Jamie saying the word “purse” like it’s a bad word. Tsk! Overall, I prefer Jon’s choices. I like the wallet, the torch, and the knife (which I would not put on a keychain). I like both of the keychains though. I use a carabiner as my keychain. I have a lot of keys (thank you, work!), so the carabiner is the easiest way to carry them. I have an Olight Imini 2 attached to my purse (no room on the keychain-makes it too bulky in the pocket), and own a RovyVon A28U as well.
I love the Victorinox Bantam & Cadet. I reviewed these a few months ago - I rotate both, but if I had to choose, it would be the Cadet... Good choices guys and I'm liking the 'Top Gear' format 😁 Atb Gus 👍
Happy Friday Gus, Amazon serially over-charge on UK legal Rough Riders & Victorinox knives ( ditto for Civivi & other knives that you cant buy in the UK )
I'd go with the Bantam, but only if paired with a Classic. The cheapest Classic on Amazon is $19.79, so I'd have to shave that much off the other items. Amazon has keychain flashlights for less than a dollar, so that seems do-able.
Great video. I didn't like either wallet so that was a draw, gave the Rovyvon light the edge on the massive lumen advantage. The Cadet is my favorite alox knife, though the bantam is certainly not a bad choice. As for keyrings, I have concerns about magnets separating without my noticing if my EDC gets hung on something. The s-biners I have in all sizes and have used every day for years with no problems. Their versatility is unsurpassed. The Rovyvon carabiner is closer to an S-biner so Jamie gets the edge by a frog hair. Great fun! Best wishes to you both!
I built mine out for fun. Let's see what you think. Light: Olight 13T EOS: $20 Knife: CJRB Feldspar: $35 Wallet: Dockers Front Pocket Wallet: $12 Key Set Up: Victorinox Jett Setter: $25 + A cheap keychain to get split ring: $2 + Nite Ize S-Biner Locking Key Holder: $6 Total$100 USD
Whereas I watch this channel because Jon’s speech soothes me since my doctor cut off the ol’ Xanax scrip I’m going with Jamie. For the first time. And only time. I’ve already had my zipper wallet phase & living in the Pacific Northwest my lifestyle requires a bit chunkier key ring & knife choice. Jon’s Victorinox Bantam is too thin for my taste. I’d give it to Jon on the pen light, however (for the exact same reasons that I choose Jamie’s wallet, SAK and key ring. Current lifestyle is a bit less glass elevator and a bit more logging truck. Great video 👍🏼
Got to score you 2 a piece, Jamie with the wallet ( carry one very similar and have done for years, and knife ) Jon you take the flashlight and key ring. Can't be fairer then that lads. What you should do is put them through their paces say for 6 weeks then see if you'd still pick the same items. I'm thinking undoing that zip everytime you want to pay for something or get anything out will soon wear thin . But I'm old skool lol. Great video guys always look forwards to watching em. You do realise you missed out a pen from your selection too. But I'll let you off as I always seem to need one and ive usually left it in the car or misplaced it, 🤦♂️ Anyway have a great weekend both of you. Look forwards to the next EDC challenge. ATB Rob 👍
Jaimie needs to be in more of these. The zipper purse crack had me in stitches. Both of you should remember that the reason to buy Victorinox is the scissors (x models). Alox is the second reason. Well played both of you.
I think the one thing we can all agree on here is that Victorinox needs to bring back the 84mm Scissors.. Jamie on the Wallet (unless you're Canadian with Loony and Twoonies), Jon on the Light, Tie on the knife, Jon on the "Keyring"
So in actuality, you both went overboard. Night Ize makes some of the best and most functional pieces of gear. Now as far as the one Jon has with the magnetic function for a key ring isn't something you would want to trust on a long hike, or camping trip, much less in an emergency. You're taking more of a risk of losing everything. For example, while you're hiking and a limb catches it just right it is coming off. Jamie's idea is more practical for said situations. Now, however, to stay on a budget you can buy another key ring with all the functions as a key ring, flat and Phillips screwdrivers, bottle opener, and carabiner with at least a 300lb weight limit in a pack of two from Night Ize. It's very lightweight, plus it's got more functions in one piece than you guys put together and you can buy them either Amazon, Lowe's, or Home Depot both I'm familiar with here in the states. Priced around 10-15 lbs there or 10-15.00 here. Now with a light. I agree that rechargeable is and will always be more practical. But in your bag, you need to be functional anytime and anywhere light that'll take both a battery and recharging. Streamlight has that exact light. It is about 500 LMS, a few ounces, less than 3 inches with a key ring or paracord attached. 20-30 bucks. Knife. Kershaw makes a compact lightweight knife that's not only fully functional but light, and small. It's maybe 20-30.00. Cheaper on other sites I'm sure. Now we have all the tools, keys, lights, and knives under control we're missing a fully functional and practical solution to carrying it all plus what we normally carry. They sell a small compact carrying pouch. It can't only fit in your front or back pocket but also in any small hiking pack or the wife's purse. It does have a zipper "sorry Jamie" that's also waterproof. It has multiple compartments to keep everything secure and separated. I recommend the greenish color. It'll cost next to nothing for that. Plus with the money, you're saving you can add medical supplies like a bandage or button and thread etc. So you'll have less weight, and less tools and or gadgets. Oh, don't forget less than you both spent plus a higher quality. But I'm just an American that was born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains lol. Let me know what you guys think!
Being an everyday carry challenge, my vote goes to Jon, because of the ability to carry all the items together in one bag/wallet/purse whatever you want to call it 😊
If you have to unzip a wallet, its a purse. £80 for a flap of leather? And £45 for purse? You're insane. You won with the torch AND it was cheaper, bloody brilliant.
It's hardly just a "flap of leather" though. The Wingback is a handmade wallet made with high quality, hand selected leather. Worth it? That's merely a personal choice. For me it is (I don't own the Wingback though, but similar wallets with similar quality).
@@koudacyen sure, if you're a leather maker go ahead. If you are you should already have the tools though. If you're not you might end up with something roughly resembling a wallet for the same price. Maybe. And thats not counting the hours making it and designing it. People often underestimate the level of work, dedication and skill that goes into something handmade like that.
@@swe_nurse8121 Look up leather wallet making on RU-vid, it isn't that hard, simple and homemade things are better because you can said "I made that" Even if you have to make a few before it looks professional.
The combination of the 2 carry choices in this video are quite close to my own. Bellroy All Conditions card pocket (7/8 years old, still going strong) containing, Zebra f301 compact pen, Victorinox Alox Cadet, Olight I3T EOS. Cards and cash carried in the Bellroy too. Used to carry the Bantam but got lured by the 2020 limited editions, I also used to carry the Rovyvon A2 but found that even the momentary presses meant I would find it discharged. Yes the card pocket can be a bit fiddly but the ease of throwing into my front pocket, cycling jersey, sling, etc. for me is a winner. Excellent video and my votes are Wallet - Jon Flashlight - Jamie Knife - Jamie Keys - Jon