The BIGGEST Mistake People Make Getting Into EDC 

The biggest mistake people make when getting into EDC is buying gear that they see everyone else carrying online, and not gear that suits their needs. Then they end up with a load of gear they don’t use. Identify your needs and buy gear accordingly. Also, buy what YOU like. Just my input!

You missed a colon in: “The biggest mistake people make: Getting into EDC”

"stick to the budget gear" Also links $100 pens*

Taylor, absolutely love how you "jump" around in your videos. As a guy with lots of hobbies, many similar to yours, really appreciate all the videos that encompass different hobbies!

I enjoy seeing your videos that step out of the box. EDC doesn't have to be variations the same 5-8 items every time. I would get bored with that too! Your truck video was fun to see a different take on the overall theme. I fully support more videos that think outside the narrow EDC box! Also, looking forward to seeing what you do on your 2nd channel!

You deserve to love what you do, and do what you love, everyone does. Follow your heart, make the content that inspires you. You’re right too, allowing yourself to explore with making more diverse content, will totally help enrich your EDC content in one way or another.

Hey man! What an honor to be the catalyst that got you more into the EDC world. We're all certainly glad you've stuck with it! Love your videos bro and I can't wait for the WKF podcast with your and Jeremy.

I appreciate your take on EDC. The way you discuss it made for an easy entry point for me. I encourage you to continue to pursue all of your interests and make videos and channels about those things, too. Because you are able to create excitement in others when you share your passion. Keep exploring!!

Hey, I gotta say: big props on the SOUND in this video. Just rewatched one of your 2019 videos and the mic sound on this one is vastly superior: so much more depth and clarity.

I got into EDC because of my Grandpa. He gave me his pocket knife and showed me how to whittle tent pegs! We pitched his WW2 tent in the yard and I would camp out with my wagon, my dog, and my Chips Ahoy cookies.

Great video, but speaking of “EDC” I only recently heard the term EDC about 5 or so years ago. But in reality I have been EDCing for over 45 years! I’ve been carrying a pocket knife since I was 8, I’m 67 now. I carried a knife daily all the way through high school along with wallet, keys, pen & a flashlight as needed. In the Army I carried a Buck 112 and a SAK Spartan. As a cop same stuff but added a Solitare (still carry but upgraded to LED) All this was years before the current EDC trend. Big thing for me is I’m not really a big fan of modern tactical folders. SAKs, Bucks, Gerber LST, & traditional folders for me!

At the tire shop yesterday and the two guys were looking for a particular tire size. I whip out the Olight S1R-II. Dedicated flashlight ftw.

I actually started collecting knives after getting into EDC. My wallets, flash light, and others didn’t change much. But I keep finding different styles and design of knives fascinating, especially the budget knives. I love finding a freshly designed budget knives. I won’t stop collecting but it would probably be a long time before getting into that $500 line.

I actually got into EDC because of this channel and went looking for a proper pen and multi tool to carry around for work. Decided on the Gerber Dime since I only have my pockets to carry stuff and it's honestly one of THE best buys I've ever made.

The way I see it, you don’t really “get into EDC”. Everyone has their own EDC, whether they realize it or not. EDC is simply what you carry on yourself regularly. Some of us choose to carry more things, in order to make life easier for ourselves & be prepared. What we “get into” is watching & drooling over what other people are spending $ on & seeing what’s trendy...

Love the videos. To the point about the box... You do you! Never give in to the people that say, “Hurry up and entertain me with only what I like!” Drop kick’em and do whatever you want. Keep up the good work.

You absolutely nailed it on your point about costly materials. I use this account purely for commenting on other videos, but I’ve been wanting to start an actual account where I upload my own content. EDC and knives are areas of interest for me. A big realization I had about EDC when first learning about it as a subject is that literally everyone alive has naturally had an EDC, going back to caveman days. Ug and Og EDC’d sticks and sharp rocks. EDC really boils down into two categories: Things that are practical, and things you enjoy having with you. Some EDC kits put more emphasis on practicality, others on personal taste. The truth is, carrying a $300 piece of EDC equipment is always going to be more a matter of personal taste than practicality. There is no one knife, pen, flashlight, wallet, key organizer, watch that has $300-worth of purely practical use. As an example of prioritizing practicality over personal taste, my favorite pen to EDC is the humble Bic Round Stic. It does just as well as, if not better than, any other pen I’ve worked with.

$500 knife, at that price i'm buying a gun!!

You’re doing a great job with your channel. Most people on RU-vid seem gimmicky but you seem authentic. Make truck videos, make EDC videos, make balloon animals, whatever you want. It’s your channel.

Last time I checked, you are 100% able to do whatever you want with your channel. People don't like it? They can piss off. Just do what you enjoy and think others may enjoy with you

Couldn't agree more with your first answer. I can't deny that I love me some titanium and M390, but I have a special place in my heart for my $20 CRKT M-16. Thanks for the great content!! 👍👍👍

Damn man. I really really respect what you said in this video. I like your content, you keep things entertaining. I WANT you to branch out to other things, you make EDC fun and im certain you can make other hobbies entertaining. You have one life, do what you want to do, and if people truly like you, they will follow. Good for you man !

Had no idea I was an 'EDC' person all my adult life until I found these kinds of channels six months ago. Leatherman/Leatherman Wave, Mag-Lite 3AAA 5" mini, SKA, pen & Sharpie, Victorinox pocket watch on chain, etc... Glad to have found this community!

The great pocket debate will continue on the podcast my friend!!! 😜 #teamslantpocket #teamballroom

I find when I spend the money on quality things that I am going to use, I have more value in the tool that I have because it starts to become sentimental to me. My leatherman has been with me through thick and thin. I love this Chanel. It has shown me so many thing that have helped me build the best edc gear that I use all the time

Man, been shotgunning your content while filming today. Awesome channel! I feel like you're gonna cost me some money lol

Hahahaha “who has a shirt pocket” says the guy whose logo is a shirt pocket

Great video. I’m looking forward to seeing your content on the other channel. I do like your MOD content, coffee & whiskey content too! Keep on making them

Your videos are always good I felt sad that you stopped when you did on the other channel I always knew about edc but your channel does better showing more then just yours but others too,I was around since your second to last video of edc weekly,I just got my own this year but loved seeing others

EDC and camping gear would be interesting. A light day hike gear list would be pretty neat. Honestly just have fun.

Anser to the question is just, spending way too much money.

I think the major problem (I fell into this for a little while) is people buy a bunch of crap they don’t need or use. I’ve got so many little gadgets and gear bought over the years that sit in a drawer bc I simply don’t need it day to day. I also agree with you in that people jump to what they believe is the best knife or flashlight or whatever and then realize it’s not a design that works for them. Start budget, like less than 100 total for all your items, swap things out here or there and figure out what you like, then refine it with quality items

I really like all of your EDC videos, but I also really love to see those different and more unique videos like you did about your new truck, or the video you did about your new PC.

Make what videos you want; have your different hobbies; call this channel whatever you want. One of the many advantages of being your own boss. You do you!

So happy to hear u say u want to venture out from just your EDC nesh. Well done we all have more than one hobby.

Taylor your real fans love you as a person - record about any hobby and we will continue to watch you, keep up the great content

"Malt vinegar on fries? Hell Yes!" Subbed!

Check out the Spartan blades Zelos if you haven’t already. Love that knife. Superb quality and craftsmanship.

You do you bro! I love all those other things too… cameras, camping, trucks, guns etc….

Screw what people think- someone’s always going to complain! Love your content, I like the diversity. It doesn’t go stale.

I love my bronze Tactile Turn pen. The patina looks fantastic.

Good point. For a minute there it did feel like I was about to go for more expensive knives, but in the end all I got was a Boker Magnum Brachyptera to shove in my back pocket and forget, and a Civivi Praxis because from what I've seen, I figured it was the best price/value/availability combo. I literally saw a Benchmade Somethingsomething go for ~$2500 around here, so availability plays a part. And an Opinel No. 10 because it was dirt cheap and had good reviews, but that doesn't count, it's for my totally-not-paranoid bag.

Every time someone tells me to buy anything GM, I remember how I’ve paid for brakes, rotors, tires, and oil changes on my Toyotas, whereas on my Silverado, I replaced the entire rear differential, the brake lines 3 times, the transmission lines, the blower motor resister twice, and so on. All in the course of like 3 years. Most expensive piece of junk I’ve ever owned. Never again.

I found that having a variety of interests makes me need to explore other options for my EDC.

I just want to say I will always love your content. I love your edc content, but I’m here for your content period. I’d love to see you doing other things on the other channel.

Thanks for the variety and perspective 🔥🔥🔥🔥👌👌👌👌

Started with one Leatherman that stayed in my car unused for years. Put it on my keychain and found it useful enough to get another, then another, then some lights, then I had hundreds of multitools, Swiss Army knives, lights, knives, and whatnot

I have the Civivi Banter in my pocket and I love it. Small form, sharp blade, and it feels like a quality piece.

Thanks for answering my question!

14:17 same, I ride dirt bikes, mountain bikes, play hockey, I build computers and I am starting to get into the EDC community

Hey your truck is part of your edc love that vid. You have to have hobbies keep it up

I think when getting into EDC (and you eluded to this) you also need to evaluate what YOU are going to use. I don’t carry a flashlight except in my Jeep because I really don’t use one very often at all, others use one daily so it’s a great investment. I feel like a lot of people just jump right into wanting ALL the gear and they don’t really evaluate what they are actually going to use.

I’ve been doing EDC before the term was invented. I enjoy beautiful pricy high quality items as much as the next guy, but I found that the things I actually carry Every Day are practical and economical stuff that I don’t mind using hard. Today the design of the item and its niche within my system decides whether it gets bought and carried.

Taylor just keep doing the videos you want to do. Don’t listen to what other say about what your doing. Keep up the good work with the videos, I love them.

My first tactile turn pen comes in tomorrow, I’m so excited! It’s gonna complete my summer copper carry ;) thanks for introducing me into the world of edc btw Taylor, you are the reason my fiancé monitors my bank account 😂😂💙 love every video tho man!

Awesome channel man!! Keep up the great content!

EDC is what you carry everyday--that can be anything from tech, your truck loadout, what you carry it in, etc. You make good videos--show what you "carry everyday" and I'll keep watching.

I literally just bought a Sebenza yesterday. However, I'm going with a Celtic theme and the Irish bog oak just fit.

I was about to quit this video and then he said "my long term goal for a watch is an Omega speedmaster moonwatch"...... now I'm a subscriber!

Hey Taylor, just picked up the Olight S2R BATON II Great light in pocket most days great content keep up the good work.

My budget kit is some random penlight from my local sporting goods store, a broker strike automatic, leatherman rebar, and a Gerber shard to go with my keys

Wonderful choice as ever brother. I'm always singing the praises of the Olight i1ros on my channel. Cheers!

New Subscriber here and new to the EDC world and just starting over because I have some kinda cheaper stuff. Really like the way you handle your channel bro! God Bless!

It’s totally cool man, mix it up make it diverse. Coffee, camping, fishing, do what feels right to you.

I've been messing with copper and brass washes as well as plating. I feel the wash is more interesting but plating is more drastic and offers more options. I'm about to start trying plating with forced patinas soon.

Great Vid! Love the new channel too. We all have to have balance in lifer to giver us our perspective. 👍🏻

Just ordered a bolt action titanium pen after watching this video and used your link. Good job and thanks dude! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻🇨🇦

I like the truck stuff homie, keep it up! Also, that Damasko watch is fly AF. Looking to pick up a Lum Tec.

The overspending is definitely a major thing I’ve found that a steam light micro, 4 inch crescent wrench and grabber armbar slim handle 99% of any edc tasks I have if not it’s usually a short walk to my backpack or car

lol Wife didnt believe me you answered my question about "why GMC over Toyota?", great channel!!

Long post alert, intended for people looking for a second opinion on how to build an EDC. The way I approach my EDC is something like this: 1. What do I generally need/want to carry tools for? 2. What tools excel at doing as many of these things as possible while taking up the least amount of space? 3. What am I actually paying for? So let's walk through a common scenario most EDCers will consider, which is buying a knife: 1. What do I generally need/want a knife for (my personal reasons, may be different from yours) I live in an apartment in an urban environment, but I love doing things outside such as day hikes with my dog, kayaking, soccer, etc. So let's break that down: - Everyday tasks like slicing food, opening packages, cutting loose threads off clothes, etc. - Casual outdoor use for day hikes and kayaking such as whittling or cutting cord - Sports-related usage such as cutting adhesive wraps and picking dirt out of small nooks - Emergency usage such as cutting my dog or myself free from entanglement - Self-defense - Fidgeting 2. What knife is great for all or at least most of these things? Personally I carry the Benchmade Bugout. It's stupidly lightweight and easy to carry, has an excellent decent-sized blade that can handle 99.9% of my tasks, is very durable for what it is, and is super fun to flip open and closed. And I also I think it looks very minimalist and cool. It's not the ultimate heavy-duty survival knife, nor is it my first choice for self-defense, but it covers so many bases at once in such a lightweight package. It's a great EDC option for me. 3. What am I actually paying for? Minimalist design and good functionality with a high quality blade steel. That's it. Yes the scales are plastic, but I don't need them to be anything else. What tasks could I not do before that would only be possible with the 300 dollar carbon fiber version? None. Would it be nice to have carbon fiber scales and S90V blade steel? Of course, but from a practical standpoint it doesn't really offer additional value for me. Good design, versatile functionality, and portability are king. Sometimes premium materials are a part of that package, other times it's just for show. The Bugout is a great example of that. --- Some other items I carry that follow my EDC mindset: Fisher Space Pen - Closes to small size, opens to normal size, writes upside down and in various conditions Olight S1R II - Small, clips to a bunch of stuff, lots of useful modes, powerful, easy to charge Zippo Slim Lighter - Reusable/refillable, small, fun to safely fidget with, useful for camping/outdoors (especially if you seal it). I personally don't smoke but I appreciate its other uses so I carry one. Paracord quick-release bracelet - I wove this myself using a tutorial video. It's a smaller width and comes apart with one pull, not like most ones you have to spend 5 minutes unraveling. Also much easier to put on/take off. Ridge Wallet - I went with carbon fiber for this one just because it won't dent if I drop it or sit on it weird, also very lightweight. Honestly I wish it had an ID window, I may replace it. --- Hope this was helpful to someone. Your EDC should serve you well and in as many ways as possible without being a burden to carry around. Whatever tools you decide to get, make sure you feel satisfied at the end of the day. Good luck!

I agree on the flash light vs phone. last year I installed Cable TV for a year and a small flash light clipped onto my hat or held in my mouth was easier when climbing up into attics. more so because alot of attic lights don't light up the entire attic oddly when we're you step is important. and lastly they came in handy when I'd forget my head lamp or needed a guide for a wall drop. I'd stick the flash light in the wall and would search for light in the wall when dropping a line from up in the attic.

In the winter I constantly have a shirt pocket because I love flannel shirts.

new to the channel here im loving the content and clear audio!🙌🏼

Dude I loved the truck video. Do what ever you want i will watch.

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 10/10 for that pocket response lol. Mans got style. Also damn him for grabbing that watch first.

You tell em man! I will watch any content you make and support you and your content. Keep the second channel and screw the haters!

A few things to always carry. Pen, knife, second knife, FLASHLIGHT, lighter gun, spare magazine. I carry a note pad and aluminum pen and use it almost as much as my flashlight. When I need a light, I dont want to have to pull out my phone and waste the battery. Always carry an independent light. Anything else I need is in my vehicle..which goes everywhere I do.

You are dead right there Taylor I never knew edc was even a thing, I stumbled across knife centre on RU-vid and then secondary came across yourself and haven’t been able to stop watching your content, finding out about the community & what it has to offer & the gear , Very interesting. Uk 🇬🇧 fan 👍🏼🤙🏼

Just got round to seeing your channel and have subscribed - and as such came across this video. Re the flashlight - I wear caps a lot and find it really handy to just slide the light onto the peak of the cap as a makeshift headtorch...works really well and super quick. Assuming you can change the direction of the clip of course!

Taylor, don't let ANYONE tell you what you should or shouldn't do with your time. Please don't give up on the edc thing as I and others really enjoy it, but also do your own thing once in a while too. We share some of the same interests, so, maybe you can do some videos of things other than edc, too. If some people don't like it, too bad!!! Take care my friend. Jim Narze Fellow RU-vidr

This is probably stupid, but my car is part of my “edc,” in that I use it every day! I would love to see more of your truck. I would love to see camping vids, and gear reviews of what you use. I’m excited to see you out of your box!

I used to have a list of edc that I would pack in various pockets. I printed it out and framed it. I love gadgets.I have a necklace that contains a knife (knifelace) which is a bit too heavy, but the same company also has a tacticlip hairclip that is has a sharpish edge and other things. Only available on the USA amazon unfortunately. Even guys carry these clips. I recommend them.

Keep doing your thing man. Someone out there is always gonna hate a decision you made, but that’s why you’re your own boss, because it’s your decision.

Great videos man !! What watch band are you wearing ???

Really like your channel, really enjoy your vids, respect your opinions on gear etc. Lots of the stuff isn’t as relevant over the pond here in the U.K. but keep it up!! Camping/fishing etc would be good vids if your looking to bust the pigeon-holing! Thanks for the vids

I'm from a country that does not allow me to carry knives D: that being said, due to currencies, your budget videos really helped me a whole bunch! i am slowly buying better stuff to replace what i have currently, and i have... an EDC... and a CDC(Car Daily Carry? lol i dont know what to call it) looking forward to upgrade more and more!! oh and the leatherman wave+ i own is the BEST purchase I've made thus far, costs me a months worth of dinner(yeah food is cheap as heck here!) but its worth it!!! Hoping to see more targeted budget EDC from you!!!

i love the edc videos but i also loved that truck video, and would like to see more like that or like vlogs for camping and stuff like you said, so the other channel is perfect for that, and its good that you do it on the other channel so the people that only want edc videos arent that affected.

OMG! A dedicated Flashlight is amazing. When someone gave me a Flashlight I didn't think much of it... and now I use it several times a day! It's kinda crazy how much I use it

I absolutely agree with you about a dedicated flashlight. Phone lights are great but the ease of use of a dedicated flashlight makes it 10x better, especially with a two way clip.i personally carry two lights, one on my edc bag, and one on person.

@14:00 Dude, you do what makes you happy. I know you can't exactly tell them to screw off but I will gladly do it for ya.

You should turn the channel into more of a vlog style channel, showing how you incorporate edc gear into your everyday life. While showing edc table reviews from time to time to. Including all your other hobbies into it can also give you opportunities to low key show how useful your edc gear is. Without the video being dedicated to the edc gear itself, but the activity they were used in

I agree completely about the flashlight being a well used pocket tool. I got a mini Streamlight rechargeable one in the fall, knowing the Pacific Northwest (And apparently my temporary home in Virginia) are really dark in the winter and into spring. But Taylor, "Who has a shirt pocket?" Really!? I purposely buy Pocket T-Shirts so I am not pocket-less when it's too warm for Flannels. They come in handy all the time.

Tried malt vinegar with fries for the first time like 3 months ago. Not bad honestly. My fries were cold though by the time I got home because I had to walk a mile home lol. Got them from five guys which has some decent fries. Pro tip if you go in like a half hour before close you can either get a loaded bacon but for the price of a regular but cause it's gonna get tossed anyway or you'll get no bacon cause they used it all already.

I love those tactile turn pens! Been using mine for years

I can relate to that rut of consuming more than I create as well... this pandemic has put me in a rut musically and creatively and I'm not sure I will ever get out of it but hey at least I have a husky and got into edc stuff over time out of necessity because I like to hike with the 🐕

true man dont let anybody tell you to stick only in one thing. life is short explore and do what makes you happy👍🏼

You are literally the same as me. I love tech, edc, gaming, coffee, and cameras. If only you could do it all on your channel. I support you doing everything you want. Be like peter McKinnon and focus on one thing (edc) while mixing everything else in. He's had plenty of coffee videos and has a wallet video and all kinds of stuff. Keep up the great work I love your channel.

Totally understand..... everyone gotta grow... everyone gotta break out⚡🔥🔥🔥

Dude, you have impeccable taste. First you mention my grail watch Omega Speedmaster and now the Lagavulin 16. Good man. I would try some Ardbergs tho....also outstanding.