EDC

Everyday Carry, or EDC, generally refers to small items or gadgets worn, carried, or made available in pockets, holsters, or bags on a daily basis to manage common tasks or for use in unexpected situations or emergencies. In a broader sense, it is a lifestyle, discipline, or philosophy of preparedness.

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submitted by Matt542 First off, really like the site. Perhaps similar to others, I have a slight pre-occupation with little gadgets, and an awareness of the objects I carry with me on a daily basis. I found your site while looking to replace the LED Lenser K3 on my keys, and have since then lost a substantial amount of time trawling through previous submissions.  Anyway, I finally decided to photograph my EDC, but have also included those objects I carry on my person on a daily basis while at work (UK Paramedic). Thanks for the site, and keep up the good work. The lower row is my ‘true’ daily carry, from left to right: iPhone4 with slim black hi-gloss rubber case (micro-fibre cloth carried between case and back of phone). Freecom 16GB USB databar Papermate ComfortMate Ultra 1.0M black Moleskine diary Old Solo watch I found in an antiques market Keys, with 4sevens Quark MiniX 123, Gerber Shard, and Leatherman Style Leather Wallet, which I’d like to replace, but can’t find anything I truly like. Upper Row is my additional carry when at work. Left to right: TuffCut Shears with lanyard on handle - to secure safely in pocket (looped over earpieces of stethoscope) as I’ve lost countless pairs. Casio F-91W. This replaces my wristwatch and sits on my belt (“naked” from elbow down policy at work). It’s bum-basic, easy to disinfect and cheap to replace. Peli VersaBrite 3. Clips onto loops on my shirt/fleece – really useful for leaving my hands free for completing paperwork/or not falling down steps at night with poor lighting and hands full. Leather belt radio clip. iPhone FM radio transmitter. Allows me to play my iPod via the ambulance radio. Pen torch (for pupillary responses)…as no one likes 100 lumens in the face. Fenix LD10 R5. Love it, although have contemplated replacing with a CR123 battery powered torch, but AA’s are supplied free at work. SAK Spartan, endlessly useful. Littmann Classic II SE stethoscope. Editor’s Note: Hi Matt, thanks for the kind words, and for sharing a carry unique to you profession for us to enjoy. Your “true” EDC is set up just fine — Fairly minimal, good utility on your keychain and you managed to do it despite the more strict UK knife laws. Your work carry is especially interesting and refreshing to see! The retrieval cordage on your shears is very clever and looks like it would work great to quickly let you get to work, which is important in your profession as a paramedic. The LD10 should stay in your carry if you love it and batteries are free, in my opinion. Some CR123 lights are much brighter but these days you can even get away with something like the EagleTac D25A clicky, which is very compact and bright for a 1xAA light. Otherwise, everything looks great. The one thing that struck me was that you didn’t include a ‘rescue tool,’ with a glass breaker, seatbelt cutter and so on, but if those aren’t necessary in your line of work, forgive me. Thanks for sharing!

submitted by Matt542

First off, really like the site. Perhaps similar to others, I have a slight pre-occupation with little gadgets, and an awareness of the objects I carry with me on a daily basis. I found your site while looking to replace the LED Lenser K3 on my keys, and have since then lost a substantial amount of time trawling through previous submissions.  Anyway, I finally decided to photograph my EDC, but have also included those objects I carry on my person on a daily basis while at work (UK Paramedic). Thanks for the site, and keep up the good work.

The lower row is my ‘true’ daily carry, from left to right:

  • iPhone4 with slim black hi-gloss rubber case (micro-fibre cloth carried between case and back of phone).
  • Freecom 16GB USB databar
  • Papermate ComfortMate Ultra 1.0M black
  • Moleskine diary
  • Old Solo watch I found in an antiques market
  • Keys, with 4sevens Quark MiniX 123, Gerber Shard, and Leatherman Style
  • Leather Wallet, which I’d like to replace, but can’t find anything I truly like.

Upper Row is my additional carry when at work. Left to right:

  • TuffCut Shears with lanyard on handle - to secure safely in pocket (looped over earpieces of stethoscope) as I’ve lost countless pairs.
  • Casio F-91W. This replaces my wristwatch and sits on my belt (“naked” from elbow down policy at work). It’s bum-basic, easy to disinfect and cheap to replace.
  • Peli VersaBrite 3. Clips onto loops on my shirt/fleece – really useful for leaving my hands free for completing paperwork/or not falling down steps at night with poor lighting and hands full.
  • Leather belt radio clip.
  • iPhone FM radio transmitter. Allows me to play my iPod via the ambulance radio.
  • Pen torch (for pupillary responses)…as no one likes 100 lumens in the face.
  • Fenix LD10 R5. Love it, although have contemplated replacing with a CR123 battery powered torch, but AA’s are supplied free at work.
  • SAK Spartan, endlessly useful.
  • Littmann Classic II SE stethoscope.

Editor’s Note: Hi Matt, thanks for the kind words, and for sharing a carry unique to you profession for us to enjoy. Your “true” EDC is set up just fine — Fairly minimal, good utility on your keychain and you managed to do it despite the more strict UK knife laws. Your work carry is especially interesting and refreshing to see! The retrieval cordage on your shears is very clever and looks like it would work great to quickly let you get to work, which is important in your profession as a paramedic. The LD10 should stay in your carry if you love it and batteries are free, in my opinion. Some CR123 lights are much brighter but these days you can even get away with something like the EagleTac D25A clicky, which is very compact and bright for a 1xAA light. Otherwise, everything looks great. The one thing that struck me was that you didn’t include a ‘rescue tool,’ with a glass breaker, seatbelt cutter and so on, but if those aren’t necessary in your line of work, forgive me. Thanks for sharing!

submitted by hans nelson From left to right: Luminox 1828 Field WatchKoyono Slimmy WalletBenchmade Emissary 470Nite-Ize S-Biner Stainless Med.Fisher Space PenStreamlight LED Nano-lightLacie USB KeyGlock 30SF .45 ACPiPhone 4 Editor’s Note: I’m guessing that with this carry you’re trying to keep it minimal and lightweight. Your choices of a slim wallet and the Emissary are good for this purpose, as is keeping other gear keychain sized. Your little keyring/space pen clip mod is pretty clever, I’ve never seen one carried that way! I see you keep your gear on clips for that modular versatility. My only recommendation would probably be to replace the old version of the S-Biner, many (including myself) have had issues with its retention strength. Your keychain looks lightweight so items coming loose might not be an issue, but it’s still worth mentioning. You might also find a little Swiss Army Knife to be useful too — a 58mm tool adds some redundancy and incorporates other tools while maintaining a slim, lightweight profile. Otherwise, everything looks nice and solid. Thanks for sharing!

submitted by hans nelson

From left to right:

Luminox 1828 Field Watch
Koyono Slimmy Wallet
Benchmade Emissary 470
Nite-Ize S-Biner Stainless Med.
Fisher Space Pen
Streamlight LED Nano-light
Lacie USB Key
Glock 30SF .45 ACP
iPhone 4

Editor’s Note: I’m guessing that with this carry you’re trying to keep it minimal and lightweight. Your choices of a slim wallet and the Emissary are good for this purpose, as is keeping other gear keychain sized. Your little keyring/space pen clip mod is pretty clever, I’ve never seen one carried that way! I see you keep your gear on clips for that modular versatility. My only recommendation would probably be to replace the old version of the S-Biner, many (including myself) have had issues with its retention strength. Your keychain looks lightweight so items coming loose might not be an issue, but it’s still worth mentioning. You might also find a little Swiss Army Knife to be useful too — a 58mm tool adds some redundancy and incorporates other tools while maintaining a slim, lightweight profile. Otherwise, everything looks nice and solid.

Thanks for sharing!

submitted by thejafe I was attracted to these items because they work well and are extremely robust in both design and function. I consider this to be a “minimalist” carry although each individual items is quite beefy and fills the hand nicely. Spyderco Para 2HDS Tactical Clicky (140 Lumens)Seiko SKX007 on Zulu Dive StrapApple iPhone 4Keys I’ll also be adding smaller backups to my keychain and I’ve detailed those future additions below.  Fisher Trekker Space PenArc AAA Premium FlashlightLeatherman Micra Stay tuned! Editor’s Note: I totally agree with your assessment that this carry is minimal, but beefy in execution and design. The SKX007 is a great offering from Seiko, the Para 2 is a super solid EDC blade, and the Tactical Clicky is feature-packed and pretty much bombproof. I appreciate the durability, robustness and quality over quantity themes in this EDC. Your keyring remains minimal as well, and of the gear options you’ve listed as your backups they make excellent complements to your current carry. I’m curious as to how you keep a wallet or how you attach/pocket your keys, but with such few items and access to pocket clips I imagine you handle it just fine. Keep it up and thanks for sharing.

submitted by thejafe

I was attracted to these items because they work well and are extremely robust in both design and function. I consider this to be a “minimalist” carry although each individual items is quite beefy and fills the hand nicely.

Spyderco Para 2
HDS Tactical Clicky (140 Lumens)
Seiko SKX007 on Zulu Dive Strap
Apple iPhone 4
Keys

I’ll also be adding smaller backups to my keychain and I’ve detailed those future additions below. 

Fisher Trekker Space Pen
Arc AAA Premium Flashlight
Leatherman Micra

Stay tuned!

Editor’s Note: I totally agree with your assessment that this carry is minimal, but beefy in execution and design. The SKX007 is a great offering from Seiko, the Para 2 is a super solid EDC blade, and the Tactical Clicky is feature-packed and pretty much bombproof. I appreciate the durability, robustness and quality over quantity themes in this EDC. Your keyring remains minimal as well, and of the gear options you’ve listed as your backups they make excellent complements to your current carry. I’m curious as to how you keep a wallet or how you attach/pocket your keys, but with such few items and access to pocket clips I imagine you handle it just fine. Keep it up and thanks for sharing.

submitted by starstreak Great blog! I’m japanese photographer. here’s my carry : Sinn UX S GSG9 Sony Ericsson Xperia arc Keys Leatherman Style PS Nitecore EX11.2 Editor’s Note: Thanks for the kind words. Also, thanks for putting a brief description of what you do and where you’re from to put the carry into perspective. It makes sense that you carry a bladeless multitool due to Japanese knife laws. I see you keep your light on a wrist lanyard, which is nice for retrieval and retention when in use. If you want a different carry solution, there are actually some aftermarket titanium pocket clips that carry nice and deep if you’d want to go that route. Lastly, the real standout of this carry is that Sinn! Looks great all around, thanks for sharing.

submitted by starstreak

Great blog!

I’m japanese photographer. here’s my carry :

  • Sinn UX S GSG9
  • Sony Ericsson Xperia arc
  • Keys
  • Leatherman Style PS
  • Nitecore EX11.2

Editor’s Note: Thanks for the kind words. Also, thanks for putting a brief description of what you do and where you’re from to put the carry into perspective. It makes sense that you carry a bladeless multitool due to Japanese knife laws. I see you keep your light on a wrist lanyard, which is nice for retrieval and retention when in use. If you want a different carry solution, there are actually some aftermarket titanium pocket clips that carry nice and deep if you’d want to go that route. Lastly, the real standout of this carry is that Sinn! Looks great all around, thanks for sharing.

submitted by j-vergara Hey, long time follower of this site. My carry pretty much stays the same through the years as I add or remove a piece here or there. This time I added a timepiece to my carry. 4Sevens Quark Mini 123 Spyderco Persistence Seiko SKX007 Editor’s Note: Nice selection to add to the carry… The SKX007 is one of Seiko’s more popular offerings and makes for a nice EDC watch. Your other pieces, the Quark Mini123 and Persistence are also some common choices, albeit because they perform well for not a lot of money. These are definitely some pieces of kit to check out for newcomers to EDC. Thanks for sharing.

submitted by j-vergara

Hey, long time follower of this site. My carry pretty much stays the same through the years as I add or remove a piece here or there. This time I added a timepiece to my carry.

  • 4Sevens Quark Mini 123
  • Spyderco Persistence
  • Seiko SKX007

Editor’s Note: Nice selection to add to the carry… The SKX007 is one of Seiko’s more popular offerings and makes for a nice EDC watch. Your other pieces, the Quark Mini123 and Persistence are also some common choices, albeit because they perform well for not a lot of money. These are definitely some pieces of kit to check out for newcomers to EDC. Thanks for sharing.