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 Eugene B Top-down, left to right: - Pocket Shark kubotan (disguised as a marker, hence street-legal in most places)- fitbit motion register- UNO 24 wristwatch by Botta Design- Google Nexus S android phone- Byrd Wrench by Spyderco Editor’s Note: Interesting gear! That ByrdRench is a cool little gadget — I haven’t seen many multitools using that wrench-centric design. A small flashlight could probably round out your carry better, but otherwise I like your unique choice of gear. Thanks for sharing.

submitted by Eugene B

Top-down, left to right:

- Pocket Shark kubotan (disguised as a marker, hence street-legal in most places)
- fitbit motion register
- UNO 24 wristwatch by Botta Design
- Google Nexus S android phone
- Byrd Wrench by Spyderco

Editor’s Note: Interesting gear! That ByrdRench is a cool little gadget — I haven’t seen many multitools using that wrench-centric design. A small flashlight could probably round out your carry better, but otherwise I like your unique choice of gear. Thanks for sharing.

submitted by Matt L This is what is on me everyday: Kahr PM9 4sevens Mini 123HTC IncredibleThe only key I needSmall Swiss Army knifeAllett walletArnette Defy sunglasses Editor’s Note: Nice, another minimal carry, even down to the keys and wallet. I’m still a big fan of the Quark Mini and SAK combo. The only thing I could think of changing is maybe adding paracord or a P7 suspension clip to help with retrieval and pocket carry of small items like the QMini and SAK. Alternatively, you could consider consolidating them onto your car key with a larger split ring. However, the items are small enough to pocket loosely and if concealment is a bigger concern then it should work just fine. Thanks for sharing!

submitted by Matt L

This is what is on me everyday:

Kahr PM9 
4sevens Mini 123
HTC Incredible
The only key I need
Small Swiss Army knife
Allett wallet
Arnette Defy sunglasses

Editor’s Note: Nice, another minimal carry, even down to the keys and wallet. I’m still a big fan of the Quark Mini and SAK combo. The only thing I could think of changing is maybe adding paracord or a P7 suspension clip to help with retrieval and pocket carry of small items like the QMini and SAK. Alternatively, you could consider consolidating them onto your car key with a larger split ring. However, the items are small enough to pocket loosely and if concealment is a bigger concern then it should work just fine. Thanks for sharing!

Seiko SRP027K1 Editor’s Note: I finally got a DSLR! I haven’t been buying any EDC gear though so I could save up for it — apologies for pics of old stuff. In any case, look forward to better photos and videos. I should have something up by tomorrow. I appreciate your patience~

Seiko SRP027K1

Editor’s Note: I finally got a DSLR! I haven’t been buying any EDC gear though so I could save up for it — apologies for pics of old stuff. In any case, look forward to better photos and videos. I should have something up by tomorrow. I appreciate your patience~

submitted by Bruce P 4Sevens Preon 1 TitaniumHipster WalletBulova PrecisionistKahr CW9AlMar Eagle Ultralight Plain EdgeWedding BandTasche NBP Ohto PeniPhone 3Gs Editor’s Note: Nice, the Preon I, Ultralight and Ohto work perfectly for a classy, functional and lightweight carry. Looks good! Thanks for sharing and carry on.

submitted by Bruce P

4Sevens Preon 1 Titanium
Hipster Wallet
Bulova Precisionist
Kahr CW9
AlMar Eagle Ultralight Plain Edge
Wedding Band
Tasche NBP Ohto Pen
iPhone 3Gs

Editor’s Note: Nice, the Preon I, Ultralight and Ohto work perfectly for a classy, functional and lightweight carry. Looks good! Thanks for sharing and carry on.

submitted by JohnC It’s been keys, wallet, phone; keys, wallet, phone; keys wallet, phone for me for years. Lately, I’ve been watching some Nutnfancy gear reviews and viewing some EDC pocket dumps, and I’ve decided to add more utility to my EDC setup. I do a little sewing in my backyard shop (blacktagbags.com), so it was easy enough to make a wallet and a tool organizer. Rather than carry all my keys all the time, I load up separate vehicle-specific key rings. This one includes: house key, shop key, and Stella scooter key. Work keys have their own ring, too. I don’t ask for much in a phone – this Samsung flip works just fine. The Benchmade 1100 model pen pairs well with the 4 Sevens Preon 2 flashlight. I included a less aggressive Bic GripRoller as well. I like the Leatherman Squirt’s size, so I expect I’ll carry it more often than my Leatherman WAVE. Peter Atwood made a million whistles this spring — I couldn’t resist. This Kingston 8GB flash drive comes in handy all the time. Finally this Spyderco Ladybug fills in the locking blade gap left by the Squirt. Editor’s Note: Hey, that organizer is pretty neat! Interesting layout, it seems to be as efficient as possible for your gear’s form factors. Good choice on the contents as well. The Preon is probably my favorite 2xAAA light and the S2 is my favorite small/mid-sized multitool. Nice work, keep it up! Thanks for sharing.

submitted by JohnC

It’s been keys, wallet, phone; keys, wallet, phone; keys wallet, phone for me for years. Lately, I’ve been watching some Nutnfancy gear reviews and viewing some EDC pocket dumps, and I’ve decided to add more utility to my EDC setup.

I do a little sewing in my backyard shop (blacktagbags.com), so it was easy enough to make a wallet and a tool organizer. Rather than carry all my keys all the time, I load up separate vehicle-specific key rings. This one includes: house key, shop key, and Stella scooter key. Work keys have their own ring, too. I don’t ask for much in a phone – this Samsung flip works just fine. The Benchmade 1100 model pen pairs well with the 4 Sevens Preon 2 flashlight. I included a less aggressive Bic GripRoller as well. I like the Leatherman Squirt’s size, so I expect I’ll carry it more often than my Leatherman WAVE. Peter Atwood made a million whistles this spring — I couldn’t resist. This Kingston 8GB flash drive comes in handy all the time. Finally this Spyderco Ladybug fills in the locking blade gap left by the Squirt.

Editor’s Note: Hey, that organizer is pretty neat! Interesting layout, it seems to be as efficient as possible for your gear’s form factors. Good choice on the contents as well. The Preon is probably my favorite 2xAAA light and the S2 is my favorite small/mid-sized multitool. Nice work, keep it up! Thanks for sharing.

submitted by irboxx typical EDC: Tanner Goods Natural Leather Tether (6 months) Hollows Leather Natural Mid-Size Leather Wallet (1 month) Hollows Leather Natural Stitched Single Wrap Surefire EW-04 Leatherman Charge TTi Google Nexus One Seiko 6309-7290 (30+ years, dad’s) Trekker Space Pen (on tether) I plan to add a Surefire T1A Titan or Surefire E1B backup to my EDC soon Editor’s Note: I see you have an affinity for leather goods (except for your watchband actually)… I think those mid-size backpocket wallets might not be the best minimal carry option (and could be bad for your back) but I can definitely appreciate the quality and durability of a well-built leather wallet. Nice Leatherman, I wish more of their multitools came with a pocket clip. Lastly, I think an E1B would work well in this setup, the T1A seems a bit expensive for what it is considering all the new flashlights that have been produced since then. Thanks for sharing!

submitted by irboxx

typical EDC:

  • Tanner Goods Natural Leather Tether (6 months)
  • Hollows Leather Natural Mid-Size Leather Wallet (1 month)
  • Hollows Leather Natural Stitched Single Wrap
  • Surefire EW-04
  • Leatherman Charge TTi
  • Google Nexus One
  • Seiko 6309-7290 (30+ years, dad’s)
  • Trekker Space Pen (on tether)

I plan to add a Surefire T1A Titan or Surefire E1B backup to my EDC soon

Editor’s Note: I see you have an affinity for leather goods (except for your watchband actually)… I think those mid-size backpocket wallets might not be the best minimal carry option (and could be bad for your back) but I can definitely appreciate the quality and durability of a well-built leather wallet. Nice Leatherman, I wish more of their multitools came with a pocket clip. Lastly, I think an E1B would work well in this setup, the T1A seems a bit expensive for what it is considering all the new flashlights that have been produced since then. Thanks for sharing!

submitted by nwagstaff Hi! Firstly I’d like to say thank you so much for setting up this site. It seems to be the best, and most coherent website on this topic that I’ve found. I consider myself to be a researcher, and can say I’ve looked at every post on this site whilst considering what my EDC will evolve into… I started by getting the Rambler, just to see how much I’d use it. I was kinda content with the light and clock on my phone. So I thought multi-tool would be a good place to start. I used it so much! I’ve barely had it a month and it’s been used nearly everyday (often more than just once too!) each tool has been used equally as much nearly, except maybe the scissors, which was ironically why I went for this model!! My birthday was coming up so I put a load of my favourite bits up on my wishlist (within price budget constraints a little, though not much!) and here’s what I ended up with: Seiko SNE095P2 Split Keyring with:Car and house key4Sevens Quark MiNi CR2 (arrived today, VERY impressed!)SAK Rambler Zebra Sharbo (pen and mechanical pencil, I’m a graphic designer, so it’s very helpful to switch quickly between drawing with the pencil and crossing off amends with the pen!) iPhone 4, with what is now a basically redundant clock and light ;)Apple Bumper CaseKarvt Walnut Chocolate Skin (back only) Apple Screen CleanerThis is my alternative to a handkerchief (which I will probably look at getting). This is used for cleaning phone/iPad/laptop/iMac screens at home and work, my wife’s glasses and any sunglasses, polishing things (my watch?!) and generally cleaning lots of things, very small and useful. I’ve also got hold of some paracord and am learning knots and working on designs for a few survival lanyards. I’ve got a larger SAK but it’s way to heavy to carry, so may look at adding a backup folder/larger multi-tool at some point, though I’d probably feel conscious about getting it out, especially in the UK!! And maybe a back-up light too at some point. I am very glad to have found this site, and I hope you enjoy hearing about the progression of my EDC. Let me know what you think! Thanks! P.S. EDC is presented on a piece of nice paper to relate to my profession. Editor’s Note: Hey there, nice setup. My Sharbo served me well as an EDC pen and I’m a big fan of the 58mm SAK + 1xCR2 light combo myself~ Unfortunately it’s hard for me to recommend a multitool or even just a larger blade because of UK knife laws, but I think you might be able to get away with something like a bladeless Fuse or a one-piece prybar/keychain multitool for tools… and a Spyderco UKPK for a blade. Your MiniCR2 should be plenty bright for general EDC tasks and minor illumination. Good luck and thanks for sharing!

submitted by nwagstaff

Hi!

Firstly I’d like to say thank you so much for setting up this site. It seems to be the best, and most coherent website on this topic that I’ve found. I consider myself to be a researcher, and can say I’ve looked at every post on this site whilst considering what my EDC will evolve into…

I started by getting the Rambler, just to see how much I’d use it. I was kinda content with the light and clock on my phone. So I thought multi-tool would be a good place to start.

I used it so much! I’ve barely had it a month and it’s been used nearly everyday (often more than just once too!) each tool has been used equally as much nearly, except maybe the scissors, which was ironically why I went for this model!!

My birthday was coming up so I put a load of my favourite bits up on my wishlist (within price budget constraints a little, though not much!) and here’s what I ended up with:

Seiko SNE095P2

Split Keyring with:
Car and house key
4Sevens Quark MiNi CR2 (arrived today, VERY impressed!)
SAK Rambler

Zebra Sharbo (pen and mechanical pencil, I’m a graphic designer, so it’s very helpful to switch quickly between drawing with the pencil and crossing off amends with the pen!)

iPhone 4, with what is now a basically redundant clock and light ;)
Apple Bumper Case
Karvt Walnut Chocolate Skin (back only)

Apple Screen Cleaner
This is my alternative to a handkerchief (which I will probably look at getting). This is used for cleaning phone/iPad/laptop/iMac screens at home and work, my wife’s glasses and any sunglasses, polishing things (my watch?!) and generally cleaning lots of things, very small and useful.

I’ve also got hold of some paracord and am learning knots and working on designs for a few survival lanyards. I’ve got a larger SAK but it’s way to heavy to carry, so may look at adding a backup folder/larger multi-tool at some point, though I’d probably feel conscious about getting it out, especially in the UK!! And maybe a back-up light too at some point.

I am very glad to have found this site, and I hope you enjoy hearing about the progression of my EDC. Let me know what you think!

Thanks!

P.S. EDC is presented on a piece of nice paper to relate to my profession.

Editor’s Note: Hey there, nice setup. My Sharbo served me well as an EDC pen and I’m a big fan of the 58mm SAK + 1xCR2 light combo myself~ Unfortunately it’s hard for me to recommend a multitool or even just a larger blade because of UK knife laws, but I think you might be able to get away with something like a bladeless Fuse or a one-piece prybar/keychain multitool for tools… and a Spyderco UKPK for a blade. Your MiniCR2 should be plenty bright for general EDC tasks and minor illumination. Good luck and thanks for sharing!