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Every Day Carry
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items These are my EDC (every day carry) essential. The first four main categories feature tools that are ascending in price and features. The bonus section, named “Extra Essentials” lists non-specific tools that can accent anyone's loadout but may not be ...
Sections
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Knives
Lights
Multitools
Wallet
Extra Essentials
Knives
Every EDC loadout needs a knife. These are listed from left to right in budget and quality.
If you need a pocket knife for under $10, this is it. It has sturdy construction, a sharp blade and is even assisted deployment! Perfect for someone looking to get started and comfortable with EDC!
TAC FORCE Spring Assisted Folding Pocket Knife
This is a budget friendly, durable beast of a pocket knife. It has gone through everything I've thrown at it with ease. There is a reason it has been part of my EDC for years now!
Kershaw Barricade Orange Rescue Pocket Knife
If you're looking for a more premium design, this one is for you. A light, yet weighted, design. With a strong, hard and durable blade, this knife will keep it's edge! Another great pick. And you also wouldn't believe how slim it is in your pocket.
Benchmade Mini Bugout, 533BK-05
Lights
No one likes being caught in the dark. A light is a must have, these lights are the best lights in each price bracket.
This is a great, cost effective solution to a great light! It is USB-C rechargeable, which is great, no need to carry around extra chargers when you're traveling. It offers over 400 lumens and is water proof, all in it's slim design!
ThruNite EDC Flashlight Archer Mini, 405 Lumens
I carry this exact light as a back up in my backpack and for the price it outshines many others, no pun intended. It has so much wound up in a tight package. At 1000 lumens, it's sure to impress!
NEBO Torchy 1,000-Lumen Pocket Flashlight, LED
This light has it all. Not only does it utilize a UV light, great for seeing scorpions, coolant leaks or even animal urine. It has several different LED light modes ranging from 1000 lumens down to just 1! That low setting gives you 8 days of battery...
Arkfeld UV Flashlight
Multitools
A multitool will always be part of my loadout. I have compiled these three in terms of not only feature but they are also ordered in price from most cost effective to most premium.
When it comes to getting a lot for your dollar, this is an amazing option! It has 15 different tools and is built from high quality steel, so it won't rust! You won't find a better tool for the price!
Suspension-NXT
This is what I personally carry everyday and have for close to ten years now. This tool packs a punch, it has quite literally saved me on the side of the road multiple times. The steel construction makes it incredibly durable!
Sidekick Multi-Tool
If you want the Lamborghini of Multitools this is it. Titanium Structure means this is going to not only be light but insanely strong. It features 19 different tools with some being serviceable! That is huge in this tool segment. This could potential...
Charge+ TTi - Titanium Multi-Tool
Wallet
These minimalist wallets are listed by most cost effective to most premium.
If you are looking for a bare, ultra minimalist wallet for your EDC, this is it. Capable of carry the essentials in an ultra slim package.
Modern Carry Elastic Minimal Card Holder, Black
This is the wallet I choose to carry each day, it is robust, cost effective and incredibly slim. It is an extremely comfortable and versatile wallet to carry, you can easily carry as many cards and cash as one might need.
Armored Summit Wallet | RFID Blocking Wallet
This wallet is perfect for those that demand an extremely high quality, minimalist style wallet. This thing will surely last a lifetime. It is Titanium Aluminum Nitride Coated steel and top grain leather. Making it not only tough as nails but more tr...
Contour Wallet | Raw Tobacco Brown
Extra Essentials
These items are part of my EDC loadout from day to day, depending on the scenarios at play.
This slim, leather EDC holster is great if you are wanting to free up room in your pockets. The design is comfortable and concealable.
WILNARA Leather EDC Multitool Sheath for Belt
I'm not a smoke, but to me, carrying a lighter is essential. I opted for this Zippo mini. It is solid brass, making it bacterial resistant.
Zippo Brass Pocket Lighters
I chose this style of paracord bracelet because not only does it provide 2.5m of length unraveled, it also has an extremely unique cobra style buckle. It also doubles as a tourniquet!
SU LIFE Parachute Cord Fishtail Bracelet 7.8"
This belt is a cost effective, high quality solution that every EDC asks for. It is extremely tough and looks great!
MOZETO Tactical Belt
Sometimes you just need to jot something down, this is the solution to that! Aluminum construction and a bolt style action makes this grab my attention. I don't leave home without mine!
Olight Mini Pen
This is another handy tool that I utilize regularly. The replaceable utility blade makes this extremely utilitarian and versatile.
Gerber Gear Prybrid Utility
When it comes to best bang for your buck, look no further than these. They are completely customizable and are impact resistant. I literally have over thirty pairs of Knockarounds. Their customer service is absolutely top notch as well!
Knockaround Fast Lanes Sunglasses - Impact Resistant