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EDC finds $25 or less
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items Some of my top finds at a very wallet-friendly price point
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Carabiners, Keys, Carry
Wearables
Tech, Fidget Toys, Pens
Outdoors
Carabiners, Keys, Carry
…small, cheap, but good value
Nice landyard find for headphones, keys, and other small things
G-Series Mini Lanyard - Package of 2
Always have one or two of these on hand or in the car…
HEROCLIP Medium Hanger | REI Co-op
Great flashlight in a keychain size package. 180 lumens (rather impressive IMO), USB-C rechargeable, and durable.
OLIGHT I1R USBC Keychain Flashlight (180L)
A very nice inexpensive carabiner/key ring combo
Nite Ize DualPass Dual Chamber Key Ring - 4 Count (4 Pack)
My favorite no-frills key-chain knife. I've lost multiple going thru TSA and replaced each time.
DoohicKey® Key Chain Knife
I love keeping this clear waterproof pouch in both cars. We went on a road trip recently where I drove over 12 hrs, I needed my wallet, instant coffee packs, earbuds close by but didn't want them lose or in bulking up my pockets so I threw them in th...
Ikea RENSARE Waterproof bag 6 ¼x4 ¾x9 ½ "/85 oz
Wearables
….function at a great price point
Needed something for my jogs and this has been a great find
Amphipod RunBright MicroStretch Belt | REI Co-op
Got this sunglass case for my wife and she loves the look and that it's easier to find her sunglasses quicker now.
Sunglass Case
This is the low-cost, lightweight headlamp that I use almost daily at home (evening walks, garage/attic, power outages). Uses 3 AAA battery (rechargable option sold sep). 300 lumen max with high/med/low setting.
Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp | REI Co-op
Tech, Fidget Toys, Pens
small gadgets, items that I carry or otherwise can be found in high traffic spots (entryway, nightstand)
If you have a camera, this has been a game changer. My laptop had an SD card slot but I'd keep falling back to the habit of using my phone. Now I keep this in the camera case and can upload my pictures via my phone anywhere without needing my laptop.
SUNTRSI 4-in-1 SD/micro SD Card Reader
A built-to-last bookmark that I received as a gift but use constantly. Love the Craighill brand.
Craighill Perch Bookmark
Bought this for general use in the house that the kids know where to find. 150 lumens, USB-C, good price, and good experience with the Coast brand so far.
Coast G22R Flashlight
Outdoors
Things I carry for outdoor adventures, almost always stored in the car
Really happy with this find. We vacation in FL alot, where hikes, even early am, can work up a sweat and thirst quenching. This backpack is insulated with a leakproof liner, light weight, no frills, even the kids take turns wearing and I pack it with...
MIER Insulated Cooler Backpack 15L Leak-proof
I think we own at least 4 of these now, keep one in both cars and in our bags. Just the other my 3 yr old got stung by a yellow jacket at the pool and we used this to suck out the venom, put an ice pack on and she was good to go back in the pool in n...
Bug Bite/Sting Thing Insect Bite + Sting Suction Tool
Safe drinking water anywhere
LifeStraw Peak Series Water Filter Straw | REI Co-op
Another EDC item we have multiples of and use regularly, backyard to backcountry.
Tick Remover Tool
An umbrella for ~$10. I keep one in both cars and the hallway closet and have given them away multiple times (a guest comes over, torrential down pour and no umbrella to get out to their car).
Ikea KNALLA Umbrella - foldable black