The Only 3 EDC Items You Should Carry ALL THE TIME
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- čas přidán 18. 04. 2024
- If we're going to strip all of our everyday carry and outdoor gear down to the fundamentals, what could they be? We sat down with @FueltheFires JJ Morris and @ONThree host Jason Salyer to discuss the top 3 items that no one should ever forget to carry all the time - whether it's for urban or wilderness survival situations. Yeehaw.
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What are your TOP 3 indispensable items?
In rural Australia so folding knife, keys and iPhone on property. When it is time to mingle with the civilians (go shopping), the folder is swapped out for wallet. You can't risk having knives on you in built up areas down in this part of the world...
I live in Florida so I don't give a lot of thought for a fire in my day to day travels. So, #1is knife, #2 is cell phone and #3 is SOF-T tourniquet. Since I carry a purse I have the option of additional items that I carry everyday. The young man in the center might consider braiding a pair of suspenders from paracord for additional capabilities and cool factor.
Before I started thinking about what to carry in my pockets I'd think about what those pockets are part of -my clothing. eg If the 3 men in this picture were isolated from whatever is in their vehicles and whatever is in the immediate vicinity by a sudden disaster (tornado) that took out communications and power, they are dressed appropriately for a only a very limited range of weather. Where are their long sleeve shirts , jackets, etc to protect them from the sun, wind, wet, cold or heat?
These "outdoorsmen" lack imagination and are too dependent on tools. The only EDC that they unwittingly carry to help them survive for a few days is excess body mass. People who can't imagine cell service being unavailable or depending on what they assume will be available where they're going aren't preparing for a disaster. I "carry" tech but I do not depend on it. I depend on what I am, what I know.
My essential 3 objects are for 3 day solo survival. Food is not needed, conservation of life needs physical protection from the elements, water, knowledge of where you are OR where to go OR a way to signal location. To me that means medications, money and a "map".
Medications are what I need to stay functional for 3 days, including tablets to treat any available source of water. Money includes paper and coin. Both can be traded, but that assumes another person is willing to trade. Paper can be used as kindling and a large coin can be used to fashion many kinds of things. Malleable metal can be fashioned into many kinds of things. A "map" is a large sheet of water impermeable material with essential information that I or others need to know, that can be folded to a compact size, can be used as a limited shelter (poncho), a container, a signaling device (flag), trail marker. I can create a fire from anything combustible and everything around me is a tool.
Spectacles, testicles, wallet, and watch.
@@GungnirsKeeper same, Jesus got my back.
I think we all missed something here. The fella on the right mentioned his dad is going through something.....
Whoever you are my good sir i pray your dad pulls through.
Well said, and yes... I hope he's feeling better, Sir. Prayers for him and your family 🙏
@@c.a.5808
Thank you for noticing friend.
When I was a recon ranger it was drilled into us to always have 3 things in our pocket and I still do it today. A knife, a way to start a fire, and a snack.
We were the ones always pocketing anyone’s unwanted ration desserts. 😆
Very similar to a mom of little... Water, multitool and a snack 😁
During my days in the military our number 1 was shelter. It still is.
@@chrishamilton2527 leg 🤠
I THINK I know what you tried here, but I think you needed to frame the question a little tighter since Mr. Morris immediately said his first pick is his knife, so he could make a bed, other tools etc. What you really need to ask is, 'When you are going out to the local Piggly Wiggly or Albertsons or Vons or whatever with your wife to go get groceries, what 3 EDC items are you taking with you?' These hard core guys are always thinking that they are going to be 20 miles deep in the woods, which, unless you are literally living 'off grid', isn't going to be the case unless you intentionally make it the case. I know you said in the description, 'whether urban or wilderness', but that really is a non-starter. You don't need to carry a Silky Saw and a hammock in an urban environment. Feeling the need to have a tinder bundle and a ferro rod on you while buying lettuce at a place that takes Apple Pay is either unhealthy paranoia or simply CosPlay. The EDC community really needs to step back and take a long hard look at the reality of what actually needs to be carried when and where. Sorry for my long post/semi rant. BTW, I carry a folding pocket knife, a flashlight, ChapStick, a pack of gum, a lighter and a bandana every time I leave my house in urban Toronto. The bandana is because I sweat like a fat bastard. EDIT: Also, a phone and a watch that has a compass. I can get lost in a bathroom stall.
If you carry chapstick, you're just as paranoid as the guy with the fro rod. No?
@@ian5780 How does having dry lips make me paranoid?
How do you carry all your EDC..not in your pockets right?
@@davidtaylor8571 Correct, but I don't carry a fire starting kit and an emergency water container with me to the grocery store.
@@mitchblackmore5230 A basic fire starting kit can be as simple as a Bic lighter. I carry a SAK, usually the Huntsman and a Bic lighter wrapped with Gorilla tape every day, everywhere. I use the knife almost daily and the Bic two to three times a week. That stuff goes with me to work, to the store, to the woods. The only time I'm not carrying those two items is where it is prohibited, like an airport or courthouse.
That, along with my wallet is my true EDC. I can take or leave my phone. It's not a deal breaker for me.
Pocket knife, lighter, and wallet. I've carried those three items every day since I was a Boy Scout. I really like these challenge videos. Keep up the good work.
Solid choices!
I stopped carrying a Bic lighter everyday over 3 decades ago when I quit smoking, and I haven't missed it yet.
It's not EDC but I'll bring it when I go camping, bringing specific gear which is not EDC.
For many years after I got out of the service, I carried a backpack with me at all times. It had everything in it I ever needed.
Old backpacker here. I keep a daypack with the 10 essentials in the back of my car at all times. I use it for day hikes, but in a pinch I could easily survive a few days with it. I also have a good FAK and an electronic car jumper/tire inflater in a duffel along with a wool blanket, fleece sleeping bag, folding shovel, and a folding stool. I grew up in the mountains in upstate NY.
Ive never been in service but have done that since I was about 16. Saved my ass a lot running the backwoods of wv
I still keep mine in the car at all times and several at home
@Jeffrhodes-pl7rc Funny you should say that. I was raised by an Eagle Scout and an RN and both were farmer's kids. I am a lifelong girl scout and spent years as an outdoor educator for the girl scouts. I taught troop leaders how to take kids camping and backpacking and bring them safely home.
Instead of “tacti-cool” how about “practi-cool”! GREAT VIDEO! Thanks to all three of you!
Practi-cool! I’m stealing that.
@@ONThree Great! 👍
That's what survival preppers should keep in mind. I'd rather look embarrassing and have my necessities over looking cool and not having something.
After losing weight fighting (and beating) C I now wear a medium size/weight gun bag that has the essentials because I on me because I only carry small note sized paper occasionally in my pockets AND nothing else. That bag has everything I need with medium weight. As a left eye dominant shooter I have learned (post army) to shoot a pistol effectively with either hand. So I shift it to the right when I drive and mostly to the left otherwise. INSIDE BAG??? phone duh, pistol, clips, sheath-knife AND small folder, high strength pepper spray, ir-proof wallet, hearing aids, keys, SLIM SMALL ELECTRIC LIGHTER THAT CHARGES WITH A PHONE CHARGER and a charge last a long time .... pens, couple important docs, not too much cash-100ish, ect .... purse humor as needed. IF I am going out for an all day excursion\event I do have a water camel to wear on my back (water also in the car). SO I NEED 1.THAT BAG, 2. SENSE OF HUMOR ALWAYS, 3. AWARNESS OF WHAT IS AROUND ME and a 4.?wearable water bag if I am out all day in the woods. REMEMBER YOU CAN AFFORD TO PAY ATTENTION NO MATTER HOW MUCH MONEY YOU HAVE!!!!
I think you should consider three “givens” of the modern age-a wallet, car keys, and a cell phone-and then three additional EDCs. Mine would be my asthma inhaler, my epipens, and a knife (Benchmade bug out). However, like most of us, I carry a small (flashlight c cell stream light) and mini bic as well. Hard to name just three in any age!
key chains are underrated. I have a small multitool and lighter attached to mine.
Really like the simple modern 3...phone, wallet, keys. If you go anywhere today, the keys get you to your mode of transport which gets you to your "other" stuff. A folding knife would be my only other "must-have" because a knife less man is a lifeless man...
Top three things I carry in my pockets all the time whether I'm going to church or going on a hike, my SAK pocket knife, Bic lighter, and on my Keychain is a Leatherman Squirt
LEATHERMAN makes the BEST pocket gear ... carried it for years ever since I became aware that it existed.
Thanks for having me Brandon!!
Love your channel.
Great video. Love all of it. Wallet knife. Container every day
It depends ! In an urban/suburban environment it will be my watch, my wallet and my SAK, along with my phone and a BIC-lighter, on a wilderness hike it will be my SAK, a BIC-lighter and a steel water bottle, along with a space blanket, my watch and my phone, and on a flight travel my passport, my watch and my wallet, along with an arc-lighter/flashlight-combo.
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I approached this question by asking, what do I use the most on a daily basis?
1) Phone - Calls, texts, mail, camera, shopping, magnifier, direction finder, medical test reader, entertainment (no games), primary information source, and last ditch back up flashlight.
2) Basic Leatherman multi tool, carried in a small nylon sheath with 2 zipper pockets. Included are a 1/4" magnetic tool adapter with a 10 block of popular bits, an extension, and a few more slightly longer bits. Also included is a small, fold up lightweight utility blade.
Pliers, blades, openers, poking tools, wire cutters/strippers, drivers, light prying, and other multi tool uses.
3) Dedicated small quality flashlight. Day and night, probably my most used tool. These choices are also environmental based. Since I mostly operate in an urban setting, in a vehicle, many items take a backseat. Fire starting, camping, food gathering are not as much of a priority for me.
Since I live in the country, i still carry things such as a lighter, its just not as used as the other items listed above.
Even in a SHTF, survival situation, I'll be near town.
More times than not when I’m out in the woods I don’t have a cell signal . I would say a compass,knife,fire starter
My EDC changes but realistically, today when I leave home I have my phone, firearm and a TKELL fixed blade. Everything else is available to me in my vehicle bag I take with me. Of course, if I was going to the woods or even on a trip taking me hours away from home, I pack accordingly. How many people in "Today's" America live this way??? It hurts my heart seeing America fading before my eyes. America First Y'all, thanks for all you do and God Bless!!!
Well said, and Amen 🙏.
Phone, knives, essential oils that are my first aid kit, and I usually have a coffee (stainless steel) tumbler in my hand. The first three are in my pockets along with lip balm.
1. Wallet (contains $, fresnel lense, Moleskin, a diamond sharpener card, and a piece of reflective mylar.
2. My fixed blade knife kit, knife is a 3.5" modified ol hickory, in the pouch is a leatherman, AAA flashlight, ferro rod, and a button compass.
3. A Sonim XP8 hardened cell phone.
Always, the Kershaw folder (multiple choices I prefer), Olight I5T flashlight, cigarette lighter, Gerber tool, clip on watch with a compass that has a built in bottle opener, and Burts Bees lip balm.
Wow! After watching, I couldn't wait to get to the comment section... Learned so much, Thank-you everyone!
Lots of new product 💡's need to ck out❗️🙏🇺🇸
There are 5, in my mind. Cell phone, wallet, keys, then knife and lighter, in that order. Comms, money, mobility, self defense/utility and fire. That's the most basic EDC, and for good reason. 95% of everything you do in daily life, you'll use all of them frequently during the day, and you can take them anywhere. In terms of indispensability, that's the list in my mind, in that order, based on frequency of use.
After those 5, I would list a flashlight and a multitool. Many people don't use either daily, but I do. I also keep a tiny pill bottle on my keychain with high test fishing line and a needle. Might seem silly to some, but I found myself always needing some small cordage to tie things or repair things in the woods, so it is something I've found very useful.
But you said TOP 3, and so it is. Much of this can be consolidated, which is how I carry it. I really only have 3-4 things to remember each day, but with it 10+ EDC items. On my keychain is the lighter, multitool, flashlight, cordage, pen, and keys. 6 items, all used frequently enough to be useful, 1 thing to remember. The lighter has duct tape around it. All the items are small sized so that the keychain is not too bulky. Not much bigger than the giant keyfob most people have on newer cars. I keep money in my phone case. With a wallet case, you can carry phone, money, and cards in 1 item. Phone in one pocket, keys in another, knife in a 3rd. 3 things to remember, 10-12 distinct items on my person everywhere I go. My pistol is a 4th, but I don't necessarily count it as EDC because I can't take it into my workplace. But it's back on when I leave for the day.
The fire kits, containers, cordage, etc. are off body items, which I don't call EDC. I keep a kit in my vehicles, which can be grabbed quickly when needed, but that's what I call kit items.
Great vid. No wrong answers guys. "DAILY ROUTINE LIFE" top 3 EDC for me... 1) Wallet, 2) Watch, and 3) Phone... from a Retired State Trooper & current Sheriff Deputy. I'd like to see a specific top 5 EDC vid for daily routine "WITH" SHT sit. Awesome vid, keep it up guys!
I love how the question "which items are needed for your day to day?" suddenly transforms in what do you need to become the main chracter in "Extraction 3"
Knife, flash light, lighter. Just like all of our grandfathers.
Solid choices!
Clean water is very hard to find, now. My grandfather told me that life was getting harder for my generation - maybe we need to carry more, accordingly.
Beautiful top 3, btw.
Yeah but if our grandfathers had smart phones they would be chaining them to their vest like a pocket watch 😂
@@Jeffrhodes-pl7rc Have you heard the saying, _Horses for courses?_
_Feng Shui_ translates to _Wind Water_ and a classic notes that most people would recognize a good horse.
Protection from the wind and sky, easy access to water.
SAR mnemonic: Please Remember What's First: Protection, Rescue, Water, Food
Yes, a phone... that's part of what I meant by noting that we need more than our predecessors.
Where I am coming from, without fire the native people died. Lewis and Clark were miserable. When you have no car, and no money, and no place to go...
Everyone should spend at least a day and night being homeless; the few kind people in the world stand out like stars in darkness.
I spend many years with my buddies hiking in the Grand Canyon, Supertition Mountains and other hikes in Arizona. We all tried to hike in pairs when possible. To lessen our pack loads, one guy would carry the two man tent, the other the poles & stakes. Then one guy would carry the smalll propane stove and the other might have one metal pot. There was no need for duplications. Everyone then carried their own bedroll, food & water. Any time we would have someone new hike with us we had a pre-hike planning meeting to stress the neccessity of packing light. On one trip into the Grand Canyon I had caught a nice 16" rainbow trout. Some of the "non-fishing" guys asked how I was going to cook it in such a small backpack pan. I replied "I'll just fillet it & cut it into small pieces". A few minutes later the "newbie" came running up to me and said "try this". He handed me a 10" cast iron skillet. I don't think he listened to our advice about packing light.
Well, in his defense, he could use that as a defensive or offensive weapon, a rain hat (until he got tired of holding it over his head), catch minnows and cook on it!
Winkler Crusher Belt knife W/Rubber grip, and a totally RAD psychedelic mushroom sheath by DIAZ knives! My Battle Bottle W/water purification tabs, a LUCKY Zippo, and bandanna, or a hank, and a Gerber multi tool. I always carry this. Great video, awesome question! THANK YOU
I really like this video, because I have a bad hip which limits me carrying weight in my pockets or around my hips. I have always struggled with carrying EDC items that I would absolutely need, but try and find the lightest items out there on the market. Carrying a hand gun has been a life challenge for me due to this. I literally have a large cardboard box full of holsters I have tried, IWB, OWB, Shoulder and Ankle holsters included! This video has made realize I need to relook again at what is important and that I will practically carry everyday. I now carry a Ruger LCP or S&W 442 on my belt when my hip is bugging me, but on good days I carry my S&W shield or sig 365. Shoulder holsters are great, but in hot weather, forget about it!😊 Please revisit this topic in the future.
Lucky me - I live in Germany, not the U.S. , so carrying a handgun is absolute nonsense, not needed here !
We all have that box of tried but failed holsters!
Word to the wise... Last winter my loved stainless steel canteen was full and in my car gear load. Hard freeze split my canteen seam. Useless. If your kit is in your car during the winter, keep your bottles empty but have bigger jugs ready to fill them. The larger jugs freeze much slower. And who cares if a recycled jug breaks? It won't even make a mess, it's frozen.
I got more than three. lol On my person--phone, knife, wallet. I ride, so I always have a backpack. That has more in it, including a full med kit.
1. The Leatherman Signal has a knife, fire, blade sharpener, whistle, screw driver, and pliers.
2. Bottle to boil water.
3. Smith Wesson Shield M2.0 40 Caliber converted to .357 Sig.
I slowly started phasing out most of my pants into cargo pants. Unless I'm talking like "nice" clothes.
Most pockets have things in them.
Wallet, keys, phone is what I need regardless of what I'm wearing or where I'm going. I need those 3 just to lrave the house.
I also usually have a belt pouch for phone and insulin pump, and an ankle trauma kit.
I usually carry 3 granola bars and 2 tubes of glucose tabs because I'm type 1 diabetic. Small pocket knife and pepper spray, as I work and travel in non-permissive environments. Nail clippers. A few pens and a couple of markers, and a stylus because I hate those "use your finger to sign" things.
Just be aware that the cell phone service providers can track your every move and they can see what you send and what you receive.
And they made it so we can't take out the battery.
My EDC is a victorinox mini champ, one of the larger Olight Keychain lights and a key to the front door of my house in case of power failure and my garage door won't open. Of course I will have my wallet, cash and phone. Almost all of the time I will have a larger knife and my kimber micro 9.
1.Phone: comms, navigation apps, built in light, emergency signal, compass, measuring device, camera with night vis/lowlight, phone case has a magnet and room for a credit card knife. In emergency can use the internal parts for makeshift equipment like fishing hooks and sewing needles. The (lithium) battery can be scavenged for emergency fire maker.
2. Pocket knife with partial serration with a fob that has small ferro rod
3. Metal water bottle with cap that has built in purifier straw. Can be used as container and used to boil water.
All the essentials in three items (with on item accessories), that can easily be carried all day everyday.
#1 You have to have keys on you every day so have a large key ring that you can attach a light, victorinox classic and nail clipper.
#2 Get a wallet that should be able to hold a small ferro rod, freznal lens, old credit card wrapped in duct tape, cash, stainless unbreakable mirror and 6 feet of paracord, telescopic ink pen, folded heavy duty aluminum foil.
#3 Cell phone.
Great suggestions! Thank you for sharing!
My three choices are phone, wallet and SAK
The wallet is kind of cheating because mine is a small pouch, so I keep in it a lighter, pen, band-aids...
Also I try to always bring a pocket square, as a kind of honorary mention 😂
knife, lighter,flash light. I don't count my wallet, because I always have it on me
That's exactly WHY you should count your wallet! And phone is more important in far more situations than any of the three things you mentioned.
1. Keys with a leatherman squirt
2. Cheap Cellphone with walletcase in built ( bank card, drivers license 200 dollars just in case)
3. Shades with Anti glare polarization.
Just going with three things: then it would be a Swiss Army Ranger 55 Knife (non-serrated locking blade, saw and awl), an Uberleben Hexagonal Ferro Rod and a Kleen Canteen (32-40oz) single walled stainless water bottle.
Real talk? I generally wear appropriate clothing, footwear (preferably laced), keys, pocket knife, Bic lighter, lip balm, iphone, $100 cash, a 40 oz single walled stainless bottle and three days worth of daily meds. In every vehicle I own there is a Mora Garberg and a Ferro Rod that reside in the glove compartment.
That said; I have set up an EDC/BOB kit that Gray Bearded Green Beret recommended. I highly recommend you watch that video. He has one of the best thought out baseline kits under 22lbs. Obviously you’ll need to fine tune that kit to your specific area based on season, weather and non-permissible environmental needs.
Why do you say, "it should be single walled?" Thanks
BOP
The single walled stainless bottle can be used to boil water over or nestled close to an open flame. This gives you a double use container. Boiling water in a double walled container should never be attempted.
@@jkdurden Oh! Thank you so much! :)
BOP
LOVED this video, including the topic of discussion as well as the people. Really puts things into perspective hearing other opinions and ideas. Would love more of this!
My true EDC:
•Wazoo Cache Belt w/ the Adventure Kit + Forj Repair Tape + Spartan Fire SERE Strips
•Wazoo Bushcraft Necklace
•Wazoo Viking Whetstone Necklace,
•Phone (which includes cash between the phone and case)
•Wallet (which includes Wazoo FireCard + Spartan Fire SERE Strips)
Great idea keeping cash in the Cache Belt. Really not sure why I haven't done that yet. Thanks for the reminder! 👊🔥
This is really something to think about. For us as the EDC community or as preppers, tactical/cool people etc, it makes us think about 3 things. IDK how regular people walk around everyday not having anything with them.
Three things mostly everyone has : for EDC : every day carry
1 + Phone (knowledge, Google knows everything)
2 + Lighter
3 + Watch (not digital to use as a compass)
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Firearm.
Mini-bic lighter with a few wraps of gorilla tape.
And the SAK Farmer with an added pocket clip I attached by drilling & tapping some tiny screw holes in the alox.
Bonus item: the hydroblu sidekick water filter (it's the size of a fat pen, or magic market, also with a pocket clip).
_Please Remember What's First : Protection, Rescue, Water, ..._
Something I learned from a rescuer. Seems you're thinking along these lines?
If a container doesn't need to be rigid or used for cooking, there are lots of compact portable options that can be folded.
Most survivalist know about 5 & 10 Cs. Would like to see you do a similar 5 & 10 EDCs. BTW Currin...Bekah says hello.
It's really hard to do these challenges where you place an artificial limit on items unless you really dial in the situation. Urban vs Rural being one major example. Day-to-day or task specific as another. On person vs. Bag Carry/Vehicle Carry as a third.
If bags are allowed you can have any number of items limited only by the size of the container.
I have a great many things I EDC daily for work that I don't necessarily reach for on my days off as I personally rarely go anywhere when I'm not working. In my current situation as a night shift "Grocery Replenishment Specialist" I rarely ever need certain tools or containers... but my phone is a work tool because of a work specific app. I always have several cutting implements as I use them as part of the job. I have a pocket organizer just for marking implements, a pry par, and a workshop knife maintenance tool... that I carry specifically for work. My "wallet" is zippered edc pouch that also holds a custom Victorinox Yeoman and Flashlight on the outside. I have a bic in a exotac firesleeve on my keychain (because the scouts ingrained having fire as a part of my childhood). I have a small first aide pouch (because why be miserable). As well as earbuds for entertainment and communication. This doesn't include the "dopp kit" style bag I use to carry a back brace, gloves, battery bank, cables, small tablet, and other redundancies or back up items to what is on my person.
All that being said... that is specifically Urban edc work day pocket carry for me for my specific day to day requirements. If I artificially limited myself... I could technically get by with only my Phone and keyring. As I can buy most anything else I need at work using an app on my phone... including food, water, cutting implements, lighters, containers, and things to make a shelter.
My EDC would be entirely different if I didn't live less than a 10 minutes drive from home. I'd have much more robust "get home" options in my vehicle if I lived and worked hours from home as I have in previous jobs. I've driven several hours to reach a remote work location by myself, work a 9-6 shift, and drive home without any guarantee I'd have access to any amenities aside from a roof over my head.
I work in a cheese factory. I have to change into a clean uniform to work. My essentials I transfer from my street clothes are wallet, SAK, and truck key. Wallet has money, debit and credit cards, ID, insurance cards.... SAK is a slim muti-tool. Truck key to get to my car bag or get out of dodge as needed. If I was allowed to carry my cell phone I would carry that as well. That would make four items.
Knife, straight or folding, depends. Multitool, weapon, depends on weather and concealability. Top 3
personally i don't consider wallet, phone, keys, and pen as part of an EDC kit i just consider those extensions of my self, since most people who don't eve consider EDC carry at least phone and wallet, and those who use a pen often also carry that. everything past those 3 i consider part of my EDC kit and i would put my leatherman wave as number 1 as it also has a good knife in it, then at least 3 bandanas and some stolen from fast food/gas station napkins for various needs like blowing nose, covering a cut, cleaning up a mess and so on use them often. then 3rd would be a hand sanitizer for when washing hands is not available. the wallet, phone, keys, and pen i never actually think about they just happen. the other stuff i gotta think about grabbing along with the power bank for phone, watch, and extra knives as i carry a folding box cutter, folder, and neck knife as well.
also on the same page with phone hate it and love it at the same time, mostly cause i can get exact time for next bus as our crappy city bus system sucks here, as well as finding info on the fly, and weather or not a place is open, their hours, their phone number and so on. can also calm the nerves by playing music or running a game, and keeping the mind going and sharp is actually one of the core survival actions once you got the most important things covered like shelter, water, food.
i carry a bit more such as a utensil set for when i have to get food on the fly, or bring a lunch with me. as well as a lighter and fire steel, and small survival kit, and a bunch of those little salt packets swiped from fast food/gas stations. i also like to keep some packets of real honey, and a small first aid kit.
so after the core 4 most/all use anyway for me multi-tool, bandanas/napkins, and sanitizer are my major 3 that i use almost always.
I’m just a retired normal Joe…The three items I always have on my person are a knife, phone & Morgan Silver Dollar. A gun, pepper spray, keys, flashlight would round out the rest that’s with me 99% of the time.
Awesome conversation. Definitely great things to consider. Thank you. I want to know about that watch band.
Besides my phone of course,
1 knife
2 lighter
3 lifestraw (for water consumption)
The bag with a water container etc. & the knife/fire starter combo yes
Always good to carry cash. I'm not sure about the USA, but UK banknotes are now made out of a polymer(?), and are virtually indestructable. Under the insole of your boots, is a great no-find place and you will forget about it, untill you really need it. Great video!
Cash? It will be useless
Great video buddy great info
Old, old country saying my grandparents used to say in the UK: something to cut, something to tie, something to burn, something to buy*.
* some cash
I don't think it gets much more simple or useful, even if the tools that fit the categories change.
Thank you Jason for mentioning the phone. It is the most practical for most of us!
Man you killed it with the editing- great video 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
But you should made top 10 EDC things video.
EDC depends on your lifestyle, jurisdiction, climate, etc. For me in the UK I have a pocket torch, a legal (DON'T get me started!)) Multi-tool and my wallet. In addition I have a thick carrier bag folded in a back pocket and my phone. Realistically, I am unlikley to be more than 24 hours/ one night from home.
Even if SHTF I can buy water and food and stick it in the bag and if my vehicle is dead or no public transport hike home.
I have a day sack that has fire kit, tin cup, drinks and choc bar, small first aid kit, Mylar blanket and a collapsible water bottle.
I also have compass, binocs and a larger folding blade.
This is basically a "get me home" bag. I have considered adding a tarp but to be any good it starts to weigh heavy. Also I have enough for two as I have a wife to consider. By the way, she does not think quite like I do, but she understands my mindset and appreciates I take care of her too! She is also AAA at starting a campfire!
I use it as an overnight bag or pop a laptop in and I can take it to work or add my sandwiches and use for a days light hiking. I (nearly) always have it in the car when we go out. I need to move to an ALWAYS mentality.
Thank you for this video. For me here in South Africa - Glock 26, Cold Steel Crawford (doubles as a fixed blade), and my phone. This is on me every day. A few helpful bits and pieces are in my pockets. Amongst other things, a small O light (AAA) and mini bic lighter. Thanks again.
I wouldn’t count the phone! ;)
Heading out the door to work I always say; wallet, I’d, keys, phone. I have to badge into work to get into building.
I also have a flashlight, small knife.
The stuff I keep in my vehicle changes often. Small tool bag, bigger flashlight, self defense stuff. I need to put a small go bag in the vehicle.
Phone, Leatherman Supertool and bic lighter for pockets. For small edc backpack Grayl, Stanley cook cup, poncho,poncho liner, trash bag, ferro rod, clif bars, jerky and 4 tourniquets.
It depends on ge situation no wifi or network I would pick Fire , Shelter , hatchet or water purification straw
my EDC bag are sporrans.
It is worn on my belt, can make multiple sporrans for any where I might go.
You don't always have cargo pants, but always have a belt.
Wallet, cell phone, and my firearm are a given, no matter where I'm going, even just the grocery store. When driving locally, I carry a sling bag, with most of the things mentioned. When driving to other towns or cities (fortunately, I don't have to fly anymore), there's a pack in the trunk. It's about situation, environment, and distance from home.
I’m a 71 yr female and cash has been indespendible. Now a days. You gotta carry a small solar charger for smart phone. But I also carry survival blankets, knife, wipes etc.
Knife kit (w/ ferro rod and sharpening stone) cache belt (w/ cash and kit) and wallet (if in urban environment w/ survival cards) or mess kit (if in wilderness environment. It's a canteen, cup, stove, cover, lid, and utensils like JJ has but I keep a space blanket in mine as well.
If you're in the wild all the time, then this discussion is valid. As far as most people go, carrying a lighter and a water container are not useful. The proper answer depends on where you are, and who you are. I carry my keys, which have on them a Victorinox Classic SD, a keychain ferro rod, a Thrunite AAA flashlight. They are on a paracord lanyard, which also makes them a handy flail, if needed. In my other pockets, my cell phone and a pocket knife. Depending on where I'm going, I could add a multi-tool, a larger knife, a bigger flashlight, etc. But just carrying all the time? Keys, wallet, phone, knife. And even the knife depends on the situation. SAK, Tactical folder, other?
Retired female truck driver here who has been literally snowed in on Donner Pass and outback of Wyoming multiple times and multiple days at a time, and now living in western New York State, anyone not prepared for bad weather, ie Buffalo blizzard, is a fool. We could survive a week in our big truck.and now in our pickup.
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Great review, thank Y'all... My Daddy taught us all to keep cash with us at all time.
As far as a container goes, you don't have to carry a full quart size canteen --- a wide mouth 500ml bottle can carry a reasonable amt of liquid, and takes much less space --- or even a pocket "flask" ...
Great discussion, along with some laughs 👍
Love videos like this. Please make more
Thanks for watching!!
For me in the top three is phone, money and knife.
1. Phone(Apple Pay, light, gps, etc)
2. ID holder ($100 bill attached)
3. Knife (multi purpose)
My wallet is a little different from most because it has a zipper pouch with 2 internal sleeves for cash and cards in one and emergency money and a couple pieces of note paper, the other side has a pen flashlight, sharpie, pen and pencil and spare lighter in case my primary lighter is lost or empty. Still counts as one though, right? Next my pocket knife, though I usually appendix carry my Izula and carry a folder. 3rd is my smokes and primary lighter, always a regular size Bic. It's really hard to narrow my edc to only 3 items. I also edc Chapstick and ear buds.
Living in the city, I carry a folding knife, a cigarette lighter, and a 4-Way Sillcock Key.
Mindset is critical, and critical thinking beforehand is fundamental. Im out in the woods in my pants....what do i need to do in order to survive? This tells me exactly what three things i can utilize in order to survive for 24-48 hours!
We have hurricanes and storm frequently in Louisiana . Interesting video.
Excellent points, great debate!
What three items do I carry every time I leave home? Cash, credit cards and smart phone. Also carry two forms of government I.D. and my house keys, but if some else is at home they could let me in if I lost my keys. With the phone I can call 911 or order a pizza or get a taxi or call a tow truck or call a locksmith or get an ambulance response. With cash or credit card, I can buy a meal, get a motel room, try my luck at a casino, pay to fill the fuel tank of my vehicle or catch a flight to Hawaii or Guam or the USVI (after showing my I.D.). Yes, I have concealed carry, but I am much more likely to actually use my phone, cash or credit cards if I need goods or services or an emergency response.
Flying overseas a lot prohibits many items...so my EDC is Passport, $, D.Lic., Bank Card, and toss in a small toothbrush...all with which I can slide down that inflatable escape thingy and not leave them on the plane.
I've been carrying a knife since I was a teenager, and now I'm old. I ALWAYS have it and do not always have a phone.
After 9/11, I came close to having TSA take it from me. Fortunately, my husband had taken me to the airport and I realized it while in the security line. He took it home for me.
Great video, got me thinking of what I may need to change or start carrying more often. Thanks for the different point of views.
appreciate ya watching 💪
Hahahaah I’m sorry I came hauling tail through there on JJ’s EBike, I didn’t know yall were filming!!!
My 3 is the same as it's always been since I was about 10, and probably a bit before that, being 41 this year. You always had your Pocket Knife, Wallet, and Watch. As ya get older it grows past the core 3 with things like lighters (Normally a Zippo) even if you don't smoke. Truck Keys at 15 1/2 cause we had to have our Drivers permit and a vehicle as quickly as we could. Eventually a Firearm. I didn't have a cell phone until I was in College, late 2001 early 2002 after 9/11. Being from Southeastern Ohio along the River which is more like West Virginia then the rest of Ohio there wasn't and still isn't that good of signal coverage outside of major highways and the larger towns so a phone to have with you daily wasn't an option in the country. I didn't start carrying a phone on the regular till I moved to central Indiana in 2010 and it was still a prepaid phone till a couple years later. My father back home still uses a prepaid cell phone and only uses it on trips because it doesn't function where the farm is.
I'm not former Military or a first responder, I did dispatch and corrections at a local Police Dept back home for a couple years before I moved so I'm far from speaking from experience outside of just being a country boy who went from starting majors as Forestry and Wild Life Management to computer Networking and Security which was my profession for about a decade and I did carry a tool bag or backpack daily (currently disabled due to the affects of MS).
Sheriff came to our door, looking for our son. There was a road rage shooting and they were looking for suspects. They knew his phone was in the area at the time.
Your phone tracks you everywhere. It is certainly useful, but anybody can track you with it.
(No, my son didnt do it. He works lawncare and was mowing a clients lawn in that area that day)
EDC... depends entirely on what specific risks or situations you calculate as most probable WHILE you are out there carrying your EDC. This will be different for every person.
For me (WHERE I live AT this moment in time) - A small multitool and a small combined torch/lantern then the cellphone... because I don't NEED to prepare to confront SHTF/TEOTWAWKI every time I leave home.
It's about doing a focused risk assessment and planning accordingly.
Under some circs I might add a small box containing Lithium power bank, charger, cables. I include this whenever I go to hospital for an intervention "in case" my stay lasts longer than I'd planned.
Under other circs I might have a ferrocerium rod and a powerful piercing whistle.
In others I'd carry a UHF walki-talki.
In others I carry a large flask for drinking water.
Mix-n-match according to what is MOST likely combined with MOST catastrophic - before I get back home.
I have a solo pot with a lid that goes in my carry-on, matches, tarp, mini-sawyer filter and paracord. when I am not flying, I have a pocketknife and sidearm. This is a really great challenge. Usually when I fly I also take some blueberry bars (like a newton) and beef jerky. I always have the cell phone, but assume I will not be able to use it in the early stages of chaos (either grid down or too many users)
Upon hearing the rest of the video ---I do always carry cash, I am a little paranoid about this. just enough to get some food or something as an emergency ($100-$200 at all times). When driving, I have pre-'64 coins, just in case cash is not useful.
smartphone is the every man's EDC. Communication, GPS, compass, maps, flashlight, knowledge library (can save 10s of thousands of books) place to take notes or document things (e.g. evidence) including with photos or video, calculator, signalling device. I think you can also buy off the shelf cases that are still pocketable that come with tools like blades, hooks, needles and you could add thread, fishhooks, ferro rod etc.
Great show guys. Just wondering...why not the Grayl Titanium, or the plain Grayl with the Pathfinder school nesting cup. Perfect combo for water IMHO. You could even put a millbank bag with it for the win. Love your content guys! AWESOME!
On the topic of water purification, check out "Well Safe" granules (NSF 60) compliant.
Phone, wallet, G19 is my top three picks for EDC. And I never leave home without it.
Before I watched the whole vid, understanding the premise without looking further, here's my top 3 for everyday survival: cell phone, Huntsman SAK in its case with two paper matches and striker taped (waterproofed) to the back of the case, and wallet with cash ($150) inside. I don't go for outdoor adventures much but if I did I would substitute the wallet with cash with a 24 ounce Grayl water filter and change over to a Ranger Grip SAK instead of the Huntsman. Now I'm going to watch the vid and critique it against mine. PRETTY CLOSE.
Don't know why a firearm wasn't considered. If I could only pick 3 for real life, practical, EDC, it would have to be weapon, wallet, phone. In that order.
Love this video!! Would love to see one on where to find food and water in somewhat urban/ suburban area. If i had to walk home with my two kids, where could i find what we need??
My keys include flame steel hcuff key screwdriver on carabiners for ease of collab or separation
Depends on where I'm going... normal life : Phone, wallet, knife OR flashlight. woods : knife, lighter, container.
Thanks
Swiss Army knife, Bic Lighter, Folding digger knife, + Gerber blade holder, rechargeable cap mount O-light, (smart phones are tracking devices .. what did people do before their invention? I have one that I use for photos .. could use it to record a message etc. but why continue to pay to be spied on? If you are looking for a wireless way to communicate in an emergency .. consider a cheap Bofeng Ham Handheld radio) Try to get back to native survival. If you are going to go for a long walk .. get a good stick (3 legs on the ground and a good weapon.)