Latest Mini Pouch & Pocket Rack™ Loadout: What would you add to it?
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- čas přidán 18. 12. 2023
- Going into 2024, the selection of tools for this EDC pouch loadout is based on having a compact mini set of good quality functional tools and accessories that I can carry on my person in a pouch that is 4.25" by 3.25" by 1.75". I selected these tools to help me fix things around the house and when traveling for work. I also want them to help me resolve any "in need of repair" issues that I may run into in an urban environment as well as helping to fix similar repair issues for my family and friends and maybe someone I just met in a parking lot who has a bad battery cable and needs some assistance to get home. This loadout is what I came up with and I'm looking for suggestions to improve it that take into account the limited space of the pouch and the very broad goals that I've outlined above. #edc #everydaycarry #edcdump #edcgear
For those interested in participating in our first Pocket Rack™ EDC organizer giveaway, we are going to be giving away one Pocket Rack™ mini prototype. I believe it is the same one that was featured in this video:
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It will include a set of custom made elastic bands and a pouch to carry your new mini Pocket Rack™ in. To enter the giveaway, Subscribe to the EarthlingEDC channel / @earthlingedc and then submit your email address at earthling.com/pages/contact The winner will be selected and contacted on April 30th 2024. One entry per person.
For those interested in finding out more information about the items in this video and where to download the STL file to make your own 3D print of a pocket rack, please download this PDF - bit.ly/Dec_LoadOut - Jak na to + styl
I'm looking for some ideas that will improve the ability of the kit featured in this video to do more and do those things better. If you have a suggestion, keep in mind the purpose of this kit is to fix things and assist family, friends and anyone else that might need a hand, with issues they may be having as well. This might be something as simple as a band aid for a scrape on your nephew's knee or fixing a wall outlet in your mother in-law's house. It's not designed to be a survival kit. Thinks of it as an urban fix-it kit or what happens to an Altoids tin when it grows up. Whatever you suggest it needs to either fit into the pouch with the existing tools ore replace one of them. I'm looking forward to hearing what you come up with.
Since you use one long elastic cord for holding stuff it seems to be better not to print on a 3D printer, but to take for example a carbon plate and simply drill holes along the edges
Аs a result you can use titanium, carbon, aluminum or even more posh or chip materials with minimal processing, just cut to size, drill holes and chamfer
I am currently trying to slightly enlarge the holes and space them in such a way that the track can easily fit into mini sized 5 ring or 6 ring ringbinders. Those who like pocket sized Filofaxes and other brand ringbinders might be interested. Or those who like myself want to combine such an EDC setup with paper based planning and journaling.
@@fastandcurious sounds interesting
@dimmodddimmodd7199 - Thanks for posting. Each tool on a rack is usually secured by 1 elastic band for that tool. In some cases it may be advantageous to have a couple items being held by one band, but 90% of the time there is one band holding one tool. Each band is anchored to a cleat. The cleats are specifically designed to work with 2mm elastic bands. These can either be 2mm silicone O-Rings or more recently I've been making my own bands from nylon or polyester coated 2mm elastic shock cord. The bands actually click into place when inserted into a cleat. They are designed to hold a band in place even when there is no tension on the band. It would be very difficult to emulate this type of precision when making them by hand.
What you describe is exactly how I started making these back in February. I was hand cutting Kydex & ABS and I had made a cutting template out of aluminum to increase the accuracy of my work. They worked great, but the 3D printing took it to another level and allows us to protoype new ideas in hours rather than days. If you check out the community page for Earthling EDC www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/community there are several metal examples of pocket racks posted as well as a beautiful walnut version. Some of the new designs we are seeing are really quite impressive. Thank you for taking the time to give feedback on this project. It is sincerely appreciated.
@fastandcurious - Thank you for your post. That's a really interesting idea. When you get further along with storing them in a ringbinder, send us some photos of what that looks like and I'll be happy to post them to the community page www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/community Thank you for taking the time to post this.
Most of these videos I see are based on survival and wilderness so I really appreciate a more urban focused edc. Plus I really appreciate the philosophy behind it, “help those in need”. World be a better place if we all thought like that.
@JosePerez-nz4bl - Thank you for taking the time to share that. I like to think that there are quite a few people following this channel that have a similar concept of how they want to utilize their EDC gear. That's where my interests lie and that will continue to be the underlying directions of the videos this channel produces. Thanks again for posting this.
What is obvious is you are a thorough and perfectionist person.That EDC is different and brilliant.With your permission I´m going to copy some ideas.
@jano8257 - Thank you for your post. Copy as many ideas as you like. :-) . I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Please send me photos when you do have it built out. Send them to Earthling@newsphoto.com.
Casually came upon your channel and I was pleasantly surprised to learn that there is a way to organize my pocket pouch. The pocket rack is a genius idea.
@apepex1464 - Thank you for your post. I'm glad you found a solution. Be sure to checkout our community page at www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/community and if you 3D print a Pocket Rack for yourself, Email photos to me at Earthling@Newsphoto.com and I'll post them to the Community page. If you are interested in purchasing one, get on our email list at Earthling.com and we'll email you when they become available for purchase. Thank you again for taking the time to post.
I do not know who makes the 1/4’ extension. However I do know and have done this without any damage to the extension bit. Simply find a center punch and lock the extension in a vice and start tapping until you see the shaft move. Find your desired length and is there is any play afterwards you can epoxy it in place. Thank you for your wonderful channel.
@billdaniels8784 - It's a great idea and I've tried it. It turns out that the quality of the bit extender can have a significant impact on making this mod. I did what you described and destroyed the extender. It would not budge. I just need to find one that is not as well made :-)
Дед, дай Бог тебе здоровья, надеюсь я буду таким как ты, толковым, подтянутым, креативным в твоём возрасте.
- Translation from Russian - Roman Volodimirovich commented: "Grandfather, God bless you, I hope I will be like you, smart, smart, creative at your age."
@user-vo7lj1oc6m - Спасибо, что нашли время поделиться своими мыслями об этом видео. Я искренне ценю ваши комментарии.
Great video! I enjoy seeing the evolution of the Pocket Rack and your EDC! Merry Christmas!
@Swamp-Fox Thank you for your feedback and for being one of our much appreciated subscribers. Merry Christmas to you as well. :-)
Simply Amazing !
@Pritam043 - Thanks for sharing that. Theses kits are really interesting to build out and work on. I hope you have the opportunity to make one for yourself
Thank you for sharing your design, and ideas. This is a very helpful, useful edc content pouch carry system. Thank you for the detailed information and access to find the items used. Looking forward to watching more of your content. Take care
@ReplayFan562 - You are very welcome. I look forward to seeing what you can do with some of these ideas in your EDC. Thanks again for your feedback, it is sincerely appreciated.
I have to be honest, I was not really impressed with this, UNTIL I watched the video, and now, I have to be honest again, I was dead WRONG. This is a GREAT idea and something I'm going to play with soon. I am wondering though about trying to fit an industrial sewing bobbin on here. The bobbin is 37mm in diameter and just over 11mm thick. I use it to hold about 45 to 50 feet of 250 pound test braided fishing line. I like to always have some kind of cordage on me, just like I always have a knife. I mean there's no real substitute for either one when you need it. Thanks for the idea, and links. Keep up the great work.
@wjf213 - Thank you for your post and your feedback. A couple folks have mentioned the cordage and I will be including that. I just need to decide what kind to add. If you do build out a pocket rack, be sure to send me some photos at Earthling @newsphoto.com and let me know if I can post them to our community page. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts on our video.
You are remarkable, love the philosophy.
@Edenjin - Thank your for your feedback. I'm very glad you found this content appealing.
Loved to see how the pocket rack fits in a pouch. I wasn't sure how it would work if in a pocket by itself. I really like the kit you have put together - I have quite a few similar tools myself and I am a huge victorinox fan. Thanks for sharing!!
@MB_EDC - Thanks for posting. I enjoy your content - www.youtube.com/@MB_EDC/videos
The pouch is the way to go or a coat or vest pocket. If you fill just one side of the Rack, that can work in a front pant's pocket as well. Just keep the tools light. Thanks again for posting..
@@EarthlingEDC Thank you sir. I've had a gap in posting and hope to get some long videos up soon.
Those dimmable/variable USB PCB lights are fantastic, I've been giving them away to family & friends for 5 years 👍
@edwardfletcher7790 - I always have one with me when carrying my little battery bank with the Velcro pouch attached. Takes up no space and they are super bright.
that is a really good kit! really clever organising, I must say.
@puffincz3482 Thank you for sharing that. Check out some of the other kits that people are making with Pocket Racks. See: www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/community
That is incredible!!
@usernameisusername - Thanks for posting. I hope you have the opportunity to build one of these.
Smart solution that 3D printed card to arrange everything! 😍
@rubensintes1 - Thank you. We've been working on it with the help of many EDC enthusiasts for over a year. It is evolving and getting better because of that.
This is the best gear set I’ve seen. Love the simplicity and organization. Thank you for the ideas! I’m very interested in that 3D Print.
@XanderBroeffle - Thanks for your post and for being a subscriber. With the 3D printing, we're seeing some pretty rapid design changes being contributed by our viewers. Where it might have taken months or years to see a new version available, it's now taking days or hours for new models to show up. It's exciting to see it evolve so rapidly. Thanks again for the feedback and taking the time to post.
I love that you made it available for free. Printed it last night and look forward to trying it out. Great stuff. 😀
@XanderBroeffle - Thank you for the feedback. When you have it loaded, please send me photos with a description of the items on the card and I'll be happy to post them to our community page. email them to earthling@newsphoto.com . Many thanks !
Very nice system and video, sir! 👏
@hotcayenne - Thank you for your feedback. It is sincerely appreciated
A very satisfying video my good man. Fantastic job Sir. Happy Holidays! 22:14
@Lledyl68 - Thank you very much. I sincerely appreciate your feedback. Happy Holidays to you as well.
Remarkable work.....I think this is a game changer.....Well done sir !!!!
@deegenna8310 - Thank you! - These Pocket Racks™ come in different versions and are an open source 3D print design, so anyone can print one or customize the design. The only major restriction is that you can't sell them. To make one for yourself, go to: www.thingiverse.com/search?q=Pocket+Rack+EDC&page=1 and download any of the six versions that you would like to print. You can then go to a website like printathing.com, or a local 3D printing service in your area and have them make one or more of them for you. This PDF has more details on sourcing the elastics that are used with them. See: bit.ly/MicroEDCOrg . Enjoy!
Epic setup
@WinstonWilliamsofficial Thank you for your feedback. It is greatly appreciated.
Fantastic job, just discovered your channel and already a fan. Subscribed!
@guilleb536 - Thank you for subscribing ! - Be sure to check out our community page at www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/community . Some interesting viewer projects are happening there as well. Thanks again for posting.
So much respect and appreciation to you sir. Not sure I can make a recommendation to you- such a well rounded edc. I would love to see your take on a “light carry”. But I suspect this carry is the result of much trial and error. You have gained a new sub from. Love from CT
@markgermanese4274 - Thank you for your feedback and for subscribing. The mini belt pouch that was mentioned in the video is what I use as my light carry. Building these kits even smaller and with more capabilities is a really interesting exercise. A big part of that is incorporating the feedback from the many individuals that watch these videos and share their ideas here and on our community page www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/community
great loadout + video. new sub dude!
@kixb4632 - Thanks for the sub! Be sure to check out our community page at: www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/community . All sorts of interesting things happening there.
That pocket rack concept is very clever. Great job.
@GeorgeCoghill - Thank you for the feedback. Be sure to check out some of the other videos on the pocket rack. It's changed quite a bit since we posted the first video back in March of 2023. I expect it to continue to evolve in 2024. If you are interested in trying one out, download the PDF in the description for this video. It's gives instructions for where to get the STL file and where you cna get it printed if you don't have a printer. Thanks again fot taking the time to post.
@@EarthlingEDC didn’t see it on your video thumbnails, but have you tried a “pegboard” design with a pattern of holes? I am envisioning the shock cord being woven in and out of the holes as needed for the various tools.
@GeorgeCoghill - Apologies for the late reply, I sometimes miss questions when they are part of a thread like this. To answer your question, yes, several viewers have taken the free 3D STL file that we posted here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:6285608 and have modified it with internal anchor points. You can see example of how these look on the Earthling EDC community page. See; www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/community
This pocket rack is a really nice idea!
Thank you! It’s been great watching it evolve and grow popularity as more people print them out and start using them. You should check out some of the new designs that viewers have been making in our community section. Thanks again for your support
pretty amazing urban EDC loadout
@egbluesuede1220 -Thank you for posting. I worked on this one for a while. Be sure to check out the budget version of this build as well. see: czcams.com/video/X7QaXF_Rtqg/video.html&lc=UgyNmBDF6QKUtPLex9x4AaABAg
Wow so neatly organised make more videos
@nishanthshetty3615 Thanks, have you checked out our community page? www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/community there are quite a few photos of pocket racks that people have been building out.
Great video. gave me some ideas.
@ehwash - Thanks for posting. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Was there anything in particular that you are going to try out?
Cool concept 👍
@RazorbladeRoman Thank you! and thanks for taking the time to post. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Something I was thinking through for myself was modifying the mini rack you made to have the battery pack sit inside it, basically 3D print a "ring" with the teeth on it, that the battery pack would sit inside of. This would reduce weight as well as size as the rack has a sort of "wasted space" with the flat plastic. Again, this is more of a thought as I haven't had the time to mess with any of it. LOVE your videos and the mini rack! I carry a pouch, but its super fat and sticks out, so Im enjoying your ideas!
@AD-dc6qd That's an interesting ideas. My experience with removing material from the center of a 3D printed Rack has shown that it can be done, but you need to be very carefully not to remove too much because it will impact the ability of the card to remain rigid while under the tension of the multiple elastic bands. This might be countered however by making the remaining card thicker or out of metal. One other aspect to consider is that the charging port for the TNTOR is on the edge of the battery, so you would need to remove it each time it needed to be recharged. This might also be an issue for the cable that is built into the battery. I still think it's an interesting idea though.. Thanks for posting
So this reminds me of the Bathroom Buddy from Gremlins. Fun take on a kit.
@SayWhenSales - Wow! now that's a flashback. I completely forgot about that. It is the ultimate EDC kit - bit.ly/GremlinsBathroomBuddy What's really funny is that I'm actually working on a Body Maintenance Kit (BMK) built on a pocket rack that has a lot of similarities to the Bathroom Buddy :-) THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS...!!
Very cool
@dashdigital5869 - Thank you! Your feedback is appreciated.
Funny that you mentioned battery cable, someone wanted to go to their friends aid, but their jump cable had got a loose clamp connection, Knipex XS and Bibury Surge clone to the rescue, he couldn’t get his head round the fact that I had tools on me, look on his face when needle nose surge pliers appeared from inside the handle 😂 and then bit driver, even had a bit of electrical tape to cover over his bad hack of the cable insulation.
He had never thought of carrying a multi tool and a few useful items, on the other side of the coin I couldn’t imagine not having a few useful things on me.
@MrDkgio - That's outstanding! Thanks for sharing that and for being a subscriber.
solid video, subscribed
Welcome aboard!
One thing you might consider is the swiss card sissors replacements. They make a great light sissor. They work well because they fit in tiny spaces and you don't have to carry an entire SAK if you do not want to.
@kyoumansable - Thank you for your post - @todd.parker mentioned that in this very popular video earlier this year czcams.com/video/F3hIf5tTwbI/video.html . It's a great idea and they are sold separately, when you can find them in stock. Another idea is to increase the size of the SAK that I'm using which I think will also increase the size of the scissors. I was thinking of the SAK "Midnite Manager" (the model without the lite)
absolute genius
@pericles333eee - Thanks for posting. I sincerely appreciate the feedback.
Great kit and video -- your content is delightful.
For additions, I would probably put some zipties or microcord in heat shrink tubing. I'd also find a way to sneak a ruler in (e.g. print on the rack).
For my own needs I'd probably do a different tradeoff between the SAK and flashlight . I'd go for a smaller flashlight, like the Rovyvon Auroras, and go for a larger SAK like the Compact. That gets me a larger blade, better scissors, a pin for splinters (put an alcohol wipe in boo boo kit), and thicker pry tool.
If I stuck with a AA-size, I'd probably go with a right angle (eg Acebeam H16) as I find that's better for fixing tasks.
What's great about your system is that it's easy for each person to make their own tradeoffs.
@KenConley - Thanks for these idea. I like the ruler on the Rack idea a lot. I think we'll test that one out. Also the shrink tubing, cord as well as other sundry items definitely need some space in the pouch.
Regarding the larger SAK, I was thinking of the "midnite manager" as a possibility. It's just a bit larger than what I currently have. I just switched from from an aurora style (no brand) to a 1300 Lumen Manker light that is considerably larger but still fits vertically on the back of the Rack between the Knipex XS and the ratchet. I'm going to keep that set-up for a bit and see what happens, but may switch back in the future. We'll see...
For the Pry tool, I've been resisting the necessity for a pry bar, but I'm about to do a review of the Lever Gear Edge XT. We've had a couple requests from viewers and I'm excited to get into into the details of this tool with the two models they sent me.
As you mentioned, the flexibility of the Pocket Rack definitely makes it much easier to customize your EDC tools to fit your specific need. I enjoy exercising my brain as I consider the benefits and drawbacks of each item I keep on my Rack.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your ideas with me. Happy Holidays
I recently bought 2 Key Screwdrivers - the size of a house key - 1 x Phillips Head & 1 x Flat Tongue. I gave 1 set away & kept 1 for myself. These were used on Xmas Day to fix a broken Xmas Gift in 2 minutes.
@matthewbrown6163 - Thanks for sharing that. Having some small but efficient tools like that on your person can really speed up a fix. Christmas seems to be the time when tools like that get used most frequently.
@@EarthlingEDC Murphy's Law - when you least expect it - it will happen. I often give new drivers one of those cheap tool kits as a gift as it may only need to tighten a bolt to save the day.
Wonderful video
@hemanttripathi3175 - Thank you for your feedback. It is greatly appreciated. I hope you have had the opportunity to view some of our more recent videos as well.
Nice EDC. That little rack card thing is smaaaart!!! Kudos. Did you know that your little led flat light has a variable setting? If you put your finger behind the leds it should either go up or dim. Cool light I got a few. Happy New Year! Cheers
@sarge27271 - Thank you for your post. I actually did a video about this card light last year. See: czcams.com/users/shortsSOZdzo1K71o. It gets into a bit more detail and mentions the variable brightness control. Thanks for brining this up.
Thank you
You're welcome
Hi, I have only just found your channel and this film on the pouch plus pocket rack is the first one I have viewed. Great! Although I have camped outdoors and been asked to start fires (barbeques and home fireplaces, I hasten to add!) I live in the city and my edc, such as it is, consists of things I might need on a daily basis rather than stuff to help me survive the apocalypse. I am aware that 100 year events are taking place more frequently, nevertheless, I am usually faced with "how do I fix this?" of "I wish I had thought to bring one of . . ." So, your approach of being ready to fix things really fits.
To add to the pouch?
I usually carry some cordage with me - I have worn paracord bracelets, for example, but paracord is too expensive and quite bulky for some quick fixes and even the "quick deploy" knots take a bit of time to deploy. So, I have just bought some micro cord and nano cord - both come in decent lengths [Micro= 37.9 m/125 ft and Nano = 100 m/300 ft] on spools and will fit into a large pocket. I am currently looking for some smaller spools, something to fit into a corner of the pouch, or perhaps something that could be wrapped around some card or even a couple of cleats on the pocket rack; so that I could carry a couple 10-20 ft lengths. For really basic jobs, twine might do, but it is probably too bulky for the task, even though it is very light. Continuing the thread theme - Felix Immler suggests putting a needle and thread into the Toothpick slot on a Swiss Army Knife. He shows a mod where he shortens the toothpick to use as a cap to hold the needle in place - not sure if the needle can get lost in the knife handle. Obviously, you could find other locations to carry a needle and thread.
On another point, some of the items on the pdf list do not seem to be available, esp. the mini pouch. As the pdf doesn't list the size, I am not sure about a suitable replacement. Could you reply with some specs, please?
@charleshayes2528 - Thanks for your post - Thanks for the idea regarding the cordage. It's something I want to add for sure. I've also got a needle in the match safe and have room for some thread in there as well. Thanks for that idea.
The items on the PDF go in and out of stock quite a bit. The dimensions for the standard size pocket rack are 112mm X 72mm X 2mm. Keep in mind that your rack's width when both sides are loaded, could be around 36mm . So when looking for a pouch, keep that in mind. I still see plenty of 10 round shotgun shell pouches on TEMU as well as AliExpress and they do appear on Amazon as well, but cost more than twice as much there. The dimensions for the mini rack are 104mm X 62mm X 2mm as with the regular rack, the width when both sides are loaded will around 36mm depending on what you are adding. In both cases I rounded up the dimensions by a few mm to give some extra breathing room. Thank you again for your post. I look forward to seeing what your build looks like. Send me photos at Earthling@newsphoto.com
@@EarthlingEDC Hi, Thank you very much for a detailed reply. I am sorry if there was any confusion, but I was looking for the dimensions of the small pouch. Your descriptions and the information in the pdf were very clear, so I am fairly sure I can find replacements for almost everything else.
Good to see that you added a med kit. I just hope you've included super glue for wound sealing , triple antibiotic, butterfly bandages and non-stick gauze pads. If used in the wilderness then you need to have more of the same for post damage replacement. I include a small 90% alcohol spray solution bottle on my EDC card for sanitary maintenance.
@ulperformance4087 - Thank you for taking the time to post. I've done some upgrading for the next video (hopefully out next week) and have got the superglue and the non stick gauze pads as well as a small antibiotic spray dispenser. The butterfly bandages need to be added. This kit is designed for urban use, so small quantities of supplies would suffice in most cases. Thank you again for your suggestions.
Very cool, 😎👍🏼
@TOOFUTURETV - Thanks for your feedback on this video. It is sincerely appreciated.
@@EarthlingEDC Great video, no time wasted and everything explained with examples, 😊
Thank you!!
I appreciate all the care you took to come up with this system, but for me it is way too much based upon my 70 years of experience. In real life I have rarely needed more EDC tools than what I carry on my keychain: Leatherman Squirt and Photon light connected with my keys on an Olight mini-carabiner. I also carry a Kershaw Leek pocket knife for easy one-handed access to a sharp blade. If I am on an outing or anticipate greater potential needs I carry a more thorough kit in my Fjallraven messenger bag, but honestly I have rarely, if ever, needed more than what I carry in my front pocket. I have full tool and first aid kits in my vehicle which is always near since I don´t live in Manhattan.
@stantheman5163 - Thank you for sharing your experience with your EDC tools. First off, you've got 7 years of seniority on me and I'd love to hear what you have on your keychain. My approach to EDC might be a bit different from yours and my tool set reflect that. I like to actively take stuff apart and see how it works. My wife finds it annoying, but I'm the first line of defense in our family when it comes to broken things getting fixed
The dishwasher started leaking Christmas day and my kit allowed me to disconnect it and pull it from under the counter and then replace the two broken part and reinstall everything. I had a similar incident with our dryer earlier in the year and the upstairs shower needed a new valve, then replacing the hardwired fire alarms at my mother in-law's house, repairing a sick drill....etc. I also assist in setting up several trade shows for work several times a year requiring some gaffer skills that are addressed by my kit, plus a few more items. The compact design and quality of the tools gives me the opportunity to not have to gather my full size tools from the various boxes and chests in my basement. I just get started with my kit and if I run into an issue that I don't have a tool for, I then go and get it. Most of the time the kit gets it done.
The kit featured in the video is designed around how I need it to work for me. Everyone has different needs for what they need from their EDC and I hope that these videos give them an opportunity to see some things in my kit that might help them with theirs. Thank you again for your post.
I understand where you´re coming from. I have multiple kits which reside in each vehicle I own, each of my two covered garages and in my main workshop and garden workshop. I am a fiddler of the first order. I just don´t need to carry it all on my person, and experience has shown that in my existence it´s easier to just pick up my carry bag if I know I will need it. My keychain has just what I mentioned: the Squirt and the Photon. I use them both all the time and that is all I need to do any minor repair on the run. The Otool 2 Mini carabiner has a built-in prybar, phillips driver, bottle opener, and 3 sizes of closed end wrenches in a tiny 2¨ titanium alloy package.
@stantheman5163 - Thanks for the follow-up. I agree with you. I don't want to carry a big bag full of EDC tools on me wherever I go. If I'm going to be out and about and want a smaller carry with me, I'll use the micro pouch that I featured in the video. It's about the size of a fat wallet and I can carry it in a coat pocket or as a small belt pouch. I find that if I can keep just the essentials on me (Bit driver, SAK, pliers, mini flashlight) I can address most issues that pop-up around me. That micro EDC pouch is not cumbersome to carry and in most cases I don't have to go get additional tools. It's a trade off between carrying a very small set of tools that are very capable or keeping a larger set somewhere nearby that I can access. My personal preference is to be able to fix stuff on the spot if possible, but I will go grab additional tools if the job calls for it. Everyone has there own preference for how they manage their EDC and I respect that. I find it really interesting to hear what people are using and how they are using it. It gives me a better insight into what I should be putting into my videos. Thanks again for posting
This is awesome! Looks like you're pretty well prepared for anything. If I added anything it might be a little duct tape or electrical tape and a couple cable ties - that stuff comes in handy a lot. Then a tiny change i'd make would be to swap that SAK Classic SD for a Rambler. It's the same thing except it adds a little philips screwdriver and bottle opener combo tool. its a tiny bit thicker than the classic sd but I use that screwdriver all the time so its totally worth it to me.
@tfwoodcraft Thank you for your post. I've got the zip ties and the duct tape . Also like your idea about the rambler and don't mind the slightly larger size. Many thanks again for your suggestions and for taking the time to post.
I'd consider carrying something with a utility blade for hard cutting. I carry the Gil-tek Ruk P in small kit. It's 12 grams with a blade and is as compact as you can get while still being usable.
@ForeGeorgeman - There are some really interesting utility knives hitting the market recently. Plus scalpel blades now seem to be showing up as an accessory on multitools almost as frequently as bottle openers. I've got a Lever Gear Edge XT on it's way to me for a review. It comes with a retractable scalpel blade. A couple of viewers suggested that I take a look at it. I'll check out the Gil-tek as well. 12 Grams is a nice weight. Thanks for posting.
Thank You for the video. Very inspiring. Maybe a few layers of gorilla tape wrapped around the bandaid-pouch could come in handy?
@fabiankall4056 - That would be a good idea. I've already got some on a similar band aid pouch that I can swap into that shotgun pouch, but it become a pretty tight fit. I'm going to have to rework where things are a kept a bit more to make that happen. Thanks for posting.
Great kit and great ideas. If I was to offer some feedback here's what I would say. With the Clutch (and I recently bought it too) it's slow to charge, very very slow at charging. So if the main reason for using it is its flat formfactor then obviously stick with it. But there are much faster battery banks. For the SAK, you could replace it with the Victorinox Rambler with similar weight but a few more very useful tools. For the lighter, I do not recommend getting those peanut sized lighters. They're actually dangerous imo. You drop that thing anywhere (and it's easy to do so) and it's a fire. I would instead get a mini Bic light. Bics are solid and always work. Especially when you would be using something like that in an emergency you don't want to be fiddling with a peanut sized lighter. I bought it too and it sounded cool in theory but after testing it, I genuinely think it's dangerous. For the extendible pen, if you want a better formfactor check out the Fisher space pen but if you want something smaller (no space) check out the OHTO pen and remove the cartridge. It actually writes well but takes up no space. For the card, this is untested and purely theory but consider using hairbands ie something like those from Goody hairbands. They might be more elastic and easier to work on the card.
@Dracomies - Some really great ideas here. I'm adding my thoughts to address each of them..
1. I have not seen an issue with slow charging for the card sized TNTOR battery bank. One of the things I like about it is the construction. There are thin metal plates on each side of the lithium battery. It feels solid and I'm sure they offer some heat dissipation advantages when charging as well. The thin form factor and the size compatibility with the Pocket Rack are indeed big reasons for me using this battery as well.
2. I like the idea of trying out a Rambler.
3. I've been mulling over what to do about a simple flame source for quite a while. I don't need it that frequently, so that's why the small form factor of the aluminum pill canister with the waterproof matches is my current choice. I understand the disadvantages of the wet fuel peanut lighter, but for some folks it may fit their needs. The small form factor is what attracted me to it originally. The BIC lighter is definitely the way to go, but it uses up more space on the Rack and I think for now, I'm better served by having just a few waterproof matches. This will be an ongoing assessment of my needs vs space an the Rack :-)
4. The pen solution I have was based on me finding that pen and being entranced by the small size. I got it and found that it writes really well. I like your ideas and may try those out as well.
5. Lately the the elastic bands are probably where I spend the most time researching. I'm currently using 2mm elastic shock cord with a nylon sleave that covers the outside. These cords can also be purchased with a polyester sleeve. I cut them to the sizes that I needs and then secure the end with a bead or a pull tab & ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate (superglue). Essentially I'm making a custom hair band for each item on the Rack. I did find some manufacturers who can make these for me and we'll probably go with one of them when we start producing Pocket Racks for sale.
Thank you again for these suggestions. I sincerely appreciate you sharing them.
Went with the Rambler for my keychain setup. Agreed on the right balance of tools for the size.
Nice, I would add a 2 inch phillips #1, and #2, because of the many recessed screws. The rest is perfect.
@thelred-ph3lq - Thanks for sharing that. Very interesting. I've run into that issue before. One way around it would be to carry extended length bits that can be used with the bit driver that is in the kit. I like that idea :-)
Phil tanks for the job!
Please check Foursevens Mini MKIII and Mini Turbo MKIII flashlight its twice smaller and just as bright
@dimmodddimmodd7199 WOW! - That is an interesting light. It is definitely about an inch smaller lengthwise, but the diameter is 0.8" which is pretty thick for storing on a pocket rack. That flashlight has a max output of 800 Lumens. The Manker puts out 1300. I'd love to do a side by side comparison. thanks for sharing that info.
In my EDC sling pouch I carry a rechargeable Olight flashlight. I can easily recharge it with my battery bank, thus eliminating the need to replace batteries.
Thanks for making, editing, and sharing this video.
@GreyWolfe - Thanks for taking the time to share that info. I completely agree with you. That's the reason why I carry the Lightning female to USB female adapter with my little TNTOR "card" battery bank. Thank you for your feedback.
I made a version of your 3d printed rack with my small cnc and a peice of kydex. came out nice
@johne1460 - Thanks for sharing that. I would love to see how that turned out. If you can email me some photos of the Kydex card you created, I would be happy to share them on our community page here: www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/community If you are interested, please send them to: Earthling@Newsphoto.com Thanks again for sharing this info.
@@EarthlingEDC will do
11:15 for a ball pen solution I recommend to exchange your small Victorinox to another small Victorinox with included ball pen (I am using the Mini Champ but as I know the Victorinox Manager has also a ball pen included). So instead of your telescope ball pen you could use a telescope blow device (Supply fire with oxygen, also usefull as a straw)
@sinusnovi3826 - Thank you for your post. I was thinking along a similar path. Plus I think the Manager is slightly larger which would be great. Thanks again for your suggestions.
Like the setup and use of heat shrink for storage. Curious where you got the circuit board leds from?
@cgolf100 - Thanks for your post. I finished the video last night and posted it at 2am (not a good idea). Your post just made me realize that I did not include the link to the LED USB light as well as several other items in the downloadable PDF in the description for this video. I just updated the PDF and it should now (hopefully) have the link you are looking for. Thanks for the heads up and for being a subscriber.
Hello! It’s great to see that I am also following the same ideas that you have. Does your card battery bank heat up quite considerably when charging? I wonder if that stick-on pouch at the back of the battery would make it even worse for me.
@guessmr.3137 - Good question. I have 5 different battery banks made by different manufacturers and they will all get somewhat warm during charging. I can only address my experience with the TNTOR battery. The Tntor card is constructed with 2 very thin exterior metal plates on each side. These contribute to heat dissipation while charging as well as the strength of the card. I have not noticed an unusually high amount of heat coming off the card during charging, but it does get warm. The chare rate s also going to impact the heat issue you are describing. The pouch is extremely thin but strong Lycra. It may have some impact on retaining heat generated during charging, I would doubt it would have a significant impact on cooling the bank though. If you are concerned about it, remove the items in the pouch during charging to allow more airflow.
I think the hex extension (bit hold) that can fit in Wiha double end bits is the WARRIOR 2-7/8 in. Magnetic Bit Holder from Harbor Freight. I have one, but no Wiha bits to test the fit. It is aluminum. The bit hold hole is 12.5 mm deep, 2.3 mm deeper than my other ones, just about what you need for the 30 mm Wiha bits. So, if yours is as deep, then it is the HF one. For the minimum weight, I pull the black hex bar out, cut off some and push it back in.
@kingoftweaks - Thanks for your post regarding he bit extender. I did try one one from Harbor freight several month ago and it was just a tad to shallow to take the double sided bit from WiHa. I'll give it another try though. Thanks again for sharing thisinfo it's been a long time thorn in my side trying to figure this out and any help is sincerely appreciated :-)
If you were interested in a (better in my opinion) compact, heavy duty, pair of scissors Id recommend looking at the Heritage 102 scissors.
Heritage is a company of Klein tools. the heritage 102 is sold under both heritage and Klein packaging but the scissors all say heritage on them. They’re a 4 inch over all long pair of scissors and only about 3/16” thick. They will cut 14~12 gauge wire and do a decent job cutting Kevlar.
I have one pair Ive used daily for four or five years now.
@mumbles1justin - I actually have a pair of those or rather a pair that look like this - www.eio.com/products/heritage-cutlery-102-4-wire-scissor? VERY tough pair of scissors. Thanks for suggesting them. I completely forgot that I had those.
Those are the exact one’s I was referring to.
Well, then it turns out that I've got one... :-)
I'm a big fan thanks for sharing! Quick question why do you carry two light sources?
@gerritjansmit - In the previous video I posted about making a modular pouch, I did not have the USB -A adapter for the card light. In this video I had everything and wanted to show how it could work in conjunction with the Small battery bank. The card light is extremely small and gets brighter than my phone light plus it's dimmable. I see it as more of a work light that can cover a pretty large are if necessary. The flashlight is 1300 lm and can light up distant objects, but if you shine it upward at a white ceiling, it's quite surprising how well it can light a small room. I'll probably drop the card light in the future, since the flashlight is so versatile, but I can see that some folks might want to have an extremely small light source in their kit.
Thanks for your reply ❤
I don't know who makes the bit extender, but I think you could make one by just hammering the inner part out a bit in a vice, they are usually just press fitted. It would make the contact area a bit smaller and the extender a bit longer, but this isn't that high torque of an application after all.
@gabon4000 - Thank you for your suggestion. I've tried that on several different types of bit extenders and ended up crushing the magnet on the inside which reduced the ability of the magnet to hold the bits in place. The other problem was that I did get it to move very slightly, but it completely deformed the tube that the bit is inserted into. I'll try this on some other extenders as well and see what happens...Thanks for your post.
The Xiaomi racheting screwdriver has that double sided bits and it has the adapter but its a little longer than what is in your EDC.
@philipisraelcastillo8053 - Thank you for that information. I'll check and see if the bit extender for that screwdriver is sold separately. I appreciate you taking the time to share that.
Those 1/4 hex extensions are usually just press-fitted together. You could probably drive the inner out of the outer a few mm with a punch and some vigorous hammering, so as to make more length inside.
@jarkman - It's so funny you mention that. Early this morning I was pounding away on one that was secured in a vise. It crushed the magnet that secures the bits into magnetic dust, making the extender unable to hold the bit. I could probably keep pounding it and just add my own magnet once I drive it to the correct depth. Thanks for sharing this.
Oh, I hadn't thought about the magnet! Yes. Maybe when I did it I held the hex bit in the vice and punched on the rim of the round bit ? Anyway, yes, I'm sure a new magnet will fix it.
Might you have a video link on how to install/thread-through the bands into all tge rack holes. Looks like theirs may be a particular way to it.
@thinktank8286 - That's a good idea for a video. I've been using them for almost a year now and take I take the process of attaching and removing items from the racks for granted. Keep an eye out for this in a future video.
A few ideas that might've been mentioned here already:
- a 7mm glue stick
- a 1g tube of cyanoacrylate glue
- a few strips of self-adhesive rubber tape. They stretch a lot and can fix a leaky pipe in a pinch
- a few loops of gorilla tape around the bandaid pouch
- a few zip ties
- not "fix it" per se, but you could perhaps add a small magnet somewhere
And a survival tip that will only require a little bit of elbow grease. You could polish the bottom of the hex bit tin to be more reflective. It's difficult for me to imagine a scenario when you need to rely on light signals, as I'm not sure you will be able to polish it to a mirror finish, but hey - it adds no bulk or weight.
@JK-pg2qn - Thank you for your post. I'm publishing a new video next week (hopefully) that will include many of the suggestions that you mentioned. This particular video will feature a "Budget" minded EDC kit designed for urban use. The idea is to build out a kit that can fulfill many of the functions that were discussed in this video, but at a lower build cost. This was a joint effort with TEMU.com backing the project. It took about a month to get everything together and I'm feeling pretty excited about what I came up with. I'm looking forward to sharing it with our viewers. Thanks again for taking the time to post..
@@EarthlingEDC I'm equally looking forward to seeing your upcoming video!
What's the watch? Seems it does the job and still looks simple with a rugged band. Nice gear you have, and the organizing ideas you share.
It’s a 1990s manual wind Timex. It drops about 3 minutes each month. It is one of those things that I like for what it is. I like it a lot. Thanks for your feedback
For the double bit you have a couple of choices. Klein 32605 5-in-1 extension, Steinwhale 10in1 short stubby, DEWALT Bit Set with 6-in-1 Flip and Switch Driver System, 7-Piece (DW2336), or the leatherman bit extension.
@sylphed78 Thank you for sharing that information. I think I'm going to try out the Steiwhale option first. It looks like it comes with an interesting bit set. I really appreciate you taking the time to share this information. It's been quite difficult to find something that actually works and I've almost worn out the old aluminum extender that I've been using with the WiHa bits.
I believe wiha has an adapter - if you search for wiha 75802, 1/4" HEX OUTSIDE TO 4MM INSIDE, 25MM LONG - I don't have that ratchet though, so I'm not 100% sure, I've just seen another youtuber using a similar setup...
@lostboiiz - Thank you for taking the time to share your suggestion. I did look-up that adapter and it's designed to allow a 1/4" bit driver to accept the smaller 4mm bits with a 25mm length. What I'm looking for is an adapter that will accept a 1/4" bit with an internal depth of at least 16mm. Thanks again for posting!
Maybe look at Harbor Freight for those bit drivers. I have one looks awfully familiar. Super lightweight.
@ryanshepherd6457 - I am definitely going to check them out. There is one near me. Many thanks for the heads up.
Leatherman micra as a better scissor option and the Victorinox Midnight Manager@Work 32GB to replace your included Victorinox adding USB storage (USB-C+A) (important Documents etc.) and a backup light
Thank you for your suggestions. Those are all very good options. I sincerely appreciate your input. Thanks!
Hi Phil
I can’t seem to find the link for the plastic wallet sleeve you keep your first aid equipment in ??
Col , UK
@colinbrown3445 - My sincere apologies. I posted this video at 2am last night and that was not a great time for my brain to be updating the PDF with that info on it. I've added the link you are looking for as well as several others that I left out. The PDF can be viewed here: bit.ly/Dec_LoadOut All the best to you.
True utility makes a pen like that has ink cartridges for replacement
@jamesspriggsii - and they look exactly like mine. I wonder if they are the same and I'm just not understanding how to remove the tip of that pen correctly. Now I've got a project for this evening, trying to figure this out.... :-) Thanks for posting !!!
Extender - Craftsman/Lowes
@jameslindberg1273 - I was just there and was holding that bit extender, but did not buy it. Looks like I'm heading back to Lowes. THANK YOU !!!
Not bad
@MountainAjar Thank you for taking the time to watch it and share your feedback. Much appreciated
I'd recommend wrap the folding glasses in a standard microfiber eyeglass-cleaning cloth, rather than the plastic bag.
@TobyFowler That's a great idea. I've got some micro fiber cloth around somewhere. I'll definitely swap it in for the plastic bag. Thanks again for sharing that.
2months later but I do have a huge update. Steinwhale 10 in 1 has an extender that works with Wiha double sided bits. Confirmed to be compatible.
@Dracomies - THAT LOOKS LIKE THE ANSWER !!! - Thank you for posting. I also like the bits selection that comes with it. They are double sided and shorter than the Wiha bits. very nice idea. Thank You so much!!
I like the bit selection too! It has the standard philips and flats, T6 and T8 for knives and the hexes for Ikea things. The extender works 'pretty good' but not perfectly for all double-sided Wiha bits. It also works on Leatherman bits, except for 3 bits but works on everythigng else: Hex ( 7/32 and 3/16) bit doesn't work,
Hex 1/4 and 7/32 doesn't work,
Hex 1/4 and 6 mm doesn't work. But every other Leatherman bit works.
@@EarthlingEDC
@Dracomies - Many thanks for the additional details. This looks like a really interesting solution.
Sure thing! Another one to check out is the Centrofix which does a better job dealing with Wiha doublesided bits too :P Going doublesided Wiha shrinks a toolkit by a huge amount :P @@EarthlingEDC
Ok… i just started this video… you know how its like, as you live your life, you start to realize why people carry what they do… and older you get tbe better your prep ends up being…. I watch quite a few of these EDC videos… most seem so bulky to be pratical, OR repeating what i already know… obvious stuff… this whole kit is a true “used” edc… you can just tell… this could be carried daily… its smaller than the average wallet…
@Synic08 - Thank you for posting. I sincerely appreciate your feedback and take your observation of my kit being "used" as a huge compliment. My reason for having the kit is to use it. I think anyone who creates EDC videos ends up using their gear quite a bit, but I also make a point of using it for things that are unrelated to the videos and try to keep adjusting and assessing what I carry based on those experiences. I had mentioned in an earlier post that our dishwasher had started leaking Christmas day. Using the kit I disconnected it and pulled it out from under the kitchen counter. As part of the repair, I had to strip out the tubes for the water jets so that I could access a leaking gromet. The various water jet tubes on a Kenmore are held in place with clips that need to be pried off and for the life of me, I could not get them to come off with my fingers alone . A couple days earlier I had added a small Lever Gear prybar to my kit to test it out. I've always been skeptical about prybars, but damned if this thing did not get those clips off in just a few seconds. I'll keep testing it and eventually will do a video review, but for me, a tool on my rack / kit needs to prove to me that I should carry it. So far, the prybar is still in the running. Glad you stopped by to check us out and thanks again for the feedback.
I have been looking for that bit extension that work with double sided bits ...for ages ... PLEASE did you find out where ?
@panamafishingtours I did not and it's making me crazy. I've tried 3 different suggestions that came in and none of them worked well. If you find something, please share it here. Thanks for asking..
@@EarthlingEDCsame boat here~! Been looking for good options for awhile. Have Xiaomi double hex bit ratchet driver w/ extender and Wiha double end bits. Xiaomi extender is about 15cm long and work well with Wiha bits too. But don’t think they sell them separately. Apparently, Leatherman ratchet driver and bit extender can hold double end bits (as they were designed for Leatherman double end bits). But little pricy for what they are imo. DEWALT flip and switch driver set was also recommended and seems like could be a interesting alternative. Lastly, I was considering getting some deep 1/4 socket and glue in small magnet but finding the right size wasn’t as easy as I thought. Hope you would have better luck than I do and looking forward to see update clip soon~! Elegant design btw! Big fan
Was the wrench the one from Orileys?
you can find link to ratchet in pdf in description under the video
Yes. it's the same one. I've got the link in the PDF as @dimmodddimmodd7199 mentioned
@@EarthlingEDC awesome
Phil, what is not on your edc pocket rack is my survival device mounted on my pocket rack: A 2 inch X 3 inch substrate housing a retractable whistle, a container of water purification tablets and mounted on the lid is a Silva compass. Next, a removable 350 lumen flashlight and another container with fire tinder. On one side is an epoxy'd ferrocerium rod and on another side is an epoxy'd diamond hook/knife sharpener. On the flip side of the substrate, the substrate is a signal mirror. I have a removable lanyard for wearing the survival device around my neck optionally. The survival device is placed on my pocket rack and below it is a victorinox multitool and below it is a very flat folding knife. How's that for density storage?
@ulperformance4087 - That's a pretty impressive amount of EDC in a very small space. What you are describing sounds like it's perfect for your needs. Send some detailed photos of the rack and lay out everything you have on it. email them to Earthling@newsphoto.com and I'll post them to the Earthling EDC community page. Thanks for posting
Wouldn't the Leatherman bit extender work with the double wiha bits?
I’ve heard that might work, but don’t have one to test it. Has anyone else used the Leatherman bit extender with the Wiha double sided bits?
@@EarthlingEDC I just asked in the Leatherman tool user group in Facebook, apparently they work just fine! Even with the ratchet driver
@@MaddawgEDC Nice, Thank you for researching that for us .
@@EarthlingEDC gotta support one another in this game! Merry Christmas!
Just heard that the craftsman bit extender sold at Lowes works with the WiHa bits. Going togo check it out today. (UPDATE) - I just checked this out and the craftsman extender that I found at Lowes do not work, but there might be a model missing from their inventory that I did not get to see.
Don't understand why you'd run that fluid light and/or matches in the pill box instead of a small BiC lighter that'll give you 2 orders of magnitudes more strikes, more reliably, for less money.
@norgtube You are right, I should be. Plus it's cleaner when it comes to shock cord and paracord. I think the big reason I have not is the difference in the diameter of the BIC light vs the peanut lighter or the pill case with the waterproof matches. I go back and forth between those two because of their compact size. If I find that I'm using them mor frequently, I might go to the BIC, but lately, that need has not been there, so one of those two smaller options is where I've landed for now.. Thanks for your post. You have a very point.
I think it's so interesting in the west, what men will do, to overcome the self-imposed stigma of carrying a purse. In Asia, all men carry a purse. They call it a cross body bag, or a sling bag, but it's basically the same thing. A bag on a strap, that you sling over your shoulder. It solves all the issues men in the west have with how to carry gear.
@TheRealMafoo - Thanks for the Post. I'm in New York and men carrying sling bags is the norm here. Do a search for EDC sling bags on you tube and there are hundreds to choose from being touted by western men. I've got a friend in Hawaii that wants to start designing them. I think that the stigma of men in the west carrying one is really not that big of a factor anymore. Regarding the pouch featured in the video, it can be converted into a sling bag by just adding a nylon strap to the belt loop. Thanks for brining this up. It's an interesting topic.
A backpack tactical nuke comes to mind.
Well that went to the dark side pretty damn quickly . Happy Holidays
Nice setup mate. Well thought out. Nice pack to have nearby but would'nt carry on my person.
@marcuswelby4401 - Thanks for posting. The full shotgun shell pouch that was used as the modular pouch for the video, can be a bit much to carry on your person, but it's perfect for a backpack, sling bag or a heavy coat pocket. The mini pouch shown in the video is a different story and is perfect as a belt pouch. It will give you the ability to carry many of the tools that are in the larger pouch comfortably and unobtrusively.
Algo
Thanks for your post - Happy Holidays to you
Where exactly can i get that pouch??
Temu.com There is a link to the specific page In the PDF file that you can find in the description
Thank you ill have to see if the wife's on temu.
They also sell them on Amazon for $10.00, which is considerably more than the $4.04 that TEMU charges for the same thing. See : www.amazon.com/Round-Shotgun-Shotshell-Reload-Holder/dp/B00AHR1P7I/ref=sr_1_50
@@EarthlingEDC thanks again! And yes, the wife DOES order on temu
Where can I get the pouch?
@domingorodriguez5215 - Thank you for your post - In the description for this video there is a link to a downloadable PDF file. In that file are links to where you can find all of the items in the video. That specific pouch is actually designed as a 10 round shotgun shell pouch. For my purposes, I carefully removed the elastic bands that held the shells in in place so that it could accommodate all of the items in the video. Enjoy!
Where is the link to the items ?
It’s in the description for this video
where, do I find the 'description ' ?@@EarthlingEDC
@@possessionfriend946 czcams.com/video/M9lmUNw32qw/video.htmlsi=2SLZOwFYyDzmoI2V
Links?
Download the pdf for this video , it’s in the description. It has links to everything.
Warning! You did one mistake (sorry i have to Write this so clean) that have to be Said before someone get seriously hurt!
Never put Matches together with „rubbing surface“ inside of an air sealed container!!! You Build an dangerous explosive bomb - i Hope no one do this container Like You. (I was Child and did this with a „bakelit can“ i found, the idea was to keep Matches dry but i was shaking the can and it exploded in my kids room and one part stick into wooden cupboard! Really it explode Like an granade! Everywhere has been burning matches…)
The Rest of your edc is Great done, Save 😂
Friendly yours
SteinWay
@steinway7373 - Thank you for your post. You are VERY correct. That would be a dangerous thing to do, which is why I have the tips wrapped in aluminum foil. The matches in the safe are not loose and can not come into contact with the striker surface. But that is an excellent warning and I should have mentioned that when I was showing the match safe in the video. An extra step would be to wrap the striker surface in foil as well, which I'll do as soon as I post this. Thank you again for mentioning this...
@Steinway7373 - I once heard of some red matches (not safety matches) exploding in someone's rear trouser pocket, when they were struck by a shoe when the person was being punished in school. This was many years ago, when corporal punishment was still allowed in schools. In another incident, my own cousin was carrying a roll of percussion caps in his pocket - the kind that used to be loaded into a toy pistol to make a noise - and they exploded and caused a burn. A full roll was 100 caps. My grandmother would not let us play with caps after that. When I carry safety matches in a tube, the matches are inside the sealed container and the paper strip is on the outside, so that they cannot come into contact accidentally. I keep the tube inside a larger container, so the risk of the paper getting wet is about the same as using the matches and the loose strip. There are techniques for protecting the heads of "strike anywhere" matches, which eliminates the need for the paper strip.
You should sell this.
@christianbearden28 - Thanks for you post. We will be selling these. I'm in the process of building out a new ecommerce enabled website to make that happen. I'll announce it when it's done. Happy Holidays!
These edc kits can’t be for tradies……….because um real tools and toolboxes for wages. Pliers, screwdriver, pocket knife or blade simple I do think these are cool but also impractical in some instances.
@tooxtalivai0690 - You are very correct, These are not designed for full size tools or the abuse they might get on an active job site. However, It would be pretty easy to upscale them with a larger and thicker ABS or Kydex board and bungie cord sized elastics. Id also think that a handle cut into the board would make it easy to carry items and offload them from a truck. You could also build them to fit into tool chest drawers, so you could extract an entire selection of tools from a drawer at one time if needed. I know there are some folks in the trades that are using them for their EDC carry, but I don't know if they use them on their job...Thanks for posting this. It's actually something I've been considering.
Don't use 3d prints for heavy duty use, they crumble. I work with them all day. they are not meant for that. in an edc environment all your tools will be all over the place. its not meant for that
@sageata_verde - Thank you for your post. The cards that I'm showing in these videos are being made by a company that specializes in very high quality 3D printing. They actually supply 3D printed products to hospitals that are frequently used by patients at those hospitals. We also have hundreds of viewers who have downloaded the free STL file and printed it themselves. You can see many examples of these custom made 3d cards here: www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/community I've heard no issues related to degradation or failure of one of these Pocket Racks.
I've probably used these longer than anyone and have never seen a failure or any degradation to one of my cards and I carry and use these all the time. Keep in mind that they have no moving parts. It's simply a 2mm thick plastic card. Possible degradation or failure of a 3D print is also going to depend on the quality and type of filament being used for that print as well as other factors such as humidity and the configuration of the printer that makes them.
Have you printed one out and had it fail or degrade? Please let me know (Earthing@Newsphoto.com) and send me photos an details of what you experienced with a card if that is the case. Thank you for your post.
most of these things are useless in a forest or wilderness situation.
They won’t help me on my Martian expedition either. Great for the purpose OP stated in the video though. And not flashy but budget conscious.
Dude, at the very start of the video, he says this stuff is just to help people and himself with small day-to-day tasks. Did you even watch the video?
@standingbear998 - Thanks for your post. Many viewers sometime fast forward a video and may miss the intro when doing so. That being said, at the start of this video I had mentioned that this pouch was designed to be an urban fixit kit for rpaiing and fixing things in an urban environment. So you are correct, other than the matches, flashlight and maybe the tiny knife, this kit is not going to help you in a forest or wilderness situation. Happy Holidays!
Then come up with a video that does.
He states the purpose of this kit in the opening. Listen again, you may have missed that.
I didn't know Jeff golblum was into edc 😅
Thanks!!! He’s one of my favorite actors 👍
I wish you were selling these racks and the bandes. As I do not have a 3D printer or cutter to make these. Nore do I even know anyone with a 3D printer and cutters.
@SandTguy - Thank you for your post and your interest in having a Pocket Rack. We will be selling them in the near future. We are working on the new Website now.
@@EarthlingEDC I can not what to buy one of these and use them. Thank You again.
You are very welcome. Thank you for you interest in trying one out.