Watching EDC videos is the male equivalent of women watching Makeup Tutorials

The ridge has to be the most overpriced and over hyped wallet. I stopped using mine a long time ago and got a Akeeni Xsto. Far more practical.

@elflakeador09

5 ай бұрын

@@straumboney1903 That looks pretty decent for the price, I'm not into leather wallets though. The Trayvax 2.0 is another fantastic wallet too.

@walkerjohnson5632

5 ай бұрын

I know it's personal preference, and I'm *EXTREMELY* new to EDC stuff, but I've had a ridge wallet for about 2 years now, and I'm a big fan of it compared to any of the bi/tri fold leather I've previously used

@elflakeador09

5 ай бұрын

@@walkerjohnson5632 Ah it's definitely far better than a leather wallet

@Skobeloff...

5 ай бұрын

SleekLifeDesign Vext wallet is well worth considering, still pricey, but a lot cheaper than the over marketed Ridge, and a better design.

@Skobeloff...

5 ай бұрын

@@walkerjohnson5632 Should be better, much smaller too, but there are better and cheaper options around.

I have a 22 year old leatherman wave. They’re beautifully made

I was issued a signal by my company when I worked assisting US troops several years ago, it is an excellent multi-tool. I broke the pocket clip and need to order a new one, but the tool is phenomenal. Also, just wanted to point out that the Zippo typically uses lighter fluid which is similar to kerosene. It is not a butane lighter unless you buy specific butane inserts for it.

The older style zippo lighters don't use butane as their fuel. Butane needs to be kept under high pressure in order to remain liquid, and those zippo lighters aren't air tight so those higher pressures can't be maintained. They use a fuel that is liquid at room temperature/pressure (even then, it still evaporates since zippos aren't sealed).

I bought a GoRuck GR1 in 2015. I've traveled to almost every American airport with it and use it for EDC and fitness, including "Arduous Pack Test" training (Wildland Firefighting). It is still going. It is as tough as they say.

My EDC choice as of March 2024 is: Victorinox Climber Hoto 26-in-1 screwdriver set Zippo with butane insert Olight Baton 4 Knipex Cobra micro pliers Knipex Twin Key Set of door latch needles Lockpick set 6 ft webbing loop Rotring 600 ballpoint pen Trayvax wallet (forgot which model but I’ve had it for close to 7 years) My bag is either a 5.11 Rush12 or one of my Hepco&Becker motorcycle cases and the tool kit lives in some Maxpedition pouch (forgot what model). Much of the gear I have had for years, some even going for a decade.

My main issue with minimalist wallets like the Ridge is that they’re clumsy if you still carry cash. There is just something convenient and smooth with having your bills in the pocket of a bi-fold.

The Leatherman Signal is great for bushcraft gear. For EDC, I'd recommend a one-handed American made Leatherman like the Arc. Zippos suck. They LOOK good. Unless you are a smoker, they will be empty when you go to use them. There are inserts you can put in a zippo body to make it use other fuels. Do this, and you will have a Zippo that has fuel in it when you need it. While I like the look of the Stanley hip flask, I learned to use a Platypus instead. It's flexible (so it's impossible to visually detect, I've also had it missed in a pat down), doesn't set off metal detectors, and carries more.

@literallyunderrated

2 ай бұрын

The lighter fuel evaporates so quickly in a Zippo. It cracks me up when I see them in post apocalyptic movies. But I’m curious about these inserts you mentioned. That platypus thing sounds interesting too

@lifelesson88

Ай бұрын

zippo look cool but maintance is just nightmare, even for a smoker like me

Can confirm that the Signal is amazing. If you look into 3d printed mods, you can carry extra bits or a tweezer/toothpick combo, too!

@bigdickballsack

5 ай бұрын

I can vouch for that too. Signal is more than enough for both my work and adventure outdoor too.

@internetmaryann

Ай бұрын

Same. With proper maintenance, my feeling is that one piece of hardware that will live longer than myself :)

If I carried all the things the EDC experts claim are non-negotiable, I’d have to carry a rolling cart to haul it all in. Adam Sandler made the perfect EDC list: Phone Wallet Keys

@ThisSentenceIsFalse

4 ай бұрын

The list starts expanding in that song though. Lol.

I love my signal, been using it for a year now with no issues

bro pulled the thesaurus out for this one

@average.yt.commenter609

9 күн бұрын

"Chatgpt, write a script about a yt edc video but make the words fancy."

I love to see Randolph getting some love. Best pair of glasses I have ever owned

I briefly carried my keys on a similar (anodized) inline foldout key carrier which seemed like a cool, brilliant idea. Then I discovered the downside of carrying something that is ostensibly innocent and more or less harmless i.e. keys, in an outward container that looks somewhat more like a weapon i.e. a folding pocket knife. So.... by attracting attention, it got closer inspection which became more of a problem with other non-key tools or special keys that I like to carry among my keys. I went back to my keyring and problem was solved. As much as I love my trusty, old zippo (the lighter I bought at the PX in Alabama when I was in Basic), I reluctantly recognize that there are now much better, more durable, more reliable, more feature laden, less maintenance fire lighting solutions out there. Mine is titanium, absolutely waterproof, lights in all conditions, actually smaller than a Zippo, and glows in the dark. It even has a ferro rod on the lanyard as a backup.

Zippos are great for EDC around town, but are useless beyond that because the fluid evaporates too quickly.

@straumboney1903

5 ай бұрын

I replaced mine with a $10 peanut lighter, the O ring helps reduce evaporation. I can still get it to light after a month of filling it.

@EvanEdwards

5 ай бұрын

Get a bottom seal and it helps greatly. If you like the format. If you're not attached to the format or aren't okay with topping it off now and then, there are better options if you want an emergency lighter you seldom use. Or you mostly light things like candles or grills.

@EverettVinzant

5 ай бұрын

@@EvanEdwards I've done a bottom seal AND put it in a sealing body. STILL doesn't fix the problem (I get a few more days, but not a month like I have with other sealing/peanut lighters). Zippo DOES make inserts that use other fuels though (the flame is like a blow torch). These DO make it last.

@ppanda2974

4 ай бұрын

zippo makes butane inserts that work great (make sure you use high quality butane though)

@Low-effort-individual

4 ай бұрын

I carry the little zippo fuel holder lives in my edc pouch refill the zippo when I strop my knife but I do have a extra bic just in case

Had a keybar in copper. Broke 4 master keys at work because of the added torque the key bar provides when turning they key. Yes, it makes the doors easier to open but it absolutely obliterates keys if the locks are hard to turn and get hung up.

@brickster0004

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. I'd rather not risk breaking my keys, so I'll avoid one.

What about Swiss Army knives? Especially the Alox line.

@TarmoLuumann

3 ай бұрын

My question exactly - Why mention Leatherman with the limited 25 year warranty when Victorinox actually has a lifetime warranty and has far better fit and finish.

@darrenhoughton1515

2 ай бұрын

Probably because Leatherman is american@@TarmoLuumann

Butane doesn't work in that type of lighter. Since it' doesn't hold pressure, it would outgas in a matter of seconds. It needs to be filled with a naphtha based lighter fluid.

@folksurvival

4 ай бұрын

Just put a butane insert in.

Zippo's don't hold fluid for very long, it evaporates faster than you can say ouch that burns! They should have made it leak and evaporation proof like that Stanley Flask!

You forgot one of the pockets of the GR1, a big one, and that´s not a butane Zippo. But I love my Ridge.

@joshuatall8134

4 ай бұрын

yeah, the laptop compartment is actually in the back panel behind the shoulder straps.

I use a pair of Randolph Concordes every single day (bit more traditional Aviator style) in my car. I love them more than any other sunglasses I've ever owned. I actually have two pairs, I thought I lost a pair, and immediately bought another. Then I found it. Their warranty doesn't cover scratches but you can easily send stuff back and they'll fix them. Made in USA, not owned by the sunglass monopoly Luxottica, and great group to work with. I pretty much only buy Randolphs if I want a pair of serious sunglasses.

That’s some great stuff right there

I've been using the same Zippo since '98.

@stevejackson9952

5 ай бұрын

Always lost them or the got nicked. I now carry an Exotac titan. But I only paid $35 for it. No idea why it's $120 on Amazon

thank you for this video :)

There are zippo lighters that use butane but the one you showed and described specifically doesn’t use butane

Great info on durable EDC gear! The Giantmouse looks to be a solid compact blade. -Alex @ Vanquest

The Signal saw is the best saw. It is better than all Victorinox saws.

@GolAcheron-fc4ug

5 ай бұрын

leatherman saws are better and victorinox scissors are better

I have some overlap with this choice set up…the only difference being the brand-or a homemade minimalist wallet, etc… Thnx 🔥 I have, for example, a bladeless rebar; a crafted skeletonized equally sized fixed blade; a small one battery torch light… it’s same same all the way to the lighter. I had a zippo leak lighter fluid on me once (ouch)-fool me once… Now I carry a bic, and a backup fire rod as a pendant. I also have one useless thing, that stems from tradition…my marlin spike. It’s more than necessary but I can’t seem to retire it…yet.

7:32 Rhinokey and Carbocage Keycage are 2 other good options for keyholders.

Glad as I am for the fact that someone recognized Signal's Value as an EDC component giving Leatherman universal praise in the resilience department is a lot for them given what happened to Squirt. I am similarly not convinced of the resilience of Ridge wallet given what I know of elastic materials like the one holding it together. And for the record I do have other problems with the products of those companies, they just aren't relevant in context of the video.

Tactile turn is epic despite its high price point. I just throw in a Pilot G2 and carry it in my bag everyday.

Top tier stuff. Good call on the GR1! I never hear anything about that company. I have had a GR2 for the better part of 10 years. I use it for everything. Primarily for my Jiu Jitsu gear but it is tried, tested and true.

ZIPPO DOES NOT USE BUTANE IN THE STANDARD INSERTS! IT USES LIGHTER FLUID.

The Zippo is a leaky,messy, smelly and unreliable lighter. Beter to replace the inner fluid fuel workings with the refillable gas module from Zippo. Much cleaner, no leaking and most importantly more reliable.

I personally like my bi-fold "slimwallet" wallet better now than any just card holder-only type design. Ridge makes the sorting and searching through cards impossible and if you have embossed names, the cards will scratch and damage the magnetic strip on them like anything. The slimwallet is also thinner than buffway slim wallet and they provide a lifetime warranty for the cloth/material of the wallet. I personally love that material and wallet vibes in minimalistic looking cute colors as well.

Zippo i useless. For a lighter I use the UCO Gear Stormproof Lighter. It is amazing. Doesn't leak. Always ready for work.

Love most everything, but just can’t warm up to that wallet. I guess it’s an old school thing where I believe wallets are to be made from leather. And likely because I am a leather worker (hobby). Nice video!

most agree that the decreasing durability of items has to do with consumer habits than corporate greed? lol what

@robert.sec2

5 ай бұрын

i mean it's a great video man, extremely informative, that was just a wild sentence to toss out there as fact

@Skobeloff...

5 ай бұрын

@@robert.sec2 It is partially true though, consumers love to blame corporations as a way to excuse their own trashy habits. If corporations make crap and no one buys it, the product fails and they stop making it.

I don't know if the Keybar is really as nice as the Keysmart. My Keysmart is a lot slimmer and elegant looking but has last me a really long time. On the recommendation of a client from Switzerland, I bought a Ridge wallet and continue to use it a decade later. The elastic that holds it together is a little worn but shows no signs of failing. The simplicity of my Stanley cup is really nice too. There are very few moving parts. In general, I have always loved things with very few moving parts and found they last a lot longer than other more complicated items. For example, Campagnolo bicycle shifters are incredibly simple and lasted forever compared to Shimano shifters. The Shimano shifters have some interesting designs that can give a competitive advantage but for every day use, the Campagnolo shifters are king. Lights have been improving every year. I have some Surefire lights and find them okay but there are a LOT of better lights coming out of Asia and they are improving every day. I would never recommend any light as a classic. I would also recommend looking at what is available when you are looking to purchase. Even Surefire is coming out with better and better lights every year. I have numerous lights that are as good or better than my Surefire plus the brightness of lights bought recently are leaps and bounds better than older lights. My first, small light from 17 years ago was 110 lumens. Last light I purchased in 2019 was 3000 lumens. I wouldn't be surprised if today's lights are 4500+ lumens.

The only issue for me and the Stanley is that I wish I could get it in the standard flask look. I like to put my flask in my boot, this flask is awkward in there on the ankle but great otherwise.

Zippos are good, for as long as the fluid don't dry up before you use it.

I love Zippos but I don't carry one anymore. The fuel evaporates too fast. If you aren't a smoker who uses there zippo daily and /or filling it regularly you will probably pull it out of you pocket after a week of non use and find it empty. A disposable bic will be is a better choice for a non smoker it can be expected to fire after months of non use with no upkeep. I have tried minimalist wallets, I want to like them but they have never worked for me. mostly because they don't accommodate cash well.

Leatherman commonly uses 420HC blade steel for the knife in their multi tools. They also don’t heat treat it properly. I bought a Free K2, which costed me $80, and it went extremely dull after 2 days of light use. All I used it for was to cut weed eater cord. I’ll never buy another multi tool from them again after that.

hey the zippo were cool where did you buy or get zippo from

@josephesquivel4066

Ай бұрын

Walmart, some gas stations will sell them on display. They're not hard to find.

zippo is so cool and durable you couldn't even spend 5 buck on a tin of fuel

Big problem with a Zippo is longevity of use. The fuel will wick out and evaporate quickly. Not a problem if you're a smoker who uses it all the time and fills it everyday. Big problem if you just want to have around a source of fire simply when needed.

Yes

"Now that the latest iPhone 15 as brought to light what the EDC community has known for decades" Android users can relate heavily

Elastic on the ridge has to be prone to stretching and breaking eventually. Can't imagine it as an heirloom

@marioluigi6024

4 ай бұрын

That elastic can be replaced, and some people have even had it covered by the warranty. Edit: Definitely agree on the heirloom part. Just pointing out that it's not as big an issue as it seems. Still annoying tho

They make aftermarket inserts for the bottom of zippos that can reduce evaporation by up to 95%. They’re like $4 for a pack.

@UltraMagaFan

2 ай бұрын

Those rubber gaskets they sell to put in the bottom of Zippo inserts are complete junk. I tried one and it became brittle, because it was soaked in lighter fluid, and it cracked after a few weeks. If you’re worried about fuel evaporation buy a butane insert for it. Vector, Zippo and Zorro all make nice ones. If you want to keep the petrol lighter get a peanut lighter like the Exotac Titanlight.

Stanley is huge for water. I usually know where no place in the middle of nowhere between 12 to 14 hours at a time maybe longer that looks like a good pic. Is it bigger than it gulp at 7-Eleven let me know good day.

5:07 “And then bam! A flame!” 😂

What a great upload. 😀

just wanna say that the version of the zippo shown is not butane but liquid fuel , butane is in a pressurised container

5:59 The plastic on the Stanley flask immediately turns it into crap.

@BrettBrett1299

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I had the same experience. I was pretty let down.. still looking for a “lasts a lifetime” flask..

@Skobeloff...

4 ай бұрын

@@BrettBrett1299 The Vargo titanium flask looks interesting. Stanley also have a 'lifted spirits hip flask' that looks better than this one, their website is fairly vague though.

Nice

U guys be using the dave2d music

Bought that leather man when it first came out years ago, and still have it. However the yellow plastic parts fell off after carrying it daily for three weeks! Its in a drawer somewhere.

The Leatherman Signal doesn't come with a deep carry pocket clip, and neither does the one you showed in the video. That's a regular clip. They sell replacement deep carry clips, but they are not stock.

The leather man and the Stanley flask both have plastic parts ...this is exactly what he is talking about ,and didn't even mention it?

9:30 The ridge did not usher in the age of minimalist card holders/wallets. Secrid did it in 2007. And Grip6 made the best wallet ever

@Kuraishi_Soleanna

2 ай бұрын

I'll say grip6 hasn't made the best wallet in the world, but they've definitely made the best daily belts

Victorinox Swiss Tool and Spirit models are much higher quality than Leatherman tools and Victorinox tools have a lifetime warranty.

Zippo for EDC ? ))

Did you just call the Zippo (that has clearly a wick) a butane lighter?

"built to last a lifetime"...with a plastic hinge 🤣😂🤣

it's smart of you to not show your actual keys with the key bar. it's trivial to copy the bitting and now someone has a copy of your house key.

I just bought the the fantom x. Makes the ridge look like a scam 😒

The leather man, Stanley and wallet all have synthetic or plastic and he didn't even mention it...when that's exactly what he is talking about....what a joke of a video....who the hell makes a titanium wallet then adds plastic/synthetic to it?it's absolutely ridiculous

Most of thesd are overpriced with highmarketing costs with much cheaper equivalents that are of equal quality. Especially the Ridge and Leatherman.

I noticed he skipped that the leather man has now got what looks like plastic? This is exactly what he is talking about..a tool that use to be made of all metal..now has plastic incorporated into its design...what a joke?

Had to return 2 leatherman knives...they are not built for farm life

What scientists have tried?

I'm sure they're nice and durable, but "engineered to military specifications" does not give me any extra confidence 🤣

can’t stand the ridge wallet. had one and it felt like a sharp brick in my back pocket. getting out cards was a pain because all the cards were pressed together and didn’t fan out easily. terrible. don’t buy it. Distil union card sleeve has served me well for years, can’t recommend it enough

@raidersx81

5 ай бұрын

Lol it's meant for front pocket

@frogturtle

5 ай бұрын

​@@raidersx81 most modern wallets aren’t meant for a dedicated pocket, you should be able to use either. but yes it’s better in the front pocket for sure

@marioluigi6024

4 ай бұрын

​@frogturtle I agree, but really, about every modern wallet is designed for the front pocket now. Having it in the back can actually lead to issues with your spine over time. That and it makes it easier to be pickpocketed

@folksurvival

4 ай бұрын

They're a gimmick.

Drop the Stanley and see if you think it's heirloom. 😂

They might be built to last a lifetime, but I'll still probably end up buying more of a similar product. I need help..

@2play4win10

5 ай бұрын

Supertool 300 to start with

Sure fire light is great but I’m not paying 150$

Don't like the ideas? If you don't know how to adapt you will not survive

Zippo doesn’t use butane

@tinosiocon

5 ай бұрын

I think he showcased the wrong item, there's a zippo butane replacement

@exploringwithoz

22 күн бұрын

Zippo does make a butane lighter

Your kids aren't going to want your shit! They're just going to wonder why yiu wasted so much money!

In real practicality no one will carry all that gear everyday unless they are batman who needs a swig off cheap whiskey. A good quality multi tool and bic lighter for everyday suburban carry. For gear that you can trust your life with is going to cost you and this stuff shown is not that.

Nah more and more companies are cutting off spare parts for repair especially when taken over by hedge funds. The high Hi-Fi world has been destroyed by this ethos. Now happening to the quality heritage clothing world follows the world of edc

Written by AI?

@Hiconsumption

5 ай бұрын

No, we’re just regular, hard working humans over here 👍

@dietbajablast5790

4 ай бұрын

Their videos are 100% written and narrated by AI. I just had this channel recommended by me today and this will be the last vid I watch. It's soooo obvious.

@Hiconsumption

4 ай бұрын

Our videos are not written or narrated by AI - I just answered the question a few weeks ago. You can go to our About page on our site to see our team if you're so inclined hiconsumption.com/about/

@wertkol1

Ай бұрын

​Exactly what AI would say​@@Hiconsumption

Ridge Wallet is unparalleled. Ill never go back to old leather wallets

I don't think the stanley flask is insulated. what a bummer, do your research better please, you're touching a lot of people here !

23 min. of B.S.

tell GPT to use more natural dialogue next time, i dont need a world tour through a thesuarus.

@Hiconsumption

2 ай бұрын

Sorry to disappoint, we’re actual humans over here doing the heavy lifting 🫡

All of these besides the Signal aren’t worth the money.

Except the Zippo this is all overpriced .

Butane is gas ….

I love how you ignore ppl who actually need glasses. Is it too much to ask of you to research daily-wear optics?

The narrator has no idea what he is talking about. Utter rubbish. For starters your standard Zippo lighter uses lighter fluid! Only Zippo lighters with a Butane insert can take butane, oh butane is a GAS! Incredibly poor research and I wouldn’t trust this channel in the slightest!

Your fingers ...they look like long toes.

Do you even use this stuff? Larper

Goruck GR1 backpack is a scam... worth $69 max- no way you seriously recommend this crap gotta be a commercial- your credibility is shot!

*"myriad reasons." not "a myriad of reasons."

What a convaluted intro. Sorry could listen through the BS to get to the titled topic! Wasted time

they are just brands ... you can get any of those tools at a fraction of the price such that even when broken you can easily buy another 10 to 100 for the price you pay for overpriced inflated price especially by american sellers ! nowadays made in the us is just the same as made in anywhere quality wise so you should reduce your price or go bankrupt !

@Dave2D