This video was like an old fashioned tent revival. I found myself standing up screaming “Amen brother!”

Superglue is great for putting in your EDC kit, having it burst and gluing all your EDC tools into an unusable blob, that's probably also glued to the inside of your kit bag. I especially love that.

As a woman (and mom) who's used to carrying lots of stuff, I am finding the EDC culture to be absolutely fascinating. I do think that what you carry should be useful, and not because of "peer pressure" on social media. Loved the critique of this video. Thank you.

@xxArsen1xx-OnPsn

Жыл бұрын

Hey now, i feel a weird responsibility to show a female in this space the door- if I could carry a purse I wouldn't NEED pocket edc, I could fit a tactical kit, trauma first aid and 3 days of rations in the coach satchels you ladies carry 😂

@CanItAlready

Жыл бұрын

@@xxArsen1xx-OnPsn If you could carry a purse--isn't that what an EDC bag is? 😉

@Smooth_Bandit0

Жыл бұрын

Your tools should reflect your interaction and improvement in the world. Maintenance is a mastery and problem solvers love challenges

@Swearengen1980

8 ай бұрын

It's not peer pressure, it's guys thinking they're Rambo or the world is going to end on their daily commute. My EDC is a firearm and a knife, that's it. Sure, I have all the tools and a variety of survival/bushcraft in my truck or truck's toolbox, but Marine X is right about this stuff being stupid for most people to carry on them. Men, usually with no real working knowledge of survival, have these grandiose visions in their head of what they'd do if SHTF.

@CertifiedSunset

4 ай бұрын

@@Swearengen1980 Well it is peer pressuring because it's becoming normalized to carry a bunch of garbage you don't need or use as pocket jewelry, people new to the space will look at many of these EDC channels and see that in almost every video they are displaying $120 pocket hanks, and $300 brass coins. But none of it actually serves towards the actual purpose of this community which is practical EDC. Things like a Phone, knife, pen, for some a firearm, first aid or booboo kits, etc.

I love how MarineX is legit the grumpy old man of the EDC community. His videos are becoming less and less about what is good and what you should carry, and more and more what he’s against and what you shouldn’t carry. Legit love his videos though. Thanks for all your work X!

@bobbelttari1437

6 ай бұрын

I have to respect the Marine X contrarian stance on products. It probably doesn't bode well for finding sponsors, but it serves his subscribers well.

Hey man! I think you fired shots towards a large part of EDC community 😅 And I think that it is needed. There is a lot of peer pressure into getting tons of extremely expensive stuff just to achieve this absurd sense of belonging. It happens with pretty much every collectables. But it is always good to have some voice of reason. Keep up doing what you do!

It’s funny how much of the EDC world went from carrying stuff to make day to day easier and some preparedness to carrying ridiculously overpriced useless junk or too fancy to use items. I bought a pair of Knipex 5 inch wrench pliers. They may go in my backpack sometimes but I’ve never used them outside my house 😂.

@branthomas1621

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, non of them think of carrying toilet paper.

@Phaminator525

3 ай бұрын

Fr man😂. And I’m an HVAC tech. All I carry in my pockets are my phone wallet and knife lmao. I have all my tools in a tool bag. Why tf do I need knipex in my pocket or a leather man if I have my channel locks and pliers in my bag 😂

A few of these items have been on my to buy list and you have just reiterated that tiny voice in the back of my head saying I don’t need them. My wallet thanks you

Hey Marine X! I understand where you are coming from on the knipex. I have commented on this before and hope to see you address this in future videos but those pliers are exceptional for people with arthritic hands. Not all of us have a dexterity issue but for those who do, that EDC is the difference between getting a bottle of water open or not.

THANK YOU!! I agree with you on all points! I'm a knife guy but could never understand this whole community of collecting overpriced trinkets. Like that one KZread EDC guy that brags about his multi thousand-dollar half-a-weed grinder like you mentioned in the video. It seems that guy likes things only because they cost a lot of money so he devoted a channel to brag about how much he spent on knives and stuff. To me all of that stuff is just created for people who have too much money to spend. Never would I buy the $200 timascus bit driver when you can get a decent one off AliExpress for three bucks. Thanks again for calling all of this shit out!

@HFHoss75

Жыл бұрын

I 3d printed a pocket bit driver. Handy for times I know I'm not supposed to need a bit driver but have a hunch I might. But its shown me a) it definite not an edc and b) pocket bit drivers are way overpriced

@heavyweightsound

Жыл бұрын

​@@HFHoss75 good job! plus if you're going to carry around a bit driver with you everyday then you need to carry the bits also. Better to wait until you get home to the real screwdrivers

Good stuff. I carry a very lightweight whistle on my keychain. I've never used it but I saw how a guy used it to get attention when he was trapped in his car in a ravine.

I’ve always been an EDC guy but I was never part of the community until recently and I almost bought into the hype of some of this stuff and I’m glad I watched this video because I know what I need and I know I DONT need a lot of what others may need or want. Thanks again for the video.

I agree with everything on the list if you just use them for pocket candy. I use a pry bar and bits for my job. Also, If I carry something, I want it to have a purpose, not just to take up space in my pockets.

Agree with all excepy lanyards and pry's. Unless you use or carry both FOR AN EXTENDED TIME, not just a week or two, you'll be surprised how they contribute to a well rounded EDC.

@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743

Жыл бұрын

I've found a majority of tasks that I would use the small pry bar for can be done with my knife because most of the tasks I've found the pry bar useful for don't require enough force that would break a knife, and I can usually position it so I don't dull the edge. I'm curious to know what you've found the tiny pry bar useful for. I like how lanyards look, but every time I've had one it got in the way and was more of an annoyance than it was helpful. Unless you use your lanyard for secondary purposes like keeping your knife for falling out of your hand, or some other thing I haven't found them to be worth it. What do you use your lanyard for? Do you have a small knife where it extends your grip, is it just for decoration, or do you use it for something else?

@Muscovy7

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@wesolowskimatt

11 ай бұрын

Everyone has different Lifestyle and needs but pry's can be useful and lanyards definitely are.

@briansworld6682

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, I use mine daily and it’s bundled in a leatherman 😉 No matter how you justify it you don’t need that $100+ piece of Ti

@chevy4x466

8 ай бұрын

To me every day carry means what I have in my center console storage compartment. I can’t imagine carrying edc tools on my person as I am walking the dog or going to the grocery. My only 2 literal edc items for me r my keys and phone. I have a ccw, but I rarely carry, too bulky.

I have muscular atrophy, my muscle are weak. My limb coordination is crap and I cn't grip with the tip of my fingers, only with my full fist. The Knipex Cobra Mini XS was a life changer for me. I can open twist-open bottles with it, my morning carton of milk, pinch tiny stuff, gab and hold onto things with the full power of my fist. All this while being tiny and light. I also need and made a lanyard for my knife for easier pull out of my pouch on my wheelchair bag.

I recently learned lockpicking. Instead of a knuckle buster, just use a small padlock. It will do the same damage as a knuckle buster.

The small form factor with the large bite of the Knipex Cobra XS means adequate grip when it’s needed. I get far more use out of these than I ever did with the needle nose pliers on my Leatherman. I do agree with most of your other points though.

Look man. I have a pocket organizer made by Recycled Fighter that I put a Leather Free T2 & the 4” Knipex cobra pliers along with a pen. My side gig is making chest rigs and you would not believe how useful those pliers are. They are essentially a second pair of fingers for me so I am not rubbing my fingerprints off on a daily basis sewing 1000D nylon. Yeah I can see why some might night like them, but for me, they are essential.

100% true. As our boy Ron Kwok would say, Live With Purpose

I've reduced my EDC to just what I use on a daily. Use to carry a lot of that stuff but found out that it just weighed me down. I just carry my Leatherman Wave, a fisher space pen & a small flashlight. Fits in a belt holster from Tale of Knives for quick access and I just don't like things in my pockets. Great video BTW. Pound Sand!

@ry2456

6 ай бұрын

I'm similar, but usually have a SAK instead of the Leatherman. I suggest trying a cheap hanky at least in the winter.

Hey great video! As a contractor pliers and pry bars are useful to me. But I've really wondered why they are so popular because it seems most people wouldn't need to EDC them. I've thought about buying the K-nipex because I've broken a handful of multi-tool pliers, and it usually go with a cheap key ring prying device because I can't justify spending $100 on the nice titanium one I want. On a personal note about the pocket trash: I'm on the autistic spectrum and having fidget items is extremely helpful for me. Something to keep my hands busy keeps me calm, and the people around me appreciate it if I'm doing something quiet instead of rapid fire clicking a ballpoint pen like it's a failure test :D

@user-zz8ln3uh5x

Жыл бұрын

You might find some utility in carrying a ball-bearing in your pocket. It can give you a general sense of how level/planar a surface is (akin to a bullseye level). I don't know where I am on the spectrum but I've found myself fiddling with it unnecessarily. They're also cheap.

The Mighty Bar is small, 2.9". I use it for things that we are tempted to use our keys for, but shouldn't -- scraping, driving a flat head screw, bottle opening (a little tricky), and opening packages (and not risking injury), Also, it's great for adding more torque to certain screwdrivers {fitting the screwdriver shaft (only a hex shaft will work) into the Mighty Bar's Eye}.

My mini widgy prybar gets used damn near daily, if not then at least once a week. I have it on my key ring. I work in a soil analyzing lab and use it to open panels on instruments, use it for random prying tasks that happen way more often than I expected. Sure I could walk across the building to the tool chest and get a flathead screwdriver but its faster and easier to have the pry bar on me. Other things that get a lot of use on my key ring are the ultra thin fingernail clippers and a pair of tweezers. Both offer great options for the intended use but the clippers Ive used to clip small plastic tubing that I change out on instruments daily and tweezers get more use than I thought they would. I do have the knipex pliers but they are in a tool pouch I keep in my car or travel bag. That pouch has some tools that make my daily job easier that my job doesnt have or provide but I rarely need it for work. Its more for when Im at a friends house and they need help with xyz and dont have tools.

@johnsanford3596

Жыл бұрын

"they need help with xyz and dont have tools." You need a better class of friends. 😎

This video was spot on. I have been guilty, like many in the EDC community, of FOMO. I have acquired so many pieces of gear that are basically useless in day to day operations or my pockets are so full I cant sit down. I'm down to a knife and flashlight in my pocket.

@ThorSpaceViking

Жыл бұрын

I find that the classic write slice light combo covers almost everything I need. I switched out my Fox Bean for a Gerber Prybrid X because of the pry capabilities, have yet to use that though

@shalakabooyaka1480

6 ай бұрын

I just keep my keys, a small knife and my phone. If I need to take a note, or use a light, I just pull my phone out.

@ryankraus6936

6 ай бұрын

On a regular day out and about, I carry my concealed firearm, a pocket knife, a bandana, a flashlight and a travel pack of cottonelle wipes.

@ry2456

6 ай бұрын

​@@ThorSpaceVikingI would add "wipe". I am an advocate a cheap hanky to round it all out.

Pound Sand…Bravo!!! 🤣 From a female perspective I do use a neck knife when I’m not wearing jeans with full size pockets (believe it or not our Levi’s for some reason don’t all have full size pockets 🤦‍♀️) or a dress etc. But basically head on nail X!

@MarineX

Жыл бұрын

This makes sense. 😂

@jimhewettjr3730

Жыл бұрын

I never understood the no real pocket thing in women's pants. Must've been male clothing designers assuming women just use your purses to carry your stuff that continues on today. One of my daughters told me about the pocket thing as she was impressed by getting some pants that had real pockets. One of those things men don't know about.

@tammykaltreider

Жыл бұрын

@@jimhewettjr3730 well it’s true and it sucks. Around the farm I usually wear men’s Levi’s! I’m really loving the @Data Crew What-A-Slider for sticking in my bra when pockets aren’t available. Waiting on the new @Data Crew What-A-Jr arriving Monday to see how that can fit into my EDC! It’s not always easy being me 🤣🤣🤣

I used to carry a pry bar when I did car detailing. It was great for getting candy that was in cracks that you could not hit with the steam cleaner and regular solvents could not really get into it. Use it to get that gunk out then the solvenets/cleaners can do their job.

Zac in the Wild was the first person I saw EDCing the Knipex pliers, and I think he has almost a cult like following as far as influencing the EDC/preparation community on what is new or cool alternatives to carry.

Superb video. All great points that I've been ranting about for ages. I'm sick to death of seeing people taking photos of a knife, a box opener, a hank, a fidget, a pry, pliers, glue, lip balm, a multi tool, a SAK, a bolt action pen, a 'field notes' book, a field sharpener, a Ridge wallet, a 'challenge' coin and god knows what else. Who are these people walking around with 50 things in their pockets before they've even grabbed their phone and keys? Grown men acting like children. Guaranteed they work in offices and use none of it.

New to the channel. Love the honesty. I watch a lot of EDC videos and so many items I don’t understand why or when you need it’s just weight really. You make sense ❤

Randomly got this recommended and it was definitely a breath of fresh air. There’s power in simplicity and unless you use those tools everyday, most of it just becomes impulsive consumerism.

@MarineX

Жыл бұрын

Glad to have you apart of the battalion.

@tonyg6833

Жыл бұрын

I carry only what I actually use: multi-tool, quick-opening clip-on pocket knife, LED clip-on pocket flashlight, tactical pen. I use at least one of these on a daily basis. Peer pressure only affects pu$$ies.

@BOOSTEDLASER

11 ай бұрын

@@MarineX SEMPER FI GUNNY

Got me on the bit drivers. I carry one and have never used it. Matter of fact, I have one that has a pry bar and have never used either one. I’m also having to chase the bits down constantly because they won’t stay secured in the holder that’s provided. I am now working on convincing my self that all I need for cigar EDC carry is a lighter and a cutter. Great and practical advise. It is to easy to get caught up in all of the shiner things and forget practicality.

I agree with just about everything you said here, with one small caveat…I also think lanyards and beads are dumb IF they are for decoration only. I do have a small piece of Paracord with a knot in the end on one of my fixed blades that I carry because it is basically a 3 finger grip on the handle, and the lanyard and knot allow my pinky finger something to grab and make the knife much more comfortable to use. I love the knife, but I’m not a fan of 3 finger grips, with my pinky hanging off the end of the knife in limbo, so I reluctantly added a small lanyard to fix the problem. Oh, and by the way, “pound sand!”

Been thinking about reducing some of my EDC and this video felt like it was targeting me, lol. Keep up the good work, love your “keepin it real” mentality!

Loved the video. I'm always up to someone stating the obvious: 90% of EDC is junk we like to carry

Concur, for the most part. I do, however, EDC a Gerber Armbar Slim. I had screwdrivers stashed all over, cars, all around the house and office, because I was always looking for one; not any more. The Armbar blade is redundant, but doesn’t add much bulk or weight. And super glue, because I have room in my EDC pouch and have had need to repair things with super glue in the past. As the always prepared Grandpa, carry over from infantry days, I’m always repairing things away from my home and tools/supplies.

I agree with you 100 % , has over 60 I think we carry too much stuff

I think everyone should have one nicer-than-necessary EDC item that puts a smile on their face and isn't 100% about practicality. There's a real value in that little positivity boost. For me, that's the pocket knife. I have more than I need on rotation and they cost more than they need to. For other people, it may be a $30 knipex, a $300 timascus driver paired with wiha, a watch handcrafted by ancient swiss monks, a flashlight with the lumens of a small sun -- whatever floats their boat.

The voice of reason, at last! I agree on all accounts EXCEPT a prybar. I started to carry mine out of necessity (the place where I work have a lockers with electronic locks, but batteries didn't get changed as often as they should and locks tend to "die" suddenly; there was quite a few times when I got to broke into my own locker). But I made my own prybar myself, so I didn't wasted any money on it. And mine is significantly longer than those on sale, so it have a much better leverage and actually can pry something.😁

I feel attacked by this list, I carry a Knipex Cobra XS, Pry Bar and a Bit Driver set lol. I actually do make use of them and they have come in clutch a lot. All in my carry is lighter than a Leatherman Wave and it is illegal for me to carry a locking blade in the UK, so the Leatherman's are ruled out. I see your point though and ultimately the whole point of EDC is to carry what you use, not what looks good.

I find carrying seperate pliers with a swiss army knife is funny when they could just get the delux tinker. Sure the pliers on the delux is small but still formidable. I am guilty of having a pry bar and now may discontinue carrying it cuz i can just carry a victorinox tinker alone that covers my needs. People should consider chapstick for minor cuts, it gives a good seal so long as the cut is not deep and large.

Pound Sand, I agree with most I do carry the neck knife, use it daily along with my folding knife. I also carry a pry bar but I work on my truck a lot and it comes in handy. The last one is the hank/hanky, my grandfather taught me to carry one, but it was not for me. He taught me to carry one for the women in my life, they are emotional creatures and if they start to cry it is a gentlmens place to carry one to offer to them. Old fashioned I know, but it is something he instilled in me.

I pretty much agree except for the Knipex lol, they do pair well with a SAK and I’ve stopped carrying a Leatherman ever since I got mine since that combo is lighter. I’ve used them so much at work (warehouse) removing stubborn staples from some boxes, tightening nuts on our chairs or glass racks, amongst other things. But I only carry that for work and they stay in my backpack. On me is just a flashlight and either my work knife or a regular pocket knife on the weekends.

I'm never giving up my Knipex!! Loved seeing my pics. Keep it up, love your channel.

GReat informative video as always (took me a hot minute of binge watching to catch back up) BUT a suggestion for another video mirroring this, to make a video of 10 EDC items people HATE that you LOVE

Multitool , knife ,lighter and a flashlight are my edc essential 😊

Awesome video and definitely made me rethink some of my EDC. I appreciate your opinion and thoughts. Absolutely NO! disrespect with the following, but I have MY opinion on these items as well as followed. #1: Knipex pliers I use almost every day in my line of work, I carried regular pliers before I found Knipex(pliers are my favorite tool). #2: Knucks are a very important self-defense item in a lot of places, legal or not, very easy to conceal and never need to be used unless in a bad situation and definitely will give you an advantage against any physical attacker. I say that with no experience from actual use (I wear rings and have a heavy fist/confidence). #3: I literally do not know what the curator is other than to grind substances with; but I carry a shredder card for that sooo.... #4: my neck knife is used quite a bit, BUT! it is only 3-3/8" long, so it is smaller/lighter than most necklaces and I definitely think that a big Ol utility pocketknife hanging from your neck is ALOT. #5: I carry an very expensive folding knife that I use for CUTTING (everyday), not prying and not scraping, my pry bar is for that. Everyday truckers/customers are bringing in dirty parts, I need to scrape and pry on parts to get to part numbers or to check quality/wear. my pry bar is there every day for that. #6 I do not use super glue every day but between me my colleagues and every time I have absolutely needed it, it has been there. especially when I had to dress a few wounds instead of stiches (doesn't matter how clean, it will work if you use enough). #7: I ride a motorcycle and drive a vintage truck; my bit driver is one of my best friends from adjusting light angles to tightening of the shakes/rattles and switching bulbs its a very important tool that i suggest to always have around. #8: hanks. Like you said, kind of pointless I have microfiber clothes for my glasses/electronics, and I carry gators/bandanas for bike/wiping other stuff. #9: Pocket art... by the pictures fidget toys/tools can be important. but c'mon a part of your EDC? ehhh... FINALLY, EDC should be curated to the individual, it should be personal to the carrier, not others opinions. Like I said NO disrespect, I really appreciate you/video and will continue to subscribe/watch/like. not meant to get under anyone's skin/feelings... just my opinion. thank you so much for your content, Live well/Die fast!

I have two bags. My BugOut bag and my Get Home bag. Both are in my truck. If I plan to go hiking, swimming, or just be away from my truck for a few hours, I take my Get Home bag. In that bag, which is actually the lower part of my BugOut bag that is like a fanny pack on steroids. I can sustain life for two adults for three days and have shelter, fire,water, and food. I will confess that I have four very well stocked medical bags, and two of them are a Trama Kit. So that is the reason I don't carry a pocket full of stuff when my truck is no farther than a brisk hike.

i enjoyed this video - your opinion on edc gear and pocket trash are credible and appreciated. thank you for bringing to light that some (maybe even most) of our gear are obtained simply for the gram and/or clout.

Amen! You hit the nail on the head! The only difference with me is I actually use Torx or Allen bits a couple of times a week, but the bit-driver for my multi-tool is more than adequate. I don’t carry a separate, dedicated bit-driver setup. ( pound sand )

Awesome vid X! "You do you, Boo Boo" LMAO!

I’m an HVAC tech and even I don’t carry Knipex Cobras. Absolutely loved the video and most certainly earned a sub from me! Great video!

I agree with you on everything except the neck knife. Maybe you want to carry concealed or have a backup for your pocket folder. That being said, I don't wear mine nearly as much as I thought I would... Pound Sand!

I seldom have need of a neck knife or a purty handkerchief...I do use my combo prybar/utility knife from Gerber all the time. And completely agree with everything else you said. Thank you for speaking your mind.

I've been trying to carry a folder + Snap on 4" slip joint. so far loving the plier, not really happy with any of the pocket knife solutions atm. Always love how you force us to re-consider our choices. Cheers!

Great video! - Love (agree with) your perspective - I almost drank the Knipex pliers Kool-aid until I saw the price - Just subscribed, keep the videos comin'!

I love this! I’m crying! This video is spot on…. But I work in construction so I do carry a pry bar, simple kind. For opening paint cans

Most of the two-sided hanks are microfiber on one side which is nice to have if you wear glasses or sunglasses often. I do quite like my Mighty Hanks. I think the prices are fair and I use them all the time. I’ve carried a lot of traditional hanks for the eventual nose wipe for myself or my kid but that pretty much never happens. I’m never that far from a bit of toilet paper or paper towel so it feels dumb to soil my Hank. Which is funny because that’s why I carry it in the first place

I'm a K.I.S.S. kind of guy, and I like to travel light. I think price is a key factor in a lot of these things. If you pay $90 for a prybar how likely are you going to use it? but at the same time I have been in situations that I need a little pry action, but I don't want to break my pocketknife (Openal No 6). Its a learning journey, you carry stuff and then find out you don't use it as much as you thought, then you come across situations thinking, "I wish I had a...........". Constantly adding, subtracting, changing and swapping out one thing for another. Keep up the great work pound sand!

We are no longer friends 😂 POUND SAND thanks for another banger hot take

@MarineX

Жыл бұрын

Come here and give me a hug lol

@RonKwok

Жыл бұрын

@@MarineX 🤣🤣 see you at Blade ATL homie

@BOOSTEDLASER

2 ай бұрын

@@MarineX THE KNIPEX PLYERS/WRENCH IS A BETTER ,MORE USEFULL TOOL. FACT SEMPER FI GUNNY

@PadronIIVI

2 ай бұрын

Ive carried the Knipex xs and mini pliers sets for years in the belt sheaths Awesome tools…And Video

Most of these items I do own, but they are not in my EDC kit. I agree that most of these things don't belong in my EDC kit. What others do for their EDC (or other kits) is up to them and their personal needs every day, like you said.

This video made me sub lol. I use my 5 inch cobras on the daily at work. Never understood the reason for carrying a little prybar. And I had no idea people carried glue with them. All in all, Im just glad Im not the only one who thought functionless pocket items were a waste. Enjoying the content! Pound sand # sand

I fell into the Knipex Cobra trap. I bought a pair last year and I've used them 0 times. Now they're in an EDC graveyard box in my garage.

@JoshuaHargrave

Жыл бұрын

I think where the Cobra's are actually useful is maybe in an emergency kit in your car. Definitely not needed on your person.

I often carry thew Knipex instead of a multitool in my pouch (which is in my backback or work bag), this pouch also holds bij Böker Bitpen (combi driver and pen). These two tools get used but not often so they are not on my body. The lanyard I disagree with, I use those as in pocket fidget and since I carry knives deep pocket in a leather organizer it helps me extract them. But I do see your points... my normal EDC is a watch, wallet, one or two phones (work and private), linnen hankerchief (because hayfever), a leather organizer hoolding a pen, knife and light. Pound Sand

I agree! It's like I've heard before, "Need what you carry and carry what you need"

You make a lot of sense Marine. I am in the process of putting together a 'Get Home Bag' for my family of 4 here in the UK. There is a lot of shit that you could carry, but most of it you would not use in a 1,000 years. I did some training with the Canadian Forces and I remember that we did tend to pack heavy. You used the good gear all of the time but there was a lot of bad gear that was hard to fold back up and did not have great utility. I want to second your mention of the stupid water pump pliers. They are silly expensive here in the UK. I have about 4 pairs of channel lock pliers here at home. I use them about twice a year. I could sub in a set of those and be happy. I saw someone who recommended a dedicated pair of wire strippers. I have several pairs of those and will include one in my kit. I hate multi tools. They are just shit. I want a proper knife and proper tools. I have seen various people hack away at my stuff with their stupid multi tools just to get some value out of them. I want dedicated proper tools and am willing to hump the extra weight. I did want a bit set but after watching your video I think that I can handle 99% of my requirements with a slotted and a phillips bit. I have a friend who works in the automobile transportation industry. He flies into random US cities and transports vehicles back to various destinations. He carries a set of vice grips and a big slotted screw driver. He travels mostly by air and never has a problem as he is carrying tools, not knives. He can change a car battery and replace a trailer hitch or remove rusted shackles with these 2 tools. He has travels the full length and breadth of the US about 50 times a year and relies on this 2 piece kit and his phone. Good to know. My families biggest problem is bad weather. We have ancient infrastructure here and it suffers with the bad storms we are getting thanks to global climate change. Here in Europe we are about 30 years ahead of you in the US with weather change. You have a lot of bad shit to look forward to. When it rains, out 1850's drainage cannot cope with the volume so we get floods. I snows now from time to time and we all drive on summer tires and our highway offramps our all angled the wrong way so you get stuck as soon as you take an exit. Our trains get stuck when it snows or freezes. We are fucked. Getting home can take quite a while in the winter. It is a newsworthy experience but no one can fix things. We also have a new knife law which limits us to a 3 inch non locking folding blade. All of my box cutter knives are no longer legal as they have locking blades. We don't have a firearms problem here and almost nobody is armed outside of the big city centres where there are a lot of drugs. There are lots of gangs of youths here in the burbs, but they are mostly harmless and just looking for something to do. There is also quite a good community spirit here so the population would mostly cooperate in a time of crisis. You could count on your neighbours any time. This is a habit which they picked up during WWII when everyone got badly hammered and had to pull together. I am a registered firearms dealer and could lose my license in a heartbeat over a traffic ticket so I would not risk a 'self defence' situation as I would lose my primary source of income. The only option for me is escape and evade. We are lucky to live on a few acres of forested land which has lots of small game and deer. We are very well stocked at home and are quite safe and comfortable here. Keep up your common sense reviews. With your help I will put together some good 'Get Home' bags for my family. Thanks for your time and experience.

You bring one thing to mind, Alpaka bags/pouches. Seems like every EDC reviewer lately is pushing these. I'm thinking that it's Alpaka's method of marketing, to send these out to everyone to review... Reminds me of Thrunite flashlights 7-8 years ago when everyone was reviewing every single model that came out at the same time with the same script. Not saying Alpaka aren't a good product, I'm sure they are, but they lack conviction with these types of reviews.

Nah, you nailed it for the most part. I'm a minimalist and I think people's carry needs to be what they actually use although I've been sucked in over the years and bought things I didn't need. I carry the Knipex because it gets used multiple times a week, usually daily for something and my prybar clips my keys onto my belt and opens boxes. Those are relevant to me because I'm not opening and closing a knife when I can just drag my prybar across the box. But we're never going to agree on lanyards, I find them completely necessary and not using on the proper items to be stupid. Lanyard beads are another story. One of my mentors Mors is famous for saying, "the more you know, the less you carry" and I think the gear industry is trying to drive that the other way.

Thank you. Yes this is the questions I have asked myself. See a lot of so call ecd kits with all of the items and I struggle to find a reason why I must get them.

Pound Sand. I was the same way with the Hanks until I got one and since I wear glasses I use the mighty hank a ton. I would suggest give it a shot. Love the videos and keep it up.

FWIW: My own EDC annoyance is adding specific bottle-opening capability to anything. I've always found it easier to use a lighter, a folded knife, another bottle, a piece of wood, just about anything other than fumbling for a purpose-built bottle opener. I agree with just about everything you said... unless you're a tradesperson. Then the Knipex and 1/4" bit driver are pretty convenient and get a lot of use.

I loved this video, I’m guilty of two of these. Challenge coins, which are carried on days that I can’t fidget with my knife. Also a small pry bar that I purchased from Lowe’s. As a postal carrier I need it to open frozen or stubborn mailboxes.

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Totally makes sense!

Agree with almost all. Pound Sand. I have many of the items mentioned but most stay in the shop. I haven’t found a job that the cobra pliers would be better than the Wingman I’ve been carrying for years. I do like the double sided hank. I clean my glasses and sunglasses a lot and the cotton side is nice in the bar bathroom that’s out of paper towels. For SD, I’d rather carry pepper spray than knucks.

Damn bro you’ve said everything I’ve been feeling. Content his getting really good! Keep it up.

I carry a tiny pry bar on my key chain for popping lids off barrels at work and a Big Idea designs EDS in my pocket for the only 4 non philips/Flat bits I need regularly. Anything I don't regularly need access to jus stays in the tool pouch in my bag.

I carry a "pry bar", it's called a Paint can opener. lol

This was great! I only carry on me things I use a lot. Have the multi tool in my car as a just in case. Never saw the need for a fidget thingy or 99% of the other stuff. Carry what you need, use what you carry!

Great video! I also lean toward utility over the "you gotta have one of these" crowd. EDC has turned into some lifestyle choice over function, just like a lot of other things. Then, after the heat has died down, people lose interest in those things and don't even bother EDCing the stuff they really need. That extra shit just makes my bag too heavy! That's my 2 cents, hahaha.

Mannn, I laugh at this subject everyday while watching these EDC videos. Very informative and humbling!!! Thanks X the community needed this tongue lashing Lol pound sand

Pound Sand! SFMF agree on all except personally I carry a Maratac Widgy Micro pry bar in my pocket daily. As an Auto Tech I do use it regularly. As always great content!

Pound Sand.. LOL My on body EDC a Benchmade folder (same one for about 20 years, and I use it daily, including light prying tasks ), keys, wallet. Close to me are the other essentials in an old school shaving kit. (Never leave home without it.) Beyond that is a small backpack, with "just in case items", that I have as a get home bag. Minimalist mentality. Just found your channel, and so far, I like your style.

Great points here, I carry a knipex but I use mine almost daily and lanyards are only good on something like a machete IMO every thing else is on point cheap 100% cotton bandannas or a buff will do the same thing and are machine washable tools should be used

Pound sand. 😂 I used my pry tool to fix a light today. Could I have used my knife? Yes, but I saved the blade from potential damage. And... And! Lanyards are not dumb haha! 😂 Great video!

Haha - ouch! While I don't carry any of the items mentioned on my person, I certainly have a few in my mini tool kit in my bag (Only the tools, I won't defend knucks, lanyards, & pocket art). For most people, I agree - carrying a prybar and water pump pliers doesn't make sense, especially weighing down their pockets. I think it comes down to what you actually use. For me, I am always building, fixing and restoring things, often in my spare time. The kit I carry see a decent amount of use (Knipex, prybar, driver, etc.) but I still keep it in my tier 2 EDC, not on me directly. I will say, I found superglue in these tiny single use mini tubes that have been real handy in a pinch. They don't take up much space and you don't have to worry about closing them right. I think more people should have a basic tool kit in the trunk of their car instead of focusing on the cool factor or pocket bling. It is too easy to be seduced by the EDC tech and toys.

I agree with you X on most of the things you mentioned are just for showcase and never get used. My coworker bought a Leatherman tool and never used it because he didn’t wanted to scuff it or bend the implements. Waste of money in my opinion. One thing I carry with me all the time, that I never hear anyone mention, is baby wipes. I don’t carry an entire package but few in a ziplock baggie. They come handy if you have kids, specifically since they seem to attract dirt like nothing else on the face of the Earth. I use them to wipe sh!t like tables or benches at a public place, clean my glasses, and other sh!t I come in contact with on a daily and of course, for what they are meant to be used, your a$$. I try to avoid using public bathrooms as much as possible but sometimes you gotta go. More than once I went to use the toilet to find out the paper was out. Thank god I have wipes in my sling bag 😂😂.

100% agree, started looking in the whole EDC stuff lately and some thing did not make any sense to my (especially the mini pry bar). The only exception would be the bit set, but this has to do with my field of work not going back an fetching a screwdriver comes in handy from time to time. But please Knipex not K-Nipex

Only reason I want a dedicated pry bar is because I use them for wheels at work. And if it can replace another function then that just makes it even better. Was looking at one of those beer bombs or whatever they're called. But unlikely it'd be legal here in Indiana. My multitool pry bar will do for now tho.

I carry my Spyderco knife, Olight, Rustic Heirloom leather wallet, g shock watch everyday.. i have a kit that I bring when I go camping and my knipex pliers, Gerber multi tool, and pry bar live in that. When I camp, I switch out my knife to my Ontario Rat 2. I love edc channels but I do notice a lot of influencers promoting expensive items I’d probably be more reluctant to use or beat up. I’m all about functionality when I buy.

I edc superglue in my sling pack, but I'm a truck driver and actually use it on my cuts and such fairly often

I am with you on everything but the pry-bar. I have one and use it often.

I agree 100%....I carry... Keys Wallet Multi-tool - (Leatherman Charge TTi) flashlight - Nitecore TUP Folding knife - Spyderco mannix 2 (Carbon fiber - Titanium - cpm m4) and that feels like 2 much, anything else goes in a 5.11 Rush MOAB 6 and i usually leave it in the car! GREAT VIDEO, I subscribed!

Pound Sand 😂 Personally I really like the decorative 2 sided hanks. While I have numerous plain microfiber cloths I don’t like them. An 8 inch hank I can rap a pair of reading glasses in for the always need cleaning. And I use them on my Ray-Bans, knives and also electronic screens throughout the day. A Plumbers Pal 6 foot Metal Tape measure is probably the best fidget item that’s functional. Pry Bars & Pliers are useful items, not always EDC cause I don’t use my Leatherman everyday. Like a few others in the comments I work with tools daily, functionality and need is everything.

Keep doing more of these. I like knowing I am not the only one trying to keep up with the weird trends. Pound sand my dude.

I'm with you on all of this except the hank. I use it in my secondary for my shades and am constantly using it. Keeps the lenses scratch free, has zero pocket bulk and is used almost daily.

Agreement. Mostly that stuff is EDJ. Every Day Jewelry.

I've cut down what I keep in my pockets to only what I use more than twice a week, and have developed a cross body bag that has the more situational stuff. I really just keep a box cutter, flashlight, mini pliers by Swiss, and a pry bar (I use my often)

I work at a equipment shop and we have a few mechanics who carry Knipex in lether belt pouches.

Pry bars: I use the flat head screwdriver on the Victorinox FarmerX I carry. I used it on Tuesday this week to pry open the steel door on an industrial unit, in the past I’ve pried open iron manhole covers. The Victorinox Alox 93mm screwdrivers are a bit meatier than those on the 91 mm ranges, so maybe the screwdriver on a Spartan/climber/Huntsman/Champ or Tinker might not be able to fill that role.

I agree with most what you said. I'll use up and driver on one of my Leatherman wave or surge. I keep the extra bits in the sheath like belt. The multitool is kind of big for pocket carry my pocket jewelry. Is the original figgeet spinner a butterfly, because it brings me joy. I use it as a secondary blade cause. If I flip it out some places it gets looks. I also have to pay attention if traveling because while legal where I live other places it's not. I am looking at getting a knipex. I tinkering on cars and other things, and think these pliers would work really well. I respect your thoughts. I love most of your content. That being said pound sand

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I started carrying a multi tool because I foud it usefull in my work as a product photographer. Then a flash light and that is all I carry in my pockets. After that I got a pouch and put there an item that I needed but did not have, then if I did not use that thing for 2-3 months I get rid of it. Now I have all sorts of things but nothing is out of place or not needed. And I go through a surprising amount of superglue in my day to day.

JRW Curator is a 21st century Pog. A very expensive Pog. A lot of EDC items are carried "just in case". I didn't carry a prybar in my formerly used EDC pouch (Maxpedition Fatty, IIRC), but that's because I haven't found one that meets MY definition of "good prybar" that would fit. I wouldn't carry a truly functional one in pocket, not a fan of being stabbed. I do carry one in my EDC bag. It's a 5" steel Vaughn, Stanley makes one similar, as do some other companies. Costs a whopping $4 when I bought it. I have run into multiple situations when having it was real handy, and as many when not having it was a bother. As a glasses wearer, the two sided hanks are actually REALLY good. Why? Because you can fold it so that the microfiber side is completely covered. This significantly reduces the pocket nasty that gets embedded in it, and then scratches/screws up your glasses. Being two sided means I can't mix up the "clean side" from the "not clean side". Glasses are why I carry one. My cellphone screen? I can clean that on my shirt. I mostly agree with you on the lanyard beads, they are essentially jewelry. Fortunately for me, the unfathomable obsession with skulls that afflicts that market means that 90% of them are immediately punted from consideration. I think $10 or less for a small piece of jewelry isn't unreasonable. But it IS jewelry, and I think that between the two knives I've put lanyards on I spent less than $10. Actually the only part of my EDC that doesn't meet a functional requirement. Superglue? Sometimes you just need to glue something back together. I know that once one of those little tubes is opened it's done for, so I don't look at that as being a shortcoming. I don't think I would pocket carry it unless I KNEW I would be using some, maybe put it in an EDC pouch, definitely have some in my EDC bag. (the bag is about 3L in size.) Dedicated bit driver? Bag only. Primarily because using a Leatherman for more than a couple of screws is a very annoying undertaking. It CAN be done, but it's a PITA compared to a proper driver. Mind you, I think a proper driver for the bag is an actual ratcheting driver from a company that makes tools for the trades and/or mechanics, not one just in the EDC space. The nifty drivers you showed are bench bling in my mind. Neck knife? Perfectly reasonable choice in some use cases as you covered. Very rarely use one myself. Nucks & Pocket Art? Not for me, but some of it's pretty cool to look at. There are worse things someone can spend their money on.

i do a neck knife in the woods as an on body backup fixed blade, my prybar is a prybrid utility knife bottle opener and gets used daily at work lifting scales at work for resets or cracking open customers keyfobs, my knuck is admittedly a just for fun carry with a bottle opener cut out but i could be cracking bottles another way but it also scrapes lotto tickets lol