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@Vic547

Жыл бұрын

Love the attitude and approach in this vid! Someone’s gotta say the quiet part out loud

@bolzdeep6834

Жыл бұрын

Bottle openers are retarded. Use your teeth like a man. The metal is not hard enough to do amything to your teeth unless you're already a meth head with holes in your shit. It's easy to lip it over your back teeth and pop off its ridiculous but oussies scream all night about shit they don't know as well. Aluminum isnt hard enough to do anything to anything

I went down that rabbit hole a few years back. Now I carry a small flipper that fits in my 5th pocket, a tiny rechargeable flashlight on my keychain with 2 keys, phone, wallet, pew and a nice watch. I have a small edc bag with tools and everything else I want to carry in my car as no matter where I am its typically not far away. the other day stopped by a buddies whose always going on about EDC and he was standing out in the cold with a dead battery and a low tire asking me for a jump so he could go get air in his tire. I showed him my Lithium Jump Starter Box, Car Battery Booster Pack and roadside air compressor and told him he could of had both for less then he paid for a pen he never uses when his phone can take notes.

“Just get a regular freakin pocket knife, and stop trying to be Rambo.” Lmao!

So I’m a tradesman by profession and all my hobbies and whatnot relate. What you said about multi-tools, so freaking spot on. I’ve carried and more importantly used a multi tool on nearly a daily basis for near 15 years now. The overwhelming majority of prepped/edc/tactical type dudes I see reviewing or using these things on KZread or real life very clearly have office jobs and don’t actually use tools for a living. No judgement man. That’s fine if it’s your jam and makes you happy, but why lug around a 7-10 ounce brick if you can’t/don’t use it? A Victorinox Tinker or some such would serve you well for a lot less scratch, space and weight and I can do a lot more with a little Victorinox Cadet or a Tinker than the average edc guy can probably do with a bag of actual tools. This dude here is dispensing some solid wisdom. I’m not some bushcraft/survival knife expert guy, so I don’t carry 36 knives and a saw everywhere I go because I simply don’t have a use base to justify wasting my time with those tools whereas they may make a lot of sense for a dude who works for the forest service or works on a ranch or just likes to be out in the woods a lot.

@d0kut0

Жыл бұрын

SPOT ON! Though I won’t like, the leather man on my harness does come in handy sometimes when I drop shit out the mewp 😂 and the amount of packaging we have to cut though the knife on it’s pretty handy. Rather have it than not.

@kelkev85

Жыл бұрын

There is definitely a relation between the guys that feel the need to have a very elaborate edc while also having an office job and then you meet guys that have extremely demanding tool needs and they carry nothing on there person and keep everything in their work truck. It’s funny how there is this counter intuitive reality.

@just-dl

Жыл бұрын

Good points. I like victorinox forester. Corkscrew. Bottle opener. Main knife. Second knife I can do without. Saw is good for cutting rope. Which I do far more often than I expected I ever would! But it’s a decent size. And good for improvisational use. I carry a backpack full of tools. I don’t need the same gear in my pockets. I have a knife in my pocket because I’m a knife nerd. I have a flashlight in my pocket because I spend more time under desks than sitting at them. I had a ranger without a saw. Liked it but found the saw too useful.

@gre8

9 ай бұрын

@@kelkev85 Once watched a video of two of the most popular survival youtubers in Brazil doing an overnighter in the mountains. They had every kind gear imaginable: expensive knives, state of the art multitools, waterproof boots, portable spotlights, portable stoves, backpacks filled to the brim... Their guide had a tramontina machete and flipflops.

@briansworld6682

8 ай бұрын

This. I do commercial hvac and my leatherman is my most used tool I’ve ever owned . Add a ratchet bit and I’m losing 60lbs of tools on my back.

Totally agree with you on everything except the fixed blade and multi tool. I carry a small edc fixed blade on me everyday. As I simply prefer a fixed blade over a folder. And as an long time hunter a multi tool is a must for me it has saved me many times. Other then that keep up the great work and keep the awesome videos coming. I love watching your videos.

@Justcanyon

Жыл бұрын

Nice comment dude, in my line of work and being on a farm I would say I use my leatherman wave+ weekly and pocket knives work but also there’s something bad-booty about carrying a decent sized to big fixed blade😃, sturdy-ness and simply reliable👍🏻😁

@goforbroke2

Жыл бұрын

Exactly once I figured out how to carry my small fixed blade comfortably, I haven’t touched my folders for like a year now.

@TRYoung-it9hs

Жыл бұрын

I was also going to make a comment about the fixed blades. I keep a mora knife in my EDC bag for any tasks that require a little more sturdiness than a folder can offer. I don't have to worry about a fixed blade having lock failure and folding back on my fingers and that gives me peace of mind. 95% of the time I can get away with my pocket folder but if I have to cut a hole in a bucket or cut some zip ties (or rapid deployment for self defense) the fixed blade is the go to.

@nameredacted1176

Жыл бұрын

Same. Leatherman Signal and switch between the Amtac Northman or Dynamis double edged fixed blade. The blade to filet, the tool to suture and explain why it had to happen. 🇺🇸

@PrecYsely

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, no idea why he would say a folding knife is safer, fixed blades are absolutely safer being less likely to fail on you for whatever reason, you dont need some massive rambo knife with ya all the time but i frequently use my bradford 3.5 drop point

I use a multitool, pen and paper every day..but I'm a weirdo lol. But I also stopped carrying a folding knife (unless I'm reviewing it) because I found I almost never use them over my multitool. The only thing I don't use a multitool blade for often is food related tasks.

@richardsullivan1776

Жыл бұрын

A Leatherman multitool is a must have, period!

@maxlvledc

Жыл бұрын

@Richard Sullivan well...maybe..

@dankefurnichts

7 күн бұрын

@@maxlvledc 100%

I’m glad somebody said this! Although I do carry a compass in my bag but it’s because it was my grandpas compass that he carried in the war and gave to me. Don’t really use but live seeing it every time I get in my bag.

I’m a middle aged guy and started “every day carrying” before there was a name for it. I started carrying Surefire in 1989, Spyderco in 1990, Sig in 1997 and Leatherman in 1987. Through the years I “evolved” with the industry and fell into many of the trends etc. buying and carrying many of the things mentioned in the video. But after 36 years of edc’ing and thousands in trends, I’m back to the few things I started with because I daily carry and use them. Added a MontBlanc pen received as a gift for my job, a minimalist wallet and grandads’ silver money clip and I’ve found it’s all I need. Good video. Subscribed.

Im glad someone told me 🤣 I was actually thinking the exact same thing over the neck knives & the paracoid bracelets. Truth hurt but I was doing the most. Once again I salute & thank you sir!!

I agree with almost everything on this list. The pen and notebook I actually use fairly regularly so I can justify them. 🤣 Partially disagree on multi-tool, too. I downgraded mine down to a Swiss Army Knife for EDC because I use the scissors regularly, and only break out the full size Swisstool Spirit when I know I'll need it.

@FuquaRomeo

Жыл бұрын

I started carrying a pen just a few months ago and I'm surprised how convenient it is. I use it all the time...and I've never had any problems [leaks etc]. Still no note pad yet.

@MarlonOwnsYourCake

Жыл бұрын

I have a notepad wallet with a swisscard in it and it's always coming in clutch

@edwardniqqa-hanz9099

Жыл бұрын

Yeah i actually need and use a pen and notepad everyday. I'm always having to write down things because if not i know i will forget them...... and I'm only 32..... imagine when I'm 52...... 😖

@joshportelli

Жыл бұрын

Agree, I carry a cut down BIC pen with a hole drilled in the cap. It gets used like once a week at work and regular stuff like signing check at restaurant.

@zackwhitehead4018

Жыл бұрын

A pen is like basic adult shit. Like what kind of illiterate motherfucler doesn't have to fill out a form for a bank deposit slip or government paperwork.

Something that few people should have in a EDC those box cutter knives. You will use it a lot and if it dulled just switch the blade. I find that I use it more for cutting things than I use my other knives.

This channel is the antidote to all the EDC excess / nonsense that other channels push. Thank you sir 🫡

I've used my notebook and pen for taking notes during online meetings where I couldn't use my phone or laptop to do so. Also worked as compact sheets of paper to give out numbers or contact info quickly. Mainly I use it cause it looks pretty but it has its uses.

@J5L5M6

Жыл бұрын

I carry a pocket Moleskine and two pens on my person every day. I'm an urban dweller who works from home. But, is very social. When I was in university, I worked at Ralph Lauren. Selling overpriced suits, shirts and ties. The middle aged Italian men I worked with told, showed, and taught me why and how to always carry two pens. Following their instruction, the practice has yet to fail or bother me. Even in the age of smartphones, the ability to jot something down - for you or a stranger - can prove invaluable. A plus; chicks dig it ;)

I use my multitools every day, and I am glad to have them with me. I am also one to carry many knives, including fixed blades. For the average person that edc's I understand what you are saying, but not everyone wants to be a minimalist.

I can see a fixed knife being useful if you use it for your job or live in a rural area. But for most of us a quality folding knife is more than enough.

Three things that go out the house with me everyday: Wallet, Keys, Smartphone. The other is my Swiss Army knife. That's it!

Pocket knife, small bright flashight, watch, wallet , phone and keys..Also a bandanna in back pocket. Thats it. The rest of the edc stays in an old backpack in the trunk of car( tools,etc)

I agree with 99% of this list. When I was working with my tools everyday I carried the multi tool, now that I am in the office I just carry a nice pocket knife. I will say, a high end compass that slides on the watch band is nice. I still have one on my luminox. Over all great video, people need to hear this stuff.

Great ideas - moving towards a minimalist EDC approach. You nailed all the junk stuff that annoys me when I see it.

Great practical advice ! have to agree, i dont carry half that stuff and the stuff I do carry has purpose. Use it everyday! Carry what you use! not what you think you might use and practice with what you have. Sometimes I just carry a edc wallet pouch and a Victorinox for the day. EDC changes from day to day. Most used items for myself are a multitool (scissors mostly and saw for work-philips & Slotted), Pen light combo, Battery bank. Sometimes I just cut out a battery bank since more of my gear lasts a day or a duration until i get to a usb recharge port either at a computer at work or in my car. When out working in the woods my edc changes and some cases drastically.

@KernowEDC

Жыл бұрын

Makes sense bro, especially in your line of work.

Finally, a sane discussion that your edc kit isn't for surviving the zombie apocalypse. If that happens, run!!!

@Scriptorsilentum

Жыл бұрын

don't forget the candy in the altoids tin kit for morale...!!

I mostly agree. I use my Saga, Chef life. A Chef Knife is a “Fixed Blade” AND I use a multi tool often in a professional kitchen. I may be the exception to the rule.

Many EDC items are really situational. I carry a multi-tool when I'm at work but not if I'm just puttering around or doing errands. Actual EDC items I have everywhere on me are really only my knife, gun with speed loader, phone, and wallet. Everything else usually stays in my bag or truck or is only worn depending on what I'm doing or where I'm going.

This video was pretty funny. Especially the grappling hook segment. Sounds like you were in some kind of mood. 😄 I work for a company that maintains some janitorial accounts so I think that gives the extra jingle jangle on my key ring a pass. Maybe. Current keyring extras are a 2" folding carabiner knife (used semi-regularly), small nail clippers (used regularly...hangnails!) + pepper spray (sometimes I can't sleep and work or wander around in the dead of night). I have to carry pen and paper because otherwise I will write up the palm of my hand and, at times, the top of my hand. Too many thoughts, to-do's, and ideas. Looks horrid, too. Especially when I use permanent marker. 😂 You should do more of these videos. I am so sick of all the end of the world / nuclear war garbage.

@Scriptorsilentum

Жыл бұрын

holy cripes, yes. enough hearing from guys gonna lone wolf it in them thar hills till the fallout is gone... doom porn, i call it.

Finally someone willing to tell the truth about EDC, most of the items people carry will never but used.

@turtleinashirt

Жыл бұрын

Until they need it and don’t have it.

94% of KZread's tactical/survival influencers turned the lights off for the last time once this one gets out.

But how are we going to fight the zombies in a SHTF situation if we don’t have a paracord bracelet and bottle opener? 🤷🏼‍♂️

Great video! I love the theory behind it. Start with the idea that you don't need it and shouldn't carry it. If you can prove that statement wrong then carry it. Keeps your EDC slim and functional.

Pen: I use a pen almost every day at work, and I've found it helpful outside of work. I prefer to use 3x5 cards rather than a notebook. Multitool: I don't go anywhere without my swiss army knife. My basic EDC: swiss army knife, flashlight, pen, wallet, phone, microfiber lens cloth. Easy-peasy.

Use it or lose it! May be harsh, but glad you did this video addressing edc community. Lots of pretty stuff out there.

I was so exited when I bought my Leatherman a couple decades ago. Carried it every day for over a year. One day I realized I rarely used it. It now collects dust on a shelf.

As far as knives go, my Victorinox Cadet is really all I need. I use the nail file and small screwdrivers as much as the blade. Carry the folder as needed, not every day.

My EDC is a watch, pocket knife, and key ring with mini flashlight, mini pen, and a bottle opener. I use everything that I carry enough to justify carrying them around.

You’re spot on. Some of the things you mentioned I’ve wanted to add. After thinking about it, I don’t really need it. Beads and a Survival Bracelet for example. I do use my Field Notes and SpacePen daily. Not a day goes by that I don’t use my Leatherman Signal. Not just for the knife either. I even use the can opener at home. Love the content. Keep it up X.

@richardsullivan1776

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, open my canned goods with my beloved Leatherman multitools among other things.

I'm a lady and I love my keychain with all my EDC stuff on it but I just realized after watching this video that I never really use it and it takes up a lot of space in my purse. This was a good video thanks

A lot of great advice, Shipmate! Your videos are well done and very informative. A lot of the things you mentioned, i stopped carrying on me. But because i work in healthcare and wear scrubs, I started carry a "man bag" that holds the essentials.

I’d agree with almost everything you listed. I would add a pry bar to that list also, I never understood why people carry them. That said if you have a construction job or a “handyman” job then i can see the justification in carrying multi tools and pry bars.

Yeah I came to some of these same conclusions, my keys were getting heavy with too many EDC items. What I do now is I placed those on a separate key chain and have them in the cubby near my steering wheel in my truck. I usually carry a small pocket knife and my cell phone which btw has a flash light app. I can usually open a bottle with one of the keys on my keychain or use the door jam hook on my truck door, both have worked in pinch. Yeah I totally bought the grappling hook, not for EDC but I just wanted to play with it and I did for a few days. There are two things you ought to carry in your car or truck though: 1) jumper cables and 2) fire extinguisher, I have given many people a jump and have needed a jump a few times and I did save someone's brand new VW Beetle from a car fire with the fire extinguisher....sadly those suckers didn't have the notion to give me back a replacement after I saved their car from total destruction...no good deeds go unpunished.

I've been getting into EDC due to the nature of my career change and this list is pretty spot on (on average). For me the pen and notebook do bring everyday value, but I think its more specifically for me, than for the average person. I'm jostling around with the flashlight right now, just like pen and paper you could lump it in with "my cellphone can do that", but because of video work, it has a place.

I walk through life like I’m long distance hiking.. if it’s not absolutely essential, it goes in the drawer of forgotten dreams.

Finally a video that talks real about EDC items!!!! Most of what is promoted people aren’t going to use in reality. A good quality knife and flashlight about the extent for the major of people’s EDC. There are exceptions of course.

Agreed about everything regarding *urban* EDC, except for pen & notebook. I use these every day. For day hikes and multi-day camping & backpacking trips, other stuff is needed.

Multitool: you never know when this will come in handy. I was trying to remove a stone that was lodged in a guy's boot. He handed me his Leatherman with pliers extended, and the stone was easily removed.

I agree with you. Get rid of the stuff if you don't use it regularly. Me personally I carry pen and papaer and use it almost daily, because I don't like to take notes on my phone. And I carry a multitool because I youse it from time to time

My skeletool has a bottle opener. A friend called it the ultimate Tailgate tool. I have to agree, it's handy. Though heavy? Yeah, it is, it gets annoying sometimes being in my bag. You'd be surprised how much those few ounces become cumbersome. The field notes though, I use fairly often, especially when out with my gf. We do dots and other drawing things.

I really just started wanting this to go full tilt, and you be like. A PHONE. Ain’t nobody calling you anyway. You only use it to look at edc stuff you don’t need when you are sitting at home on the toilet anyway. Just leave it in there. It could have gone even better/worse along those lines with a little bit of imagination. 😂

For me I carried a folder but after picking up trade school I've been carrying my multi tool on me and use it at least 3 days a week at school alone. Sure I could carry a folder at my restaurant job but I think it would be a bit more concerning if I pulled out a benchmade to cut some boxes in the back so I use a multi tool since I can get away with the utility in that environment. As for the notebook and pen, I only carry the second. Nothing fancy just a skilcraft aviator pen. Paper is more or less everywhere. People like losing the disposable pens at my job so I keep one for myself. With me going into trades though I could use the multi tool and pen but when it's just me and the weekend/days off my carry strategy will change.

If the survival bracelet is the the only cordage you have, it is necessary. The multi tool is also useful to me. Everyone is different, and your needs are not the same as mine.

I get what you are saying every time I turn around there is something new "everyone" is supposedly carrying. The latest ive noticed is slingshots. 🤔 But ill not be giving up my fixed blade anytime soon. First off I've carried one most of my life. But as a Canadian our laws around folding knives are messed up. So much so even law enforcement doesn't know which end is up. So fixed blade is legally so much easier to carry. There are a few other things but like you said, carry what "you" use not what is trendy and you don't have to spend top dollar to do so either.

I carry a gerber folding utility knife. It's the only thing I have ever used regularly. Everything else just crap in my pockets.

Agree on all you said but I do carry some tools, not a multitool. I carry a small pair of pliers, a small crescent wrench and a small reversable screwdriver in my chore coat pockets. Multitools suck because you can only use one tool at a time. You can't hold a bolt head and loosen/tighten a nut with a multitool but a small pliers and a crecent will do the job and a reversible screwdriver with a couple extra bits is real handy around the house/yard (I'm on 12 acres) and even when running errands.

I carry a small fixed blade and a victorinox Field master. I agree with you on pretty much eveything else. I almost pissed myself when you said drop the graplling hook.

I’d never seen any of your videos or heard of you before but after watching this one i will be a subscriber. I look forward to checking out your work. I agree with everything except the multi tool. Mine gets used almost daily because of my profession, but i can totally see why it made your list.

I think your most popular video about "real man's EDC" tells us we need all these things 😂😂😂😂😂

@SirVye

Жыл бұрын

Watched that same video 5 minutes before this and was like "Wait... but the pen and pad though..." lol

Imma carry what I wanna carry. I use my pen, pry bar, fixed blade, multitool, and flashlight just about every day. You know what I use the least? A folding knife. Yeah, I said it. Hah. . But seriously, some good points in the video. I've just learned over time to accept that different people have different needs, and while I keep eyeing that titanium Olight whistle, I just know that it isn't practical for me.

As a bartender I carry a dedicated bottle open LOL! I do leave the write in the rain notebook and fisher space pen at home now though. I like the small keychain flashlights. they get a lot of use. I used to carry a fixed blade too but now that I got my concealed the Glock took its place.

"You don't need that bling" from a guy who irons his FLANNEL.

minimal wallet, minimal keys, phone, M&P Shield, and SWAT tourniquet. Occasionally I'll carry chapstick, small roll of ductape the size of chapstick, and three neon orange index cards with a BIC pen. I rarely use the index cards but they take up virtually no space and offer multiple emergency uses.

Oh man did I fall hard for the gadgets on my keys. They probably weighed a pound before I wised up!

Small flashlight, folding pocketknife, cigarette lighter, wallet, keys, and one extra mag. I try to use a daily bag every now and then but I just end up filling it with too much crap that I don’t use.

“You’re not as handy as you think you are…” 😂

Man's just put the whole EDC community on blast. I'll defend, carrying a pen, multitool and a fixie IF you aren't carrying a folder in conjunction. During covid it made me realize just how much germs can be passed around from ball chain tethered pens at the bank so I'll just keep and use my own. Leatherman style multitools are a bit overkill of the average Joe unless they work some engineering, construction or machinist job however SAK (Swiss army knife) style multitools can slip that exception for the average Joe and helpful enough to justify regular pocket time. I did just put a tiny measuring tape on my keychain and it's been incredibly useful along with my tritium fob. Mostly because I've dropped my keys in the dark and it's just nice to not need to break out a flashlight just to find em Edit: Oh and also Paracord bracelets I'll defend if they aren't intentionally used to hold spare cord. I've seen some incredibly nicely designed bracelets with decorative beads and clasps so it acts more as jewelery rather than spare cord.

On my person at all times I have a pouch with butt wipes, floss, Sim card tool, chap stick and pen, in my pockets I have a note pad, wallet, knife, flash light.

Most flashlights that are "compact" or "mini" come to mind too. One or two is more than enough for most people, carry one in the car (if you drive instead of commute) and one for home use. the phone in your pocket or watch on your wrist is most likely enough. On that note, any piece of "emergency kit" that is marketed as a daily carry item. Most emergency kits are stationary/single location and rotated/inspected every four to ten months. These kits are not intended for their flashy or good looks.

Subscribed. I am all about a minimal EDC and am constantly chiding myself about junk I don’t need.

@MarineX

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Battalion

I'm surprise lock picks are not on this list... I have never found a need for a set of lock picks? I always carry a pen, Zebra 701.

Agree with everything here except the multitool, and that's because multitool takes in a wide range. A pliers style tool like a Leatherman? Yeah, unless you're in a trade that uses it, it's a waste. But I carry a Victorinox Manager (55mm), and use it frequently. Even the pen! :-) Lightweight bar style multitools (SAKs and clones) have their place in EDC. The chonky pliers, only for a select few.

I did deep woods search and rescue…a grappling hook can be helpful…buuuuuut only one was needed per group. They’re good for pulling down loose standing deadwood branches or setting up a bear bag or even setting a larger sapling/tree snare. Also, a fixed blade knife was a necessity as a folder won’t hold up. Granted, we were trained search and rescue personnel who grew up tramping through the woods and hunting. A fixed blade and grappling hook don’t make sense for normal EDC carried by most people especially if they don’t spend much time in the woods. It matters a lot what your situation and environment are. I used to have a paracord bracelet/keychain and yes, they do suck. If made right and with the right hardware it is possible for one to be unraveled in a second or two but almost no one uses the ideal hardware and they do wear out fast. I will include paracord wraps whenever an opportunity makes sense because sometimes a little bit is all you need. My current fixed blade knife has a skeleton handle that’s perfect for twining cord through and I can use more flammable cord for an extra source of tinder. Again, for my situation a deep woods kit makes sense whereas an urban one would be pointless. Knowing how to improvise makes a huge difference too.

For some reason, just the fact that he knows who Napoleon Dynamite is makes me smile. 🤣

The only thing i disagree on this one is... The pen and multitool, sure i carried the LM surge... And i loved that thing! BUT MY GOD my pants keep falling off when i go to the bathroom, so i went for the skeletool and combined it with the victorinox farmer X... I do need a scissor once in a while or when im cooking my noodles for the spices packages and i like to go outdoors hench the small saw.. And for the pen, i dont like touching someone elses pens when i need to sign something and also work as a security officer so need to note things down... Yea.. Just making a long story to justify thing lmao

Agree with you on everything except fix blades. I’m in borderlands of Texas. We all have fixed blades 🤣

Awesome video. I like to keep my edc down to just a few items that I know j in will use. Plus all that extra stuff in your pockets is just adding more weight to you that you can go without

Agreed with everything except the fixed blade. It's a pain in the ass to haul around but it's the backup to the backup. I work in an area that houses the city's municipal court and some of those folks showing up for court appearances look SHADY AF and probably are still tweakin' on whatever substance they last ingested. Evade and de-escalate is the rule but if some tweaker breaks that rule for me, my old slow ass might won't stand a chance without something to defend myself with. Oh, check out Jeremy Siers' latest merch drop - that ginormous glass ashtray is 🔥🔥🔥

@mikel9567

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but a fixed blade knife is a very poor choice for self defense. Not only is it going to be very difficult for you in court should you have to use it, but unless you are extremely well trained its effectiveness will be minimal. It isn't easy to stab someone and people can survive stab wounds pretty easily. Even fatal stab wounds are rarely instantly fatal. A knife mean you have to be up close and personal with your attacker as well, you will be injured possibly even killed yourself. Spending 10 years in EMS i've seen countless stabbings, even a few that were "self defense" and it never ends well for either person.

@MarineX

Жыл бұрын

I concur with most of this. That's why you never "stab" during a knife fight. You slice. There's a reason all branches of the military train effective knife tactics with fixed blades.

@IsThisShitOn7

Жыл бұрын

​​​@@mikel9567 yeah i definitely disagree bc If someone half your size chases you with a larger knife, you would be a fool to underestimate what they can do. I would high tail out of there as fast as i can. Heck, even small knives can do serious damage, just look at images prison weapons where they even kill, they're typically small to be concealable yet send grown men to caskets. Whilst adrenaline is true and makes people oblivious to the fact they've been cut in the moment, do remember that blood is finite so once the blood runs out (which doesn't take long at all if you're moving intensely in an altercation and inflicted multiple cuts), it's lights out of they don't make the er trip promptly. The brain needs blood and O2. Small knives may not be best for stabbing but slashing is a whole different story.

Touché! Subject to some personal and situational circumstances, you hit the nail on the head. Being prepared for the A) Probable or very likely needs, B) Less likely but definitely possible needs, and the C) Unlikely and rare needs, requires very realistic prioritizing, based on real world circumstances, and drawing on the experience of those who have been through a variety of catastrophes, widespread political and social upheaval, serious collapse of law, food supply, technology, transportation etc. Maxpedition pouches jammed with pins and bandaids and heat-sealed plastic straws with Advil tabs, small multitools and a folded 20 dollar bill will not likely save anyone's hide. The history of the human race and successful catastrophe survival has tended toward: A) Clever, adaptable, innovative and highly mobile individuals. B) Organized, disciplined, cooperative groups with a critical mass to repel agression. Sewing kits and chewing gum--well, I doubt it would come into play. All the paraphernalia can be of great secondary value, or you might get lucky and find this or that item useful. Anything's possible. I used to walk into the wilds with fire, powerful air rifle, tarp, jerky, cigars, a Swiss Army Ranger knife, and a hiking staff. Then I culled the excess. Jerky. Cigars. Swiss Army Ranger. Cheers from Israel!

As an EDC maker, I agree with your list 100%. The pen may be pushing it, I've got a bunch of high end pens like Fellhoelter, but I've always been a pen guy and use them every day. Some of those things are just a bad idea from a legal standpoint, some useful depending on your job, but most edc things are just gimmicks designed to separate you from your money

Nice list and video. Although a small multi-tool (SOG Power Pint, SAK, Gerber Dime, or Leatherman Squirt) is reasonable. I can also see reasons for notebook/pen…some people comprehend better when they write instead of type.

Ever seen The Boondocks Saints? Remember the scene where they got the rope? “Charles Bronson always had rope” Hilarious !

First time watching, enjoyed the video and mindset! Though I gotta disagree, my fixed blade is a MUST, I’m sure for most city slickers a folder will suffice but for myself that camps out at least once a week, making fire, gutting rabbit, snake, trout, the fixed blade is the better choice. Also, surprisingly, my most used item in my edc (other than my phone, of course), is my notepad and pen. I can fill up a notepad in a month. Writing down ideas for future projects, to do lists, sketches, so on, it helps keep me organized and creative.

@jeffslaven

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Hey James. I gather that he's addressing the majority of folks that watch a few videos, and just buy the latest trend in EDC gear. The actual items that he mentions, are usable for certain individuals on a regular basis, and not the vast majority. But having said that, I totally agree about the survival bracelet 😆

@sethtenrec

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I’m a “city slicker”. My edc is wallet, cell, and my LCR. That’s it. I do have flashlights, pocket knife and other stuff like that in the glove box, but on my body I don’t need fish hooks or fire starters etc. Edit, forgot keys, I tend to do that in RL too!

I am less concerned about people carrying silly things than I am about people who feel obligated to tell other people to stop carrying silly things.

-I've never thought about carrying a grappling hook with me, like unless the zombie apocalypse or a flash flood happens in my city I won't be able to climb it regardless. -I've thought about bottle openers, I've never had a need for one. -Survival bracelets always felt like a gimmick. -If I did everyday carry, I'd just carry a pocket knife. -I do use one key chain attachment and all it is really used for is tearing through tape on boxes. Anymore tools than that is useless and not suited for the job regardless. -I used to carry a lanyard with my keys, more of a fashion statement if anything. However it was not a breakaway design and it always got stuck and eventually I just stopped using them. -I have a phone and I use apps to make a quick list of stuff I want or food to order. -Some multi-tools may be good but honestly I've always found using the right tool for the job is better. Try using a Wallet Ninja to unscrew a battery clamp. -Lake Michigan is always to my east. Otherwise, I'd keep a compass in my bag instead. -If I fight I would get beaten to a pulp.

Getting REAL with the EDC (EVERY DAY Carry). If you don't need it, don't carry it. If you don't use it almost every day, don't carry it. Excellent advice. The only thing I would recommend is for the paracord bracelet enthusiast. I make my own bracelets, and they are "quick release". I pull the ends, and the entire thing unravels, but I agree about not wearing it every day. Great videos and I'm glad I found your channel! Semper Fi!

@MarineX

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I concur

Never thought I'd need my paracord bracelet until I needed to tow a computer chair across a parking lot with my car. Also, I get the fixed blade, but use my regular knifes and multitools at least once a day minimum. And you'll want a compass if we're ever hit with a EMP. Not everything carried is meant for regular use. It's meant to always be there in case you need it.

I think the point of this is the idea that you should scrap gear you don't actually use, and that makes great sense. Personally, I actually use a multi-tool frequently for electrical and stuff, so it stays with me. Same with the fixed blade, but I moved to a smaller one. No point in a Rambo knife when I'm using it frequently during the day. Totally agree with virtually everything else on the list.

So glad he didn’t say flashlights 🤣 I mean we all got one on our phones but I love a dedicated flashlight 🤷🏽‍♂️

Seriously the bottle openers on everything is ridiculous. I work retail and the company provided box cutters have bottle openers. The new 'extra safe' ones, that are trash, have a bottle opener.

@wmluna381

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That's weird. 😄

Just FIY, you can open soda/beer bottles with just about anything that has a flat rigid surface. You just need something to catch the underside of the bottle cap, and then you lever it up using your knuckle as a fulcrum. They pop off easily with a tiny amount of practice. Wine bottle corks on the other hand...

Bro your speaking so many facts right now 😂. Great video! I found out, I don't even use the "EDC Pouches" anymore.

I've watched a bunch of EDC content here and on other platforms but this is the first video of yours that I've seen. Subscribed for the honesty haha. The EDC knick knacks are getting out of control.

@Scriptorsilentum

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gawd in heaven - No. Shit. I've seen guys come into work (2 of them) and they got the maxpedition packs on their belts, the paracord survival bracelets... I think at least one carries a pistol even though they're not allowed on premises. i like my gear like any other guy who needs to be ready for day to day but this video just makes calm, cool sense. a SAK since i was 13, lens wipes, medication and my 3.5" usb-rechargeable LED light. one pants pocket, one shirt pocket and i'm ready for work. got to play hero last year with a friggin electrical storm i haven't seen in yrs. power out. that flashlight got my work area cleared out safely to the lunch room.

Thank you, especially the notepad and pen. Sometimes I do carry a pad and a pen, depending upon what I’m doing. It’s the Rite in the Rain I don’t get. I’ve gotten myself into a lot of rough situations. I’ve never felt the need to write in wet conditions. I’ve been dumped in level 5 white water. I’ve never said to myself, “Damn, if only my notebook was waterproof!” I like tying lanyards but, yeah, they usually just get in the way.

I’ve whittled it down to swiss army knife, field notes as I make a lot of jobs lists for my work, cheap slim wallet, and just essential keys on a small carabiner. It’s easy to get excessive with all this crap 😅

“Stop carrying multitools?” Yeah, okay. I literally use it everyday for my job, instead of running out to my truck for tools, unless I absolutely have to. These were fine minutes of my life that I’ll never get back.

Prior 0311 here. Some of these exist in my emergency kits (Tritium compass, Rite in Rain notebook, Pens, Map pens, Map, fixed blade knife etc) but none of it is EDC for me, unless you count in a kit stored in my truck. My EDC on off work days is Marboro 72 Blacks, Bic lighter, cell phone, sidearm, spare mag. On work days it's the same but without the sidearm, and add my explosive SSD to the list.

I generally have a simple but nice folder. A button lock. If I want something more defensive plus useful. I have a larger framelock. Sometimes I add a swissarmy knife and a fero rod if I am out hiking.

Facts man I try to keep it minimal but I do like my small! Fixed blade I rotate with my folder depending how I feel but I don’t carry both. Less is better I like being light as possible….

I think you have to decide if your daily carry is for necessity, convenience, or emergency. This should help you decide what and when you carry is necessary. Deciding what you are preparing for can help the downsize process.

Great list, although I use my multitool every day for something but yeah, most people don't. And I do like the keychain pry bar as I use a Griffin and it's more convenient for me when I go into a store to hook it on my belt loops than jam keys in my pocket.

I got a free Leatherman Side-Kick with a fishing magazine subscription back in the days. And I kept it on me... One day out with the boat, I got suprised by a thunder storm that made the waves gigantic...so my fuel line (rubber) started moving and it bursted. If not for that multi-tool I would've drifted on a rock and died...I was only meters away from sure death when I had cut the fuel line and set a new attachement for it and pumped new fuel to the engine. You never know when you're gonna need one.

Yes, I agree there's a lot flashy crap that people add to the EDC kits. Personally I always carry toilet paper, soap, a plastic bag and a spare toothbrush. 😁

I use little lanyards on my deep carry to help pulling it out of my pocket…however, I fell into the keychain tool trap and quickly realized it was a waste of money. I use my knife everyday but other than that, the other crap is wasteful. I have my outdoor kit which is different…but LESS IS MORE!! Good video!!

agree with everything but recently started carrying a multitool instead of a knife and I use the tools daily and rarely need the knife, so guess I'm done with pocket knifes lol