$300 vs $3,000 complete “Blackout” Everyday Carry
Whatever our needs, when creating our Everyday Carry kits, finding the perfect balance between utility and budget is key, and in this video, I compare a $300 vs $3,000 COMPLETE EDC kit, both following the same theme: an all-black / Blackout Edition.
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0:00 - Intro - 2 Complete EDC's
0:14 - Budget Wallet - Alpaka Zip Pouch & HUB Ecosystem
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2:52 - Budget EDC Knife - Victorinox Huntsman
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3:32 - Expensive Knife - CRKT Provoke First Responder
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5:34 - Expensive Flashlight - Nitecore T4K
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7:16 - Budget Key Solution - Nite-Ize S-Biner No.2 Size
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8:51 - Budget Watch - Seiko 5 Sports (SRPD55K1)
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9:57 - Expensive Watch - Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph
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11:04 - Expensive Notebook - Leuchtturm A6 Softcover
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12:01 - Budget Pen - Sharpie S-Gel 0.7mm
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12:20 - Expensive Pen - Kaweco AL Sport Clicker
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An all-black EDC, whether you're strict on matte-black everything in your blackout everyday carry, or like a blend of shiny and matte, is super sleek looking. I guess an all-black Everyday Carry kit is so popular because it can be both elegant, or badass, and just goes with everything.
In this video, I break down two COMPLETE everyday carries, 2 full EDC kits that are comprised entirely of black items. An everyday carry to ME consists of a slim wallet, pocket knife / edc knife, edc flashlight, a key organization solution, a notebook (I literally use my notebook more than I use my phone), and a pen (I'm partial to fountain pens). But what constitutes a full EDC to you might be completely different. That's the beauty of our own everyday carries - they're fully custom and based on our own needs.
A cheap edc kit doesn't necessarily mean it's bad - if it works for you, it's awesome. Similarly, an expensive everyday carry kit doesn't mean it's good. Items that are so expensive you're too scared to use them defeat the whole purpose of an EDC kit. I'd love to know: what are YOUR favorite everyday carry things? Lemme know in the comments!
#EDC #EverydayCarry #cheapvsexpensive
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Пікірлер: 420
People will spend $3000 on everyday carry and then never leave their house
@FALANDOFINANCEIRAMENTE
23 күн бұрын
are they wrong?
@theronin365
19 күн бұрын
😄
@goldenc4770
12 күн бұрын
Real
BLACKOUT4LYFE
@MrDragonorp
Жыл бұрын
Once you go black you can't go back
@Exentity
Жыл бұрын
@@MrDragonorp unless you’re Michael Jackson
@TheRealRVS
Жыл бұрын
❤
@James-es1fg
11 ай бұрын
🤔
@ritwikgossain
10 ай бұрын
What about matt?
as a german the part about the brand Leuchtturm was pretty funny
@remybena5164
4 ай бұрын
haha leustrum hat mich gekillt xD
@janschmidt1614
3 ай бұрын
Same. Had to laugh pretty hard
@Cre8tor_
Ай бұрын
for real thats so easy but for amaricans? critical
Love it, except the knives. You went practical for budget with multi-tool, then completely impractical with a self defense korambit? For EDC? 🤔
@Mattcruzedc
Жыл бұрын
I always looked down on Swiss Army knives, until I got one. Now I have 2 in my edc. They’re pretty fantastic
@fg63-6
Жыл бұрын
@@MattcruzedcAgreed. I carry one on my keys and one in my wallet. Hell, my at home EDC is a Victorinox Waiter. When I have nothing else on me I know I can count on it to do what I need.
@Mattcruzedc
Жыл бұрын
@@fg63-6 I have the classic sd in alox on my keys and the electrician usually goes in my back pocket
@OreoDave
Жыл бұрын
I wasn't knocking the Swiss Army Knife selection. It's very practical. I'm confused by the impractical self-defense korambit as an edc option.
@Mattcruzedc
Жыл бұрын
@@OreoDave I’m not saying you were. I’m saying I did
Absolutely love your videos, Maurice! The amount of detail and editing that goes into each one is incredible! I think you should definitely continue to make these kinds of videos! I know it must take a tonne of work and time, but we all enjoy them. Please consider a "tactile" theme for your next video! EDC items which have a fidget factor built in (bolt-action pens, flipper knives, fidget toys, etc.) or simply have a tactile look and feel to them would be great! Another theme you could try would be a vintage one (natural tan leathers, wood grains, brass/copper, fountain pens, etc.). Keep it up!!!
I like the budget vs expensive, very cool choices for both! Also, you enthusiasm is a nice touch for the video. Good job :)
I feel like that CRKT knife is more of a conversation piece with your buddies than a practical knife. It's beyond cool 👌. I like that both kits are of good quality without sacrificing style on the cheaper end.
I think a better choice than the Kaweco ballpoint-which has a frankly pretty poor refill-is the rollerball, which you can replace with any Parker-style G2 refill, such as a Fisher space pen refill, which writes better and has a far longer life. The rollerball is capped, so won’t deploy in your pocket.
@camalex7782
Жыл бұрын
What about a Parker pen
@InappropriateShorts
7 ай бұрын
@@camalex7782blackout pilot vanishing point >
If you want to pronounce the brand correctly you should call it (LEU) - Pick the "loy" from alloy (CHT) - English doesn't have a pronounciation about this but it's very close to "Ssttt" (TURM) - The word "Tour" with an "M" added to it. Make sure you speak the words seperately Loysst--Tourm.. And you got it 99% perfect! Thanks for your video's - I like them a LOT lately!
@SchlaftaterNrzZz
Жыл бұрын
No dont do that Wtf "Sst" Just no
@noitshigh713
Жыл бұрын
@@SchlaftaterNrzZz dann mach doch mal n Vorschlag wie du es jemandem der unser Ch nicht kennt/ aussprechen kann erklären würdest!
@SchlaftaterNrzZz
Жыл бұрын
@@noitshigh713 mach du doch einen
@DavidGoliath1
Жыл бұрын
@@noitshigh713 ssshhhhhh like in "shit"
So amazing to see your comparison between budget and premium version ❤
You sir need more subscribers. Nice format, high-quality videos, consistent uploads, also your content is really cool. I subbed!
I definitely am with you on the Swiss Army Knife. I've spent most of my adult life with either a Swiss Army Knife or a Leatherman in pocket or on my hip. For the Swiss Army, I tend to favor the Explorer (or the Explorer Plus, which I don't think they make anymore) and, for the Leatherman, I long carried a Wave, but have lately been carrying a Signal. Though, the Swiss Army knives I mentioned are definitely the easier options on the budget.
@iamonfire1812
Жыл бұрын
I've settled on the Leatherman Skeletool KB myself. I don't use a knife all that frequently. But it's handy to have something that's so small you don't notice it when it's clipped in your pocket, but still has a useful 6.6cm blade.
@jimj2683
10 ай бұрын
I recommend the Swisstool spirit. Better than Leatherman.
You have really great content. I am really enjoying everything you display and the manner in which you describe, and detail, all the gear you present. Such a great channel!
I recently bought a great all-black watch - Santos de Cartie in all ADLC. Super awesome on their rubber strap.
Great job. Very well thought out and executed.
Loving your videos man. Great work.
Definitely do giveaways for the kit that you don't use (like the wallet)! Keep this EDC series coming. I ordered 2 items from your woodlands video last night, and I'm already enjoying one of them today.
Really impressive video, lots of new products I’ve never knew before
Love this side by side breakdown man!
No matter the price point, blacked out always looks good!
Replace the watch with an F91W for true budgetzzz
@edelmar17
Жыл бұрын
Good choice. I would personally go with the DW5600E
@parallax6165
Жыл бұрын
Black ae1200
@Scratch2C
Жыл бұрын
@@edelmar17 another fav I actually have that one as my daily beater.
Great video that gets to the point. Thank you
This was an absolutely fantastic video that may or may not drain my wallet as I get introduced to this new world of edc kits. Thank you sir
I got a groove wallet in gunmetal with the black leather sleeve on their Kickstart. I love it! Worst case put extra cards in the elastic band, thays what I do with gift cards and such 🤷♂️
I recommend Rotring ballpoint and mechanical pen(cil)s. Theyre made of metal, thus durable and sit well in your hand.
Your EDC videos make for great content, I always enjoy seeing them, already looking forward to the next one. Cheers from Buffalo New York
On the high end I’d go for the leuchtturn A6 hard cover with black pen clip. Then either a Parker XL monochrome black or a caran cache 849 code black.
Love this comparison EDC video hope you're inspired to make this a series.
I LOVED this! Thanks
I've got boxes and boxes of all 3 tip sizes of the S-Gels.... awesome, awesome pens.
The karambit style blade is strictly for self defence use. I don't have a clue why you choose it for edc. Any other plain edge flipper would have being a perfect example.
@reaguurder1285
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@steliannikolov4163
Жыл бұрын
@JJScotty if you are careing a karambit for edc just because it "looks cool" ... you will have to borow a plane edge from your friend to do your job.
@hoguemusic9706
Жыл бұрын
Yeah...and it's CRKT. That's the biggest mistake
@steliannikolov4163
Жыл бұрын
@@hoguemusic9706 well you know if it was american titanium made how it was presented in kickstarter the price was going to be sky high ...
awesome series man !!
For the knife i would have gone with a benchmade OTF on the more expensive budget side. You never knew how much you love an OTF until you carry one daily, the one hand deploy with little hassle is amazing.
@Shadowfeaux
7 ай бұрын
I have 3 microtech otf’s I swap between, but tbf I won them in raffles. So technically I got them for about $90, when new all woulda been over $1k iirc.
double likes for the blackout edition! love it! Thanks!
The Casio Duro is also an excellent choice for budget dive watch The Rovyvon torch range, while not black is incredible value for money. Especially the A8X ! Your choices and presentation are next level, thank you 👍😆
@michaeljdauben
Жыл бұрын
Rovyvon does offer several of their models in black and with USB-C charging.
@azzwort
Жыл бұрын
Came here to suggest the duro. It's $50 and has plenty of features for a reasonable EDC watch.
I have been using Ander Pilot 2.0 for 2 years now and its conversation starter for sure just by the looks of it but my only complaint so far is that the cards fall out too easy everyday. This Groove Wallet is something that I was looking for. I would definitely want you to start a giveaway for that. 😬
The production in this video is AWESOME!!!! Great work man!
Glad I found this channel
I’m used to skipping about 2 min into every KZread video, I skipped half the video 😂😂😂😂 you earned a sub other people should take notes
Thanks Maurice!
I have a CRKT provoke and I think it’s with mentioning it is pretty chunky when folded up so it’s hard to carry much else in the same pocket
Great video, thanks. I buy watches under $50 because they get beaten up badly in my job, so $221 as the cheap option was a bit of a shock.
Love the gear. Swiss army in the bag always. For lights ya gotta check out Fenix. I carry the E35 its wild and a decent price point.
If you think those are cool you should try the Sharpie s gel metal barrel and the kaweco sport pocket fountain ben. Both will blow your mind and a fountain pen will always be the center of attention when you start using it.
I'm absolutely adoring your content. So good.
This is a great concept
the s gel also comes in metal. I've used expensive pens before honestly even in a expensive setting id still use the s gel.
the Hamilton is an amazing time piece and super under rated. It punches well above it's weight for what it offers
@agrulla6791
Жыл бұрын
Underrated by who? :)
@gundam0816
Жыл бұрын
@@agrulla6791 the watch community. It doesn't get enough respect
@agrulla6791
Жыл бұрын
@@gundam0816 honestly, never had the impression it was underrated. Anyways, it’s just an amazing watch with a good array of popular dial color-combos!
@trumptookthevaccine1679
10 ай бұрын
What does it offer for $2k+
I love this content!!!!
Great video. Thanks
That note book is neat.
I slide embossed credit cards face to face on embossed side to save space.
I really enjoy watching these videos even though the idea of carrying anything other than my phone, wallet and keys is crazy.
Love it!!
Absolutely loved this presentation, truly excellent 👍👍👍
👍🏼 very nice collection
Well I didn't need a new wallet, but I just bought that budget wallet as it seems like a really amazing product for the price.
Just got into your channel because of the bellroy/Herschel video, great quality content! I love some blackout edc, and that's what mine revolves around
Well done!!
Goes to show that you can still have some cool kit for not a lot of money! Great video and production. Love the style.
this guys the goat
I just found your channel. Amazing content.
a black bay ceramic would be my choice for blackout watch
For the black premium watch, I would like to mention my favorite daily used which is Casio MRG-G2000CB. List price is about USD$4000…
Great vid!
Brilliant!
That Hamilton is a great piece, but is much more dress watch than tactical or EDC. If you're going Hamilton, stick with the khaki field automatic chrono in all black with day/date. Fantastic watch.
Ordering that Kaweco right now
Love the Huntsman ...
Damm it, now I want to buy all that expensive and lovely stuff!
did bro just list a 220$ watch as budget
My go to blackout edc: Wallet - LV card wallet ~ $400 ish Knife - Microtech Ultratech Marfione Signature or pj mistress - $600 to $2k Flashlight - Cloud Defensive MCH - $220 Watch - AP or Patek - $100k to $300k Lighter - Porsche design p3639 - $130 Notebook: custom leather notebook -$200 Pen - Mont Blanc Heritage or M rollerball $1300 Catch all custom marble tray - $100 Iphone - $1599 Carry - custom $3500 Holster - custom $200 Belt - Hermes Ithaque belt 38 mm -$5420
Check out the paper republic journals, theyre very high quality and certainly beautiful
I'm a little late, but the Leatherman Signal Multi-tool would've been perfect for the knife section. More fitting for your personal lifestyle
S gel pens are my personal favorite pen
great comparison and breakdown video! what is the band on the skx? thanks
Great Video ! Your NATO/EDC watchband is missing the Suunto button clip-on compass ! tjl
I wish you picked the asvine (Hongdian) black forest fountain pen for the pen selection
11:07 Im German.... so yeah np 😅. I would actually recommand to pronounce it as (anglicized) "Loy-sturm" (almost like "storm" but with a u). So a quick swap of the u and r makes it closer to what it would sound like.
Love it. Have the Orbit Nest....surely worth the price. Keep them coming. Love your videos. Love from India
@GauravYadav-qe3hn
Жыл бұрын
from where you ordered it bro in india
Thank you
That knife reminds me of the prime karambit 😂
That night core flashlight might be a keeper. I hate when tech doesn't have a power level display.
@DragonsNest_1
Жыл бұрын
It doesn't show up on the US website
@watosmate8935
Жыл бұрын
Got a tini2 from Nitecore for edc, love it & has 500lm turbo
Thank you for putting me on🤝
May have gone with a trayvex wallet for the expensive wallet. They're more versatile and for most of them you adjust the wallet it's stupid to the number of cards you need to carry
Feel like the Ekster Aluminum or Parliament wallet is the best high end wallet to get out there
Not only is the victorynox a knife, it's *THE* knife
11.26 No not quiet but not bad... Leuchtturm btw is german for Lighthouse
The orient black ray ii (FAA02003B9) is another good budget watch alternativ. Also a dive watch with a black case and an even more minimalist design. Cost is usually between $200 and 300.
bro imagine getting pulled over and getting ur id to have the cop hear an insanely clunky metal sound, thats one way to meet god
I think the coolest piece (aside from that gorgeous Hamilton) was the chameleon tape measure. Where did you find that gem??
If the orbit nest has any magnets keep your mechanical watch away from it!
if you really want to go all-black in an automatic watch and don't mind microbrands, then the Safari Vogelkop Superb by Boldr might fit the bill. current version has a Seiko movement alongside all the standard features of a good edc automatic. and at ~400$ it's also on the more budget-side when it comes to watches. only major drawback is the crystal, with the anti-reflective coating on the sapphire being prone to scratches (can be polished out, but it'll be equivalent a normal reflective sapphire crystal then)
@kvnjng
10 ай бұрын
Good point! I also think the Hamilton watch is not fitting the bill of ''every-day carry'' or ''blackout'', many would hesitate to do sporty things with it and it also would look odd in more formal and/or low-profile instances. Hamilton is a brand with robust watches, but the Valjoux chrono is not going to be robust in comparison with watches in its price-class (obviously G shock is leagues above in robustness so I won't compare), instead getting a Longines Hydroconquest or Oris 65 in black dial and getting a black Nato strap would be much better in terms of the theme as well as saving you money.
The Victorinox knive you showed is not a Swiss Army knive! Greetings from someone in Switzerland who was in the army.
I love EDC videos and appreciate all these categories and the engineering of these small EDC items and have many myself but, and I'm not trying to throw shade or anything, but why are firearms never talked about? Or medical supplies. I feel like the most potentially important items are a knife/multi-tool, a firearm and a basic first aid kit, like really basic a tourniquet or two. Then everything else.
Could you do one video but just with olive green color?
Excellent video as usual. An expensive option to the Field Notes would be a Smythson Panama notebook ($79 USD) Ouch!
@YaelDion
10 ай бұрын
6 months later and I just came into the comments to say the same thing. I got mine for £27. Still haven’t found a use for it - it’s too expensive for casual, throwaway notes and too small for important ones. It is pretty though 😂
For watches i opt out for Casio G-SHOCK
_Budget Knife Alternatives_ - QSP Penguin (Black): $32 - Mora Fixed Companion Knife (Black): $17 - Opinel No.8 (Black/Brown): $20 - Svord Mini Peasant Knife (Black): $15 - Boker Plus DW-1: $30
11:09 I did read it. No problem I’m German 😜 The “anglicised” version actually makes zero sense tbh. I’d say “Loykt (kt like the end of sucked) + turm (like perm but with a t) would be the easiest and still closest to German for english speakers without breaking their mind and tongues =)