What are your TOP 3 indispensable items?

@Dieffenbachii

28 күн бұрын

In rural Australia so folding knife, keys and iPhone on property. When it is time to mingle with the civilians (go shopping), the folder is swapped out for wallet. You can't risk having knives on you in built up areas down in this part of the world...

@sarahwilliamson9480

14 күн бұрын

I live in Florida so I don't give a lot of thought for a fire in my day to day travels. So, #1is knife, #2 is cell phone and #3 is SOF-T tourniquet. Since I carry a purse I have the option of additional items that I carry everyday. The young man in the center might consider braiding a pair of suspenders from paracord for additional capabilities and cool factor.

@psdaengr911

14 күн бұрын

Before I started thinking about what to carry in my pockets I'd think about what those pockets are part of -my clothing. eg If the 3 men in this picture were isolated from whatever is in their vehicles and whatever is in the immediate vicinity by a sudden disaster (tornado) that took out communications and power, they are dressed appropriately for a only a very limited range of weather. Where are their long sleeve shirts , jackets, etc to protect them from the sun, wind, wet, cold or heat? These "outdoorsmen" lack imagination and are too dependent on tools. The only EDC that they unwittingly carry to help them survive for a few days is excess body mass. People who can't imagine cell service being unavailable or depending on what they assume will be available where they're going aren't preparing for a disaster. I "carry" tech but I do not depend on it. I depend on what I am, what I know. My essential 3 objects are for 3 day solo survival. Food is not needed, conservation of life needs physical protection from the elements, water, knowledge of where you are OR where to go OR a way to signal location. To me that means medications, money and a "map". Medications are what I need to stay functional for 3 days, including tablets to treat any available source of water. Money includes paper and coin. Both can be traded, but that assumes another person is willing to trade. Paper can be used as kindling and a large coin can be used to fashion many kinds of things. Malleable metal can be fashioned into many kinds of things. A "map" is a large sheet of water impermeable material with essential information that I or others need to know, that can be folded to a compact size, can be used as a limited shelter (poncho), a container, a signaling device (flag), trail marker. I can create a fire from anything combustible and everything around me is a tool.

@GungnirsKeeper

14 күн бұрын

Spectacles, testicles, wallet, and watch.

@comanchedase

13 күн бұрын

@@GungnirsKeeper same, Jesus got my back.

For many years after I got out of the service, I carried a backpack with me at all times. It had everything in it I ever needed.

@lskazalski

4 күн бұрын

Old backpacker here. I keep a daypack with the 10 essentials in the back of my car at all times. I use it for day hikes, but in a pinch I could easily survive a few days with it. I also have a good FAK and an electronic car jumper/tire inflater in a duffel along with a wool blanket, fleece sleeping bag, folding shovel, and a folding stool. I grew up in the mountains in upstate NY.

When I was a recon ranger it was drilled into us to always have 3 things in our pocket and I still do it today. A knife, a way to start a fire, and a snack.

Pocket knife, lighter, and wallet. I've carried those three items every day since I was a Boy Scout. I really like these challenge videos. Keep up the good work.

@ONThree

Ай бұрын

Solid choices!

Instead of “tacti-cool” how about “practi-cool”! GREAT VIDEO! Thanks to all three of you!

@ONThree

Ай бұрын

Practi-cool! I’m stealing that.

@OldManSurvival

Ай бұрын

@@ONThree Great! 👍

Knife, flash light, lighter. Just like all of our grandfathers.

@ONThree

Ай бұрын

Solid choices!

@Cale-Davison

8 күн бұрын

Clean water is very hard to find, now. My grandfather told me that life was getting harder for my generation - maybe we need to carry more, accordingly. Beautiful top 3, btw.

@alimfuzzy

2 күн бұрын

Yeah but if our grandfathers had smart phones they would be chaining them to their vest like a pocket watch 😂

I THINK I know what you tried here, but I think you needed to frame the question a little tighter since Mr. Morris immediately said his first pick is his knife, so he could make a bed, other tools etc. What you really need to ask is, 'When you are going out to the local Piggly Wiggly or Albertsons or Vons or whatever with your wife to go get groceries, what 3 EDC items are you taking with you?' These hard core guys are always thinking that they are going to be 20 miles deep in the woods, which, unless you are literally living 'off grid', isn't going to be the case unless you intentionally make it the case. I know you said in the description, 'whether urban or wilderness', but that really is a non-starter. You don't need to carry a Silky Saw and a hammock in an urban environment. Feeling the need to have a tinder bundle and a ferro rod on you while buying lettuce at a place that takes Apple Pay is either unhealthy paranoia or simply CosPlay. The EDC community really needs to step back and take a long hard look at the reality of what actually needs to be carried when and where. Sorry for my long post/semi rant. BTW, I carry a folding pocket knife, a flashlight, ChapStick, a pack of gum, a lighter and a bandana every time I leave my house in urban Toronto. The bandana is because I sweat like a fat bastard. EDIT: Also, a phone and a watch that has a compass. I can get lost in a bathroom stall.

@ian5780

Ай бұрын

If you carry chapstick, you're just as paranoid as the guy with the fro rod. No?

@mitchblackmore5230

Ай бұрын

@@ian5780 How does having dry lips make me paranoid?

@davidtaylor8571

Ай бұрын

How do you carry all your EDC..not in your pockets right?

@mitchblackmore5230

Ай бұрын

@@davidtaylor8571 Correct, but I don't carry a fire starting kit and an emergency water container with me to the grocery store.

@miconn69

29 күн бұрын

​@@mitchblackmore5230 A basic fire starting kit can be as simple as a Bic lighter. I carry a SAK, usually the Huntsman and a Bic lighter wrapped with Gorilla tape every day, everywhere. I use the knife almost daily and the Bic two to three times a week. That stuff goes with me to work, to the store, to the woods. The only time I'm not carrying those two items is where it is prohibited, like an airport or courthouse. That, along with my wallet is my true EDC. I can take or leave my phone. It's not a deal breaker for me.

Top three things I carry in my pockets all the time whether I'm going to church or going on a hike, my SAK pocket knife, Bic lighter, and on my Keychain is a Leatherman Squirt

@rodneymoore7270

9 күн бұрын

LEATHERMAN makes the BEST pocket gear ... carried it for years ever since I became aware that it existed.

Firearm. Mini-bic lighter with a few wraps of gorilla tape. And the SAK Farmer with an added pocket clip I attached by drilling & tapping some tiny screw holes in the alox. Bonus item: the hydroblu sidekick water filter (it's the size of a fat pen, or magic market, also with a pocket clip).

@Cale-Davison

8 күн бұрын

_Please Remember What's First : Protection, Rescue, Water, ..._ Something I learned from a rescuer. Seems you're thinking along these lines?

Just going with three things: then it would be a knife, fire kit and single walled container at the top of the list. Real talk? I always wear appropriate clothing, (I should wear) laced footwear, keys, pocket knife, lip balm, phone, (I should carry) $300 cash, 30oz Yeti (it should be single walled and it will be from this day forward) and (should be 3 days worth) daily meds. In every vehicle we own there is a Garberg and a Ferro Rod in the glove compartment. That said; I have set up an EDC/BOB kit that Gray Bearded Green Beret recommended. I thought it was the most well thought out of all the concepts that I’ve seen. After reviewing my limitations; I realize I’m short a few critical things and will be making the appropriate changes. Thanks for the food for thought….

Thanks for having me Brandon!!

@chris1638

13 күн бұрын

Love your channel.

EDC depends on your lifestyle, jurisdiction, climate, etc. For me in the UK I have a pocket torch, a legal (DON'T get me started!)) Multi-tool and my wallet. In addition I have a thick carrier bag folded in a back pocket and my phone. Realistically, I am unlikley to be more than 24 hours/ one night from home. Even if SHTF I can buy water and food and stick it in the bag and if my vehicle is dead or no public transport hike home. I have a day sack that has fire kit, tin cup, drinks and choc bar, small first aid kit, Mylar blanket and a collapsible water bottle. I also have compass, binocs and a larger folding blade. This is basically a "get me home" bag. I have considered adding a tarp but to be any good it starts to weigh heavy. Also I have enough for two as I have a wife to consider. By the way, she does not think quite like I do, but she understands my mindset and appreciates I take care of her too! She is also AAA at starting a campfire! I use it as an overnight bag or pop a laptop in and I can take it to work or add my sandwiches and use for a days light hiking. I (nearly) always have it in the car when we go out. I need to move to an ALWAYS mentality.

I think you should consider three “givens” of the modern age-a wallet, car keys, and a cell phone-and then three additional EDCs. Mine would be my asthma inhaler, my epipens, and a knife (Benchmade bug out). However, like most of us, I carry a small (flashlight c cell stream light) and mini bic as well. Hard to name just three in any age!

@mindfulicious

Күн бұрын

key chains are underrated. I have a small multitool and lighter attached to mine.

Always, the Kershaw folder (multiple choices I prefer), Olight I5T flashlight, cigarette lighter, Gerber tool, clip on watch with a compass that has a built in bottle opener, and Burts Bees lip balm.

It depends ! In an urban/suburban environment it will be my watch, my wallet and my SAK, along with my phone and a BIC-lighter, on a wilderness hike it will be my SAK, a BIC-lighter and a steel water bottle, along with a space blanket, my watch and my phone, and on a flight travel my passport, my watch and my wallet, along with an arc-lighter/flashlight-combo.

Are we talking edc or survival in the woods? Because there is big difference

@charlessalmond7076

Ай бұрын

Major difference. 95% of men's edc. Phone, wallet/card carrier, keys. Top 3.

@jaketrat3725

Ай бұрын

Exactly I was like what the hell

@cocovasquez1

28 күн бұрын

They clearly mentioned edc not in the woods

@CanItAlready

23 күн бұрын

​@@cocovasquez1Then what's with all the talk of making a fire or building a shelter or making other tools?

Winkler Crusher Belt knife W/Rubber grip, and a totally RAD psychedelic mushroom sheath by DIAZ knives! My Battle Bottle W/water purification tabs, a LUCKY Zippo, and bandanna, or a hank, and a Gerber multi tool. I always carry this. Great video, awesome question! THANK YOU

1. Keys with a leatherman squirt 2. Cheap Cellphone with walletcase in built ( bank card, drivers license 200 dollars just in case) 3. Shades with Anti glare polarization.

1. Wallet (contains $, fresnel lense, Moleskin, a diamond sharpener card, and a piece of reflective mylar. 2. My fixed blade knife kit, knife is a 3.5" modified ol hickory, in the pouch is a leatherman, AAA flashlight, ferro rod, and a button compass. 3. A Sonim XP8 hardened cell phone.

I got more than three. lol On my person--phone, knife, wallet. I ride, so I always have a backpack. That has more in it, including a full med kit.

SAK, Bic, Pocket Flashlight. EVERY SINGLE DAY EDC pocket dump. I keep a small bag in my truck with quality socks, gloves, snake gaiters, wide brim hat, Grayl with cup, Poncho and liner with cordage and stake kit, small gas canister and BRS stove, a few nutrition bars, and a pack of gum. BUT, my top three in my pocket is the SAK, Bic, and flashlight. Mine is with the mindset of "get home".

My penny's worth: Firstly, I agree with Mitch Blackmore below, in that the EDC community needs a relook at some of the basics in a more realistic manner when talking about "normal" circumstances in which we live our daily lives. In my whole life I have never had the need to suddenly require a fire! In an urban environment does one really need a 2 litre bottle of water? Is a knife really a requirement? So, I thought about it and came up with my list. [Note: I live in UK and carrying a knife is mostly illegal!] 1. Phone (with powerbank). 2. Wallet (for bank cards and cash). 3. Bus pass (I've a Senior Pass, so it's free anywhere). With these I can probably get 99% of what I might need, wherever, and whenever needed, to help me get home. Comment invited.

I really like this video, because I have a bad hip which limits me carrying weight in my pockets or around my hips. I have always struggled with carrying EDC items that I would absolutely need, but try and find the lightest items out there on the market. Carrying a hand gun has been a life challenge for me due to this. I literally have a large cardboard box full of holsters I have tried, IWB, OWB, Shoulder and Ankle holsters included! This video has made realize I need to relook again at what is important and that I will practically carry everyday. I now carry a Ruger LCP or S&W 442 on my belt when my hip is bugging me, but on good days I carry my S&W shield or sig 365. Shoulder holsters are great, but in hot weather, forget about it!😊 Please revisit this topic in the future.

@mannihh5274

13 күн бұрын

Lucky me - I live in Germany, not the U.S. , so carrying a handgun is absolute nonsense, not needed here !

#1 You have to have keys on you every day so have a large key ring that you can attach a light, victorinox classic and nail clipper. #2 Get a wallet that should be able to hold a small ferro rod, freznal lens, old credit card wrapped in duct tape, cash, stainless unbreakable mirror and 6 feet of paracord, telescopic ink pen, folded heavy duty aluminum foil. #3 Cell phone.

Awesome conversation. Definitely great things to consider. Thank you. I want to know about that watch band.

There are 5, in my mind. Cell phone, wallet, keys, then knife and lighter, in that order. Comms, money, mobility, self defense/utility and fire. That's the most basic EDC, and for good reason. 95% of everything you do in daily life, you'll use all of them frequently during the day, and you can take them anywhere. In terms of indispensability, that's the list in my mind, in that order, based on frequency of use. After those 5, I would list a flashlight and a multitool. Many people don't use either daily, but I do. I also keep a tiny pill bottle on my keychain with high test fishing line and a needle. Might seem silly to some, but I found myself always needing some small cordage to tie things or repair things in the woods, so it is something I've found very useful. But you said TOP 3, and so it is. Much of this can be consolidated, which is how I carry it. I really only have 3-4 things to remember each day, but with it 10+ EDC items. On my keychain is the lighter, multitool, flashlight, cordage, pen, and keys. 6 items, all used frequently enough to be useful, 1 thing to remember. The lighter has duct tape around it. All the items are small sized so that the keychain is not too bulky. Not much bigger than the giant keyfob most people have on newer cars. I keep money in my phone case. With a wallet case, you can carry phone, money, and cards in 1 item. Phone in one pocket, keys in another, knife in a 3rd. 3 things to remember, 10-12 distinct items on my person everywhere I go. My pistol is a 4th, but I don't necessarily count it as EDC because I can't take it into my workplace. But it's back on when I leave for the day. The fire kits, containers, cordage, etc. are off body items, which I don't call EDC. I keep a kit in my vehicles, which can be grabbed quickly when needed, but that's what I call kit items.

knife, lighter,flash light. I don't count my wallet, because I always have it on me

@tominmo8865

19 күн бұрын

That's exactly WHY you should count your wallet! And phone is more important in far more situations than any of the three things you mentioned.

A Life Straw and a heavy duty water bag like a Platypus is easier to carry around than a canteen cup! I carry this setup in my cargo pocket and my vehicle all the time. Plus a sillcock key goes in all my backpacks and in my vehicle as well.

Man you killed it with the editing- great video 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

LOVED this video, including the topic of discussion as well as the people. Really puts things into perspective hearing other opinions and ideas. Would love more of this! My true EDC: •Wazoo Cache Belt w/ the Adventure Kit + Forj Repair Tape + Spartan Fire SERE Strips •Wazoo Bushcraft Necklace •Wazoo Viking Whetstone Necklace, •Phone (which includes cash between the phone and case) •Wallet (which includes Wazoo FireCard + Spartan Fire SERE Strips) Great idea keeping cash in the Cache Belt. Really not sure why I haven't done that yet. Thanks for the reminder! 👊🔥

I slowly started phasing out most of my pants into cargo pants. Unless I'm talking like "nice" clothes. Most pockets have things in them. Wallet, keys, phone is what I need regardless of what I'm wearing or where I'm going. I need those 3 just to lrave the house. I also usually have a belt pouch for phone and insulin pump, and an ankle trauma kit. I usually carry 3 granola bars and 2 tubes of glucose tabs because I'm type 1 diabetic. Small pocket knife and pepper spray, as I work and travel in non-permissive environments. Nail clippers. A few pens and a couple of markers, and a stylus because I hate those "use your finger to sign" things.

Every day carry for me is: 1. Cutting tool with rod, of course I have ranger bands wrapped around the sheath. 2. My Grail bottle 3. 550 cord as shoe strings.

1.Phone: comms, navigation apps, built in light, emergency signal, compass, measuring device, camera with night vis/lowlight, phone case has a magnet and room for a credit card knife. In emergency can use the internal parts for makeshift equipment like fishing hooks and sewing needles. The (lithium) battery can be scavenged for emergency fire maker. 2. Pocket knife with partial serration with a fob that has small ferro rod 3. Metal water bottle with cap that has built in purifier straw. Can be used as container and used to boil water. All the essentials in three items (with on item accessories), that can easily be carried all day everyday.

More times than not when I’m out in the woods I don’t have a cell signal . I would say a compass,knife,fire starter

Word to the wise... Last winter my loved stainless steel canteen was full and in my car gear load. Hard freeze split my canteen seam. Useless. If your kit is in your car during the winter, keep your bottles empty but have bigger jugs ready to fill them. The larger jugs freeze much slower. And who cares if a recycled jug breaks? It won't even make a mess, it's frozen.

Phone, wallet, G19 is my top three picks for EDC. And I never leave home without it.

I think we all missed something here. The fella on the right mentioned his dad is going through something..... Whoever you are my good sir i pray your dad pulls through.

Thank you for this video. For me here in South Africa - Glock 26, Cold Steel Crawford (doubles as a fixed blade), and my phone. This is on me every day. A few helpful bits and pieces are in my pockets. Amongst other things, a small O light (AAA) and mini bic lighter. Thanks again.

My EDC is a victorinox mini champ, one of the larger Olight Keychain lights and a key to the front door of my house in case of power failure and my garage door won't open. Of course I will have my wallet, cash and phone. Almost all of the time I will have a larger knife and my kimber micro 9.

Most survivalist know about 5 & 10 Cs. Would like to see you do a similar 5 & 10 EDCs. BTW Currin...Bekah says hello.

But you should made top 10 EDC things video.

1. The Leatherman Signal has a knife, fire, blade sharpener, whistle, screw driver, and pliers. 2. Bottle to boil water. 3. Smith Wesson Shield M2.0 40 Caliber converted to .357 Sig.

My three choices are phone, wallet and SAK The wallet is kind of cheating because mine is a small pouch, so I keep in it a lighter, pen, band-aids... Also I try to always bring a pocket square, as a kind of honorary mention 😂

Always good to carry cash. I'm not sure about the USA, but UK banknotes are now made out of a polymer(?), and are virtually indestructable. Under the insole of your boots, is a great no-find place and you will forget about it, untill you really need it. Great video!

Great discussion, along with some laughs 👍

Phone, knives, essential oils that are my first aid kit, and I usually have a coffee (stainless steel) tumbler in my hand. The first three are in my pockets along with lip balm.

"Just 3" is unprepared. Phone, SAK knife (Craftsman), keys. Don't get locked out. But I still need a pocket knife (BM Freek), pliers multitool (Gerber MP450), flashlight (Lumentop EDC AA v1.0), lighter, hank of cord, water bottle, cash, a trash bag and earplugs to be minimally capable. The earplugs are for the pewpew that is required if I leave the house and is still recommended just to go downstairs. If I'm working in an office environment, I also need the gentleman's knife (Opinel 8 Carbone) so I don't scare the office people in the lunchroom while snapping out my Freek to cut leftover steak. Did that once, not doing it again.

Love videos like this. Please make more

@ONThree

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

We have hurricanes and storm frequently in Louisiana . Interesting video.

Great video buddy great info

Great review, thank Y'all... My Daddy taught us all to keep cash with us at all time.

The bag with a water container etc. & the knife/fire starter combo yes

Great show guys. Just wondering...why not the Grayl Titanium, or the plain Grayl with the Pathfinder school nesting cup. Perfect combo for water IMHO. You could even put a millbank bag with it for the win. Love your content guys! AWESOME!

After losing weight fighting (and beating) C I now wear a medium size/weight gun bag that has the essentials because I on me because I only carry small note sized paper occasionally in my pockets AND nothing else. That bag has everything I need with medium weight. As a left eye dominant shooter I have learned (post army) to shoot a pistol effectively with either hand. So I shift it to the right when I drive and mostly to the left otherwise. INSIDE BAG??? phone duh, pistol, clips, sheath-knife AND small folder, high strength pepper spray, ir-proof wallet, hearing aids, keys, SLIM SMALL ELECTRIC LIGHTER THAT CHARGES WITH A PHONE CHARGER and a charge last a long time .... pens, couple important docs, not too much cash-100ish, ect .... purse humor as needed. IF I am going out for an all day excursion\event I do have a water camel to wear on my back (water also in the car). SO I NEED 1.THAT BAG, 2. SENSE OF HUMOR ALWAYS, 3. AWARNESS OF WHAT IS AROUND ME and a 4.?wearable water bag if I am out all day in the woods. REMEMBER YOU CAN AFFORD TO PAY ATTENTION NO MATTER HOW MUCH MONEY YOU HAVE!!!!

If a container doesn't need to be rigid or used for cooking, there are lots of compact portable options that can be folded.

Phone, Leatherman Supertool and bic lighter for pockets. For small edc backpack Grayl, Stanley cook cup, poncho,poncho liner, trash bag, ferro rod, clif bars, jerky and 4 tourniquets.

Besides my phone of course, 1 knife 2 lighter 3 lifestraw (for water consumption)

1. Phone(Apple Pay, light, gps, etc) 2. ID holder ($100 bill attached) 3. Knife (multi purpose)

It depends on ge situation no wifi or network I would pick Fire , Shelter , hatchet or water purification straw

personally i don't consider wallet, phone, keys, and pen as part of an EDC kit i just consider those extensions of my self, since most people who don't eve consider EDC carry at least phone and wallet, and those who use a pen often also carry that. everything past those 3 i consider part of my EDC kit and i would put my leatherman wave as number 1 as it also has a good knife in it, then at least 3 bandanas and some stolen from fast food/gas station napkins for various needs like blowing nose, covering a cut, cleaning up a mess and so on use them often. then 3rd would be a hand sanitizer for when washing hands is not available. the wallet, phone, keys, and pen i never actually think about they just happen. the other stuff i gotta think about grabbing along with the power bank for phone, watch, and extra knives as i carry a folding box cutter, folder, and neck knife as well. also on the same page with phone hate it and love it at the same time, mostly cause i can get exact time for next bus as our crappy city bus system sucks here, as well as finding info on the fly, and weather or not a place is open, their hours, their phone number and so on. can also calm the nerves by playing music or running a game, and keeping the mind going and sharp is actually one of the core survival actions once you got the most important things covered like shelter, water, food. i carry a bit more such as a utensil set for when i have to get food on the fly, or bring a lunch with me. as well as a lighter and fire steel, and small survival kit, and a bunch of those little salt packets swiped from fast food/gas stations. i also like to keep some packets of real honey, and a small first aid kit. so after the core 4 most/all use anyway for me multi-tool, bandanas/napkins, and sanitizer are my major 3 that i use almost always.

My EDC changes but realistically, today when I leave home I have my phone, firearm and a TKELL fixed blade. Everything else is available to me in my vehicle bag I take with me. Of course, if I was going to the woods or even on a trip taking me hours away from home, I pack accordingly. How many people in "Today's" America live this way??? It hurts my heart seeing America fading before my eyes. America First Y'all, thanks for all you do and God Bless!!!

It's really hard to do these challenges where you place an artificial limit on items unless you really dial in the situation. Urban vs Rural being one major example. Day-to-day or task specific as another. On person vs. Bag Carry/Vehicle Carry as a third. If bags are allowed you can have any number of items limited only by the size of the container. I have a great many things I EDC daily for work that I don't necessarily reach for on my days off as I personally rarely go anywhere when I'm not working. In my current situation as a night shift "Grocery Replenishment Specialist" I rarely ever need certain tools or containers... but my phone is a work tool because of a work specific app. I always have several cutting implements as I use them as part of the job. I have a pocket organizer just for marking implements, a pry par, and a workshop knife maintenance tool... that I carry specifically for work. My "wallet" is zippered edc pouch that also holds a custom Victorinox Yeoman and Flashlight on the outside. I have a bic in a exotac firesleeve on my keychain (because the scouts ingrained having fire as a part of my childhood). I have a small first aide pouch (because why be miserable). As well as earbuds for entertainment and communication. This doesn't include the "dopp kit" style bag I use to carry a back brace, gloves, battery bank, cables, small tablet, and other redundancies or back up items to what is on my person. All that being said... that is specifically Urban edc work day pocket carry for me for my specific day to day requirements. If I artificially limited myself... I could technically get by with only my Phone and keyring. As I can buy most anything else I need at work using an app on my phone... including food, water, cutting implements, lighters, containers, and things to make a shelter. My EDC would be entirely different if I didn't live less than a 10 minutes drive from home. I'd have much more robust "get home" options in my vehicle if I lived and worked hours from home as I have in previous jobs. I've driven several hours to reach a remote work location by myself, work a 9-6 shift, and drive home without any guarantee I'd have access to any amenities aside from a roof over my head.

Hahahaah I’m sorry I came hauling tail through there on JJ’s EBike, I didn’t know yall were filming!!!

For me in the top three is phone, money and knife.

Can we get a list of that bag and canteen setup? Edit to add I’ve carried a knife, my hydro flask, and phone as my top 3 for 10+ years

My wallet is a little different from most because it has a zipper pouch with 2 internal sleeves for cash and cards in one and emergency money and a couple pieces of note paper, the other side has a pen flashlight, sharpie, pen and pencil and spare lighter in case my primary lighter is lost or empty. Still counts as one though, right? Next my pocket knife, though I usually appendix carry my Izula and carry a folder. 3rd is my smokes and primary lighter, always a regular size Bic. It's really hard to narrow my edc to only 3 items. I also edc Chapstick and ear buds.

Flying overseas a lot prohibits many items...so my EDC is Passport, $, D.Lic., Bank Card, and toss in a small toothbrush...all with which I can slide down that inflatable escape thingy and not leave them on the plane.

My 3 is the same as it's always been since I was about 10, and probably a bit before that, being 41 this year. You always had your Pocket Knife, Wallet, and Watch. As ya get older it grows past the core 3 with things like lighters (Normally a Zippo) even if you don't smoke. Truck Keys at 15 1/2 cause we had to have our Drivers permit and a vehicle as quickly as we could. Eventually a Firearm. I didn't have a cell phone until I was in College, late 2001 early 2002 after 9/11. Being from Southeastern Ohio along the River which is more like West Virginia then the rest of Ohio there wasn't and still isn't that good of signal coverage outside of major highways and the larger towns so a phone to have with you daily wasn't an option in the country. I didn't start carrying a phone on the regular till I moved to central Indiana in 2010 and it was still a prepaid phone till a couple years later. My father back home still uses a prepaid cell phone and only uses it on trips because it doesn't function where the farm is. I'm not former Military or a first responder, I did dispatch and corrections at a local Police Dept back home for a couple years before I moved so I'm far from speaking from experience outside of just being a country boy who went from starting majors as Forestry and Wild Life Management to computer Networking and Security which was my profession for about a decade and I did carry a tool bag or backpack daily (currently disabled due to the affects of MS).

I spend many years with my buddies hiking in the Grand Canyon, Supertition Mountains and other hikes in Arizona. We all tried to hike in pairs when possible. To lessen our pack loads, one guy would carry the two man tent, the other the poles & stakes. Then one guy would carry the smalll propane stove and the other might have one metal pot. There was no need for duplications. Everyone then carried their own bedroll, food & water. Any time we would have someone new hike with us we had a pre-hike planning meeting to stress the neccessity of packing light. On one trip into the Grand Canyon I had caught a nice 16" rainbow trout. Some of the "non-fishing" guys asked how I was going to cook it in such a small backpack pan. I replied "I'll just fillet it & cut it into small pieces". A few minutes later the "newbie" came running up to me and said "try this". He handed me a 10" cast iron skillet. I don't think he listened to our advice about packing light.

A phone also has a torch. And stumbling around in the dark stops you really quick.

My keys include flame steel hcuff key screwdriver on carabiners for ease of collab or separation

Just be aware that the cell phone service providers can track your every move and they can see what you send and what you receive.

Don't need a phone. I've been in the woods my entire life. Definitely a good knife, my flintlock muzzleloader ( can make it work as a rifle or shotgun) and a fire starter..

Phone, Wallet, Keychain. Keychain has my house keys, car keys, and meds. Most everything else I’d need would be in my car and if I’m there, my car probably is too. I also carry a knife or multi-tool almost all the time as well as a pair of earbuds, but not always.

How about a 2 Oz tobacco tin With contents SAK, mini lighter, mini flashlight, cash, debit card, button compass, whistle, 1 litre water bag for boiling water, water purifying tablets, plasters and super glue because why not. Still a bit light on cordage and shelter, there in another pocket.

1) Knife 2) Container 3) Cordage

Microtech makora Glock19x And a lighter

Drink, sunglasses or i cant see, lighter, button down long sleeve, always a hat or beanie, toothpick, chapstick, id say lotion bit if we r talking most practical things id say Vaseline not just for dry skin but cuts too. I like having a scarf or large bandana. Saw some awesome slings for hand guns today which would be nice and put everything in the sling with a gun sounds good to me. If no phone then a compass. I also always have a set of tweezers too you never know when u need tweezers, and even a needle can be very handy. Ill add jerky and nuts. If i travel i got all the above plus toilet paper. One thing i want for my vehicle is a set if cables with its own battery, my buddy jumped our car without hooking up to another battery and started right away and im definitely needing set for the road incase u ever need a jump or to help others. I also keep a first aid/ tornado kit in my vehicle especially in tornado season if im traveling by car its good to have an emergency kit, same for winter but ill have hand warmers and extra food in winter snow driving.

Think it all depends what part of the country ya live in. For me, other then the sidearm, water filter, knife and phone. But, other aspects always come in to play. The what ifs change the your threes. Informative to this what can't or won't think for themselves

Of all the edc videos I have watched from the US, realistically how often would you need survival items - water purification, fire starting for edc day to day?

Don't know why a firearm wasn't considered. If I could only pick 3 for real life, practical, EDC, it would have to be weapon, wallet, phone. In that order.

Phone, lighter, knife/lm tool :) mayby not 3 but this is always with me :) But if I had to choose, I'd take the Leatherman multitool. I have a knife, pliers and other tools that may be useful :) personally I use Surge or Super Tool 300M :)

Depends on where I'm going... normal life : Phone, wallet, knife OR flashlight. woods : knife, lighter, container.

That's easy- My SW 1076, Some cheap 3" blade pocket Knife, My shop phone

Jason’s wallet and phone, get it for urban but as everyone has a phone and wallet I don’t think they should be included so blade Fire starter and metal container every time for me

@ONThree

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Good choices for sure.

@mitchblackmore5230

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Even when you are going to shop for groceries or whatever?

@Nofixedabode859

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@@mitchblackmore5230 I’m thinking more outback really, depends where you are I suppose

@charlessalmond7076

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​@@Nofixedabode859its edc. Every day carry. 3 items you carry Daily.

@lskazalski

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​@@mitchblackmore5230 I live urban, but I was raised in the country. I always have a metal water bottle on me. I also have a Gerber dime, a flashlight that will clip to a ball cap, a peanut lighter, titanium whistle, titanium nail clippers, small prybar multitool, and a flash drive with important documentation (started carrying this after Katrina because a lot of people had trouble getting aid because they didn't even have copies of documents) I use the items on my key ring pretty regularly. In my wallet is a Victorinox Swiss card lite and a Lever card multitool, along with cash, ID, debit/credit, and a DOT business card

My edc three that can transfer to survival are: knife,rope, lighter.

For me it's: Wallet Phone Key ring that has a knife and truck key on it My truck has everything in it. I think it is ridiculous to limit the list to 3 things and not include things that you really always carry everyday. 😁

@fuelthefires any info about that canteen haversack?

Pistol knife lighter

I carry multi tool, folding knife with 90 spine, lighter, flashlight, phone, when not at the office I carry my gun. My truck has my get home bag. My office is 60 miles from home. I might have to travel 100 miles to get home. My truck also has my get home rifle. Also carry cash.

I personally don't count a cellphone and a wallet an EDC item. These are things that practically everyone uses in a daily base. Also, a purse or similar container doesn't count as an item, because it's something to carry something! If you can carry just 3 items, there will be just an empty purse on your shoulder! Said that, for me, there will be a knife, a flashlight and a multitool! 💪😎

The container is a good one, but with the amount of litter on the surface of the earth...... and being in the UK, I can find some sort of container anywhere.

I work in a cheese factory. I have to change into a clean uniform to work. My essentials I transfer from my street clothes are wallet, SAK, and truck key. Wallet has money, debit and credit cards, ID, insurance cards.... SAK is a slim muti-tool. Truck key to get to my car bag or get out of dodge as needed. If I was allowed to carry my cell phone I would carry that as well. That would make four items.

Sooo cool. Special forces guys.

Swiss Army, Bic, Sawyer Filter Bottle. I would love to have my phone and all the other stuff, but for my climate, especially in the coming summer, a water bottle is a NECESSITY.

Knife, flashlight, multi-tool. #4 would be a duct tape wrapped cigarette lighter. Duct tape = tinder and bandage/tourniquet. I have all four on me at all times.

A lot of phone cases double as wallets so that’s a two for one item, three if you get the ones with a zipper and your keys aren’t to fat. So I’m wondering if it’s the items you carry or the system you carry them in? I have a phone case that allows me to carry cards and cash as well as a Swiss army card. So just that one item holds more than just a phone. My leatherman pouch has a space for a flashlight and pen, so again 3 for one carry system. If we’re only counting the carry system I’m at 2 items. Finally keys. On my keys is a para cord key change lanyard with a whistle fire steel, and obviously cordage. I also my pace beads attached. With that logic you could just carry a fanny pack or back with a multitude of things and only have one carry item. What are your thoughts ??????

For a container have you ever thought of a collapsible bag with a filter like a katadyn be free 1 L or a katadyn filter with aCNOC 2 L bag that's easily rolled up and you can filter

@lskazalski

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I keep a Katadyn Be-Free in my daypack in the back of my car. I also have a water filter straw & provocation tablets in my emergency kit.

@johncarnes2688

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@@lskazalski I keep a Katadyn & CNOC in my hiking bag. I keep a katadyn in my truck with my medical kit & I keep one with my hunting gear

@lskazalski

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@johncarnes2688 I have a couple of CNOC bottles, too. Good stuff

Knife, straight or folding, depends. Multitool, weapon, depends on weather and concealability. Top 3

Hey you three. Was a good and funny Video from you guys but at the same time it was Real talk. Maybe i have a notherone for the top 3. What about car,- and/or housekeys??? Thats an item i always carry with me. Man, i dont think there is a real top three out in the World. Guys like us always, ALWAYS carry some more so that Szenario is umrealistic 😂 again a great Video and thanks for that. Really like u guys. Greetings from germany, Chris