EDC: The real world Everyday Carry

[BritKLR]

So, what do you all carry on a daily basis?

Post anything EG: guns, knives, comms, commuter bag for riding the train in, Overland travel, hiking, biking, motorcycle, etc......

I've EDC'd for over 40 years, 30 years professionally and the rest in retirement. It's not a fade and some of it has saved lives. Cheers.

Version 2025 EDC

 

[Todd780]

In the Jeep:

Tow strap
Receiver Shackle
1st aid kit
Buck Knife
Window breaking / seat belt cutting / flashlight tool
Water bottle
Spare change
Tire pressure gauge

In the Bike:
Visor wipes
Advil
Spare change
Water bottle
Baseball Cap
Tire pressure gauge
Clear and tinted safety glasses in case I want to ride with my visor up.
Tool kit that came with the bike.

I have AMA as well, so for everyday type stuff I'd likely just call them.

Reviewing my list, I should add a small 1st aid kit to the bike & maybe a small air compressor (if that exists) & tire patch kit.

 

[Gravelette]

When I leave home I generally carry my lifetime TN Sport license, Federal Senior Pass, AAA, health ins and credit cards. All conveniently fits in hip wallet.

 

[Pacific Northwest yetti]

It very much depends on work, personal, where I am going, where I am currently at.

At a minimum my Leatherman (Actual Leatherman, not off brand), Suunto vertical solar, phone/wallet.

Each truck is well equipped, as well as the moto. Plugs, pumps, recovery, axe, knife, etc

And then I have a backpack, that is usually flung over the passenger seat, that has battery pack, headlamp, flashlight, in reach mini, soft signal mirror, gloves, shemagh, buff, beanie, water bottle, second Leatherman wave, and a few other things. Depending on the days plans, Baretta Px4 Storm. 40 sub compact.

 

[Sparse Gray Hackle]

It depends on location, but always have my Benchmade Griptillian Rope Wrench.

 

[ThundahBeagle]

Leatherman, not off brand. Used to be PS2, now a Rebar. Surge in the center console of the truck. Swiss army knife if I dont have my Leatherman, but also a Byrd Cara Cara sheepsfoot serrated too in center console, for seatbelts if it comes to it. Spyderco Native 5 on hip. Wallet. Keyring has a little Olight EOS. Keep a MagLite XL 50 in the truck so its handy at home or to and from work. Use it for walking the dog at night or early mornings as we get a lot of coyotes, bear and deer. And a SureFire OG Nitrolon that's been converted to LED is in my lunchbox so its handy if I'm at work, in the truck, or at home.

 

[donmontalvo]

Smith and Wesson Shield M&P 45 (IWB CrossBreed holster), and a swiss army knife (Huntsman).
Depending on the situation I might carry a couple spare mags, and/or a Leatherman Arc.

 

[2025 deleted member]

A knife and a G43 goes everywhere with me unless I have to enter a building that doesn’t believe in my rights.

 

[jkam]

I never leave the RV without my cannabis vape.

As for weapons, I don't want to have to kill anyone, but I have a nice little .22 that I would pop someone in the knee with If had to.

 

[2025 deleted member]

I never leave the RV without my cannabis vape.

As for weapons, I don't want to have to kill anyone, but I have a nice little .22 that I would pop someone in the knee with If had to.

I’d hope none of us want to kill anyone

 

[mog]

Ever since the 11/29/2019 knife attack in London when a bystander used a narwhal tusk to 'confront the attacker'

Just yards from the scene of the stabbings, Amy and dozens of others were gathered in Fishmongers Hall, where a celebration was taking place for a prestigious organization run by academics from the University of Cambridge. Director Amy, who has worked on Hollyoaks and Doctors, hailed the unnamed man a “hero”. She tweeted: “A guy who was with us at Fishmongers Hall took a 5’ narwhal tusk from the wall and went out to confront the attacker.




I've added an important item to my EDC (being American, I carry an Alaskan Walrus tusk)

 

[ThundahBeagle]

So, what do you all carry on a daily basis?

Post anything EG: guns, knives, comms, commuter bag for riding the train in, Overland travel, hiking, biking, motorcycle, etc......

I've EDC'd for over 40 years, 30 years professionally and the rest in retirement. It's not a fade and some of it has saved lives. Cheers.

Version 2025 EDC
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Like the OG Leatherman there

 

[COAKXterra]

Wallet with ID, CC, a few bills, and other required documents
Gerber paraframe 1/2 serrated
Pen
Cellphone

I also have my day bag with everyday while I’m at work:
1L Nalgene
Purifier straw
A few high-calorie bars
Small thermos of coffee
Leatherman Rev
LED flashlight
Backup battery pack (usb)
VHF handheld
Extra batteries for my headset
Signal mirror and space blanket
Bug net
Small tin with ginger chews, cough drops, gum, eye drops, contact case and solution
Basic lightweight binoculars
Book
Small package baby wipes
Bug dope and sunscreen
Rain jacket
Beanie and light gloves
Leather insulated gloves
Lunch

Depending on season/contract/location I may also add in:
Springfield XDM Elite 3.8 10mm and extra mag, loaded with 220g hardcast
Jetboil and quick meals/coffee/hot cocoa
Extra layers and socks (including insulated mittens and puffy pants/coat)
Puffy blanket
Passport

 

[simple]

I guess I don't carry much on my person. Every vehicle has a headlamp, knife, napkins, plastic spoon / fork and a center console full of semi useful detritus.

 

[mep1811]

Sub on a James Bond NATO band.
Gen 1 Glock 26
I've carried this Glock professionally throughout South America and as well as in Iraq.