#110470 - 10/29/07 12:23 PM
Bare Minimum EDC...
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Rapscallion
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 02/06/04
Posts: 4020
Loc: Anchorage AK
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Okay, so for the bare minimum EDC that you'd have pretty much anywhere except the security line of the airport, I figure my Leatherman or SAK, an LED pocket flashlight, and my butane lighter. This would keep me from eating crow in most all situations I might have need of survival gear. In fact, it is what I EDC 16-20 hours a day anyways. Along with my cell-phone, wallet, and keys, and money when the girls haven't picked my pockets, that's about it for full time EDC. Next would come the Glock, but I think that is too specialized for most. Well, maybe not the folks here, but in general pop for sure.
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#110476 - 10/29/07 12:39 PM
Re: Bare Minimum EDC...
[Re: benjammin]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2851
Loc: La-USA
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My bare EDC occurs while I am home in an urban environment and consists of:
Bic lighter Buck 110 pocket watch calendar book ink pen smokes cell phone spare truck key in wallet eye glasses
My bare EDC at Work (8 months out of the year) has the above and the following:
Leatherman .45cal double mag pouch (no mags/bullets) large halyard clip 20ft of nylon thread ball cap combat boots mini-maglite w/scabbard
Of course, I keep more items on my lifejacket and my BoB is kept in my stateroom, ready to go.
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#110509 - 10/29/07 02:27 PM
Re: Bare Minimum EDC...
[Re: wildman800]
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Old Hand
Registered: 12/14/05
Posts: 988
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Ah, Florida. 'Round here we EDC a jacket, often a parka of some sort. Ten below ain't no picnic.
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#110522 - 10/29/07 02:55 PM
Re: Bare Minimum EDC...
[Re: NightHiker]
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Enthusiast
Registered: 07/02/06
Posts: 253
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Cellphone Wallet (Cash & cards) SAK (could be one of 3, depending on how I feel - a little tiny one with blade, scissors and file/screwdriver lives on my keyring) LED light (tiny blue led squeeze light lives on the keyring as backup) Lighter (disposable)
Jacket pockets usually have a disposable poncho or space blanket
(UK members - tesco have space blanket and disposable ponchos bagged together - were a £1, now down to 25p. Even with the shortcomings of the space blanket, that is too cheap not to pack.)
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#110525 - 10/29/07 03:07 PM
Re: Bare Minimum EDC...
[Re: benjammin]
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Newbie
Registered: 09/12/07
Posts: 40
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My EDC is different for work (where I might have to go through court security on any given day) and after work/weekends.
Work: TAD Gear Life Capsule, with the following inside: Brunton Liquid Compass in mini compass compartment Spark-Lite Firestarter Plastic Electrical Tape 8 in. (wrapped around Spark-Lite) Spark-Lite Tinder-Quik - .5 in compass compartment cap, 2 in primary compartment Match Striker cut down in mini compass compartment end cap Cable (Zip) Ties modified 3.5 in. Katadyn Micropur MP1 - crushed(x2), instructions and expiration date included on strip of paper in capsule Safety Pins small (x2), medium size (x1) Sewing Needle heavy duty Braided Fishing Line Spider Wire, 10 lb.+ test,10ft. Fishing Hooks medium (x2) Split Shot extra small Snap Swivel medium X-ACTO Blade size #2 Parachute Cord - secured to exterior of container as lanyard in snake knot configuration with split ring approx. 5 ft. Inova Microlight - secured to split ring at end of lanyard Keypack leather; 3 separate compartments: zippered main compartment, brass button snap closure compartment, zippered key compartment with split ring; 4.5 x 3 in. (.25 in. depth empty) Buttoned compartment: Building security badge Starbucks coffee card Business cards List of medicines, expirations dates and dosages Zippered compartment: Fisher Space Pen - Bullet style Pill Fob contains 2 days prescription medication with list and pack date Oral B Brush-ups Anti-Bacterial Moist Wipe Bandage waterproof, medium Bandage small Tylenol Extra Strength Advil Claritin Immodium Triple Antibiotic Ointment Glide Dental Floss Pre-Threaded sewing needles with colored thread (x9), shirt button, white (x1) Safety pins, small (x2) Instant hand sanitizer 1.5ml Zippered outside compartment: Gerber "Seal 'n Go" Sterile Bag Cell Phone Motorola RAZR Benchmade Benchmite II Money Clip - cash, business cards, postage stamps, gift cards Slim Wallet (part of larger wallet), drivers license, proof of car insurance, etc. Skagen Watch Wedding Band
No keys in my pockets (suit pockets just won't hold more without sagging).
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#110527 - 10/29/07 03:11 PM
Re: Bare Minimum EDC...
[Re: benjammin]
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Journeyman
Registered: 08/17/06
Posts: 91
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Some variation of this: Wallet (bandaids, coins, safety pins, usual stuff) Cell phone Bandana Locking folder Full-sized SAK Keychain SAK Photon II Whistle Leatherman Tweezers Pocket Mod Pen Reading glasses Eye drops Not pictured: Front door key Pill fob w/ Advil, antacid Kevin B.
Edited by KevinB (10/29/07 03:12 PM)
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#110533 - 10/29/07 03:17 PM
Re: Bare Minimum EDC...
[Re: KevinB]
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Enthusiast
Registered: 08/23/07
Posts: 227
Loc: Sector 16
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Bare minimum??
1. Ritter RSK-1 or Benchmade 710D2. 2. Victorinox Super Tinker quick clipped to a large keyring that has: A. Bison capsule with $20.00 and 5 strike anywhere matches. B. Micro Photon Lite. C. BSA Hot Spark.
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#110549 - 10/29/07 04:35 PM
Re: Bare Minimum EDC...
[Re: Bear_Claw_Chris_Lapp]
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Rapscallion
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 02/06/04
Posts: 4020
Loc: Anchorage AK
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Yeah, what is the bare minimum you find you must keep with you day in, day out. That sort of thing.
For quite a while I was edc'ing a messenger bag with a lot more stuff, but aside from my briefcase, I only ever have just a few items with me constantly now.
Of course, my modus operandi has changed significantly as well, ergo most of the stuff in the Messenger bag isn't as vital for everyday activity as it was. Still, I do have more junk in my briefcase, but it isn't "attached" to me like the messenger bag was, nor like the few items I tote in pockets now.
Yeah, I forgot to mention the wedding ring and the watch.
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#110562 - 10/29/07 05:07 PM
Re: Bare Minimum EDC...
[Re: benjammin]
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Hacksaw
Unregistered
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I consider my bare minimum to be my brain because one day I might be in that situation despite what I try to EDC. If my brain isn't the sharpest tool in the drawer, I could be in trouble one day.
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#110567 - 10/29/07 05:52 PM
Re: Bare Minimum EDC...
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Newbie
Registered: 07/11/04
Posts: 32
Loc: OK
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Bare minimum:
SAK o' the day LED Light Hot Spark (on Keys)
todd
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