The first lesson of edc might be- you can't prepare for everything. I see some kits weighing in at 10-20 pounds. And this is before any day-to-day stuff like lunch, laptop, papers to read, etc.

There has to be a compromise between luggability and prep.

Got the same problem. Some if it is from duplication - for example: 2 lighters, a firesteel and a brass matchcase. Some of it is from gear that weighs too much - a D cell flashlight for example.

I'm in the process of paring down my kits and replacing some heavy stuff with lighter stuff. The brass matchcase goes, the plastic one goes in.

I gotta remember, I know how to do without some stuff. DW not so much.

Pairing down the EDC is a never ending battle. Add in smart phones, laptops, iPads, Kindles, ALL the charging cables and adapters, and you've got an EDC nightmare LOL.

+1
you are now entering "the professional zone".
you can't take everything :-)

Pete2

Taking a seat in the over-packers section of the room and paying close attention.

My edc pack weighed 15 pounds last week, including a full water bottle, snacks, ereader, and my polyfil vest with my usual out-of-the-house edc gear in pockets. I removed the big FAK this week but hardly noticed a difference. In my defense, I rarely carry it. I usually leave it in my Jeep unless I'm a fair trek away. (i.e. when I take the subway.)

My usual edc rides well in my vest jacket pockets. It's a bit heavier thsn most people's jackets but, in my defense, I do not carry a purse in the winter. I prefer pocket carry most of the time as long as I'm wearing a vest/jacket/coat. (Less likely to get seperated from me or forgotten by me.)

My absolute bear minimum is my wedding rings, watch, a couple of hair elastics, and a micro photon II that I wear on a 3 ft paracord necklace.

Hey bacpacjac,

Just a quick note- paracord has a much higher tensile strength than the human neck does. You may or may not prefer another material. Just something to consider.

I recently got a GR1 as my laptop bag and I love it. I've been planning to write a review if it here but I've been too busy. Briefly: it's awesome, the organization works better than I thought it would, it's super comfy to wear all day, and the $15 pouch from Voodoo Tactical works great in place of the $95 Goruck Field Pocket.

For me, it's not a good "one bag" solution for trips longer than overnight, as my laptop, iPad, tools and so on don't leave enough room for clothes. I want to get a GR2 for those trips.

What about neckties, long hair or rings on fingers? At least an EDC necklace is usually tucked inside your shirt and out of harm's way. I'm not trying to single you out Barbarian but every few months someone creates a thread about EDC necklaces and someone always slams them as being life threatening (without mentioning neckties or long hair).

It's easy enough to use a break free knot for neck carry:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=864FSx_cTYQ

Personally, I don't think the overhand knot in the above video is strong enough and I use a nail knot instead but basically the same overall principle as shown in the video.

Here's a link to the nail knot.
http://www.animatedknots.com/nailknot/index.php?Categ=fishing&LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg

Thanks barbarian. I use that little light just about every day, and I wear mine inside my shirt so it's not dangling. I also don't have a high risk environment for snags, expect with I'm in the bush and, again, I keep it inside my shirt.

This isnt a criticism,its just I dont understand?

Why would you bring a bunch of electronice or such if you have to hoof it home? For that matter I think I'd stay at work..

Bearing in mind my trip would be 35 miles,last part a twisty mtn likely covered in snow so the circumstance a little different,but I would travel extremely light and a laptop???? Again,I dont get it.