I see the issue has already been addressed. Let me add that while torn pants are not a life threatening situation, it could be embarrassing if your underwear is exposed. For some, this is an issue; for some it is not.

Jeanette Isabelle

Underwear, who wears underwear in the boonies???

I was thinking of adding a thimble to my PSK; actually I can improvise with tape from my first aid kit.

Jeanette Isabelle

You have to excuse me. I'm thinking with the urban mind set.

Jeanette Isabelle

OK, you're excused...

If we are to compare E.D.C., in my purse I carry the AMK C.P.R. Medic, modified Pocket Medic, Pocket Survival Pak, EMT shears, Victorinox Classic, Res-Q-Me attached to my key chain, a black 2D Mag-Lite, cell phone, an Energizer portable cell phone charger, travel size Advil, Kleenex pocket pack, SPF 30 Blistex, my medication and a few personal items.

Today I was thinking of including a few local bus schedules.

Jeanette Isabelle

J-I you are very prepared for sure. In my urban day to day I travel very light compared to you.

Since I drive to work I keep an AMk PSP ( I add 4 MP1 tabs) and an AMK UL.5 in my car plus a set of EMT shears in the driver's side door storage area. In the trunk I have an old multitool, Gerber I think, some work gloves, extra coats, extra shoes and socks plus the usual car stuff like jumper cables. Also in the trunk is a few AMK Heatsheet Blankets and a Thermolite Double bivy. I think there may even be a thermolite poncho in there.

My EDC is quite light most of the time. I have a BM Mini RSK, a Photon freedom or Xlite and a Bic lighter. In my wallet I have 2 quick tinder, 2 MP1 tabs and an extra set of batteries for the Photon.

I've tried to add more to my EDC but it usually lasts no more than a week and I stop carrying whatever it is; too bulky.

Could you find a bigger heavier flashlight? <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I'd like to hear the rationalization for EDC of a 2D Maglite. Really, I have a 2D maglite behind the seat of my truck, but I wouldn't consider it for EDC. I have an Underwater Kinetics 4AA eLED which is plenty for disasters/emergencies and if I need more lumens, I've got a Surefire G2. Those lights together weigh less and are smaller than the 2D Maglite. Other than that, good EDC choices.

BTW that UK flashlight is now upgraded. It has 2 power settings: low and high. You can also twist the bezel from a wide beam into a more intense spot
... Overall a great flashlight, that is why I carry it in my inventory

4AA eLED UK flashlight manufacturer site

I looked at the zoom model, but the runtime on low is less than the runtime of the older non-zoom model. Probably due to the Luxeon II in the newer light. I like the way UK underdrives their LEDs. It keeps the LED from overheating and no way will it ever die. Batteries will die but not the LED.