What’s in Your Pocket EDC?

EDC or Everyday Carry is an item that can be used as an alternative for BOB; it is a small kit that you can carry every day, everywhere you go. But if you don’t like carrying a small kit or pack, you can use your pockets.

If you don’t like carrying a pack, you can use your pockets – jacket pockets, vest pockets, cargo pants pockets, etc.

Items to put in your pocket EDC:

Flashlight

A flashlight can come in handy when there is no electricity or when you’re walking on a dark road. There are handheld flashlights that fit nicely in pockets.

Handgun

Carrying a hand gun sometimes is important; it can be used for security purposes. Make sure that you have a license to carry a hand gun and proper training.

Folding Knife

A folding knife is a useful tool for everyday situations and for emergency situations. You can use it to open canned goods, chop your food, cut ropes, and for security or self-defense purposes. I personally carry a Light My Fire SL3 folding knife with integrated firesteel.  It’s quite handy and fits snugly in my pocket.

Multi tool Swiss Army knife

A multi tool has many uses because it has a lot of accessories that you might need in case of emergency. When choosing a multi tool you choose an Army Swiss knife style. An example of an Army Swiss knife is the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, it has a complete accessory that every preppers need, such as blades, screwdriver, bottle opener, can opener, reamer, tweezers, corkscrew, and a lot more.

Some people will recommend a Leatherman Wave or a Leatherman Charge multi-tool.

First aid kit

There are some situations that you may hurt yourself. You don’t have to carry your whole first aid kit you can just carry the necessary things you need in treating a wound or an injury. All you need is a couple of bandages, gauze pads, and betadine.

Lip balm

Lip balm has a lot of uses, not just for your lips. Here are some uses of lip balm:

• You can use lip balm to treat minor cuts and scrapes.
• You can use lip balm as a fire starter. Just rub a small amount on a cotton ball or gauze.
• Used for treating irritated skin.
• Used as a lubricant for zippers.
• You can also use lip balm on your knife to avoid excess moisture.

Floss/Toothbrush and Toothpaste

Proper hygiene is also important, so make sure you have these items in your pocket EDC.

Other items that you can put in your pocket EDC:

• Map
• Pen
• Underwear
• Cash
• Bandana
• Phone
• Aspirin
• Lighter

How about you? What’s in your pocket EDC? Share your comments below.

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