I have been asked many times about my EDC (every day carry) kit.
The kit changes based on time of year, what I’m wearing, where I’m going etc.
For a normal day at the office this is what you will find at a minimum in my pockets and on my person.
This does not take into account things like:
My shoe laces have been changed out to 550 Paracord which has many uses.
I normally carry a computer bag with many more things in it.
Kits I have in my car at different times.
Items attached on my key ring.
I am showing this as if I was grabbed and dropped in the wilderness with no other time to prepare.
So let me run through the list:
Spark Force Fire Starter
About $7.00 at Walmart
(Considering get this soon: Fire Striker w/ Survival Kit – $18.00)
Mag Bar Fire Starter
About $6.00 at Walmart
Multi Tool Luxury Lighter
About $7.00 at Walmart
(One of these would work to: Floating Lighter – $12.00)
Paracord Survival Bracelet
About $7.00 at Walmart
(Although my dad made mine by hand)
You can make them yourself: Make Your Own Paracord Bracelets Book and Kit
36 Paracord Projects
ChapStick Classic Skin Protectant/Sunscreen Lip Balm, SPF, 4, Strawberry
About $1.00 at Walmart
Goody’s Acetaminophen Aspirin Extra Strength Headache Powders, 6 count
About $6.00 at Walmart
Band-Aid
About $3.00 a box at Walmart
Neck Knife
About $10.00 to $30.00 depending on type and style at Walmart
(you’ll see two in my picture, one on chain with dog tags tapped to it, the other in my pocket as I have not decided how to use it yet.)
Signal Mirror
About $10.00
(Although I have a stainless steel necklace my wife bought me whose back works the same way)
Spring Assisted Knife with Belt Cutter and Glass Breaker
About $10.00 at Walmart
Credit Card Knife
About $23.00 at Walmart
(If you search google you can get these for just shipping costs under $5.00)
Pocket Size LED Aluminum Flashlight
You can get flashlights from$5.00 to $100.00 depending how the type and brightness.
I like as high of brightness (lumen output) that I can get for compact and sturdy design
7W 300LM Mini CREE LED Flashlight Torch Adjustable Focus Zoom Light Lamp
Solarrific W4010 Solar/ Handcrank LED Flashlight Keychain
Amazon for $7.00
I really like this as it is a nice 2 LED light with solar and hand crank charging.
One minute of cranking gives about 20 minutes of surprising bright light.
Credit Card Size Pocket Fresnel Lens – Magnifier Lenses for Fire Starting
Amazon about $7.00 for three pack
Check out this articles for more ideas:
Basic Everyday Carry (EDC) Survival Tools
Thinking about Every Day carry
Choosing a Folding Knife
Catch PERVS & FREAKS with your everyday carry (EDC)
Pocket Survival Kit contest – Entry #11
Pocket Survival Kit Contest – Entry #18
Lighten Up Your Load With a Mini-Survival Kit
Digital Bugout Preps: SCAN YOUR WALLET
Disaster: It’s Not a Case of If, But When
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