Every Day Carry (EDC)

[Razor]

Ok, since many folks here don't have 'deploy to a combat zone' in their job description, how about sharing what you carry day-to-day on your person and why? AD guys, this is more along the lines of what you'd carry in your pockets or on your belt in garrison than your field-specific gear.

I try to always have:
CRKT M16 Ti folder
Kershaw Chive folder
Photon III covert
Mini Bic lighter
Day Timer
Mechanical pencil
3' 550 cord
Change
Wallet
Gum/Listerine Breath Strips (I'm trying to be more considerate of others)

In my 'briefcase' for work I carry:
Leatherman Wave
Surefire E2e
Small first aid kit
Pens & Pencils
5' of 100mph tape
Lansky triangle hone
CMG Infinity Ultra AA LED
Flat tire repair kit (tire levers, patches, CO2 inflator, hex wrenches, spoke wrench)
Small bottle of Lubriderm
bandana
reading material
steno notebook
work-related stuff (only if absolutely necessary :))

[Air.177]

Let's see, the other day I overheard my little sister telling my middle brother to go ask me how I carried all of that stuff in my pockets everyday, so here we go:


Applegate Fairbain folder
Spyderco Renegade folder
Wallet
keys
chap stic
inova X-1
zippo
surefire G2 or Z2 in Kydex carrier
Motorola Cell phone
3-5 Ink pens
Business cards
Fobus Motorola Radio carrier w/radio (for Work)


Occasionaly at least one of the items is forgotten/lost/destroyed. I hate to think how much stuff I would carry if I had a briefcase or a CHL:D

[Sacamuelas]

Originally posted by Razor
5' of 100mph tape
CO2 inflator
Small bottle of Lubriderm
reading material



EErrrrrr....UUUhhhhmmmmmm........... :eek:

Someone please PM me when this thread degenerates from a serious topic into the standard gibberish and babbling hijack.. I have something to say!! LOL hahaha


back to thread.....

[Air.177]

Razor, Your inbox is full.
That is all

[Razor]

Reading is fundamental, dear DDS. ;) Notice I said Lubriderm (a moisturizing hand cream), not Surgilube, which is probably what you were thinking. The other 'odd' items (besides the reading material, which comes in handy during the many, excruciating USAF-led meetings I attend) are indeed very important to me on a far too frequent basis. Gotta read between the lines, molar man.

[Air.177]

Originally posted by Sacamuelas
degenerates from a serious topic into the standard gibberish and babbling hijack..

Gibberish and Babbling? What do you think this is, Lightfighter or something?:D

[Sacamuelas]

I understand Sir... My mind is not always working to well after a full helping of the daily "grind" at work. I just have to keep "drilling" away at it until I get home though. LOL

I am sure you have valid and logical reasons for all the included items. Understood, Sir.

Sorry for the hijack... I tried to be an adult, I really did. :p (Air.177, your're lucky..I had a great little comeback for you "it's a bear not a monkey" boy!) LOL

back to thread....

[shadowflyer]

Out on the town....I carry the following:


Surefire M3 Millenium
Photon 3 Covert Red on a 550 Cord Necklace
ASP Baton
CRKT m16 Folder
Wallet
HK USP 40 Compact in Fobus paddle holster
2 extra Mags in Fobus paddle mag holster



Back of SUV I carry:


Trauma Jump Bag
SPEAR Fleece
Goretex Parka and Pants
Nitrile Gloves

[Air.177]

Originally posted by Sacamuelas
(Air.177, your're lucky..I had a great little comeback for you "it's a bear not a monkey" boy!) LOL


Is That Right?

[The Reaper]

In civvies, I usually have on my person:

.45 ACP Para P12 with 12 rounds of LeMas
.380 KelTec P3AT with six rounds
Large Sebenza folder
Photon III White
BIC lighter
1/2 Cravat bandage
Chap-Stik
reading glasses
keys
money clip
business card carrier with IDs, permits, credit cards, business cards, toothpicks
change
Sharpie or other pens
Kramer horsehide belt
Cell phone

In uniform, above minus handguns, and:

Boots with 550 cord laces
Riggers belt
3x5 cards

Belt Pouch with:
Leatherman Wave
BIC Lighter
Silva Compass
3' 550 cord
Surefire E1 Light
Fox 40 whistle
Photon III Red
Pencil
Paper
Butterflies
Bandaid

I always carry my Eagle AIII which has a ton of gear in it, some survival related, and some not.

HTH.

TR

[The Reaper]

Originally posted by shadowflyer
Out on the town....I carry the following:



Photon 3 Covert Red on a 550 Cord Necklace



I would not wear a 550 cord necklace, except as a partial cover of a dogtag chain. The tensile strength exceeds that of your neck.

If it catches in anything, or I were going hand to hand with you, you would regret wearing it, till you lost consciousness.

Just some friendly advice.

TR

[Razor]

Excellent point, and a good idea for everyone considering the number of people that wear their ID badges or security cards on neck cords nowadays.

[shadowflyer]

TR,

Thank You Sir. I did not think about that scenario. I will adjust my method of carrying that particular light.

P.S. Sir , would I be able to purchase any of that LeMas ammo for my carry weapon?

Thanks in Advance,
Jason

[The Reaper]

Originally posted by shadowflyer
TR,

Thank You Sir. I did not think about that scenario. I will adjust my method of carrying that particular light.

P.S. Sir , would I be able to purchase any of that LeMas ammo for my carry weapon?

Thanks in Advance,
Jason

That is why dog tag chains are breakaway. You do not want to be a towed jumper, passenger, biker, etc. It is also a point for jumpmasters to watch out for. I use my dogtag chain to carry one of my Photons, partially sheathed in 550 cord.

LeMas is military/LE only, sorry. Did you see my thread in the Ammo section with the pics? Will put up one more there later.

There is a similar civilian round, but I cannot speak to its efficacy. You might ask APLP about it.

TR

[NousDefionsDoc]

LOL - I just emptied my pockets.
Emerson CQC 7
Leatherman Wave
Cravat
Ace wrap
Surefire Z light
Otis cleaning kit
Cell phone
Nextel phone
Radio
Copenhagen
Palm
Dried fruit

[The Reaper]

Cope monkey on your back again, NDD?

TR

[NousDefionsDoc]

Roger sir. Like Doc T says - my lack of will power is exceeded only by my capability to rationalize (or something like that).

She uses lots of big words.

[The Reaper]

If we ever have anything to send your way, I see part of your change coming in fresh logs of snuff.

Which Otis kit do you have? Got a couple of different ones and I love mine. Good company to deal with as well. Met them at the SHOT.

TR

[NousDefionsDoc]

Two - the one for the Glock 19 and another that's a combo 9MM/M4. Gotta go, somebody's screaming. LOL. I do love being a medic.

[Roguish Lawyer]

Cell phone (has wireless internet and digital photo capability)
Blackberry (wireless email, plus assorted other functions)
Keys
Watch
Wedding ring

Wallet contains:
Cash
Credit cards issued by multiple clients (never know who you'll have to buy dinner for -- they want their card used!)
Driver's license
Business cards (never know when there will be an accident!)
Photos of kids
Frequent flyer and other travel cards
CA DOJ Handgun Safety Certificate
Health Insurance Card
NY Car Service Card
AAA Card
Grocery and Costco cards
PADI Certification Card
Office magnetic access card
Proof of insurance

[The Reaper]

Counsellor, you need a gentleman's knife, if not a big one.

And a multi-tool for the briefcase.

And maybe a firearm or two.

We have people who know about these things.

Trust me, as your Samoan attorney, I am advising you to arm yourself.

TR

[DanUCSB]

Pocket stuff:

Cold Steel Voyager (tanto) folder
Pens, black and blue, one per
Wallet / Keys

I know, I know. My idyllic Santa Barbara university existence is making me soft.

Edited to add: And if I didn't live in the Democratic People's Republic of Ass-Cl.. er, California, then I'd be packing something a bit more potent than the Voyager. :)

[Air.177]

Gotta love the fact that everyone lists Knives/guns first

[Roguish Lawyer]

Originally posted by Air.177
Gotta love the fact that everyone lists Knives/guns first

Except me -- the radio is my weapon. LOL

[DunbarFC]

Wallet

Pager so work can get me 24/7

Cell phone so I can call work back, or in case the help desk decides not to page me but give out my contact information to whomever needs my help

ID badge so I can get into the building and various server rooms

I'm lucky enough to be able to walk to work so in my daypack is the following -

CD player
CD's
Book for lunch time reading
Lunch
Palm pilot
ball cap
umbrella
gym clothes - the gym is on the walk home

As for knives or guns - this is Massachusetts........I don't care even carry a toothpick

[Razor]

TR or anyone else in the know, what caliber brushes come in the Otis Tactical Kit? Ideally, I'd like a kit that can clean 9mm, .40, .45, .223 and .308.

[shadowflyer]

Razor,

I have an OTIS at home but will have to wait until later on tonight before I can check it to see exactly what calibers it cleans.

Maybe someone will have one handy to get you an answer quicker.

[Smokin Joe]

Razor,

I just googled it and came up with this.

http://www.sportchalet.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=702337&cp=876052

It looks like they have several different ones.

[The Reaper]

Originally posted by Razor
TR or anyone else in the know, what caliber brushes come in the Otis Tactical Kit? Ideally, I'd like a kit that can clean 9mm, .40, .45, .223 and .308.


Razor:

I have a couple of the older #224-2 M-16 Butt Stock Systems that will work for your calibers given the addition of the different bore brushes.

I also have the latest #750 Tactical Cleaning System which states that it is good for .177 to 10 gauge. It is a bit larger, about 4" in diameter and about 2" thick.

HTH.

TR

Edited to add, I think this one would work as well.


Deluxe Law Enforcement Cleaning System

Designed to clean law enforcement pistols and sub guns 9mm thru 45 calibers. Cleans 5.56 & 7.62 Caliber rifles and 12 Gauge Shotguns. Solid brass components, two 8� and a 30� cleaning rod clean any barrel length. Now automatics can be cleaned correctly from breech to muzzle without disassembly. All-caliber patches and heavy-duty bore brushes easily strip the copper from bores. Special handle with scraper, pick, and brushes clean the receiver, trigger group, and bolt. Everything is neatly packed in an 8 oz., pocket size soft-pack case.

85211 Deluxe Law Enforcement System $42.95

[Smokin Joe]

What I carry

Cold Steel Recon 1 with about a 4.5 inch blade
Springfield Champion with Winchester SXT's or a Glock 26 (weather dependent) in a kydex holster
1 extra Mag in kydex holster w/ 6Z surefire
Wilderness Tactical Instructor belt
Car key
House key
Extra Cuff Key w/ LED light
Dog Tags on Keys
Eye Drops (for contacts)
Sunglasses with ekc cord attached
Cell phone
DL
CCW card
Police ID
Credit Card
Debit Card
Cash
Insurance Card
Magnetic Access Card (for work)
Rubber band instead of a money clip or wallet
Gum

[Razor]

Thanks for the info, fellas.

Joe, it appears you may be endangering your lower back by carrying all that equipment. I will be more than happy to give you a hand and carry your credit cards and cash for you to ease your burden. :D

[Smokin Joe]

Originally posted by Razor
Thanks for the info, fellas.

Joe, it appears you may be endangering your lower back by carrying all they equipment. I will be more than happy to give you a hand and carry your credit cards and cash for you to ease your burden. :

Bawahaha thats a good one. I'm married now remember? So the line forms to the right. :D

[The Reaper]

Originally posted by Razor
Thanks for the info, fellas.

Joe, it appears you may be endangering your lower back by carrying all they equipment. I will be more than happy to give you a hand and carry your credit cards and cash for you to ease your burden. :D

A Christian, and a real humanitarian to help a brother out so!

TR

[Desert Fox]

Originally posted by The Reaper
A Christian, and a real humanitarian to help a brother out so!

TR

Religious people dont ask for money...:o

[The Reaper]

Originally posted by Desert Fox
Religious people dont ask for money...:o

You don't get much Sunday morning televangelism time up there, do you?

TR

[Desert Fox]

Originally posted by The Reaper
You don't get much Sunday morning televangelism time up there, do you?

TR

They don't ask the money for them??no?:D

[GackMan]

on me:

Eickhorn-Solingen Original PRT (http://www.eickhorn-solingen.com/)
cell phone
either Glock 21 or Kimber Eclipse Custom II
spare mag for above
CRKT KISS folder
stinking badge
peerless hinged cuffs
surefire p6
g-shock
money
keys (cuff key, photon micro, beer bottle opener)
wallet (id, permits, biz cards, COSTCO (where ammo should be sold) etc)
OC
iPAQ

in my pack (T.H.E. Pack):
flex cuffs
IBM T40
big bag full of cables and other assorted hacker gear
blank CDs
bunch of software
4 or 5 different network cards (a new MAC is a new identity :) )
recent gun rag to read
ID/Passes to different places I visit
bunch of other big shit i can't fit in my pockets... check book, pens/pencils, power cord, spare batteries.
E-trex venture GPS (have blue tooth GPS mounted in vehicle)

[Razor]

Gack, how are you liking your T.H.E. Pack?

[GackMan]

on the plus side: plenty of room, seems well made, lots of flexibility built in to it to do what you want with it.

I've only had it about a month. I really like it so far. I had looked at a Camel back BMF for a little while and settled on this instead. $50 cheaper too.

the water bladder pocket is pretty big. I have a 100 oz in there and I have lots of room left over. I don't have a 5 liter to try to fit in there but I'm betting that it would.

the 2 big outer pockets that come with it are pretty good sized. But I added on 2 external pouches. not that I needed room, but it is easier to keep things separated with them. the outside is covered with MOLLE loops so that is pretty useful.

There was a guy selling them at the last gun show and he had 3 of those 400 round commie sardine cans full of ammo in one and he was swinging it all over the place. seams didn't even look stressed.

On the down side:
- the one big inside compartment is cool. much better than having permanent dividers. However, I had to figure out a way to divide things up to carry a laptop, books, etc. having some loops inside would be nice.
- no drain holes in the bottom and not watter proofed/resistant on the outside. If it rains on it, it will probably hold some water.
- the sternum strap was set up like a frigging chin/throat strap... that thing had to move.
- the hip strap is a POS. totally useless, single thickness cargo strap w/ a fastex buckle. I took it off after a couple hrs. not that I have enough weight in it to need it... I'd have to be humping a bag full or rocks or something. But I figure if they are going to have one, at least make it worth a shit.

[Air.177]

For those of us not,"In the Know" could someone please explain what a T.H.E. bag is? a link would be much appreciated, sounds like a good piece of kit.
Thanks

[Surgicalcric]

Spec Ops Brand


http://www.specopsbrand.com/main.html

Its actually T.H.E. (Tactically Holds Everything) Pack

[Air.177]

Thank you

[Razor]

FYI, they're selling them in WC, tan and OD at the Ft Carson MCSS for $99.

[Capt_G]

I work on a staff so I don't carry anything cool around any more:

Keys on a mini carabiener
Benchmade version of Emerson CQC7
Leather Wallet (ever seen the Sienfeld episode about George's Wallet?)
Pen-Usually some giveaway from a trade show, I keep a drawer full at work, some one is always walking off with them
T-Mobile Sidekick
Oakley Business Card Holder
FOD coin holder from my Dad's old Air Guard unit (retired 3 years ago after 33 years of service most as a Technician)

I usually tote around a Kelty MAP 3500 in Ocean Grey (especially when traveling) stuffed full of crap, most of it organized in Spec OPs Brand pouches.

[Smokin Joe]

Originally posted by Razor
FYI, they're selling them in WC, tan and OD at the Ft Carson MCSS for $99.

Do you accept paypal? :D

[eggroll]

yeah yeah - the RAZOR home shopping network, get them now for 125.00

razor couldn'tl live any further from base... if he did, he'd be in Kansas! :p

[Razor]

Things To Do:

1. Kill that irritating little Toto and get a Lab for a travelling companion
2. Organize the Munchkins into an effective UW force
3. Get those bad-assed flying monkeys over to our side (can you say private VSTOL air force with both lift and attack capabilities?)
4. Take over Emerald City
5. Party with Glenda

[molsen]

Razor,

I don't know what's scarier. That you know that much about Wizard of Oz, or that I actually agree with your plan of attack!

[The Reaper]

Originally posted by Razor
Things To Do:

1. Kill that irritating little Toto and get a Lab for a travelling companion
2. Organize the Munchkins into an effective UW force
3. Get those bad-assed flying monkeys over to our side (can you say private VSTOL air force with both lift and attack capabilities?)
4. Take over Emerald City
5. Party with Glenda

I'm with you, let's roll and get some better tunes while we are at it!

Van Halen, or AC/DC?

TR

[Razor]

Brings a whole new meaning to 'working with the little people", huh? :)

I vote for VH, so long as I can add a little Disturbed and Rammstein now and then (nothing like angry German crunch metal to get the blood pumping).

[Ambush Master]

To work:
Either a Kershaw Ken Onion Boa or a Spyderco Police Model.
Spyderco Co-pilot (Money Clip) opposite pocket.

MACVSOG Coin.

Cross Hardchrome Pen and Pencil Set.

Piece of 550 cord/w Nail clippers, Gripper brand tweezers, and 30+ year old P-38 tied in small Loop with larger loop on other end.

Small plastic Coin Pouch.

Vest or Jacket containing:
Daytimers Billfold/w credit cards DL, CHL, Personal Mini Phone Directory and of course a Month and Year Planner/Diary.

Emissive Energy LED/ 2X3v Lith Batt Flashlight.

Cell Phone.

Keys.

Phone Cards.

More Stinking Badges for the Airport and Facilities than you could Imagine !!

Edited to add: Luminox Titanium Wristwatch.

(Note here. Knives and other "Prohibited Items" ie nail clippers and the DEADLY P-38 are left in vehicle when I go inside the AOA !!)

Outside of work add the following:
Either a Kel-Tec P11 (Hardchromed) in a FIST K1/w I/O adapters Kydex Holster and 2 Mags, on opposite side, all carried IWB.
OR, A P-35 in a Milt Sparks Horsehide Versa Max 2 IWB and 2 Mags same as above. All of the above loaded/w Hydra Shocks.

Kel-Tec P-32 (also Hardchromed) in Uncle Mikes Sidekick #1 Holster in vest/w 2 mags in Mag Sleeves, all Loaded with Cor-Bons.

(All Mags referenced above are in addition to fully charged weapon.)

That's all folks, unless I'm really anticipating trouble, then, all bets are off.

[18C4V]

Off duty

Glock 23 in a Galco combat master holster
One extra mag and handcuffs in a Texas shoemaker cuff/mag holder
handcuff key with photon light combo.
Surefire 6p flashlight
cell phone
wallet with police ID, military ID, DL, assorted credit cards, and group coin.
G-shock watch

around neck.
Police star holder with my police star attached to it on a breakaway chain.

In vehicle.
1st aid kit, emergency supplies, and of course my PD pic radio for instant backup if needed.

At work it all depends on whether or not I'm working uniformed, plainclothes, or have a tactical call out.

[The Reaper]

Originally posted by 18C3V
Off duty

Glock 23 in a Galco combat master holster
One extra mag and handcuffs in a Texas shoemaker cuff/mag holder
handcuff key with photon light combo.
Surefire 6p flashlight
cell phone
wallet with police ID, military ID, DL, assorted credit cards, and group coin.
G-shock watch

around neck.
Police star holder with my police star attached to it on a breakaway chain.

In vehicle.
1st aid kit, emergency supplies, and of course my PD pic radio for instant backup if needed.

At work it all depends on whether or not I'm working uniformed, plainclothes, or have a tactical call out.

18C3V:

You do not carry any kind of edged tool?

TR

[24601]

On me

HK USP .45 Compact
2 spare mags
Gerber AR folding knife

In purse (when I have it) or in coat pockets

sewing kit w/ buttons (using sutures sucks)
gum
debit card
drivers license
mil ID
Swiss Army pocket card w/ mini light
chapstick
hair bands
usually a spare round or two floating around too
whatever the husband doesn't want to carry

[18C4V]

Originally posted by The Reaper
18C3V:

You do not carry any kind of edged tool?

TR

Oops,
Sir, I carry a Gerber Multi tool (current issue in demo kit) with all my off duty stuff.

At work, on my gunbelt, I got a Leatherman wave and on my tactical gun belt I got a leatherman. On my vest, I got a little spyderco in case I got to cut though seatbelts and stuff.

When I'm with the army, I just strip my stuff from my locker and bring it with me to the army.

[Bill Harsey]

Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc
LOL - I just emptied my pockets.
Emerson CQC 7
Leatherman Wave
Cravat
Ace wrap
Surefire Z light
Otis cleaning kit
Cell phone
Nextel phone
Radio
Copenhagen
Palm
Dried fruit That item third from the end is vitamin C

[NousDefionsDoc]

LOL - indeed it is.

[Bill Harsey]

post deleted, dumb comment, we don't sprinkle Copenhagen on our pancakes in the morning here in Oregon, it's the granola.

[NousDefionsDoc]

I thought it was a fine and funny comment.

[Bill Harsey]

Thanks, wonder what brand of chew Rogue Lawyer eats?

[NousDefionsDoc]

Topps shredded pink - comes with a baseball card and everything...

[Bill Harsey]

That's a tactical sounding chew, "Bazooka"!

[Chris]

Hopefully this is the right forum for this kind of thing. Gentlemen, empty your pockets and show us what your Every Day Carry items are. Each person lines their pockets with whatever they think will get them through the day. (Wallets and car keys being standard, I omitted from my own. A watch, SAK (for most jobs) and a bigger blade for bigger jobs.

Lets see what you've got! :munchin

[Brother Rat]

I carried this all last summer. I usually rotated between the Strider and the Emerson. Things got tricky if I was wearing jeans instead of my 5.11's.:p

[CoLawman]

I have lost too many pocket knives, so gave up on those long ago.
Hate carrying a wallet.
Always have my watch.
And because my handsome mug is so well loved around this city, I carry something that goes bang!

[Chris]

Brother Rat! Another seiko on a zulu/rhino, good stuff :) I've got a Monster like yours, mine is orange though. :lifter

[Brother Rat]

Brother Rat! Another seiko on a zulu/rhino, good stuff :) I've got a Monster like yours, mine is orange though. :lifter

I'll tell you what, I've been through a few watches, including G-Shocks, but none of them have done it for me like this one has! Great watches, and the Rhino tops it off nicely.

[QRQ 30]

SF believe in surprise packages.!!:D

[Chris]

Spoilsport :p

[Razor]

This seems to work for me in just about every situation...

[CPTAUSRET]

This seems to work for me in just about every situation...

G:

Nancy would be proud of you!

Terry

[Ambush Master]

Finally found it !! I knew that we'd been down this road before !!

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1740


Later
Martin

[Roguish Lawyer]

Finally found it !! I knew that we'd been down this road before !!

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1740


Later
Martin

And here I thought I had the quickest google-fu . . . :rolleyes: ;)

[Bill Harsey]

This seems to work for me in just about every situation...
I've heard of those before somewhere.

[Jack Moroney (RIP)]

Don't have any pocket litter, have no pockets in my sweats.

[adidasink]

18C3V:

You do not carry any kind of edged tool?

TR


Reaper, PM headed your way Sir.

-John

[Endorphin Rush]

Ed Brown 1911 in a Comp-Tac Ghurka (strong side hip)
Two spare Wilson 8 round mags in Safariland mag holders
Glock 27 in a Survival Sheath chest rig
Emerson custom Commander
Emerson custom CQC6
Surefire L4 LED
Work pager
Work cell phone
Credentials
One set of keys (not pictured)
Ooops, 1 can of Copenhagen missing, also. (how the hell did I forget that???)

Everything else I might need is inside of my Tactical Taylor pack which goes with me everywhere. It's in the house when I'm home and in the truck when I'm not.

[Endorphin Rush]

NDD...capability to rationalize, hell yeah!!!

I look at it this way: quitting is for losers...and I ain't no loser. ;)

[PiterM]

Good old Sebenza, Atwood Pry-Baby, SureFire E2L, wallet, watch, mobile.

[oorah4jc]

keys on Army of One carabiner keychain, either a crkt M16-12Z, an old buck folder, or a leatherman wave, Surefire G2 (black with red lens cover), wallet, cell phone, and usually a molle style backpack holding my Oakley M-frames :cool: and my school kit

[JPH]

In Pockets of everyday pants or on belt… (Adjusted some for time of year and environment i.e. school and government buildings)

· Change
· ChapStick
· Zippo
· 1-2 black pens (uni-ball Vision micro)
· Benchmade 5000SBK auto with woven 550 cord layered that comes apart to give me 2x 3’ lengths of cord.
· Benchmade AFCK Axis lock
· CCW/Business Card Holder, front pocket not near wallet or weapon easy to get to slowly.
· Bugout/leftover from range day rounds of 9mm ball
· Sharpie
· Red and Blue pens of same brand and size as the black pen above
· Cell phone
· Wallet
· Surefire E2E old style, and well worn
· Leatherman wave
· MK-8 (I think, label wears off fast and I am not sure on make and model, it is the one with the pocket clip)
· Wenger watch
· Bracelet made out of 10.75’ of 550 OD cord… So many people think it is a hippy armband… I love how people underestimate “hippies”
· Glock 17, 17 + 1 rounds in it
· 2 17 round mags

In vest if I can get away with wearing it in environment, or if I am working EP.

· Civi E&E Kit in zip-lock freezer bag with…
o Sewing Kit
o Gum
o Nail Clippers
o Eyeglass Repair Kit
o ChapStick (unopened)
o Breath Mints
o Eye Drops
o Kleenex personal pack
o Supper Glue (6 mini)
o S!@t load of Bandaids
o 90 Second epoxy
o Pepto-Bismol
o Tylenol
o Motrin
o Excedrin
o Pepcid Complete
o Aleve
o Claritin
· Binoculars
· Streamlight Stylus
· Rite In The Rain Pen and Notebook
· Ear plugs depending if I have used them or given them away 2-4 pair
· 2 17 round Glock 17 mags
· Surefire 9p with 200 lumen lamp
· More leftover/bugout rounds

Some of this may seem like over kill but my Boy Scout training has paid off in the form of $100 tips just for having what a client needs when they need it.

I think that’s about it but I just have it with me everyday so I don’t really think about it much until summer then I have to work to hide it a bit more…add to this what I have in my car and desk at work and you get the idea…:confused:

JPH out.

[UberAlles]

Change- depending on whether i've spent money that day, or grabbed some off the dresser
Bic lighter
Black pen
Buck folder (unknown model, though i'm sure its fairly common)
Wallet with the usual
Keys on carabiner clip
Brinkman flashlight
Victorinox pocket knife
Cell phone
Toothpicks/floss on a stick contraptions

[Phantom]

Aside from my keys, which are on an original US issue oval carabiner, which my 4 year old daughter is running around with at the moment, and my dog tags which are on my neck on a standard chain with a P38 and sheath made from 550 cord, this is the light version of what is usually stuffed in my slightly oversized tri-fold leather wallet and pockets.

Original S&W SO Folder (well worn and on it's G-d only knows which set of nylon bushings)
Listerine or Mintz breathstrips
Cellphone
Skoal Longcut Wintergreen
1 Ea Black and Red uniball Vision Elite Pens
VA Card, WA and KY ID/DL
BA Platinum Business Visa Card
PP Premier Business Card MC
Other Credit and Debit MC
TGIFridays Goldpoints Rewards Card
Various Unit Coinage (1/507, Ft.Dix & 2ID in today's grab)
Excel Scientech Laserpointer (from the late 80's about the same age as the S&W)

[Trip_Wire (RIP)]

In reviewing a lot of these posts I see no mention by a lot of QPs of their coin. I always carry a numbered Regimental Coin and a RICA Ranger coin at all times. Sounds like a lot of people could be buying the next round! :rolleyes: :munchin

[Phantom]

In reviewing a lot of these posts I see no mention by a lot of QPs of their coin. I always carry a numbered Regimental Coin and a RICA Ranger coin at all times. Sounds like a lot of people could be buying the next round! :rolleyes: :munchin

Or they are working that same angle from the opposite direction, winding someone else up to check 'em at next opportunity, so they can grab a round for free ;) ..

[Trip_Wire (RIP)]

Or they are working that same angle from the opposite direction, winding someone else up to check 'em at next opportunity, so they can grab a round for free ;) ..


Hmmm... could be! Speaking of coins, I picked one up today at A Co., 1st BN 19th SPG(A). The front of the coin has there standard stuff; however, the back has an outline of Afganistan with a color Afgan flag among other things as well as the words "Ground Hog Day." It's sort of an inside joke, as they said every day was Ground Hog day there. I'll post some pics of it when I get a chance. It is a nice looking coin. :munchin

[Phantom]

Nice coin, one of my goals is to eventually add an A Co, 1/19th coin to my small collection.

[Ammodawg]

Back on topic:

- SOG FlashII folder
- 550 cord in my boots (in uniform)
- Keys
- Wallet
- AMMO coin
- Ear Pro
- Leatherman Wave
- Bic lighter
- Pen & Pencil
- pocket notebook

In my RAID pack (on and off duty)
- Surefire 6P
- 6ft Duct Tape
- Tritium GI Compass
- Change of socks
- Moleskin
- Foot powder
- "Get Selected" & Ranger Handbook
- Glow Sticks (assorted colors and IR)
- Water Purification tabs
- Nomex Gloves
- 2X 1.5 liter water bottles

[Fiercely Loyal]

Stateside
Kimber Desert Warrior w/ Bladetec OWB holster
2 Wilson combat mags w/ Bladetec Mag pouch
Strider SNG tanto
Surefire E1e w/ led conversion
Check book w/ CCW, Debit card, Drivers license

Deployed
Strider SNG tanto w/ 550 cord to loop thru my belt loop
Surefire E1e w/ led conversion, 550 cord to loop thru my belt loop
Rite in the rain note pad w/ zippered pouch, rite in the rain pen
Spec Ops brand ID holder w/ mil id, gvt passport, cash, local cash, debit card
ID tags

Current mission - items on deployed list plus
M-4 w/ rail kit, rail covers, iron sights, LMT stock, self made 2 point sling
Bladtec mag pouch w/ 20rd mag for M4, belt worn
Issued assault bag w/ helmet, nomex gloves, Oakley Fives, 6 30rd mags, IFAK
Interceptor OTV w/ 2nd gen SAPI plates

FL

[PSM]

With our new travel trailer, we have increased our key population by, at the moment, 4. They are coupler/receiver/coupler-latch locks, trailer door, storage lockers, and cable lock for accessories like the generator.

I've added a hook, rake, and tension tool to my Leatherman sheath.

Pat

[Lance Wheet]

While in uniform:
Safteypins
Coldsteel Recon 1 tanto, ps
Either Gerber multi-tool or SOG multi-tool with V-cut
Skillcraft inkpen
Wallet w/ ID's and licenses
Keys on full size carabiner with red led light
Grizzly Wintergreen Longcut
Cellphone

While in Civi's:
Fish hook on hat
SOG X-ray tanto or Benchmade Mal Pardue 720 series tanto
Wallet w/ ID's and licenses
Keys on full size carabiner with red led light
Grizzly Wintergreen Longcut
Cellphone

Backpack, usually in truck or shop:
Reading material
Notebook
Sharpie
Inkpen(s)
Either Gerber multi-tool or SOG multi-tool with V-cut (while not in uniform)
Gum/Altoids
Checkbook
2 1L Nalgenes
Bic
Change

You don't even want to know what is in my truck.

[The Reaper]

Lance, did you get a registration message where we ased you to follow some instructions before posting?

How about reading the rules stickied at the top of the forums?

You might want to go back and do that before posting again.

TR

[Jack Moroney (RIP)]

You don't even want to know what is in my truck.

You are right and actually I do not care to ask about the information you decided to make smart aleck remarks about in your profile. We do not suffer fools lightly here, either fill out your profile correctly and follow the rules or hit the road in your truck.

[SF_BHT]

You are right and actually I do not care to ask about the information you decided to make smart aleck remarks about in your profile. We do not suffer fools lightly here, either fill out your profile correctly and follow the rules or hit the road in your truck.

"Lance Wheet" Wonder how long he will last????????..........:munchin

[Five-O]

A little late to the game but...

Off Duty...on person
1. G27 in Desantis inside the pants holster
2. CRKT 3 in folder (sometimes)
3. cell phone
4. wallet w/ assorted cards
5. credentials
6. cash
7. car/house keys with micro light on keychain
8. blistex lip balm
9. wrist watch
10. 110 lb Cane Corso

Off Duty..in personal vehicle
1. small bag of flex cuffs
2. woobie
3. rain gear
4. portable garmin gps
5. Colt long gun/and SMG (cal out gear) locked and secured
6. Otis Cleaning Kit
7. Leatherman Wave multi tool
8. Basic Trauma kit w/ quickclot
9. 3 MREs
10. Sure Fire Stinger flashlight ( in recharging cradle)

[Firearmz]

Wilson Combat CQB in a Sparks Summer Special II with 9 rounds of Winchester Ranger 230
Two spare magazines in Talon Tactical kydex magazine carriers
or
Glock 19 with Winchester Ranger 127+P+ with 16 rounds in the gun
One spare magazine in the left rear pants pocket.
Surefire Outdoors man
Spyderco P'Kal Folder
Rolaids
K-Bar Last Ditch
Wallet
Business Cards
License: driver and CCW
ATM card
Ret. Mil Id
Cell Phone


Oakley day pack:
Blow out kit
6' 550 cord
CAT III Tourniquet
Bic Lighter
Advil
Spare Flash Light Batteries
Garmin GPS w/ spare batteries
Oakley Assault or nomex gloves
Parker Pen
Note Pad
3 Red Chem Lights
Boo Boo Kit (band aid, triple antibiotic, and so forth)

[Distorted]

I changed my EDC after reading the 'Be Prepared' thread.

My state sucks, and my campus is worse--tasers, airsoft guns, and even non-kitchen knives are explicitly banned. So a ballpoint pen is the closest I'm getting to a weapon. This kit has made it through several airport security checkpoints as-is for what it's worth.


550 cord in sturdy shoes (went out and bought some just so I could do this)
Ballpoint pen
three safety pins stuck through my waistband
swim goggles
bic lighter
Poncho(summer/spring)/Space Blanket (Fall/Winter)
Waterproof pouch (AquaPac AQP-644) in pants pocket Contents:
-pure water straw (http://www.seychelle.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=36081&RepID=10001&CategoryID=385&BasketID=)
-Keys, including Tool (http://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Tech-MPTBS-Micro-Plus-Multi-Tool/dp/B0001WOLU2/ref=pd_sim_auto_4)
-wallet with normal stuff (IDs, cash, condoms, band-aid etc) and a credit card tool (http://www.amazon.com/11-Tools-Stainless-Credit-Survival-Wallet/dp/B000Q06LI4/ref=pd_sim_op_1).
-Roll of electrical tape
-Micro USB drive (http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/computer-peripherals/pico-usb-flash-drive/)
-cellphone
-small tube of motrin (six tablets, left over from a prescription) + cotton ball
-ziplock bag with N95 mask + medical gloves

Rationale:
The swim goggles are for swimming, and possibly to pair with the N95 mask. I'm not sure how useful they actually are, but they take up almost nothing space-wise. Most locks can be opened with the safety pin (pick) and tool (tension).

Questions:
I'm not too worried about some whackjob deciding to stage a mass-casualty event in a lecture hall, though it has been known to happen; however, the possibility mixed with the general possibility of violent crime did lead me to think about buying a wound kit, though I decided against it because I lack medical training. What small items and action by an amateur could save lives in such an event?

Ideally, the tube would contain several single doses of assorted (legal) drugs for dealing with common problems. I couldn't come up with anything better than ibuprophen, and would like some advice from the medical folks.

My biggest overall worry would be an angry dog--I'm not confident in my ability to take one down with a ballpoint pen, so it would be a very serious problem. Any suggestions?

[hartzco]

I know this is an old thread, but:::::

Kimber Custom TLE/RL II .45 cal
-Loaded w/ a Wilson Combat mag w/ Speer Gold Dot
-kept in a Galco IWB cut down holster
Extra Wilson mag w/ Gold Dot
Emerson Commander clipped in waistband
Wallet w/ badge, ID, Credit cards, Cash, etc
Vehicle Key w/ window punch
Blackjack PDA Cell phone
Pager
Chapstick

[GratefulCitizen]

This thread had serious influence on my thinking.

Every day carry:

- Clip knife, one-hand opener w/half-serrated 3-inch blade
- Money clip w/card holder ($20-100, ID, CCW, 2 credit cards, ATM card, DOT card, library card, gun club card, grocery store discount card)
- BUG (except at work, it's against company policy :mad: )
- Cell phone
- Mini-flashlight (high-intensity, narrow-beam)
- Car keys
When traveling out of town (and not on the job)
- Colt Delta w/ 1 or 2 extra mags, depending on carry mode


Always have a small fanny-pack in the car nearby, or on me if away from the car for significant time/distance.
Various contents are sometimes on my person depending on circumstances.

Contents:
- Swiss army knife on a key 'biner (huntsman)
- Wide beam, low-intensity, high-endurance mini-flashlight
- Spare batteries for narrow-beam flashlight
- Lighter
- 3 square ft. t-shirt cotton
- 5 ft duct tape
- 16 GB Flash drive
- Key 'biner w/ various sets of keys
- Chewing gum
- Small notebook
- Pen

Thanks for the thread and ideas.
EDC will likely be an evolving process.

[peepee1]

Mountainsmith Day Lombar pack or Black Camelbak Mother Load
Kimber Custom II/TLE/RL, Wilson Tac Elite Mags 1 Extra OR Glock 17 Either in an Uncle Mikes Inside the Pants Holster
Beretta Tomcat 25 OR S&W Featherweight 32 H&R Mag
Benchmade Stryker that Ive had since 1999 or Spyderco Emergency
Surefire 6P, Petzl E Lite and Insight X1 Weapon light
Signal Kit-Mirror, Assort Chem lights, Whistle, VS 17
Lighter, 550, A few Carabners, Small Bandage kit, SAS Survival Tin
Garmin Colorado 400T, Garmin Rino 520 as well as a Garmin Forerunner 301
Benchmade Presido,Cold Steel SRK or Cold Steel Tanto
Gerber or Swisstool
Outdoor Research Beanie cap, Serius Extreme All Weather Gloves
Write in Rain Notepad
Kavu Wallet with Debit Card, Emergency Funds ATM Card, Cash
Passport

Oh yeah... and the Crackberry Bold!

In Car
CLS Pack with added stuff
Roadside Kt (Fix a flat, Tow Cable, Jumper Cables, Flares, Emergency Blanket, 1 MRE, Small First Aid Kit), Assorted Tool Kit
North Face Rain Jacket and Pants, or Mil Issue Goretex and Fleece

[ZooKeeper]

- BUG (except at work, it's against company policy :mad: )

What does BUG stand for? Thx

[Defender968]

What does BUG stand for? Thx

Unless I miss my guess it's Back Up Gun (BUG), at least that's how I use/read it

[TOMAHAWK9521]

Benchmade Skirmish
Spyderco Impala
Leatherman Surge
Cigar jet lighter
Chapstick
Wallet (w/coin)
Crack-berrie

[Rob_0811]

My turn

Crackberry
wallet with ID/CCW/etc
Chapstick
Microtech LUDT Auto
Glock 32 or SIG P6 in Kramer#3 IWB
car keys

[perdurabo]

On the off chance people actually care:

- iPhone 3G
- Leatherman Wave
- Big Skinny wallet (http://bigskinny.net, I think)
- keys with mini-led light, and a mini-SAK, and of course a bottle opener for beers
- Kershaw Blackout knife
- Springfield XD-45 (the 4" version with the extended mag, IWB Tucker Gunleather "The Answer")
- Lighter (don't smoke, I just like fire)
- Microfleece jacket (for the fabulous Oregon weather)

[C0B2A]

Every day in civies:
- Wallet with various ID's, CHL, $50.00 cash, various credit cards
- Springfield XD-45 4" in Blade-tech Nano IWB holster with 13 rounds of Winchester Ranger SXTs
- Keys
- Benchmade auto folder
- Corsair voyager 16 Gb flash drive
- Casio Pathfinder watch
- Samsung Blackjack II smart phone
- write in the rain pad and space pen

[hairy]

G27 one mag with LeMas second with silvertips, cell phone, keys with flash drive and flashlight(mini), ID's, Money card, Kershaw auto open, thin set of ties already rigged. At least one child.

[fwill794]

I am up in the DC area and always carry a charter arms .44 special. It is hammerless for the pocket and is a real nice emercency piece for the money. I must add that I am legal to carry this and will advise that to get rolled up and not be legal could sure cause some legal problems.

[Sigaba]

In my bag (these days, either a Patagonia Chacabuco 32, a Patagonia Lightwire 25 backpack, a Patagonia Lightwire brief [2009], a POK LBC, or a POK HBC Spartan)
Lenovo R61 7742 CTO running Windows XP Pro SP3
Hewlett Packard 20 S scientific calculator
Logitech Nano VX wireless mouse
power cord [a]
Targus cable lock [a]
Sierra Wireless Compass 597 on Sprint 3G network [a]
extra cable for iPod [a]
Belkin BZ103050-TVL surge protector
Surefire E2D LED Defender
Garmin GPSmap 60CSx loaded with cityXplorer Los Angeles basemap
extra batteries
Moleskine squared notebook, large size, hard cover [work diary]
Moleskine 2011 daily planner, pocket size, hard cover
Moleskine squared notebook, pocket size, hard cover [for random thoughts, rants, and 'witty' observations] [b]
Moleskine squared notebook, pocket sized, soft cover [for drafts of posts and research notes for this BB and the one 'across the street'] [b]
Moleskine squared reporter's notebook, pocket sized, hard cover [to jot down books and other media information] [b]
an assortment of 1.5" by 2" Post-its. [I can wrap my head around a lot of controversial concepts--writing in books ain't one of them.] [c]
a flash drive [c]
a handful of generic Ibuprofin and Loratadine. [d]
dental floss [d]
a pair of tweezers [d]
several sets of earplugs [I can pretty much guarantee that the empty words my fellow Angelenos are saying are not more interesting than the empty thoughts I'm thinking.]
reading materials
Apple iPod Classic (80 GB) in an Otterbox Armor Case [a well-spent $51.53] [e]
Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5 Pro Noise Isolating Earphones stored in a Pelican 1010 Microcase [e]
two dozen or so alcohol swabs by BD Consumer Healthcare [to clean the earphones before and after wearing] [e]
two 2 oz bottles of Purell
Samsung i-500 smartphone
LA MTA transit schedules
an extra jacket--either a Arcteryx Beta AR jacket or a Pataonia Slingshot jacket
a Patagonia beenie hat and/or an Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero
several Sanford uni-ball pens


In the wallet
CA driver's license
Social Security card
ATM/debit card
credit card
Borders rewards card
four Starbucks cards (but I can quit anytime I want)
library cards for L.A. and Pasadena
back up set of office keys
a variety of 'membership' cards for local grocery stores
COSTCO membership card
TAP card with monthly two zone pass

in a Lowepro Volta 20 case on the belt
BlackBerry Curve [work issued]
a pair of collar stays
back-up library card




____________________________
[a] stored in Outdoor Research Backcountry Organizer size #1
[b] stored in Eagle Creek Pack It, size small
[c] stored in a TAD Gear booster pod
[d] stored in a second TAD Gear poster pod
[e] stored in a Kifaru 420 Pull Out, size medium

[PSM]

a pair of collar stays
back-up library card

Now that's funny (though not surprising)! :D I'm clearly unprepared. ;)

Pat

[wet dog]

In my bag (these days, either a Patagonia Lightwire 25 backpack, a Patagonia Lightwire brief [2009], a POK LBC, or a POK HBC Spartan)
Lenovo R61 7742 CTO running Windows XP Pro SP3
Hewlett Packard 20 S scientific calculator
Logitech Nano VX wireless mouse
power cord [a]
Targus cable lock [a]
Sierra Wireless Compass 597 on Sprint 3G network [a]
extra cable for iPod [a]
Belkin BZ103050-TVL surge protector
Surefire E2D LED Defender
Garmin GPSmap 60CSx loaded with cityXplorer Los Angeles basemap
extra batteries
Moleskine squared notebook, large size, hard cover [work diary]
Moleskine 2011 daily planner, pocket size, hard cover
Moleskine squared notebook, pocket size, hard cover [for random thoughts, rants, and 'witty' observations] [b]
Moleskine squared notebook, pocket sized, soft cover [for drafts of posts and research notes for this BB and the one 'across the street'] [b]
Moleskine squared reporter's notebook, pocket sized, hard cover [to jot down books and other media information] [b]
an assortment of 1.5" by 2" Post-its. [I can wrap my head around a lot of controversial concepts--writing in books ain't one of them.] [c]
a flash drive [c]
a handful of generic Ibuprofin and Loratadine. [d]
dental floss [d]
a pair of tweezers [d]
several sets of earplugs [I can pretty much guarantee that the empty words my fellow Angelenos are saying are not more interesting than the empty thoughts I'm thinking.]
reading materials
Apple iPod Classic (80 GB) in an Otterbox Armor Case [a well-spent $51.53] [e]
Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5 Pro Noise Isolating Earphones stored in a Pelican 1010 Microcase [e]
two dozen or so alcohol swabs by BD Consumer Healthcare [to clean the earphones before and after wearing] [e]
two 2 oz bottles of Purell
Samsung i-500 smartphone
LA MTA transit schedules
an extra jacket--either a Arcteryx Beta AR jacket or a Pataonia Slingshot jacket
a Patagonia beenie hat and/or an Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero
several Sanford uni-ball pens


In the wallet
CA driver's license
Social Security card
ATM/debit card
credit card
Borders rewards card
four Starbucks cards (but I can quit anytime I want)
library cards for L.A. and Pasadena
back up set of office keys
a variety of 'membership' cards for local grocery stores
COSTCO membership card
TAP card with monthly two zone pass

in a Lowepro Volta 20 case on the belt
BlackBerry Curve [work issued]
a pair of collar stays
back-up library card




____________________________
[a] stored in Outdoor Research Backcountry Organizer size #1
[b] stored in Eagle Creek Pack It, size small
[c] stored in a TAD Gear booster pod
[d] stored in a second TAD Gear poster pod
[e] stored in a Kifaru 420 Pull Out, size medium


Girlfriends want to know if you are gay since you carry more crap than she does.

She also wants to know where the "Rosary" is, or can she borrow your bag sometime? Perhaps you two can sit beside each on your next flight in the event she needs an alcohol swab.

[Dusty]

[QUOTE=Sigaba;367814]two 2 oz bottles of Purell


Redundancy! I like it.

[Sigaba]

She also wants to know can she borrow your bag sometime?Sure. As long as she
(a) stipulates that the POK LBC is a satchel, not a murse, and
(b) agrees not to ask to borrow any of my Aimee Mann CDs or my copy of [I]The Good Wife, season 1.

[wet dog]

Sure. As long as she
(a) stipulates that the POK LBC is a satchel, not a murse, and
(b) agrees not to ask to borrow any of my Aimee Mann CDs or my copy of The Good Wife, season 1.

Too funny!

[tom kelly]

1.Wallet/containing Amex card, PA. Drivers License, DOD ID Card, Military Star card, CCW ID, $5 dollar gold coin, $50.00 bill.
2.Right Side IWB Mitch Rosen holster which supports a Les Baer .45 ACP/SRP(Swift Response Pistol) 5mags of .45 ACP + 1 in the well (3 230 gr. Remingtin ball) 3 230 gr. Remington Golden Saber JHP. I DO NOT HAVE A ROUND IN THE CHAMBER of the .45/ In my Right Hand jacket pocket I carry a .38 Colt Cobra with 6 rounds of 150 gr. Buffalo Bore Std. Pressure,low flash HVY .38 SPL (non +P) hard cast wad cutter, in my left jacket pocket is a HKS speedloader with 6 of the same cartridges. On my belt I carry a leatherman wave multi tool also have a Motorola Droid cell phone. When out walking I have my right hand grip the .38 with my index finger parallel to the frame....."When trouble comes upon you it happens in seconds; Police response time is between 5 to 8 minutes....Unless the call is for shots fired, then response time drops down to 3 to 5 minutes. A couple of lessons I learned in Vietnam are 1.DON'T RUN OUT OF AMMUNITION and DON'T EVER DEPEND ON ANYBODY FOR ANYTHING AND YOU WILL NEVER BE DISAPPOINTED...Regard's....TK

[perdurabo]

- iPhone 4
- Either the Springfield XD-45 or the Ruger LCP, depending on clothing and my mood.
- Leatherman Wave with the $5 pocket clip from the factory, can't stand belt carriers. If you order one, order 3. They're very durable but I broke one, and friends and family have begged me for my spares.
- Torch-style pocket lighter (for firestarting, don't smoke)
- Keychain with keys, a few bump keys, a keychain pen, and a mini SAK, and a superbright LED light
- 8-10 plain index cards (for jotting down ideas & to do's on the go, typing into a tiny iPhone 4 sucks)
- Jeans + Dockers leather belt. Used to wear 5.11 and such but got looks from LEOs and criminals, so stopped.
- Shirt + fleece or TNF wind/rain jacket

Everything goes in pockets, so I blend in and don't look like batman. Each item goes in the same pocket every day.

If I have my backpack with me, which I often do:

- A few lightweight books (survival guide + something to kill boredom
- Garmin 60csx (or whatever it is, that awesome one)
- An extra ammomag or few
- An iPad.
- A Macbook Pro & assorted cables
- The Leatherman Wave bit driver set
- A couple USB memory keys, one with crypto and security tools
- A few cheapo carabiners, and one good climbing one
- 25' of 550 cord
- Basic civilian medical supplies (ointment, ibuprof, acetaminophen, immodium, benadryl, sudafed, dramamine, bandages, etc). I use this quite often to medicate coworkers and family in a pinch. All of this fits into an old little plastic USAF first aid box about the size of a single serve cereal box.
- An Altoids tin survival kit (fishing junk, fishing line, vaseline soaked cotton, compass, whistle, exactos, water tabs, etc etc)
- water container (metal bottle you buy at the store)
- Long-lasting trail bars
- Mylar emergency blanket
- A Marmot Ion windshirt (a model from before they got bad) jammed up into a tiny ball
- steno pad + pens and pencils (for jotting down ideas or "whiteboarding" for others)

I'll probably catch crap for the big lists, but I manage to stay well within Sheeple territory.

[Djack3264]

When out on the town
My department issued sidearm Smith & Wesson M&P .45
2 spare Pistol Mags
Handcuffs
Surefire Backup Light
SOG Multitool
CRKT M16-14LE Knife
Work ID/Credentials and personal wallet with random cards ID inside

I have a London Bridge Trading LBT-1652A Backpack that I keep in the trunk as sort of a bug-out-bag. Inside it I have:
Camelbak 100 OZ Resorvoir full of filtered water (changed/cleaned every couple weeks) Water purification tablets
Medical Kit containing basic med supplies plus quickclot gauze, chest seal, cpr mask, burn gel, SOF Tourniquet and some other random stuff.
2 MRE's
Box of Cliff Bars
Nalgene bottle with LED equipped cap
Surefire 6P Defender and 12 Extra Batteries
Surefire Helmet Light mounted on an EOTAC Operators hat
Black Diamond Headlamp
8 Chem lights (2-red, 2-green, 2-blue, 2-IR)
Extra battery for my police radio
Frog Toggs Rain gear
TAD Gear Ranger Hoodie
6 packs of Hand Warmers
3 pair of socks in a waterproof bag
1 Pair of Nomex Flight Gloves
Fleece watch cap
Sig P229 with 2 extra mags
8 Magpul PMAGS loaded with duty .223 Ammo
Garmin GPS
Solar charger with multiple adapters
Pistol and rifle cleaning kit, Extra bolt assembly for my issued M-4

There's probably more stuff in there but this is what I can think of at the moment. I transfer the bug out bag from my POV to my patrol car when I'm working. It's my "active shooter" bag when on-duty. When working I sign out a PVS 14 and keep that in my bag as well.

[PRB]

Explosive vest works for me

[JJ_BPK]

COSTCO membership card


I am truly glad SOMEONE knows what drives this nation..

Thanks Sig.. :cool:

[Sigaba]

I am truly glad SOMEONE knows what drives this nation..

Thanks Sig.. :cool:

Have you tried the Marcona almonds? :cool:

If not, I respectfully recommend buying at least two cans.;)

[JJ_BPK]

three lipsticks
eyeshadow in brown
eyeshadow in blue
mascara
hairbrush



You didn't list your Red Door Spa Platinum Membership Card???

http://www.reddoorspas.com/

:D

[Dusty]

And I bet my purse is smaller than Sig's.:D

One of the board cops should bust your ass right NOW, for that bullshit.

That's a European carry-all...not a purse!

[mdpatterson]

One of the board cops should bust your ass right NOW, for that bullshit.

That's a European carry-all...not a purse!

"It's where I keep all my things. Get a lot of compliments on this. Plus it's not a purse, it's called a satchel. Indiana Jones wears one."

Quote from The Hangover

[Ramirez]

I take a "bag" to work. In it right now and on my person I have

Wallet w/ IDs CCs and CHL
4 AA batteries
2 CR123 batteries
USB cables
Surefire 6PL
Leatherman Wave w/ bit driver kit.
Camelback SS water bottle
HK Coffee Mug ( nerd in me had to have it)
Car and home keys
Key to my shooting lease
Safe Deposit Key
Mytouch 4g ( crap phone)
iPad
Omega Speedmaster Pro
wedding ring
Emergen-C packets.
Some leftover paracord.
SpyderCo Delica 4.
HK USP Compact in .40
Spare Mag


Where I work we can't carry in the building so the firearms have to be left in the car. Texas just passed a law stating that employers can't ban you from having them in the parking lot.

[drymartini66]

Clif bars. Handy while flying.

[greenberetTFS]

I don't get it,when did GUYS start wearing a bag(purse)?............:(

Big Teddy :munchin

[Barbarian]

Office:

Surefire "Edge" folder 154cm
Surefire E2d Defender
Wallet
Handkerchief
Chew
Keys
Phone
Leatherman Wave


Anywere Else:

The above plus
HK45 in Comptac Infidel Kydex IWB
Speer Golddot 230gr. and ball ammo
Folded-up Waterbottle
550 Cord
4inch blade belt knife, kydex sheath
Rigger Belt
Half a Cravat

[zpo]

I don't get it,when did GUYS start wearing a bag(purse)?............:(

Big Teddy :munchin

From Otzi to Davy Crockett it was normal. When (and why) did guys stop?

[Barbarian]

From Otzi to Davy Crockett it was normal. When (and why) did guys stop?

When:

Not sure.

Why:

And I bet my purse is smaller than Sig's.
Probably matches his shoes.
I don't get it,when did GUYS start wearing a bag(purse)?

[joesnuffy]

@ work:
M-4 w/ one SI full mag
CRKT M16-14ZSF
keys on a carabiner
notepad w/black ink pen
dog tags on chain
ICE eypro
C.A.T.
reflective belt
credit cards and military ID
ROE card
Casio Pathfinder watch

@ home:
CRKT M16-14ZSF
keys on carabiner
black ink pen
wallet w/ military ID & credit cards
Casio Pathfinder watch

[kgoerz]

Just a Pistol with three spare Mags. Knife and try to keep a hundred in Cash.

[kgoerz]

@ work:
M-4 w/ one SI full mag
CRKT M16-14ZSF
keys on a carabiner
notepad w/black ink pen
dog tags on chain
ICE eypro
C.A.T.
reflective belt
credit cards and military ID
ROE card
Casio Pathfinder watch

@ home:
CRKT M16-14ZSF
keys on carabiner
black ink pen
wallet w/ military ID & credit cards
Casio Pathfinder watch

A reflective Belt and ROE Card. Dude are you in the boy Scouts or what?

[ObliqueApproach]

:munchin

[Chris O`Crooh]

My EDC:
- Spyderco Calypso Jr ZDP-189
- Victorinox Angler
- wallet attached to the belt, with some cash, driving licence, ID card, Social Security Card and spare battery for car`s alarm remote control;
- set of keys, with Victorinox Classic and AAA LED torch;
- "police type" case with Mastercard

In my bagpack (Condor Compact Modular Style Assult Pack, a.k.a. Maxpediton Falcon copy):
- Petzl Tikkina LED headlight
- First Aid Kit
- pencil (writes anytime, any place, any temperature ;) )
- copy book;
- optician`s screwdriver compact set;
- spare sunglasses, spare Wenger pen-knife;

[Surgicalcric]

A reflective Belt and ROE Card. Dude are you in the boy Scouts or what?

Or he got into the habit here in Iraq. Damn 4/1 Cav is a bit over the top...

Crip

[Shadow1911]

Wallet
Keys
1911 .45
What else do you need?

[Sten]

Wallet
Keys
1911 .45
What else do you need?

A flashlight
A HK firearm :D
At least one spare mag
A small pocket knife
A mini bic lighter

[Dusty]

Wallet
Keys
1911 .45
What else do you need?

Gunsmith
Money
BUG
Field Dressing

or

HK

:D

[JJ_BPK]

Gunsmith
Money
BUG
Field Dressing

or

HK



BLONDE??? :D:D:D:D

[The Reaper]

Wallet
Keys
1911 .45
What else do you need?

Edged tool/weapon.
Fire starter.
Cordage.
Flashlight.
Watch and compass.
Spare mags.
Cell phone as a nice to have/convenience item.
Holster for the pistol, or plastic bag to transport missing nut to ER after Mexican carry ND.

TR

[Eyesinthesky]

Everyday I work it's:
pen
mechanical pencil
badges
lighter
smokes
Benchmade 5300 BK
wallet
keys
gum

in the bag:
David Clarke headset
-1 checklist
-34
jfire
all weather notepad
bottle of water
spare pen pencil marker
kneeboard
other random paperwork

[DJ Urbanovsky]

Wallet and biz cards
Phone
Keys on biner
Watch
Pen
Light
Knife
Lighter
Smokes
Bandana
Knife, pistol, and spare mags whenever possible.

[dollarbill]

Duty belt, ASP, MK3 gas, Springfield XD, cuffs. Get out bag rain gear, compass, Bino's, 50ft of rope, knife.

[Trip_Wire (RIP)]

Hmmm ... Well lets see.:

1. Verizon iPhone 4

2. Emerson CQC7 Super w/ wave action

3. Glock 27/Extra Mag

4. Wallet with cards/money and various ID and drivers lic.

5. Badge case w/retiree badge and LEO retiree card

6. SF & Ranger coins

7. House Key along with Lexus 350 Key and Lexus GS 300 Keys.

[Dusty]

G22 in barovo concealment holster IWB 2 spares mags.
GTech folding karambit folder.
Gerber 600 black
Black Buck paklite skinner140 kydex.
100 lumen coleman torch.
Tan Mechanix gloves.
Casio solar iluminator watch with small compass.
500 and shambala bracelet.
Keys 7.62x51 key chain empty 12GB flash.
Phone.
Pens pencils small rite-in-rain pad
2 zip lock bags.
SERE nicknacks.
Mostly all in Maxpedition OCTA.

And who are you?

[Razorback762x51]

And who are you?
The new guy.

[The Reaper]

The new guy.

You need to reread the rules and stickies and comply before posting again.

TR

[Team Sergeant]

Cell phone
Lone Wolf T2
keys & wallet
.45 USP & 2 H/C mags
or
.45 Compact + 2 H/C Mags
or
.40 USP + two H/C mags
or
.40 Compact + 2 H/C mags

And I have a Kramer holster for each and every one....:)

[JimP]

it's funny -
my EDC is usually a small benchmade, a cell phone and my M&P fullsize in 9mm. Unless of course I am in uniform....then I have to be unarmed. Go figure....

[joesnuffy]

A reflective Belt and ROE Card. Dude are you in the boy Scouts or what?

THey were mandatory items put out by the CO to be carried at all times

[JimP]

True - if the Muj hit you, just flash your reflective belt a them. if that doesn't stop them and you have to resort to your FPF, just show your ROE card. Commanders seem to think that's the equivalent of a neutron bomb.

I wrote about this assclownery in my book: "Fighting Today's Wars, How America's Laeaders Have Failed Our Warriors".

[Barbarian]

And I have a Kramer holster for each and every one....:)

Sometimes, life is just plain good.

[Rob_Frey]

1. Cell phone
2. Emerson CQC7
3. G19 w/X300 + DG switch
4. Raven Concealment holster
5. Bladetech magazine/flashlight combo pouch holding
6. 1- G17 mag and
7. Surefire 6Z updated with Malkoff drop-in LED and Surefire Clicky tailcap switch

Alternately
8. S&W 642 .38 Spcl +P
9. DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster
10. 2 - Bianchi Speed strips

[Brian C]

This is what I carry every day on my person...

- G19 with Heinie Straight 8 sights, Vickers' mag and slide release, G17 trigger, and a grip plug. Gets carried in a RCS Vanguard 2 or a RCS holster with SF X300 when I'm working plain clothes.
- RCS pouch with 2 G17 reloads
- Emerson CQC7-BW
- RE Factor Tactical bracelet... hard to tell but there's a handcuff key on the buckle, fire starter, P51 can opener, 12' of paracord, 30' of fishing line, fishing hook, and a snare/leader wire
- Mini Bic lighter
- Fisher Space Pen
- Chapstick

I also carry around my badge, wallet, phone, Suunto Core, and keys with another handcuff key on the ring. I'm far from having the knowledge that you all have as far as field craft, and most other things probably, but I enjoy reading and learning about it. This way I'll at least have a small amount of things on my person.

[T7L]

And I have a Kramer holster for each and every one....:)

+1 on Kramer.

Their customer service is awesome. I ordered one in 2008 from their website while I was in AFG. The wait time listed on the website was 4-6 weeks.

It arrived nine days after I clicked the mouse.

They apparently thought that was too long for the APO listed.

Anyhow...

XDS w/ spare 7 rd mag
Benchmade 3550
Wallet
Watch
Keys
Phone

[Skywatch]

A little late to the party, but this is a very interesting (and increasingly relevant) topic. A couple years back, I wrote an article (http://www.peakprosperity.com/blog/practical-survival-skills-101-understanding-emergencies-updated/69372)similar to The Reaper's "be prepared" forum topic, and spun off an EDC article (http://www.peakprosperity.com/blog/understanding-emergencies-every-day-carry/71630) as well, based on a broad approach to managing emergencies. I've changed my thoughts on kit for the civilian/low signature side since then, but here's what I think of as the 'basics':

Line 1 Components

Pocket knife (Benchmade Auto-Stryker)
Lighter/matches
Good Shoes (I like Merrell Radlands)
Thumb drive (on key ring)
P-38 can opener (on key ring)
Multi-tool (Leatherman WAVE)
Rite in the Rain C935 case with the following:
-A notepad with pens, black sharpie and chalk
-Spring Punch
-A rubber band or two
-Safety pins, and a tack
-Bogata Toolset
-Celox Packet
Surefire Z2 with M61L Malkoff upgrade and 17670 battery (rechargable: increases run time from 1 hour to 4, increase lumen output from 60L to 240L)

Optional
Sidearm (I prefer a Glock 26/19, in 9mm)
A reload for your sidearm
A fixed blade knife (I prefer a Shivworks Clinch Pick)
Bogata Toolset
A Paracord bracelet

Thanks for sharing your setups.
Cheers,
Aaron

[DIYPatriot]

Anyhow...

XDS w/ spare 7 rd mag



I've been eyeing the XDs. Having only fired full size 45's, how does it feel in hand? How is the trigger pull and does it have a short reset?

[T7L]

DIY,

It feels good in my hand and the trigger pull reminds me of the G19 but better. Relatively short reset and I dont think I have shot a pistol this small that is this precise. Wait, I take that back, the H&K P7, but that is a whole different story. Recoil is amazingly controlable for a handgun of its size. It will not wear you out after a box (50) of ammo.

You have to fire it to believe it.

MOO

[DIYPatriot]

DIY,

It feels good in my hand and the trigger pull reminds me of the G19 but better. Relatively short reset and I dont think I have shot a pistol this small that is this precise. Wait, I take that back, the H&K P7, but that is a whole different story. Recoil is amazingly controlable for a handgun of its size. It will not wear you out after a box (50) of ammo.

You have to fire it to believe it.

MOO

Thanks for the info. That sounds very encouraging, especially the ergonomics, recoil and your experience with its accuracy. I was a little hesitant because of that (size/accuracy ratio), but I just may have to go search for one, now.

[Utah Bob]

A 1911, a demo knife, a cell phone that doesn't work out here, matches, a demo kniofe, a Visa card and a bottle of acidophilus.;)

[Areise88]

Pen/ Notepad
Wallet
Dog tags/ w Red light
Riggers belt
Folding Pocket knife
Under Armour boots (speed Kills)
M249 Reflex Sight Short barrel (sometimes long depending on terrain)w magpul grip
handgrip of saw contains (extra batteries for optic and allen keys for optic)
Multicams/w pc

[badshot]

Light daily carry (no fanny pack, rifle, or sat phone):

In belt Pouch:
Rebar Leatherman
Magnesium Stick
Leatherman Style-ps
Lansky Blademedic knife sharperner
Multitool Aluminum Pen
Emissive Energy Waterproof mini-light (INOVA X5)
Plain Elastic hair ties
Few feet of thin high strength string
ChloraPrep
2 Band-Aids

Pockets or Waist:
Solitare Mini Mag Lite
Wilson Combat Neck Knife or Custom BearClaw RG-76 (removed gut hook)
Titanium 3inch pocket knife
American Arms Mini Revolver
UltraLight-Titanium Ported 38+P (2inch)

Well made Kangaroo Gloves


its light...even if I do look crooked...:D

[Dusty]

Light daily carry (no fanny back, rifle, or sat phone):

In belt Pouch:

Plain Elastic hair ties
..:D

Mullet or ponytail?

[badshot]

Mullet or ponytail?

Dusty, love your sense of humour...Bald!

[mikem04rubi]

1. Cell phone
2. Emerson CQC7
3. G19 w/X300 + DG switch
4. Raven Concealment holster
5. Bladetech magazine/flashlight combo pouch holding
6. 1- G17 mag and
7. Surefire 6Z updated with Malkoff drop-in LED and Surefire Clicky tailcap switch

Alternately
8. S&W 642 .38 Spcl +P
9. DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster
10. 2 - Bianchi Speed strips
I'm looking into a CQC7 anything you would recommend?
Thank you

[UWOA (RIP)]

Around town:

Glock 19 9mm
3 17 (mags have +2 extender) round magazines
Maglite
Retired badge & ID


Around the country:

Glock 19 mm times 2
6 mags 9mm ammo
S&W 5906
8 mags 9mm ammo
Retired badge & ID

[uplink5]

Depending on the days activities/attire:
Kel Tec PF-9 or Glock 23
Spyderco folding blade
Leatherman Wave
iPhone
And a good attitude....

[TrapperFrank]

Ruger LCP in 380. It suits my needs just fine and can be concealed easily.

[medic&commo]

Glock 23 or Taurus 738 .380
M4 Serber Tool
m&c

[Destrier]

Adjusting my carry wear from my old P220 to a new 1911.

[trunkmonkey]

On Person:
Victronox Soldier pocket knife
CQC 10
Wallet with cards and IDs
Watch
Phone
mini Bic

In School Bag:
Personal Survival Kit contained in sandwich box
-1- qt ziploc bag for emergency water storage
-2- non lubricated condoms for water storage (one for each sock)
-1- Mylar survival blanket
-4- Alcohol prep pads
-1- Fresnel lens
-6- Bandaids
-1- 1oz bottle of iodine
-1- Small bottle of ibuprofen
-1- 1/2 roll of tums
-1- 1/2 oz tube of Neosporin
-1- Package antibacterial wipes
-1- waterproof match case with matches and striker
-1- tube of superglue (in plastic case)
-2- wax birthday candles, yellow
-1- mini Bic
-1- Mini instant coffee packet (we are talking survival)

Quick Clot Belt Trauma Kit
-1- Combat guaze
-2- Eye wash microtubes
-3- Quick Clot Hemostatic pads
-1- SWAT-T Tourniquet
-1- Nitrile Gloves, pair

Sawyer Bite and Sting Kit
Pump
Razor
Afterbite pads
Alcohol prep pads
Instructions

Leatherman Charge Xti
-spare bits
-mini Bic in side sleeve (zip tied plunger)

Surefire E2D
Phone charger
1 qt water bottle (filled between classes)
2 Cliff bars
1 Larue bottle opener
1 Shemagh
Carmex
2 lubricated condoms (I'm an optimist)
10ft of 1" Gorilla tape
Silva whistle, compass, thermometer combo


If I am not at school I add a HK45C loaded with RBCD and a spare mag, all riding on a Kramer belt with an IWB3 in horsehide.


I live in the desert so my priorities are driven by that fact. I carry the Sawyer extractor because there is a high concentration of snakes in my AO. I carry the belt trauma kit mostly because I commute on a motorcycle and must prepare for the eventuality that I will have an accident or be hit by a car, with a secondary purpose of stopping bleeding if myself or another student is injured. Since I am unable to carry a handgun I have opted for the E2D and CQC10 to increase my survivability in the event of a violent encounter. I live approx 15mi from my school with two sources of water in between which is a god send here in AZ. All gear weighs in at about 5 lbs in addition to my school supplies which would be offloaded en route during an emergency situation.

On my motorcycle I carry a set of Frog togs rain gear which can be used as intended, and also as a windproof layer in the event of storms, rain or dust. My Cordula and Kevlar rain gaiters, when used in conjunction with jeans and boots, make a passable, improvised snake gaiter. I also carry a heavy sweatshirt on my bike year round, because a well insulated 98.6 degrees sure beats a non insulated 120 degrees.

[Flagg]

EDC:

Phone
wallet/cash/ID
Gerber/Harsey Air Ranger
200+ Lumen CREE torch running a single AA
Lighter
pen/paper


EDC Winter:

Same as above, but in winter puffer jacket(or Army smock as needed) also:

Multi-tool
X-small red/white light Petzl headlamp
Silva Compass
Magnesium fire starter
Lighter
Two small waterproof match tubes, one with matches, the other with cotton balls saturated with petroleum jelly
Small roll of tape
Spork
Folding "mooching cup"
Sugarfree gum
Spare AA
Small homemade survival kit in Altoids tin

Altoids tin survival kit:

Trick novelty birthday candles
Mirror
Iodine
Fishing line
fishing hooks/sinkers/swivel
condoms
tweezers
Z-Pack/Doxy
Loperamide
Paracetemol
Aluminium foil
Hoochie cord
Plastic bag

Vehicle:

Half tank of diesel is "empty"
Self-recovery kit
4 litres of water
Full First Aid Kit
Hand sanitizer & baby wipes
2 cans of Turkey Spam and some energy bars
2 cheap 12v USB chargers
200+ Lumen CREE torch(single AA with spare)
Spare ALICE pack in the backseat of my double cab when not used as family trickster
Tarp

[Dusty]

EDC:

Phone
wallet/cash/ID
Gerber/Harsey Air Ranger
200+ Lumen CREE torch running a single AA
Lighter
pen/paper


EDC Winter:

Same as above, but in winter puffer jacket(or Army smock as needed) also:

Multi-tool
X-small red/white light Petzl headlamp
Silva Compass
Magnesium fire starter
Lighter
Two small waterproof match tubes, one with matches, the other with cotton balls saturated with petroleum jelly
Small roll of tape
Spork
Folding "mooching cup"
Sugarfree gum
Spare AA
Small homemade survival kit in Altoids tin

Altoids tin survival kit:

Trick novelty birthday candles
Mirror
Iodine
Fishing line
fishing hooks/sinkers/swivel
condoms
tweezers
Z-Pack/Doxy
Loperamide
Paracetemol
Aluminium foil
Hoochie cord
Plastic bag

Vehicle:

Half tank of diesel is "empty"
Self-recovery kit
4 litres of water
Full First Aid Kit
Hand sanitizer & baby wipes
2 cans of Turkey Spam and some energy bars
2 cheap 12v USB chargers
200+ Lumen CREE torch(single AA with spare)
Spare ALICE pack in the backseat of my double cab when not used as family trickster
Tarp

How much fishing line, and what's "hootchie" cord?:munchin

[Flagg]

How much fishing line, and what's "hootchie" cord?:munchin

Hoochie cord is nylon cord we use for the 6 ends of our hoochies/shelters and for section/platoon harbour track plans in close country.

It's issued down here as a consumable in black.

From memory I think it's 2.5mm thick……can't recall the break strength on it, but certainly less than 550 cord(and a good bit thinner).

From memory I've got 6m(about 20 feet) of fishing line and hoochie cord each.

On my primary ALICE Pack I run both hoochie cord and 550 cord in a weaved pack handle on the frame that stows away with some "calamari ring" slices of bicycle inner tube rubber so if I run our of either as a needed consumable I can always unravel my pack handle for a bit of spare.

To be honest, the 6m is based on just fooling around a bit and space/weight consideration. I haven't tried to "live" it.

I help run a course with a survival phase and I'd like to consider incorporating a self-made survival kit component into it for self-learning/development, so this thread(and others) is helpful in that effort.

[The Reaper]

I just ordered several short rolls of Spectra braided line off eBay from a company in Hong Kong.

At $3.50 per roll, delivered, I don't know how they can do it, but if the line is genuine, it is going in my kit.

I am retiring the very cool but low capacity peanut lighter for a mini-BIC.

I did get an inexpensive Cree headlamp for Christmas that is incredibly powerful and is rechargable. Not for my EDC or kit, but it is pretty handy at night, especially when scanning for wildlife.

TR

[Dusty]

Hoochie cord is nylon cord we use for the 6 ends of our hoochies/shelters and for section/platoon harbour track plans in close country.

It's issued down here as a consumable in black.

From memory I think it's 2.5mm thick……can't recall the break strength on it, but certainly less than 550 cord(and a good bit thinner).

From memory I've got 6m(about 20 feet) of fishing line and hoochie cord each.

On my primary ALICE Pack I run both hoochie cord and 550 cord in a weaved pack handle on the frame that stows away with some "calamari ring" slices of bicycle inner tube rubber so if I run our of either as a needed consumable I can always unravel my pack handle for a bit of spare.

To be honest, the 6m is based on just fooling around a bit and space/weight consideration. I haven't tried to "live" it.

I help run a course with a survival phase and I'd like to consider incorporating a self-made survival kit component into it for self-learning/development, so this thread(and others) is helpful in that effort.

Any food down there you can set snares to catch?

[Flagg]

Any food down there you can set snares to catch?

Heaps of rabbits/hares(incredible density in some places)
Heaps of possums(not exactly tasty but it's calories)

Wild goats, pigs, deer galore

Also heaps of freshwater edible eels and small fish in waterways.

And plenty of forage foods.

[badshot]

edible eels

Just nick your leg and put it in the water for awhile Dusty :D

[Dusty]

Just nick your leg and put it in the water for awhile Dusty :D

Right. I'll do that, next time I shave my gams. :D

[apft300]

OFF DUTY EDC
Ruger LCP .380 w/ extended magazine
+1 extended magazine
Zip Cuffs
Surefire 6P
Torch
5.11 Folder
cuff key

a good cigar.

I always wanted to carry a micro .45, but came to the realization that should I have to use my weapon one day, it'd be held in evidence for 2-3 years. With that in mind, I opted for the best, low-cost (read cheapest), most accurate and concealable weapon I could carry on my smaller frame.

[MR2]

I always wanted to carry a micro .45, but came to the realization that should I have to use my weapon one day, it'd be held in evidence for 2-3 years.

That's why I bought two - remember two is one, one is none.

[AW2]

I always carry a Sig P226 or SP2022 IWB, Ruger LC9 if necessary.

(HK .40 at work)

CRKT M16-13SFG or Spyderco resilience
Wallet
Keys that have flint and a striker
one or two handcuff keys

Sometimes a Streamlight protac

[Sire24657]

As it has been a bit since the last post here, and with some incidents on domestic terror, has anyone changed their EDC in any significant manner?

[frostfire]

at 00:58 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQitl0qJBYo
at 00:38 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1D18R9oOnU
at 11:20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sctalwn1x6Q
я надеюсь, что вы говорите России :D

I've been testing this latest mall ninja gear. Approx 7 seconds from start to 5 holes through thoracic and 1 hole in cranium. Faster if I dont extend the stock first. If I see some Nice attack copycat a**hole, that jihadi won't make it pass 100m
I enhance the covert nature with feel-the-Bern, save the whale, coexist, and make love not war pins and stickers :cool:
much to my surprise, you can split OBR/SR25 upper w 34mm optic and its lower and they fit too!

[JJ_BPK]

я надеюсь, что вы говорите России :D


Достаточно только , чтобы получить дешевую проститутку и пиво

I'd love to have a Yugo M92,, in FA..

But as EDC?? I feel we are moving from a simple statement for personal protection,, to some uber level combination of "hunger games" and "game of thrones".

To me EDC is "what's in your pockets".

If you start up-armoring for street warfare, you are dangerously close to becoming a mall-ninja..

I don't want to belittle those that subscribe to prepping.
I do think there is a place for battle preparedness..
I just don't see EDC as the topic..

My $00.00002 :munchin

[Sdiver]

As it has been a bit since the last post here, and with some incidents on domestic terror, has anyone changed their EDC in any significant manner?

I'm carrying more ammo.

[frostfire]

To me EDC is "what's in your pockets".

ah, in that case I start carrrying an extra lawyer business card :D

[doctom54]

at 00:58 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQitl0qJBYo
at 00:38 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1D18R9oOnU
at 11:20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sctalwn1x6Q
я надеюсь, что вы говорите России :D

I've been testing this latest mall ninja gear. Approx 7 seconds from start to 5 holes through thoracic and 1 hole in cranium. Faster if I dont extend the stock first. If I see some Nice attack copycat a**hole, that jihadi won't make it pass 100m
I enhance the covert nature with feel-the-Bern, save the whale, coexist, and make love not war pins and stickers :cool:
much to my surprise, you can split OBR/SR25 upper w 34mm optic and its lower and they fit too!

NOT an EDC but a Sling pack I fixed up about 5 years ago to carry in a specific place.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o240/doctom54/P1010293.jpg (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/doctom54/media/P1010293.jpg.html)

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o240/doctom54/P1010292.jpg (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/doctom54/media/P1010292.jpg.html)

[frostfire]

I'd love to have a Yugo M92,, in FA..


I'd rather have AKc-74y. IMHOO, the 5.45x39 is so much more manageable from short barrel compared to 7.62, even 5.56
Looks like those 5.11 mall ninja covert bag is more popular with the Russian
At 01:50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WdkClOBZiQ

and check out this redneck-engineering-russian way of concealment in plain sight!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9886C53I2lM