EDC items, how do you do you carry it all?
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We do this often.
Glock 19 IWB.
Spare Glock 17 Mag in appropriate spot.
mag light solitaire on key ring.
Rescue knife rt pocket.
Stream light polytech left cargo pocket.
Cell phone.
First aid knowledge in my head. Gotta add a TQ cause honestly that's the one thing that can most impact survival that can be done instantly. Maybe a small quick clot pouch.
ETA, I have tried off body carry in various bags or fanny packs....back when they didnt scream gun bag...and that's the only way I was able to carry more stuff. Also fluffy people have more real estate on their waist. Being not so fluffy anymore I'm limited.
Glock 19 IWB.
Spare Glock 17 Mag in appropriate spot.
mag light solitaire on key ring.
Rescue knife rt pocket.
Stream light polytech left cargo pocket.
Cell phone.
First aid knowledge in my head. Gotta add a TQ cause honestly that's the one thing that can most impact survival that can be done instantly. Maybe a small quick clot pouch.
ETA, I have tried off body carry in various bags or fanny packs....back when they didnt scream gun bag...and that's the only way I was able to carry more stuff. Also fluffy people have more real estate on their waist. Being not so fluffy anymore I'm limited.
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I read that on the phone I carry.
Concealed.
No hair and I keep a roll of paper towels in every vehicle.
Answered by msharley:
OT note: Make the switch to sublingual spray. It's bulkier but it lasts far, far longer and, IME, is more effective if you get the right brand. The stuff from Dynamit Nobel might as well be water.
My EDC -
- Right side:
- Emergency inhaler and nitroglycerin in the cargo pocket.
- Keys on a spring-retracted keeper in the front pocket.
- Knife clipped in the knife pocket.
- Nothing in the back pocket.
- Pistol on the belt at 4 o'clock.
- Left side:
- Phone in the cargo pocket.
- Change or anything I just need to stuff in a pocket in the front pocket.
- Spare mag in the mag pocket.
- Wallet in the back pocket.
I use a Maxpedition Fatboy Versipak for EDC, been doing so for over 10 years. Except for airline travel, I have carried it every single time I leave the house (except walking the dog, bicycling, formal events). Have never once misplaced it or forgotten it somewhere.
It holds my Saddleback wallet, cell phone, two knives (Spyderco and Swiss Army), a Leatherman Ti Charge w/ tool bits, a small flashlight, monocular, flashdrives, ear buds, backup Ruger LCP, extra mag for my primary carry, Glock G43 which is on my right hip side. Only thing I carry in my front pockets are keys, never use my back pockets. I hate carrying a bunch of stuff in my pockets.
Back over 10 years ago, there was a huge gas pipeline explosion in a CA residential neighborhood and I remember reading that many folks had literally seconds to escape their homes, only grabbing keys to their cars, some in bare feet. Ever since, I had this bag always ready to grab.
It holds my Saddleback wallet, cell phone, two knives (Spyderco and Swiss Army), a Leatherman Ti Charge w/ tool bits, a small flashlight, monocular, flashdrives, ear buds, backup Ruger LCP, extra mag for my primary carry, Glock G43 which is on my right hip side. Only thing I carry in my front pockets are keys, never use my back pockets. I hate carrying a bunch of stuff in my pockets.
Back over 10 years ago, there was a huge gas pipeline explosion in a CA residential neighborhood and I remember reading that many folks had literally seconds to escape their homes, only grabbing keys to their cars, some in bare feet. Ever since, I had this bag always ready to grab.
So, a murse.I use a Maxpedition Fatboy Versipak for EDC, been doing so for over 10 years. Except for airline travel, I have carried it every single time I leave the house (except walking the dog, bicycling, formal events). Have never once misplaced it or forgotten it somewhere.
It holds my Saddleback wallet, cell phone, two knives (Spyderco and Swiss Army), a Leatherman Ti Charge w/ tool bits, a small flashlight, monocular, flashdrives, ear buds, backup Ruger LCP, extra mag for my primary carry, Glock G43 which is on my right hip side. Only thing I carry in my front pockets are keys, never use my back pockets. I hate carrying a bunch of stuff in my pockets.
Back over 10 years ago, there was a huge gas pipeline explosion in a CA residential neighborhood and I remember reading that many folks had literally seconds to escape their homes, only grabbing keys to their cars, some in bare feet. Ever since, I had this bag always ready to grab.
Just messing with you. Mostly.Thanks for the heads up on the inhaler?
I'll have a chat with the Dr. (got to see what the insurance covers?)
You don't inhale. You spray it under the tongue. Unlike the pills, it doesn't lose potency 30 days after you open the bottle nor does it disintegrate into powder when you carry it around. Once you've used it, you won't go back.
Note that the stuff manufactured by Dynamit Nobel is by far the most common on the market and it's close to useless. You'll feel nothing (no headache, no burning, no relief) when you take it. If you get nitro spray at CVS, that's all they'll provide. PM me if you're really interested and I'll track down the stuff I carry and send you the details.
I did that for years back when I needed to also carry tools to work on computers. I just don't have enough crap to cart around anymore, though, so it has lots more volume that I'll ever use.
I should probably stock it up with second-tier needs and leave it in the front closet as a mini-go-bag. Thanks for making me think about that.
Hey Ben,
Got a Dr. appt soon.....
I'll talk with him then....
Really appreciate the heads up....
Later, Mark
Yeah, I bought one years ago, but never used it.
It's in the ammo closet, I think I'll do the same.
FireInTheWire
Caprock Crusader
Depends on what I'm doing, where I'm going or where I'm at.
I only carry my EDC handgun IWB in a Sticky Holster, and my open assist pocket knife in my right pocket using a clip. (btw, the knife is on me 99% for utility 1% old habit, and 0% self defense)
No spare magazines on my person. If I need more than 16 10mm rounds I have more trouble than a second mag is going to get me out of.
Wallet is always in my right front pocket same as my knife. (never understood the back pocket wallet thing)
Keys left front pocket.
Phone? I hate that thing and since my wife bought me an Apple Watch, I leave the POS phone at home.
I think that some people overthink the EDC required equipment list.
I prefer the minimalist approach and focus more on my surroundings and avoiding bad situations.
No spare magazines on my person. If I need more than 16 10mm rounds I have more trouble than a second mag is going to get me out of.
Wallet is always in my right front pocket same as my knife. (never understood the back pocket wallet thing)
Keys left front pocket.
Phone? I hate that thing and since my wife bought me an Apple Watch, I leave the POS phone at home.
I think that some people overthink the EDC required equipment list.
I prefer the minimalist approach and focus more on my surroundings and avoiding bad situations.
Second mag is for when Murphy pisses in your ear and your primary magazine fails for whatever reason more so than needing an additional xxx rounds.
In my max-pad-perdition I carry tampons and other girl stuff...wait, I'ma man, not some beta-fkin male.
A gun, spare fully loaded mag, a knife, a wallet...good enuff
...what no 50,000 candle power flashlight, portable winch, a bull-horn, 500' of climbing rope, a rape kit, and of course panty shields, I'm good to go...girlfriend.
GDammit!
Quit pretending you're in a fking Mad Max movie...
A gun, spare fully loaded mag, a knife, a wallet...good enuff
...what no 50,000 candle power flashlight, portable winch, a bull-horn, 500' of climbing rope, a rape kit, and of course panty shields, I'm good to go...girlfriend.
GDammit!
Quit pretending you're in a fking Mad Max movie...
The static line is actually in my truck with my other high angle rescue gear, but that is work related more so than EDC. And my flashlights are only 1k-1500 candle power SureFires.
thescoutranch
TN Transplant - We love living in TX
Hey Ben,
You mentioned a knife pocket and a magazine pocket in your post. What type of pants has those options?
TIA
