Chenoo
A few notes....
Lock picks are not legal to carry every day in some areas without a license to use them. If you get stopped, a cop can hold you over carrying burglary tools. Combine that with a gun and....well....
Most button compasses are not worth it. Their accuracy, as well as ability to be affected by metal, is highly questionable and variable.
Not even basic stuff like a bandage were included. Any urban kit should also include a bandana or something like (they serve as head cover, mouth cover, sediment filter, and more in addition to standard bandana functions) as well as some sort of means to write (usually a Sharpie or the like.
I consider the contents shown in that vid about 50% of the components of a worth while EDC.
Lock picks are not legal to carry every day in some areas without a license to use them. If you get stopped, a cop can hold you over carrying burglary tools. Combine that with a gun and....well....
Most button compasses are not worth it. Their accuracy, as well as ability to be affected by metal, is highly questionable and variable.
Not even basic stuff like a bandage were included. Any urban kit should also include a bandana or something like (they serve as head cover, mouth cover, sediment filter, and more in addition to standard bandana functions) as well as some sort of means to write (usually a Sharpie or the like.
I consider the contents shown in that vid about 50% of the components of a worth while EDC.
Pistol
2 spare magazines
Defensive folding knife
Multi tool
Flashlight
Lighter
Tourniquette
Pair of latex gloves
Bottle of hand sanitizer
Emergency cash
All the above can be carried without a bag.
2 spare magazines
Defensive folding knife
Multi tool
Flashlight
Lighter
Tourniquette
Pair of latex gloves
Bottle of hand sanitizer
Emergency cash
All the above can be carried without a bag.
Thanks for posting hadn't seen any of his vids before. I will have to check out a few others.
As he mentioned this video was what you actually carry on your body. Things like bandages, FAK and pens (and a small notepad) I normally keep in a bag that is with me. Heck if I feel like getting my geek on I use a British MK VII gas mask bag with a leather strap just like what Indiana Jones used. Great thing about that it is it doesn't scream "tactical" like my Maxpedition bags do instead it just screams "geek". I also keep a CLIF bar, an altoid tin kit, a small digital camera and monocular. There is plenty of room left for me to stick a digital tablet or other things in there depending on the day. Heck if I am hiking trails in a wet area (think down around the Columbia River Gorge or the coast) I can even stick a folded up poncho in there.
I do however normally pack a bandana in my back pocket or one of my cargo pockets. A button compass while not ideal is better than nothing so long as you know its limitations and what to keep it away from.
I do have to say my MK VII bag has a perfect size pouch for a Silva Guide compass. Then there is always the compass and GPS built into my smart phone that I can use as well providing it isn't some situation where I would ditch it.
As he mentioned this video was what you actually carry on your body. Things like bandages, FAK and pens (and a small notepad) I normally keep in a bag that is with me. Heck if I feel like getting my geek on I use a British MK VII gas mask bag with a leather strap just like what Indiana Jones used. Great thing about that it is it doesn't scream "tactical" like my Maxpedition bags do instead it just screams "geek". I also keep a CLIF bar, an altoid tin kit, a small digital camera and monocular. There is plenty of room left for me to stick a digital tablet or other things in there depending on the day. Heck if I am hiking trails in a wet area (think down around the Columbia River Gorge or the coast) I can even stick a folded up poncho in there.
I do however normally pack a bandana in my back pocket or one of my cargo pockets. A button compass while not ideal is better than nothing so long as you know its limitations and what to keep it away from.
I do have to say my MK VII bag has a perfect size pouch for a Silva Guide compass. Then there is always the compass and GPS built into my smart phone that I can use as well providing it isn't some situation where I would ditch it.
well in canada lock picks are only illegal in Alberta, saskatchewan and one more place i forget, but everywhere else in canada it's legal and you don't need a license
Think it's hard thinking about EDC in urban areas, try nyc. Wouldn't be surprising if one day carrying a pen is illegal unless you're a lawyer or student. Here you have to get creative...
Good on you for the flashlight.
Many don't include flashlights in their EDC, but they've been critical in two real world situations I've encountered. Both involved a loss of electrical power in high-rises - one was an admin building at a university, the other a large hotel, in both cases during severe storms. In both cases the emergency stairwells were concrete, windowless, and unlit, and people were feeling their way down the flights of stairs in the dark. If the grid/power fails, there are many situations where it's very dark inside buildings even during daylight hours.
Many don't include flashlights in their EDC, but they've been critical in two real world situations I've encountered. Both involved a loss of electrical power in high-rises - one was an admin building at a university, the other a large hotel, in both cases during severe storms. In both cases the emergency stairwells were concrete, windowless, and unlit, and people were feeling their way down the flights of stairs in the dark. If the grid/power fails, there are many situations where it's very dark inside buildings even during daylight hours.
I carry three layers of EDC with each layer adding to the utility of the last.
Basically, in my pants pockets I carry a storm proof, floating lighter, a small pocket knife, a leather bound note pad, a hanging from the belt watch with built in short range LED light, (I wear a belt even with pants I don't need it with to have it with me too) in addition to the usual card wallet, cash, keys etc.
If I am going to be out for quite a while, or am going out late alone, I add a tactical/EMT folder I have and a powerful tac lite.
The next layer is my jacket. In an inside pocket I have a belt sheath that holds my tried and true Gerber multi tool and a mini-maglite. I stash a little money (usually a $20), a pair of tickets for public transit, and some spare change in two hidden pockets. Also in the coat I have a small container holding some ibuprofen, some Tylenol, some Tums, and some Imodiums.
The next layer is my Maxpedition Fatboy bag. I carry it when I am going long distances from home or to work. It is a mini GHB in a lot of ways. Most of the exterior compartments are filled with gear (but there is still lots of room left in 90% of them; I leave it that way as if conditions warrant it I would add to the contents things I would not normally carry in public), and most of the inner large compartment is empty for stuff I may need to take with me or buy while I am out.
Inside it I have 600ml water bottle. Under it, in the bottle space, I stuffed a SOL Emergency Bivy. In the top pouch of the lid I keep a couple pens and mechanical pencils, a compact fold up shopping bag, a butane lighter, a small coin pouch (with a couple transit tickets, a couple bucks in change, and a $20). In the pouch flap below the top pouch I keep a pack of my business cards and magnets, a small spray bottle of Lysol, and a small bottle on anti-bacterial no soap hand wash.
The face pouch underneath the flap holds a note pad and a couple pens. The zippered pouch beneath it holds a spare house key on the key hanger, a journal size Rite in the Rain notebook, an assortment of single serving drink powders (Tang and others) and a roll of Life Savers.
The small utility side pouch holds: 25ft paracord, a trio of Sharpies (red, black, blue), several sets of spare batteries for the lights I carry as well as for things like my music player, a small tac lite, a clone of the tactical/EMT folder mentioned precious, a Leatherman (don't recall the type...and old Wingman I think), a whistle, and a small (like 1.5 inch on a side) tape measure. In the unzippered pouch behind that pouch, I keep a full size black bandana in a Ziploc to keep it dry and clean.
The only thing in the main pouch is a sandwich size Ziploc freezer bag holding a small pack of bandaids, a small tube of hand lotion, a bottle of eye drops, a pack of cough drops, and a small pack of kleenex.
I keep the zippered carry concealed pouch empty (in case I need it) and have the internal mount velcro magazine and pistol holder for it.
I am looking for a small signal mirror, small but reliable compass (last one broke), and a decent city map (last one WAY out of date) to add to this kit.
Technically, I guess you could say I have another level sometimes, but it sort of is a "only use or carry when SHTF". Any time I leave town or leave the Island, I take my small Urban BOB in the car with me. It is way more than a GHB (Get Home Bag), but it focuses its BOB contents on the thought I will be using it in or near an urban environ (like gettting home from a hotel say)...so, less wilderness survival gear for example. It is not quite a full on BOB either, so I call it my Urban BOB...a step between a BOB and a GHB.
It is a full on, survival mode, bag in a small civilian style backpack used at a lot of schools around here.
Basically, in my pants pockets I carry a storm proof, floating lighter, a small pocket knife, a leather bound note pad, a hanging from the belt watch with built in short range LED light, (I wear a belt even with pants I don't need it with to have it with me too) in addition to the usual card wallet, cash, keys etc.
If I am going to be out for quite a while, or am going out late alone, I add a tactical/EMT folder I have and a powerful tac lite.
The next layer is my jacket. In an inside pocket I have a belt sheath that holds my tried and true Gerber multi tool and a mini-maglite. I stash a little money (usually a $20), a pair of tickets for public transit, and some spare change in two hidden pockets. Also in the coat I have a small container holding some ibuprofen, some Tylenol, some Tums, and some Imodiums.
The next layer is my Maxpedition Fatboy bag. I carry it when I am going long distances from home or to work. It is a mini GHB in a lot of ways. Most of the exterior compartments are filled with gear (but there is still lots of room left in 90% of them; I leave it that way as if conditions warrant it I would add to the contents things I would not normally carry in public), and most of the inner large compartment is empty for stuff I may need to take with me or buy while I am out.
Inside it I have 600ml water bottle. Under it, in the bottle space, I stuffed a SOL Emergency Bivy. In the top pouch of the lid I keep a couple pens and mechanical pencils, a compact fold up shopping bag, a butane lighter, a small coin pouch (with a couple transit tickets, a couple bucks in change, and a $20). In the pouch flap below the top pouch I keep a pack of my business cards and magnets, a small spray bottle of Lysol, and a small bottle on anti-bacterial no soap hand wash.
The face pouch underneath the flap holds a note pad and a couple pens. The zippered pouch beneath it holds a spare house key on the key hanger, a journal size Rite in the Rain notebook, an assortment of single serving drink powders (Tang and others) and a roll of Life Savers.
The small utility side pouch holds: 25ft paracord, a trio of Sharpies (red, black, blue), several sets of spare batteries for the lights I carry as well as for things like my music player, a small tac lite, a clone of the tactical/EMT folder mentioned precious, a Leatherman (don't recall the type...and old Wingman I think), a whistle, and a small (like 1.5 inch on a side) tape measure. In the unzippered pouch behind that pouch, I keep a full size black bandana in a Ziploc to keep it dry and clean.
The only thing in the main pouch is a sandwich size Ziploc freezer bag holding a small pack of bandaids, a small tube of hand lotion, a bottle of eye drops, a pack of cough drops, and a small pack of kleenex.
I keep the zippered carry concealed pouch empty (in case I need it) and have the internal mount velcro magazine and pistol holder for it.
I am looking for a small signal mirror, small but reliable compass (last one broke), and a decent city map (last one WAY out of date) to add to this kit.
Technically, I guess you could say I have another level sometimes, but it sort of is a "only use or carry when SHTF". Any time I leave town or leave the Island, I take my small Urban BOB in the car with me. It is way more than a GHB (Get Home Bag), but it focuses its BOB contents on the thought I will be using it in or near an urban environ (like gettting home from a hotel say)...so, less wilderness survival gear for example. It is not quite a full on BOB either, so I call it my Urban BOB...a step between a BOB and a GHB.
It is a full on, survival mode, bag in a small civilian style backpack used at a lot of schools around here.
I think that you would be better off learning very well how to get around (and out of) your city than trying to navegate by compass...
There are parts of just about any big city that you really don't want to stumble into.
There are parts of just about any big city that you really don't want to stumble into.
Been living in cities my whole life. I carry a lot in my EDC backback, and here is what i use the most often:
- cell phone
- water, food
- hand sanitizer
- headlamp
- pen & paper
- first aid kit (boo-boo kit)
Here is what i use occasionally:
- back-up battery for cell phone
- scissors
- duct tape
- multi-tool
- zip ties
Here is what i haven't used, but carry:
- trauma kit
- mini am/fm radio + headphones
- work gloves (for earthquake rubble)
- Redi-Mask (N95 respirator w/ eye protection)
- pepper spray
- knife
- compass
- map
- lighter
- eyeglasses
- bandana
- water purification tabs
- back-up batteries for headlamp
Here is what i don't carry and haven't needed:
- lock pick
- handheld flashlight (got the headlamp)
- gun
- signal mirror
- cell phone
- water, food
- hand sanitizer
- headlamp
- pen & paper
- first aid kit (boo-boo kit)
Here is what i use occasionally:
- back-up battery for cell phone
- scissors
- duct tape
- multi-tool
- zip ties
Here is what i haven't used, but carry:
- trauma kit
- mini am/fm radio + headphones
- work gloves (for earthquake rubble)
- Redi-Mask (N95 respirator w/ eye protection)
- pepper spray
- knife
- compass
- map
- lighter
- eyeglasses
- bandana
- water purification tabs
- back-up batteries for headlamp
Here is what i don't carry and haven't needed:
- lock pick
- handheld flashlight (got the headlamp)
- gun
- signal mirror
I posted this to the comments on the video. Gloves are a must!
After 25+ years in the fire service, I can say, my number one "tool"... GLOVES!
Heavy leather gloves let you break glass, rip through siding, sheet rock, remove rubble, handle hot and cold, slide rope, breach cars, FIGHT, climb over security fences, prevent injuries, etc... A glove can also be used like a dust mask, place the hand hole over your mouth and let it filter out the particles. Some gloves can be used to strain large particles from pond water if the glove is somewhat porous. You can also store items inside the gloves like, latex gloves or breakables like a phone or compass, you can hide cash in one of the finger holes. With gloves on, I've ripped the siding off mobile homes and entered through the wall in seconds to perform search and rescue. I could go on, but you get the idea. They may or may not be something you carry on your person (maybe in cargo pants), but I keep them in my carry bag, trunk, tool kit, "glove box" and by my front and back doors. I like several styles (personal needs) but if I can only choose one pair, quality leather work gloves are well worth the investment. It's like having a good pair of shoes or boots. If you don't protect your hands and feet, you may find yourself in a world of hurt. A person preparing for any type environment, NEEDS GLOVES. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for the vid!
After 25+ years in the fire service, I can say, my number one "tool"... GLOVES!
Heavy leather gloves let you break glass, rip through siding, sheet rock, remove rubble, handle hot and cold, slide rope, breach cars, FIGHT, climb over security fences, prevent injuries, etc... A glove can also be used like a dust mask, place the hand hole over your mouth and let it filter out the particles. Some gloves can be used to strain large particles from pond water if the glove is somewhat porous. You can also store items inside the gloves like, latex gloves or breakables like a phone or compass, you can hide cash in one of the finger holes. With gloves on, I've ripped the siding off mobile homes and entered through the wall in seconds to perform search and rescue. I could go on, but you get the idea. They may or may not be something you carry on your person (maybe in cargo pants), but I keep them in my carry bag, trunk, tool kit, "glove box" and by my front and back doors. I like several styles (personal needs) but if I can only choose one pair, quality leather work gloves are well worth the investment. It's like having a good pair of shoes or boots. If you don't protect your hands and feet, you may find yourself in a world of hurt. A person preparing for any type environment, NEEDS GLOVES. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for the vid!
Chenoo,
I am curious (not criticizing)
This is the second time I have seen some one refer to this particular video. What attracted you to this one? Have you watched other EDC vid's on youtube as there are a ton of them and in my opinion this is one of the more lame video's. Have you seen others?
He more or less mentioned his phone, money, flashlight, knife etc....pretty basic stuff. Many of the EDC video's put his to shame in my opinon for EDC options.
Just had a chance to watch the video and realized that with a few exceptions, I've been EDCing everything he mentioned for at least the last 10 yrs.
I don't carry a gun as I don't own a gun (yet) but can't legally CCW a handgun here anyways.
My compass stays in my BOB. I can use one of several compass, GPS maps or navigation apps on my iPhone.
My Bogota titanium lock pick set was misplaced a while back.
On me I EDC the following:
LF pocket - iPhone
LR or side cargo pocket - Wallet with cash, cards, 16Gb micro USB key, couple transit tokens.
RF pocket - Folding knives - currently ZT0656 & Spyderco Ladybugin FR pocket.
RR pocket - On dangler clipped to belt: SAK Midnight MiniChamp & Leatherman Squirt P4, 4Sevens Ti whistle, small EDC Depot pill fob with Advil.
On same clip but different dangler are my keys and Nite Glow tritium fob.
In belt pouch between key clip and belt loop - LumaPower Incendio RCR123 LED flashlight.
Clipped on belt loop above front right pocket - 4Sevens Mini MLR2 (CR2) LED flashlight (backup light)
Misc other items in pockets include contact drops, gum, cigarettes.
My day pack and BOB include Leatherman Wave v2 with bit attachments kit, ESEE Izula II, SAK Stayglow Huntsman, extra batteries, Canon S90 P&S camera, N95 mask, pens, charger cables, first aid kit, spare glasses, reading glasses, contacts, contact drops and cleaner, wipes, Pills (allergy, pain, TUMs), bandana, work gloves, 50ft paracord, merino wool socks and a bunch of other items I'm probably forgetting.
Here are a few EDC pics from throughout the years:
2006 or so:
Also from around 2006 or so:
From summer 2008:
From summer 2010:
This is probably one of the last EDC pics I took and it's from Feb 2011:
Reminds me that I should take some up to date pics, speaking of which, sorry if I posted too many!
I don't carry a gun as I don't own a gun (yet) but can't legally CCW a handgun here anyways.
My compass stays in my BOB. I can use one of several compass, GPS maps or navigation apps on my iPhone.
My Bogota titanium lock pick set was misplaced a while back.
On me I EDC the following:
LF pocket - iPhone
LR or side cargo pocket - Wallet with cash, cards, 16Gb micro USB key, couple transit tokens.
RF pocket - Folding knives - currently ZT0656 & Spyderco Ladybugin FR pocket.
RR pocket - On dangler clipped to belt: SAK Midnight MiniChamp & Leatherman Squirt P4, 4Sevens Ti whistle, small EDC Depot pill fob with Advil.
On same clip but different dangler are my keys and Nite Glow tritium fob.
In belt pouch between key clip and belt loop - LumaPower Incendio RCR123 LED flashlight.
Clipped on belt loop above front right pocket - 4Sevens Mini MLR2 (CR2) LED flashlight (backup light)
Misc other items in pockets include contact drops, gum, cigarettes.
My day pack and BOB include Leatherman Wave v2 with bit attachments kit, ESEE Izula II, SAK Stayglow Huntsman, extra batteries, Canon S90 P&S camera, N95 mask, pens, charger cables, first aid kit, spare glasses, reading glasses, contacts, contact drops and cleaner, wipes, Pills (allergy, pain, TUMs), bandana, work gloves, 50ft paracord, merino wool socks and a bunch of other items I'm probably forgetting.
Here are a few EDC pics from throughout the years:
2006 or so:
Also from around 2006 or so:
From summer 2008:
From summer 2010:
This is probably one of the last EDC pics I took and it's from Feb 2011:
Reminds me that I should take some up to date pics, speaking of which, sorry if I posted too many!
I go through phases of being super prepared , and then ... Not.
I am consistent with the three big ones : knife , pistol , flashlight. The knife and light get a lot of use. The sidearm makes me comforted.
There's a gap though. I think a small "get home bag " is in order. Left in the car , fit for maybe a 1 day hike through chaotic stuff.
My car is loaded with " car problem " solutions. Siphon , bolt cutters etc.
My BoB is functional and used & tweaked most weekends.
My BoL is under constant upgrade.
I am consistent with the three big ones : knife , pistol , flashlight. The knife and light get a lot of use. The sidearm makes me comforted.
There's a gap though. I think a small "get home bag " is in order. Left in the car , fit for maybe a 1 day hike through chaotic stuff.
My car is loaded with " car problem " solutions. Siphon , bolt cutters etc.
My BoB is functional and used & tweaked most weekends.
My BoL is under constant upgrade.
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