Boys at any age look like boys, with their love for various pocket knives, multi-tools and everything else with the prefix “tactical”. That is why in the West there is a real army of adherents of the philosophy of “EDC”.
EDC (Everyday Carry) – «what I carry with me every day” This is a set of devices and gadgets that can be useful to the owner in a variety of situations, from repairing a shelf while visiting relatives to a sudden zombie apocalypse. Everyone collects an EDC set according to their needs and level of paranoia.
Here are some examples of Western EDCs:
In Russia, the EDC movement is in its infancy, because most of the cool stuff is made and sold only in America, and here it either costs a fortune (For example, I saw a titanium cardholder with a built-in multi-tool for 82 thousand rubles.), or are imported from China in the form of a replica of frankly poor quality.
But everything is not so bad and now we are together A well-assembled basic, high-quality EDC kit that will contain everything you need for daily use, spending only 10,000 rubles:
Useful multitool
Compact and memorable flashlight
Eternal lighter
Tactical pen
Waterproof notebook
Organizer (pouch) for carrying
As you can see, there is nothing strange. Any knives, micro-towels, titanium tweezers And everything else that we honestly need in a modern city is not so necessary. All the items from our list can really come in handy in the urban rhythm, and also collected them in a single color schemeso you can take beautiful photos of your EDC for social networks.
Well then, let’s go!
1. Multi-tool SOG PL1002 Powerlitre Black
Most EDC philosophy adherents recommend that the main element of each kit should be a knife. However, I simply do not recommend carrying such an impressive blade. It is unlikely that you will urgently need to sharpen a stick in the city center to make a copy, but this will arouse the interest of the relevant authorities – this will definitely work.
Therefore, not a knife but a multi-tool. A built-in corkscrew, scissors and a bottle opener are a must. Other tools, like a screwdriver and pliers, can also explain it. And if you need to open a parcel or cut sausage, every multi-tool has a compact blade for this.
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It is clear that in the world of multi-tools there are proven brands like Leatherman and Victorinox. But we have strict financial limits, so we take SOG Powerlitre Black.
This is a high-quality multi-tool in black, which contains 17 tools:
1. Bottle opener.
2. Corkscrew
3. Wire cutters
4. Philips cross-head screwdriver
5. Ruler
6. Small straight screwdriver
7. Magnetic slot for 1/4 HEX BIT
8. Hook cutter
9. Awl
10. Can opener.
11. Passengers
12. Pliers
13. Transport
14. Scissors
15. Blade
16. Watchmaker’s screwdriver
17. Nippers for soft electrical wiring.
The assembly is excellent, the blade is made of 5Cr15MOV 55-57 HRC steel, and the other tools are also made of stainless steel. The black coating does not peel off. Our EDC is ideal as a base.
▶︎ Buy: 5497 rub.
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2. Bright Pocket Flashlight Fenix E12 V3.0
After a multi-tool, every EDC kit should have a flashlight. You might say that you can use a flashlight on your smartphone, but what if you need to walk through a dark section of the street while you’re talking on the phone? Or you need to shine a little further than right under your feet – your head won’t be enough to illuminate this.
So let’s take a small but unforgettable flashlight Fenix E12 V3.0. With its length of only 81.5 mm, diameter of 19.3 mm and weight of 53 g, the light produces 200 lumens at 78 meters per hour for an hour in maximum mode.
There are three modes in the flashlight, so you can adjust the light according to the principle. The body is aluminum, there is a convenient clip for carrying in a pocket or on a belt. It is powered by one AA battery or a rechargeable battery.
There is a magnet at the back of the flashlight so that it can be attached to a metal wall and used as a static light source. The device can withstand falls from a height of up to 1 meter, and the LED has a lifespan of 50,000 hours.
▶︎ Buy: 1776 rub.
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3. Eternal lighter in the form of a match.
Oldy remembersthat once upon a time in commuter trains, cunning salesmen tried their best to sell us such “eternal matches”. Personally, I didn’t pay attention to this thing back then, in vain.
How it works: there is a sealed container where you need to pour some Zippo lighter fuel. A metal rod with a wick on the end goes into the container and is screwed tightly. That’s it, now you will always have a source of fire at hand.
To light such a lighter, you need to unscrew the rod and strike them on the end of the container. A spark appears, which will ignite the wick soaked in gasoline.
If you screw the container tightly enough, there is nowhere for the gasoline to evaporate, and the lighter will always be ready for use. Unlike gas lighters, which can stop working in the cold, or the same Zippo, from which gasoline can evaporate at the most unexpected moment, this “eternal match” does not lend itself to work under any conditions.
▶︎ Buy: 404 rub.
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4. The tactical pen wears out.
At first glance, the “tactical” pen is no different from a regular one. The main thing is that it writes. But once you pick it up, you realize: A THING.
Its body is turned from anodized impact, has a ribbed shape, so that the tool in the hand falls weighty and massive. It is pleasant to write with such a pen. At the end of the pen there is a pointed tip, which can be used to break glass in case of emergency or even use the device for self-defense.
To change the rod, you need to unscrew it manually, I personally like this fine motor skills. The rods are standard, there will be no problems with replacement. The kit includes a rod with black paste.
This pen also comes in black and will be an additional addition to any EDC kit. Leaving a note in the 21st century is still necessary, as is signing for a package. This pen will definitely come in handy in the city.
▶︎ Buy: 395 rub.
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5. All-weather waterproof notebook
A notebook is needed to go with the pen, and I have one. Not a simple one, but an all-weather sheet of paper with those that don’t get wet in the rain or snow.
In addition to water, this notebook is not afraid of sweat, liquid dirt and slush, oil, technical lubricants and other types of wet atmospheres. Thanks to its special composition, the pages of the notebook do not get wet even with prolonged exposure to moisture – the liquid rolls off them without leaving marks.
At the same time, moisture does not affect the ability to record notes. You take out the tactical button and write. The set includes 40 two-sheet sheets of A7 format.
This notebook will become an accessory in a basic EDC kit. If desired, you can use it at home: write a recipe and hang it over the stove, for example. The sheet will not be damaged by oil and grease and will hang for a long time.
▶︎ Buy: 393 rub.
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6. EDC organizer (pouch)
So, the kit is assembled. However, it needs to be stored somewhere so that all these devices do not spread across backpacks, bags and pockets.
There are special fabric organizers for this, and I offer you one of the best. It has high-quality fittings, a convenient size, and a well-thought-out design.
There are three pockets on the outside – two for a multi-tool and a pen, one for documents on the back. Inside, there are also several compartments that will perfectly fit a flashlight, a notebook and our eternal lighter.
You can throw this organizer in your backpack and know exactly where you have everything you need. Or you can attach the included strap and go out into the city light, only with this pouch, in which, for example, you can put a smartphone instead of a flashlight.
▶︎ Buy: 1799 rub.
In the end we came back 10 264 rubles and put together an urban EDC set for every day. It is clear that if you are interested in this topic, you will learn about carbon fiber power banks, why do you need a serrated saw in a multi-tool and I will hunt for lighters from the Exotac brand.
But that will be later, while you hold your ticket to the world of amazing and multifunctional things that may never be useful, but are such happy owners.
And if this topic is interesting, I will show my EDC-set, which I collected for quite a long time. I assure you, there is something to look at 🙂
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Source: Iphones RU
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