And now it’s time for the final part of my EDC. This tier might be straying from the “EDC” mentality, and instead of everyday carry, it might be more everyday use, like EDU, but that’s already taken. I use my computer, notebooks, fountain pens, and many other things every day, and they can integrate into my EDC when I need to carry them, for travel or work purposes. I feel that while they are outside of the normal EDC realm, I should still include them. The various items will be shown here mostly without comment, but the uses of each section will be talked about. Let’s take a look at what I have here.
OTHER/TRAVEL
Emergency Satchel (Unknown source Map Bag) (This satchel is close by but not right next to me in most places. It’s more like an emergency car bag. It isn’t a survival kit. It’s meant to get me through one emergency situation and one only, not many days and not after the apocalypse. But if my regular EDC stuff is lost or isn’t handy, I strive to keep this one near as a backup.)
- Emergency/”Survival” Pouch (Maxpediton Barnacle Pouch)
- Outside
- Two Velcro Straps (For Webbing and Belt Attachment)
- Front
- 1ft of Dental Floss
- Bear Grylls priorities of survival guide (For a bit of fun)
- 3 Toothpicks
- Inside
- Altoids Tin
- Cotton Ball
- Fire Steel + Striker
- 10ft Cord
- 8 Waterproof matches and striker
- Small vial
- AAA Battery
- Electrical tape
- Flattened Produce Bag
- 3″ Glowstick
- Lighter (Bic Mini)
- Whistle (Cheap, flat. Gerber from survival kit.)
- Flashlight (Maglite Solitaire)
- Knife (Gerber Mini Paraframe, partially serrated.)
- Multitool (Leatherman Micra)
- Altoids Tin
- Outside
- Mini First Aid Kit (Bear Grylls Water resistant Bag/ziplock {With a red cross added})
- Forceps
- Gloves
- Tissue
- Johnson and Johnson first aid guide
- Waterproof Ziploc
- Paper medical tape
- Electrolyte Tablets
- Single Use Neosporin
- Motrin
- Hand Cleansing Wipes
- Butterfly Closures
- Small Gauze Dressing
- Medium Non Stick Pad
- Band Aids
- Emergency Firearm (Walther P22 with second magazine)
- Pen (Paper:Mate Write Bros)
- Pencil (Half of a Sanford Eagle)
- Pencil Sharpener (Unnamed Cheap)
Fountain Pens (I love fountain pens and use them every day. I believe they are the perfect writing experience, but not the most practical, since my regular EDC doesn’t include them. But when I have a bit more luxury room I always try to fit one or a few in.)
- Rosetta 3/4 pen cases.
- Current Pens (Waterman Hemisphere, Kaweco Sport, Sheaffer Viewpoint, Zebra V-301{Would not recommend this one}. )
Notebooks (I always need to jot things down, and replacement books for my standard pocket notebook are common. I also try to come up with a cartoon idea and a drawing every day, making my notebooks very important to me.)
- Rhodia (Pad, Notebook, Mini Notebook)
- Leutchtturm 1917 (Pocket book)
- Moleskine (Pocket and Standard Blank Hardback)
- Field Notes (Regular and Expedition)
- Flex By Filofax and Bull & Stash are current EDC (B&S for testing purposes)
Toiletries bag (Not in extreme detail) (This bag I have arranged so that I use it every day, and when I need to go on a trip I can simply zip it up and have all of the things I normally use around my sink right there with me.)
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Tissues
- Nail Clippers
- Scissors
- Comb
- Floss
- Trimmer
- Deodorant
- Mouthwash
- Shampoo
- Medicines
- Petroleum Jelly
- Bulb Syringe
- Stain Remover
Computer Bag (I don’t use this bag every day, but the items in it are in almost constant use, and if I need to go somewhere you can be certain I’ll pick it up.)
- Laptop
- Laptop Charger
- Cell Phone Charger (Both)
- HeadPhones
- GTC Earbuds
- Monster DNA on Ear
- Sony Bloggie Camera
- Flash Drive (Sandisk 8GB)
- Wacom Tablet
And that’s it for my summer 2015 EDC. I’ve slimmed the main parts down some and added a few more. I think that EDC is ever-evolving for most people, and for me it’s no different. Sometimes it changes day to day, and I want to try and get what is best for me specifically. I hope I’ve given you a few ideas, or showed you some things you may have forgotten about. And even if I didn’t, I hope you enjoyed reading it. I’m almost positive I’ll be doing it again in another 6 months.