What is your EDC?
- Thread starter RmB
- Start date
- Status
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=648463
Someone started a similar thread not to long ago. I think there is somthing like 150 replies on that thread now. Might save you a little time.
Someone started a similar thread not to long ago. I think there is somthing like 150 replies on that thread now. Might save you a little time.
Fred Fuller
Moderator Emeritus
The referenced thread leans more to sidearms and carry systems - there may be more to various people's EDC than that.
Mindset - decades of study, observation and practicing situational awareness
Skillset - a number of classes from various trainers, seminars, competition and practice
And lastly... Toolset
S&W 642 with Crimson Trace lasergrips in a pocket holster
Safariland speedloader
Streamlight ProTac 1AA
Spyderco Endura 4 (right) and Spyderco Tenacious (left)
ASP Street Defender
Cell phone
Mindset - decades of study, observation and practicing situational awareness
Skillset - a number of classes from various trainers, seminars, competition and practice
And lastly... Toolset
S&W 642 with Crimson Trace lasergrips in a pocket holster
Safariland speedloader
Streamlight ProTac 1AA
Spyderco Endura 4 (right) and Spyderco Tenacious (left)
ASP Street Defender
Cell phone
Ragnar Danneskjold
Member
Smith an Wesson M&P 9mm full size
CRKT M16
Streamlight PT1AA light
Keys with ASP Palm Defender and a Streamlight Micro keychain light
Droid Bionic
Standard issue male black leather wallet
CRKT M16
Streamlight PT1AA light
Keys with ASP Palm Defender and a Streamlight Micro keychain light
Droid Bionic
Standard issue male black leather wallet
bikerdoc
Moderator In Memoriam
CZ 75
Streamlight Scorpion
Spyderco Endura 4 (right) and Spyderco Native (left)
Sabre OC
Cell phone
Streamlight Scorpion
Spyderco Endura 4 (right) and Spyderco Native (left)
Sabre OC
Cell phone
mljdeckard
Member
Kimber Custom II
1 spare Wilson 47D magazine
Surefire 6P flashlight
4" Spyderco
Leatherman Pulse
Smartphone
Various credentials for where I work and my permit
ESS ballistic eyewear with prescription inserts.
When I'm out and about I usually wear a cap with a 3rd ID patch on the front and a Molon Labe tab on the back.
Shoes I can run in, usually Merrell medium tops
Luminox dive watch
In my truck I almost always have a rifle, rangefinder, and gps. There is also a couple of MREs and a gallon of water.
1 spare Wilson 47D magazine
Surefire 6P flashlight
4" Spyderco
Leatherman Pulse
Smartphone
Various credentials for where I work and my permit
ESS ballistic eyewear with prescription inserts.
When I'm out and about I usually wear a cap with a 3rd ID patch on the front and a Molon Labe tab on the back.
Shoes I can run in, usually Merrell medium tops
Luminox dive watch
In my truck I almost always have a rifle, rangefinder, and gps. There is also a couple of MREs and a gallon of water.
On duty: Kimber Warrior w/3 spare magazines
SW Model 36 in offside pocket
OC
ASP baton
Portable radio
Cell phone
SureFire 6P
Emerson CQC 8
Off Duty: Colt Government Model MK IV Series 70 w/1 spare magazine
SW Model 36 in pocket holster weak side pocket
SureFire 6P
Emerson CQC 8
Cell phone
SW Model 36 in offside pocket
OC
ASP baton
Portable radio
Cell phone
SureFire 6P
Emerson CQC 8
Off Duty: Colt Government Model MK IV Series 70 w/1 spare magazine
SW Model 36 in pocket holster weak side pocket
SureFire 6P
Emerson CQC 8
Cell phone
Fish Miner
Member
High speed low drag-
One swiss army pocket knife- been in my pocket for over 15 years, feel nekid without it
One Sig P230 IWB at 4'oclock
andddd..... that's it.
Ohhh and forgot my phone.....now that's it
One swiss army pocket knife- been in my pocket for over 15 years, feel nekid without it
One Sig P230 IWB at 4'oclock
andddd..... that's it.
Ohhh and forgot my phone.....now that's it
In order of use
Blackberry
Olight i3 flashlight
Bandana
Storm torch lighter
Sebenza
P3AT and/or Detective length BHP-LW
Minor medical supplies
Training, training, training
Martial Arts (currently TaiChi)
Wilderness First Aid, GSW First Aid
Various pistol and carbine courses including force on force.
Blackberry
Olight i3 flashlight
Bandana
Storm torch lighter
Sebenza
P3AT and/or Detective length BHP-LW
Minor medical supplies
Training, training, training
Martial Arts (currently TaiChi)
Wilderness First Aid, GSW First Aid
Various pistol and carbine courses including force on force.
sidheshooter
Member
varies by season and place: sometimes Seecamp .32 in pocket or S&W 36-1 3" RB with desantis clipgrip; spare mag(s) or HKS loader(s)--silvertip or Rem FBI respectively
Emerson CQC-7 or 8 (usually 7), a smattering of other blades (Breed, or Nealy, or spyderco Perrin)
Surefire Aviator
Kubaton with keys
Phone
Good eyes and non-confrontational demeanor; 20+ of Goju and related seminars, the occasional decent shooting class over the years, etc.
Low speed lifestyle.
Emerson CQC-7 or 8 (usually 7), a smattering of other blades (Breed, or Nealy, or spyderco Perrin)
Surefire Aviator
Kubaton with keys
Phone
Good eyes and non-confrontational demeanor; 20+ of Goju and related seminars, the occasional decent shooting class over the years, etc.
Low speed lifestyle.
MedWheeler
Member
Kel-Tec PF9, usually without a reload, but frequently backed up by a Kel-Tec P32, cell phone, patrol/rescue knife, wallet/badge case (current profession's badge and ID included, along with carry license), keys (two sets), and situational awareness, stemming from over 25 years in emergency response (some of which was spent in law enforcement.)
These are "on-body" carry items.. vehicle equipment is for another forum.
These are "on-body" carry items.. vehicle equipment is for another forum.
Last edited:
USAF_Vet
Member
Aside from the obvious wallet and keys:
S&W 469 9mm in a Bianchi 19L left hand thumb break holster
If I carry a reload, it'll be 15 rounds of FMJ in a Blackhawk mag pouch
Leatherman Surge in a belt pouch
Streamlight mini (single AA bettery) flashlight.
Any of my folding knives.
iPhone.
That about covers it
S&W 469 9mm in a Bianchi 19L left hand thumb break holster
If I carry a reload, it'll be 15 rounds of FMJ in a Blackhawk mag pouch
Leatherman Surge in a belt pouch
Streamlight mini (single AA bettery) flashlight.
Any of my folding knives.
iPhone.
That about covers it
hmm, usually glock 19 in IWB holster or S&W 649 in pocket holster - no reloads for either
streamlight protac 2L
kershaw leek but might step up to something beefier
cell phone
wallet
taken a couple defensive pistol and hand to hand courses to help with training situational awareness/reaction
streamlight protac 2L
kershaw leek but might step up to something beefier
cell phone
wallet
taken a couple defensive pistol and hand to hand courses to help with training situational awareness/reaction
My basic hardware: Ruger SP101, spare cartridges in Bianchi Speed Strips, Masters Model Karambit pre-5.11 folder, Casio GZone Brigade, and Surefire LX2 Lumamax. No wallet, as such; ID and one credit card ride in a concealed, slim ID holder.
I will add an ultra-slim wallet or two, depending upon where I am going. I do not carry my life around all the time in one big wallet. What is the saying about not keeping all of one's eggs in one basket?
I add another, straight-bladed knife or two, depending upon where I am going.
I almost always carry another handgun, which may be another SP101, a larger S&W or Ruger .357 revolver, or a Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special. Rarely, the additional handgun will be smaller, a J-frame 642 variant or a Seecamp LWS-32.
Five to seven days a week, in police uniform, I carry the mandated .40 double-column DA auto duty pistol. Of the several authorized choices, I have been using a SIG P229R DAK since November 2004. (We buy our own duty weapons around here.) I had often carried the P229 on my own time, concealed, until it starting hurting my aging, aching wrist to train with it, so I brought the Baer out of the safe earlier this year. An all-steel 1911, shooting the less-snappy .45 ACP, means painless training, which results in greater confidence in my accuracy under stress. I had tended to carry my duty handgun on my own time since
1984, believing strongly in the wisdom of that concept, but getting old means changing some things.
I will add an ultra-slim wallet or two, depending upon where I am going. I do not carry my life around all the time in one big wallet. What is the saying about not keeping all of one's eggs in one basket?
I add another, straight-bladed knife or two, depending upon where I am going.
I almost always carry another handgun, which may be another SP101, a larger S&W or Ruger .357 revolver, or a Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special. Rarely, the additional handgun will be smaller, a J-frame 642 variant or a Seecamp LWS-32.
Five to seven days a week, in police uniform, I carry the mandated .40 double-column DA auto duty pistol. Of the several authorized choices, I have been using a SIG P229R DAK since November 2004. (We buy our own duty weapons around here.) I had often carried the P229 on my own time, concealed, until it starting hurting my aging, aching wrist to train with it, so I brought the Baer out of the safe earlier this year. An all-steel 1911, shooting the less-snappy .45 ACP, means painless training, which results in greater confidence in my accuracy under stress. I had tended to carry my duty handgun on my own time since
1984, believing strongly in the wisdom of that concept, but getting old means changing some things.
OregonJohnny
Member
Every single day, everywhere I go, regardless of weather or dress, this is what is on my person:
• Watch - Citizen Eco-Drive
• Keys (Including Fenix EO5 keychain light)
• Wallet
• iPhone
• Knife - Benchmade Mini Griptilian
Most days, I add:
• Firearm - Ruger LCP in a Galco pocket holster
• Additional Light - Maratac AAA in Summer, Surefire E1B in winter
Monday through Friday, to and from the office, I also carry my laptop case/briefcase/"get home" bag, which includes a LONG list of other useful essentials.
• Watch - Citizen Eco-Drive
• Keys (Including Fenix EO5 keychain light)
• Wallet
• iPhone
• Knife - Benchmade Mini Griptilian
Most days, I add:
• Firearm - Ruger LCP in a Galco pocket holster
• Additional Light - Maratac AAA in Summer, Surefire E1B in winter
Monday through Friday, to and from the office, I also carry my laptop case/briefcase/"get home" bag, which includes a LONG list of other useful essentials.
The_Next_Generation
Member
I carry a Spyderco Tenacious G10, iPhone, student RFID card (without it, you can't get into any of the buildings on campus), and a backpack full of assorted notes and textbooks which I'm sure could at least be bullet resistant in a pinch..
- TNG
- TNG
allaroundhunter
Member
When I am in school, what I carry varies daily, and never includes a firearm.
When I am not going on campus:
- Leatherman MUT (sometimes)
- CRKT M21 (sometimes)
- Wallet
- Keys
- Backpack with textbooks, notes, and my laptop
- Cell phone
When I am not going on campus:
- CRKT M21 (always)
- S&W M&P9 (FS)
- 1 spare magazine
- Wallet
- Keys
- Leatherman MUT (sometimes)
- Cell phone
Victor1Echo
Member
- Joined
- Oct 21, 2009
- Messages
- 424
Sideshhooter wrote
Who are you really? Bad , Bad Leroy Brown? "He got .32 gun in his pocket just for fun" Jim Croce. Sorry but been listening to Jim Croce and that is a line from the song.
I am a youngster, so no gun...
SOG Flash II folder- this I wear even when out of bed in PJs still. (Random rant incoming) while knives stink for defense, my Ohio residence means I can't have a baton, pepper spray, stun gun, nuttin... I'm no knife fighter at all, but if some guy tries to run off with my little sister, me with blade beats me trying to fight a fully grown adult male... And I use it like a million times a day for everyday stuff.
Swiss Army Knife
Little Multitool I found under the freezer in my basement
Mini Maglite
Keys
Wallet
Gum
A few pens
Casio watch
Cargo Pants
Army Combat Boots (A little weird, but I love 'em!)
My glasses- blind without 'em!
SOG Flash II folder- this I wear even when out of bed in PJs still. (Random rant incoming) while knives stink for defense, my Ohio residence means I can't have a baton, pepper spray, stun gun, nuttin... I'm no knife fighter at all, but if some guy tries to run off with my little sister, me with blade beats me trying to fight a fully grown adult male... And I use it like a million times a day for everyday stuff.
Swiss Army Knife
Little Multitool I found under the freezer in my basement
Mini Maglite
Keys
Wallet
Gum
A few pens
Casio watch
Cargo Pants
Army Combat Boots (A little weird, but I love 'em!)
My glasses- blind without 'em!
OK.
Weapon: Ruger LCP. Small, easily concealed and will do the job.
Flashlight: Fenix LD10. Small, poweful and takes a standard battery.
Knife: Leatherman Wave. Does other jobs other than just cut things.
Justifications for all the above: "In my estimation" - the only estimation that counts.
Weapon: Ruger LCP. Small, easily concealed and will do the job.
Flashlight: Fenix LD10. Small, poweful and takes a standard battery.
Knife: Leatherman Wave. Does other jobs other than just cut things.
Justifications for all the above: "In my estimation" - the only estimation that counts.
RevolvingGarbage
Member
As a general rule, if I have pants on, I have the following items:
Wallet: I'D and currency are always important
Keys: Unlocks house and vehicles
Knife: Does everything. How does any adult human not carry a knife these days?
Handgun: The gold standard in personal defense. No matter what, everyone is responsible for their own self preservation. A handgun keeps me at the top of the foodchain, literally and figuratively.
Reload: Because a handgun without ammunition is an expensive, akward impact weapon.
Cell Phone: Part of the top of the foodchain mentality. Cell Phones are the best method available for long range communication, aside from the thousand other useful things they do.
Wallet: I'D and currency are always important
Keys: Unlocks house and vehicles
Knife: Does everything. How does any adult human not carry a knife these days?
Handgun: The gold standard in personal defense. No matter what, everyone is responsible for their own self preservation. A handgun keeps me at the top of the foodchain, literally and figuratively.
Reload: Because a handgun without ammunition is an expensive, akward impact weapon.
Cell Phone: Part of the top of the foodchain mentality. Cell Phones are the best method available for long range communication, aside from the thousand other useful things they do.
- Status
Similar threads
- Locked
