Ounce for ounce, you will never do better for a useful daily carry tool than a good, dependable flashlight. There is no gun, perhaps even no knife that is as vital in all situations, all seasons, and all places as a flashlight. From boring everyday chores to hardcore survival situations, you’ll always have a need … Read more
One of the most important tools in a prepper’s arsenal is their vehicle. Serving as a conveyance for evacuation or bugging out, a prime mover for mass amounts of cargo or a taxi to get you and your group where you are needed, when you are needed, it is difficult to overstate the flexibility and … Read more
Part of being prepared means keeping certain tools and gear with you at pretty much all times. Improvisation might be a tenet of prepping, but only the unprepared or the extremely unlucky will have to resort to it. It is far better to go out into the world with a few, modest gear choices that … Read more
EDC items you tote with you will be highly impacted by both where you live and where you work. State and local laws will determine what type of self-defense tools can legally be carried, and even what size of bag can be taken with you into work, shops, and restaurants you frequent when away from … Read more
EDC is shorthand for everyday carry, describing both the procedure and choice to carry useful tools and other gear on your person daily, but also describing the things that are carried, for instance your EDC knife, EDC gun, etc. EDC has also been picked up as a sort of “movement” where advocates and enthusiasts try … Read more
The EDC “movement” or philosophy or whatever you want to call it is nothing new, never mind the fact that some folks have found a way to buttress the idea as a cool “mindset” or shared belief to make money off of people who enjoy that sort of in-group lifestyle. Carry of small tools, weapons … Read more
If you’ve heard about EDC or everyday carry, you might be a bit confused about this term. Is it a bag or a kit? Do I carry my EDC or wear it? Unlike a get home bag (GHB), bug out bag (BOB), or even a get out of dodge bag (GOOD), which are bags you … Read more
EDC is more than just an acronym for a collection of stuff you choose to carry around; EDC is now shorthand for a lifestyle choice, one in which a selection of carefully chosen equipment is called on to solve anticipated problems in your day-to-day reality. EDC loadouts can range from bare-bones minimalist tools, to a … Read more
“You step outside, you risk your life. You take a drink of water, you risk your life. And nowadays, you breathe, and you risk your life.” Hershel Green, The Walking Dead Just like many people today, Hershel wasn’t always aware of the risks that were in the world. He had to come to it in … Read more
Each year, the manufacturers who listen to their customers learn a little more about how their products are being used and what can be done to improve them. Then technology keeps advancing so the quality of materials and the designs improve year on year. From backpacks to sling bags, messenger, laptop bags, pocket organizers and … Read more
Unfortunately, many of us have already experienced how quickly a regular, routine day can go wrong in minutes. A flat tire on a dark highway, a car accident, or a stolen purse or backpack can wreak havoc in our lives. And with increasing stories of terrorist attacks, school shootings, rioting, violence, and weather-related events, we … Read more
Have you ever thought about what your kid carries with him every day? While you can expect him or her to be able to survive any disaster, making sure he has these survival items with him in his backpack could make a huge difference. This article written on Everyday Carry Experts shows exactly which edc items to get … Read more
article via everydaycarryexperts.com, photo John Hritz via on Flickr A good survival EDC has to do two things well: To assist you in everyday tasks To keep you alive in case of an emergency. The problem with EDCs is that you can only carry so much on your person. Unless you have a job that’s keeping you glued to your car, … Read more
If you are new to prepping, or interested but not sure that it’s for you, a great place to start out is with what to have in your Every Day Carry (EDC) kit. Your EDC kit is made up of items that you commit to carrying with you every day, at all times. The only … Read more
by The Coach Here is a question for you. What is the MOST important survival equipment that you have? Think about that question for a minute before you read on. Here is the answer; the most important survival equipment that you have is the equipment that is on you when you need it! You can have … Read more
My husband is thrilled – after several false-starts, I finally have an EDC that he and I agree is practical and useful. Before you laugh, let me explain. In three years I’ve had four Hubby-attempts to supply me with a Every Day Carry Bag. The first was an expensive, backpack purchased for my birthday. It … Read more
Reality in Everyday Carry by Bret Gould For all of those reading survival blogs, we obviously have our eyes on the upcoming problems on the horizon. The astute have been forecasting for years that a currency collapse, a false flag EMP, an Iranian EMP or something we cannot even imagine may happen in the … Read more
Everyday Carry Not long ago, my daughter who is a third year medical student and I planned to dine at a nice restaurant which is co-located in a busy area along with other restaurants and fast food businesses. We were in a diesel one ton ranch pickup equipped with a massive front bumper concealing … Read more