tomatoes
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Post by tomatoes on May 30, 2018 7:29:21 GMT 10
The every day carry has been mentioned a lot in the “small habits” thread. I know there will already be discussion of what to put in an EDC, but I thought it would be interesting to have a quick update.
What is in your EDC? How big is it? How is it different if you’re away from your car (eg you catch public transport to an “event”)?
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May 30, 2018 9:03:13 GMT 10
Post by remnantprep on May 30, 2018 9:03:13 GMT 10
As a woman my EDC is a handbag. I have a small first aid kit and sewing kit, A small torch and spare batteries, a pocket knife/tool, a bandanna, insect bite cream, a cooling towel, and a few other bits and bobs. Its a good reminder to check your etc as I think there may be something missing from mine lol
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May 30, 2018 10:33:56 GMT 10
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Post by feralemma on May 30, 2018 10:33:56 GMT 10
My EDC lives in my car as that's what I'm in if I go anywhere. I usually have a couple of things in my nappy bag too now that I'm having to carry one again!
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Post by spinifex on May 30, 2018 18:24:21 GMT 10
I really want to say my EDC is a switchblade, zippo lighter and a bad attitude.   But in reality ... just a bunch of keys and a wallet. I do have more stuff in my car though. And if I'm out paddling I have a waterproof 'survival capsule' tied to my PFD. |
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Post by Peter on May 30, 2018 19:59:50 GMT 10
I keep EDC simple: the main things that haven't been mentioned yet are a mini multitool (the type that unfolds from a pair of plyers) and prescription sunnies. Apart from that most of the stuff is in the car/home/office.
I'd like to have an EDC 9mm, but this being the nanny state that it is...
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May 31, 2018 19:37:37 GMT 10
Post by spinifex on May 31, 2018 19:37:37 GMT 10
I keep EDC simple: the main things that haven't been mentioned yet are a mini multitool (the type that unfolds from a pair of plyers) and prescription sunnies. Apart from that most of the stuff is in the car/home/office. I'd like to have an EDC 9mm, but this being the nanny state that it is... Swings and roundabouts I think ... thanks to the nanny state we have much less need to have a 9mm EDC. Unlike say the USA where anyone and everyone could be packing and if you don't have one yourself you're at a disadvantage. I'm 45 and no ones pulled a pistol on me yet. I also don't personally know anyone who's had a pistol pulled on them in Oz either. I know quite a few victims of 'friendly' stabbings though  I had a multi-tool ... after about two years of using nothing but the blade I dumped the lumpy bugger and went back to an ordinary, small, single blade pocket knife. |
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May 31, 2018 19:59:25 GMT 10
Post by spinifex on May 31, 2018 19:59:25 GMT 10
I've had a pistol pulled on me before. A snub nosed 38 revolver, pushed into my stomach by a plain clothed detective. In my bad boy days.  ... yeah ... I should have put a caveat for police in that statement! I do know some folks who have had that experience. But only when they really asked for it by threatening officers with weapons of their own. |
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Jun 1, 2018 18:13:42 GMT 10
Post by spinifex on Jun 1, 2018 18:13:42 GMT 10
Bit of an overreaction hey. Bullet holes are easy enough to bog up and re-paint. Now if you'd been suspected of burning an officers car in his driveway ... well ... that'd be different. I think I still have some old photos of the aftermath of just such an event from a remote community where I used to work. Arson was a bit of a pastime out there.
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ygidorp
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 13, 2018 0:10:54 GMT 10
I'm a bit late to the party I know, but I'm surprised I seem to be on the heavier side of things! I have one of these bags: www.ebay.com.au/itm/Molle-Men-Sling-Chest-Bag-Tactical-Military-Cross-Body-Messenger-Shoulder-Pack/272728501594?epid=8003682747&hash=item3f7fe2ad5a:m:mDH7lZafGiV5PpP3IPCJzuQIt's tiny, less than the size needed to carry a 11" laptop. Inside it I carry: - 1 x TQ - 1 x Israeli bandage - 2 x pressure dressings - 1 x wound packing gauze - 1 x thermal bag - small disinfectant bottle (used quite frequently) - several band aids (used quite frequently) - 4 snack bars (high turnover) - prescription sunglasses - pliers multitool - utility knife (probably overkill) - lighter x 2 (probably overkill, but great for lighting candles at children's birthday parties) - thumb drive - small case of vaseline - disposable KFC straw/serviette/teaspoon - Notebook (paper) - 2 pens + 1 pencil There still remains space for me to carry around a fair bit jammed on top of the existing contents. Maybe it's because my job is mostly desk work, I don't feel it's very heavy. I carry it to and from work, and whenever I go out of the office I wear it. I've also started carrying it with me when I leave the house on weekends, leading my wife to call it my 'man bag'. |
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Jun 13, 2018 0:12:09 GMT 10
Post by ygidorp on Jun 13, 2018 0:12:09 GMT 10
I used to carry a small torch as well, but it kept turning itself on and draining the batteries. Trying to find a way to carry one without it going flat all the time.  |
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Jun 13, 2018 0:14:20 GMT 10
Post by ygidorp on Jun 13, 2018 0:14:20 GMT 10
I also have put a custom made first aid kit in my car and the wife's. TQs, pressure bandages, Israeli bandages, mostly. A few band aids to cover minor boo boos, too.
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... yeah ... I should have put a caveat for police in that statement! I do know some folks who have had that experience. But only when they really asked for it by threatening officers with weapons of their own. 
