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@itiruysal - The Mini Champ is a popular model amongst many commenters. Rightfully so, it's a great model for those familiar with Swiss Army Knives, but I think the Midnite Manager is great for those who are just starting out. Is your Mini Champ the traditional red or is it the Alox version?

@kitty_s23456 - The weight is something that I hadn't even considered- that's a good insight! I'd like to think that it wasn't that heavy, I tend to pack as light as possible, mainly because I don't want to carry everything everywhere, but I did not measure its weight. I'm more familiar with traveling in the U.S.A. and Europe; I was unaware that Asian countries are more concerned about weight and not size. If I do another travel video, I'll be sure to add that data. Thanks for commenting!

@aderz8284 - It's hard to find a nice "woman's" wallet; they're all just too bulky. Bellroy is a good brand- it's definitely nicer than my little $10 one!

@jeffbanks5103 - That's really sweet that she took such a liking to her first Swiss Army Knife, and now her subsequent collection! Once you get bit by the Every Day Carry bug, you don't go back!

@ArnoSchmidt70 - Sorry, from what I saw, red was the only color option for the Midnite Manager. I hope that's not a deal breaker if you want to get one as a gift in the pink color.

@angel.val8 - Welcome! I wish your niece safe and fun travels!

@thinktank8286 - Yes, this is a concern of mine anytime I see RFID-blocking tech being promoted by the company selling the item. I believe Travelambo's RFID blocking technology has been tested for 13.56 MHz.

@reza5337 - Yeah, that is some solid advice! Not every situation calls for DEFCON-1, so I keep a very bright flashlight with me for that type of scenario. Blind the assailant, draw the attention of any witnesses, and get away.

@kotadawndragon - Yeah, the hand warmers were the only useful thing on this list. The lighter was a fun but gimmicky thing, the pink knife was abysmal, and the hair clips were a joke. EDC items for women are pretty hit-and-miss. I appreciate that there was some effort to make something that might benefit women, but it was executed incorrectly by the manufacturers.

@kotadawndragon - Thanks for the feedback about my channel! I'm glad you've enjoyed it! I like your EDC setup, as mentioned above. I would love to add a small pill bottle of ibuprofen or something like that to my keychain; it's something I've meant to do for a while. May I ask which model Swiss Army Knife you have?

@@ElegantlyEDC I keep my meds in small tins that have a sliding lid. They work great for going inside my little "emergency" pouch. Blister pack meds work great too. If you get one of the keychain canisters, try to find one with a really good screw top lid or a locking mechanism of some sort if possible. I've had several of them (admittedly cheap ones) that would come loose as they got carried around. I even lost one. That's one reason I like the little sliding top tins that I can easily put inside a pouch. If they open, everything is still contained. The one I carry is the Signature Lite. It's slightly smaller than the Midnight Manager, but does everything I need it to. I'm not really going around fixing stuff with it so it works great.

@@kotadawndragon Awesome! I'll keep that in mind about a solid screw cap for the pill bottle. I would hate for the bottom to drop out from my keychain. The sliding lid is a good idea. As for your knife, the Signature Lite is great!

@johnduffy6546 - I'm really, really, really glad that you enjoyed this video! I've encouraged sisters, friends, cousins, and just about anyone else I know to invest in a SAK- I would love to see more women carrying them, too! SAK's are just so useful! I think it's sweet that you have one that's been passed down to you. It's truly special to have one that already has a story; thank you for sharing that memory in the comments!

@frankhinkle5772 - Now that's amazing timing! I was able to last a week out of the bag, but I had extra stuff for a wedding in this particular scenario. The best I ever got was 10 days worth of stuff. How long was your friend's trip? Everything fit comfortably in their bag?

@ElegantlyEDC He had a month in the US, five different cities. But we did a quick 3 day side-trip, and he just used that bag. I assume that you and all your clothing are smaller then Pat or I, so you can pack so much in a smaller space. But you took high heels! Impressive backpack and packing.

@@frankhinkle5772 How fun! The Osprey is great for both short and long trips. If I can avoid it, I try not to pack high heels since they take up so much space ha ha! But, it couldn't be helped in that scenrio.

@carmenrillo_05 - Awe thank you so much! I'm happy to join the EDC community and be a resource for those who watch my channel. I won't claim that I'm the best, though; other channels feature some fantastic women and men who are also great resources for EDC research!

@69Nixter - It's a fantastic bag; I'm glad I was able to be an informative resource!

I often pack a check-in suitcase for clothes, toiletries and EDC items that aren’t allowed inside the ✈️ . Used a lot of carry-ons over the years, my current favorite is the GoRuck 16L Bullet Ruck Double Compartment in Ripstop Robic material. It came in 2 colors, a black with speed grey lining and tidal blue with coyote internals. Got the blue + coyote variant coz it was prettier 🥰🍀

@@carmenrillo_05 Thanks for the comment! I will have to check out the GoRuck, especially in the color combo that you described!

@ Cool 😎 unfortunately it’s sold out now. They may come up with newer colors this year. Or you can check the 26 or 34L sizes. Especially if you don’t do check in baggage 🧳🍀🫶🏻

@@carmenrillo_05 Good to know! Thank you!

That's a fair question! Sometimes, I think it can be sexist, and other times an asset. In this case, I feel like this particular multi-tool celebrates Victorinox's engineering with the female audience in mind. It fits comfortably in my smaller, feminine hands. My channel is not designed to draw a line in the sand and encourage a mindset of, "women can't do something", or "women can do something". But rather, I wish to draw attention to items that may be helpful in certain situations. Thanks for commenting.

@ that’s a great reply. And thanks for taking my query seriously 👌💪

@ Yeah! I thought it was a fair question worth answering 👍 I'm no Nostradamus, but hopefully my response was able to highlight the reason I post the kind of content that I do!

Just watched your review of the Civivi Elementum. To quote Bill Hogan, “Now, THAT’S a noif!” It’s on my wish list. A great knife at a reasonable price.

@ I love my Civivi! I share the same sentiments- great knife + reasonable price = happy camper!

@haroldconner2645 - Same here! I hope I only need to use it at the range; but I like to be prepared.

@bixby451 - Thank you so much! Cheers from the U.S.A.!

@donnawilson7486 - That's a tough one...I don't want to encourage you to break the law in any way, but by the same token, a would-be attacker doesn't care about the law either. With that said...ask yourself what your personal safety is worth to you. From there, find something you're comfortable with, and use that. I'm not sure where you're from, and I'm not a legal expert, but I implore you to find something that works for your situation. I'm sorry I'm not much more help, but I have some small things listed below. Look into super bright flashlights with strobe features. At the very least, you'll have something that can cause disorientation and draw the attention of bystanders. You can also find noise machines and shrill whistles that attach to your keys or clothes. This way you can make a lot of noise and cause a scene. No attacker likes attention.

@Paa375 - That's another point about women's wallets that I didn't touch on. For some reason there are a LOT of credit card slots; way more than necessary. My Travelambo minimalist wallet has three main credit card slots, a pocket down the middle for cash, and an ID holder. It's all I need!

@71simonforrester - What a sweet way to commemorate a promotion to manager with a SAK of the same title! The Manager is a close cousin to the Midnite Manager; You still picked a pretty good one! How often does she use hers? Does she still like it for everyday use?

@ElegantlyEDC She uses it frequently as it lives in her office desk drawer, if she's with me I tend to attend to those EDC tasks with my Alox farmer

@ That's great! Sounds like you both have your go-to tools.

Hello to you in Brazil! I’m really excited to help create a space where women all over the world can connect and share their love for EDC. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Hi Kimberly, Thank you so much! I appreciate your encouragement more than you know.

Hi Tammy! Thank you so much. I was a little concerned when I brought up carrying concealed. We live in such a polarized country. I'm certainly not ashamed to carry, but I wanted to avoid injecting politics into my little channel. I have had a lot of positive, encouraging comments. I may do more on the subject in future episodes. Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

@JopieHaargel - hahaha! I just meant that I like to stay prepared for any situation. But yes, in hindsight, it sounds like those groceries better be worth it! 😂

@JopieHaargel - That is the only correct answer; yes I agree!

@solomonkane408 - Absolutely true! No matter what you have to defend yourself with, it does you no good if you're taken by surprise. My father always said, and still says today, "When you exit a building or find yourself alone, phone down- head up." My friends, back in college, all had the Lipstick Spray in their bags, especially for their night classes. No one knew what it really was!

@Cat-rf7fh - Oh my gosh, it's a lifesaver! It never leaves my bag and is excellent for all sorts of things. It would make for a great stocking stuffer or birthday gift! If you need a larger model, the Gear Aid company has larger versions, too!

@harunomiya - There are definitely better, more practical lighters out there (like the ones you mentioned). But this one was just too cool not to share!

@harunomiya - Another excellent choice! That's the model inspired by the original Officer's Knife, right?

@harunomiya - I cannot recommend them enough! They are some of my favorite things that I've reviewed so far on this channel.

@harunomiya - You're welcome! Glad that you enjoyed it!

I've seen several people in the comments ask about the Mini models, especially the Mini Champ. I really like the tools offered by that particular model. I'm not too familiar with that one, besides reading about it, but if I buy one in the future, I'll be happy to review it!

@Smaug1 - It's nice to hear about another lady using a Swiss Army Knife! I prefer using compact, slender SAKs, but if she is using her tools regularly, then a bigger SAK is definitely the right choice! Maybe I'll get myself a custom one in the future!

@Fencelinemedia - Lol thanks. I heard the word "haberdashery" from a John Mulaney comedy bit and knew I had to work it into one of my scripts!

@stayalivenow - Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.

@@ElegantlyEDC your very welcome.

@lilsprugga - You make a great point; another commenter said something similar. I didn't even think about that; where I'm from, severe weather takes out the power occasionally, so my little flashlight would be great for those times.

I have not personally used the Nano Power Bank; another commenter actually recommended this power bank as well. I like that it has a built-in power cord as it saves from having to pack an additional, separate cord. It's on my short list of EDC items to try; thanks for the recommendation!

@demonnixloudandproud9335 - For sure! My different kits have a variety of tools, some more than others. But my day-to-day stuff is usually light. Thanks for commenting! I appreciate it!

@ElegantlyEDC on my days off I carry my phone, law man cold steel, and my wallet. Fire arm is always the spring field armory Hellcat. Your video made me ask my female friends what they carry. I'm excited to see the answers.

@@demonnixloudandproud9335 I'd love to hear what they have to say as well!

@sofiapetala8220 - Awe, you're too kind. I'm glad that you enjoy my videos!

@frankhinkle5772 - Thank you. I grew up on John Wayne Westerns, so...my choice reflects that, haha!

@ElegantlyEDC I was a LEO for over 30 years. I carry a 642 when I walk for exercise. There are snakes, and the first two chambers are snake shot. I'm going to look for the lipstick Sabre OC spray for my wife. Never saw that particular product before with the dye.

@ Yeah-the pepper spray is great for discreet carry. I have friends who used to carry the Lipstick Pepper Spray to their night classes when in college; no one noticed what it actually was!

@ElegantlyEDC Discrete carry. Looking forward to your other videos.

@JeffRhine - Thank you so much! I appreciate the encouragement!

@OliveHugh2 - haha, thank you! Someone in the comments informed me about a little sub-community of Swiss Army fans who mod their knives. If done correctly, the keyring could become a tool! Unless I modify mine, my headshake is still in effect! lol

@rolf2721 - You make an excellent point. I didn't even think about that; where I'm from, severe weather takes out the power occasionally, so my little flashlight would be great for those times.

@@ElegantlyEDC I was working in the basement of a department store and the power went out. It wasn't dark but black, with no idea what was going on upstairs, priority one was to get out of there.

Thanks for commenting and sharing! I know Europe is more regulated with their broomsticks (this word cracks me up every time), but it's neat to see some enthusiasts from all around the world. I like your additions to your keychain! Sometimes, I attach a little travel container with Ibruprofen or Tylenol, but that's usually when I'll be out doing outdoor activities or traveling. I like that you have a mini-glasses repair kit. I'll suggest to my dad to adopt the same!

@Hexsyn - Thank you for your encouraging and kind words. I have a producer who used to work in TV behind the scenes, who helps me with the technical stuff when we tape the show. Between the two of us, we try to produce polished content. I tip my hat to you for the second part of your comment ;)

@shawnashley4938 - Not my finest moment, haha! 😂 I've had plenty more bloopers; maybe I'll post them sometime!