You have inspired me to buy and use most of the same tools. My EDC kit has a bit more. I’m using a Chrome Kadet Sling and your points about stuff failing together without organization is accurate. I do have a butane Zippo, and I’ll probably add a hot glue stick. Thanks for the suggestion. Some things I’ve added to mine are: Butterfly bandages and medical super glue (for deep wound mitigation) Narcan (I live in the US, and this is needed) Anker power bank with USBC and USBA ports Apple 30w dual USBC US wall charger USBC and Lightning cables Micro USB, USBC and USBA adapters Ventoy USBA boot drive with Windows and Linux flavors 512 GB USBC flash drive Spare wired headphones Leatherman Skeletool with BitKit set I also carrying my Onyx Boox Palma instead of my Kindle. I like the smaller size, battery life, and E-Ink screen. Also having a fully capable Android device is super useful in some critical moments.
@@Marsk1tty The battery life is great, I can go about a week with light to medium use. I have the screen set for E-Reading quality. If I set the response and refresh higher, it has the same battery life as my Pixel 6a with medium to heavy use.
Narcan is one item where the "just in case" scenario 100% justifies having it handy. People think of it usually in the context of some guy overdosing on the street but the one time I've actually used it was while photographing a wedding where a groomsman overdosed on what he thought was cocaine (spoiler, it was fentanyl). Luckily I had narcan in my bag
First, thanks for sharing I have been more conscious about everything I carry around even if I still need to make a real plan about how to carry them. I want to add more health-related things, like wipes, to my EDC. Second, I would like to add something about a piece you carry, the SIM removal tool. If your phone has a jack port, you can buy a dust protector that has a SIM removal tool included in itself. So you always bring the tool hidden inside your phone where your SIM is. They are a buck or two on Aliexpress.
Great ideas especially the Savlon idea. I have always carried a SAK which never ceases to amaze me how often I use it. That said I have recently switched to a Ruike M42 pocket knife. The reason for this is better tweezers, car glass breaker and scissors. I have only had it a couple of weeks, but so far so good.
One thing which I started carrying recently that I ended up using almost everyday is a lightweight drawstring backpack that easily fits in my pocket. Another is a very lightweight zippered "coin case" which I end up putting small items that I come across into so I don't lose them.
With those tick removers you can get in under the tick and twist it a bunch of times and the whole tick comes out alive leaving nothing behind. Use them on my dog all the time, they are great
Yeah I took one off my cat with one the other day - I felt it was just a bit thick so it didn't go under it as easily as I'd hoped. I think the flatter 'tick key' style would be better - I will give them a go.
That's super clean, and you've pointed out a couple gaps and improvements in my gear that I'm going to address (e.g. I carry burn gel but am absolutely switching to the impregnated burn plasters you showed, and adding saline vials) My only, admittedly very personal, gripe is that I'm not a fan of off-body carry, so I run an ankle kit for my non-pocket/first aid gear on a day-to-day basis instead...but then, shorts are a very occasional occurrence in the pacific northwest, and especially the places I go in it. Unfortunately, that does mean I lose capabilities when I am out in shorts. ...maybe it's time to embrace the resurgence of that ancient horror that is the fanny pack.
Heh yeah I resisted the sling for a long time. Yeah fancy pack (bum bag as we call them) make so much sense yet look so silly! Bit like socks and sandals.
for tools I have the cobra xs as well - this is the most versatile little thing ever. Pinches, grabs, turns nuts, so many uses. For bits I use a 711L Flat End Flex Head micro ratchet which doubles as a ratchet screwdriver. Most of the time I use it standalone due to the low profile, but I also stick the small end into a leatherman for more leverage when needed. For bits I use the wiha double ended bit set which gives me twice the bits in the same space. Great suggestions on the health and safety items! I've 3d printed a couple tick grabbers!
Nice saline bottle. I've been looking for a good tool roll case. I have a lot more things I'd add, but the most important would be electrical tape. Great for bandaging small cuts in conjunction with gauze or bandaid as it's self constricting so it keeps pressure on the wound to stop the bleed. A couple short lengths of 18ga insulated wire can be used to make improvised circuits. Emergency usb boot disk for computer lockouts. Hemostats are my goto over tweezers.
Great idea to use a tool roll. I have a fixit kit in a pouch and used credit card sleeves to organis some of the smaller items to be able to find them easier. I have the Victorinox bit set - but have replaced it with the Steinwhale double ended bit set and the topeak ratchet....
Cool stuff - yeah I'm quite keen to find something capable of more comfortable use/increased torque in the bit driver. There's also a case for going to the next size up Knipex.
While not as convenient as a glue stick, you can use your lighter to melt the other thermoplastics in the kit (nylon in zip ties or HDPE in paracord) for gluing stuff together.
Do you find the standalone torch is useful enough to warrant carrying with you everywhere you go as opposed to using an Apple Watch or phone torch? Great video as always!
I use a manker eo2 II which is a smaller right-angle flashlight than his and I love it. Primarily because if in fishing around for something under the couch or grabbing the groceries from the car after dark I don't need to use my hands. Plus I'm not someone who will ever prioritize self defence, but having a way to temporarily blind and confuse an attacker with 0 risk or repercussions is pretty handy
The benefit of carrying a separate torch is that you save your phone battery. You can also hold a small torch between your teeth to keep both hands free. Additionally, they're a one-touch, mechanical (most of the time) mechanism to turn on and off. Phones typically require unlocking and swiping which can be tricky in extremely cold or wet conditions.
My only minor quibble is that if you use something that large as a container what would be the point of having a tweezer in that form-factor, you'd be better off getting tweezers that are perhaps better at doing the job that don't take up any space in that container. In other words the whole reason one would go small with the small tweezers is because it's a small container or the reason one goes with fullsized tweezers that do the job best, one would go with a larger container. But in this case it's a large container with a small tool. ie if you look at 1:34 there's a mismatch. Pause the screen there and look at it. Well, you might as well get something better than the Knipex XS because you have a much larger container now. Or you might as well get PB Swissblocks and get double the bits now. In other words, you have compact itesm but the pack itself is much too large. Either the pack needs to be smaller or the items now have flexibility to be larger.
i have something similar. Two items that get used the most : Hairband - for the ladies in my fam, and a tightly rolled small bin-liner - for the rubbish that is not often mine. A couple of hydration salt sachets, IKEA ziplock bag, 30cm of sports tape, a couple of inches of double sided nail sandboard (so light). 5m 50lb braided fishing line. will probably add the savlon -but I might find a way to add Vaseline too, for those chaffing moments. Your roll looks ace, but a bit out of my price range......must resist.
Think another important thing to carry with yu is numbing gel for toothache anbesol somthing for tooth related problems will be adding to my kit more stuff video was helpful
Not modular. I don’t need a tic remover or a lighter when out and about in the city. I never need a bit driver or a needle and thread. What I carry is a Vic, some first aid items, a space pen, a little rope and zip ties and Gorilla tape. Ibuprofen. Done. Lightweight and versatile. Anything else needed on the go, I’ll just buy when required.
Thanks for sharing, Ben. With the space you have freed in your pockets by moving some of the tools, trouble kit, phone and car key to the sling bag, are you using that space for other things? Or do you just carry the four augmentation devices in the pockets now? Where do you keep the wallet and house key? Pocket or sling?
You're welcome. House key goes in my pockets in the Bellroy key cover. Wallet doesn't really exist in the traditional sense any more! There is cash and cards in this kit and that's it. They're not needed often. Apple Watch does all the payments in shops. So complete pockets kit is now 4x augmentation items, bellroy key cover and Victorinox Huntsman. Cheers!
@@BenVallack I guess once you break out of pockets only carry, there is a wide continuum of "sixth pocket" size options, from the something small like the Evergoods CAP 1 to the largest ~13L slings like Aer Sling Bag 3 and Cotapaxi Chasqui to full on EDC backpacks, usually 20-25L in capacity. The bigger you go, the more preparedness and other items you can bring. Also, the heavier the carry. A lot of American men will wear backpacks but not slings. There are a lot of sling fans too. Kind of a love-hate thing going on here with slings. Slings appear to be much more popular for men in other parts of the world, usually in urban settings that depend heavily on commuter transit. With how I've optimized my carry re: keys and wallet, I find my pockets sufficient for my carry during the day. At night, typically with tighter fitting pants, I don't have the same pocket room as my jeans. I might try a small hand held sling for night use.
You can hardly advertise a kit for its ability to help others without including a single sanitary product lol. Tampons are smaller than pads & therefore easier to fit. Besides the oversight, this kit seems a overkill for 99% of users; I carry most of the same tools, but they're divided between multiple containers more sensible for my own needs. My bike - my primary mode of transport - carries a slightly wider variety of tools than your kit and I'm rarely outside of walking distance from it. My keychain is attached to my wallet (connecting them is a game changer btw) and has tweezers, a penknife & pen. Finally, my rucksack carries a medicine kit similar to yours - I'm glad to see somebody else carrying a tick remover and I'll consider adding eye drops once I've tested them vs the bottle technique. It's probably a controversial opinion but I don't consider cordage an everyday item. I only feel like using it in nature, and I rarely go into nature without a DD magic carpet & enough cordage to pitch with. Perfect for sudden downpours or as a shelter from the sun.
Check out Uncle Bills Sliver Grippers, they totally converted me, such a simple design but works flawlessly (including how they store away). On a separate note, have you considered any major trauma items for your kit? e.g. SWAT-T, trauma bandage, CAT-T etc. I think if you're carrying the bag then it might be worth considering. Would fall into the 'very unlikely to use' category, but if you did ever need to use it then it could quite literally be life-and-death. If you were going to carry just one thing then an Olaes might fit the bill nicely considering it packs into one package a trauma bandage, gauze, an occlusive layer (e.g. for chest wounds) and an eye cup, and unlike the TQs it would be useful in relatively minor (but messy) injuries too.
yeah I came very close to getting uncle bills but just thought the finer point of the Durox ones might be a bit more useful. Will check out the trauma items. I'm definitely up for carrying anything that could mean the difference between life and death even if it's very likely never to be used.
@@BenVallack just in case, to actually use a tourniquet/other parts of ifak you need to practice, not just have it on you. Preferably, you have to take a first aid course. But it's worth it, because a person with an ifak kit and a knowledge of how to use it can save someone's (including themselves) life.
Fli23 is right to mention that practice is essential. But it should be noted that for a competent chap like Ben, he would easily be able to get the theory for something like a tourniquet or trauma dressing from RUclips, no need for a course. PrepMedic would be a great YT channel to use, a proper pro who gives tried and tested guidance and in my experience his videos are for more informative than basic first aid courses. For something like an Olaes which needs to remain sealed (sterile), buy a spare and practice with it, they're very simple to use but you don't want your first go to be during a high stress catastrophic bleeding scenario.
@@MPD90 it's not impossible to learn this from RUclips videos. However then you only rely on your ability to self-assess. You don't have a professional to correct you. However, this may be my bias because such trainings are free of charge/cheap were I live.
@@fli23 Fair. My personal experience of first aid training is the low level stuff is typically delivered by people with very little real experience, so I'd take a SWAT medic talking through real examples over that. Particularly given the stuff we're talking about (TQs and trauma bandages) are relatively simplistic. Of course that is a broad brush and I'm sure there's some great trainers in the mix too.
Thank you for sharing. Can you please explain - or better still show with a photo - how you carry the EDC kit? Is it in that whitish bag you briefly show? Is that a sling? If so, do you keep the bag / sling with you always at hand like a woman might keep her handbag nearby all of the time? Is there a danger you might forget it and leave it at a work desk, at restaurants, in the car etc?
There is overlap from the last video - and lot's of b-roll is used in my other ideas. It catches up on the augmentation concept at the start which was a dedicated vid a while ago. The vid is new though.
I cant think of a single instance in the past year where I needed any of these items when out and about. Its just not worth carrying so much stuff around all the time. Wallet, keys, phone. Nothing else is needed.
@@BenVallack Exactly, they're things that you find use for if you have them. I rarely needed pliers until I got a new multi tool, now I use them a few times a week
@BenVallack I have the same opinion as OP. But its funny that i already carry all that stuff in my car at all time. Obviously distributed all over the car. Maybe I should try put them all in one bag. :)
@@BenVallackmy 3d printer is the closest example I can think of that's a similar mindset shift for me. I had a fairly well setup workshop before the printer arrived, but since having it (even a cheap one), it seems to have offered the solution to so many problems that perhaps before I'd have just lived with, postponed or ignored completely.
Me: I made an EDC kit small and light enough to carry with me all day every day and it has some extremely useful things in it. For example, eye wash pods, hydrogel burn dressings, specialist splinter tweezers, tick removers, tools for sockets, screws, nuts and bolts, pens, savlon, various kinds of alcohol and non-alcohol wipes, duct tape, paracord and many more extremely useful items. I feel having this with me is unusually and extremely useful. Can I use the word profound to describe its utility? ChatGPT: Yes, you can use the word "profound" to describe the utility of your EDC (Everyday Carry) kit. The word "profound" typically refers to something of great depth, importance, or significance. If your kit significantly enhances your preparedness, safety, and ability to handle a variety of situations, then describing its utility as "profound" is appropriate. It conveys that the impact and usefulness of your kit go beyond the ordinary, highlighting the depth of its practicality in your daily life.
Exactly, I mean, it’s alright but profoundly is definitely stretching it. As God as my witness, I watched about 5sec of it and shut it down. Everyone wants to reinvent the 🛞.
Both good. Savlon easier to apply. Germoline was our family go-to before I swapped to Savlon and it just seems to promote healing in a very magical way!!
@@BenVallack over 35 years ago my grandad used to carry either one or the other along with a pocket knife , tape and a few other bits...great to see people are still doing the same thing
It‘s basically just a fist aid kit and a tool kit, which are nice to have but I don‘t see them as profound. I will note some items, however, and add them to my kit. My kit additionally contains cosmetics, a sleeping mask, chargers, etc.
It's the fact that the kit is actually portable and light enough to always have on you combined with a far more curated collection of first aid and utility items that gets me so excited by it. Most first aid kits that include burn dressings and eye baths would be really quite big. So this is an exercise in considering things a bit so that you can have insane levels of preparedness in a true 'everyday' kit. Similar story with the tools. The Knipex and bit driver with 1/4 socket adaptor is extremely useful whilst being unusually small and light.
Thank you for sharing. Can you please explain - or better still show with a photo - how you carry the EDC kit? Is it in that whitish bag you briefly show? Is that a sling? If so, do you keep the bag / sling with you always at hand like a woman might keep her handbag nearby all of the time? Is there a danger you might forget it and leave it at a work desk, at restaurants, in the car etc?
For some things, I think it makes sense to think in terms of "cost of not having it".
You have inspired me to buy and use most of the same tools. My EDC kit has a bit more. I’m using a Chrome Kadet Sling and your points about stuff failing together without organization is accurate. I do have a butane Zippo, and I’ll probably add a hot glue stick. Thanks for the suggestion.
Some things I’ve added to mine are:
Butterfly bandages and medical super glue (for deep wound mitigation)
Narcan (I live in the US, and this is needed)
Anker power bank with USBC and USBA ports
Apple 30w dual USBC US wall charger
USBC and Lightning cables
Micro USB, USBC and USBA adapters
Ventoy USBA boot drive with Windows and Linux flavors
512 GB USBC flash drive
Spare wired headphones
Leatherman Skeletool with BitKit set
I also carrying my Onyx Boox Palma instead of my Kindle. I like the smaller size, battery life, and E-Ink screen. Also having a fully capable Android device is super useful in some critical moments.
How is the battery on the palma? I have the Note Air 2 and it's fantastic but the larger size means I don't always bring it out with me
@@Marsk1tty The battery life is great, I can go about a week with light to medium use. I have the screen set for E-Reading quality. If I set the response and refresh higher, it has the same battery life as my Pixel 6a with medium to heavy use.
Narcan is one item where the "just in case" scenario 100% justifies having it handy. People think of it usually in the context of some guy overdosing on the street but the one time I've actually used it was while photographing a wedding where a groomsman overdosed on what he thought was cocaine (spoiler, it was fentanyl). Luckily I had narcan in my bag
Augmentation role items are vital for when out in mean streets of Peckham. It’s basically a chain mail suit and a taser.
First, thanks for sharing I have been more conscious about everything I carry around even if I still need to make a real plan about how to carry them. I want to add more health-related things, like wipes, to my EDC.
Second, I would like to add something about a piece you carry, the SIM removal tool. If your phone has a jack port, you can buy a dust protector that has a SIM removal tool included in itself. So you always bring the tool hidden inside your phone where your SIM is. They are a buck or two on Aliexpress.
You're welcome! Good idea with the jack tool - alas as an iphone user it's been a long time since I've seen one of those on a phone!
Great ideas especially the Savlon idea. I have always carried a SAK which never ceases to amaze me how often I use it. That said I have recently switched to a Ruike M42 pocket knife. The reason for this is better tweezers, car glass breaker and scissors. I have only had it a couple of weeks, but so far so good.
I recommend adding a couple of compeed plasters for blisters when hiking - will make a lot of difference.
One thing which I started carrying recently that I ended up using almost everyday is a lightweight drawstring backpack that easily fits in my pocket.
Another is a very lightweight zippered "coin case" which I end up putting small items that I come across into so I don't lose them.
With those tick removers you can get in under the tick and twist it a bunch of times and the whole tick comes out alive leaving nothing behind. Use them on my dog all the time, they are great
Yeah I took one off my cat with one the other day - I felt it was just a bit thick so it didn't go under it as easily as I'd hoped. I think the flatter 'tick key' style would be better - I will give them a go.
That's super clean, and you've pointed out a couple gaps and improvements in my gear that I'm going to address (e.g. I carry burn gel but am absolutely switching to the impregnated burn plasters you showed, and adding saline vials)
My only, admittedly very personal, gripe is that I'm not a fan of off-body carry, so I run an ankle kit for my non-pocket/first aid gear on a day-to-day basis instead...but then, shorts are a very occasional occurrence in the pacific northwest, and especially the places I go in it.
Unfortunately, that does mean I lose capabilities when I am out in shorts.
...maybe it's time to embrace the resurgence of that ancient horror that is the fanny pack.
Heh yeah I resisted the sling for a long time. Yeah fancy pack (bum bag as we call them) make so much sense yet look so silly! Bit like socks and sandals.
for tools I have the cobra xs as well - this is the most versatile little thing ever. Pinches, grabs, turns nuts, so many uses.
For bits I use a 711L Flat End Flex Head micro ratchet which doubles as a ratchet screwdriver. Most of the time I use it standalone due to the low profile, but I also stick the small end into a leatherman for more leverage when needed.
For bits I use the wiha double ended bit set which gives me twice the bits in the same space.
Great suggestions on the health and safety items! I've 3d printed a couple tick grabbers!
Nice saline bottle.
I've been looking for a good tool roll case.
I have a lot more things I'd add, but the most important would be electrical tape. Great for bandaging small cuts in conjunction with gauze or bandaid as it's self constricting so it keeps pressure on the wound to stop the bleed.
A couple short lengths of 18ga insulated wire can be used to make improvised circuits.
Emergency usb boot disk for computer lockouts.
Hemostats are my goto over tweezers.
Awesome cheers!
Great idea to use a tool roll. I have a fixit kit in a pouch and used credit card sleeves to organis some of the smaller items to be able to find them easier. I have the Victorinox bit set - but have replaced it with the Steinwhale double ended bit set and the topeak ratchet....
Cool stuff - yeah I'm quite keen to find something capable of more comfortable use/increased torque in the bit driver. There's also a case for going to the next size up Knipex.
@@BenVallack I think that's a great call on the Knipex. The 125mm have better handles. You may be able to fit 150mm in.
While not as convenient as a glue stick, you can use your lighter to melt the other thermoplastics in the kit (nylon in zip ties or HDPE in paracord) for gluing stuff together.
Good thinking!
Do you find the standalone torch is useful enough to warrant carrying with you everywhere you go as opposed to using an Apple Watch or phone torch? Great video as always!
100% - as useful as the knife. Torch and knife and essential. Pry bar and zippo and nice to haves. Thanks!
I use a manker eo2 II which is a smaller right-angle flashlight than his and I love it. Primarily because if in fishing around for something under the couch or grabbing the groceries from the car after dark I don't need to use my hands. Plus I'm not someone who will ever prioritize self defence, but having a way to temporarily blind and confuse an attacker with 0 risk or repercussions is pretty handy
The benefit of carrying a separate torch is that you save your phone battery. You can also hold a small torch between your teeth to keep both hands free. Additionally, they're a one-touch, mechanical (most of the time) mechanism to turn on and off. Phones typically require unlocking and swiping which can be tricky in extremely cold or wet conditions.
Think yu added a small magnifying glass essential see somthing magnified put that in yur survival kit
My only minor quibble is that if you use something that large as a container what would be the point of having a tweezer in that form-factor, you'd be better off getting tweezers that are perhaps better at doing the job that don't take up any space in that container. In other words the whole reason one would go small with the small tweezers is because it's a small container or the reason one goes with fullsized tweezers that do the job best, one would go with a larger container. But in this case it's a large container with a small tool. ie if you look at 1:34 there's a mismatch. Pause the screen there and look at it. Well, you might as well get something better than the Knipex XS because you have a much larger container now. Or you might as well get PB Swissblocks and get double the bits now. In other words, you have compact itesm but the pack itself is much too large. Either the pack needs to be smaller or the items now have flexibility to be larger.
i have something similar. Two items that get used the most : Hairband - for the ladies in my fam, and a tightly rolled small bin-liner - for the rubbish that is not often mine.
A couple of hydration salt sachets, IKEA ziplock bag, 30cm of sports tape, a couple of inches of double sided nail sandboard (so light). 5m 50lb braided fishing line.
will probably add the savlon -but I might find a way to add Vaseline too, for those chaffing moments.
Your roll looks ace, but a bit out of my price range......must resist.
Awesome ideas there cheers!
@@BenVallack I'm on the lookout for a small, good, magnifying glass or loupe, because small things are interesting.
Nice, thanks for sharing! Definitely some food for thought and I’m going to check out those tick removers before summer here in Cape Town.
Think another important thing to carry with yu is numbing gel for toothache anbesol somthing for tooth related problems will be adding to my kit more stuff video was helpful
This is a cool idea. I think I might make something like this for myself!
Not modular. I don’t need a tic remover or a lighter when out and about in the city.
I never need a bit driver or a needle and thread.
What I carry is a Vic, some first aid items, a space pen, a little rope and zip ties and Gorilla tape. Ibuprofen. Done. Lightweight and versatile.
Anything else needed on the go, I’ll just buy when required.
A very inspiring video, thanks a lot!
If you didn't have young kid/s, would you still carry everything you mentioned in this video?
Thanks for sharing, Ben. With the space you have freed in your pockets by moving some of the tools, trouble kit, phone and car key to the sling bag, are you using that space for other things? Or do you just carry the four augmentation devices in the pockets now? Where do you keep the wallet and house key? Pocket or sling?
You're welcome. House key goes in my pockets in the Bellroy key cover. Wallet doesn't really exist in the traditional sense any more! There is cash and cards in this kit and that's it. They're not needed often. Apple Watch does all the payments in shops. So complete pockets kit is now 4x augmentation items, bellroy key cover and Victorinox Huntsman. Cheers!
@@BenVallack I guess once you break out of pockets only carry, there is a wide continuum of "sixth pocket" size options, from the something small like the Evergoods CAP 1 to the largest ~13L slings like Aer Sling Bag 3 and Cotapaxi Chasqui to full on EDC backpacks, usually 20-25L in capacity.
The bigger you go, the more preparedness and other items you can bring. Also, the heavier the carry.
A lot of American men will wear backpacks but not slings. There are a lot of sling fans too. Kind of a love-hate thing going on here with slings. Slings appear to be much more popular for men in other parts of the world, usually in urban settings that depend heavily on commuter transit.
With how I've optimized my carry re: keys and wallet, I find my pockets sufficient for my carry during the day. At night, typically with tighter fitting pants, I don't have the same pocket room as my jeans. I might try a small hand held sling for night use.
You can hardly advertise a kit for its ability to help others without including a single sanitary product lol. Tampons are smaller than pads & therefore easier to fit.
Besides the oversight, this kit seems a overkill for 99% of users; I carry most of the same tools, but they're divided between multiple containers more sensible for my own needs.
My bike - my primary mode of transport - carries a slightly wider variety of tools than your kit and I'm rarely outside of walking distance from it.
My keychain is attached to my wallet (connecting them is a game changer btw) and has tweezers, a penknife & pen.
Finally, my rucksack carries a medicine kit similar to yours - I'm glad to see somebody else carrying a tick remover and I'll consider adding eye drops once I've tested them vs the bottle technique.
It's probably a controversial opinion but I don't consider cordage an everyday item. I only feel like using it in nature, and I rarely go into nature without a DD magic carpet & enough cordage to pitch with. Perfect for sudden downpours or as a shelter from the sun.
Yeah if my wife was less organised I would do that for sure. Lots of other good ideas there cheers.
Check out Uncle Bills Sliver Grippers, they totally converted me, such a simple design but works flawlessly (including how they store away).
On a separate note, have you considered any major trauma items for your kit? e.g. SWAT-T, trauma bandage, CAT-T etc. I think if you're carrying the bag then it might be worth considering. Would fall into the 'very unlikely to use' category, but if you did ever need to use it then it could quite literally be life-and-death. If you were going to carry just one thing then an Olaes might fit the bill nicely considering it packs into one package a trauma bandage, gauze, an occlusive layer (e.g. for chest wounds) and an eye cup, and unlike the TQs it would be useful in relatively minor (but messy) injuries too.
yeah I came very close to getting uncle bills but just thought the finer point of the Durox ones might be a bit more useful. Will check out the trauma items. I'm definitely up for carrying anything that could mean the difference between life and death even if it's very likely never to be used.
@@BenVallack just in case, to actually use a tourniquet/other parts of ifak you need to practice, not just have it on you. Preferably, you have to take a first aid course.
But it's worth it, because a person with an ifak kit and a knowledge of how to use it can save someone's (including themselves) life.
Fli23 is right to mention that practice is essential. But it should be noted that for a competent chap like Ben, he would easily be able to get the theory for something like a tourniquet or trauma dressing from RUclips, no need for a course. PrepMedic would be a great YT channel to use, a proper pro who gives tried and tested guidance and in my experience his videos are for more informative than basic first aid courses. For something like an Olaes which needs to remain sealed (sterile), buy a spare and practice with it, they're very simple to use but you don't want your first go to be during a high stress catastrophic bleeding scenario.
@@MPD90 it's not impossible to learn this from RUclips videos. However then you only rely on your ability to self-assess. You don't have a professional to correct you.
However, this may be my bias because such trainings are free of charge/cheap were I live.
@@fli23 Fair. My personal experience of first aid training is the low level stuff is typically delivered by people with very little real experience, so I'd take a SWAT medic talking through real examples over that. Particularly given the stuff we're talking about (TQs and trauma bandages) are relatively simplistic. Of course that is a broad brush and I'm sure there's some great trainers in the mix too.
Thank you for sharing. Can you please explain - or better still show with a photo - how you carry the EDC kit? Is it in that whitish bag you briefly show? Is that a sling?
If so, do you keep the bag / sling with you always at hand like a woman might keep her handbag nearby all of the time? Is there a danger you might forget it and leave it at a work desk, at restaurants, in the car etc?
If you watch the video at the end all details are in there 😀
Got it Apologies. Very helpful. Thank you.
Wow
Well put in.
small roll of bailing wire?
Is this reuploaded? It isnt mentioned anywhere?
I could swear I saw all this from you already.
There is overlap from the last video - and lot's of b-roll is used in my other ideas. It catches up on the augmentation concept at the start which was a dedicated vid a while ago. The vid is new though.
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I cant think of a single instance in the past year where I needed any of these items when out and about. Its just not worth carrying so much stuff around all the time. Wallet, keys, phone. Nothing else is needed.
...until you do!
@@BenVallack Exactly, they're things that you find use for if you have them. I rarely needed pliers until I got a new multi tool, now I use them a few times a week
Where’s the fun in that??!!
@BenVallack I have the same opinion as OP.
But its funny that i already carry all that stuff in my car at all time.
Obviously distributed all over the car. Maybe I should try put them all in one bag. :)
@@BenVallackmy 3d printer is the closest example I can think of that's a similar mindset shift for me. I had a fairly well setup workshop before the printer arrived, but since having it (even a cheap one), it seems to have offered the solution to so many problems that perhaps before I'd have just lived with, postponed or ignored completely.
People who actually use this: knife amd screw driver in back pocket
IT people:
wise of you to not show your actual keys
I really enjoy your content, but calling this profound is a huge stretch. Please stop click baiting.
Me: I made an EDC kit small and light enough to carry with me all day every day and it has some extremely useful things in it. For example, eye wash pods, hydrogel burn dressings, specialist splinter tweezers, tick removers, tools for sockets, screws, nuts and bolts, pens, savlon, various kinds of alcohol and non-alcohol wipes, duct tape, paracord and many more extremely useful items. I feel having this with me is unusually and extremely useful. Can I use the word profound to describe its utility?
ChatGPT:
Yes, you can use the word "profound" to describe the utility of your EDC (Everyday Carry) kit. The word "profound" typically refers to something of great depth, importance, or significance. If your kit significantly enhances your preparedness, safety, and ability to handle a variety of situations, then describing its utility as "profound" is appropriate. It conveys that the impact and usefulness of your kit go beyond the ordinary, highlighting the depth of its practicality in your daily life.
Exactly, I mean, it’s alright but profoundly is definitely stretching it. As God as my witness, I watched about 5sec of it and shut it down. Everyone wants to reinvent the 🛞.
@@terrybutler-fl4dxbut you don’t speak for all of the other viewers. I for example did find this cool and profound
You're promoting $50 keychains? Come on now. Just cuz a company sends you cool overpriced shit doesn't mean you should promote this stuff.
Huh?
Smart to be prepared yu nver kno when you need little things unexpected small injury or anything liked yur video
Loved the video. Just subed to your channel. Cheers
medic kit is fun
Well thought out, really like the eye wash idea!
Look up Kobayashi Sakamu care liquid plaster, that thing is small and glues up any small wound like it's not there. Very useful!
Nice setup!!
You lost me at waist pack.
It's a sling!
Savlon vs Germoline?
Both good. Savlon easier to apply. Germoline was our family go-to before I swapped to Savlon and it just seems to promote healing in a very magical way!!
@@BenVallack over 35 years ago my grandad used to carry either one or the other along with a pocket knife , tape and a few other bits...great to see people are still doing the same thing
Cool kit!
I will say: in an urban environment, I don't have much use for a lighter as a non-smoker.
Yeah it's definitely the thing I use the least but sure is handy when you need to light some fireworks!
How often in a year do you pry this?
It‘s basically just a fist aid kit and a tool kit, which are nice to have but I don‘t see them as profound. I will note some items, however, and add them to my kit. My kit additionally contains cosmetics, a sleeping mask, chargers, etc.
It's the fact that the kit is actually portable and light enough to always have on you combined with a far more curated collection of first aid and utility items that gets me so excited by it. Most first aid kits that include burn dressings and eye baths would be really quite big. So this is an exercise in considering things a bit so that you can have insane levels of preparedness in a true 'everyday' kit. Similar story with the tools. The Knipex and bit driver with 1/4 socket adaptor is extremely useful whilst being unusually small and light.
Freck off with the clickbait
define clickbait?
Thank you for sharing. Can you please explain - or better still show with a photo - how you carry the EDC kit? Is it in that whitish bag you briefly show? Is that a sling?
If so, do you keep the bag / sling with you always at hand like a woman might keep her handbag nearby all of the time? Is there a danger you might forget it and leave it at a work desk, at restaurants, in the car etc?