To keep this series going you should do a student edc (one that favors pens over knives) photographer edc (favors flashlight) fashion friendly edc ( color coordinated) ans so on so you can redo the same 50 dollar budget then 100 again in the future.
The diffuser is great for camping. Use a carabiner to hang it somewhere inside your tent and it gives you great light to read by. You can also hang it from the zipper pull of a jacket or off of a necklace to light up the immediate area in front of you, which can be really helpful for camping over a cookstove or playing cards at a picnic table.
a good way to keep your budget down is to broaden your search beyond specifically EDC items - often you pay extra for something just because it's 'EDC' and you can find comparable items for less if you look further afield from the usual stuff.. a few alternate suggestions - the stainless steel Parker Vector ballpoint comes in black and looks cooler that the Jotter and there's the stainless Pentel Energel, Seiko's Pulsar range of budget watches are good. There are excellent knives that never seem to make it to the EDC sector, some of the european makes are really good value - there's more to euro knives than just Opinel...
I have that exact belt clip for my keys, I love it. I have torn belt looks in the past, this connects to my belt directly and works great, used one for about two years now
Nitecore Tube. USB rechargeable $10 flashlight. Pentel Energel Alloy gel pen, $8 Opinel 6 or 8, $12 That leaves $74 for watch, wallet and keychain. Or $24 for the $50 budget.
Bryan Stone only thing with the opinel is that while it’s a super good knife, for edc people want things to be convenient, most knives that fit in this category aren’t double hand opened. Second thing about opinel is that in the rain, the handle swells making the blade hard to get out. And the third thing is that the blade isn’t thick, so for some edc tasks it may bend.
the opinel is a good blade my little bro carries one, but like zb matt says it has alot of draw backs for a EDC blade that can be fixed by spending 12 or 18 bucks more
@@zBMatt in some countries you are not allowed to carry a one hand open knife. Yes the wood can swell, so you need to be careful whem cleaning the knife. I like the feel and simplicity of the opinel. I have multiples and my kids both have one too.
I wear that Timex expedition everyday at work and love it! Fantastic watch for everyday, and I typically wear divers. It’s a Timex, so you know that the movement is solid and will keep great time, mine has been on the same battery for over four years now and still keeps highly accurate time, within milliseconds. Also on the subject of the lume, the watch does have indoglo, which is handy at times and lights up the whole face, but the watch does have lumes on the numerals and hands. The trick with the lumes is that it really has to be completely dark, and the watch needs to “charge” in the sun to produce the lume, and then the lume doesn’t last all that long. But before I get to far into the rabbit hole, I love this watch, dirt cheap and tough as nails! I’ve since replaced the band with an older Timex expedition leather band because I wasn’t too keen on the green nato. My only gripe is that sometimes when I pop gloves off they’ll catch the crown and pull it out, I’ve since worked around it by changing my technique for pulling gloves but whenever I’m swapping pairs several times over in a transport (I work on an ambulance and will occasionally go through several pairs of gloves in a short time) I’ll occasionally still catch it. Other than that, I’m absolutely in love with the watch!
Honestly I don't care if your opinion is popular or not. We are all different and that's what matters. It 's what makes us special and I love your videos. Keep up the great work buddy.
I think a themed twist on this concept would be very cool. Brass, copper, titanium, micarta, etc themed edc on a budget of 150 would be something I would definitely be interested in watching! Great video, keep up the good work!
I've bought 2 Cutjacks for gifts and have been wanting one for myself, but always end up buying something else. Kinda like the Mora that's been in my Save For Later for years. When I saw the Cutjack drop down from $43 to $29 and available in OD green, well, that's the definition of a split second! The action gets better with use and I finally got the clip adjusted so I don't need two hands to get it out of my pocket anymore. Really enjoy it in my rotation. I think it is just perfect for a $100ish EDC.
To each his own but my wallet is where it all begins. My most valuable items are there. Hate your choice. Forget the flashlight that's what phones are for. I'm a contractor/superintendent so I use flashlights far more than most. Love the watch. Have same one not a loss if I break or lose it.
I've used the Zac Tools key holder for 8 years at work for my work keys. Literally use it every day. Suits the purpose and at 5 days a week for 8 years taking keys off and on multiple times a day it has not yet lost any retention.
So, this will cost a little more but this is all great EDC starter items all under $50 USD each. Total Cost: $223.94 on Amazon. Knife: ESEE Zancudo D2 OD Green $33.44 usd Flashlight: Streamlight Microstream USB rechargeable Coyote Brown $28.94 usd Watch: Timex Expedition Chrono Black/Green Canvas $45.30 usd Wallet: Herschel Supply Co. Charlie Leather Wallet $29.80 usd Pen: CRKT Williams Tactical Pen $46.47 usd Key Organizer: KeySmart Rugged Mossy Oak $39.99 usd Because of this you will be able to upgrade items over time but give you a lot of flexibility at the start. You will have quality in each item so you can upgrade as you choose and never feel like anything is cheap.
It makes me feel really good that you're praising the Timex Expedition Scout so much, because I just bought one on a whim this weekend and it showed up today and I absolutely LOVE it for the price...the one I got has the OD green strap instead of the regular watch band, though...I think one of the next ones I'm shooting for is one of the Seiko field watches, it's quite a bit more money, but I've heard good things about them and I like the look of them...
I wrote that with the video paused, and when I read the list in the description of the video I realized you actually end up buying my exact watch!...now I feel REALLY good about accidentally stumbling onto a watch that you ended up liking enough to want in your budget carry...
Love the Zac Tool key clips, number one belt key clip with law enforcement and corrections. Been using them for about 12 years. And as seen before I am a big fan of that Timex Expedition watch.
I have the Timex Expedition Scout and would easily buy a 2nd. 6 years later and I am still on the same battery. I get comments on it all of the time and little do most know I only paid $35 for it in 2016.
For a pen I just want something that writes smoothly and cleanly with no clumps or skips... I could care less how it looks. So far I've been loving the Uniball Signo 307. Writes very well, is light, and is cheap so if it gets lost, broken, or someone takes it, it's no big loss. In a 9 pack on Amazon they're a little over $1 a pen. I also carry a mechanical drafting pencil with retractable tip (to prevent tip damage). It's a bit more expensive, but still both pen and pencil are around $10. I got the pencil as I hate how Fisher space pens write and the pencil can still write on a waterproof notebook when the paper is wet. If you're not as picky as me concerning how well your pens write, just get a Fisher space pen of some sort. They'll write no matter what, just not very cleanly or smoothly. lol
Back when I was in high school I used to go to my buddies and hang out while he and his friends were smoking out on the back porch. They always complained about the lack of light because turning on the porch light was to bright and would wake his parents. So I had a thrunite t10 with a diffuser so I would stand that up on the table so we could see what we were doing. So that’s basically the one and only use for a diffuser lol.
Built this with $2 to spare shipped after tax and no compromises in under 10 minutes. Casio is backlit, '10 Bar Water resist, and date complication: Total = $98.09 (Shipped with Prime) OKC Rat Ii Sp-Black - $25.07 Casio Men's FT500WVB-5BV (Forester) - $19.92 Streamlight 66323 (AAA) - $20.41 Fisher 400B Space Bullet Space Pen - $18.61 Travelambo Front Pocket Minimalist Leather Slim Wallet - $7.99
I would add a 7th item... A lighter. I would choose the SS Parker Jotter most days in budget EDC. For me, a reasonable cost is $250 add cash as an 8th item for EDC of $20-$60 means leaving the house every day with $300 worth of tools to function with. A possible list includes a Citizen solar field watch such as BM8180, a D2 knife likely R2D2 but other under $45, Sharpie Ultra Fine, Zippo with Thunderbird insert, Nitecore Tip or MecArmy SNG3 ($30) for USB recharge, etc. For most of life the rule of thumb for many EDC items is not more than 2 hours gross. Depending on ones income determines what is budget... A retail worker ($10-$12) versus a nurse ($30+) is a big difference when looking at 2 hours gross, then consider position that are 6 or 7 figures where $500+ knifes or $5000+ watches are budget for that income. National US average around $25 per hour or $50k per year. Many are above or below this mark. But at average... 2 hours gross is $50. If took 8 items (including cash) assigned at $50 average is $400 budget. For me 10% is cash thus have $360 to spend for 7 items. Someone at $12 per hour would have starting fund of $192 and may choose to keep $20 in cash.
Would love to see a student EDC Weekly theme! As well as themed variants of this style of video. Also, I have been using the zaktools for a little while now, loving it so far, just wish they could be lightened a little, though I understand they're used extensively in police communities.
Parker Jotter Pen in stainless steel can be found for 12.99 and can be used as an impact tool in an emergency situation if needed. It also takes Space Pen refills with the adaptor included
I have been using that flashlight for about a year. I like it a lot. Carry it in a pocket organizer. The pocket clip broke in about 15 minutes of carrying but otherwise very good performance.
I actually love using diffusers on my flashlights. I have a red one I use with about a portion on one side taped, I use it to read maps at night and it's fantastic. Just something I experimented with while in the army and I always have it in my edc
Late comment: Diffusers are good for lighting up a larger area without spotlighting. I do insurance inspections and a diffused light is much more useful for taking photos in homes that have lost power.
I would like to see a budget EDC based around the Kershaw Leek. Considering it’s a good budget knife option it would be cool to build an EDC around that. You could even get a nice color pallet going with all of the leek color options.
I have that budget Ekloen brass pen, its the real thing, soloid brass and I’m happy with it. If I remember correctly it can use pilot g2 to refill. The only thing I don’t like about the pen is that the cap does not post. But not all models are the same. Search the brand see what you can find. I have about three of them and I can’t complain
@@dannyabraham7604 The best UK-legal multi-tool would probably be a simple Swiss army knife/multi-tool. I'd suggest a Leatherman but the blades on those are considered lockable. If you're willing to remove the blades I'd say Leatherman (unless it's for something like work/camping in which case you could probably leave the blades) but for an EDC tool, Swiss Army multi-tool.
Pretty sure the diffuser is in case you need light around your camp but you need both your hands. You can just put the diffuser on and enough lighter gets scattered for you to be able to use it, especially within a tent, without pointing it around.
You made me happy. Also, great show man, thanks for listening to us all and taking feedback. We all want to see you be successful and hope this success continues for many years to come!
Honestly, cheaping out on the watch Is the worst, a good gshock, good knife and cheap out on everything else, Parker jotter is a great pen for the price 👍
I am enjoying this series of videos. I would like to see you moving up to the $150-$200 range and including a multi tool in the mix. That would be right around the budget I am working with for my edc. Keep up the great work, man.
I had not seen the Zebra X-701 before. I've been carrying the F-701 with the F"402 mod and a fsp refill for several years and love it. I'll have to get the X. Zebra makes the finest writing devices for the price in my opinion.
Cv life xml-T6 it's only 13:99 best flashlight I've owned. I have had streamlight maglight u name it. The cv life blew my mind shines like a deer spotlight has 3 high medium low modes and zooms in and out more like a 150$ 200$ flash light for 14 bucks. Takes 1 18650 lithium rechargeable battery comes with case and charger.
For the next one I highly suggest the “Anker Bolder P2” it’s an awesome rechargeable flashlight that will also take AAA if you are in a pinch and only $16ish
I would do the following: s-biner, Pilot G2, Amazon Basic Slim Wallet, Olight I3E, Kershaw Fatback and Timex EasyReader, all in black. Works out to $98.59.
Enjoy the exercise of budgeting but my mind says spend what is needed. This video made me look at what I'm carrying right now. About $700. Always have a quality watch, wallet and knife. You get what you pay for.
I get that you use amazon because its got a wide variety and its consistent. but for viewers looking for budget or any type of edc items, check eBay, I’ve gotten many of my edc items from there. I got my Leatherman wave and many other Leatherman multi tools for under $60 Sure its used but read the description and view the images most the time its minor scratches
Oh, you could've went ruike p801 on the knife I own one and have carried it for the past year (that is until last week, I'm testing out a civivi praxis) the p801 is $30 and such a nice carry knife. I use my knives pretty heavy and keep them razor sharp, and I'd trust my life in the woods to the p801.
Good job staying under budget. The Parker is a good choice because of the versatility of the ink cartridge. Nice watch if going analog. If going digital then I would say Casio. Lots of good choices for a knife but a multitool tool might have been more practical. Nice key ring! A leather minimal wallet would have been a little classier.
It’s funny, all the way through I was yelling at you to get a Parker Jotter, then you did! They are an excellent low cost pen that will last for years (or even decades, I have one I bought in the early 1990s), and they’ll take a Fisher Space Pen insert.
Taylor makes every knife look spring assisted. I've already bought one and nearly another only to find out there exists no such spring and I don't have the finesse required to fire out that blade like a shot. Dude has got the flick down pat. Very deceiving! 😁
I'd love to see another video like this but set a price limit per item. $50 or $100 at once is rather affordable but i feel like $20-$30 per item someone on a budget would be able to buy 1 item every paycheck, ot would take a little longer to get a complete EDC but you'd probably have better gear in the end
knife: Victorinox Sportsman - 22$ (:-O about 16 Eur over here!) watch: Timex Expedition Camper T49713 - 29$ not as nice, but WR is 100m kind fo key organizer and kind of pen: Victorinox Manager - 27$ wallet: I do not use one flashlight: I got my phone beer for the 22$ left
Love these videos. Maybe you can try other places instead of Amazon. Like going to Walmart or other stores with a budget. Also, the student edc idea with a focus on pens and notepads is a good idea.
I knows it's an old video but I feel like this series and the comments really point to what people actually want to see: Pricepoint recommendations. You instinctively did this on this one and the last, "I need five items, I have X dollars, that's X/5 so I have Y per item, what's the best I can get for Y per item." So where's that video? "Best Wallets: Price Point Edition," 10, 30, 50, 100 dollars etc. Rinse repeat for lights, pens, etc., so people can mix and match based on what they are willing to spend for that item and they get quick access to your experience.
The Thrunite T10 is a pretty solid flashlight for its price point so it might be worth picking up at some point. It makes its way into my carry frequently enough. You aren’t really missing much on the Zebra X-701 it writes descent enough but feels a little cheap and the anodizing chips off like nobody’s business.
5:52 I have a rechargeable flashlight that looks exactly like the one in the middle from Amazon and I'm totally satisfied with it. I don't carry it with me every day but I take it with me if I'm camping.
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You should always open the knife first so you can use it for unboxing everything else.
I agree 👍
I second that motion.
To keep this series going you should do a student edc (one that favors pens over knives) photographer edc (favors flashlight) fashion friendly edc ( color coordinated) ans so on so you can redo the same 50 dollar budget then 100 again in the future.
Spifferson I’d love to see your comment come to life 👍🏻
I second this notion.
@@Morrigan_DeDesarux I third this
Great idea!
Great idea!
The diffuser is great for camping. Use a carabiner to hang it somewhere inside your tent and it gives you great light to read by. You can also hang it from the zipper pull of a jacket or off of a necklace to light up the immediate area in front of you, which can be really helpful for camping over a cookstove or playing cards at a picnic table.
a good way to keep your budget down is to broaden your search beyond specifically EDC items - often you pay extra for something just because it's 'EDC' and you can find comparable items for less if you look further afield from the usual stuff..
a few alternate suggestions - the stainless steel Parker Vector ballpoint comes in black and looks cooler that the Jotter and there's the stainless Pentel Energel, Seiko's Pulsar range of budget watches are good. There are excellent knives that never seem to make it to the EDC sector, some of the european makes are really good value - there's more to euro knives than just Opinel...
Maybe do a series where you start at $50 and each episode you get $50 to improve. Upgrading an item each episode or something. Great vid though.
I like this idea!
Great idea.
I love this idea.
I agree
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I have that exact belt clip for my keys, I love it. I have torn belt looks in the past, this connects to my belt directly and works great, used one for about two years now
Nitecore Tube. USB rechargeable $10 flashlight.
Pentel Energel Alloy gel pen, $8
Opinel 6 or 8, $12
That leaves $74 for watch, wallet and keychain.
Or $24 for the $50 budget.
Never thought of an opinel that’s pretty good.
Bryan Stone only thing with the opinel is that while it’s a super good knife, for edc people want things to be convenient, most knives that fit in this category aren’t double hand opened. Second thing about opinel is that in the rain, the handle swells making the blade hard to get out. And the third thing is that the blade isn’t thick, so for some edc tasks it may bend.
the opinel is a good blade my little bro carries one, but like zb matt says it has alot of draw backs for a EDC blade that can be fixed by spending 12 or 18 bucks more
@@zBMatt in some countries you are not allowed to carry a one hand open knife.
Yes the wood can swell, so you need to be careful whem cleaning the knife. I like the feel and simplicity of the opinel. I have multiples and my kids both have one too.
I wear that Timex expedition everyday at work and love it! Fantastic watch for everyday, and I typically wear divers. It’s a Timex, so you know that the movement is solid and will keep great time, mine has been on the same battery for over four years now and still keeps highly accurate time, within milliseconds. Also on the subject of the lume, the watch does have indoglo, which is handy at times and lights up the whole face, but the watch does have lumes on the numerals and hands. The trick with the lumes is that it really has to be completely dark, and the watch needs to “charge” in the sun to produce the lume, and then the lume doesn’t last all that long. But before I get to far into the rabbit hole, I love this watch, dirt cheap and tough as nails! I’ve since replaced the band with an older Timex expedition leather band because I wasn’t too keen on the green nato. My only gripe is that sometimes when I pop gloves off they’ll catch the crown and pull it out, I’ve since worked around it by changing my technique for pulling gloves but whenever I’m swapping pairs several times over in a transport (I work on an ambulance and will occasionally go through several pairs of gloves in a short time) I’ll occasionally still catch it. Other than that, I’m absolutely in love with the watch!
The Parker Jotter is the pen you needed for this EDC.
Honestly I don't care if your opinion is popular or not. We are all different and that's what matters. It 's what makes us special and I love your videos. Keep up the great work buddy.
Pls. make a series “EDC (item) under $...”
Do $200--I'm guessing this is the sweet spot for really decent stuff.
Do the Wal Mart $50 and $100 EDC.
Bucky Knuckler that would be so awesome not everyone uses amazon
Yes I'm a poor lol
I’ll do the Walmart one lol
The Jotter is lovely. Doesn't matter how many pens I use I still keep getting back to it. And I love the grey/gold version
I ended up with a lovely 20$ cross cuz i couldnt find the Jotter...
I think a themed twist on this concept would be very cool. Brass, copper, titanium, micarta, etc themed edc on a budget of 150 would be something I would definitely be interested in watching! Great video, keep up the good work!
I bought a RAT O2 five years ago for my first knife to try and get used to EDC. Its still the only EDC knife I have.
I've bought 2 Cutjacks for gifts and have been wanting one for myself, but always end up buying something else. Kinda like the Mora that's been in my Save For Later for years. When I saw the Cutjack drop down from $43 to $29 and available in OD green, well, that's the definition of a split second! The action gets better with use and I finally got the clip adjusted so I don't need two hands to get it out of my pocket anymore. Really enjoy it in my rotation. I think it is just perfect for a $100ish EDC.
To each his own but my wallet is where it all begins. My most valuable items are there. Hate your choice. Forget the flashlight that's what phones are for. I'm a contractor/superintendent so I use flashlights far more than most.
Love the watch. Have same one not a loss if I break or lose it.
I've used the Zac Tools key holder for 8 years at work for my work keys. Literally use it every day. Suits the purpose and at 5 days a week for 8 years taking keys off and on multiple times a day it has not yet lost any retention.
Let's do $150. When you get to $250 I'll be happy. That's my safe budget
So, this will cost a little more but this is all great EDC starter items all under $50 USD each. Total Cost: $223.94 on Amazon.
Knife: ESEE Zancudo D2 OD Green $33.44 usd
Flashlight: Streamlight Microstream USB rechargeable Coyote Brown $28.94 usd
Watch: Timex Expedition Chrono Black/Green Canvas $45.30 usd
Wallet: Herschel Supply Co. Charlie Leather Wallet $29.80 usd
Pen: CRKT Williams Tactical Pen $46.47 usd
Key Organizer: KeySmart Rugged Mossy Oak $39.99 usd
Because of this you will be able to upgrade items over time but give you a lot of flexibility at the start. You will have quality in each item so you can upgrade as you choose and never feel like anything is cheap.
I hate the concept and existence of money, and capitalism.. It scares me for humans well-being 😢😢
@@jacobbcox1985 Thank you, I appreciate it. I'll look into these. The wallet I've had my eye on is the vaultskin minimalist wallet
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess lmao what's the alternative? Bernies socialism?
Worse AOC and Elizabeth Warren. At least Berine isn't crazy anti 2nd amendment but he is far too anti 2nd amendment for me.
Under $30, Ruike p-801 is the best in my opinion.
Good action, steel, size, blade shape and length.
I was about to comment the same thing
@@nicodiaz627 It's the only under $30 framelock knife I'd even trust. Only con is they tend to have sort of soft screws I:
Watching you go over budget for the timex expedition scout in the same color that I have on really made my day tbh
😂 I was determined to make it work.
Flashlight diffuser is a super handy photography tool.
I have been addicted to your channel since discovering it. Awesome content man. Keep it up. I look forward to your videos all the time now
Whoah the diffuser glows in the dark! I don't know why, but it does.
$200 is the sweet spot for me. $100 watch, $30 knife, $30 wallet, $10 key lanyard, $20 pen, $10 mini flashlight
Parker Jotter 1mm is my all time favorite ballpoint. Such a nice pen for signing docs.
It makes me feel really good that you're praising the Timex Expedition Scout so much, because I just bought one on a whim this weekend and it showed up today and I absolutely LOVE it for the price...the one I got has the OD green strap instead of the regular watch band, though...I think one of the next ones I'm shooting for is one of the Seiko field watches, it's quite a bit more money, but I've heard good things about them and I like the look of them...
I wrote that with the video paused, and when I read the list in the description of the video I realized you actually end up buying my exact watch!...now I feel REALLY good about accidentally stumbling onto a watch that you ended up liking enough to want in your budget carry...
I do use diffusers. I like to read with flashlights (I know, I could just turn on my house lights). The difusers helps to make it more confortable.
It's 2am and I am watching a video of a guy make an EDC. My life is in the right place.
Three days to mull it over; any advice, for someone doing the same?
December 2021...total now we’ll over $100...closer to $150...thanks joe
Love the Zac Tool key clips, number one belt key clip with law enforcement and corrections. Been using them for about 12 years. And as seen before I am a big fan of that Timex Expedition watch.
I've been using my Zac tool clip for about 1 1/2 years now and it's great
I have the Timex Expedition Scout and would easily buy a 2nd. 6 years later and I am still on the same battery. I get comments on it all of the time and little do most know I only paid $35 for it in 2016.
For a pen I just want something that writes smoothly and cleanly with no clumps or skips... I could care less how it looks. So far I've been loving the Uniball Signo 307. Writes very well, is light, and is cheap so if it gets lost, broken, or someone takes it, it's no big loss. In a 9 pack on Amazon they're a little over $1 a pen. I also carry a mechanical drafting pencil with retractable tip (to prevent tip damage). It's a bit more expensive, but still both pen and pencil are around $10. I got the pencil as I hate how Fisher space pens write and the pencil can still write on a waterproof notebook when the paper is wet. If you're not as picky as me concerning how well your pens write, just get a Fisher space pen of some sort. They'll write no matter what, just not very cleanly or smoothly. lol
Back when I was in high school I used to go to my buddies and hang out while he and his friends were smoking out on the back porch. They always complained about the lack of light because turning on the porch light was to bright and would wake his parents. So I had a thrunite t10 with a diffuser so I would stand that up on the table so we could see what we were doing. So that’s basically the one and only use for a diffuser lol.
Diffuser is good for reading registrations and licenses at night without blinding yourself or fighting a glare
I’ve carried that Thorfire flashlight for a couple years now, and it’s a great beater light for a cheap price!
Another awesome video. I never heard of the whip kit until your $50 video. I love that idea.
Built this with $2 to spare shipped after tax and no compromises in under 10 minutes.
Casio is backlit, '10 Bar Water resist, and date complication:
Total = $98.09 (Shipped with Prime)
OKC Rat Ii Sp-Black - $25.07
Casio Men's FT500WVB-5BV (Forester) - $19.92
Streamlight 66323 (AAA) - $20.41
Fisher 400B Space Bullet Space Pen - $18.61
Travelambo Front Pocket Minimalist Leather Slim Wallet - $7.99
I would add a 7th item... A lighter.
I would choose the SS Parker Jotter most days in budget EDC.
For me, a reasonable cost is $250 add cash as an 8th item for EDC of $20-$60 means leaving the house every day with $300 worth of tools to function with.
A possible list includes a Citizen solar field watch such as BM8180, a D2 knife likely R2D2 but other under $45, Sharpie Ultra Fine, Zippo with Thunderbird insert, Nitecore Tip or MecArmy SNG3 ($30) for USB recharge, etc.
For most of life the rule of thumb for many EDC items is not more than 2 hours gross. Depending on ones income determines what is budget... A retail worker ($10-$12) versus a nurse ($30+) is a big difference when looking at 2 hours gross, then consider position that are 6 or 7 figures where $500+ knifes or $5000+ watches are budget for that income.
National US average around $25 per hour or $50k per year. Many are above or below this mark. But at average... 2 hours gross is $50.
If took 8 items (including cash) assigned at $50 average is $400 budget. For me 10% is cash thus have $360 to spend for 7 items.
Someone at $12 per hour would have starting fund of $192 and may choose to keep $20 in cash.
Defuser is nice to use when reading or looking at a map.
Would love to see a student EDC Weekly theme! As well as themed variants of this style of video.
Also, I have been using the zaktools for a little while now, loving it so far, just wish they could be lightened a little, though I understand they're used extensively in police communities.
Parker Jotter Pen in stainless steel can be found for 12.99 and can be used as an impact tool in an emergency situation if needed. It also takes Space Pen refills with the adaptor included
I love my Timex Expedition Scout! I also bought the solar version (no Indiglo, light up hands and numbers)
That Timex watch is very good in its price range and even better than some expensive ones. Really good pick!
If you don't keep going with this series I'll cry
I have been using that flashlight for about a year. I like it a lot. Carry it in a pocket organizer. The pocket clip broke in about 15 minutes of carrying but otherwise very good performance.
I just use a bic crystal pen for my edc, it's cheap, strong, and if you lose it you can buy them almost anywhere.
turns into shrapnel when bent good idea
I actually love using diffusers on my flashlights. I have a red one I use with about a portion on one side taped, I use it to read maps at night and it's fantastic. Just something I experimented with while in the army and I always have it in my edc
Late comment: Diffusers are good for lighting up a larger area without spotlighting. I do insurance inspections and a diffused light is much more useful for taking photos in homes that have lost power.
When you do get a Zebra X-701, you'll like it. It writes very smoothly and has a nice tactile feel.
The Parker Jotter is a great pen, and you can put rite in the rain refills in it..
I would like to see a budget EDC based around the Kershaw Leek. Considering it’s a good budget knife option it would be cool to build an EDC around that. You could even get a nice color pallet going with all of the leek color options.
I have that budget Ekloen brass pen, its the real thing, soloid brass and I’m happy with it. If I remember correctly it can use pilot g2 to refill. The only thing I don’t like about the pen is that the cap does not post. But not all models are the same. Search the brand see what you can find. I have about three of them and I can’t complain
You should consider doing a UK-legal EDC, with a knife compliant with UK laws, I think it'd be interesting
kn0x that would be interesting. I’m trying to find the best uk legal multi tool at the moment.
@@dannyabraham7604 The best UK-legal multi-tool would probably be a simple Swiss army knife/multi-tool. I'd suggest a Leatherman but the blades on those are considered lockable. If you're willing to remove the blades I'd say Leatherman (unless it's for something like work/camping in which case you could probably leave the blades) but for an EDC tool, Swiss Army multi-tool.
I have that same belt clip as well. I use mine on my duty belt when I work,carries jail keys wonderfully! Sturdy and it's easy to get keys on and off!
Used it back in the day when i did security and still use it now as an hvac tech
Pretty sure the diffuser is in case you need light around your camp but you need both your hands. You can just put the diffuser on and enough lighter gets scattered for you to be able to use it, especially within a tent, without pointing it around.
Lmao do a $1000 wierd flex but ok EDC
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Love my Streamlight Microstream and the Rat 2 D2. They almost made your list. Great video.
You made me happy. Also, great show man, thanks for listening to us all and taking feedback. We all want to see you be successful and hope this success continues for many years to come!
Thank you! That really means a lot. 🤘
Honestly, cheaping out on the watch Is the worst, a good gshock, good knife and cheap out on everything else, Parker jotter is a great pen for the price 👍
I am enjoying this series of videos. I would like to see you moving up to the $150-$200 range and including a multi tool in the mix. That would be right around the budget I am working with for my edc. Keep up the great work, man.
I love these types of videos Im only in high school so budget friendly EDC's are right in my area for prices
I had not seen the Zebra X-701 before. I've been carrying the F-701 with the F"402 mod and a fsp refill for several years and love it. I'll have to get the X. Zebra makes the finest writing devices for the price in my opinion.
Bruuuuhhhh not gonna lie I love that pen right there. For a $3 pen it goes HAM
This is how I’d budget my edc:
Knife: 30
Wallet: 20
Watch: 20
Pen: 15
Light: 10
Keychain: 5.
Just subscribed, love these challenges. Due to the insane inflation going on in this country, you should reboot and do them over.
Cv life xml-T6 it's only 13:99 best flashlight I've owned. I have had streamlight maglight u name it. The cv life blew my mind shines like a deer spotlight has 3 high medium low modes and zooms in and out more like a 150$ 200$ flash light for 14 bucks. Takes 1 18650 lithium rechargeable battery comes with case and charger.
For the next one I highly suggest the “Anker Bolder P2” it’s an awesome rechargeable flashlight that will also take AAA if you are in a pinch and only $16ish
These videos are so satisfying to watch..
The Zebra F-701 is a good pen and is "tactical" capable without looking tactical. With the F-301 insert, I use it much more than my Cross pens.
I would do the following: s-biner, Pilot G2, Amazon Basic Slim Wallet, Olight I3E, Kershaw Fatback and Timex EasyReader, all in black. Works out to $98.59.
Enjoy the exercise of budgeting but my mind says spend what is needed.
This video made me look at what I'm carrying right now. About $700. Always have a quality watch, wallet and knife.
You get what you pay for.
I carry the Wuben C3 flashlight. It's 1200 lumens and reliable as hell. I also have the S&W pen and it's an excellent choice.
I get that you use amazon because its got a wide variety and its consistent.
but for viewers looking for budget or any type of edc items, check eBay, I’ve gotten many of my edc items from there. I got my Leatherman wave and many other Leatherman multi tools for under $60
Sure its used but read the description and view the images most the time its minor scratches
Could you do a $100 EDC for UK viewers? A lot of the stuff which is cheap in the US is like double the price in the UK 😭
Oh, you could've went ruike p801 on the knife I own one and have carried it for the past year (that is until last week, I'm testing out a civivi praxis) the p801 is $30 and such a nice carry knife. I use my knives pretty heavy and keep them razor sharp, and I'd trust my life in the woods to the p801.
I think you should do a budget carry with a stick to a theme stipulation; e.g. all copper or all one color scheme.... Cheers!
The Fisher space pen refills will fit the Parker Jotter. Have been doing this for years.
Good job staying under budget. The Parker is a good choice because of the versatility of the ink cartridge. Nice watch if going analog. If going digital then I would say Casio. Lots of good choices for a knife but a multitool tool might have been more practical. Nice key ring! A leather minimal wallet would have been a little classier.
Zebra pens actually good cause how it moves lead around
I carry the Zebra X-701. Actually a really good EDC pen
M Browning me too. I've got a Fischer Space Pen refill in mine.
M Browning why are y’all bragging about pens? 😂
@@Just_Chris48 Who's bragging?
I carry a t10 flashlight. It's great for the money. Best 20 dollar light in my opinion
It’s funny, all the way through I was yelling at you to get a Parker Jotter, then you did! They are an excellent low cost pen that will last for years (or even decades, I have one I bought in the early 1990s), and they’ll take a Fisher Space Pen insert.
Great video. You should think of doing a budget EDC with a box cutter and multi tool.
Taylor makes every knife look spring assisted. I've already bought one and nearly another only to find out there exists no such spring and I don't have the finesse required to fire out that blade like a shot. Dude has got the flick down pat. Very deceiving! 😁
😂 It's all about working the detent.
Thrunite flashlights are amazing
I love that NC hat. I love in Charlotte as well. Stumbled across your content and the quality is top notch.
Soon you will hit the $1,000 EDC
I am sure if you look at msrp I am way over 1k in my edc. Will have to tally it up
Actually, never mind. MSRP on my invicta is $1200 alone.... good thing their msrp is way over inflated
I've tallied mine up and sometimes, on a given day, it's over $2,000.
If you count my watch I'm way over that lol
@@TacticalScales $1200 for an Invicta watch 🤣🤣🤣 EDC is the least of your problems bud.
I bought one of those Ekloen brass pens, and aside from the insert, really like it.
I'd love to see another video like this but set a price limit per item. $50 or $100 at once is rather affordable but i feel like $20-$30 per item someone on a budget would be able to buy 1 item every paycheck, ot would take a little longer to get a complete EDC but you'd probably have better gear in the end
knife: Victorinox Sportsman - 22$ (:-O about 16 Eur over here!)
watch: Timex Expedition Camper T49713 - 29$ not as nice, but WR is 100m
kind fo key organizer and kind of pen: Victorinox Manager - 27$
wallet: I do not use one
flashlight: I got my phone
beer for the 22$ left
Diffusers are great for reading
Love my RATT II, have beat the hell out of it, and it's still going strong.
The small Hatori flashlights are perfect for pocket carry and you get 4 for 20 bucks.
Thanks for the vid..FYI the Lumitop brightness isn't Low High Middle...it STARTS with High then goes down, as in Middle, then low haha
Love these videos. Maybe you can try other places instead of Amazon. Like going to Walmart or other stores with a budget. Also, the student edc idea with a focus on pens and notepads is a good idea.
I knows it's an old video but I feel like this series and the comments really point to what people actually want to see: Pricepoint recommendations.
You instinctively did this on this one and the last, "I need five items, I have X dollars, that's X/5 so I have Y per item, what's the best I can get for Y per item."
So where's that video?
"Best Wallets: Price Point Edition," 10, 30, 50, 100 dollars etc. Rinse repeat for lights, pens, etc., so people can mix and match based on what they are willing to spend for that item and they get quick access to your experience.
The Thrunite T10 is a pretty solid flashlight for its price point so it might be worth picking up at some point. It makes its way into my carry frequently enough. You aren’t really missing much on the Zebra X-701 it writes descent enough but feels a little cheap and the anodizing chips off like nobody’s business.
Man, I always amazed when you flick the knife. Maybe you can make a video on how you flick your knife.
5:52 I have a rechargeable flashlight that looks exactly like the one in the middle from Amazon and I'm totally satisfied with it. I don't carry it with me every day but I take it with me if I'm camping.