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Having watched your videos I decided to get a victorinox, I have many Swiss army knives but they are all gifts and I don't want to wreck them, so I got one to carry in my Jeans pocket. The other day my daughter's sandles broke, and I was able to use the awl to stitch them back together and prevent the day from becoming a problem. I was very glad to have it with me.
California loves your videos too. Especially the affordable and practical solutions. what you still use and the things you no longer use over time and why. I use different size mini zip lock bags alot, one for first aid, one for fishing tackle, etc
That power bank is just brilliant. I ordered it immediately after I saw it in your previous video. Already came in useful. And it's so, so easy to carry. Perfect.
The 1g Loctite super glues come separate from the lids, if you keep them separate in the pouch the seal doesn't break, so it never dries out if you have it as a one use item.
@@Mr_Gadge Ah that is unfortunate. I've been using those 1g ones for a few years and never had an issue, but I don't doubt dodgy batches exist. What brand would you recommend that you've found more reliable?
I carry the small “single use” superglue tubes in my med kit for that same purpose. Caps come not attached and so easy to carry without having them open. Great reminder you shared.q
I am always carrying a daily handbag, so many of my EDC items are kept with my daily makeup pouch and my daily toiletries pouch. I then have a third pouch of specifically "survival" items, and a fourth pouch for chargers and cables. I also use a Filofax personal organizer, so I always have something to write on, which gets its own pouch to protect the nice leather from everything else in my handbag. Because using public toilets can often be nightmarish, my toiletries case includes a small spray bottle of 70% isopropanol (cleaner/solvent, insect killer, antiseptic, fire accelerant), a small aerosol can of Lysol disinfectant, a small packet of toilet seat covers, and a packet of facial tissues. In a pinch, I can use these items to clean and disinfect a public toilet before using it. My toiletries pouch also includes condoms, some lightweight panty shields which can double as makeshift bandages or plasters in a pinch, a small packet of adhesive plasters, a microfiber backpacker's hand towel (thank you Douglas Adams), and because I am prone to headaches and allergies, a small packet of tablets of paracetamol, ibuprofen, and diphenhydramine. I also include a packet of antacid tablets, and a baggie with a pair of nitrile examination gloves. My daily makeup pouch always includes a small nail file and tweezers, as well as a vial of clear nail lacquer which can also be used to prevent stocking runs from getting worse, and even as liquid plaster (which is more or less the same thing as clear nail lacquer) for small wounds. My actual "survival" pouch is based around a Victorinox Rambler 52mm Swiss Army Knife, a mini Bic lighter, a Fisher Bullet Space Pen, a rescue signalling whistle, a USB flash drive with copies of important documents, and a Nitecore EC11 torch with a 16340 Li-ion battery with a micro USB charging port. My regular pocket knife, a vintage Gerber Harsey AirFrame, is too large and too locking for UK legal carry, but it's legal in most US jurisdictions. I then have a separate pouch in my handbag for a 5000 mAh backup battery, a mains charger, and charging cables, which also includes a second USB flash drive, as well as a microfiber cloth for cleaning my reading glasses and device screens, wired earbuds, and a small square of nonslip drawer liner to keep my phone from sliding around on a table, if I need it to stay put. I keep ponytail elastics in several places, of two types: the usual cloth-covered ones for my hair, and the "jelly" type, which are extremely tenacious, and which I use mostly as general purpose binding elastics. I also always carry a full set of Snow Peak titanium flatware (fork, spoon, knife) and a pair of Keith titanium travel chopsticks, for eating. Then I have a small GSI Outdoors double-sided vial containing table salt and Ajinomoto, a second GSI vial with citric acid and caster sugar, and usually a few single-serving packets of soy sauce and Tabasco sauce. Finally, my handbag always contains a hairbrush (knock-off of a Mason Pearson) and comb, and a small water bottle. Needless to say, it also contains my iPhone and iPad, my TWSBI ECO fountain pens, and my keychain, plus a KN95 mask. What I actually use as my daily handbag is a Tenba DNA camera shoulder bag, with the padded camera insert removed. There's a padded sleeve for my iPad. I have a slightly larger Tenba DNA camera/laptop bag that I use as my briefcase, which fits my MacBook Pro 13" in the padded sleeve, also with the padded camera insert removed, and all my office gear can go in there. It's no accident that friends joke about the seemingly inexhaustible contents of my handbag as if I'm Mary Poppins.
I got into this habit because during my high school days in NYC, I lived in an outer borough but attended a school in Manhattan, with a 90 min commute each way by bus and subway. If I inadvertently left something at home, there was no possibility of going back to retrieve it, so I learned to always keep the things I might need far from home on my person.
In my experience, eye drops and plasters are two items that will come in need very frequently. Their application is usually more acute than for example gear repairs. I had to buy a new box of eye drop ampoules because I used up my box of 20. Curiously, not a single one on myself but on other people that had problems in their eyes.
Great video with very practical information. To protect the "trigger" on my Bic lighter, I wind a rubber band around the neck where you put the zip tie. Comes off easier. I wind around one more rubber band on the body of the lighter.
Thank you for your videos. I have watched a whole bunch of EDC RUclipsrs and found you to have a real healthy balance of innovation and practicality without resorting to the most expensive kit. This video in particular had a few game changers for me especially the card protectors, self adhering tape, and the micro cord. Keep up the great content.
The elastic band is something I’ve recently started carrying. Can come in useful for all sorts of thing. Happened to have one with me when I was using a public loo with a broken lock. It was just enough to stop the door from swinging open. Also, ZackInTheWild always has one wrapped around his small torch. As a glasses wearer he can then attach it to the arm for hands free illumination. I also have a powerbank with a very similar form factor to yours. Gives around half a phone charge so just perfect for emergencies.
I've been enjoying your channel, and have a couple of suggestions. I always carry two items that I've not see in any other kits: 1: a couple of bread wrap twist ties, and 2: a 1"x 6" strip of non-skid shelf lining. The first is obvious, but I use the shelf lining to open stubborn screw-top bottles and jars. I'm 81, and sometimes my hands need just that little bit of extra friction needed to open those water bottles and other things.
If you could include the cost of everything in your kits (what you paid at the time of filming) in the videos or in the description, that would be immensely helpful. I love your videos and watch all of them, and your wisdom and advice means a lot. Thank you for everything you do!
Another great video! You offer so many ideas for EDC. ❤ I use a plastic twist tie around my BIC lighter. It's more easily removed and reapplied. I add a few wraps of waterproof, sticky bandage around the lighter for cuts. That stuffs sticks really well after applying a pad of paper towel over the cut. I also make small vacuumed FoodSaver packets for vinyl gloves, pills, etc. Great for lesser used items, things that can be bulky if not squeezed down, and to waterproof items. You can make bags whatever size you like. I've warmed up a length of glue stick and pressed it flatter. I carry a micro Maxpedition in my front pocket and try to keep its thickness as low as possible. My Baton 4 is either below in my pocket for quick retrieval, or hung off the pouch loop. I have a Nextool Mini Sailor (scissor version for opening the sealed bags) in the pouch. The pouch is too bulky with the light in there as well, and too fiddly to get to the light when I need it in the dark. I can use the magnet at the bottom of my Baton 4 light, hanging that via the pocket clip, while using small dia. cordage, which is squeezed down to a tight bundle with heat-shrink tubing. I have a titanium pen and whistle similar to your pill container. The whistle hangs off the light's pocket clip, again for quick access. The dark can hide many potential dangers! 👹
I still prefer its strength, ability to really flood small cracks/gaps as well as the ability to wet a strip of fabric for a quick "composite" tape patch where more strength is needed. My workaround for drying is to get the small "single use" size (as others have noted) but have 2 so one is always new and sealed. I also seal the lot in a cut down heavy gauge polythene bag to mitigate messes from bends/punctures (using a vacuum bag sealer or in a pinch with a lighter and some patience). Finally, when refilling kit consumables, I give it a little shake to listen for the contents still being liquid before putting the tube back in. Thanks as always for the tips and insights into your evolving thinking.
I’m always so impressed at your restraint. I find myself carrying quite a lot in my 2 separate kits, one is more urban and compromises of x2 maxpedition fatties that slot into my trusty and in great condition 12 year old North Face Surge back pack. It’s bordering on a get home bag plus my laptop, tools and other bits including first aid as I work away so much. My second kit is in a maxpedition gear slinger and is more set up for the great outdoors but weighs in at about 15 kilos 😅 I need to draw on your calm sense of what one realistically needs to carry!
I put together my own micro EDC pouch inspired by your 2022 video. One of the changes from your 2022 setup I made was that I used the TNTOR power bank you featured in this video. I've been very happy with it so far.
Agreed on the super glue it always seems to dry up or clog… I can’t believe how much you fit in that little kit lol nice job learned a couple of new tricks from this thanks
New to this channel, but loving the content. I find that EDCs vary because people vary, and the environments in which they choose to operate vary. In that spirit, I find that a generous stash of gaffer tape and a few cable ties solves my type of problem, removing the need for glues and such. Keep up the good work! I've learned much from you already!
I keep my Rovyvons on a magnetic key clip which is like your magnet, with a like connector on the other side. I connect it with a Micro S-Biner to my belt loop so it can fall into my pocket to avoid dangle and avoid looking like I am kitted out. On that Mico S-biner I also keep the Nomadic refillable aluminum spray vial for a quick sprits of hand sanitizer on the go. It holds an event's worth of sanitizer for a small family. Great video Jon!
Super glue is still useful for me but it's a one and done item. They need to be kept in something crush-proof and once they're opened they go to my workshop and a fresh one goes in my carry pouch. Great video!
I’ve customised my manager with titanium scales to effectively become an Alox Rambler which sadly hasn’t been available for years but offers amazing utility for its size. I have an Aviator wallet with a thin tray and I put the tweezers and pen in that. I can still use the pen with the knife by nestling then end on it in the bottle opener of the combo tool. I have the Alpaka Zip Pouch pro and the Alpaka hub pouch which are both fantastic and offer a level of organisation. I would swap out the Bic lighter for a peanut lighter. For elastic bands, I cut pieces from old bicycle inner tubes and this allows you to choose the width you want. For super glue you can get multipacks of small 1.5g “one use” tubes but they do have a lid so are good for a few uses once opened and just replace when they do go hard.
Would appreciate a more detailed version of how you pack your maxpedition kit (it is hard to see how everything fits neatly with the speeded up editing).
Always love your videos and content, very in-depth and informative. I bought 2 pairs of Thin Optics because of one for your videos. I love them!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Just picked up the Tntor power bank after watching this video and it works perfect. The aluminum frame makes it a bit heavier but the build quality and slim profile make up for it. Having the USB C port for both input and output is huge for a bank this size. The cable attached to the bank is very secure. I bought this for a mere 15 dollars off Amazon and will probably pick up another one. The material does tend to attract fingerprints but it's really a minor issue overall. Thanks for highlighting this power bank.
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Interesting evolution of your previous kit. Certainly very compact, although the pouch is somewhat bulkier than the Topo Designs one. There are certainly some aspects that I need to incorporate into my own carry, the heat shrink tubing is a great shout. The blank cards are great. I picked up a pack 10 from eBay and intend to have multiple tapes on them across various different kits. I have found that keeping my kit across different pockets in different pouches has been working really well for me, Osprey were doing some really nice pouches, so I have two of them, one in Red that serves as a pocket first aid kit and the other carries my tools.
Great video Jon - the pouch is a good shout as is the heat shrink and glue sticks. My bag kit has grown and now has some tools in, and I use a ZF pouch for the pocket - which is actually pretty much what you have in your kit. The only major change is that I swapped the manager for a Gerber Dime - just to give pliers as an option. Its so easy to overload these kits, but yours really strikes a balance. The only word of caution would be that elastic bands perish, so will need to be swapped out regularly.
Every one of these videos it seems impossible how much you get in there! Super nice... I've decided to drop a separate battery pack and use either a Wuben C2 or Sofrin IF23 instead which are very strong flashlights with power bank capability, but they do take up an awkward amount of space. Everything is a tradeoff!
It is always good to see how much can be available in such a small pouch. Loctite can only be used once, when it is open, it always dry, whatever you do.
You may have gone over this, but I have found it useful. The leatherman bit kit with the adapter included actually fits the small nail file/screwdriver on the manager/minichamp. Just expands on the screwdriver function and doesn't take up much room.
Just a note, as rovyvon states on their website the UV light will not show fluids or bank notes (you need a higher band of UV for that). It's main purpose is just charging the GITD body
I love your videos and you've recommended some great equipment. There's one tool that has been in my kits and pockets for decades which I haven't ever seen you mention. A pair of 4.5 inch tongue and groove pliers have proven very handy and versatile.
I love the idea of the credit card wallets. A game changer for me was putting tie on pull tabs on some of the smaller and more fiddly items I have in my pouch. I wonder if there's a way of implementing something similar with the little credit card wallets? Maybe something like an index tab? Items could also be colour coded to an extent so that they're easier to find and access by just pulling on the tab.
Like it and going away from the mint tins often used by others is the way to go. I like your choices, as ever well thought out. I would still add some Wazoo Survival Gear bees waxed jute as it could be useful to help light a fire if your other kits are not available or as a candle, a flatened fire plug also easy to pop in and adds little weight, or for those seeking a little more than just the Bic perhaps a Firefly Champion Spark Marker as that covers a number of EDC bases? I'd also find a way to add a Wazoo 1 Litre Emergency Reservoir Bag or a Roasting Bag (available from the supermarket) as that can heat water up over the heat from a fire (not direct flame) or be used for covering burns in an emergency. (having had to do that recently for someone) Readyman cards with some useful tools on them adds to EDC functions with little weight, I would also seek to add some glow marker strips (perhaps run them through the molle or use a square of glow marker board to wrap your tape around) as those can be very useful at night to remind you of where you need to walk back to without having to use a torch or to tell someone where to find you/something without using a light. I know you have other kits and well covered beyond most people so no criticism intended, just thinking most people will have one EDC kit and hence they should max their maxpedition potential. Thanks John for making people think about EDC beyond the usual mint Altoids tin stuff!
I use a pouch from Muji which is incredibly light and works excellent for me. I also keep their folding scissors and use some of their small plastic containers inside too. all of it is super affordable and definitely worth a look!
@@JonGadget Hi Jon, another truly inspirational video . Your expertise in this field is absolutely beyond compare ... You are to Gadgets and their various combinations an applications, what dave Canterbury is to survival methodology ... You deserve 50 ,000,000 subscribers mate ... Thanks again for all your hard work jon.
As always, great content. I always learn a lot from your videos. For my EDC kit, I use a basic elastic hair band double-wrapped around the lighter to prevent accidental discharge. Dual use always plays. Also, I find having a nail clipper invaluable. To that end, I carry the OUTU Keychain Nail Clipper Multitool. Thanks again for all the info.
Always like watching your videos, never knowing what will turn up. Typical response to watching your videos ... yep, yep, got-it ... oh, that's a cool idea ..., add that one ... As always, great content and presentation style and length is perfect.
I've found that, since they're so thin and of negligible weight, fresnel lenses are best carried in the wallet; no need to worry about them becoming unusable due to scuffing since they can be had in bulk for very cheap prices. The amalgamating tape is a genuinely wonderful idea, there are likely a near limitless number of uses for that. Excellent thought including it! The exoTAC fireSLEEVE might be worth considering if you can squeeze in some extra bulk (and definitely for an outdoor kit). It fits a full-size bic lighter, making a waterproof seal that prevents the button from being depressed; the case also is meant to prevent it from sinking in deep water. It also has a rubberized strap that you can use to keep the button down to let the fuel out if you have to improvise the bic as a torch, so you don't have to keep the button depressed yourself. Glow in the dark & orange colorways also make identification easy. For this or other kits, you should also consider ranger bands - super-heavyweight rubber bands that can not only keep stuff together, but actually hold small pieces of gear down or (if included in a wilderness kit) even be used as an emergency last-resort fuel for fire. Just be certain to be in a well-ventilated area if it comes to that...
Hi, Great Channel, as a newer subscriber I have been watching you older videos and have gotten some great tips. I picked up from this one the emergency glasses, and the magnet. I didn't like the bulk of the magnet in my Maxpedition Mini so I hooked them on to the pull tabs . Works great and "locks" the pull tabs. Those glasses are a handy for someone who used reading glasses sporadically, regards, Mike
Very practical kit! I would replace the needle and thread with Steri-Strips from 3M (pain free stitches).. Power banks I have two from the same brand (Red-E). I have however only purchased each of them only once - as they have a lifetime guarantee, and are replaced at no cost to me if they stop working for whatever reason. The 5000mah was in fact replaced yesterday after 3 years of hard use.
Nice job! The only thing I would change is instead of having a lighter with a flint, I switched over to click style lighters years ago and have never ever had a problem. Matter of fact you can dunk it under water and immediately light it every time. And they're sold pretty much everywhere Bic lighter is
There is a mini version of the clipper lighter for those that prefer it's functionality, it all comes down to the round shape over the flat bic design.
Great Kit, thank you for showing. I have a tip for your cut Zip-Ties. Cut them with a nail clipper, so you will not have sharp edges. Keep on going with the good work!
Very happy to have seen this vid, it'll allow me to complete my kit! Hey Monsieur J, j'ai vu une photo de vous avec des cheveux (et jaunes par dessus le marché !), j'ai bien rigolé ;)
Very inspiring, although i can't afford most of the products that's being shown, it gives me a very clear idea of what to and what not to have on my EDC, and the video itself is still very enjoyable to watch.. nice background btw
Great as always. I do have two tips. One is to fold a sheet of paper "Pocket Mod" style, Then you get 8 small notes, that can be scanned all at once when unfolded. The other tip is that when charging via a power bank is that no USB condom is needed. Thanks again!
Nice kit! I use a Harbor Knot made with #36 bankline instead of a zip tie on my Bic lighter, as I saw in a Black Hat Bushcraft video. It's really useful, as it can be easily adjusted and removed in a matter of seconds, depending on which end of the bankline you pull.
This is a way better kit to anything I've ever knocked together myself, top job! I've ordered the maxpedition urban wallet instead, hoping it still fits everything. I also ordered the power bank - the only one I could find that looked the same here in Australia was called the 'Auskang', still through Amazon. Looking forward to a lighter kit to carry about 😊
I would suggest you Jon to include one hair elastic band as they can be really useful as well. One of my colleagues used to drive me to work and and women had to tie their hair, one time she was worried because she didn't have her elastic band so i was really happy to offer her mine!
Hi John, thank for the great presentation as always 👍 Since I watched your video last year I also buy the Topo Design Pouch and I am very with that 🙏 Best regards from Germany
I love those little bic's. For several years I didn't need to buy them as I just pick them up all the time. I'm gonna have to buy a small one now. People just leave them! The new pouch is awesome, I might get into this style of stuff. My usual "Agh!" case as I call it is Huge, but I am apparently the mum friend in my workplace.
I have started to put together an urban EDC kit and wanted a Victorinox Manager but have found out that they have been discontinued and I can't find one anywhere in the UK. I'm devastated! None of the alternatives offer exactly what I am looking for :(
@@DorkForge I have but I really want the tweezers and don't need the light. There are some campanies in the UK that have some in stock for branding so I am trying to see if I can get a sample sent out 🤞
@@manwiththeredface7821 if I can't get hold of a manager it's a flip up between the Rambler and the Midnite Manager but I really want the pen and the tweezers.
Yes, the Manager was ideal for this purpose. I would go with one or the other and replace function you need - tweezers can be purchased separately from Vic for example - and there are more effective small tweezers too.
This kit was one third complete when I took an airplane trip. My family made fun of me when they saw it. One teen touched a cactus and got a small spine stuck in his finger and couldn't remove it. I was then asked if I had tweezers and I didn't. But I offered duck tape on a credit card. It removed the spine! I also didn't have a small Bic lighter, so I substituted a small arc lighter. Will finish filling the kit. Thanks!
Thin micro glasses can be bought as a key chain. The case is small and protects the glasses from being crushed if inadvertent pressure is put upon your pouch. That’s a better choice for my carry 👍
I’d definitely choose the minichamp over the midnite manager that you have recommended in the description (manager discontinued) You get the pen and tweezers with the extra tools for 1mm difference
in my opinion this is one of the best EDC-Channel on YT. Best content. greetings from Germany 🤜 🤛
I’d love to see a breakdown of how many times you’ve used each item and which ones have survived each annual review and which were switched out.
Hey there! As a tech enthusiast, I think you might find the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule interesting. It's a compact device that offers powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, perfect for keeping your desktop, car, and more spotless. Plus, it has multiple tubes, high-quality filters, and a brushless motor for enhanced performance. Check it out!
Having watched your videos I decided to get a victorinox, I have many Swiss army knives but they are all gifts and I don't want to wreck them, so I got one to carry in my Jeans pocket. The other day my daughter's sandles broke, and I was able to use the awl to stitch them back together and prevent the day from becoming a problem. I was very glad to have it with me.
Great to hear 👍 thanks for sharing
California loves your videos too. Especially the affordable and practical solutions. what you still use and the things you no longer use over time and why. I use different size mini zip lock bags alot, one for first aid, one for fishing tackle, etc
That power bank is just brilliant. I ordered it immediately after I saw it in your previous video. Already came in useful. And it's so, so easy to carry. Perfect.
great to hear
The 1g Loctite super glues come separate from the lids, if you keep them separate in the pouch the seal doesn't break, so it never dries out if you have it as a one use item.
I’ve had 6 dried out upon purchase, never mind storage. Loctite isn’t what it used to be.
@@Mr_Gadge Ah that is unfortunate. I've been using those 1g ones for a few years and never had an issue, but I don't doubt dodgy batches exist.
What brand would you recommend that you've found more reliable?
I find it to be way too much tubing (space) for a single use.
I carry the small “single use” superglue tubes in my med kit for that same purpose. Caps come not attached and so easy to carry without having them open. Great reminder you shared.q
Thanks for feedback 👍
Can't believe it's the third iteration of this kit 😮
Always great to watch you breakdown a kit 👍🏻😊
Thanks Eyal 👍
I am always carrying a daily handbag, so many of my EDC items are kept with my daily makeup pouch and my daily toiletries pouch. I then have a third pouch of specifically "survival" items, and a fourth pouch for chargers and cables. I also use a Filofax personal organizer, so I always have something to write on, which gets its own pouch to protect the nice leather from everything else in my handbag.
Because using public toilets can often be nightmarish, my toiletries case includes a small spray bottle of 70% isopropanol (cleaner/solvent, insect killer, antiseptic, fire accelerant), a small aerosol can of Lysol disinfectant, a small packet of toilet seat covers, and a packet of facial tissues. In a pinch, I can use these items to clean and disinfect a public toilet before using it.
My toiletries pouch also includes condoms, some lightweight panty shields which can double as makeshift bandages or plasters in a pinch, a small packet of adhesive plasters, a microfiber backpacker's hand towel (thank you Douglas Adams), and because I am prone to headaches and allergies, a small packet of tablets of paracetamol, ibuprofen, and diphenhydramine. I also include a packet of antacid tablets, and a baggie with a pair of nitrile examination gloves.
My daily makeup pouch always includes a small nail file and tweezers, as well as a vial of clear nail lacquer which can also be used to prevent stocking runs from getting worse, and even as liquid plaster (which is more or less the same thing as clear nail lacquer) for small wounds.
My actual "survival" pouch is based around a Victorinox Rambler 52mm Swiss Army Knife, a mini Bic lighter, a Fisher Bullet Space Pen, a rescue signalling whistle, a USB flash drive with copies of important documents, and a Nitecore EC11 torch with a 16340 Li-ion battery with a micro USB charging port. My regular pocket knife, a vintage Gerber Harsey AirFrame, is too large and too locking for UK legal carry, but it's legal in most US jurisdictions.
I then have a separate pouch in my handbag for a 5000 mAh backup battery, a mains charger, and charging cables, which also includes a second USB flash drive, as well as a microfiber cloth for cleaning my reading glasses and device screens, wired earbuds, and a small square of nonslip drawer liner to keep my phone from sliding around on a table, if I need it to stay put.
I keep ponytail elastics in several places, of two types: the usual cloth-covered ones for my hair, and the "jelly" type, which are extremely tenacious, and which I use mostly as general purpose binding elastics. I also always carry a full set of Snow Peak titanium flatware (fork, spoon, knife) and a pair of Keith titanium travel chopsticks, for eating. Then I have a small GSI Outdoors double-sided vial containing table salt and Ajinomoto, a second GSI vial with citric acid and caster sugar, and usually a few single-serving packets of soy sauce and Tabasco sauce.
Finally, my handbag always contains a hairbrush (knock-off of a Mason Pearson) and comb, and a small water bottle. Needless to say, it also contains my iPhone and iPad, my TWSBI ECO fountain pens, and my keychain, plus a KN95 mask. What I actually use as my daily handbag is a Tenba DNA camera shoulder bag, with the padded camera insert removed. There's a padded sleeve for my iPad. I have a slightly larger Tenba DNA camera/laptop bag that I use as my briefcase, which fits my MacBook Pro 13" in the padded sleeve, also with the padded camera insert removed, and all my office gear can go in there.
It's no accident that friends joke about the seemingly inexhaustible contents of my handbag as if I'm Mary Poppins.
I got into this habit because during my high school days in NYC, I lived in an outer borough but attended a school in Manhattan, with a 90 min commute each way by bus and subway. If I inadvertently left something at home, there was no possibility of going back to retrieve it, so I learned to always keep the things I might need far from home on my person.
Thanks for sharing - great insight and tips here - I'm sure readers will get some great ideas from this - you really do seem to have it sorted 👍
What are the condoms for?
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In my experience, eye drops and plasters are two items that will come in need very frequently. Their application is usually more acute than for example gear repairs. I had to buy a new box of eye drop ampoules because I used up my box of 20. Curiously, not a single one on myself but on other people that had problems in their eyes.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing 👍
I love the glue stick idea! Totally gonna start carrying one in my kit!
As always great stuff. Very interesting to see a person, always thinking out of the box. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching and kind comment
If you get an old bike inner tube they make great elastic bands/fire starters... Just cut them into slices . They have many other uses too 👍🏻
Thanks for the tip!
I love micro tools 🤗
That is not what she said
@@erfanahmadzade2283 🤣
Another great use for a magnet is in case of any ferrous bits getting in your eye.
Great video with very practical information. To protect the "trigger" on my Bic lighter, I wind a rubber band around the neck where you put the zip tie. Comes off easier. I wind around one more rubber band on the body of the lighter.
my favorite bid of the video is watching you stuff everything in the bag! very cool.
Nice idea the glue stick !
Thank you for your videos. I have watched a whole bunch of EDC RUclipsrs and found you to have a real healthy balance of innovation and practicality without resorting to the most expensive kit. This video in particular had a few game changers for me especially the card protectors, self adhering tape, and the micro cord. Keep up the great content.
The elastic band is something I’ve recently started carrying. Can come in useful for all sorts of thing. Happened to have one with me when I was using a public loo with a broken lock. It was just enough to stop the door from swinging open. Also, ZackInTheWild always has one wrapped around his small torch. As a glasses wearer he can then attach it to the arm for hands free illumination.
I also have a powerbank with a very similar form factor to yours. Gives around half a phone charge so just perfect for emergencies.
great tips,
What powerbank is it?
great feedback
I've been replacing the rubberbands with hairbands as they are more durable and nicer to work with.
I've been enjoying your channel, and have a couple of suggestions. I always carry two items that I've not see in any other kits: 1: a couple of bread wrap twist ties, and 2: a 1"x 6" strip of non-skid shelf lining. The first is obvious, but I use the shelf lining to open stubborn screw-top bottles and jars. I'm 81, and sometimes my hands need just that little bit of extra friction needed to open those water bottles and other things.
the 1"x 6" strip of non-skid shelf lining can also be used to protect a surface or edge when using a wrench or pilers,
The safety pins double as carabiners and with micro cord, K2 is yours. Seriously...this is amazing.
If you could include the cost of everything in your kits (what you paid at the time of filming) in the videos or in the description, that would be immensely helpful.
I love your videos and watch all of them, and your wisdom and advice means a lot. Thank you for everything you do!
Another great video! You offer so many ideas for EDC. ❤
I use a plastic twist tie around my BIC lighter. It's more easily removed and reapplied.
I add a few wraps of waterproof, sticky bandage around the lighter for cuts. That stuffs sticks really well after applying a pad of paper towel over the cut.
I also make small vacuumed FoodSaver packets for vinyl gloves, pills, etc. Great for lesser used items, things that can be bulky if not squeezed down, and to waterproof items. You can make bags whatever size you like.
I've warmed up a length of glue stick and pressed it flatter.
I carry a micro Maxpedition in my front pocket and try to keep its thickness as low as possible. My Baton 4 is either below in my pocket for quick retrieval, or hung off the pouch loop. I have a Nextool Mini Sailor (scissor version for opening the sealed bags) in the pouch. The pouch is too bulky with the light in there as well, and too fiddly to get to the light when I need it in the dark.
I can use the magnet at the bottom of my Baton 4 light, hanging that via the pocket clip, while using small dia. cordage, which is squeezed down to a tight bundle with heat-shrink tubing.
I have a titanium pen and whistle similar to your pill container. The whistle hangs off the light's pocket clip, again for quick access. The dark can hide many potential dangers!
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I still prefer its strength, ability to really flood small cracks/gaps as well as the ability to wet a strip of fabric for a quick "composite" tape patch where more strength is needed. My workaround for drying is to get the small "single use" size (as others have noted) but have 2 so one is always new and sealed. I also seal the lot in a cut down heavy gauge polythene bag to mitigate messes from bends/punctures (using a vacuum bag sealer or in a pinch with a lighter and some patience). Finally, when refilling kit consumables, I give it a little shake to listen for the contents still being liquid before putting the tube back in.
Thanks as always for the tips and insights into your evolving thinking.
Impressive what you managed to combine into such a small pouch. You could also wrap some tape around the BIC lighter, so no need for the extra card.
I carry a 3 condoms on my penis at all times. I use them everyday. Lmao
I’m always so impressed at your restraint. I find myself carrying quite a lot in my 2 separate kits, one is more urban and compromises of x2 maxpedition fatties that slot into my trusty and in great condition 12 year old North Face Surge back pack. It’s bordering on a get home bag plus my laptop, tools and other bits including first aid as I work away so much. My second kit is in a maxpedition gear slinger and is more set up for the great outdoors but weighs in at about 15 kilos 😅
I need to draw on your calm sense of what one realistically needs to carry!
I put together my own micro EDC pouch inspired by your 2022 video. One of the changes from your 2022 setup I made was that I used the TNTOR power bank you featured in this video. I've been very happy with it so far.
Great to hear Michael 👍
This is the best one yet. Thanks for all the recommendations
Agreed on the super glue it always seems to dry up or clog… I can’t believe how much you fit in that little kit lol nice job learned a couple of new tricks from this thanks
This was a fantastic and thorough video. So many things to consider and implement for my family and I. Thank you!
New to this channel, but loving the content. I find that EDCs vary because people vary, and the environments in which they choose to operate vary.
In that spirit, I find that a generous stash of gaffer tape and a few cable ties solves my type of problem, removing the need for glues and such.
Keep up the good work! I've learned much from you already!
I keep my Rovyvons on a magnetic key clip which is like your magnet, with a like connector on the other side. I connect it with a Micro S-Biner to my belt loop so it can fall into my pocket to avoid dangle and avoid looking like I am kitted out. On that Mico S-biner I also keep the Nomadic refillable aluminum spray vial for a quick sprits of hand sanitizer on the go. It holds an event's worth of sanitizer for a small family. Great video Jon!
Mouth agape! This is the best and
most useful video of your channel! Thanks Jon...
Super glue is still useful for me but it's a one and done item. They need to be kept in something crush-proof and once they're opened they go to my workshop and a fresh one goes in my carry pouch. Great video!
Try krazy glue. It has a shell.
I may be talking about the same as the Loctite, but I have seen very small tube, like thumbnail size.
I’ve customised my manager with titanium scales to effectively become an Alox Rambler which sadly hasn’t been available for years but offers amazing utility for its size. I have an Aviator wallet with a thin tray and I put the tweezers and pen in that. I can still use the pen with the knife by nestling then end on it in the bottle opener of the combo tool. I have the Alpaka Zip Pouch pro and the Alpaka hub pouch which are both fantastic and offer a level of organisation. I would swap out the Bic lighter for a peanut lighter. For elastic bands, I cut pieces from old bicycle inner tubes and this allows you to choose the width you want. For super glue you can get multipacks of small 1.5g “one use” tubes but they do have a lid so are good for a few uses once opened and just replace when they do go hard.
Would appreciate a more detailed version of how you pack your maxpedition kit (it is hard to see how everything fits neatly with the speeded up editing).
Always love your videos and content, very in-depth and informative. I bought 2 pairs of Thin Optics because of one for your videos. I love them!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for the great feedback. Really good to hear 👍
excellent EDC information on this channel
Just picked up the Tntor power bank after watching this video and it works perfect. The aluminum frame makes it a bit heavier but the build quality and slim profile make up for it. Having the USB C port for both input and output is huge for a bank this size. The cable attached to the bank is very secure. I bought this for a mere 15 dollars off Amazon and will probably pick up another one. The material does tend to attract fingerprints but it's really a minor issue overall. Thanks for highlighting this power bank.
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Interesting evolution of your previous kit. Certainly very compact, although the pouch is somewhat bulkier than the Topo Designs one. There are certainly some aspects that I need to incorporate into my own carry, the heat shrink tubing is a great shout. The blank cards are great. I picked up a pack 10 from eBay and intend to have multiple tapes on them across various different kits. I have found that keeping my kit across different pockets in different pouches has been working really well for me, Osprey were doing some really nice pouches, so I have two of them, one in Red that serves as a pocket first aid kit and the other carries my tools.
Great feedback and ideas - thanks for taking the time to share 👍
LMAO! You people seriously crack me up
Brilliant as always. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks John.
Great video Jon - the pouch is a good shout as is the heat shrink and glue sticks. My bag kit has grown and now has some tools in, and I use a ZF pouch for the pocket - which is actually pretty much what you have in your kit. The only major change is that I swapped the manager for a Gerber Dime - just to give pliers as an option. Its so easy to overload these kits, but yours really strikes a balance. The only word of caution would be that elastic bands perish, so will need to be swapped out regularly.
Thanks for the feedback Tim - great to hear 👍
Love the kit videos. Particularly the evolution of recurring featured kits like this one.
Every one of these videos it seems impossible how much you get in there! Super nice... I've decided to drop a separate battery pack and use either a Wuben C2 or Sofrin IF23 instead which are very strong flashlights with power bank capability, but they do take up an awkward amount of space. Everything is a tradeoff!
Add a piece of bicycle inner tube. It will ignite even when wet and a couple of thin strips are enough to start any fire!
Sick, keep it up man. You're doing great stuff!
Appreciate it!
It is always good to see how much can be available in such a small pouch. Loctite can only be used once, when it is open, it always dry, whatever you do.
you're a legend, Jon! Cheers from Poole, UK
You may have gone over this, but I have found it useful.
The leatherman bit kit with the adapter included actually fits the small nail file/screwdriver on the manager/minichamp. Just expands on the screwdriver function and doesn't take up much room.
Just a note, as rovyvon states on their website the UV light will not show fluids or bank notes (you need a higher band of UV for that). It's main purpose is just charging the GITD body
Thank you for introducing the A8! I bought one and boy this little thing packs a punch. There is nothing like it! I will buy a second one!
Thank you for the links!
I love your videos and you've recommended some great equipment. There's one tool that has been in my kits and pockets for decades which I haven't ever seen you mention. A pair of 4.5 inch tongue and groove pliers have proven very handy and versatile.
I love the idea of the credit card wallets. A game changer for me was putting tie on pull tabs on some of the smaller and more fiddly items I have in my pouch. I wonder if there's a way of implementing something similar with the little credit card wallets? Maybe something like an index tab? Items could also be colour coded to an extent so that they're easier to find and access by just pulling on the tab.
Wow, wonderful little package you have put together! Thanks for show and tell Jon! Loved it. 👍🏼🫵🐾❤️
Like it and going away from the mint tins often used by others is the way to go. I like your choices, as ever well thought out. I would still add some Wazoo Survival Gear bees waxed jute as it could be useful to help light a fire if your other kits are not available or as a candle, a flatened fire plug also easy to pop in and adds little weight, or for those seeking a little more than just the Bic perhaps a Firefly Champion Spark Marker as that covers a number of EDC bases? I'd also find a way to add a Wazoo 1 Litre Emergency Reservoir Bag or a Roasting Bag (available from the supermarket) as that can heat water up over the heat from a fire (not direct flame) or be used for covering burns in an emergency. (having had to do that recently for someone) Readyman cards with some useful tools on them adds to EDC functions with little weight, I would also seek to add some glow marker strips (perhaps run them through the molle or use a square of glow marker board to wrap your tape around) as those can be very useful at night to remind you of where you need to walk back to without having to use a torch or to tell someone where to find you/something without using a light. I know you have other kits and well covered beyond most people so no criticism intended, just thinking most people will have one EDC kit and hence they should max their maxpedition potential. Thanks John for making people think about EDC beyond the usual mint Altoids tin stuff!
These are excellent suggestions but probably better in the outdoor kit than the micro urban kit. I must say though you have some great ideas!
thanks . surprisingly I learned a bunch.
Very interesting video, it could be the kit for Jake of all traded😆 and thank you for your clear and easily understandable English.
Another good pack is the maxpedition Hook and loop as an alternative pouch
I use a pouch from Muji which is incredibly light and works excellent for me. I also keep their folding scissors and use some of their small plastic containers inside too. all of it is super affordable and definitely worth a look!
Thanks for sharing!
good call
Which pouch from Muji?
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Hi Jon, another truly inspirational video .
Your expertise in this field is absolutely beyond compare ...
You are to Gadgets and their various combinations an applications, what dave Canterbury is to survival methodology ...
You deserve
50 ,000,000 subscribers mate ...
Thanks again for all your hard work jon.
A new subscriber here. Thank you for your videos and advices Mr. Jon Gadget. Your channel is one of my fav..
As always, great content. I always learn a lot from your videos. For my EDC kit, I use a basic elastic hair band double-wrapped around the lighter to prevent accidental discharge. Dual use always plays. Also, I find having a nail clipper invaluable. To that end, I carry the OUTU Keychain Nail Clipper Multitool. Thanks again for all the info.
great feedback Jerry - thanks for sharing
Always like watching your videos, never knowing what will turn up. Typical response to watching your videos ... yep, yep, got-it ... oh, that's a cool idea ..., add that one ... As always, great content and presentation style and length is perfect.
I've found that, since they're so thin and of negligible weight, fresnel lenses are best carried in the wallet; no need to worry about them becoming unusable due to scuffing since they can be had in bulk for very cheap prices.
The amalgamating tape is a genuinely wonderful idea, there are likely a near limitless number of uses for that. Excellent thought including it!
The exoTAC fireSLEEVE might be worth considering if you can squeeze in some extra bulk (and definitely for an outdoor kit). It fits a full-size bic lighter, making a waterproof seal that prevents the button from being depressed; the case also is meant to prevent it from sinking in deep water. It also has a rubberized strap that you can use to keep the button down to let the fuel out if you have to improvise the bic as a torch, so you don't have to keep the button depressed yourself. Glow in the dark & orange colorways also make identification easy.
For this or other kits, you should also consider ranger bands - super-heavyweight rubber bands that can not only keep stuff together, but actually hold small pieces of gear down or (if included in a wilderness kit) even be used as an emergency last-resort fuel for fire. Just be certain to be in a well-ventilated area if it comes to that...
Nice video as always - a good inspiration for my very first kit ❤
Hi, Great Channel, as a newer subscriber I have been watching you older videos and have gotten some great tips. I picked up from this one the emergency glasses, and the magnet. I didn't like the bulk of the magnet in my Maxpedition Mini so I hooked them on to the pull tabs . Works great and "locks" the pull tabs. Those glasses are a handy for someone who used reading glasses sporadically, regards, Mike
Very practical kit! I would replace the needle and thread with Steri-Strips from 3M (pain free stitches).. Power banks I have two from the same brand (Red-E). I have however only purchased each of them only once - as they have a lifetime guarantee, and are replaced at no cost to me if they stop working for whatever reason. The 5000mah was in fact replaced yesterday after 3 years of hard use.
Sounds great!
Ziemlich cool.
I started throwing a small Victorinox in my back pocket every day and I use it multiple times every day. Ultra useful
Nice job! The only thing I would change is instead of having a lighter with a flint, I switched over to click style lighters years ago and have never ever had a problem. Matter of fact you can dunk it under water and immediately light it every time. And they're sold pretty much everywhere Bic lighter is
There is a mini version of the clipper lighter for those that prefer it's functionality, it all comes down to the round shape over the flat bic design.
Great Kit, thank you for showing. I have a tip for your cut Zip-Ties. Cut them with a nail clipper, so you will not have sharp edges.
Keep on going with the good work!
Very happy to have seen this vid, it'll allow me to complete my kit! Hey Monsieur J, j'ai vu une photo de vous avec des cheveux (et jaunes par dessus le marché !), j'ai bien rigolé ;)
Pound land do a micro clipper Jon, perfect for your kit.
And the glue gun trick is brilliant, ive copied that immediately. Cheers
Very inspiring, although i can't afford most of the products that's being shown, it gives me a very clear idea of what to and what not to have on my EDC, and the video itself is still very enjoyable to watch.. nice background btw
EXCELLENT VIDEO as always. Thank you. I put a EDC pouch together using some of your ideas. I really appreciate the info
Thank you Jon for the informative information that you provided.
Great as always. I do have two tips. One is to fold a sheet of paper "Pocket Mod" style, Then you get 8 small notes, that can be scanned all at once when unfolded.
The other tip is that when charging via a power bank is that no USB condom is needed.
Thanks again!
Nice kit! I use a Harbor Knot made with #36 bankline instead of a zip tie on my Bic lighter, as I saw in a Black Hat Bushcraft video. It's really useful, as it can be easily adjusted and removed in a matter of seconds, depending on which end of the bankline you pull.
Nice little kit, looks useful and compact. I will take note of some of the ideas 👀
Regards 👍
Thanks 👍
This is a way better kit to anything I've ever knocked together myself, top job!
I've ordered the maxpedition urban wallet instead, hoping it still fits everything. I also ordered the power bank - the only one I could find that looked the same here in Australia was called the 'Auskang', still through Amazon.
Looking forward to a lighter kit to carry about 😊
My issue with Jon's videos is that before the video ends, I have purchased most of the items! One tab youtube, the other Amazon LOL! Well done jon!
I would switch the zip tie to secure the bic lighter with a little rubber o-ring. Reusable and gives you other more options ...
or use a Cricket lighter - the electronic one as it works when wet and doesn't leak.
I would suggest you Jon to include one hair elastic band as they can be really useful as well.
One of my colleagues used to drive me to work and and women had to tie their hair, one time she was worried because she didn't have her elastic band so i was really happy to offer her mine!
The UV feature on any light is also useful when you want to throw a spontaneous rave. Now all we need is some micro decks and mini speakers
Glad to see clipper finaly, they also have smaller ones
Mr Gadget, I would like to take the time to thank for the discount you gave me for the in charge x.
Hi John, thank for the great presentation as always 👍 Since I watched your video last year I also buy the Topo Design Pouch and I am very with that 🙏 Best regards from Germany
I love those little bic's. For several years I didn't need to buy them as I just pick them up all the time. I'm gonna have to buy a small one now. People just leave them!
The new pouch is awesome, I might get into this style of stuff. My usual "Agh!" case as I call it is Huge, but I am apparently the mum friend in my workplace.
I have started to put together an urban EDC kit and wanted a Victorinox Manager but have found out that they have been discontinued and I can't find one anywhere in the UK. I'm devastated! None of the alternatives offer exactly what I am looking for :(
Have you considered the midnite manager?
@@DorkForge I have but I really want the tweezers and don't need the light. There are some campanies in the UK that have some in stock for branding so I am trying to see if I can get a sample sent out 🤞
@@GameDevAcademyThen you should buy a Rambler (but that one doesn't have a pen).
@@manwiththeredface7821 if I can't get hold of a manager it's a flip up between the Rambler and the Midnite Manager but I really want the pen and the tweezers.
Yes, the Manager was ideal for this purpose. I would go with one or the other and replace function you need - tweezers can be purchased separately from Vic for example - and there are more effective small tweezers too.
I am glad that you do not publish videos more often - they always turn out to be pretty expensive for me… 😊
How much was this build total?
This build in total was about 300 dollars.
This kit was one third complete when I took an airplane trip. My family made fun of me when they saw it. One teen touched a cactus and got a small spine stuck in his finger and couldn't remove it. I was then asked if I had tweezers and I didn't. But I offered duck tape on a credit card. It removed the spine! I also didn't have a small Bic lighter, so I substituted a small arc lighter. Will finish filling the kit. Thanks!
4:22 “Quite a BIC smaller” - missed opportunity 😉
Great video as always
Great idea
Thin micro glasses can be bought as a key chain. The case is small and protects the glasses from being crushed if inadvertent pressure is put upon your pouch. That’s a better choice for my carry 👍
That hot glue stick is a good idea. I don’t carry Crazy Glue because it’s always hard as a rock when you need it. Very clever idea. Good stuff.
Hi Jon Subscriber here From Philippines really like your contents keep it up!!
A ladies' hair tie is, IMHO, better than a zip tie on the lighter. It's multipurpose and reusable.
I’d definitely choose the minichamp over the midnite manager that you have recommended in the description (manager discontinued)
You get the pen and tweezers with the extra tools for 1mm difference
really good option - with some redundant tools perhaps and slight additional bulk
Very nice EDC package!