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You can say "myth" because it is extremely rare but you can also point to statistics and specific occurances that clearly demonstrate the wild assed inaccuracy of referring to it as a myth.
@user-wd4ge2zh2c It could be seen as referencing the "myth" of being able to EDC for Survival, and not that it is a myth that a survival situation may present itself. That is kind of how I view it.
Great run through of different levels of EDC. I'm a very casual EDC person day to day. I can get away with a very basic carry. I do appreciate all the different and new EDC gear that comes out and you're right. Without channels like yours I wouldn't know about them and how cool they are. Thanks for the video!
In my case: on person EDC (Victorinox tinker + Gerber curve) mostly for convenience, off person EDC (OLOK PSK in my backpack) for survival. OLOK = ‘One Litre, One Kilo’ which includes a fixed blade knife, an emergency rain poncho, cordage, a SOL survival mylar blanket, gloves and a pouch with mostly first aid items.
I have three levels: 1. What's on my person, 2. Vanquest edcm huge maximizer pouch in my car's console, 3. Vanquest trident 21 backpack in my trunk. First two are a combination of convenience and survival, third is mostly survival. But let's be honest, we love EDC because we like all the little tools and objects, and the feeling of being more prepared than the next guy.
Emergency to Survival. Live in earthquake country & likely all the roads will be not passable by vehicle. Lots of bridges. Need some level to get me out of Safeway, hopefully drive a vehicle to the first broken road toward home. Grab backpack from vehicle, jacket, better shoes, etc & start walking. I do strongly recommend some sort of flashlight on every EDC. Getting out of a building when the power has gone off. Many stairwells do not have windows. Something that will last a couple hours. Bigger ones in you backpack/car. -Plane runs off runway at night, lights go out. What’s in your pocket? Very good video!
I agree with you: it‘s all three :). Convenience level on the man, I.e. normally a small folding knife like Spyderco Squeek and a keyring flash light on my keys. Emergency kit in the backpack when I‘m hiking or also for city tours. Including small SAK, pain killers, lighter, band aid, some zip ties and some duck tape. And „Survival kit“ in the car in a maxpedition. Including, Leatherman with bit driver, 90mm SAK, flash light, some para cord and duck tape, utility meter key, band aids, pain killers.
I beleive a true edc is all three and that is why you need to carry the Swiss Champ. :-) I agree with you. Survival kits are not edc. A serious survival kit is too big to carry everyday unless you carry a backpack around with you everywhere you go. But if you are an expert, you can survive with a simple edc kit. The more you know the less you have to carry. Everybody has an edc even if that edc is only a watch, wallet, phone, and car keys. Majority of people do not even carry a pocket knife let alone a multi tool. For me edc is being prepared in the environment I am in daily. 90 percent of the time I do not use any of the tools or knives I carry but it makes me feel better to be prepared. It also gives me satisfaction like how some people get satisfaction from wearing jewelery. Depending on which EDC pouch I carry, my EDC (phone, watch, pouch with content, gun) cost more than $4,000. It is also a hobby and a fun way to spend time and money. And that can never be nonsense. :-)
I think EDC as survival will be an interesting topic to discuss. I think the survivalist an prepped communities will have a different mindset than others. Thanks!
Today, I carried & used an Old Timer (Schrade) 3 blade stockman, a Sofirn flashlight & zip ties. It was wet out, I had a plastic shopping bag in my back pocket, I used to sit on a wet tractor seat. And a bandanna to wipe my face. Good gloves to save my hands from dirt, etc. I had a lil prytool on me but didn't use it today. I did use some duct tape I had on me, rolled up on a spent gift card. All useful tools & stuff. That was a planned "how do I get through today's tasks" EDC.
Great vid, I'm convenience and practicality. Getting through my day doing jobs as I go. There's definitely something to your idea of preparedness and I know my kit will always be there if things require it. Cheers 🍻
There is a crossover between all three, no matter where you are, you could be involved in or come across an accident, a Mylar blanket in this case keeps casualties warm, if you’ve come a cropper miles from home it could be a shelter. Multitool, glass break, cut seatbelt, no doubt a multitool comes in handy for survival, but also for everyday convenience. Duct tape, cordage, flashlight, first aid >> all three Just being prepared for whatever life throws at you unexpectedly is priceless.
EDC for all 3, if you can. I'm a prepper at heart, so I always like thinking of ways I can be prepared for rare situations. If everyone thought this way, and stopped being so complacent, a lot more people would survive. Too many people become comfortable in society and let their guards down, then bullies or predators take advantage of that complacency. I learn from that and prepare.
Thanks for the video. I'm of the thought, "Use what you carry. Carry what you use." I carry a folding knife that is legal length in my area (usually a Spyderco Para 3 maxamet). Small flashlight (Olight I5R). Pen (Fisher Space Pen AG7 blue ink). A Field Notes waterproof lined notebook. And a Rugged Rosary pocket Anglican rosary in blue and silver. Anything else I carry in a small bag.
Hello, as always a great video. I tell you, in Latin America, when we talk about layers, we refer to portability, such as, for example, the first is what you carry in your pockets. I think I told you that I am one of those who believe that less is more, and I carry little, such as: 1 SAK, 2 keychain flashlight, 3 writing elements (they are necessary since I am a lawyer), 3 boo boo first aid kit, 4 wallet , 5 keys and 6 sunglasses. Now, I can add different kits depending on the place I go or do, whether inside a backpack or backpack). Having been in the army, I learned to be as self-sufficient as possible, and that is the value I assign to the edc, always limiting the size, ensuring portability. Likewise, I can't go to a barbecue without my rangerwood... sorry, it's a dining companion, hahaha. Thank you very much in advance for your videos, and I apologize if I do not express myself well, since English is not my native language. Greetings
The "less is more" is very subjective to the individual, and cannot be universal on all levels. Let us imagine that there is someone who says the same thing: less is more! And suggests you NOT carry your multitool, for example. Will you listen to them? You'll be even MORE portable if you get rid of the multitool! See? So it is subjective. One mans "less" is another mans "unprepared." I say people should get used to carrying as many items as they can, especially for emergency and survival situations first, and convenience situations last on priority list. So if people find they're weak and weighed down by more items they carry, but those items would be good for survival or emergency, then I say do not get rid of the items, but rather get in shape so you are strong enough to carry the items with ease. A lot of it is in the mind. If people get used to being slightly uncomfortable when carrying another tool, eventually their minds will adapt to it and eventually will not be uncomfortable anymore. Could you imagine as a soldier, for example, one person saying they're uncomfortable carrying a gun, grenades, bandages, radio, etc. and wants to drop them all for the sake of "portability" ? 🤣 Then they run into an enemy soldier who kept their equipment on them, built up the muscle to be strong enough to be comfortable carrying the equipment, and that prepared soldier now kills the complacent, ignorant fool who looked at being comfortable as priority over being prepared. 🤷♂️ It is an extreme hypothetical example, I know, but my point is: We can carry just a bit more than we think, and better to be prepared for emergencies than just convenience! I carry pepper spray on me (I live in the US), amongst other tools, and I've had to use it more than 3 times now, to prevent someone from attacking me, but I did not wang to hurt them. It worked well. Other people laugh at others carrying pepper spray, and think we are "paranoid" for carrying it. They will learn their lesson thd hard way one day...🤷♂️
I’d say that I hover in the barebones and minimalist survival. I can pull what I need from my surroundings. I’ve got fire and pliers in my SAK and a tiny pouch with some binding agents. I actually use that leatherman bit driver kit and it fits the SAK inline Philips driver well enough to work.
I probably edc much more than most, why? Nearly 40 years ago I ran out of my house to respond to a car accident I saw outside my window. It was dark and all I could think of was getting there quickly to help. Once on the scene I realized I had no flashlight, no means of first aid, so I stumbled around in the dark trying to help. One man died at the scene the other was severely injured. That day I swore, I would never be unprepared again.
Great overview! In a city I probably won't get into a real survival situation. This indeed WOULD be the zombie scenerio :-) However I could ran into certain problems when things go wrong: a lost wallet or smart phone, a little injury, a ripped off shirt button ahead of that important business meeting, a broken fingernail, a problem with the car or the bicycle, or just a terrible headache while lost in an unknown suburb. Sh.. happens. Without help it sometimes can not only be inconvenient but even dangerous. So yes, I think my EDC load out is for convenience in the first place, but when the going gets rough it´s better to have certain things than to need them. So I try to keep it simple, basic and not bulky: my Victorinox Compact with paracord lanyard, a mini lighter, a mini altoids tin with flashlight, matches, needle, pin, thread, buttons, some pills and bandaids, safety pin, paperclip, super glue, paper, zips ties, a magnet, a pencil, wire, some cash, that´s it.
Mostly the convenience and emergency, but you are omitting the most needed essentials of an EDC, namely carrying a phone and a power bank, and cash including coins, but not only for everyday usage, but in mind of an emergency situations, so having spare cash and coins for the emergency situations, especially when you are a guy who pays almost everywhere by a card, or by phone or some other cashless mean. And having them concealed, just in case. Also carry in case some means of self-defense. Having a boo boo kit is a good option too, because even a small injury could get pretty bad. So these items, I think, are really emergency EDC.
I agree with the powerbank. But I only bring it if I know I am out for a full day to night or overnight of course. But then I will not pocket carry. I would have a sling bag. I've not carried coins in years... I'm not even sure kids know what they are now 🤣
@dominikguzman As mentioned, mine is in-between Convenience and Emergency and everyone deals with emergencies in different ways with different kits, skillsets based on their geographical location. So, if my kit is not the way you would deal with emergencies, I would agree with you.
My view on actual EDC is identifying what one actually need and use, then upgrading them in a way that makes life easier. If ones EDC include items that you actually don't need, but makes you happy, then it becomes a hobby. Internet is tone deaf, I don't mean anything bad by this, in fact if it makes you happy then more power to you, this is just how I personally define EDC. Because I don't like clutter I try to stay in only needed EDC but the lines can get blurry when you take material into consideration, for instance, I don't need Titanium, but I sure do want it.
I do not discount the importance of Wants and what makes an individual happy. As long as they are not "disillusioned" into thinking they need something. Wanting is a perfectly good reason to carry and own something.
Survival? If they were concerned about survival, they would be taking care of their fitness and health, instead of buying "best f*king edc" under $xxx or from this store and that store 😂😂😂... Those are clowns with too much money
I agree that fitness and heath are most importance. But if you have those, then comes wealth. Heath is wealth. Which is why I encourage people to give me money if they want me to be healthy.
It’s very strange that very very little amount of channels about EDC mention importance of self defence gear you are carrying everyday - like pepper sprays, tactical / EDC flashlights with great balance between lumens and candela, guns (where they are not prohibited to carry), etc. My EDC is something between convenience and ability to defend myself more efficiently if I need it.
I think it largely depend on environment and likelihood of being in a self defence situation. If I were in unsafe environments/ cities, I would prepare more for that within the extent of the law.
@@urbanknifeguy I agree, but I'm of the opinion that you don't know when something from EDC for self-defense might come in handy, so it's advisable to have at least some self-defence set with you at all times. One of the best options is a good, powerful, properly balanced tactical flashlight, preferably without an aggressive striking bezel, then it will be legal anywhere in the world. So you can blind someone and hit if needed. But it's even better to always have a couple of pepper sprays in addition to the flashlight (unfortunately, pepper sprays are not legal everywhere unlike a flashlight). I hope that I never need it, but you don’t know when you might run into some drunk or inadequate person.
@user-wb5sp5eh1y thanks for your reply. I personally do like a flashlight as a self defence tool and explore it, including getting a nitecore one that has the striking bezel around the head. However, I find it too large to EDC so it became my vehicle flashlight. I also explored self-defence techniques with a flashlight including blinding techniques that you mentioned.
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Primarily convenience, the occasional emergency and the manly myth of ‘survival’
Love this comment
Very well said!
You can say "myth" because it is extremely rare but you can also point to statistics and specific occurances that clearly demonstrate the wild assed inaccuracy of referring to it as a myth.
@user-wd4ge2zh2c It could be seen as referencing the "myth" of being able to EDC for Survival, and not that it is a myth that a survival situation may present itself. That is kind of how I view it.
@urbanknifeguy That's not a myth either though.
Great run through of different levels of EDC. I'm a very casual EDC person day to day. I can get away with a very basic carry. I do appreciate all the different and new EDC gear that comes out and you're right. Without channels like yours I wouldn't know about them and how cool they are. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching and your thoughts!
In my case: on person EDC (Victorinox tinker + Gerber curve) mostly for convenience, off person EDC (OLOK PSK in my backpack) for survival.
OLOK = ‘One Litre, One Kilo’ which includes a fixed blade knife, an emergency rain poncho, cordage, a SOL survival mylar blanket, gloves and a pouch with mostly first aid items.
Thanks for sharing!
I have three levels: 1. What's on my person, 2. Vanquest edcm huge maximizer pouch in my car's console, 3. Vanquest trident 21 backpack in my trunk. First two are a combination of convenience and survival, third is mostly survival. But let's be honest, we love EDC because we like all the little tools and objects, and the feeling of being more prepared than the next guy.
Thanks for sharing your loadouts!
Emergency to Survival. Live in earthquake country & likely all the roads will be not passable by vehicle. Lots of bridges. Need some level to get me out of Safeway, hopefully drive a vehicle to the first broken road toward home. Grab backpack from vehicle, jacket, better shoes, etc & start walking.
I do strongly recommend some sort of flashlight on every EDC. Getting out of a building when the power has gone off. Many stairwells do not have windows. Something that will last a couple hours. Bigger ones in you backpack/car. -Plane runs off runway at night, lights go out. What’s in your pocket?
Very good video!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Good point. I have lint in my pocket.
I agree with you: it‘s all three :). Convenience level on the man, I.e. normally a small folding knife like Spyderco Squeek and a keyring flash light on my keys. Emergency kit in the backpack when I‘m hiking or also for city tours. Including small SAK, pain killers, lighter, band aid, some zip ties and some duck tape. And „Survival kit“ in the car in a maxpedition. Including, Leatherman with bit driver, 90mm SAK, flash light, some para cord and duck tape, utility meter key, band aids, pain killers.
Thanks for sharing your loadout!
Potentially all 3, primarily convenience for most people though.
Thanks for your thoughts!
Urban EDC for me is primarily about having tools on my person to carry out repairs, maintenance or emergency tasks at all times 😁👍
I beleive a true edc is all three and that is why you need to carry the Swiss Champ. :-) I agree with you.
Survival kits are not edc. A serious survival kit is too big to carry everyday unless you carry a backpack around with you everywhere you go.
But if you are an expert, you can survive with a simple edc kit. The more you know the less you have to carry. Everybody has an edc even if that edc is only a watch, wallet, phone, and car keys. Majority of people do not even carry a pocket knife let alone a multi tool.
For me edc is being prepared in the environment I am in daily. 90 percent of the time I do not use any of the tools or knives I carry but it makes me feel better to be prepared. It also gives me satisfaction like how some people get satisfaction from wearing jewelery. Depending on which EDC pouch I carry, my EDC (phone, watch, pouch with content, gun) cost more than $4,000.
It is also a hobby and a fun way to spend time and money. And that can never be nonsense. :-)
I think EDC as survival will be an interesting topic to discuss. I think the survivalist an prepped communities will have a different mindset than others. Thanks!
Today, I carried & used an Old Timer (Schrade) 3 blade stockman, a Sofirn flashlight & zip ties. It was wet out, I had a plastic shopping bag in my back pocket, I used to sit on a wet tractor seat. And a bandanna to wipe my face. Good gloves to save my hands from dirt, etc. I had a lil prytool on me but didn't use it today. I did use some duct tape I had on me, rolled up on a spent gift card. All useful tools & stuff. That was a planned "how do I get through today's tasks" EDC.
Thanks for sharing!
Great vid,
I'm convenience and practicality. Getting through my day doing jobs as I go.
There's definitely something to your idea of preparedness and I know my kit will always be there if things require it.
Cheers 🍻
Thanks for watching and your comment as usual!
There is a crossover between all three, no matter where you are, you could be involved in or come across an accident, a Mylar blanket in this case keeps casualties warm, if you’ve come a cropper miles from home it could be a shelter. Multitool, glass break, cut seatbelt, no doubt a multitool comes in handy for survival, but also for everyday convenience.
Duct tape, cordage, flashlight, first aid >> all three
Just being prepared for whatever life throws at you unexpectedly is priceless.
Thansk for sharing your thoughts and approach!
Great video, thank you. 👍 My EDC fluctuates based on my schedule and location.
Agreed! EDC should match one's activities and environments.
EDC for all 3, if you can. I'm a prepper at heart, so I always like thinking of ways I can be prepared for rare situations. If everyone thought this way, and stopped being so complacent, a lot more people would survive. Too many people become comfortable in society and let their guards down, then bullies or predators take advantage of that complacency. I learn from that and prepare.
Being prepared is the scout motto and one I live by too. Thanks.
Thanks for the video. I'm of the thought, "Use what you carry. Carry what you use." I carry a folding knife that is legal length in my area (usually a Spyderco Para 3 maxamet). Small flashlight (Olight I5R). Pen (Fisher Space Pen AG7 blue ink). A Field Notes waterproof lined notebook. And a Rugged Rosary pocket Anglican rosary in blue and silver. Anything else I carry in a small bag.
Love that saying! Thanks!
@@urbanknifeguy I got the saying from Zach in the wild's channel.
@@IcemanSK Thanks for that!
Hello, as always a great video. I tell you, in Latin America, when we talk about layers, we refer to portability, such as, for example, the first is what you carry in your pockets. I think I told you that I am one of those who believe that less is more, and I carry little, such as: 1 SAK, 2 keychain flashlight, 3 writing elements (they are necessary since I am a lawyer), 3 boo boo first aid kit, 4 wallet , 5 keys and 6 sunglasses. Now, I can add different kits depending on the place I go or do, whether inside a backpack or backpack).
Having been in the army, I learned to be as self-sufficient as possible, and that is the value I assign to the edc, always limiting the size, ensuring portability.
Likewise, I can't go to a barbecue without my rangerwood... sorry, it's a dining companion, hahaha.
Thank you very much in advance for your videos, and I apologize if I do not express myself well, since English is not my native language. Greetings
The "less is more" is very subjective to the individual, and cannot be universal on all levels. Let us imagine that there is someone who says the same thing: less is more! And suggests you NOT carry your multitool, for example. Will you listen to them? You'll be even MORE portable if you get rid of the multitool! See? So it is subjective. One mans "less" is another mans "unprepared." I say people should get used to carrying as many items as they can, especially for emergency and survival situations first, and convenience situations last on priority list. So if people find they're weak and weighed down by more items they carry, but those items would be good for survival or emergency, then I say do not get rid of the items, but rather get in shape so you are strong enough to carry the items with ease. A lot of it is in the mind. If people get used to being slightly uncomfortable when carrying another tool, eventually their minds will adapt to it and eventually will not be uncomfortable anymore.
Could you imagine as a soldier, for example, one person saying they're uncomfortable carrying a gun, grenades, bandages, radio, etc. and wants to drop them all for the sake of "portability" ? 🤣 Then they run into an enemy soldier who kept their equipment on them, built up the muscle to be strong enough to be comfortable carrying the equipment, and that prepared soldier now kills the complacent, ignorant fool who looked at being comfortable as priority over being prepared. 🤷♂️
It is an extreme hypothetical example, I know, but my point is: We can carry just a bit more than we think, and better to be prepared for emergencies than just convenience!
I carry pepper spray on me (I live in the US), amongst other tools, and I've had to use it more than 3 times now, to prevent someone from attacking me, but I did not wang to hurt them. It worked well. Other people laugh at others carrying pepper spray, and think we are "paranoid" for carrying it. They will learn their lesson thd hard way one day...🤷♂️
Thank you very much for sharing your different kits! Your language is perfect!
Excelente video! Parabens, são ótimas sugestões para edc. Obrigado!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
For me, convenience with a bit of Scouting "be prepared" as a bonus.
My "survival pouch" is more of a MacGyver kit, more for fun.
I think that is a fair approach and part of the hobby is to have fun!
I’d say that I hover in the barebones and minimalist survival. I can pull what I need from my surroundings. I’ve got fire and pliers in my SAK and a tiny pouch with some binding agents. I actually use that leatherman bit driver kit and it fits the SAK inline Philips driver well enough to work.
Thanks for sharing!
I probably edc much more than most, why? Nearly 40 years ago I ran out of my house to respond to a car accident I saw outside my window. It was dark and all I could think of was getting there quickly to help. Once on the scene I realized I had no flashlight, no means of first aid, so I stumbled around in the dark trying to help. One man died at the scene the other was severely injured. That day I swore, I would never be unprepared again.
Thanks for sharing. That is a sad but nice story and the origins of a super hero.
On one of the other channel I ran across someone called their stuff a possibility kit .
Changed how I see my stuff now.
That is an interesting concept! Thanks!
Great overview! In a city I probably won't get into a real survival situation. This indeed WOULD be the zombie scenerio :-) However I could ran into certain problems when things go wrong: a lost wallet or smart phone, a little injury, a ripped off shirt button ahead of that important business meeting, a broken fingernail, a problem with the car or the bicycle, or just a terrible headache while lost in an unknown suburb. Sh.. happens. Without help it sometimes can not only be inconvenient but even dangerous. So yes, I think my EDC load out is for convenience in the first place, but when the going gets rough it´s better to have certain things than to need them. So I try to keep it simple, basic and not bulky: my Victorinox Compact with paracord lanyard, a mini lighter, a mini altoids tin with flashlight, matches, needle, pin, thread, buttons, some pills and bandaids, safety pin, paperclip, super glue, paper, zips ties, a magnet, a pencil, wire, some cash, that´s it.
Thanks for sharing your loadout!
Mostly the convenience and emergency, but you are omitting the most needed essentials of an EDC, namely carrying a phone and a power bank, and cash including coins, but not only for everyday usage, but in mind of an emergency situations, so having spare cash and coins for the emergency situations, especially when you are a guy who pays almost everywhere by a card, or by phone or some other cashless mean. And having them concealed, just in case. Also carry in case some means of self-defense. Having a boo boo kit is a good option too, because even a small injury could get pretty bad. So these items, I think, are really emergency EDC.
I agree with the powerbank. But I only bring it if I know I am out for a full day to night or overnight of course. But then I will not pocket carry. I would have a sling bag. I've not carried coins in years... I'm not even sure kids know what they are now 🤣
@@urbanknifeguy So you actually don't have an emergency EDC.
@dominikguzman As mentioned, mine is in-between Convenience and Emergency and everyone deals with emergencies in different ways with different kits, skillsets based on their geographical location. So, if my kit is not the way you would deal with emergencies, I would agree with you.
My view on actual EDC is identifying what one actually need and use, then upgrading them in a way that makes life easier.
If ones EDC include items that you actually don't need, but makes you happy, then it becomes a hobby.
Internet is tone deaf, I don't mean anything bad by this, in fact if it makes you happy then more power to you, this is just how I personally define EDC. Because I don't like clutter I try to stay in only needed EDC but the lines can get blurry when you take material into consideration, for instance, I don't need Titanium, but I sure do want it.
I do not discount the importance of Wants and what makes an individual happy. As long as they are not "disillusioned" into thinking they need something. Wanting is a perfectly good reason to carry and own something.
Yes
My edc is for comfort and survival? I live in the slums of Manila Philippines and a good multitool and flashlight is a good combo.
Thanks! Agreed! Your environment dictates your EDC.
The edc lifestyle is sensible. What you carry really does depend on where you are.
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nice carry
Thank you!
It's for being proud of your choices and basking in the oohs and ahhs when you show other EDC enthusiasts what you have.
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You have to actually use the junk you lug around for it to be considered anything.
Good advice from a wise man!
EDC for life!
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Survival? If they were concerned about survival, they would be taking care of their fitness and health, instead of buying "best f*king edc" under $xxx or from this store and that store 😂😂😂... Those are clowns with too much money
I agree that fitness and heath are most importance. But if you have those, then comes wealth. Heath is wealth. Which is why I encourage people to give me money if they want me to be healthy.
@@urbanknifeguy 😮... Touché
I’m a truck driver so most of my EDC can be covered with:
Midnite Minichamp
The Waiter
Benchmade Hidden Canyon
2 Paper clips
2 Safety Pins 🧷
Thanks for sharing! Mimalistic but practical!
It’s very strange that very very little amount of channels about EDC mention importance of self defence gear you are carrying everyday - like pepper sprays, tactical / EDC flashlights with great balance between lumens and candela, guns (where they are not prohibited to carry), etc.
My EDC is something between convenience and ability to defend myself more efficiently if I need it.
I think it largely depend on environment and likelihood of being in a self defence situation. If I were in unsafe environments/ cities, I would prepare more for that within the extent of the law.
@@urbanknifeguy I agree, but I'm of the opinion that you don't know when something from EDC for self-defense might come in handy, so it's advisable to have at least some self-defence set with you at all times.
One of the best options is a good, powerful, properly balanced tactical flashlight, preferably without an aggressive striking bezel, then it will be legal anywhere in the world. So you can blind someone and hit if needed. But it's even better to always have a couple of pepper sprays in addition to the flashlight (unfortunately, pepper sprays are not legal everywhere unlike a flashlight).
I hope that I never need it, but you don’t know when you might run into some drunk or inadequate person.
@user-wb5sp5eh1y thanks for your reply. I personally do like a flashlight as a self defence tool and explore it, including getting a nitecore one that has the striking bezel around the head. However, I find it too large to EDC so it became my vehicle flashlight. I also explored self-defence techniques with a flashlight including blinding techniques that you mentioned.