I always carry a pair of thick leather work gloves in my back pocket. They're not only useful to work in to keep from getting splinters or your hands cut, but also for when you're working around the fire handling hot metal cooking utensils, or arranging hot stones or burning firewood. They can also be used to protect your hands when doing stone knapping.
I'm a medic. I'm ex military. So this view may seem .... whatever. But i see all bushcrafters from Dave Canterbury, TA outdoors, etc etc etc never have a basic med kit or mention it. And i do mean basic. I method of stopping a major bleed... look at Tim Wells falling out the tree. Recent videos of people falling out tree stands getting severely injured... some superglue even... Just a thought. I admittedly don't carry a tourniquet cos that can be improvised. But i do carry superglue, insulation or duct tape and some pain meds of sort and allergy tabs cos you never know... allergy tabs have multiple uses. Peace.
Brendon Scott Sounds smart to me. I can’t see taking a firearm, or even an ax, out in the woods without also bringing a trauma kit of some kind. I like carrying a Quik Clot pad and one of those Israeli combat bandages... that said, I have not had to put that gear to the test yet. Anything else you would recommend for major trauma first aid?
Think Survival . Most everything can be improvised. If you got money for a gun and extensive equipment you definitely don't have an excuse to not have quikclot or celox and a certified tourniquet. If you like us here in Africa where the rand dollar exchange is horrendous making things like that extremely expensive. That's where being basic is important. 2 Triangular bandages. Emergency mylar blanket. Duct tape wrapped around your sheath or something at least 5 yards worth. Small tube of super glue (cyanoaculate). Iodine. A rehydration solution. A ziploc bag. I'm truly not a huge fan of the isreali bandage. I would personally not buy it but would use it of given to me. I prefer the Olaes bandage hands down to any other. It has everything you need. It is what i would use for myself and my family. If i could have 2 per person in my family and 2 in each vehicles med kit i would be happy. But the most important piece of equipment is knowledge... don't go attend a first aid course with an instructor that has no real life experience. Don't attend a first aid course with someone that had no knowledge of the outdoors if you are planning to go outdoors. Find the most knowledgeable people. If you only have your local corporate first aid courses it is better than nothing. The rest you can learn from books and RUclips. We have a rule.... it is literally written into our government approved guidelines... that states: These protocols serve as a guideline and do not replace sound clinical judgement. Anything i state here is not intended to be used out of correct as merely a discussion. It does not replace proper training and research. Skinny Medic has good videos. I am in no way affiliated with anyone. My opinions are my own based on MY own experience and preferences.
First responder myself, learned long ago to keep a couple of XL Maxi Pads handy. Cheap, sterile, and make a great compress in a single serve sort of package. Learned a keen trick for ahead wound back a few months ago, after knocking a bit of hide off the top of my head in the weld shop one night, use the sticky to keep one under a cap and cinch up to hold it down for a hands-free compress in a pinch. Got a funny look from the kid working nights with me, but it dern sure beat nothing!
I know this was from a year ago, but I’m the same way. I’m a combat infantryman and learned the value of basic supplies and superior knowledge for Med. I get on any friends and family I have that are tacticool because they don’t take care of themselves enough to be fit enough to even hump all that cool gear they have plus weapon and ammo and I let them know that we are waaaaay more likely to come across a medical emergency in every day life than we are to have the grid go down. So educate yourself on the basics, carry a simple kit and go from there. Eat better, get some activity in. Then worry about being Rambo.
I usually have two EDC setups, one for formal occasions when I'm wearing a suit and another for all other, casual occasions when I'm not wearing a suit. My casual pocket EDC is: Right pocket: 1) Case Medium Stockman SS, 2) Leather wallet with two credit cards, some cash, a couple slips of paper, and my ID. 3) My phone 4) Streamlight Protac 2LX Left pocket: 1) Fox 40 whistle on a 4 ft length of tarred bank line. The bank line is daisy chained down to about 6 inches long. 2) Light My Fire fire steel 3) 7ft 750 piece of paracord that is daisy chained down to about 1 ft long 4) Leatherman Rebar (best bang for buck and lightweight full-size Leatherman, in my opinion) 5) Trunord Wrist Compass 5) My keys (car, house, garage, my parents' house) Back pocket/Cargo pocket: 1) Fisher Bullet Space Pen 2) Field Notes Journal I would say I use most of those things daily if not weekly. The Fox 40 Whistle and LMF fire steel, I don't use often, but when I need them, they are worth their weight in gold. I see them as emergency/signal tools. On formal occasions, I usually ditch the paracord, Leatherman Rebar, and the Field Notes journal. The paper in my wallet will cover suffice for notes. I'm always wearing a watch (Casio G-shock for hard use or a mechanical watch for formal occasions), and a leather Hank's Belt. While I don't consider this pocket carry, I am usually wearing a Stetson Open Road in 10x straw (May through September) or in Royal Deluxe fur felt, depending on weather. For formal occasions, I will opt for a Stetson panama hat (again May through September) or a Pinnacle in beaver fur. These are for blocking sun, keeping head cool/warm, and very light rain cover. When hot, you can use the hats as a makeshift fan. I usually am wearing an ESEE 3 or 4 on my belt. (I have been thinking about upgrading this to an LT Wright knife, but I'm waiting for the right model to show up.) I also am usually carrying a Hill People Gear Medium Belt Pack with all sorts of goodies, but that's for another day.
Generally on me at all times: pocket knife, lighter (wrapped with 2 -1" strips duct tape), headlamp, about 12' of #36 bankline, silky pocketboy, car key, phone, chapstick, and gloves. Anytime I leave my property I take my purse which also adds ID, cash, small mirror, another knife, portable power bank, ferro rod, 2 electrolyte drink mixes, and one day's meds.
Nice! I appreciate how simple you kept it. When EDC bags get to complicated with overflowing gear, it kind of defeats the purpose. Plus, it's lighter, and that's always a huge benefit.
Bro, I've had only small amounts of training. Mostly boy scout stuff. But I find it refreshing to see your heavy trained bag is a lot like mine. Stay learning, stay strong cuz I live in the woods.
I like it! Good EDC! I always carry a plastic comb for finding ticks etc. I also always carry a pair of fingernail clippers for cutting fishing line, removing skin around splinters or removing that annoying hangnail.
Dan, have you heard of the 'Rule of Threes'? We use it to teach survival priorities and pocket item contents to our Scouts. We have the official BSA 'Ten Essentials', but use the rule to modify the list. So here's our EDC components: Swiss Army knife or multitool, 2 or 3 bandanas, metal cup , Storm whistle, signal mirror, tinder bundle in a zip loc bag and ferocerium rod, 2 orange barrel liner bags, zip loc bag with hard candies or GORP, headlamp, small personal first aid kit with prescription drugs. We have the Scouts bring these items to every meeting and campout, so it becomes a habit for life. Our Scouts love your two video series. Thanks for all you do.
Flashlight and while you use a belt pouch (and a cool one at that!) I use a military dump pouch for my extra, large, deep pocket. Folds up to about the size of yours, 4 times as big unfolded. Works great.
Wow truly an awesome video... You said it, simplistic. Your video has shown me the value of that saying "The more you know, the less you carry, the less you know the more you carry" thanks.
I would carry a compass, signal mirror, flashlight, whistle and small 2 person first aid kit. Does not take a lot of extra room and you’ll be glad you have it.
Good EDC video! I really like that knife. I always carry a fixed blade belt knife, Swiss army pocket knife, nail clippers in the watch pocket, Bic lighter, chap stick, flashlight on my belt, multitool, bandana, wallet, speedy sharp, neck knife, phone and keys with a ferro rod on them. The speedy sharp can sharpen any of the knives and strike the ferro rod. The chap stick can be used to aid fire starting. I also always wear a Paracord bracelet as well as a key fob made with it. 😎😂
I find carrying a small light-weight tarp with me has been very handy. It doesn't take much space and doesn't add significant weight to my bag. I can sit on whatever surface I need. I can use it as a cover. I can lay it on the table so my food stays clean. I can use it as cover to keep my belongings dry. It's never let me down so far.
Three items in my pocket at all times are one of my two Swiss Army Knives, a 50 lumen flashlight and a Bic lighter. Belt knives are either of my new ones. Mora Garberg or Buck 110 LT. I'll be carrying my Pathfinder diy knife next hiking trip to test it out. In my gearslinger pack is the Bacho Laplander saw, multiple cordages, fire kit, 1st Aid kit, sewing & fishing kit, space blanket and cheap poncho in a bag with a candle, compass,headlamp and another flashlight with extra batteries. In the Fall and Winter I pack a UST Space Blanket with cordage and stakes. It's set up the way you demonstrated in a video for quick set up. All cordage is already tied to the blanket/tarp. After one of your recent vids, I'll be adding extra socks. Almost forgot, I have the Pathfinder water bottle and cup in the water bottle pocket.
Everyday flashlight. Light is your first line in self defense. Most EDC flashlights come with some type of angled front edge for the purpose of self defense as well.
i suggest to add small compass such as suunto clipper, maybe some water desinfection tablets, compact pice of bandage. Thanks for the channel! Some things are very usefull)
So I am new to learning about wilderness survival and bushcraft. Your videos are inspiring and wonder now if there are many women who are skilled in this way also. Specifically to this video, I wished you spoke a little detail about WHY you have each item in your EDC and contrast it with what another woodsman (or woodswoman) might carry. For example why wouldn't you always carry a first aid kit? Such a fun and dynamic lifestyle. Thanks for sharing.
a small container of dental floss (you can make even smaller by removing spool from case) this i use for sewing repairs, light lashing but can be made thickerby twisting together, use for fihing line also make fishing flies can be used for trip wires , snares and to get wild game out of your teeth.
My kit is 10 lbs plus water. Items you don’t carry that I carry. Simple base plate compass. Whistle. Sawyer filter, bag and disposable water bottle. The bottle and bag start out as clean water. Bottle which is easier to fill becomes unfiltered water container. Bag or bladder stays as a clean canteen. Nylon rain jacket. Simple hammock.
Nice and simple is good. Rather than EDC I prefer stuff I use. I think the term EDC is overused especially when you see someone lay their stuff out and its equivalent to supplying an expedition.......Thanks Dan
Me too! Those small Swiss canteens are great! I own two of them and are among my favorite pieces of gear...Thanks Dan for another great video.--- Sam Adler
Ibuprofen and/or naproxen. In the event of injury, pain and inflammation can slow you down and limit mobility. Also, inflammation not only limits mobility, but it also can risk making the injury more severe when hiking through rough terrain. It may seem irrelevant, but one time I got injured and naproxen's anti-inflammatory properties restored alot of my range of motion. It was almost as if I wasn't injured. But you still have to be careful when you get relief, because the relief can be deceptive by causing you hike about as if you're not injured and increases the risk of making it worse. I do have to say, however, that it should be researched as to whether or not any of those drugs create changes in body temperature or minimize nutrition's benefits or absorption, impact hydration, etc. I read something about ibuprofen having a negative impact on the bones. If it weakens the body is also something to be considered.
I might add more to mine, now that I've seen yours. But, I also carry about a 10ft strip of duct tape, rolled up flat. My CLS teacher gave me the idea, when I was in the military. It has many possible uses. Lashings, emergency bandage, splint, etc... It doesn't take up much room at all. Oh, and a tube of petroleum jelly chapstick, for emergency fire starter fuel.
We have wild boars as well and even the wolfes back in our area. I´m a hunter, but i would never ever bring a gun with me when i´m going bushcrafting. Neither of them is agressive if you are not. A wolf won´t hunt a human and pigs are no hunters.
i always carry my wallet which contains a fresno lens, a piece of a broken file, some amadou and a little dry/wet sandpaper. as my edc pocketknife i always carry a victorinox - more utility than a simple folder and not more weight.
Personally I never gave it much thought as to what your everyday carry was. But I'm under the impression that when people asked you what your everyday carry was, that they were referring to a firearm. I guess I could be wrong about that. LOL As an everyday carry as a truck driver, I carry my fixed blade, it's a small one, and my pocket knife, a Case Stockman Style. Outside of that, everything else is in my truck. Great video bro! Keep em comin!
Turn that paracord into a braid whilst attached to the Carabiner, more paracord and looks sweet. That's how i have mine, then clip the carabiner to my belt loop
In the woods I carry just about the same items. At my day job, I can't carry a belt knife. I don't carry a sewing kit, but should probably start. I also carry a flint and steel kit in addition to the ferro rod and lighter. Oh, a tube of chapstick too. BTW, I LOVE those spalted maple scales on that knife!!
Good video of your EDC! On my person i conceal carry a 9mm Ruger Lc9 with three extra mags and a leather men multi tool, small swiss army knife with tweezers, small IFAK medical kit and a small tac-50 military flashlight. Bear Grills small orange urvival kit and i added Two small bic lighters, 6 cotton ball, ChapStick, 4 big zip ties, 1 Yara tactical defence pen, 24" red western bandana and $500.00 in small denominations and $2.00 in quarters. In my Haversack i have my Morah knife, 13in machete or Est-wing hammer hatchet, big 29 tool swiss army knife, magnifying glass, magnesium flint rod, 2 bic lighters, 6 cotton balls, ChapStick, folding chain saw, 2 bottles of water, 25ft green paracord, 50ft bankline, OD green Military Poncho, small green back reflective Army survival blanket, Sol 2 man survival sleeping bag, full 32oz military canteen with steel cup and lid, small folding stove, 42"X42" camo big ass bandana, 1lb pemmican, salt & pepper packs and 8oz, banana chips, 1 mountain House biscuits & gravy meal w spork and 8oz raisins.
I carry a lot of the same items, plus a Glock 19. It is on my hip in the woods, around the house, grocery store, church, restaurants, pretty much everywhere I go.
Dan.... no flashlight of some kind?? Whistle?? Gloves?? Chapstick?? I'd like to know what you wear during cold weather? Love your channel, especially Q & A day. Best wishes..... Ax
I always add my personal medical kit. Anyone taking meds should carry a days supply. What belt knife is that? Also nice little slip blade pocket knife. I'm always carrying several knives. A carver/whittler or camp knife, a Benchmade mini-Griptillian, and recently a Benchmade Emissary 477-1. Belt knife when in the woods.
I can understand it somehow with people with pants that are at least a bit loose. But when I see XXXL girl in pants one or two sizes too small sticking her phone into the rear pocket ... I feel sorry for the poor device. :-D
Back pocket is better than a front pocket; and a radiating your testicles or ovaries. If you sit on your phone and break; it it is your own fault, not the pocket! Furthermore other than the radiation Hazard to the genitalia, a man be maneuvering through uneven Terrain, inadvertently causing Guillotineesge action upon cock and balls.. lastly the reason for quick access to the digital device is for GPS Waypoint setting and the tracking.
I carry a couple compression bandages, there's a lot of snakes here in Oz. Thankfully I've not needed them. But other than that my edc is pretty similar.
Hey! Great video and a very rational and well thought out list. I don’t understand these people that pack the dumbest things for camping because they think they’re cool. Efficiency over all. Just a quick question, could you name that small metal water canteen and pants?
I've never thought about an EDC list specific to trips into the woods. I suppose I've always thought of EDC as what I carry with me in town. In town or out of town I've always got a small Olight flashlight on me, but otherwise similar to what you carry.
I mostly travel the Selway so I need cold weather stuff even in the dead of summer. The trails can be very dangerous so I need to always have a tarp shelter and 4 of those $2 reflective mylar "blankets" In case I have to hunker down and wait for help. 3 days of emergency calories. my Billy. That pack weighs in at 20lbs so is not even noticebale to carry. 6 ways to start a fire small hatchet and a 9 inch folding saw. I leve a section of a topo where Intend to go and a return date on the dash of my car. Most important gear is a pint of Pendeltons in case of snake bite ya know? Oh and ebcause griz and lion my med kit has ClotStop and 4 Cipro capsules. I bear's mouth is FILTHY. The bacteria will kill you faster than the actual wound. I usually also carry a book of some kind.
Did you replace the cork on that water canteen/flask? I would love a quick video on it if you don't have one already. Love the simplicity of the kit though, i'll be adding a needle to my haversack like you have in yours now
I figured you more A Crip but your are Sportin the Blood Bandana ! Lolol love the content Daniel-San your one of the only channels i dont skip ads on ! ;;,;,, Cheers Eh !! ,;,;,;, Spook
I always carry a pair of thick leather work gloves in my back pocket. They're not only useful to work in to keep from getting splinters or your hands cut, but also for when you're working around the fire handling hot metal cooking utensils, or arranging hot stones or burning firewood. They can also be used to protect your hands when doing stone knapping.
I like having a good pair of leather gloves also
I'm a medic. I'm ex military. So this view may seem .... whatever.
But i see all bushcrafters from Dave Canterbury, TA outdoors, etc etc etc never have a basic med kit or mention it. And i do mean basic. I method of stopping a major bleed... look at Tim Wells falling out the tree. Recent videos of people falling out tree stands getting severely injured... some superglue even...
Just a thought. I admittedly don't carry a tourniquet cos that can be improvised. But i do carry superglue, insulation or duct tape and some pain meds of sort and allergy tabs cos you never know... allergy tabs have multiple uses.
Peace.
Brendon Scott Sounds smart to me. I can’t see taking a firearm, or even an ax, out in the woods without also bringing a trauma kit of some kind. I like carrying a Quik Clot pad and one of those Israeli combat bandages... that said, I have not had to put that gear to the test yet. Anything else you would recommend for major trauma first aid?
Think Survival . Most everything can be improvised. If you got money for a gun and extensive equipment you definitely don't have an excuse to not have quikclot or celox and a certified tourniquet. If you like us here in Africa where the rand dollar exchange is horrendous making things like that extremely expensive. That's where being basic is important.
2 Triangular bandages. Emergency mylar blanket. Duct tape wrapped around your sheath or something at least 5 yards worth. Small tube of super glue (cyanoaculate). Iodine. A rehydration solution. A ziploc bag.
I'm truly not a huge fan of the isreali bandage. I would personally not buy it but would use it of given to me. I prefer the Olaes bandage hands down to any other. It has everything you need. It is what i would use for myself and my family. If i could have 2 per person in my family and 2 in each vehicles med kit i would be happy.
But the most important piece of equipment is knowledge... don't go attend a first aid course with an instructor that has no real life experience. Don't attend a first aid course with someone that had no knowledge of the outdoors if you are planning to go outdoors. Find the most knowledgeable people. If you only have your local corporate first aid courses it is better than nothing. The rest you can learn from books and RUclips.
We have a rule.... it is literally written into our government approved guidelines... that states:
These protocols serve as a guideline and do not replace sound clinical judgement.
Anything i state here is not intended to be used out of correct as merely a discussion. It does not replace proper training and research.
Skinny Medic has good videos.
I am in no way affiliated with anyone. My opinions are my own based on MY own experience and preferences.
I'm an ex-military medic, I tell everyone I know about first aid kits and give them as gifts every Christmas.
First responder myself, learned long ago to keep a couple of XL Maxi Pads handy. Cheap, sterile, and make a great compress in a single serve sort of package. Learned a keen trick for ahead wound back a few months ago, after knocking a bit of hide off the top of my head in the weld shop one night, use the sticky to keep one under a cap and cinch up to hold it down for a hands-free compress in a pinch. Got a funny look from the kid working nights with me, but it dern sure beat nothing!
I know this was from a year ago, but I’m the same way. I’m a combat infantryman and learned the value of basic supplies and superior knowledge for Med. I get on any friends and family I have that are tacticool because they don’t take care of themselves enough to be fit enough to even hump all that cool gear they have plus weapon and ammo and I let them know that we are waaaaay more likely to come across a medical emergency in every day life than we are to have the grid go down. So educate yourself on the basics, carry a simple kit and go from there. Eat better, get some activity in. Then worry about being Rambo.
Beautiful, I'm not the only one bringing a solid sewing kit with me at all times..
I usually have two EDC setups, one for formal occasions when I'm wearing a suit and another for all other, casual occasions when I'm not wearing a suit.
My casual pocket EDC is:
Right pocket:
1) Case Medium Stockman SS,
2) Leather wallet with two credit cards, some cash, a couple slips of paper, and my ID.
3) My phone
4) Streamlight Protac 2LX
Left pocket:
1) Fox 40 whistle on a 4 ft length of tarred bank line. The bank line is daisy chained down to about 6 inches long.
2) Light My Fire fire steel
3) 7ft 750 piece of paracord that is daisy chained down to about 1 ft long
4) Leatherman Rebar (best bang for buck and lightweight full-size Leatherman, in my opinion)
5) Trunord Wrist Compass
5) My keys (car, house, garage, my parents' house)
Back pocket/Cargo pocket:
1) Fisher Bullet Space Pen
2) Field Notes Journal
I would say I use most of those things daily if not weekly. The Fox 40 Whistle and LMF fire steel, I don't use often, but when I need them, they are worth their weight in gold. I see them as emergency/signal tools.
On formal occasions, I usually ditch the paracord, Leatherman Rebar, and the Field Notes journal. The paper in my wallet will cover suffice for notes. I'm always wearing a watch (Casio G-shock for hard use or a mechanical watch for formal occasions), and a leather Hank's Belt.
While I don't consider this pocket carry, I am usually wearing a Stetson Open Road in 10x straw (May through September) or in Royal Deluxe fur felt, depending on weather. For formal occasions, I will opt for a Stetson panama hat (again May through September) or a Pinnacle in beaver fur. These are for blocking sun, keeping head cool/warm, and very light rain cover. When hot, you can use the hats as a makeshift fan. I usually am wearing an ESEE 3 or 4 on my belt. (I have been thinking about upgrading this to an LT Wright knife, but I'm waiting for the right model to show up.) I also am usually carrying a Hill People Gear Medium Belt Pack with all sorts of goodies, but that's for another day.
Generally on me at all times: pocket knife, lighter (wrapped with 2 -1" strips duct tape), headlamp, about 12' of #36 bankline, silky pocketboy, car key, phone, chapstick, and gloves. Anytime I leave my property I take my purse which also adds ID, cash, small mirror, another knife, portable power bank, ferro rod, 2 electrolyte drink mixes, and one day's meds.
Nice! I appreciate how simple you kept it. When EDC bags get to complicated with overflowing gear, it kind of defeats the purpose. Plus, it's lighter, and that's always a huge benefit.
Bro, I've had only small amounts of training.
Mostly boy scout stuff. But I find it refreshing to see your heavy trained bag is a lot like mine.
Stay learning, stay strong cuz I live in the woods.
I like it! Good EDC! I always carry a plastic comb for finding ticks etc. I also always carry a pair of fingernail clippers for cutting fishing line, removing skin around splinters or removing that annoying hangnail.
Thanks again for all you do
A small flashlight is great for EDC 👍🏼
So true! Do you have a favorite small flashlight? Mine just quit on me, so I'm in the market.
Dan, have you heard of the 'Rule of Threes'? We use it to teach survival priorities and pocket item contents to our Scouts. We have the official BSA 'Ten Essentials', but use the rule to modify the list. So here's our EDC components: Swiss Army knife or multitool, 2 or 3 bandanas, metal cup , Storm whistle, signal mirror, tinder bundle in a zip loc bag and ferocerium rod, 2 orange barrel liner bags, zip loc bag with hard candies or GORP, headlamp, small personal first aid kit with prescription drugs. We have the Scouts bring these items to every meeting and campout, so it becomes a habit for life. Our Scouts love your two video series. Thanks for all you do.
Flashlight and while you use a belt pouch (and a cool one at that!) I use a military dump pouch for my extra, large, deep pocket. Folds up to about the size of yours, 4 times as big unfolded. Works great.
Wow truly an awesome video... You said it, simplistic. Your video has shown me the value of that saying "The more you know, the less you carry, the less you know the more you carry" thanks.
I would carry a compass, signal mirror, flashlight, whistle and small 2 person first aid kit. Does not take a lot of extra room and you’ll be glad you have it.
Good EDC video! I really like that knife. I always carry a fixed blade belt knife, Swiss army pocket knife, nail clippers in the watch pocket, Bic lighter, chap stick, flashlight on my belt, multitool, bandana, wallet, speedy sharp, neck knife, phone and keys with a ferro rod on them. The speedy sharp can sharpen any of the knives and strike the ferro rod. The chap stick can be used to aid fire starting. I also always wear a Paracord bracelet as well as a key fob made with it. 😎😂
I carry many of the same items, but I add a compass and emergency whistle.
I find carrying a small light-weight tarp with me has been very handy. It doesn't take much space and doesn't add significant weight to my bag. I can sit on whatever surface I need. I can use it as a cover. I can lay it on the table so my food stays clean. I can use it as cover to keep my belongings dry. It's never let me down so far.
Three items in my pocket at all times are one of my two Swiss Army Knives, a 50 lumen flashlight and a Bic lighter. Belt knives are either of my new ones. Mora Garberg or Buck 110 LT. I'll be carrying my Pathfinder diy knife next hiking trip to test it out. In my gearslinger pack is the Bacho Laplander saw, multiple cordages, fire kit, 1st Aid kit, sewing & fishing kit, space blanket and cheap poncho in a bag with a candle, compass,headlamp and another flashlight with extra batteries. In the Fall and Winter I pack a UST Space Blanket with cordage and stakes. It's set up the way you demonstrated in a video for quick set up. All cordage is already tied to the blanket/tarp. After one of your recent vids, I'll be adding extra socks. Almost forgot, I have the Pathfinder water bottle and cup in the water bottle pocket.
Needle roll. Good idea. Fit a few small things in there as well. Great instruction!
Really good video, Dan. Maybe a head lamp? I have my old (55 or 60 yrs.) Boy Scout hatchet...very light, but small and sharp. Good stuff! Thanks.
Everyday flashlight. Light is your first line in self defense. Most EDC flashlights come with some type of angled front edge for the purpose of self defense as well.
Hello Dan,
Great video as always. I am also carry a whistle, a small neck knife instead of a pocket knive, a head lamp and/or candle.
i also carry small drop cloth and trash bag and jerky. i like your leather needle wrap going to make me one. learn a lot from you keep it up. thanks
i suggest to add small compass such as suunto clipper, maybe some water desinfection tablets, compact pice of bandage. Thanks for the channel! Some things are very usefull)
S&W 642 J-frame. Great hiking gun.
So I am new to learning about wilderness survival and bushcraft. Your videos are inspiring and wonder now if there are many women who are skilled in this way also. Specifically to this video, I wished you spoke a little detail about WHY you have each item in your EDC and contrast it with what another woodsman (or woodswoman) might carry. For example why wouldn't you always carry a first aid kit? Such a fun and dynamic lifestyle. Thanks for sharing.
a small container of dental floss (you can make even smaller by removing spool from case) this i use for sewing repairs, light lashing but can be made thickerby twisting together, use for fihing line also make fishing flies can be used for trip wires , snares and to get wild game out of your teeth.
I have a leathermen multi tool as well but past that you nailed it.
You're the best, mate...
multi tool instead of pocket knife...a pair of pliers always comes in handy
Your edc is exactly what I’d thought it would be. Awesome to know
My kit is 10 lbs plus water. Items you don’t carry that I carry. Simple base plate compass. Whistle. Sawyer filter, bag and disposable water bottle. The bottle and bag start out as clean water. Bottle which is easier to fill becomes unfiltered water container. Bag or bladder stays as a clean canteen. Nylon rain jacket. Simple hammock.
My kit is generally the same. I also carry a tomahawk, small med kit, fishing kit, and spices.
I always carry my ID with me along with a wallet and some cash.
William Logan I carry only my ID with me. Logic- in case they find my lifeless body in nature. (Dark I know)
I carry a copy of my I.D.
If I lose it I have thr origonal.
I carry a haversack: space blanket,wind/waterproof matches,lighters, camp axe, fire kit,
Great video. Perhaps small saw and poncho /space blanket. Stay dry and warm.
Nice and simple is good. Rather than EDC I prefer stuff I use. I think the term EDC is overused especially when you see someone lay their stuff out and its equivalent to supplying an expedition.......Thanks Dan
Love that Swedish canteen.
Me too! Those small Swiss canteens are great! I own two of them and are among my favorite pieces of gear...Thanks Dan for another great video.--- Sam Adler
@@margaretadler6162 I got an old 1918 aluminum US canteen as well as a 2004 plastic one. Wouldn't trade those sets for any other
Ibuprofen and/or naproxen. In the event of injury, pain and inflammation can slow you down and limit mobility. Also, inflammation not only limits mobility, but it also can risk making the injury more severe when hiking through rough terrain. It may seem irrelevant, but one time I got injured and naproxen's anti-inflammatory properties restored alot of my range of motion. It was almost as if I wasn't injured. But you still have to be careful when you get relief, because the relief can be deceptive by causing you hike about as if you're not injured and increases the risk of making it worse. I do have to say, however, that it should be researched as to whether or not any of those drugs create changes in body temperature or minimize nutrition's benefits or absorption, impact hydration, etc. I read something about ibuprofen having a negative impact on the bones. If it weakens the body is also something to be considered.
Thanks for sharing. I always carry a multitool for my folder. Lately the Leatherman Signal or Victorinox RangerGrip 68
I might add more to mine, now that I've seen yours. But, I also carry about a 10ft strip of duct tape, rolled up flat. My CLS teacher gave me the idea, when I was in the military. It has many possible uses. Lashings, emergency bandage, splint, etc... It doesn't take up much room at all.
Oh, and a tube of petroleum jelly chapstick, for emergency fire starter fuel.
Poncho or drum liner. Thats all id add. Maybe a bigger water bottle. But thats me
The only thing I carry that you don't is a 40 cal pistol. But I have wild hogs out at my place so I want something for protection.
A wild boar can do some serious damage. I have friends that pig hunt, they are always suturing wounds on their dogs.
We have wild boars as well and even the wolfes back in our area. I´m a hunter, but i would never ever bring a gun with me when i´m going bushcrafting. Neither of them is agressive if you are not. A wolf won´t hunt a human and pigs are no hunters.
@@theamazingfreak tell your friends they can buy bacon and gammon at the shop . Their dogs can thank me another day
Since I was a kid I always carry a sheath knife into the woods. Now that I am an adult I always have a way to make fire too!
Great info . I also carry a square sheet of plastic and water fliter
I usually carry some bandage material wrapped up around an old gift card.
great video and very simple EDC
Exactly. The more you know the less you have to carry.
i always carry my wallet which contains a fresno lens, a piece of a broken file, some amadou and a little dry/wet sandpaper. as my edc pocketknife i always carry a victorinox - more utility than a simple folder and not more weight.
Personally I never gave it much thought as to what your everyday carry was. But I'm under the impression that when people asked you what your everyday carry was, that they were referring to a firearm. I guess I could be wrong about that. LOL
As an everyday carry as a truck driver, I carry my fixed blade, it's a small one, and my pocket knife, a Case Stockman Style. Outside of that, everything else is in my truck. Great video bro! Keep em comin!
Turn that paracord into a braid whilst attached to the Carabiner, more paracord and looks sweet. That's how i have mine, then clip the carabiner to my belt loop
In the woods I carry just about the same items. At my day job, I can't carry a belt knife. I don't carry a sewing kit, but should probably start. I also carry a flint and steel kit in addition to the ferro rod and lighter. Oh, a tube of chapstick too.
BTW, I LOVE those spalted maple scales on that knife!!
Good video. I usually also carry small binoculars or a monocular.
Good video of your EDC! On my person i conceal carry a 9mm Ruger Lc9 with three extra mags and a leather men multi tool, small swiss army knife with tweezers, small IFAK medical kit and a small tac-50 military flashlight. Bear Grills small orange urvival kit and i added Two small bic lighters, 6 cotton ball, ChapStick, 4 big zip ties, 1 Yara tactical defence pen, 24" red western bandana and $500.00 in small denominations and $2.00 in quarters. In my Haversack i have my Morah knife, 13in machete or Est-wing hammer hatchet, big 29 tool swiss army knife, magnifying glass, magnesium flint rod, 2 bic lighters, 6 cotton balls, ChapStick, folding chain saw, 2 bottles of water, 25ft green paracord, 50ft bankline, OD green Military Poncho, small green back reflective Army survival blanket, Sol 2 man survival sleeping bag, full 32oz military canteen with steel cup and lid, small folding stove, 42"X42" camo big ass bandana, 1lb pemmican, salt & pepper packs and 8oz, banana chips, 1 mountain House biscuits & gravy meal w spork and 8oz raisins.
Cool vid, Dan. Thanks for posting and sharing what you carry. Always curious what others EDC.
Dave C would be so proud
Cheers Dan, nice EDC 👍
I carry a lot of the same items, plus a Glock 19. It is on my hip in the woods, around the house, grocery store, church, restaurants, pretty much everywhere I go.
Love GLOCK, I carry a 23 or 19 when in the urban jungle.
I’m a 23 guy myself! Great EDC video!
Sadly in Australia you would be arrested pretty damn fast... we do not enjoy the same freedoms that my US friends do.
Jeez, you Americans with your guns. You frighten me.
Dan.... no flashlight of some kind?? Whistle?? Gloves?? Chapstick?? I'd like to know what you wear during cold weather? Love your channel, especially Q & A day. Best wishes..... Ax
A Glock 23 on my belt in the bush or a LC9 in my front pocket in civilization.
Hopefully that pocket LC9 is in a holster ;) You set, though, my brother.
I’d like to have a leather belt pouch like that
I can't believe you're that close to me! we're definitely going to call for a class.
This very good. Be good to have one in automobile. one in house ready to go. could have several for troops that forget
I always add my personal medical kit. Anyone taking meds should carry a days supply. What belt knife is that? Also nice little slip blade pocket knife. I'm always carrying several knives. A carver/whittler or camp knife, a Benchmade mini-Griptillian, and recently a Benchmade Emissary 477-1. Belt knife when in the woods.
The more you know, the less you carry 👍🏼
@HH Where are you and what do you wear? How long do you think you could last out in the bush?
@HH Lmao
I don't understand why people keep a cell phone in a rear pocket.
Just an excuse to upgrade I suppose..
I can understand it somehow with people with pants that are at least a bit loose. But when I see XXXL girl in pants one or two sizes too small sticking her phone into the rear pocket ... I feel sorry for the poor device. :-D
I'm guilty of that and I have a cracked front glass so there you go
What's more ridiculous, putting a phone in back pocket or the phone holster?
Back pocket is better than a front pocket; and a radiating your testicles or ovaries. If you sit on your phone and break; it it is your own fault, not the pocket! Furthermore other than the radiation Hazard to the genitalia, a man be maneuvering through uneven Terrain, inadvertently causing Guillotineesge action upon cock and balls.. lastly the reason for quick access to the digital device is for GPS Waypoint setting and the tracking.
Cargo pockets 👍
Simple is a good thing
I carry a couple compression bandages, there's a lot of snakes here in Oz. Thankfully I've not needed them. But other than that my edc is pretty similar.
Hey! Great video and a very rational and well thought out list. I don’t understand these people that pack the dumbest things for camping because they think they’re cool. Efficiency over all.
Just a quick question, could you name that small metal water canteen and pants?
You're spot on! I read thinking the same thing about gear - people go overboard for sure.
SOL heavy duty emergency blanket and a couple of headlamps.
I've never thought about an EDC list specific to trips into the woods. I suppose I've always thought of EDC as what I carry with me in town. In town or out of town I've always got a small Olight flashlight on me, but otherwise similar to what you carry.
I would add a military poncho
Solid intro!
Very good. Thank you very much
I mostly travel the Selway so I need cold weather stuff even in the dead of summer. The trails can be very dangerous so I need to always have a tarp shelter and 4 of those $2 reflective mylar "blankets" In case I have to hunker down and wait for help. 3 days of emergency calories. my Billy. That pack weighs in at 20lbs so is not even noticebale to carry. 6 ways to start a fire small hatchet and a 9 inch folding saw. I leve a section of a topo where Intend to go and a return date on the dash of my car. Most important gear is a pint of Pendeltons in case of snake bite ya know? Oh and ebcause griz and lion my med kit has ClotStop and 4 Cipro capsules. I bear's mouth is FILTHY. The bacteria will kill you faster than the actual wound. I usually also carry a book of some kind.
Really like that canteen! Where does I come from?
Thanks for the tips..
Nice video.
I like zippo better than bic, seems better for long term, but kewl kit.
Dan, could you make a video of camping with the inlaws?
camping with the inlaws? That will have to happen in the summer due to needing 3-6 months of convincing them to come out
excellent
Practical items.
Anyone ever tell you you sound like Alan Alda? LOL
Good stuff brother.
Great edc items
What about your zero tarp?
Thanks for sharing! :)
I would add a firearm of some sort. Even just a .22 rifle.
Did you replace the cork on that water canteen/flask? I would love a quick video on it if you don't have one already. Love the simplicity of the kit though, i'll be adding a needle to my haversack like you have in yours now
I also carry a plastic bag and a snack (cheese or other protein)
What's the fixed blade on your belt? Looks like some kind of spalted scales. Super nice patina on it as welll.
I figured you more A Crip but your are Sportin the Blood Bandana ! Lolol love the content Daniel-San your one of the only channels i dont skip ads on ! ;;,;,, Cheers Eh !! ,;,;,;, Spook
Nice
Good video Daddy Dan
Add duct tape compass small flashlight and military poncho .
In the pic, you have a mora with a sheath, I’m assuming that sheath is for that knife?
Good kit, would you be up for doing an overnight video with just hour edc?
yes!
I add mylar blanket & compass
I use similar stuff (+gloves). I’m in Utah. What would you carry here? High desert region.
What brand is that haversack? Waxed canvas I suppose but who sells that one? Nice, to the point edc kit you have there
Might need a very simple first aid kit.