100% - The super sharp Benchmade Griptilian that I use is hard to beat and I would put it up against many fixed blade knives for strength and durability. A bit pricey but worth every penny!
All the little gimmick tools should just have a bottle opener so that way its a cool looking bottle opener that you can keep on your key chain or on the fridge and if you have a simple task it might save a minute of getting a better tool
Due to the varied number of replies, I thought I should mention something in additional to what I had posted in previous months. What one Every Day Carries depends on several factors. 1) Where one is located, and where one is traveling to. 2) The skill set of the individual. What I mean is that each of us have certain skills and backgrounds that influence what we bring with us. The more of a Jack of all Trades type of person, equates to more items that we may have to repair, modify, build, and create. A person that is familiar with sewing may have a leather needle, and a nylon thread, an Engineer may have with them a multimeter & jumper cables, an EMT may have a medical field kit. 3) Sometimes we may not be familiar with certain medical kits, but that doesn't mean not to bring certain medical items with you, as chances are if you are indeed injured, although you may not know how to use a torniquet, someone that stops to help you may know how to use it. 4) Some novelty outdoor & EDC gear may look really cool, or fancy, but as with all tools and gears, other than SAKs (Swiss Army Knives) & Leatherman tools, a lot of these novelty items are kind of crappy, and one is better of using a dedicated tool specifically designed for the job. 5) Last, just because you have a piece of gear with you doesn't mean you are good to go. Knowing how to use your gear, and knowing your gear inside and out is the key. Always try out your gear at home and never try it out for the 1st time in an emergency, or out in the wild.
interesting choices! a thought, you have epoxy jn your kit, the superglue in most packs actually isnt for glue use, its first aid! you put it on a wound, go to a & e and they have remover for it meaning they can stitch your wound 😊
The WoundSeal powder - shown at (17:40) is used to seal wounds. The compound epoxy is for gluing, and it's much stronger and more impact resistant than super glue. I was going for what IMO is a better solution than most packs - for just over 4 extra grams I have a quality solution for both wound sealing and gluing.
Thanks for these great ideas, but sadly, you don't explain how you get the WD40 into that tiny plastic section of bag - not here, nor in the protect & seal video you mention. So my question is: How do you prevent the WD40 from getting all over your machine and anywhere else it wants to travel?
very ingeneous clever set up - well done! Do you have an estimate what you paid for all items together and the pouch? Brilliant pack. You may wanna add a telescopic magnetic pen, that is helpful to pick up metal items that fell through some grid or hole or so, like a key or a coin. Would not take much space, can even just lay it in between. Find it very helpful as a tool and is certainly part of my EDC. Thanks for sharing! greetz Jason
My thought process was to have a collapsible bottle and the chlor-floc packets so you can take a full liter of water with you and not be stuck at a water source
I saw a video from MeZillch where he cut the rounded end off of his Pocketwrench II so it was open-ended. This improved the functionality significantly.
If you have access to electricty you can recharge your Nitecore powerbank - the other charger is redundant. A knife? surely there is a blade in your multitool - again its redundant.
Fair question. It's easy to conflate EDC (Every Day Carry) pouches with much larger bugout bags / tool bags / travel bags / hiking backpacks. The purpose of an EDC pouch is to have items that you would carry every day to help you solve problems, particularly in unexpected situations. Of course hygiene is important. However, an easy-carry EDC pouch will have a size and weight limit by definition. That's why most videos of small to medium pouches (rather than large pouches / backpacks / bug out bags, etc.) aren't going to have hygiene items - it's only because there is a finite amount of space in the pouch and putting in travel-size soap, deodorant and toothpaste will require removing the similarly sized lighter, water container and glue.
I'm a woman, if I didn't have those items in my EDC I would be miserable if actually in a situation where I needed these.. So in mine I added a makeup cleansing wipe, plus a mint flavored finger cleansing wipe for teeth, very compact.. I make my own liquid soap, liquid deodorant, so I put a little of each in a cut drinking straw, sealed it. Just a few drops of soap in water with the compact wash cloth will go far for my sanity, the deodorant is just a bonus.
@@LS-lb7pw , I agree. It’s a million times more likely that someone is going to truly need a breath mint or deodorant wipe more than water purification on any given day. Thank God we get to carry purses to EDC the truly important stuff. 😂😉 I’ve got a knife, flashlight, mini medi, etc., but I’ve also got a Tide pen and hand cream.
Women have always had edc with them in their purses. The original idea behind edc, specifically for men, was to optimize the things they need every day, on their person, without a pouch or bag. But as edc became more popular, the collection became bigger. I believe he said the was edc for an engineer. In my opinion, a kit that big goes beyond the idea of edc, because it can't be easily carried in a pocket. In my mind, that's a work specific tool kit. Too big to go everywhere with you, yet smaller than a tool bag of full sized dedicated tools.
You're closing your leatherman wrong, you may even damage the scissors if you applied force that way. The scissors are supposed to go in in open position, so no part of it will stick out and the tool will close flush. It'll also fit the elastic loop a little better.
Nice presentation, and having a timeline with labels is helpful. Some technical criticism: Personally, IMO, that bag is not the way to go, and point and fact I absolutely hate it. It has only one means to be carried and that is by the handle. I converted a Water Bottle bag to be my EDC bag, with a mini bag with inserts for holding gear. It has a side pocket for my SAK Swiss Champ, a Mesh pocket in front and a large pocket in the center that is big enough to fit a med size water bottle. It has a Velcro loop on back to attach to my belt, or backpack, and it has an adjustable shoulder strap as well. I would nix the carabiner for an actual Climber's carabiner, and I would add Mil Spec 750 lb. paracord. I personally prefer the SAK over the Leatherman, (i have several of both brands). IMO, a SCHRADE SCHF57 2.75" fix blade would be more useful and durable than a folder, thicker too. BIC lighters are amazing, but any experienced outdoorsman knows that they are useless in windy weather. I even have better luck with a matchless lighter also known as a Forever Match in windy weather but my go to suggestion is using windproof &waterproof matches, or a having a windproof lighter as a backup. I also always have with me my 6-inch, 1/2-inch-thick, Ferro rod, and my Magnesium fire starter bar. ( This Ferro Rod makes sparks up to 3000° F compared to others that only reach 1000°F) Add to your medical section: Activated charcoal powder, Benadryl, Anti-diarrhea pills, water purification tablets, Blood stopper bandages, & Liquid skin ( so u can save the epoxy for something else) Nix the scissors for the EMT Shears: These EMT Shears will cut through seat belts, canvas, upholstery, rugs, clothing, shoes, and the higher end ones can even cut through a penny. I would also add to the bag mini & med sized electronical Alligator jumper cables, and a small mini-Multimeter w/probes. I also suggest a smaller whistle that has a bright color instead of black. You drop that whistle there at nighttime, well say goodbye. These are technical critiques of the content, whereas your video in and of itself was well made, and thought out. Just a FYI, my background is in Engineering & Physics back in college, and I have Edited books for Authors on suburban survival, and I myself am a Professional Wilderness Survival writer.
Hello. I appreciate the compliments as well as the feedback, and wanted to follow-up to explain my thought process. I'm actually a professional system engineer, and I approached this bag from a problem-solving perspective, similarly to how I approach a work project. I do have quite a bit of outdoors experience, but my goal with this pouch was to try to solve the problem of having a useful assortment of items whether you're stuck in a city during a power outage, a forest during a storm, or in a home/office that is completely tool-less, while still coming in at 2.5 lbs. The size and weight goals were a major consideration since this is an EDC pouch. Some of the items that you mentioned are certainly very useful (Climber's carabiner, Mil Spec paracord, EMT Shears, Ferro rod) which is why I have them in my bug out bag, which will be featured in a future video. A mini multimeter with probes (Hioki card) lives in my tool backpack, which will also be featured in a future video. Some of the missing items are actually in this pouch and in the video. Benadryl (17:20) Anti-diarrhea pills (17:31) blood stopper (17:40) and water purification/floculation (27:50) are all there. So are mini windproof and waterproof matches, striker and tinder (23:44) as the combustion redundancy. I have several additional ways to start a fire in my bug-out bag, but again, for space and weight reasons, I think two effective combustion methods (which would be used in different circumstances) made the most sense to me. I do see some videos where there are multiple Bic lighters in one kit/pouch/bag, and that does not make sense at all, since wind would make three Bic lighters as ineffective as one. I have several SAKs that I use in other places - I showed in the video (10:07) and the main reason I prefer the Leatherman for this pouch is because of the pliers and the screwdriver extension bit, which gives a far more usable tool solution than a SAK (even the Cybertool, which is one of my SAKs.) The orange Fox whistle was on backorder at the time I got the black one (I didn't want a smaller one because of how loud the Fox whistle is) and it's clipped to the pouch. I can still use it without unclipping it - it's not loose in one of the compartments, so it's very unlikely to fall. I also prefer a high quality folding knife because IMO they're safer, more effective and more compact. The Benchmade has a very high quality 3.45" blade, is extremely well built, and takes up less space (folded) than a 2.75 fixed blade. Finally, I tried 5 different pouches before deciding on the Maxpedition Fatty. The actual pouch certainly comes down to preference, but for me, this Maxpedition had a great way of organizing everything, was the perfect size and is very well built. Again, appreciate the compliments and feedback. Have a great evening!
@@cleverengineering2 I think I had accidently bypassed a portion of the med section, and missed the anti-D & Benadryl, and didn't recognize that the other was a Quik-clot type product, good to know. The activated carbon powder is useful I might add. Also I think that since it wasn't listed in the labels of the sections that I had forgot as well. (Had reviewed dozens of EDC Bag RUclips videos already by the time I viewed yours) With regard to folders being safer, you may want to rethink that. There are statistical proof that are available that Hospitals have had more accidents with folders than fixed blades, by a lot mind you. Broken locking mechanisms, accidental opening of blade in the pocket or hand, tips breaking off (more common on thinner blades such as folders), or the blade flinging off the handle. I agree that the Benchmade is a very good manufacturer, and that folded, that it takes up less space, but using it as a prying force, chopping wood, or batton to spilt wood would be unadvisable to do with a folder. LOL, & I agree I have seen many people with multiple Bic lighters as their primary fire making source, and I always have a chuckle. One of the previous vids I saw yesterday the guy had an unopened 5 pack of Bics, which resulted in a huge Belly laugh. Ok, so you replied saying what the intent of this bag is for. I have to say that if it was to be in a forest in a storm, you are going to be in a world of hurting. You are looking at either a 12 hour or 24 hour setup based on quantity of stormproof matches and water purification. Your setup for being in a forest would require you to make cordage out of vines, making a wood wedge to split logs, hollowing a log to make a bowl and using Hot Rocks to purified water for longer duration then those few water purification tabs. Does the Leatherman Have a saw? It is one of the reasons why i prefer a SAK, but I also bring a Commando wire saw, whereas in my BoB I have in additional a folding hand saw and a hand chainsaw (2 handles, rope, and chainsaw chain). The scientific method also requires us to test our innovations. I find it unlikely that you have tried the effectiveness of this setup for being in the wilderness, whereas the other 2 possible uses for the bag, urban, or being in a household without tools, I would agree with you on this bags usefulness. SO my question would be have you tried using this in the wilderness? Mind you, with my extensive experience and training, I could make it work, but I would be spending the day making primitive tools, shelters, utensils, cordage, water containers, and looking for certain types of fungus that I could use to hold an ember for several days so not to waste my limited windproof matches. An EDC is for when the SHTF, but the most dangerous part of survival, is not testing what you have to make sure it fits the bill. Btw, tyvm for sharing with me the Card Multimeter. it is a tad longer than the one that I use, but probably 1/5 the thickness too, so that is surely a cool find that you got there, Thx...
Hello again. I 100% agree that this is not a full-fledged solution in the wilderness (or anywhere) but that is the 2.5 lb constraint that I set in order to make it not just an everyday carry, but an easy carry. You are absolutely right that I have not tested this for wilderness survival - that is not the purpose of this pouch. The purpose is to always have this lightweight and relatively compact pouch with me all the time. IMO, that's far better (including in the wilderness) than having nothing at all. If I am going on a planned all-day hike or on overnight trip in the wilderness, there are quite a few additional items that I bring that go WAY above and beyond this pouch, like a wire saw, which normally lives in my BoB. I also have a folding saw in my BoB and activated charcoal in my full-sized IFAK. Having said that, the Leatherman Wave indeed has a saw that I actually have used in a forest. It has a very similar tooth design to a SAK saw and is quite effective. I also agree that poor quality folding knives (or any poor quality tools) can break; I discuss this at (33:10) in the video. My thought process was not about picking a generic folding knife vs. a fixed blade - it was about picking the specific 3.45" Griptilian that I carry (or the more budget-friendly, but still US-made Kershaw) vs. a fixed blade. Part of my selection criteria for any tool (which also applies to a knife) is the Country of Origin. I actually have a video I posted last week (ruclips.net/video/BfbCOypnXbY/видео.html) that discusses into this in far more detail. If that same criteria was factored into the hospital reports, I am absolutely certain they would see that folding knives from the USA / Germany / Japan don't put people in hospitals because they break. I would put the strength of my USA-made Griptilian folding knife up against many fixed blades (particularly from certain countries) and am confident that it will come out ahead. I also don't use the knife for prying - there's a very strong purpose-built 5.75" prybar in the EDC pouch for that. I 100% respect your opinion and feedback. My only issue is that many things that you mentioned, while perfectly valid and correct, run up against this concept of an easy to carry EDC. Most pouches in this size and weight class don't have any food or water options, tools with far more limited access to fasteners, and excessive redundancy, which robs space from other items. What makes this a 'more clever' solution in my opinion is that while this pouch doesn't have an item for every scenario, it will still help, and possibly help a lot. Always appreciate the feedback and friendly discussion. Have a great day!
I was just about to write the same while reading, this comment based dialogue was near as instructive as the video itself, which is indeed really great and gave me very good ideas to rethink my pouch. Thank to both of you.
@@cleverengineering2 a SURVIVAL gear ⚠️ ALERT tip: All of the LED flashlights will be fried, destroyed when an EMP hits them 🔦 You should ALWAYS carry an incandescent type of flashlight as a backup to your LED flashlights and carry a mechanical wrist-watch as a backup to your digital watch ! *Please also research which two-way communication handheld radios cannot be destroyed by an EMP.
You are absolutely right about an EMP, but that is not the purpose of this pouch - this small 2.5 lb pouch was never intended to replace my bug out bag. What makes this a 'more clever' solution in my opinion is that while this pouch doesn't have an item for every scenario, it will still help, and possibly help a lot. It isn't just an Everyday Carry, but is also an Easy Carry that you can always have with you. Most pouches in this size and weight class don't have any food or water options, tools with far more limited access to fasteners, excessive redundancy (like 4 combustion sources in 1 pouch) which robs space that could be used for other items.
For kit flashlight I ended up with Wuben C2 because it is also a battery bank for charging a phone. Very bright and long throw, and on low, strobe or SOS, will last a very long time if you are stranded somewhere. Not AA, but with a 21700 it has 5000mAh and can also use 18750s if you have those in another device or keeping spares. For small spares, I like the Lumintop AA for similar reasons you mention, but put a high discharge USB-C lithium ion in it so it is easy to recharge day to day, but can use alkaline AAs from anywhere.
Hi great Video Superglue was first developed by scientists at Eastman Kodak to seal wounds -- that's why it does so well @ sticking to your fingers when you try to use it ... So you may want to replace the epoxy with the Super glue and add that to the Med part of your bag
My EDC bag is a mollie bag. It's about the same size, but i tend to lean more on medical ( ratcheting tourniquet, Isreal Bandage, BleedStop, and packaging gauze, Mylar sleepingbag, survival cards, paracord, firestarter ( ferries rod, forever match, firestarter cotten, tender) Multi tool, signaling mirror, emergency whistle, LifeStraw, Teacup candles, flashlight, knife, waterproof paper, and sharpie, Tylenol and Ibuprofen, BurnGel, alcohol wipes, bandages, tape, sport's wrap, sterile gloves, aluminum foil All this fits in my mollie bag, and I can attach other things on the outside
William, I think that other than myself, that you are the only person that I have ever seen that carry's a Matchless Lighter (Forever Match). I have been using them for over 25 years. Since most are made in China, the 1st thing I do when I get a new one is use superglue on the side of it to firmly secure the flint/Ferro rod, as the cheap glue they always use lets the rod fall off after several years. I would add either the LifeStraw bladder, or a plastic water bottle, as it really makes a huge difference with the LifeStraw ( i own 3 LifeStraws, and Love them.) Sports wrap = Ace bandage??
If you are going to include a water kit, sawyer mini rated for 100,000 gallons, it would easily fit in there. Klien electricians shears, see maxlvledc video testing all kinds of edc scissors. I use a Bibury “wave clone” in conjunction with Knipex pliers, the clone uses a standard bit driver, massive advantage over proprietary and weak leatherman bits.
Hello there! I got the fishing line from Amazon (link in description) and last year the large spool was only $6, but it looks like it's $12 today. The small spools were in the sewing section of Wal-Mart; a 4-pack of the metal ones was $2.
i can barely find any batteries to buy where i live, i do have chargers usb power and even solar pannels with usb chargers in it. you can buy the rovivon one that has both if you actually want to have battery power, but i dont see the point. Also letherman is inferior to the victorinox. its too large and not enough functions to be worth it. and its flat bits f up everything. Also if you have a were bit kit inside, and you have almost everything you need! Put in a nextool multitool that has a wrench and knife and scisors and you dont need a lot more. best tools are made in Germany and switzerland! Oh also letherman moved production from the us for most of its products btw.
Thanks for this demo. I really like most of your choices and particularly appreciate your going into the rationale for each choice. But I never heard you describe *how* you carry this pouch with you. Amazon says this pouch is 5x7x2" (and I'm guessing yours is full enough to be more than 2" thick). So do you have really large pockets? Are you putting your belt through the molle straps on the back?
Great question! I don't have particularly large pockets 😂 If I don't have a backpack it will fit into, I carry it in a small reusable shopping bag along with a bottle of water, headphones and comb. This way I can bring it into a meeting or presentation without looking out of place.
The WoundSeal powder - shown at (17:40) is used to seal wounds. The compound epoxy is for gluing, and it's much stronger and more impact resistant than super glue.
With all due respect, as a professional system engineer who has provided consulting services to Fortune 1000 companies, I did not misunderstand the purpose of super glue. The woundseal powder shown at (17:40) is used to close wounds and designed for that purpose. The epoxy is used as an adhesive, which is much stronger and more impact resistant than super glue, and this is explained in the video. To reiterate, nothing was misunderstood.
With all due respect? Did I hurt your pride or something? Now I don't understand how your Job has anything to do in this situation. If we are going that direction. My job is a transportation efficiency expert for a fortune 500 company. I analyze KPIs, monitor employee performances, and push improvements. My point is, that the superglue has a multi use function. It can be used for both gluing and wound sealing. Thus being more efficient, not being the best for wound sealing or the best at securing via glue. Meaning 1 item is used rather than 2 different items carried. Saving bulk and also applying the rule 2 is 1 and 1 is none. Your kit has an item for wound seal and item primarily used for adhesive. As for gluing, it's my opinion that anything requiring glue as a quick fix, is a very small need. Thus being more relevant to something you deal with not as a general use. To each their own, 80% of this Kit I would use. The rest is not for me, including epoxy. It's my opinion that your Medicine, Hygiene, & WD40 pouches are tailored to what you think you need. Most of that stuff can be found in my Desk, my truck, or my work laptop case/ briefcase. Your statement however, is saying that epoxy is better than the superglue. However, you didn't take into account why people include superglue over an epoxy. That is my point. Superglue is a onehanded treatment that can quickly close up a cut until you can get it treated. It's not primarily in an EDC kit because it can glue something together really well. It's about saving space and having multiple functions out of most of your gear. Being efficient. Which is a problem I have with your kit. It's like it can't make up its mind if it's a survival kit or an every day items carry kit. Make a survival kit or make an edc kit. Don't throw in survival items, dismiss the purpose of using superglue. Then state that epoxy is better, when gluing has no real purpose in survival.
Since you don't understand what my job has to do with this situation, I will explain. My job involves designing and implementing systems of all types, including complex infrastructure solutions, some of which require utilize adhesives and sealants. Some of the things you said are simply NOT correct (like claiming the 'rule 2 is 1 and 1 is none' means 1 item is used [rather] than 2 different items carried - this rule ACTUALLY means the exact opposite of what you said. The CORRECT meaning is that having one of something is the same as having none and having two of any item is the same as what you think having one means - it's a saying that originated with Navy Seals that advocates for carrying MORE items and not fewer for redundancy reasons! On a related note, I want to explain what EDC actually means. The most common definition are items that are carried every day to help solve problems. While some of the items are indeed related to solving survival-related problems, my 2.5 lb easy carry EDC kit is not a survival kit nor was it ever designed or claimed to be. It's also not a bug out bag or a tool backpack. Furthermore, as shown by the pocketwrench in the video, saving bulk can only go so far. If the performance of an item is severely hampered by trying to use it for too many things, then it has exceeded the point of diminishing returns, I also factored in the 4 grams (combined) that the second tube of epoxy and the woundseal powder adds. By your logic, the 30-in-one credit card-sized 'survival tools' would be the most efficient solution of all, because of how many functions they purport to have in such a small size. Of course in the real world, these 'survival tools' can't perform most, if not all of the claimed 30 functions, so any claims of efficiency go out the window. I understand why a traditional go-to is super glue over epoxy. I regularly hear companies I consult for saying that they have been doing something a certain way for the past 8 years, and I reply that for the past 8 years, they could have been doing it a better way. Even if an adhesive like super glue was only used for a quick fix that needed to last for a few minutes, the brittleness and low strength of super glue in many applications means that it would only last a few seconds - far less than required in many situations. I also fully understand the difference between efficiency and efficacy, and this understanding, which I apply professionally every day, also applies to the selection process of the items in my pouch. I want to reiterate that nothing was 'misunderstood.' This includes but is not limited to: - The Navy Seal rule of 'Two is one and one is none' - The difference between efficiency and efficacy how to optimize both - The definition of EDC - The linkage between my job and understanding adhesives Finally, you are certainly entitled to your opinion about what works for you and I respect that. However, I draw the line when you tell someone who has a thorough understanding of both adhesives and EDC that they 'misunderstood.'
@Clever Engineering again you take my entire meaning behind the "2 is 1and 1 is none". State that I'm implying it another way. Then turn around and give its true meaning, as if that is not what I was implying. As stated originally, to each their own, this is an edc for you and your needs. I just think it was unwise to dismiss the super glue, and state that epoxy was better. Being outside its actual multi use function. Since you can't get that simple suggestion, I'm done here. There is no point in continuing the debate.
Why would you defend using flashlight with baterries??? Sure it is better, this new gens can't even remember how life is without Android. Also, I have construction pencil also, can be used for wood chips when sharpening and nothing beats graphite.
The title was going to be "20 seconds about the actual EDC pouch and 35 minutes about the contents because the pouch isn't clever by itself" but unfortunately the title was too long for RUclips 🙃
As explained in the video, I tried to use the Pocketwrench in a wide variety of scenarios and have never been successful. It's too short to be an effective prybar, does not have either leverage or access to most nuts and bolts, does not hold a 1/4 bit and it doesn't fit into most flat-blade screwheads (particularly if there is anything around them.) I can't speak to where you use it every day, but I found that in the very broad range of scenarios that I have encountered, the Pocketwrench simply doesn't work, which is why I call it gimmicky and useless.
I'm actually not sure that everyone knows how they work - I see many EDC pouches or even bug out bags with a VERY limited access screwdriver, whether it is via a gimmicky many-in-one tool or a SAK, which, while a solid multitool for many purposes, still has screwdrivers with very limited access to fasteners. Even the EDC pouches with a Leatherman often seem to miss the bit extension and bits. That's why I made a big deal about the Leatherman, bit extension and compact bits.
Nice to see a usable kit and not a bunch of flashy matchy-matcha expensive stuff with little purpose.
I am learning alot from your videos. I use a floss bobbin for all my kevlar cord and smaller line.
The best edc is knowing how and what to use in your surroundings.
exactly! also use what you know how to use
@@geoffupton And a knife - always a sharp knife.!
100% - The super sharp Benchmade Griptilian that I use is hard to beat and I would put it up against many fixed blade knives for strength and durability. A bit pricey but worth every penny!
@@cleverengineering2folders will never compete with fixed mate
DUH!!!
You have some good ideas. I don't think that the Nitecore is 33% smaller than the Anker. At least, lengthwise.
Super set up! Awesome
I use 80lbs test fishing line wrapped around a credit card about 75 ft takes up no room
Kevlar cord is op
Kevlar gang
I use the same exact eye drops you have in your kit. You get 5-8 drops out of each tube.
All the little gimmick tools should just have a bottle opener so that way its a cool looking bottle opener that you can keep on your key chain or on the fridge and if you have a simple task it might save a minute of getting a better tool
Due to the varied number of replies, I thought I should mention something in additional to what I had posted in previous months. What one Every Day Carries depends on several factors.
1) Where one is located, and where one is traveling to.
2) The skill set of the individual. What I mean is that each of us have certain skills and backgrounds that influence what we bring with us. The more of a Jack of all Trades type of person, equates to more items that we may have to repair, modify, build, and create. A person that is familiar with sewing may have a leather needle, and a nylon thread, an Engineer may have with them a multimeter & jumper cables, an EMT may have a medical field kit.
3) Sometimes we may not be familiar with certain medical kits, but that doesn't mean not to bring certain medical items with you, as chances are if you are indeed injured, although you may not know how to use a torniquet, someone that stops to help you may know how to use it.
4) Some novelty outdoor & EDC gear may look really cool, or fancy, but as with all tools and gears, other than SAKs (Swiss Army Knives) & Leatherman tools, a lot of these novelty items are kind of crappy, and one is better of using a dedicated tool specifically designed for the job.
5) Last, just because you have a piece of gear with you doesn't mean you are good to go. Knowing how to use your gear, and knowing your gear inside and out is the key. Always try out your gear at home and never try it out for the 1st time in an emergency, or out in the wild.
I love the Maxipedition pouches. Have one as an EDC pouch. Very similar content.
Lots of good ideas here, thanks!
interesting choices!
a thought, you have epoxy jn your kit, the superglue in most packs actually isnt for glue use, its first aid! you put it on a wound, go to a & e and they have remover for it meaning they can stitch your wound 😊
The WoundSeal powder - shown at (17:40) is used to seal wounds.
The compound epoxy is for gluing, and it's much stronger and more impact resistant than super glue.
I was going for what IMO is a better solution than most packs - for just over 4 extra grams I have a quality solution for both wound sealing and gluing.
@@cleverengineering2 ah yes of course! i dont think i waa concentrating! 😂 either way, great kit
Thanks for these great ideas, but sadly, you don't explain how you get the WD40 into that tiny plastic section of bag - not here, nor in the protect & seal video you mention. So my question is: How do you prevent the WD40 from getting all over your machine and anywhere else it wants to travel?
The scissors lever in the wave goes all the way down, that is why it is not fully closing
very ingeneous clever set up - well done! Do you have an estimate what you paid for all items together and the pouch? Brilliant pack. You may wanna add a telescopic magnetic pen, that is helpful to pick up metal items that fell through some grid or hole or so, like a key or a coin. Would not take much space, can even just lay it in between. Find it very helpful as a tool and is certainly part of my EDC. Thanks for sharing! greetz Jason
I also have an aqua blue water filter good for about 30 gallons of water takes up less room than the flashlight
My thought process was to have a collapsible bottle and the chlor-floc packets so you can take a full liter of water with you and not be stuck at a water source
I saw a video from MeZillch where he cut the rounded end off of his Pocketwrench II so it was open-ended. This improved the functionality significantly.
can you replace the Leatherman with a fixed blade due to the pliers and bit driver
Where would you actually carry it? I’m assuming you toss it in your backpack.
nice layout
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If you have access to electricty you can recharge your Nitecore powerbank - the other charger is redundant. A knife? surely there is a blade in your multitool - again its redundant.
I have no idea why these kits have no travel size soap, deodorant, and toothpaste. maybe I just don't get EDC.
Fair question.
It's easy to conflate EDC (Every Day Carry) pouches with much larger bugout bags / tool bags / travel bags / hiking backpacks.
The purpose of an EDC pouch is to have items that you would carry every day to help you solve problems, particularly in unexpected situations.
Of course hygiene is important. However, an easy-carry EDC pouch will have a size and weight limit by definition.
That's why most videos of small to medium pouches (rather than large pouches / backpacks / bug out bags, etc.) aren't going to have hygiene items - it's only because there is a finite amount of space in the pouch and putting in travel-size soap, deodorant and toothpaste will require removing the similarly sized lighter, water container and glue.
I'm a woman, if I didn't have those items in my EDC I would be miserable if actually in a situation where I needed these.. So in mine I added a makeup cleansing wipe, plus a mint flavored finger cleansing wipe for teeth, very compact.. I make my own liquid soap, liquid deodorant, so I put a little of each in a cut drinking straw, sealed it. Just a few drops of soap in water with the compact wash cloth will go far for my sanity, the deodorant is just a bonus.
@@LS-lb7pw , I agree. It’s a million times more likely that someone is going to truly need a breath mint or deodorant wipe more than water purification on any given day. Thank God we get to carry purses to EDC the truly important stuff. 😂😉 I’ve got a knife, flashlight, mini medi, etc., but I’ve also got a Tide pen and hand cream.
@@Summermute7 Yes my purse is my EDC. I've carried one for 60 yrs! It has got me through some tough situations, like a good friend. 😊
Women have always had edc with them in their purses. The original idea behind edc, specifically for men, was to optimize the things they need every day, on their person, without a pouch or bag. But as edc became more popular, the collection became bigger. I believe he said the was edc for an engineer. In my opinion, a kit that big goes beyond the idea of edc, because it can't be easily carried in a pocket. In my mind, that's a work specific tool kit. Too big to go everywhere with you, yet smaller than a tool bag of full sized dedicated tools.
You're closing your leatherman wrong, you may even damage the scissors if you applied force that way. The scissors are supposed to go in in open position, so no part of it will stick out and the tool will close flush. It'll also fit the elastic loop a little better.
nice work
Nice presentation, and having a timeline with labels is helpful. Some technical criticism: Personally, IMO, that bag is not the way to go, and point and fact I absolutely hate it. It has only one means to be carried and that is by the handle. I converted a Water Bottle bag to be my EDC bag, with a mini bag with inserts for holding gear. It has a side pocket for my SAK Swiss Champ, a Mesh pocket in front and a large pocket in the center that is big enough to fit a med size water bottle. It has a Velcro loop on back to attach to my belt, or backpack, and it has an adjustable shoulder strap as well.
I would nix the carabiner for an actual Climber's carabiner, and I would add Mil Spec 750 lb. paracord.
I personally prefer the SAK over the Leatherman, (i have several of both brands).
IMO, a SCHRADE SCHF57 2.75" fix blade would be more useful and durable than a folder, thicker too.
BIC lighters are amazing, but any experienced outdoorsman knows that they are useless in windy weather. I even have better luck with a matchless lighter also known as a Forever Match in windy weather but my go to suggestion is using windproof &waterproof matches, or a having a windproof lighter as a backup. I also always have with me my 6-inch, 1/2-inch-thick, Ferro rod, and my Magnesium fire starter bar. ( This Ferro Rod makes sparks up to 3000° F compared to others that only reach 1000°F)
Add to your medical section: Activated charcoal powder, Benadryl, Anti-diarrhea pills, water purification tablets, Blood stopper bandages, & Liquid skin ( so u can save the epoxy for something else)
Nix the scissors for the EMT Shears: These EMT Shears will cut through seat belts, canvas, upholstery, rugs, clothing, shoes, and the higher end ones can even cut through a penny.
I would also add to the bag mini & med sized electronical Alligator jumper cables, and a small mini-Multimeter w/probes.
I also suggest a smaller whistle that has a bright color instead of black. You drop that whistle there at nighttime, well say goodbye.
These are technical critiques of the content, whereas your video in and of itself was well made, and thought out.
Just a FYI, my background is in Engineering & Physics back in college, and I have Edited books for Authors on suburban survival, and I myself am a Professional Wilderness Survival writer.
Hello. I appreciate the compliments as well as the feedback, and wanted to follow-up to explain my thought process.
I'm actually a professional system engineer, and I approached this bag from a problem-solving perspective, similarly to how I approach a work project. I do have quite a bit of outdoors experience, but my goal with this pouch was to try to solve the problem of having a useful assortment of items whether you're stuck in a city during a power outage, a forest during a storm, or in a home/office that is completely tool-less, while still coming in at 2.5 lbs.
The size and weight goals were a major consideration since this is an EDC pouch. Some of the items that you mentioned are certainly very useful (Climber's carabiner, Mil Spec paracord, EMT Shears, Ferro rod) which is why I have them in my bug out bag, which will be featured in a future video. A mini multimeter with probes (Hioki card) lives in my tool backpack, which will also be featured in a future video.
Some of the missing items are actually in this pouch and in the video. Benadryl (17:20) Anti-diarrhea pills (17:31) blood stopper (17:40) and water purification/floculation (27:50) are all there. So are mini windproof and waterproof matches, striker and tinder (23:44) as the combustion redundancy.
I have several additional ways to start a fire in my bug-out bag, but again, for space and weight reasons, I think two effective combustion methods (which would be used in different circumstances) made the most sense to me. I do see some videos where there are multiple Bic lighters in one kit/pouch/bag, and that does not make sense at all, since wind would make three Bic lighters as ineffective as one.
I have several SAKs that I use in other places - I showed in the video (10:07) and the main reason I prefer the Leatherman for this pouch is because of the pliers and the screwdriver extension bit, which gives a far more usable tool solution than a SAK (even the Cybertool, which is one of my SAKs.)
The orange Fox whistle was on backorder at the time I got the black one (I didn't want a smaller one because of how loud the Fox whistle is) and it's clipped to the pouch. I can still use it without unclipping it - it's not loose in one of the compartments, so it's very unlikely to fall.
I also prefer a high quality folding knife because IMO they're safer, more effective and more compact. The Benchmade has a very high quality 3.45" blade, is extremely well built, and takes up less space (folded) than a 2.75 fixed blade.
Finally, I tried 5 different pouches before deciding on the Maxpedition Fatty. The actual pouch certainly comes down to preference, but for me, this Maxpedition had a great way of organizing everything, was the perfect size and is very well built.
Again, appreciate the compliments and feedback. Have a great evening!
@@cleverengineering2 I think I had accidently bypassed a portion of the med section, and missed the anti-D & Benadryl, and didn't recognize that the other was a Quik-clot type product, good to know. The activated carbon powder is useful I might add. Also I think that since it wasn't listed in the labels of the sections that I had forgot as well. (Had reviewed dozens of EDC Bag RUclips videos already by the time I viewed yours)
With regard to folders being safer, you may want to rethink that. There are statistical proof that are available that Hospitals have had more accidents with folders than fixed blades, by a lot mind you. Broken locking mechanisms, accidental opening of blade in the pocket or hand, tips breaking off (more common on thinner blades such as folders), or the blade flinging off the handle.
I agree that the Benchmade is a very good manufacturer, and that folded, that it takes up less space, but using it as a prying force, chopping wood, or batton to spilt wood would be unadvisable to do with a folder.
LOL, & I agree I have seen many people with multiple Bic lighters as their primary fire making source, and I always have a chuckle. One of the previous vids I saw yesterday the guy had an unopened 5 pack of Bics, which resulted in a huge Belly laugh.
Ok, so you replied saying what the intent of this bag is for. I have to say that if it was to be in a forest in a storm, you are going to be in a world of hurting. You are looking at either a 12 hour or 24 hour setup based on quantity of stormproof matches and water purification.
Your setup for being in a forest would require you to make cordage out of vines, making a wood wedge to split logs, hollowing a log to make a bowl and using Hot Rocks to purified water for longer duration then those few water purification tabs.
Does the Leatherman Have a saw? It is one of the reasons why i prefer a SAK, but I also bring a Commando wire saw, whereas in my BoB I have in additional a folding hand saw and a hand chainsaw (2 handles, rope, and chainsaw chain).
The scientific method also requires us to test our innovations. I find it unlikely that you have tried the effectiveness of this setup for being in the wilderness, whereas the other 2 possible uses for the bag, urban, or being in a household without tools, I would agree with you on this bags usefulness.
SO my question would be have you tried using this in the wilderness? Mind you, with my extensive experience and training, I could make it work, but I would be spending the day making primitive tools, shelters, utensils, cordage, water containers, and looking for certain types of fungus that I could use to hold an ember for several days so not to waste my limited windproof matches.
An EDC is for when the SHTF, but the most dangerous part of survival, is not testing what you have to make sure it fits the bill.
Btw, tyvm for sharing with me the Card Multimeter. it is a tad longer than the one that I use, but probably 1/5 the thickness too, so that is surely a cool find that you got there, Thx...
Hello again.
I 100% agree that this is not a full-fledged solution in the wilderness (or anywhere) but that is the 2.5 lb constraint that I set in order to make it not just an everyday carry, but an easy carry.
You are absolutely right that I have not tested this for wilderness survival - that is not the purpose of this pouch. The purpose is to always have this lightweight and relatively compact pouch with me all the time. IMO, that's far better (including in the wilderness) than having nothing at all.
If I am going on a planned all-day hike or on overnight trip in the wilderness, there are quite a few additional items that I bring that go WAY above and beyond this pouch, like a wire saw, which normally lives in my BoB. I also have a folding saw in my BoB and activated charcoal in my full-sized IFAK.
Having said that, the Leatherman Wave indeed has a saw that I actually have used in a forest. It has a very similar tooth design to a SAK saw and is quite effective.
I also agree that poor quality folding knives (or any poor quality tools) can break; I discuss this at (33:10) in the video.
My thought process was not about picking a generic folding knife vs. a fixed blade - it was about picking the specific 3.45" Griptilian that I carry (or the more budget-friendly, but still US-made Kershaw) vs. a fixed blade.
Part of my selection criteria for any tool (which also applies to a knife) is the Country of Origin. I actually have a video I posted last week (ruclips.net/video/BfbCOypnXbY/видео.html) that discusses into this in far more detail.
If that same criteria was factored into the hospital reports, I am absolutely certain they would see that folding knives from the USA / Germany / Japan don't put people in hospitals because they break. I would put the strength of my USA-made Griptilian folding knife up against many fixed blades (particularly from certain countries) and am confident that it will come out ahead.
I also don't use the knife for prying - there's a very strong purpose-built 5.75" prybar in the EDC pouch for that.
I 100% respect your opinion and feedback. My only issue is that many things that you mentioned, while perfectly valid and correct, run up against this concept of an easy to carry EDC.
Most pouches in this size and weight class don't have any food or water options, tools with far more limited access to fasteners, and excessive redundancy, which robs space from other items.
What makes this a 'more clever' solution in my opinion is that while this pouch doesn't have an item for every scenario, it will still help, and possibly help a lot.
Always appreciate the feedback and friendly discussion. Have a great day!
@@cleverengineering2 The dialogue between you and Michael is great. I learned much from both of you! Thanks.
I was just about to write the same while reading, this comment based dialogue was near as instructive as the video itself, which is indeed really great and gave me very good ideas to rethink my pouch. Thank to both of you.
Did you say a pliers wrench is a gimmicky tool? I take issue with that
Why does no one know about or use a sharpensbest tool? They have models that have ferro rods, so besides sharpening you can also throw sparks.
First video of yours I’ve ever watched and I’ll be looking forward to seeing more! Great job, I found it very informative- liked and subbed!
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@@cleverengineering2 a SURVIVAL gear ⚠️ ALERT tip:
All of the LED flashlights will be fried, destroyed when an EMP hits them 🔦 You should ALWAYS carry an incandescent type of flashlight as a backup to your LED flashlights and carry a mechanical wrist-watch as a backup to your digital watch !
*Please also research which two-way communication handheld radios cannot be destroyed by an EMP.
You are absolutely right about an EMP, but that is not the purpose of this pouch - this small 2.5 lb pouch was never intended to replace my bug out bag.
What makes this a 'more clever' solution in my opinion is that while this pouch doesn't have an item for every scenario, it will still help, and possibly help a lot. It isn't just an Everyday Carry, but is also an Easy Carry that you can always have with you.
Most pouches in this size and weight class don't have any food or water options, tools with far more limited access to fasteners, excessive redundancy (like 4 combustion sources in 1 pouch) which robs space that could be used for other items.
For kit flashlight I ended up with Wuben C2 because it is also a battery bank for charging a phone. Very bright and long throw, and on low, strobe or SOS, will last a very long time if you are stranded somewhere. Not AA, but with a 21700 it has 5000mAh and can also use 18750s if you have those in another device or keeping spares. For small spares, I like the Lumintop AA for similar reasons you mention, but put a high discharge USB-C lithium ion in it so it is easy to recharge day to day, but can use alkaline AAs from anywhere.
Hi great Video
Superglue was first developed by scientists at Eastman Kodak to seal wounds -- that's why it does so well @ sticking to your fingers when you try to use it
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So you may want to replace the epoxy with the Super glue and add that to the Med part of your bag
My EDC bag is a mollie bag. It's about the same size, but i tend to lean more on medical ( ratcheting tourniquet, Isreal Bandage, BleedStop, and packaging gauze, Mylar sleepingbag, survival cards, paracord, firestarter ( ferries rod, forever match, firestarter cotten, tender)
Multi tool, signaling mirror, emergency whistle, LifeStraw, Teacup candles, flashlight, knife, waterproof paper, and sharpie, Tylenol and Ibuprofen, BurnGel, alcohol wipes, bandages, tape, sport's wrap, sterile gloves, aluminum foil
All this fits in my mollie bag, and I can attach other things on the outside
William, I think that other than myself, that you are the only person that I have ever seen that carry's a Matchless Lighter (Forever Match). I have been using them for over 25 years. Since most are made in China, the 1st thing I do when I get a new one is use superglue on the side of it to firmly secure the flint/Ferro rod, as the cheap glue they always use lets the rod fall off after several years.
I would add either the LifeStraw bladder, or a plastic water bottle, as it really makes a huge difference with the LifeStraw ( i own 3 LifeStraws, and Love them.)
Sports wrap = Ace bandage??
Great video. New viewer to your channel. Gonna watch some of you back catalogue now.
Awesome, thank you!
This was a very well thought out. EDC bag. Nice job. Thank you for sharing!
If you are going to include a water kit, sawyer mini rated for 100,000 gallons, it would easily fit in there. Klien electricians shears, see maxlvledc video testing all kinds of edc scissors.
I use a Bibury “wave clone” in conjunction with Knipex pliers, the clone uses a standard bit driver, massive advantage over proprietary and weak leatherman bits.
I use AA bateries that you can recharge.
Why do you have a knife and also a multitool with a knife? Seems redundant. You seem to be very careful about weight otherwise...
Where did you buy the strong fishing line and small spool?
Hello there!
I got the fishing line from Amazon (link in description) and last year the large spool was only $6, but it looks like it's $12 today.
The small spools were in the sewing section of Wal-Mart; a 4-pack of the metal ones was $2.
i can barely find any batteries to buy where i live, i do have chargers usb power and even solar pannels with usb chargers in it. you can buy the rovivon one that has both if you actually want to have battery power, but i dont see the point. Also letherman is inferior to the victorinox. its too large and not enough functions to be worth it. and its flat bits f up everything. Also if you have a were bit kit inside, and you have almost everything you need! Put in a nextool multitool that has a wrench and knife and scisors and you dont need a lot more. best tools are made in Germany and switzerland! Oh also letherman moved production from the us for most of its products btw.
Thanks for this demo. I really like most of your choices and particularly appreciate your going into the rationale for each choice. But I never heard you describe *how* you carry this pouch with you. Amazon says this pouch is 5x7x2" (and I'm guessing yours is full enough to be more than 2" thick). So do you have really large pockets? Are you putting your belt through the molle straps on the back?
Great question! I don't have particularly large pockets 😂 If I don't have a backpack it will fit into, I carry it in a small reusable shopping bag along with a bottle of water, headphones and comb. This way I can bring it into a meeting or presentation without looking out of place.
The Wave and Wave+ weigh the same 241g.....
NIP-EX 😅i do believe the k is silent
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cannot seal a cut with compound expoy, that why the super glue.
The WoundSeal powder - shown at (17:40) is used to seal wounds.
The compound epoxy is for gluing, and it's much stronger and more impact resistant than super glue.
You carry that purse/bag everyday wherever you go? Im asking because EDC means Every day carry.
I think you misunderstood the purpose of super glue. it can be used to close wounds.
With all due respect, as a professional system engineer who has provided consulting services to Fortune 1000 companies, I did not misunderstand the purpose of super glue.
The woundseal powder shown at (17:40) is used to close wounds and designed for that purpose.
The epoxy is used as an adhesive, which is much stronger and more impact resistant than super glue, and this is explained in the video.
To reiterate, nothing was misunderstood.
@@cleverengineering2 to each their own.
With all due respect? Did I hurt your pride or something? Now I don't understand how your Job has anything to do in this situation. If we are going that direction. My job is a transportation efficiency expert for a fortune 500 company. I analyze KPIs, monitor employee performances, and push improvements. My point is, that the superglue has a multi use function. It can be used for both gluing and wound sealing. Thus being more efficient, not being the best for wound sealing or the best at securing via glue. Meaning 1 item is used rather than 2 different items carried. Saving bulk and also applying the rule 2 is 1 and 1 is none. Your kit has an item for wound seal and item primarily used for adhesive. As for gluing, it's my opinion that anything requiring glue as a quick fix, is a very small need. Thus being more relevant to something you deal with not as a general use. To each their own, 80% of this Kit I would use. The rest is not for me, including epoxy. It's my opinion that your Medicine, Hygiene, & WD40 pouches are tailored to what you think you need. Most of that stuff can be found in my Desk, my truck, or my work laptop case/ briefcase. Your statement however, is saying that epoxy is better than the superglue. However, you didn't take into account why people include superglue over an epoxy. That is my point. Superglue is a onehanded treatment that can quickly close up a cut until you can get it treated. It's not primarily in an EDC kit because it can glue something together really well. It's about saving space and having multiple functions out of most of your gear. Being efficient. Which is a problem I have with your kit. It's like it can't make up its mind if it's a survival kit or an every day items carry kit. Make a survival kit or make an edc kit. Don't throw in survival items, dismiss the purpose of using superglue. Then state that epoxy is better, when gluing has no real purpose in survival.
Since you don't understand what my job has to do with this situation, I will explain. My job involves designing and implementing systems of all types, including complex infrastructure solutions, some of which require utilize adhesives and sealants.
Some of the things you said are simply NOT correct (like claiming the 'rule 2 is 1 and 1 is none' means 1 item is used [rather] than 2 different items carried - this rule ACTUALLY means the exact opposite of what you said. The CORRECT meaning is that having one of something is the same as having none and having two of any item is the same as what you think having one means - it's a saying that originated with Navy Seals that advocates for carrying MORE items and not fewer for redundancy reasons!
On a related note, I want to explain what EDC actually means. The most common definition are items that are carried every day to help solve problems. While some of the items are indeed related to solving survival-related problems, my 2.5 lb easy carry EDC kit is not a survival kit nor was it ever designed or claimed to be. It's also not a bug out bag or a tool backpack.
Furthermore, as shown by the pocketwrench in the video, saving bulk can only go so far. If the performance of an item is severely hampered by trying to use it for too many things, then it has exceeded the point of diminishing returns, I also factored in the 4 grams (combined) that the second tube of epoxy and the woundseal powder adds.
By your logic, the 30-in-one credit card-sized 'survival tools' would be the most efficient solution of all, because of how many functions they purport to have in such a small size. Of course in the real world, these 'survival tools' can't perform most, if not all of the claimed 30 functions, so any claims of efficiency go out the window.
I understand why a traditional go-to is super glue over epoxy. I regularly hear companies I consult for saying that they have been doing something a certain way for the past 8 years, and I reply that for the past 8 years, they could have been doing it a better way. Even if an adhesive like super glue was only used for a quick fix that needed to last for a few minutes, the brittleness and low strength of super glue in many applications means that it would only last a few seconds - far less than required in many situations.
I also fully understand the difference between efficiency and efficacy, and this understanding, which I apply professionally every day, also applies to the selection process of the items in my pouch.
I want to reiterate that nothing was 'misunderstood.' This includes but is not limited to:
- The Navy Seal rule of 'Two is one and one is none'
- The difference between efficiency and efficacy how to optimize both
- The definition of EDC
- The linkage between my job and understanding adhesives
Finally, you are certainly entitled to your opinion about what works for you and I respect that. However, I draw the line when you tell someone who has a thorough understanding of both adhesives and EDC that they 'misunderstood.'
@Clever Engineering again you take my entire meaning behind the "2 is 1and 1 is none". State that I'm implying it another way. Then turn around and give its true meaning, as if that is not what I was implying. As stated originally, to each their own, this is an edc for you and your needs. I just think it was unwise to dismiss the super glue, and state that epoxy was better. Being outside its actual multi use function. Since you can't get that simple suggestion, I'm done here. There is no point in continuing the debate.
Why would you defend using flashlight with baterries??? Sure it is better, this new gens can't even remember how life is without Android.
Also, I have construction pencil also, can be used for wood chips when sharpening and nothing beats graphite.
THATS NOT THE SMALLEST PRY BAR THAT WORKS =p
edc? More like survival pouch😂
I watched this on 2x speed and it was still to slow. Just get to the point
* names title "A more clever EDC pouch" *
* never talks about the pouch *
The title was going to be "20 seconds about the actual EDC pouch and 35 minutes about the contents because the pouch isn't clever by itself" but unfortunately the title was too long for RUclips 🙃
@@cleverengineering2 Fair!
When the hell is he talking about the pouch?
...and he pulls out the combo-tool I use on an almost daily basis calls it gimmicky and useless... hmmm...
As explained in the video, I tried to use the Pocketwrench in a wide variety of scenarios and have never been successful.
It's too short to be an effective prybar, does not have either leverage or access to most nuts and bolts, does not hold a 1/4 bit and it doesn't fit into most flat-blade screwheads (particularly if there is anything around them.)
I can't speak to where you use it every day, but I found that in the very broad range of scenarios that I have encountered, the Pocketwrench simply doesn't work, which is why I call it gimmicky and useless.
You spent like half the video taking about your Leatherman. I think we all know how they work
I'm actually not sure that everyone knows how they work - I see many EDC pouches or even bug out bags with a VERY limited access screwdriver, whether it is via a gimmicky many-in-one tool or a SAK, which, while a solid multitool for many purposes, still has screwdrivers with very limited access to fasteners.
Even the EDC pouches with a Leatherman often seem to miss the bit extension and bits.
That's why I made a big deal about the Leatherman, bit extension and compact bits.
This ia not an EDC kit, this ia pure paranoia.
dont forget to get some diarrhea pills in case it ever happens ya never know
Fam stop saying ah after every sentence