Every Day Carry (EDC)

[Cheese]

Oh sorry, I kinda assumed people would know who he is - he's the founder and president of Fastcap.

What’s Fastcap?

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[Cheese]

Actually, I’m surprised with the number of conceal and carry folks. Just an observation. I’m trying to lighten my load and hauling a model 1911 around all day would just add to my back pain. That’s the reason I dumped the mandatory tool belt years ago.

Cash and iPhone go into one pocket while key fob and small folding Gerber go into the other pocket. Keeping it lean...

 

[JFelchlin]

FASTCAP - Manufactures and distributes a wide variety of
Woodworking Tools and Supplieshttps://www.fastcap.com/

EDC - Only carry what I use/need:
Small Trifold Wallet: U.S. Military ID, CO Driver’s License, 2 Credit Cards, 2 $$20’s
Key Ring: Car Key, House Key, Mailbox Key.
7 year old flip phone stays in car (cell phones don’t work at my house in the mountains).
Costs $2/day (U.S. wide) on days when I use it. GPS in car.

 

[GoingMyWay]

Actually, I’m surprised with the number of conceal and carry folks. Just an observation. I’m trying to lighten my load and hauling a model 1911 around all day would just add to my back pain. That’s the reason I dumped the mandatory tool belt years ago.

Cash and iPhone go into one pocket while key fob and small folding Gerber go into the other pocket. Keeping it lean...

Woodworking and self defense must have a lot in common.  I used to carry a G19, but now I mainly carry an M&P Shield.  I just ordered 2 Milt Sparks VM2 holsters and I am quite disappointed.  I thought Milt Sparks was supposed to be one of the best holster makers around, but neither holster fully covers the triggerguard and some of the dye rubbed off on my hand.

 

[Sparktrician]

Woodworking and self defense must have a lot in common.  I used to carry a G19, but now I mainly carry an M&P Shield.  I just ordered 2 Milt Sparks VM2 holsters and I am quite disappointed.  I thought Milt Sparks was supposed to be one of the best holster makers around, but neither holster fully covers the triggerguard and some of the dye rubbed off on my hand.

You might want to take a good look at TT Gunleather.  The waiting time can be long since all sales are custom-made, but the quality is superb. 

 

[Cheese]

I used to carry a G19, but now I mainly carry an M&P Shield.  I just ordered 2 Milt Sparks VM2 holsters and I am quite disappointed.  I thought Milt Sparks was supposed to be one of the best holster makers around, but neither holster fully covers the triggerguard and some of the dye rubbed off on my hand.

That's interesting...one of my neighbors also carries an M&P Shield, while another carries a Kimber. A 3rd neighbor from Brooklyn is a bit more old school, he just carries a baseball bat in his truck. I guess old habits die hard.  [big grin]

A number of years ago Galco was a big name in leather goods. They were the original designers of the shoulder holster rig that Don Johnson wore in Miami Vice. I don't know where they stand now. Here's an interesting read.
https://www.galcogunleather.com/about-miami-classic.html

 

[semenza]

Not trying to take any sides here.  But lets not go too far with the gun discussion. In the current environment people have very differing views and things can easily become heated or tense. And regardless of viewpoint the topic can become very off putting to both sides when they come to this forum.

Seth

 

[Wooden Skye]

I don't like a lot of stuff in my pockets, so generally it is cell phone, car key, small knife.  Generally I take everything out of pockets when I get in the car or house.  I would carry if it was possible. 

 

[ben_r_]

Pretty rare that I carry, but when I do it's usually a Ruger LC9s or an LCP. Im not a big dude and printing becomes an issue with the style of clothes I wear. That and I cant stand a heavy dead weight on me that larger/heavier/all metal handguns tend to feel like to me.

 

[Papalima]

Woodworking and self defense must have a lot in common.  I used to carry a G19, but now I mainly carry an M&P Shield.  I just ordered 2 Milt Sparks VM2 holsters and I am quite disappointed.  I thought Milt Sparks was supposed to be one of the best holster makers around, but neither holster fully covers the triggerguard and some of the dye rubbed off on my hand.

You might want to take a good look at TT Gunleather.  The waiting time can be long since all sales are custom-made, but the quality is superb.

Another one I've had really good success with is Garrett Holsters.  Hand made in TX.  Super customer support when I've talked to them.

 

[six-point socket II]

Hi,

Basic EDC:

Gucci cardholder, Bottega Veneta bracelet, vintage S.T. Dupont lighter, Cartier "Must de C...) pen, Rolex 16570 watch, handmade & monogrammed handkerchief(s) by a special shop in Vienna, Keys (Tod's valet keyring, Surefire Sidekick, Prometheus Design Werx Dog Tag Tool) Starlingear Slickster ring. iPhone used to take picture ...

Now with autumn here and winter coming I'm also carrying an additional flashlight, Surefire Backup.

Knife changes handkerchief changes - an there's my "urban survival kit". Blade-less tool, emergency cash, painkiller, some 1/4" bits ...

Decisions in the morning ...

Another knife I love to carry ...

Sometimes I carry a Knipex Twin Key and other "toolish" misc. accessories like one of (advertisement) Klein Tool's NCVTs (advertisement) ...

So it can look like this when I get my janitor on.

I also carry a multitool when I leave home for more than just a trip around the block. I sometimes leave out the tool for a pair of pliers

Obviously it all depends heavily on what I'm doing, where I'm going and what I'm wearing ... Not ruining the fit of a Tux, formal or business casual outfit with tons of metal

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[Cheese]

Geeeez Oliver, you need a rucksack just to carry all your gear.  [big grin]

However, I love the embroidered handkerchief that matches the cuff links.  [cool]

Question, is that a Nomos Tangente next to the Explorer II ?

 

[six-point socket II]

Gladly no need for a backpack as I choose wisely   [big grin]

Yeah, that's a Nomos Tangente. It was my "entry piece" into the world of fine mechanical watches.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[gunnyr]

Like many I don't like stuff in my pockets.  In my pockets I typically have only keys, maybe some change, and a small knife.  (generally a few odd screws too..., those mostly get sorted in the washer [embarassed])

In my previous job I carried a roll around computer bag with 'stuff' in it.  I've now upgraded and changed some of the 'stuff' I want readily available.  I now carry a 5.11 Tactical COVRT18 bag with the following 'stuff 'n things':

Apple iPad
Grid-It with:
  Knipex pliers
  Various chargers and cables
Small Towel
Leather Gloves
Boonie Hat
Spare glasses
Glasses Cleaner and micro cloth
Trama Kit (Trama, NOT first aid)
Toothbrush and Paste
Dollar Shave Club One Wipe Charlies
Note Pad
Wallet
Various pens and pencils
  Maxpedition Case
    Assorted Leatherman Accessories
    Delta Windmill Lighter
    Leatherman Mako 11
    Small Stapler
    Various "office" supplies
  Maxpedition tool pouch
    Leatherman PST
    Fenix PD32 Flashlight
Sticky Holster
M&P 40 Shield
Tifosi Sunglasses with reader lenses
ISOTunes Pro Hearing Protection headset
Assortment of cord and wire, zip ties, electrical tape

This load is a reasonable 13.5 lbs.

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You can imagine that the contents change from day to day.  Thermos, Safety glasses and raincoat are frequent additions to my bag.

 

[ben_r_]

You know whats sometimes fun with these EDC threads too is if people say what they do for a living/day-to-day activities as it can help to explain why they have a need to carry what they do. I work a desk job in an office where we rarely go outside for anything other than a walk, so in my case it makes no sense to carry things like a multi-tool or flashlight.

 

[six-point socket II]

That's a great setup Jeff!

Reminds me that I forgot to post about First Aid/Trauma ...

I'm not carrying that around the house (or for a quick trip to the store), I have a fixed location for that. But In my city and travel bags I always have Israeli trauma bandages and quik clot. You just never know these days ...

[member=58821]ben_r_[/member] I could tell you what I do or where/what and for whom I have worked in the past, but the truth is - to me that's not defining my EDC. Or only marginally: Air travel, security checks, official events (black tie ...) ...

To me it's part of my lifestyle, who I am. I have repaired countless zippers with the pliers of a multitool, I have lended out a knife to countless people looking to cut something, when I worked as employee for a couple of years I made many woman happy (no disrespect here!) who where freezing because the real janitor wasn't around jet to let air out of the radiators. And that are just the plain and simple everyday moments. I hope that - if the day should ever come, and I pray it doesn't - I'm among those "running" towards potential danger to help, instead of running away.

Same reason we keep Victorinox Rescue Tools in all cars.

One little example, the Knipex Twin key can be used to lock as well as open doors and also connecting doors between cars on most public transport in Germany. At one point in my life I used public transport extensively. So from something innocent as just getting in fresh air from a locked door after standing in the sun for an hour or longer (which has happened numerous times now) up to locking in/out a dangerous aggressor everything is possible.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[GoingMyWay]

You know whats sometimes fun with these EDC threads too is if people say what they do for a living/day-to-day activities as it can help to explain why they have a need to carry what they do. I work a desk job in an office where we rarely go outside for anything other than a walk, so in my case it makes no sense to carry things like a multi-tool or flashlight.

That's a good point/idea.  It's kinda funny since I started this thread - I actually work from home.  I rarely leave the house so my actual EDC is really just my phone. But when I leave the house I carry all that junk in my pockets.  I had actually thought about attaching a carabiner to my keys so I could free up my right front pocket for something else  :-[.

That's a great setup Jeff!

Reminds me that I forgot to post about First Aid/Trauma ...

I'm not carrying that around the house (or for a quick trip to the store), I have a fixed location for that. But In my city and travel bags I always have Israeli trauma bandages and quik clot. You just never know these days ...

Kind regards,
Oliver

A YouTuber I enjoy watching carries a trauma kit on his ankle everywhere he goes.  It includes trauma shears that he can even fly with (much to my surprise and amazement).  It's something I might be interested in, but I have no training in how to use it.  Just curious have you (and others) had experience or training on how to use a trauma kit?  I guess anyone with military experience would have received that sort of training, but how about regular civilians?

 

[six-point socket II]

I, as civilian, learned how to use the bandages and quik clot from a professional.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[GoingMyWay]

Cool.  Did you receive any training on the use of a tourniquet?  I was thinking that might have practical implications for certain types of woodworking injuries - like specifically saw injuries.

 

[six-point socket II]

I plan to get some in the future, as I do have a couple floating around here, but general tenor on them and their use varies greatly depending on who you ask ...

When I had my first, first aid training those weren't as widely spread/common as they are nowadays (again) - especially speaking of civilians.

Basic first aid courses stopped teaching how to apply an (improvised with first aid material from standardized German first aid kits) tourniquet years before I had my first course, because consensus was these leave greater damage than that they actually help.

Obviously, speaking solely of civilians/layman use/application during "typical" first aid. It was replaced with teaching how to apply a "pressure bandage" (improvised from available first aid material) on arterial cuts. Which is said to be more likely used during "typical" first aid. And less dangerous. Obviously that clearly depends on the type of injury. But taking everything into consideration, it was said that a tourniquet applied wrong (or for the wrong reason/injury)  left more damage than if they hadn't used it.

Please keep in mind, I'm just speaking about Germany here.

Also keep in mind, they're changing guidelines for the "official"/typical first aid course regularly. (When making your drivers license there's a "small" mandatory first aid course attached to it in Germany)

During my first course, classic CPR was taught. Nowadays some say that blood flow is/might be more important than filling lungs with oxygen, so they think of amending again ...

Kind regards,
Oliver