Everyday Carry

Everyday carry encompasses all the items you carry on your person every day. It is less of a kit and more of a daily loadout. EDC (Everyday Carry) is popular far beyond prepping and survival- many people try to optimize what they carry with them for every single day of their lives. It can include pouches, multi-tools, and CCW or just be your keys and wallet.

EDC also includes the clothes you choose to wear. Versatility, weight, size, and functionality are all important for EDC gear.

This gear may not be essential by definition, but adding any of these to your EDC will improve your loadout’s versatility for even more situations.

• EDC Backpack: A bag will allow you to carry much more equipment and gear wherever you go.
• Belt: You may be wearing one anyway, but adding a belt to your outfit can be useful for emergencies.
• Jacket: Lightweight but extremely versatile for a wide range of conditions 
• Poncho: Staying dry is important during an emergency.
• Sunglasses
• Survival Mirror
• Power Bank: Portable battery packs have come way down in cost and are very versatile. 
• Whistle: Whistles make getting attention easy
• Concealed Carry Handgun: Your preferred CCW that you are trained on
• CCW Holster: Get a holster in the profile you want from the best brand.
• Ammunition:  Get ammo for your CCW at huge discounts.
• Pepper Spray: A great non-lethal weapon for personal protection. 
• Purification Tablets
• Water Filter
• Water: If using an EDC Backpack, keep your steel water bottle full.
• Ration Bars
• Camp Utensils
• Military Can Opener
• Batteries:  Stocking up on standard batteries is smart, but rechargeables are clutch for emergencies and survival.
• EDC Sewing Kit: Repairing textiles and other gear can extend their useful life. 
• Paracord
• Carabiner
• Duct Tape
• EDC Magnifying Glass: Start fires and read maps more easily. 
• Ferro Rod
• Tinder/Fatwood: start fires easier 
• Waterproof Matches
• GPS Watch: Pick your favorite GPS watch .
• USB Drive: Load a USB drive with your favorite survival manuals and maps of the area.
• Sun Screen: Your favorite brand with high SPF.
• Bug Spray
• Hand Sanitizer: During a pandemic, this is an essential EDC item.

Essentials and suggested additions have been covered, so this is the area will you will find everything else that could be useful to have on you every day. These extra supplies will help you in very specific situations, are less versatile, and may take up a lot of space. Even still, they could be the difference makers in an emergency- so it could pay off to consider adding these.

• EDC Pouch: Carry more and keep it accessible with an EDC pouch.
• Scarf/Shemaugh: Stay covered in any environment 
• Compressed Towels
• Handwarmers
• Ham Radio:  backup communication methods that don’t rely as heavily on infrastructure can definitely come in handy.
• CB Radio: HAM may get all the attention, but CB can be a choice that doesn’t require a license.
• Pocket Sharpener:Small but effective diamond sharpener 
• Ammo Pouch: Accessible ammo can be a priority depending on your situation.
• Handcuff Key
• EDC Fishing Kit: Be ready to fish right from your wallet. 
• Beef Jerky: Pick your favorite brand and flavor.
• Condiments: Make anything edible (like an MRE!) by dousing it in your favorite condiment. 
• Multi-Vitamins: Make sure your diet completes all of your body’s nutrient requirements.
• Fishing/Hunting License: It’s not a bad idea to keep licenses on you.
• Compass: Stay on track and navigate with maps.
• Local Maps: Print copies of local maps.
• Ranger Beads:Teach yourself to pace count with ranger beads. 
• Playing Cards:Don’t forget the importance of entertainment and games. 
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Floss: Floss is versatile and surprisingly strong!
• Wet Wipes: these are the best for EDC.
• Zip Ties: 
• Oil Lubricant: There are over 2,000 uses for lubricant, and it’s a must-have for any tool kit.
• Garbage Bags: Use them for trash, or plenty of other survival uses with these unique double-walled flexible bags.
• Super Glue:  For when you want something to stay and never move again.
• Pencil Sharpener: A great tool to create wood shavings for fire starting. Or sharpening pencils.

A perfect EDC loadout doesn’t exist- what is right for you depends on your situation and risk tolerance. That said, we have as close to perfect of a starting point for you: our definitive EDC checklist.

Source: https://trueprepper.com/kits/everyday-carry-list/

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