Comments on: EDC Bug Out Kit – Your Every Day Carry Solution

By: Rochelle

Rochelle — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:34:36 +0000

I have items distributed on my person as well as a small pack in my car. In a small coin purse I have my 2″ pocket knife, eye drops for my allergy, Chapstick and a aaa single cell flashlight. The coin purse is the size of which these items lay in it singly and flat to my leg, making it practically unnoticeable. In the other pocket I have a credit card multitool in my watch pocket along with a $20 bill. In the big pocket, my keys which have sharp folding scissors and fingernail clippers. I’m trying to build altoid kits for myself and family. I’m not up with the fishing stuff included either but if I have room for a hook or two, ok. A small multi tool, small flashlight, lighter wrapped with duct tape, striker, fire starter sealed into straws (entire straw can be lit or can be opened and contents removed for more ifficult situations. Fishing line wound onto a plastic sewing machine bobbin. First aid cream sealed in a straw, band aids, needles and scalpel blade on a bit of magnetic strip glued into the lid. Waterproof matches and an emery board as striker. Thinking of including a credit card multi tool of the type that has tweezers, file, awl and toothpick included. That would take up less space than regular sized tweezers and provide additional tools.

By: Barbie Cahill

Barbie Cahill — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 03:24:47 +0000

In reply to brijo89.

But if you can’t get home? I have a bigger BOB at home that includes a 72h dehydrated food pack I bought on sale on. I have a much smaller 1 in my glove compartment, my spare tire well, and stashed in a interior side panel of my car. I have another small 1 in my work locker. I have a slightly bigger on in my Dads truck…small hard candy,a juice box, both my parents are diabetic. So the meter case carry medlist and 2 days worth of meds,insulin pins that don’t need refrigeration. My bigger on holds enough for the of us if necessary. Dad has 1 for the 3 of us in the back of the truck. I figure if SHTF we can meet out of town and keep bugging it out…I have at least 2 will blankets in each vehicle during summer and more during winter. (They look like s..t with a few moth holes…)

By: Lucas

Lucas — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 09:43:40 +0000

Leatherman Signal with small flashlight on the side pocket of leatherman pouch, Zipple lighter, iPad mini, cellphone with 2W solar panel charger power bank, CIMA survival knife, ferror rod, BIC lighter, in-reach satellite com, Bao-Feng VHF and UHF handheld radio and US mil water canteen.

By: radioguy

radioguy — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 09:35:17 +0000

A lot of great ideas but no one has mentioned what to carry if you work in a secured area. Going thru metal detectors and having your stuff x-rayed is a way of life for a lot of us. It is next to impossible to carry any kind of knife or other sharp object! Any thoughts? I have a Bag with first aid gear, lights, glow sticks, gloves, ham radio and blankets. This will help me for shelter in place.

By: FLAPrepper1

FLAPrepper1 — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 19:51:37 +0000

My EDC:
– Kershaw OSO Sweet knife
– Keyset on a Nite-eze caribiner with a mini prybar, a mini flashlight, an aluminum whistle, and Rosary Ring (if the STHF – I’m praying)
– Smartphone with some survival apps (Knot Guide, Wild Edibles, Scanner Radio, Compass, Flashlight, First Aid Guide)
– wallet with $50.00 stashed inside and a fresnel lens card
– Watch – Seiko 5 Automatic (no batteries).

By: Connie Q

Connie Q — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 16:41:59 +0000

In reply to Gryphon Moor. You might want to check out something called the North south shoulder bag by Derek Alexander. Reminds me of Indiana Jones size bag, but has multiple amazing pocket for organizing. Comes in black and OD green, so pretty inconspicuous. My hubby loves his now that he's used to it. I have one too and can put more in it than larger bags I own. They have a website so you can take a look.

By: Bengallover

Bengallover — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 05:06:41 +0000

My kit is in a sinus tab tin (good space for a freebie) it has my scout knife, flint, 3 waterproof matches (easy to make at home with string, paraffin wax and old school wood matches), emergency blanket, tinfoil ( to start a fire in winter) fishing line and hook, chocolate, first aid basics, dryer lint and mag glass and wrapped in twine. Small, but very useful! I lead a scout group here in Northern Canada and we all agreed to carrying one of these kits at all itmes ( no knives at school for the scouts in respect for school policy of course). A great kit for all ages.

By: tom

tom — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 18:25:58 +0000

In reply to Steve. I tried to teach myself to fish naturally and it works so easy. I always dug up worms on the site 20 feet away. Bamboo, hooks, swivels, line... I caught nice sized catfish and blue gills. 2-3 in two hours every time I went on these natural fishing endeavors. Fish in lakes not rivers and in the VERY early morning.

By: zeke2099

zeke2099 — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 08:28:33 +0000

My job working at a rehab/treatment center restricts what I can carry on my person or in my car on days I work. I do keep a small GHB in the truck but can’t pack a firearm. When I am off work though I carry my S&W .40 in a tactical thigh holster. We have open carry laws in my state and I am still working on getting my concealed carry. I can’t carry even a bit of gear at work though. Even my car keys are locked in my locker in admin building. :-/

By: jeremy

jeremy — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 21:33:38 +0000

I’m only 17 and I carry a pocket knife, paracord bracelet, a mini mag light, zippo lighter, a watch and compass