An EDC is Something That You Always Have With You
EDCs are the main stay of a well prepared outdoorsman, survivalist or road warrior.
They are generally small, easy to carry, generally on your belt, in your pocket, or somewhere that is not likely to get seperated from you. There are Urban, Suburban and Wilderness variations of every kit.
Unlike their bigger brother the BOB, the EDC (depending upon the configuration) should be light weight, reasonably compact and nondescript in order to draw minimal attention while providing the maximum survival capabilities in a compact carry everywhere bag or pouch. It will allow you to overcome many immediate survival challenges long enough for you to get back to your vehicle, your home or you BOB in the event of a disaster or other emergency.
PreMade EDCs
There are some great premade kits out there.
The question is, do you have the time to put a viable kit together?
Can you find all of the components that you want?
How much time will it take to hunt down and purchase all of that stuff?
The amount of space is limited in all kits and bags. That sometimes is reason enough for having a seasoned pro design your kit may be the way to go.
The amount of time that it takes to get it right is well worth the expense.
PracticeSurvival.com makes premade kits available as basic and custom design on our eStore click the Buy Now button in the top header of this page.
Duct tape
1 pack Stay Alert (caffinated gum)
Frontier water filter / straw or LifeStraw
2 AlkaSeltzer
5/0 suture
3/0 suture
4 iodine swabs
10 butterfly suture adhesive strips
10 Adhesive Bandages
Imodium pills
Benadryl pills
4 antibiotic wipes
4 after bite wipes
4 Ben's 30% deet wipes
8 2x3 gauze pads
1 2x2 haemostatic gauze
1 sewing kit
20 storm proof REI matches w/strikers
1 (1) quart water bag
1 spool of Kevlar sewing thread
1 fishing kit in
5 sheets water proof paper
1 Pencil
1 AAA LED Headlamp flashlight
3 extra AAA batteries
25 ft. 550 paracord
5 Wetfire tinders
1 Signaling mirror
12 Tinderquiks
40 ft. snare wire
1 magnifing lens
10 chlorine tabs
5 safety pins
1 mini Bic lighter
1 Military can opener
1 scalpel blade cutter
20 ft. Kevlar cord / 150lb
2 split rings
1 solid ceramic razor blade
1 rescue whistle
1 3/16 3" metal misch bar
1 striker
1 Doan's Block
1 FireSteel Ferocium Rod 7/16 or 3/16 3" metal misch bar
1 Button compass
Make Your Own EDC
If you choose to have a go at making your own here is a basic idea of what should be in your EDC:
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