What truly is your minimum EDC???

[BeDome]

Knife, pen, flashlight, keys, phone, all on person. Pistol and spare mags in car if not on person.

Mine is about like this, except I keep a Zippo, as my dad taught me. I mean you might HAVE to make a fire if you go out.

 

[lovemachine]

Glock 26 with an extra mag.
Spyderco
Surefire LX2

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Everyday (work included) is my XDs 9mm with a couple spare mags. Occasional "light" carry is just my S&W j-frame, wallet and phone.

At the gym however, it's just my SOG and phone. I just can't figure a good way to carry at the gym.

Uncle Mike's GunRunner Fanny Pack Holster Medium (12.5 x 6-1/8)

 

[sparkyfender]

Those many hours a week that I must carry very discreetly finds me with a simple little S&W 638 in a Nemesis pocket holster.

All other times finds me carrying something a bit larger on my belt. Several options to choose from there..........

 

[foszoe]

Mine is about like this, except I keep a Zippo, as my dad taught me. I mean you might HAVE to make a fire if you go out.

Ironically I carried a zippo until I realized they evaporated. I do keep Bic lighters. They don't leak.

 

[BeDome]

Ironically I carried a zippo until I realized they evaporated. I do keep Bic lighters. They don't leak.

Ironically, I find the opposite to be true. My Bic lighters and others, even some fancy butanes than I have owned ALL seem to lose fuel over time. Yes, I have found still working Bic lighters in a jacket pocket that were several years old in a jacket I have not touched, but constantly carrying anything wears it a bit.

Yes, flammable liquids evaporate rather quickly. I just refill it every so often. The best reason to carry a Zippo is that they are easily refillable AND almost anything flammable (I have even used diesel fuel that I took from a nozzle, for free from the pressure left over after someone filled up - HEY, it's NOT stealing. That fuel was paid for by the last one to use the pump. They left a bit of pressure in the hose for any to find) even paint thinner, rubbing alcohol, gasoline, WD-40 or other light oils all work OK in a pinch.

I have also started fires with absolutely dead Bics, because they do have a great flint and striker!

 

[rhino]

Plus, Zippos are cool.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Gym/minimum EDC (plus the phone used to take picture and keys to whatever I'm driving)

 

[Tomahawkman]

My minimum, not counting my wallet phone and keys is a combination of one of these guns and one of these knives.

Sig 226r with or without light depending.
Khar pm9

ZT0301
Spyderco Dragon fly G-10



This is the minimum.
On a regular day The dragon fly is in left pocket 0301 in right. Khar PM9 at 1 oclock, extra mag at 7, Sig 226 with tlr-1 in console of truck with extra mag.

 

[BK1962]

Having read every comment in this thread I raise my arms in a V and ask "Why am I the only person that includes a R.A.T.S. tourniquet as part of my EDC"? It's no bigger than your favorite folder. It can be applied with one hand. And it can be bought for as little as $7.00...In the aftermath of the fight, when you've emptied your second mag, broken the blade off your best knife and thrown all of your change like tiny little throwing stars. It might be the one thing that actually saves your life. Or the life of someone else. I also carry it when I cut fire wood just in case I momentarily disregard the minimum chain to flesh air gap. Or do other awesomely exciting adventurous activities that include a high risk of venous interruption.

 

[bwframe]

Having read every comment in this thread I raise my arms in a V and ask "Why am I the only person that includes a R.A.T.S. tourniquet as part of my EDC"? It's no bigger than your favorite folder. It can be applied with one hand. And it can be bought for as little as $7.00...In the aftermath of the fight, when you've emptied your second mag, broken the blade off your best knife and thrown all of your change like tiny little throwing stars. It might be the one thing that actually saves your life. Or the life of someone else. I also carry it when I cut fire wood just in case I momentarily disregard the minimum chain to flesh air gap. Or do other awesomely exciting adventurous activities that include a high risk of venous interruption.

Gym/minimum EDC (plus the phone used to take picture and keys to whatever I'm driving)

 

[rhino]

Having read every comment in this thread I raise my arms in a V and ask "Why am I the only person that includes a R.A.T.S. tourniquet as part of my EDC"? It's no bigger than your favorite folder. It can be applied with one hand. And it can be bought for as little as $7.00...In the aftermath of the fight, when you've emptied your second mag, broken the blade off your best knife and thrown all of your change like tiny little throwing stars. It might be the one thing that actually saves your life. Or the life of someone else. I also carry it when I cut fire wood just in case I momentarily disregard the minimum chain to flesh air gap. Or do other awesomely exciting adventurous activities that include a high risk of venous interruption.

I don't carry that because I carry a SOFTT-W and an IBD.

I also won't post my minimum EDC here for a variety of reasons, including the fact that people who don't know me won't believe it.

 

[kawtech87]

Ironically I carried a zippo until I realized they evaporated. I do keep Bic lighters. They don't leak.

I recently purchased a Douglas field lighter for the same reason. Suppose to be water resistant and able to keep a fill for up to a year as long as it's sealed. I have not had it long enough to say for sure but it has to last longer than a zippo. I collect Zippos and they're great for that but a week is the longest I can get out of a fill.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

If I am going through a metal detector, I still carry cash, id, debit card, ltch, flashlight, key ring (with another flashlight and a tiny but functional pry bar). If I am not going through a metal detector, then I am likely carrying at least an lcp and a tdi knife too. I try to carry a tourniquet and an Hbandage with me too, but I get lazy.

 

[Bigtanker]

I don't carry that because I carry a SOFTT-W and an IBD.

I also won't post my minimum EDC here for a variety of reasons, including the fact that people who don't know me won't believe it.

And trust me when I say ^^^^^this man^^^^^^ uses these to stop the bleeding on a regular basis, mostly on himself.

 

[rhino]

And trust me when I say ^^^^^this man^^^^^^ uses these to stop the bleeding on a regular basis, mostly on himself.

I have used IBDs as they were intended and been in a couple of situations where I needed it, but it was in my truck. Never again! Always on my person.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I have used IBDs as they were intended and been in a couple of situations where I needed it, but it was in my truck. Never again! Always on my person.

You every ever consider suing yourself?

 

[rhino]

You every ever consider suing yourself?

Yes, but my pockets are shallow.

 

[stephen87]

My minimum is while I'm working. It consists of a backpack with various odds and ends that I might need while working, my cell phone, wallet, keys, pen, Sharpie, and shears.
When I go to work, it is all of that plus a Glock 43.

When not working, it varries depending on where I am planning to go, but it is usually cell phone, keys, wallet, pen or Sharpie, and either a Glock 19 or a Glock 43.

 

[masterdekoy]

I can't carry at work (secure building) but at least carry my phone, wallet, keys, chapstick(only need it when you don't have it), stream light stylus pro, and a spyderco tenacious. When I'm not at work I add a M&P shield with a spare 8 rnd mag or glock 19, depending on my mood.