I am curious for those of you that have a dedicated EDC bag what do you have in it?
I dont have much in my bag but i do have first aid kit, glow sticks, knife, multitool, flashlight, paracord.
What are some other good items to have?
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EDC's are different from Bugouts. It really depends a lot on where you go and what you do. I work from home, so my EDC is the entire house.
I have the following:
Older IFAK, 100' paracord, flashlight, 3 days of SOS rations, Life Straw, Knife, 2 magazines (depends what I am carrying), Emergency Bivy and Blankets, Fire starter kit (lighters, waterproof matches, etc), Leatherman, small package WetWipes, Sm. Bottle hand sanitizer, 1 pair Wool socks, Binocluars. In winter I carry an extra Thermal Top.
Just a few extra items, the big difference being the food.
I carry an American Express Gold...and hope for the best. LOL
I do want to add, 95% of my time is spent a couple of miles from my house or the shop. Both are 3.5 apart.
Will Amex be any good once SHTF?
(02-06-2015, 12:08 AM)BelieveIn308 Wrote: [ -> ]Will Amex be any good once SHTF?
Probably not but we should figure out a way to steal it from him now and load up on all the gear that we need!
I have a 50 mile commute to downtown Chicago. It can easily run 2+ hours each way using at least one mode of public transportation (it depends if I want to walk 1.5 miles from the train station). I think it's the Webalo in me that makes me overpack my bag, just in case...
- Multitool
- 3" folding knife
- AAA Maglight with glass breaker cap
- 32oz Nalgene water bottle
- 16oz coffee thermos
- 1oz bottle of hand sanitizer
- compact umbrella
- waterproof sack
- hand warmers
- paracord
- travel pack of Kleenex
- napkins
- prescription sunglasses
- eyeglass cleaner & cloth
- small towel
- micro USB charger
- phone battery
- spare headphones
- vitamins
- Excedrin
- bag of almonds
- Altoids
- extra train/bus passes & schedules
- American Express Card
- $60 cash
- bottle opener strapped to the outside of the backpack (easy access for beer)
This is all in addition to the laptop and other supplies I actually need for my job. I've been stuck on the train for hours due to bad weather & accidents, and even stranded downtown due to a labor strike. It's made me a bit paranoid about getting caught unprepared.
Stealing? That can get you shot unless you are in 'Sitting Duck Zone'. Some people conceal carry now...