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Reply to: Lets see your EDC Posted February 13, 2021

Thanks Bill! I like the CRKT knife – I feel like that kind of encapsulates my EDC goals. Keeping things sleek and functional, and reasonable for the office. Quick question – I don’t know if it’s my phone or what, but I wasn’t able to see the labels on your image in your original post. What’s the item just to the right of your flashlight (#9 in your image)?

Reply to: Lets see your EDC Posted February 13, 2021

Linnet, I like the note about sweets! I could often be found with some small candy and/or Lara bars in my backpack in the “before times” – definitely helped more than once on the train home on days I forgot to eat lunch! I’m also a big fan of having a sewing kit on hand. I have one that fits in an altoids tin – you’ve got me thinking I should add that back in.

Reply to: Lets see your EDC Posted February 12, 2021

I’m a 30’s male, working in tech in eastern Pennsylvania. I’ve actually reworked my typical EDC recently with the purchase of the bag pictured here which has allowed me to carry a bit more without overloading my pockets. Also, I’ve been “temporarily” remote from work since last March, so this will expand to include more in a backpack once I’m called back into the office and need to carry a laptop. Here’s the gear: Chrome Industries Ziptop Waist/Sling Bag & small accessory pouch. I’m a big fan of Chrome bags from my “only-mode-of-transport-is-a-bicycle”/college days. Super durable and utilitarian while still looking reasonably fashionable for life/work in an urban area. Beat up but still kicking Leatherman Wave Olight i3T EOS flashlight Retro 1951 Hexo-Matic pen (takes Parker ballpoint refills) Extra cloth face mask (in a Ziploc) Spray hand sanitizer Lip balm Wallet with cash/cards/id Google Pixel 4a 5G (not pictured, of course) I’m still working on building this out more effectively. Biggest next steps for me are getting a small trauma/first aid kit squeezed in (basically a Stop the Bleed kit), as well as some more organization for things like the multi tool and flashlight (LM is currently floating at the bottom of an internal pocket). Would love any feedback/questions!

Reply to: Alternate navigation to phone Posted February 10, 2021

Thanks, this is so helpful! I’ve played around with services like MyTopo and trying to download the maps directly from USGS, but this is so much easier.

Reply to: Alternate navigation to phone Posted February 8, 2021

LOVE the Gazetteers. As kids we used to use them on summer road trips throughout the Midwest, and I just got the first one for my car this year! Planning to keep it in the car with an inexpensive orienteering compass for these exact situations.

Reply to: Dealing with a spouse / significant other who thinks prepping is nuts Posted January 22, 2021

I have been fortunate to be in a circle of fairly like-minded people when it comes to COVID response, so I’m afraid I don’t have any advice/wisdom to share in that regard, but I have found that I have had to change the way that I talk about preparedness (and the reasons to prepare) around friends and family who struggle with anxiety. While that’s not the same sort of friction, not being able to be open/on the same page with loved ones is definitely tough, so I can definitely relate to a degree – hang in there!

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Reply to: Lets see your EDC Posted February 13, 2021

Thanks Bill! I like the CRKT knife – I feel like that kind of encapsulates my EDC goals. Keeping things sleek and functional, and reasonable for the office. Quick question – I don’t know if it’s my phone or what, but I wasn’t able to see the labels on your image in your original post. What’s the item just to the right of your flashlight (#9 in your image)?

Reply to: Lets see your EDC Posted February 13, 2021

Linnet, I like the note about sweets! I could often be found with some small candy and/or Lara bars in my backpack in the “before times” – definitely helped more than once on the train home on days I forgot to eat lunch! I’m also a big fan of having a sewing kit on hand. I have one that fits in an altoids tin – you’ve got me thinking I should add that back in.

Reply to: Lets see your EDC Posted February 12, 2021

I’m a 30’s male, working in tech in eastern Pennsylvania. I’ve actually reworked my typical EDC recently with the purchase of the bag pictured here which has allowed me to carry a bit more without overloading my pockets. Also, I’ve been “temporarily” remote from work since last March, so this will expand to include more in a backpack once I’m called back into the office and need to carry a laptop. Here’s the gear: Chrome Industries Ziptop Waist/Sling Bag & small accessory pouch. I’m a big fan of Chrome bags from my “only-mode-of-transport-is-a-bicycle”/college days. Super durable and utilitarian while still looking reasonably fashionable for life/work in an urban area. Beat up but still kicking Leatherman Wave Olight i3T EOS flashlight Retro 1951 Hexo-Matic pen (takes Parker ballpoint refills) Extra cloth face mask (in a Ziploc) Spray hand sanitizer Lip balm Wallet with cash/cards/id Google Pixel 4a 5G (not pictured, of course) I’m still working on building this out more effectively. Biggest next steps for me are getting a small trauma/first aid kit squeezed in (basically a Stop the Bleed kit), as well as some more organization for things like the multi tool and flashlight (LM is currently floating at the bottom of an internal pocket). Would love any feedback/questions!

Reply to: Alternate navigation to phone Posted February 10, 2021

Thanks, this is so helpful! I’ve played around with services like MyTopo and trying to download the maps directly from USGS, but this is so much easier.

Reply to: Alternate navigation to phone Posted February 8, 2021

LOVE the Gazetteers. As kids we used to use them on summer road trips throughout the Midwest, and I just got the first one for my car this year! Planning to keep it in the car with an inexpensive orienteering compass for these exact situations.

Reply to: Dealing with a spouse / significant other who thinks prepping is nuts Posted January 22, 2021

I have been fortunate to be in a circle of fairly like-minded people when it comes to COVID response, so I’m afraid I don’t have any advice/wisdom to share in that regard, but I have found that I have had to change the way that I talk about preparedness (and the reasons to prepare) around friends and family who struggle with anxiety. While that’s not the same sort of friction, not being able to be open/on the same page with loved ones is definitely tough, so I can definitely relate to a degree – hang in there!