EVERY DAY CARRY (EDC)

My EVERY DAY CARRY (EDC) setup follows a tiered system approach. Rather than just thinking about
having "all" of my EDC items on my person at all times, I like to think of them as multiple levels based on my
clothing options and specific need. This helps me stay organized with what I decide to carry on my person at all
times as well as adds a level of redundancy, in the rare care that an particular item is lost or forgotten. Here is a list
of the Tiers and categories:

1. Tier 1: Core Items

2. Tier 2: Tools
3. Tier 3: Survival, Redundancy and Miscellaneous Items
4. Tier 4: Urban EDC Backpack

I try to keep the majority of my EDC items compact and realistic. Rather than carry 4 knives and paracord
bracelets, I try to carry practical items that I am more likely to use and don't scream "tactical". There are a few
rules that I try to adhere to:

1. No Fanny Pack
2. No Batman Utility Belt
3. Can't rely on Tactical Pants
4. No Bulky Keychain
5. No "Tactical Jewelry" (not including a watch)

The specific categories and tiers should not be considered a universal gold standard in regard to EDC. Everyone's
EDC is specific to their personal needs. However, I feel that this tiered system could be altered and leveraged to
other peoples specific EDC requirements. Most people have a personal preferences on gear manufactures and style,
however the categories are usually similar to what is documented in this tiered system.
 Tier 1
"Core Items"

Tier 1 includes all of the core items of my EDC. These are items that I absolutely never leave home without,
no matter what I happen to be wearing. The majority of the categories for this particular tier should be common to
most people.

Besides all of the normal items included in my wallet (e.g., cash, credit cards, ID, etc) I also carry one (1) band-aid
and one (1) alcohol prep pad inside of wallet. This is for a bare minimum of first aid needs, in the rare case that I do
not have access to my "Mini Medi (TM)" or the first aid kit in my backpack.

WEIGHT
# ITEM TYPE VENDOR (OZ) PRICE

1 Timberland Leather Wallet Storage Amazon 3.9 $10

2 Kangol Wool Cap (Black) Clothes Amazon 4.9 $30
3 Keychain Tools N/A 2.5 N/A
4 Samsung Galaxy S Smartphone Communications T-Mobile 4.8 $200
Casio Men's AMW330D-1AV Dive
5 Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch Watch Amazon 5.1 $75

Keychain Accessories

I try to keep a non-bulky keychain to help avoid an unnecessary imprinting on my pants pocket. Here are the
specific items that I carry on it, besides my keys.

WEIGHT
# ITEM TYPE VENDOR (OZ) PRICE
Verbatim TUFF 'N' TINY 16 GB USB 2.0
1 Flash Drive Electronics Amazon < 0.1 $14
Survival
2 4Sevens Titanium Whistle, 100+ dB Communications Pax < 0.1 $17
3 Thumb Lite LED Flashlight Illumination Amazon 0.8 $3
 Tier 2
"Tools"

Tier 2 includes all of my EDC "tools". I store all of these items in my front right pocket, which also includes
the small watch pocket that is usually included in most pants and shorts. The items represent pocket size versions
of a my EDC flashlight and pen, which compliment the primary versions of those particular items which are
included in Tier 3. This adds a level of redundancy to items that I use often to help ensure that I always have that
particular type of item available (in the case that something is lost).

WEIGHT
# ITEM TYPE VENDOR (OZ) PRICE
1 Foursevens Preon 1 Flashlight Illumination Amazon 0.9 $27
2 Fisher Space Pen Bullet Chrome Finish Office Amazon 0.7 $15
3 Leatherman Juice S2 Pocket Multi-Tool Tools Amazon 4.4 $44
Stefan
4 Perceval LE FRANÇAIS Folding Knife Tools Schmalhaus 2.1 Gift
 Tier 3
"Survival, Redundancy and Miscellaneous Items"

The items included in Tier 3 include items specific to Urban Survival, primary versions of key items and
other miscellaneous items. Tier 2 featured pocket versions of my EDC pen and flashlight. This tier includes primary
versions of those two items.

The Urban Altoids Survival Tin has been featured in a separate video and contains numerous items for Urban
EDC needs. Here is a link for the Urban Altoids Survival Tin (Version 2.0), which includes a link to the PDF of the
specific inventory: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7YC3FjFxys

The Mini Medi (TM) offers a small and lightweight First Aid kit for minor medical needs. The small ziplock bag
includes various size band-aids, alcohol wipes, antibiotic ointment, burn gel, moleskin, sting relief and other items
for first aid. Here is a link to a video that shows how I create these mini first aid kits in bulk:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZueIjSf5sE

WEIGHT
# ITEM TYPE VENDOR (OZ) PRICE
1 Urban Altoids Survival Tin (Version 2.0) Miscellaneous N/A 7.2 N/A
2 4Sevens Quark Mini AA2 Flashlight Illumination Survival-Pax 2.6 $35
3 Moleskine Ruled Notebook Pocket Office Amazon 1.4 $8
4 Zebra F-701 Pen Office Amazon 0.7 $8
5 Mini Medi ™ First Aid Kit Medical N/A 0.9 N/A
 Tier 4
"Urban EDC Backpack"

Tier 4 includes all of the items included with my Urban EDC Backpack. I have a whole dedicated video
series and PDF for this particular EDC item, so I will not duplicate the entire inventory in this EDC document. The
Urban EDC backpack I have is a Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon II. In an effort to keep my Urban EDC Backpack
organized, I use individual compartments for various categories that I find to be useful. Each compartment is color
coded with an ID tag on the compartment container.

I do not always walk around with a backpack strapped on my back, but I always have when I commute to
work. When I leave my home, this backpack is usually stored in my car and is easily accessible. I will often refill
items from my EDC (on my person) using the supply I have in this backpack (e.g., batteries for flashlight, spare
band-aids, cash, etc). Here is a link to the Urban EDC Backpack video which includes a link to the PDF of the entire
inventory: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymu_ffwYZbU