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Aggressively Downsizing my EDC

il Offline pomsbz

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Re: Aggressively Downsizing my EDC
Reply #30 on: December 09, 2017, 05:01:51 PM
Most of us carry gadgets is for the self satisfaction of knowing the "what if" are covered.

The problem is, there is absolutely no end to trying to cover 'what if'. The line has to be drawn somewhere.

I carried earplugs because I was going to the range with some frequency. They were there in case my normal ones were lost in my range bag. Not going tothe range anymore, not planning on sleeping in a loud sleeping area, etc. No need, now.

Not working with a contractor electrician friend, so not going to dirty/dusty worksights or climbing into mildewy basements or coaldust choked atticks, so no need to carry N95 filter masks as backups.

I was talking to one of my friends who concealed carries all the time, and said the odds of driving off the road into a river are higher than needing a firearm, and his response, instead of quitting his CCW carry was to look into a small scuba respirator. Like this...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040UK1I2/ref=asc_df_B0040UK1I25295483/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B0040UK1I2&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198063634469&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11278478444405359849&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022368&hvtargid=pla-343141353834

There's the Yellowstone Caldera one could worry about. Asteroids, sunflares, global economic collapse.

So, what I'm looking at is 'have you needed it in the last year' and 'have you needed it ever'. The last year stuff stays 100%. The 'Ever' is on a case-by-case basis. And keep in mind, this is ON my person. My Emergency Bag in my car goes way beyond my EDC. A LOT more 'ever' cases covered and a fair number of 'could happen, never has' stuff in that.

I mean, i'm still crazy, just willing to shuffle the crazy a little more off-person. :D

I did carry a dust filter mask as 'what if' for a while till I realised that I'm always wearing a t-shirt or undershirt and therefore always have to hand thickish cotton material to put over my mouth and nose in an emergency. Add to that my hank and the dust mask went into the BoB instead.
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Re: Aggressively Downsizing my EDC
Reply #31 on: December 11, 2017, 07:56:28 AM
Drinking problem (problem being the opener choice) is hard one. I am so glad I was able to get rid of my opener, so Ambassador is now enough. I pick up separate opener (brewzer) if I need one.

Hopefully Rambler is enough.
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Re: Aggressively Downsizing my EDC
Reply #32 on: December 11, 2017, 09:08:53 AM
beer bottles you can get away with a bunch of opening tricks, seen people do it with a bic lighter, I've done it on the d shaped thing on a door jamb that the thing goes into from doorknob(not a locksmith, whats that called lol) .on the edge of a counter top you can put crimped part and whack it downward with palm, probably 100's of tricks out there.

worst comes to worst buy a domestic


au Offline Brock O Lee

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Re: Aggressively Downsizing my EDC
Reply #33 on: December 11, 2017, 10:52:29 AM
My on-person carry is pretty streamlined - Pioneer X and Rambler during weekdays, some Spydie when at home, Olight AA or RCR123 light in my bag.

This thread reminds me I need to give my EDC organiser a once-over again: Multiple fire starters, Rebar and bits and extra bits and extenders, spare folder, spare light, spare batteries, sewing kit, mini tape measure, small Knipex, DMT diafold and ceramic rod sharpeners, pen, sharpie, wet wipes, headache tablets, duct tape etc etc etc.

I think the headache tablets came in handy a few times, the others not so much...  :facepalm:

Until I chuck it out, the next day I’ll need it...  :ahhh
« Last Edit: December 11, 2017, 10:55:36 AM by Brock O Lee »
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Re: Aggressively Downsizing my EDC
Reply #34 on: December 15, 2017, 08:38:50 PM
My five years old's EDC. What do you think Lynn?
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Re: Aggressively Downsizing my EDC
Reply #35 on: December 15, 2017, 08:57:07 PM
My five years old's EDC. What do you think Lynn?

IT'S TOO BIG!

I sense a 'That's what she said' joke inbound.  :facepalm:

Nah, it's nice.

I have a swisslite, and have decided that it's way better to have the light NOT on the multitool, as I might need to see and use the multitool at the same time. But your set-up also has the fauxton. I think we all know how much I like those fauxtons.

Dedicated bottle opener. I highly approve, and might go that route myself some day. This is a serious matter, and the Rambler is falling short in it's duties. :D

Is that last thing a whistle? I have a fox 40 that comes and goes, and i can't decide if I should keep it.


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Re: Aggressively Downsizing my EDC
Reply #36 on: December 16, 2017, 05:31:47 AM
I've been thinking of dropping my swiss army knife and going back to a folder like an Ontario Rat, but still keeping the Rambler on my keychain. As far as CCW I can relate to not "needing" it on a daily basis. I always at the very least keep mace in my car or in my coat pocket at all times. EDC is sort of a paradox...you're always trying to balance what you "might" need with what you know you "WILL" need.
« Last Edit: December 16, 2017, 05:39:45 AM by _MattGyver_ »
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Re: Aggressively Downsizing my EDC
Reply #37 on: December 16, 2017, 01:24:31 PM
I've been thinking of dropping my swiss army knife and going back to a folder like an Ontario Rat, but still keeping the Rambler on my keychain. As far as CCW I can relate to not "needing" it on a daily basis. I always at the very least keep mace in my car or in my coat pocket at all times. EDC is sort of a paradox...you're always trying to balance what you "might" need with what you know you "WILL" need.

WHAT!? MattGyver thinking about dropping SAK for a folder? That doesnt sound right. :(
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us Offline Captain Hook

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Re: Aggressively Downsizing my EDC
Reply #38 on: December 16, 2017, 04:04:17 PM
I've been thinking of dropping my swiss army knife and going back to a folder like an Ontario Rat, but still keeping the Rambler on my keychain. As far as CCW I can relate to not "needing" it on a daily basis. I always at the very least keep mace in my car or in my coat pocket at all times. EDC is sort of a paradox...you're always trying to balance what you "might" need with what you know you "WILL" need.

WHAT!? MattGyver thinking about dropping SAK for a folder? That doesnt sound right. :(
haha you're right! How silly of me. I think I'm getting a Vic Compact and a Rebar those two seem to pair well together.....so many choices! 😵
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Re: Aggressively Downsizing my EDC
Reply #39 on: December 18, 2017, 06:17:10 AM
Lynn, wouldn’t a Leatherman Style CS Solve all the needs?
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us Offline Lynn LeFey

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Re: Aggressively Downsizing my EDC
Reply #40 on: December 18, 2017, 06:33:29 AM
I'n not a fan of the chisel grind on the blades of the Leatherman keychain tools. Otherwise, yeah, it would.


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Re: Aggressively Downsizing my EDC
Reply #41 on: December 18, 2017, 07:56:53 AM
I'n not a fan of the chisel grind on the blades of the Leatherman keychain tools. Otherwise, yeah, it would.
Pretty easy to reprofile it.
I was going issue the CS to my five years old but the strong handle tension of CS was little too much for his tiny fingers. So he got demoted to manager.

I, Kampfer's son, being of relatively sound mind and body, hereby entreat the powers that be to consider me for membership in good standing in the Swiss Army Knights and promise to place no knife before my trusty Swiss Army till rust do us part.

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« Last Edit: December 18, 2017, 08:37:13 AM by Kampfer »
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Re: Aggressively Downsizing my EDC
Reply #42 on: December 18, 2017, 03:15:59 PM

Pretty easy to reprofile it.


You would lose quite a bit of that blade reprofiling it to a V grind.
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