Show Us Your EDC gear!!!

[Mr. Whippy]

Thanks Magnus!

Here's another couple of pics:

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Wow.  Those are beauties!

[nuphoria]

Ooh, nice Barkies too 

[cerbera147]

Just ordered the Maxpedition EDC Organiser from Heinnie Haynes 

What has this site done to me 

I think Dave and Viking must take a share of the blame on this one 

[Viking]

Thanks for the comments on the Barkies.   

cerbera147, Congrats on the Max EDC organizer!  I'll take my share of the blame.  I blame Dave for pushing me over the edge on mine.

[DaveK]

I'm happy to take the credit for this.

[Benner]

Those look sweet Viking. 

[EveryDayCarry]

Here is a pic of my EDC


http://everydaycarry.net/?p=18


I carry a computer bag with me also!

[BassBE]

Cool thread!

Here's mine:



Ipod nano 4gb and some klipsch image earbuds
Old sony ericssons K750i
Key(s)
Wallet
Victorinox watch
Victorinox StayGlow Climber

[DaveK]

The Milspec Monkey patches arrived, along with the Niteize Curvyman thingummy!







My daughter has claimed the Team America patch already!

[cerbera147]

Where did you get the patches Dave?

Also what is the other Maxped bag?

[DaveK]

Where did you get the patches Dave?

http://milspecmonkey.com/ - $3 postage worldwide

Also what is the other Maxped bag?

That's my murse

It's a Maxpedition Fatboy Versipack . It's blummin great, although I wished I'd got the Jumbo already 

[cerbera147]

http://milspecmonkey.com/ - $3 postage worldwide

Only $3 postage; that is good. How long did it take to arrive?

That's my murse

It's a Maxpedition Fatboy Versipack . It's blummin great, although I wished I'd got the Jumbo already 

Now I've filled my EDC Organiser I'm thinking I need something bigger  I am really impressed with quality of the Maxped gear, not so much the price though.
Love the idea of a murse, not sure if I could carry it off 

However, when / if you get the Jumbo and want your current bag to have a new home keep me in mind   

[DaveK]

Lol. I won't be changing it too soon I expect - the missus would kill me

Just a note on prices btw. Heinnie's have the biggest range of Maxpedition gear I've seen, but they do not have the cheapest prices by a long distance! E.g. the Falcon II I bought recently, compare Heinnie's price with fenixtorch.co.uk's price! Yeah - Heinnie's is 20% more  (And I'm sure they had the Falcon II at 129 quid when I was looking too - I remember it being 30 quid cheaper I'm sure). 

Fenixtorch.co.uk have delivered everything next day included in the price too, same as Heinnies, so there doesn't seem to be a trade off with service either. They don't have such a wide selection - but if they have what you want It's definitely worth shopping around if you do go for it.

I ordered the Milspec Monkey patches on 1st Jan btw, and they arrived today.

[cerbera147]

Thanks for the info Dave 

I have to say I am initially drawn to the NeatFreak or your Versipack.

[DaveK]

I was toying with getting the Neatfreak actually, but decided that I didn't need it and bought that Fenix light instead.

Roz's Neatfreak Review is a good one btw.

[Gadget Guy]

I was toying with getting the Neatfreak actually, but decided that I didn't need it and bought that Fenix light instead.

Roz's Neatfreak Review is a good one btw.

Wow, that tuck idea is fantastic!  I got rid of my Neatfreak because that front flap was so stupid. I like that idea much better. 

[ryan1835]

at the moment when im at work i edc a charge alx a mini maglite ( work gave it too me) and a solitaire on my keys

i want to get better flash light and im getting an alox classic to go on my keys

i only carry the leatherman at work as im 17 and in uk id rather not get arrested lol

works a maintenance apprenticeship so thats why i have the leatherman

any suggestions on other edc stuff?

[DaveK]

You want suggestions on EDC stuff?

You came to the right place I think

For advice on flashlights, it's worth starting a thread in the Flashlight forum here - some of the guys (not me ) really know their stuff and I'm sure will help you zoom in on the right one for you.

What other EDC items were you thinking about?

[DaveK]

I have no use for this that I can think of, but for some reason, I really want it   



http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?s=wg75dk1032956&strParents=&CAT_ID=0&P_ID=4843

[Gadget Guy]

I have no use for this that I can think of, but for some reason, I really want it   

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http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?s=wg75dk1032956&strParents=&CAT_ID=0&P_ID=4843

Me too! 

[nuphoria]

at the moment when im at work i edc a charge alx a mini maglite ( work gave it too me) and a solitaire on my keys

i want to get better flash light and im getting an alox classic to go on my keys

i only carry the leatherman at work as im 17 and in uk id rather not get arrested lol

works a maintenance apprenticeship so thats why i have the leatherman

any suggestions on other edc stuff?

Hi Ryan, like Dave says, there's pkenty of info here regarding lights etc but personally I have an ITP A3 EOS torch which kicks butt! There's lots of info here about them as they are quite popular at the moment.

Regarding your ALX, as it has locking blades it's technically illegal for any of us to carry I'm afraid
There are a lot of MTs that don't lock so you might consider looking them for EDC purposes.

[glorn]

Now I've filled my EDC Organiser I'm thinking I need something bigger  I am really impressed with quality of the Maxped gear, not so much the price though.
Love the idea of a murse, not sure if I could carry it off 

However, when / if you get the Jumbo and want your current bag to have a new home keep me in mind   

Well, you'll be pleased to hear that your organizer fits perfectly into the largest compartment of the Fatboy Versipack. So you can carry both!

As for carrying it off, who cares? To me, anyone who gives me any flak for carrying a bag is not someone I would value the opinion of anyway. And you'll be surprised how many strangers (other guys) will ask where you got that bag.

BTW: for you new Fatboy fans, the Maxpedition triple mag holder is a must.  http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=250&idcategory=60

Check out the pics and you'll see why. It fits inside the CCW compartment and sticks to the loop velcro there. So if you don't carry a firearm, which I suspect our Brit pals do not, you can carry 3 SAKs, MTs, flashlights, sporks, etc in that spot quite neatly.

Also, Dave.. if you'd like your phone to be closer to your chest and free up that Molle for something else, try taking the metal clip off that holster and instead threading the Molle on it's back over the strap above the buckle. Takes some fiddling to get it over the buckle, but it is doable.

Shall I post pics of each?

[texasflyfisher]

I have no use for this that I can think of, but for some reason, I really want it   

Have any fly fishing reels? Looks like a small reel may fit in there. Or how about as a tactical donut cover? 

[GraysonK]

I have no use for this that I can think of, but for some reason, I really want it   

I would put head phones wrapped around one of those curvyman things, gum, compact zebra pen, lighter and/or matches, possible mp3 player depending on how big it is, money.  Also, now that I think about it.  I use those little plastic containers that gum and mints come in to carry medicine (sudafed, benadryl, tylenol, ibuprofen) and also very small med kit, small bandaids and bandages, gauze etc.  That kind of stuff would fit nicely in one of those.  Very compact little kit.  It could also be one the biggest change purses I've ever seen.  

[glorn]

Eh, just because..



The triple mag insert loaded with a spork, a pry bar, adjustable wrench, and my prized forceps. Wrench and pry bar both have sheaths tucked into the mag insert. Keeps them from rubbing.



Here is the PDA holster mounted on the shoulder strap and loaded with my Blackberry. This works with the 4" holster as well. Easier to access than having the device on the Molle at the other end where the strap joins the bag. And no interference with the key clip. Also saves that Molle for other things. I need it for a large tape measure on the job.




Back side view


Oh, and for those here who carry a Fatboy and want to have a light and an MT holstered and outside accessible, do buy a Maxpedition sheath for your bag. It attaches neatly to the Molle on the pouch on the side opposite to the built in sheath.




And for those that missed my prior posts about patches and want to know what that Poseidon patch is, it is a Navy liberty cuff patch. I have collected several, and they all fit the Fatboy like they were made for it.

Here are a few:



So from one Maxpedition fan to those who may be considering or are just getting kitted out, thumbs up to you! There are so many great options for this terrific bag. I am the owner of two Fatboys, and have had the first one for... maybe three years now? So I can speak to the durability and flexibility.

Enjoy!

[cerbera147]

Well, you'll be pleased to hear that your organizer fits perfectly into the largest compartment of the Fatboy Versipack. So you can carry both!

As for carrying it off, who cares? To me, anyone who gives me any flak for carrying a bag is not someone I would value the opinion of anyway. And you'll be surprised how many strangers (other guys) will ask where you got that bag.

I think I will definitely have to look into one of these 

I only have one Maxpedition EDC Organiser and I am bit by the Maxped bug; first the Leatherman bug and now this! I wonder if there is any medication I can take before a walletectomy is needed? 

[Zed]

Eh, just because..

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The triple mag insert loaded with a spork, a pry bar, adjustable wrench, and my prized forceps. Wrench and pry bar both have sheaths tucked into the mag insert. Keeps them from rubbing.

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Here is the PDA holster mounted on the shoulder strap and loaded with my Blackberry. This works with the 4" holster as well. Easier to access than having the device on the Molle at the other end where the strap joins the bag. And no interference with the key clip. Also saves that Molle for other things. I need it for a large tape measure on the job.


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Back side view


Oh, and for those here who carry a Fatboy and want to have a light and an MT holstered and outside accessible, do buy a Maxpedition sheath for your bag. It attaches neatly to the Molle on the pouch on the side opposite to the built in sheath.

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And for those that missed my prior posts about patches and want to know what that Poseidon patch is, it is a Navy liberty cuff patch. I have collected several, and they all fit the Fatboy like they were made for it.

Here are a few:

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So from one Maxpedition fan to those who may be considering or are just getting kitted out, thumbs up to you! There are so many great options for this terrific bag. I am the owner of two Fatboys, and have had the first one for... maybe three years now? So I can speak to the durability and flexibility.

Enjoy!

ive got a old camera bag that looks like this, i was thinking of altering it inside to fit what i need, ive also got a old courier style bag that i might alter, this way i can carry everything    nice bag glorn.

paul

[ryan1835]

You want suggestions on EDC stuff?

You came to the right place I think

For advice on flashlights, it's worth starting a thread in the Flashlight forum here - some of the guys (not me ) really know their stuff and I'm sure will help you zoom in on the right one for you.

What other EDC items were you thinking about?

a pry tool first off and seems like a non locking multi tool as mine s ilegal it would seem

[DaveK]

Thanks for the pics Glorn - I can see one of those triple mag holders in my near future I think

Re: my phone - I can actually (just about) squeeze my iPhone into the built in pouch so that works pretty well.

The PDA / Phone holster on the back, I use for my camera! My camera has a sliding cover on the front that switches it on - and it's very prone to doing this when you don't want it to in my bag or pocket I find that the PDA holster there keeps it still so that doesn't happen, and consequently have found the battery flat less often since I started using it!

I wonder if you could get a donut in the can case too

[Gareth]

at the moment when im at work i edc a charge alx a mini maglite ( work gave it too me) and a solitaire on my keys

i want to get better flash light and im getting an alox classic to go on my keys

i only carry the leatherman at work as im 17 and in uk id rather not get arrested lol

works a maintenance apprenticeship so thats why i have the leatherman

any suggestions on other edc stuff?

Hi Ryan, like Dave says, there's plenty of info here regarding lights etc but personally I have an ITP A3 EOS torch which kicks butt! There's lots of info here about them as they are quite popular at the moment.

Regarding your ALX, as it has locking blades it's technically illegal for any of us to carry I'm afraid
There are a lot of MTs that don't lock so you might consider looking them for EDC purposes.

Another good light, that is the same size as your Solitaire but puts out more light than you'll be able to believe, is the Fenix LD01. 

As for your Multi, the ALX is fine for you to carry at work, and also when going directly to and from work (so no stopping at the pub/shops etc).  A few of us can be quite flippant about carrying locking tools but given your age and the current media hype I'd be really careful about when you carry it without specific reason.

A reasonable, cheap, non-locking, UK EDC legal multi you might want to think about is the Leatherman Kick.  A lot of our options are listed here: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,8384.0.html

BTW are you mechanical or electrical?  I served my time as a mechanical maintenance engineer and have mostly done that kind of work ever since (and a few other things to add a bit of spice ).  I didn't discover multi's until after I had finished my apprenticeship though.