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Everyday carry (EDC) refers to various items, usually small, that are worn or carried by a person on a daily basis for use in everyday tasks from the mundane to the unexpected. EDC preparedness considerations can be partially summed up in Arc Flashlight's "'Every Day Carry - most convenient' class" flashlight criteria [1]:
"The light must: Be small enough to be carried with minimum effort and thought. Ideally, it would attach to something else you already are in the habit of carrying; Be durable enough that it can be depended on over a wide type of emergencies including floods, fire, earthquake, etc."
EDC is related to carrying a concealed weapon (CCW), as most[citation needed] individuals who carry legally-permitted firearms consider them an EDC item.
EDC items include
- electronic devices, with mobile phones probably being the most common item.
- Flashlights
- Handguns
- Keychain tools
- Knives
- Multi-tools, such as Swiss Army knives
- Watch
- Paracord (often bound in lanyard form)
- Writing implements and notebooks
- Wallets
- Sunglasses
- Kerchiefs
- Lighters
- Umbrellas
- Walking sticks
External links
- EDCForums.com – discussion of every day carry items.
- EDCItems – website about every day carry items and gear.
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