Latest EDC/Bug Out gear

Byrd Meadowlark 2

One of best value EDC knives available. The Byrd Meadowlark 2 is basically a cheaper version of the Spyderco Delica, minus the brand name price, and with 8Cr13MoV steel instead of VG-10. If you can get past the Meadowlark blade being 8Cr13MoV, which IS a perfectly good steel, then there's ...Continue reading

Vango Blade, the perfect bug out tent?

Blade 200 Weight: 2.1kg/4.6lb Packed size: 48 x 14cm Blade 100 Weight: 1.7kg/3.7lb Packed size: 48 x 10cm The Blade series is a relatively new model from Vango - and could possibly be the tent to finally knock Vango's own Banshee off the top spot for the best Bug Out Tent. The Blade is available as a ...Continue reading

AA battery phone charger

This has to be one of the simplest and cheapest ways to charge your phone while camping, or in an emergency situation. Most of us have plenty of AA batteries charged and ready for use for our flashlights and radios, but using this cheap piece of Chinese plastic, you can ...Continue reading

Trangia Mini Cookset

As far as I'm concerned, when it comes to alcohol stoves, you can either spend your life trying to perfect your own design using a Coke can, or you can just go out and get a Trangia Mini Cookset and be done with it. I've been using the Trangia Mini ...Continue reading

EDC list

EDC (Every Day Carry) is something that many people do without even thinking about it - but with a little thought and planning, it can become an important way to ensure your safety and survival in the event of an accident or emergency. An EDC bag or organizer is basically a collection of things that you take with you every time you walk out the door. Most people either end up carrying things they don't need, or forgetting to take things they will need. This is where an EDC list comes in handy. A simple way to make your own EDC list is to carry a pen and paper with you for a week, and every time you need something you don't have with you, write it down. This of course only gives you the things you need, not the things you MIGHT need. Check out our list at the bottom of the page for a few items you may want to include on your own personal EDC list.

This EDC list also includes items that may be more suitable for a Bug Out Bag than EDC. It's up to you to determine which items you need to carry in your EDC bag, and which items should be stored in your Bug Out Bag.

EDC ist

EDC bag → EDC bags
Primary multi tool → EDC multitools
Pocket/keychain multi tool → EDC multitools
First Aid Kit → EDC first aid kits
Fire starter → EDC fire starters
Primary flashlight/torch → EDC flashlights
Secondary (inexpensive) flashlight that can be given away if necessary
Space blanket or emergency bivvy
Spare batteries
AM/FM/short wave radio receiver
Compass
BIC lighter
Spare sunglasses and optical glasses
Safety glasses
Lip balm
Sunblock
Asprin/Ibuprofen
Antiseptic wipes
Insect repellent
Disposable rain poncho
Umbrella
Work gloves
Spare keys
Cash and coins (for pay phones and vending machines etc)
Sewing kit
Pen, pencil, and notebook
Sharpie
Earplugs
Super glue
Bandana
Breath mints
Whistle
Spare cell phone (with battery removed) for emergency calls
Toilet paper
Gaffer tape/duct tape
Aluminum foil
Garbage bag
Camp stove & fuel