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EDC Design and Construction - Scythe13 - 15 January 2012
Over the next few months I'm going to be enjoying a few projects. One of which is designing the perfect EDC for me.
I'll be keeping this thread updated with what I am thinking and I'll also be posting photos of the equipment when I get it.
Things already decided for the EDC:
1 litre of water
1 'Scythe 13' poncho pack
(1 military poncho, 10 tent pegs wrapped in 15 meters of paracord, all held in one poncho bag)
2-3 Space blankets
1 First Aid Kit
1 Pack hand sanitiser
1 Pack antiseptic
1 Torch
1 Pair of scissors
2-3 Builders dust masks
1 Pack water purifier tablets
2 Kendel Mint Cakes
2 Protein Bars
5 Normal chocolate bars (Mars, Yorkie, Snickers, etc)
2 Packs of tinned mints
1 Roll Gaffer-tape (cardboard inner taken out)
1 Multi tool (probably Gerber)
1 Knife (legal of course ;-) )
1 Spring loaded glass punch
1 Pair of kevlar gloves (BladeRunner brand)
1 Pair of protective sun glasses
Here is my reasoning behind each item:
1 litre of water
I really don't need to explain this!
1 'Scythe 13' poncho pack
(1 military poncho, one poncho bag, 10 tent pegs, and 15 meters of paracord)
This is for an emergency shelter more than for protection from the elements. I'll probably be wearing my waterproof jacket, or have it with me, so this is an item incase my GHB (kept in the car) is compromised.
2-3 Space blankets
These are again self explanitary. I'll only bring 2 of them out if there is an emergency situation. To help people in shock and that kind of thing. It would be unwise to get the third one out, but that is again in regards to my GHB being compromised.
1 First Aid Kit
I'm not explaining this, except that it would also be where I would keep my knife. That would make it seem more legitimate to carry a knife if it was with a FAK.
1 Pack hand sanitiser
This is incase of cuts, or if I'm tending to a person with an injury, or a child birth in an elevator (we've all seen it on TV at some point), or anything that requires cleanliness.
1 Tube of antiseptic
This is pretty much the same reason as above. But antiseptic would be used for treating things like a knife or a needle if doing emergency stitching on a person.
1 Torch
To see around if you're in a building and there's a power out or something like that.
1 Pair of scissors
These are incase of biological, chemical, or radioactive attack. Clothes should not be taken off over the head, they should be cut off (common sense) so a pair of scissors would be needed.
2-3 Builders dust masks
Imagine being on the streets in NY on 9/11 and having a dust mask! Enough said.
1 Pack water purifier tablets
Having 1 litre of water is good, but having more....better.
2 Kendel Mint Cakes
For when you need some sugar. Helps if you are in shock or if someone around you is.
2 Protein Bars
These are generally incase of GHB compromisation.
5 Normal chocolate bars (Mars, Yorkie, Snickers, etc)
These are a HUGE boost not just to energy, but also to moral and things like that. You have a few of them incase there are a few people that you are with. Sometimes it's good to share the wealth.
2 Packs of tinned mints
These are those extra little things that just make a day that little bit better. It might seem really stupid an item, but imagine you are stuck in a lift for HOURS. Mmmm, a mint. A small bit of pleasure that lasts a while. It's all about moral sometimes.
1 Roll Gaffer-tape (cardboard inner taken out)
There are so many uses it's unbelievable. A massively useful item when used with the ponchos. Also good to block up air vents or the alike if you need to enclose yourselves for a time period. Also, as grim as it may seem, if you have to wrap dead bodies in plastic sheets, after a huge accident or something, you don't want the plastic reopening.
1 Multi tool (probably Gerber)
A multi tool has so many uses, if you can't think of any, you're probably thinking of the wrong item. I'd go for a pair that had wire cutters. Pliers would be great, but if you can't have both, I'd rather have wire cutters.
1 Knife (legal of course ;-) )
A knife can be used for medical emergencies, cutting away clothing, building a shelter, cutting bandage, cutting cable ties, self defense, and much more.
1 Spring loaded glass punch
If you're stuck in a shop when something huge happens, like a fire, and everyone is rushing for the door, I'll go through the window. What about if you are on the outside and see people trying to get out? How about a medical emergency and you need stuff from a closed shop? Remember, it's not looting if you leave a note.
1 Pair of kevlar gloves (BladeRunner brand)
These are great for dealing with the glass in the above situation and most other situations that involve sharp objects and slashing motions.
1 Pair of protective sun glasses
There is a special reason for the wording. They are protective glasses first, then secondly they are sun glasses. Again, same as the dust masks, imagine how great eye protection would have been in 9/11
Any other ideas please pass them on.
RE: EDC Design and Construction - NorthernRaider - 15 January 2012
Question, That appears more to be like a Bug Out Bag or 72 hour bag rather than an EDC, Dont you consider it rather large to have about yourself every day ?, not a criticism a genuine enquiry as my EDC is more akin to the items listed below and 99% carried in my pockets ?
Knife and Sharpener, normally a Cold Steel Voyager or Blade Tech Hunter Light lock knife with a Blade-Tech pocket knife sharpener.
Multi-tool and Lighter, Gerber Multiplier 400 / 600/ Legend models are the multi tool of my first choice, Lighter is normally a Blazer PB207 or just a plain old Bic lighter.
Flashlight and Spare Batteries, Fenix L2D or AP Pro series 120 powered by Duracell of Energiser Lithium AA Battteries.
Watch and Compass, Citizen Eco Drive or Lorus self winder chrono and Silva Compass
Wallet and Keys, Uncle Mikes Cordura Wallet
Shades + Case+ Cleaning Cloth, Unspecific brand but normally memory flex frames and polarised lenses.
Para-cord and Bandana, Mil spec 500 grade paracord and mil issue tan bandana
Cash and Cell-phone.
Notebook + Pen
I do expand it if i venture further from home with my EDC bag if I go as far as say Tyneside, or upgrade to BOB is travelling well out of area.
RE: EDC Design and Construction - Scythe13 - 15 January 2012
RE: EDC Design and Construction - NorthernRaider - 16 January 2012
RE: EDC Design and Construction - Scythe13 - 16 January 2012
I like the look of that NR. Very similar.
I want to keep my pockets free of stuff other than wallet, car keys, and 2 mobile phones (work and personal)
RE: EDC Design and Construction - NorthernRaider - 16 January 2012
I always keep knife, flashlight and lighter on my person, plus wearing watch, shades etc with wallet and kerchief in leg pocket, often I'll clip a pouch to my belt and add flashlight and mini prybar, and if tower blocks are on the agenda a cotton dust mask and chemical light stick gets slipped into other pockets.
RE: EDC Design and Construction - Scythe13 - 16 January 2012
(16 January 2012, 11:06)NorthernRaider Wrote: I always keep knife, flashlight and lighter on my person, plus wearing watch, shades etc with wallet and kerchief in leg pocket, often I'll clip a pouch to my belt and add flashlight and mini prybar, and if tower blocks are on the agenda a cotton dust mask and chemical light stick gets slipped into other pockets.
I'm not one for pouches. They always seemed 'weird' to me as a kid. I'm 27 and look very much the city dweller. If you saw me in everyday life, before learning about survivalism, you would assume I was an urban cafe dweller, possibly with a Starbucks tattoo. My dress sense is slowly changing, but for city life/time I will always look like a normal city person wearing a record bag style EDC. If there's a 9/11 situation and that dusts kicks up everywhere, I'll be much better prepared, but I'll also try and grab a book or newspaper and cover up the fact that I was wearing a dust mask.
RE: EDC Design and Construction - NorthernRaider - 16 January 2012
All my EDC gear is out of sight cept for my polarised shades, The pouch is just a nite eyes pock-it that disappeares completely under my sweatshirt, hoody or smock
RE: EDC Design and Construction - Scythe13 - 16 January 2012
(16 January 2012, 11:51)NorthernRaider Wrote: All my EDC gear is out of sight cept for my polarised shades, The pouch is just a nite eyes pock-it that disappeares completely under my sweatshirt, hoody or smock
Oh I get you now. That's smart.
What I hope for is the ability to kit up as soon as I'm out of an urban area.
My EDC is to get me to my car where I have my short term-BOB and GHB. If they are compromised I need to rely on my EDC. I want to be in the city, with everything I need. But WTHSTF I want to be able to grab a few things, like dust mask, first aid kit, and water, then put those in my pockets (not the FAK) and start moving. I don't want to need to pick up water from a smashed shop window, or anything like that. I want to be able to turn round and get out.
RE: EDC Design and Construction - NorthernRaider - 16 January 2012