Downsizing my EDC... a little

[@EBuff75]

Something that gets left out of a lot of EDC kits - cash. You never know when a card reader will be out, or you want to get a snack from a vending machine that doesn't take cards.

[@FittoSurvive]

Too true! I will definitely add some spare cash to my kit. Thanks.

[@thomgizziz]

@@FittoSurvive Titanium doesn't feel premium it at best feels like aluminum... if I handed you something made out of titanium and told you it was aluminum you wouldn't question me. All you are doing is feeding into the hype of something without thinking about what you are saying.

[@ate-ē-ate]

Normal people carry a wallet...?

[@EBuff75]

@@ate-ē-ate They do, but I know a LOT of people who no longer carry cash in their wallet, because they always pay with cards.

[@marcofeier2615]

The ruler on the tweezers is such a fantastic idea 😏😂😂😂

[@FittoSurvive]

Yes, it is brilliant. I saw somebody do it on Instagram and had to try it myself.

[@kvernesdotten]

16:17 - dont worry, we alls put things in our edc kits are cool>functional anyway haha. Like, I have a laser in mine with the justification that it can burn things. Meanwhile a lighter would be far more reliable and effective. I also have a small prybar that is super cool, but in reality it cant do much more than the flathead on most multitools. Then of course, realistically anyone with common sense would actually pack and prepare before going camping or whatever, but hey, we all like to channel our inner james bond sometimes!

[@FittoSurvive]

LOL Glad to hear that I am not the only one. 🤣👍🏻👍🏻

[@Stane405]

Nice little kit … seeing your carry gives me some ideas on how I can streamline my carry

[@FittoSurvive]

Glad to hear that I could help. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@thomgizziz]

You have more than this? You all are insane.

[@JM-hj3sm]

Thank you for putting the links in the description. I could definitely use some of those in my own carry.

[@FittoSurvive]

You are most welcome!

[@huntermilo12]

Love the idea! Now i'm rockin' Helikon Tex SERE pouch, for almost half a year as i had same idea of downsizing my edc! It's a bit smaller than this roaring fire but it can take my warrior mini2 with civivi altus, trusty huntsman and still got some space for boo boo kit and smaller/quick repair stuff! Belt pouches rules!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks! I like belt pouches the most right now too.

[@thomgizziz]

So you got a purse just like the video creator?

[@bryanreilly1290]

Very nice my friend! I love that pouch! Im a sucker for waxed canvas now. Im laughing at some of theese comments about "too much stuff" and "too expensive ". Personally im glad you're able to have some premium choice pieces that serve you well. Enjoy in good health! One day Ill purchase one of those custom SAKs and have a something extra special in my kit! Keep up the good work

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a ton! I appreciate it. Sure thing, I look forward to it. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@soulbuiltkwadjo]

Another great video and awesome gear, mate. Especially glad to see that the Marksmith is still providing EDC value to you! It looks great in that bag!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a bunch! Yes, the Marksmith is one of a kind. 👍🏻

[@thomgizziz]

Yeah, she stopped trying to put everything in her pockets and finally got a purse for her nonsense that she carries.

[@greyscout01]

Very nice setup. I use a similar Expedition bag... I use a folded bandana as a divider. (My RATS tourniquet is separate, and clips into my boot top.)

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@EthanFoster-zq7fo]

Great kit, keep up the hard work brother!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@CAMac-yh8kb]

I have those tweezers, and they are the best. And I have the flat clippers. These are great in a small tin Ed.

[@FittoSurvive]

Awesome. Yes, they both are great. The flat clippers were recommended to me by my parents.

[@EthanFoster-zq7fo]

This is one of the most budget freindly edc kits ive seen on youtube by big creaters! Props to you, all of this is obtainable for anyone with a job and work ethic. 🎉

[@FittoSurvive]

😂😂 Right?

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

​​@@FittoSurvive l like your EDC kit video. I can give you some more EDC item recommendations to carry that possibly most people don't carry.

[@FittoSurvive]

@@unitedstatesirie7431 Thanks! Sure thing, I'm always interested in new ideas. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@EthanFoster-zq7fo]

@@FittoSurvive so far all your videos are amazing, would love to see more edc content!

[@FittoSurvive]

@@EthanFoster-zq7fo Thanks! I am thrilled to hear that! I'll keep that in mind.

[@sarahb.bartlett7071]

AWESOME 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks for sharing. This type of video is what I live for!!!!!!

[@FittoSurvive]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@joostwestra]

Really surprised you do not carry anything for driving screws. Maybe carry a SAK with the cybertool layer? For me most used are scissors and small philips screwdriver. But maybe I just live more "urban" (with kids)

[@FittoSurvive]

That's a good point. I did overlook that. Thanks.

[@snosov]

Have you ever try different shape of a pouch? As I understand you carry it on your belt, so may be wider and not so tall type would become more comfortable, even maybe belt-bag instead of pouch on a belt?

[@FittoSurvive]

I've looked at some different bags, but haven't had much luck finding something that would accommodate all my needs/wants.

[@dennistafeltennis1190]

Nice stuff where can we buy it?

[@FittoSurvive]

There are links in the description of the video.

[@misterf302]

Nice and good components! Greetings from Switzerland

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@Robert_Thomas832]

Comprehensive set up 👍 Mine echoes woodmanforlife - SAK, lighter and headtorch in winter, plus a small knife in pocket : higokonami currently. Thanks for sharing.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. Nice! Sounds like you have the basics covered. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Robert_Thomas832]

👍🗡️🚲🍺

[@Ben-Gibbs]

love the EDC Pouch, but with the exception of their Autos TEKTO knives are not made in the US. They claim to design and assemble them in the US though

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. Very interesting, it has written on the blade USA - Portland, Maine. I'll have to look into that some more.

[@Ben-Gibbs]

@@FittoSurvive the companys based there but their websites FAQ page states " Our knives are designed, tested, and assembled in the USA from imported and local parts."

[@silvia2408]

Great setup

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@TUKByV1]

I really like that pouch. Hey, Santa...

[@bryanreilly1290]

Lmao

[@FittoSurvive]

LOL

[@berkemcambazoglu3747]

First of all, using capsules for your medications is better and safer than ziplock plastic bags. There are also waterproof ones. You can use old pill containers too, you don't necessarily need to spend money. They are also more organized; just write down your medication details on the capsules for emergencies. If you have a chronic condition, make sure to mention it on the first page of a waterproof notebook, along with the medications you regularly use. Also, 1 or 2 windproof matches will be sufficient. And some rubber bands get really useful. Greetings buddy.🎉😉

[@frederikbruck5210]

Thx for showing your gear, really some eyecatchers there. (And some additions to my wishlist: My purse says "thank you!" 😡

[@FittoSurvive]

You are most welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video. I didn't think about the tritium vial, but it is not quite deep enough to fit it. I'll take a look at the Leatherman Bond. Thanks for advising. 👍🏻

[@Pritam043]

I am making Altoids EDC kit. I want to buy Victorinox Compact to keep in it. But will it fit in Altoids tin because Compact is 91 mm in length ?

[@FittoSurvive]

Hey, a Compact will not fit in an altoid can. 58mm or 65mm will probably your only Victorinox options.

[@Pritam043]

@@FittoSurvive Thank you for replying. I request you to please suggest 65 mm Victorinox having scissors and 2 blades (large and small)

[@FittoSurvive]

@@Pritam043 Here's a 65mm. amzn.to/3QiKRcj The other nice 65mm is the Wenger Pocket Tool chest like this: www.ebay.com/itm/166407368206?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=CgVpALuHSry&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Ssu4KOABQoi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@Pritam043]

@@FittoSurvive Thanks for these suggestions. However I am a bit skeptical about Victorinox Nail Clip 580 because its scissors have serrated edges. I am worried that it won't cut properly

[@FittoSurvive]

@@Pritam043 That leaves the 58mm range then.

[@MarkLaswell-j9t]

You got to love some o light.

[@FittoSurvive]

👍👍👍

[@Григорий-с1е]

Best in your edc is sharpie titanium🤤

[@FittoSurvive]

😎👍🏻👍🏻 It really is novelty.

[@BinManSays87]

Plastic clipper lighters are vastly superior to the shonky metal versions, I used to smoke and have tried a few metal clipper's and they're not worthy of the space/weight penalty. Plus why carry Dramamine in a pouch you legally can't take on a plane?

[@FittoSurvive]

Oh really? I had assumed that the metal ones would be better. Thanks for letting me know. The dramamine is for car rides. I have gone through the dramamine several times now. We have some family friends who always get car sick... 😬

[@BinManSays87]

@@FittoSurvive yeah man the adjustment on the fancy metal ones kill clippers the cheap and cheerful ones have like twice the flame after being freshly topped up for a while. But the round/none child proof flints in the fancy ones rule so keep that part

[@tomaszstarega2992]

Great video, great toys but... having such expensive kit sort of defeat the edc purpose. In some places, countries it could be good enough reason to hurt you, or worse... I would start looking for reliable but much, much cheaper options for practically every one item in your kit... Keep up good job of documenting your pathfinding...

[@davidglazener7921]

Got that right!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. Yeah, most of items in this kit could be replaced with gear for a fraction of the cost without sacrificing performance. I don't think carrying a $90 pen versus carrying a Bic is going to be the deciding factor of me getting mugged. People can't see into my kit, and it's not something obvious like a Apple watch or other expensive electronics would be. But, I do get your point.

[@dillonbailey1996]

Going down with the thickness?

[@shastaham7630]

Now that one is a P38.

[@FittoSurvive]

👍🏻😂 Thanks.

[@michaelkeller5008]

Nice EDC! You could - for very emergency use - replace the turnique with some paracord (or shockcord), using one of the longer items as turning-handle; aka "add some cord" Also love the knippex, very use- and powerfull tool (you can give torque on that, one wouldn't believe it) The Olight Nano is already delivery. Couldn't resist. Hope it will match the expecations :) Sadly both items are only in tha rucksack-EDC, since people over here started giving me sidelooks when they've seen my EDC on the belt (not very big; Swiza TT05, I5E, allergy- and headache-pills, some first-aid- stuff (bandaids aso) - nothing bulky, nothing "dangerous"); it's crazy how paranoid people get over here, but not against "those who lead the statistics" but against the natives... (sorry i hike at the local "hill" without giant backbag i guess?? The world's gone FUBAR)

[@ДмитрийНовак-э7ы]

Да супер! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@FittoSurvive]

Спасибо😊

[@Madness_13]

Спасибо за видео, однозначно лайк и подписка!)))

[@FittoSurvive]

И вам спасибо! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@behindthespotlight7983]

“Rubbing against each other”?? My man. You’ve gotta get some mojo on your tools. I can practically smell the packaging through youtube! Don’t get me wrong. Excellent choices. Very competent EDC kit. Definite style points for color choice & harkening back to waxed canvas 👍🏼 BUT tools are made to -make. To repair. To get your nails dirty. Knuckles skinned. Tools get “alive” status from projects completed. Problems solved. Frustration vanquished on unfamiliar aisles in Home Depot. Tools get their badassness from macking them up. Muffing them up. Then cleaning them. Sharpening. Tightening. Lubricating. Your tools look like they smell like a summer fragrance men’s body spray. But they want to smell like cut pine. Gasoline. Solder. 3 in 1 Oil. And WD-40. Anyhow excellent video. Nice work

[@Jakoshdw]

This man makes some of the most awesome custom SAKs. He knows what tools are for. He grinds and modifies spring bars, polishes liners, and repins SAKS. At the same time... he is into restoration and building new tools. He needs the mindset to keep things neat, organized, and clean for his projects. this mindset can carry over to one's everyday life. (Or his meticulous mindset carried over to his custom work.) Just because you want to leave your tools manky with sap, oil, paint or let them clink together and get scuffed and banged up... doesn't mean he needs to.

[@Nordraw]

The prices of what you have are ridiculous to say the least

[@FittoSurvive]

A lot of the items are "novelty". Definitely not the most affordable EDC. In total, everything in the bag comes up to $612. 😬

[@Nordraw]

@@FittoSurvive cool stuff, but ridiculous. I have most all of it at way cheaper cost.

[@FittoSurvive]

@@Nordraw Thanks. I totally get you. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@EthanFoster-zq7fo]

You would hate to see my kit. Quit hating and work harder. In my mind this is a cheap cheap cheap kit. Opinions are like s holes, everyone has one. Some just stink 🦨

[@tomasdeleondominguez7693]

@@FittoSurvive IMO money is just a tool. As long as you feel that this set up covers your needs and wants, then it is justified 👍

[@davidglazener7921]

Way too much for a pen. Way too much for that first knife. Good video.$120 for a Sharpie!!! JOKE!

[@FittoSurvive]

Yep, I have to agree that a lot of the items in this kit that I put together could easily be replaced with gear that costs a fraction of what they cost without sacrificing performance.

[@thomgizziz]

You have a large kit... a tourniquet makes more sense than half the crap you have in there now.

[@mohammadfallah.rasoulnejad5379]

This is annoyingly repetitive.youshould have one tool of each item. To maximoze space usage. You don't need one multi tool and one knife separately.

[@JoshThompson25]

Should title this video Reviewing my edc. You basically gave a review for everything you carry making the video way longer than it needed to be

[@FittoSurvive]

Hmmm... Maybe I should have.

[@thomgizziz]

care-a-by-ner... right... well not right, that is the wrong way to say that word... which is sad with what you center your hobby around. Just go full prepper, you'll look less foolish.

[@giuliogemino6407]

Vehicle EDC? 1 Victorinox SWISSTOOL X PLUS (ratchet) 3.0339 L 2 Standard BIC LIGHTER wrapped in duct tape and secured with zip tie 3 Disposable battery head light and spare batteries. AAA (because in emergency they also can feed other devices too and can allow a continuous run of the light for days without recharging) 4 4"adjustable wrench (fits in the Victorinox leather sheath) 5 ¼hex ¼ drive adapter and socket set 5 to 13mm 6 torx bit set (allens set is mostly in the index inside leather sheath) 7 retrieving magnet 8 paracord used to hang the leather sheath of the multitool as a neck while working hands free. 9 large sewing nails in the sheath velcro useful for wipers nozzles, open alcohol bottles, removing splinters, compass... 10 usb memory stick with puppy linux and copy of useful documents and passwords. One usb to boot in whatever PC available and to rescue whatever jammed PC. 11 Bic 4 colours pen + post it to note. 12 napkins and bandit medications. 13 spare cash 50€ in small change and coins for vending machine emergency so on. 14 Casio LW 204 1B 15 space blanket 16 trash sack. 18 Chinese key ring seat-belt cutter and automatic punch glass breaker very useful to open candies packaging and plastic pouches.

[@a1yallop]

The bag is not waterproof.

[@FittoSurvive]

Not at all. I corrected myself immediately in the video. The waxed canvas is water resistant but not water proof. 👍🏻😉

[@susanp.collins7834]

That picture in the background is very irritating. Its breaking your imagery up. Too busy.

[@FittoSurvive]

Uh oh... Thanks for letting me know. I'll try to find something less busy.

[@susanp.collins7834]

@@FittoSurvive I know it's your logo and it's actually very effective and professional. Too right/left corner?

[@woodsmanforlife1677]

Too much stuff. My summer EDC is a Victorinox Tinker and a Bic lighter. In the winter I ad a Petzl head lamp. Serves me for 40 years.

[@FittoSurvive]

I get you. Sometimes less is more. 😅

[@EthanFoster-zq7fo]

You must work in an office lol 😅

[@TUKByV1]

@@EthanFoster-zq7fo Indeed. I was a construction worker for some years. I carried more than that in one pocket of my tool belt. Guys got fired for having "light" pouches.

[@EthanFoster-zq7fo]

@@TUKByV1 exactly.