"EDC" items that work

[@guycalgary7800]

I carried a SEARS craftsman large yellow stockman from before i can remember to well after high school. It was always in my front left pocket every day of my life. So useful on the farm.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

I agree, a pocket knife is a must, if you don't carry anything else at least have that.

[@BanditApache-nd6lu]

Good, clean, simple setup. I like it. Raising those kids right sir, God Bless and stay safe.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Simple is always best. Thanks for watching man! God bless you my friend.

[@NewBeganningsAgain]

Finally common sense EDC. Great video my guy. Not overdone or underdone. I get tired of watching peoples EDC and they got a backpack a gun in it 2 guns on them a sling back with a gun in it and a pocket holder and all these other unnecessary tools. Thanks for keeping it real. And great choice with the revolver. My backup and EDC depending on where going is a Taurus 605 .357/38

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Thanks man! I like keeping it simple too.

[@birddog081]

Been a fan for years, cool to see you’re into edc as well, God bless!

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Thanks man, glad you like it

[@1980JPA]

Never realized how much i liked a vest until i started wearing a Carhart work vest. I haven't graduated to one like yours, but in Georgia the mild winters allow me to wear a vest and have full range of motion of my arms while at work (contractor). I've got one of those Stanley thermoses. matter of fact i grab the old ones whenever they pop up at thrift stores. have 3 now i believe. I'm not the best with identifying traditional knives, but i think that's a Sowbelly Stockman. It amazes me how many situations i get in around a group of people and I'm the only one with a knife or flashlight. To me, both are just mandatory. One of my "knives" is always a multitool, usually a Leatherman. The only defensive type knife i carry anymore is a T handled push dagger. No more training needed than the usual knowing how to defend myself with fists. I've ended up going with smaller flashlights that use 14500 lithium batteries (AA sized). They now can put out 1200 lumens and with good branded batteries they can be recharged at least 700 times. That Coast light probably just needs the battery to be replaced with a good branded rechargeable battery rather than the cheapest one they can provide with the light. The voltage on lithium batteries is so much higher that the light is brighter and lasts much longer than alkaline batteries. Pistol is always a must. For me it's inside the waistband. Thanks for sharing your EDC with us. Preparedness, to me, shows an amount of maturity that doesn't always seem to be in full supply around me many times. It's so basic and yet many times lacking.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Thanks for the battery info, I'll check into better replacement. Sounds like we're on the same page on everything though! Thanks for watching.

[@gud2go50]

Man, you carry just about every thing I carry down to the same revolver!😂

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

My man!!

[@heyoldtime8969]

I'm now 71 YO. When I was 6 years old my Dad said son a man carries 3 things . One is a pocket knife, two is a wallet and three is a wrest watch. Come Christmas time my Dad bought me all three things.. Ever since then everyday I had those items on me. Now if your caught with a pocket knife in school the police will be called. Damn shame. Once I became an adult I have carried a 6 inch blade on my belt and I still do. I have a multitool attached to the sheath of my knife so I have all that covered large and small. I also wear a vest and a fanny pack with my other EDC inside which includes Berretta .22 pistol. Life is good to be old.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

I love hearing that! More fathers need to have some "standard" things they pass down the line. Keeps a young man with something exciting to look forward to. My father in law always has a fanny pack, and when I was in high-school I made fun of him for it, till I got older and realized why he carried it, I was like ahhhh, very smart and unassuming

[@Brett235]

I should probably wear a watch but I don't. I'm 47 years old and I've never owned a wrist watch. I don't even wear my wedding ring unless my wife of 30 years directs me to when we go to town.

[@heyoldtime8969]

@Brett235 To each his own thing.

[@rafaelgelpi2718]

70+ youngun here, when my daughter was a child she took a pocket knife out of my tool box and took it to school, got a call from the school. No SWAT team involved, I carry a pocket knife (less than 3” blade) I live in NYC, can’t carry a gun unless you’re a cop or a criminal

[@nerdyolddude4924]

Yes!

[@Brett235]

I'm a truck driver so a pocket knife, my wallet, keys and phone are about it. I have a small "tactical" bag that I keep my gun, extra magazine, some extra medicine, a first aid kit and an extra fixed blade knife. I'm not into the modern stuff but I have to have a smart phone because of my employer.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

My grandad drove for years man, I have a high honor for a trucker. Stay safe my friend.

[@hotsaucesteve5546]

Hey man I think your videos are great! It’s good to see you like this. Keep it up!

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Thanks I appreciate that.

[@louvin44]

I'm a retired NYPD cop and I carried a five shot S&W 38 off duty for twenty years. It's a great cary option.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

I really like it. It's lightweight and still packs a punch.

[@gregory8856]

Louvin44 What do you carry now?

[@RandySpence-yf5hw]

Some guys are always asking me if I have a knife, so they can turn a screw……like hell no

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Nah, tell them guys to go buy em a pack of harbor freight knives and screw away!

[@HSB_88]

Awsome video sir! I'm a fan of your music and have been for a long while! Glad to learn more about you and your family and to learn that you are also a normal American man similar to myself! Bless you and your family!

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Proud American at that! Thanks man, I appreciate the support.

[@HSB_88]

@MATTMASONMUSIC that's right 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@CarharttCowboy]

Carrying a pocket knife is a right of passage for young men. I hear ya on vests. I wear one every day. Either a fleece vest by Columbia or my Carhartt vest. Hi vis safety vest at work. Great video Matt

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

I subscribed and liked. You have a very good edc. Go Nashville!!!

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

I appreciate it. Hope you enjoy the channel

[@mr.k.i.s.s7496]

The wearing of a shirt with got me. My dad never wore just a T-shirt, because he was taught to wear appropriate clothing. But he didn't stop me from wearing just T-Shirts. I wear what is comfortable and even though I can't carry a firearm on me at work, I always have a knife, wallet, and phone.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Wear what works for you man. My grandad always told me shorts shouldn't be worn on a man, and for some reason that still keeps me from wearing them. Haha

[@mr.k.i.s.s7496]

@MATTMASONMUSIC I don't hardly ever wear shorts, my legs are White as snow!

[@MarkelBeverley]

Great EDC! Man, I really, really wish I had a dad growing up. I grew up in NC out in the country, but I always wanted to just camp, go to rodeos, and hunt with my dad, who I never knew. Everything I know I taught myself. Those kids are truly blessed. Subbed.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Just keep learning man, never quit that. I learned some things from my dad, other men, and just hard knocks.

[@Wcquick]

Great EDC selection, I enjoyed the presentation thumbs up and subscribed. God Bless

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Thank you!

[@algoneby]

phone, knife, gun... amazing

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

All you need!

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@lewisvillalta2492]

Simple but practical ideas thank you very much God bless you and your family practice practice that key points

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Thanks man, God bless you too my friend. Practice doesn't make perfect, but it gets you closer. Haha

[@cdlund2840]

I carry a pocket knife, small flashlight, cotton bandana, flip phone, small OC spray clipped to a pocket, small front pocket wallet and a 38 snub with a 5 round quick strip in my pocket. I also wear a canvas cowboy cut Wyoming traders vest.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

That's a great load out. I will prolly add a bandana, always needed for cuts n boogers.

[@juandemarko8348]

I carry the Swiss army executive for the scissors tooth pick and tweezers, I have a Spyderco salt 2 in pocket and a bear and sons balisong in my boot. I live in Florida so the corrosion resistance is very necessary.

[@truthseeker139]

I love knives though, I can't help but go crazy. 😂

[@juandemarko8348]

As far as pistols go I've been trying multiples and different sizes calibers and carry style and my favourite is the Ruger security six with a 9 o clock cross draw. It's been my favourite since the late 80s and yes I've tried out multiple handguns . The SIG Sauer 226 is much easier to carry but I just prefer the security six because of the 30+ year's I have with it

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

When it comes to conceal carry, a person should carry what works best for them, you're smart to try out a few and then stick with the one you liked best

[@jakejudson8578]

So cool!

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Thank you!

[@froggergoat]

I was like man why does this guys name sound familiar? I love your music! Great content

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

That's great! Thanks man.

[@Philippians--vz1mi]

G'day mate, new subber here from my little farm in Queensland Australia. First off that .38 five shot looked a nice sidearm mate, I've always had a soft spot for .38 snubbies, secondly, your boy is a crack shot, his name is Haggard (Merl?), & he's wearing a John Deer hoodie, may I say hats off to you & your wife sir for raising them right! May Almighty God bless you all, keep you all & protect you all, take care sir.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Thanks for tuning in my friend. I love the snubs, small enough to carry easily and still be a revolver. Yes, he is named after Merle. He's a solid kid.

[@Philippians--vz1mi]

Yes, I agree mate, named after Mr Haggard I thought, yep seems like it mate 👍🙏. I used to be a rock/blues singer songwriter for over 20 years, but simple life on the farm here for me is all I want, as Ronnie from Lynard Skynard once sang so beautifully, "a simple kind of man" just my Holy Bible, me, my beloved dogs, my farm & my Indian motorcycle, thats just fine by me, a wife a children sounds lovely, but as The Good Lord Jesus Christ had it figured, that beautiful blessing just wasn't in the cards I was delt when sitting at felt & playing this strange ol poker game called life, but I only want what my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ wants me to have, dont need anything else 😀👍take care & may Almighty God bless you all, friend. Take care. ​@@MATTMASONMUSIC

[@Philippians--vz1mi]

​@@MATTMASONMUSIC& apologies for forgetting the "e" on the end of Merles name earlier too.

[@NewBeganningsAgain]

Hey quick comment. But you ever thought about carrying two wallets. Your main and a mock wallet with expired cards few dollars cash. Guy tried to rob me at knife point. I threw the mock wallet and as he bend down to grab it I drew on him. He ran away. But it saved me from harm or doing harm and further escalation

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

I have thought about it, but not something that makes sense for me. I'm not in a city enough for that to be a concern. If I were, it would make more sense.

[@gagebrewster6189]

Do you think a multitool is worth carrying or no?

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

I think they can be for sure. I have a Leatherman multitool, that sometimes I carry and sometimes I don't. These are my everyday items, different scenarios need different tools.

[@gagebrewster6189]

@ Gotcha, Thanks for the info!

[@heyoldtime8969]

@gagebrewster6189 Yes it is. You don't need to spend a lot of money on one. I got a WorkPro 18 in 1 on Amazon 25 bucks. I took it out. And I beat the shit out of it. After that i bought 3 more.

[@JosephAllen-d2e]

I don't think they are worth carrying.

[@flmcotriplet]

Fenix makes some nice lights, especially now with usb-c charging.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

I'll check them out. I always need and enjoy have a good quality flashlight around.

[@CowboySurvival]

Having also worked with horses for years, I can relate to using the blunt-pointed cutting tool on a lead rope. The last thing ANY of us want to ever do is harm one of our horses.....they are like family and surprisingly frail, sometimes. Given how thick they are, I would think it would take a LONG time to cut through a lead rope.a lead rope would take a LONG time to cut, I would think. Is there a reason why you wouldn't just use a quick release knot where the rope attaches to the trailer?

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Personally I don't tie horses in trailers i have, but its not the norm for me, but am around enough people that do. Usually those people always just have a standard lead. I keep that knife sharp enough to almost shave with, so it could cut thru fast enough.

[@paulyoung4814]

Enjoyed

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Thank you

[@Kitkat-g8f1t]

phone , pew, knife, rope , beans, Bible

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Simple and easy

[@ariocrugh3960]

What store in Gatlinburg? Do you remember ?

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

I cannot remember. I do remember it was tucked away off the main strip in, I believe, a little area called "the village shops" The shop itself had one of those doors that has an upper and a lower half to the door. The had boots, wallets, etc. It was a pretty small place.

[@Kinginwar]

I live in Canada self defense is long gone

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Come on South!

[@juandemarko8348]

Trudeau resigned so hopefully things will get better up there

[@geraldroberts4721]

Care to elaborate how a trigger is "accidently" pulled, or did you mean negligently pulled? There is a huge difference and on that DAO revolver you were using for reference, there's absolutely no excuse for that trigger to be pulled unless intended.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

Don't overthink the statement. The point is I keep that particular cylinder load empty.

[@dwhallon21]

Ice cream sandwich after spaghetti. What a deaL

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

That kid eats an ice cream sandwich everyday. Haha

[@CarharttCowboy]

I understand you feel the need to be armed to protect your loved ones, but it's unfortunate that in your country you need one. Here in 🇨🇦 we generally don't need to arm ourselves

[@NewBeganningsAgain]

It’s not just due to being able to protect ourselves and loved ones. The constitution is taken very serious by many in this country. And many stand behind it. We have the most alienable rights and freedoms in the world and we exercise them and stand behind them so we never lose them. Think of it like being practice makes perfect. But in some places throughout America there are some pretty crime ridden areas unfortunately. Usually here if you keep to yourself. You’re usually okay though.

[@NewBeganningsAgain]

You may be a part of America in the near future if Trump has his way. I’m hoping not but if you do become a part of it. We will welcome you with open arms and you will get all our freedoms including the 2nd amendment.

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

It's not unfortunate, it's a right. A right that I value highly. It's not protection from "bad guys" only. My dad was out on a walk in a rural area and a vicious dog came to attack, he saved himself much harm by being armed.

[@JoshuaKorsch-yk8nb]

Its easy to say you don't need one until you do. Even up here in Canada.

[@CowboySurvival]

The thing that would come concern me about this video is that the child at the end is within reach of the gun.....not sure how KZbin would feel about that.

[@MichaelSquares]

I am willing to bet this man has taught his child to respect firearms, and as for youtoob, who cares...

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

If they said something I could edit that out, but the oldest boy their is a better shot than most grown men I know. The little guy, couldn't grab it fast enough, nor would he. At 3 he's safer around guns than the average adult

[@CowboySurvival]

@ don't get me wrong. I don't have a problem with the video. I am just not sure how the KZbin people will react. They can be unreasonable at times.

[@Hunting4Hookers]

Great video! Just found your channel! You have a new subscriber! 👊🏻🙏😁👍🏻

[@MATTMASONMUSIC]

I appreciate it!