Every Day Convenience Kit : My Altoids Dad EDC Tin

Had a few people ask me abut the "Suburban Dad Survival Kit" I put together, so I thought I'd walk through it. These are items that I find myself needing on a regular basis, and in some cases just to be prepared for what a day with active kiddos might bring me, that I always hated having to buy on the go or wait until I got home to find. What's useful to you? What would you substitute or drop? An EDC should be about what YOU need and find yourself wishing you had!

[@phillipmerritt1428]

I’ve been watching Altoids survival kits/EDC since 2004 this is one of the best if not the best all-around kit practical. If you’ve got kids and I’ve got seven grandkids. Really enjoyed it I don’t understand why you’ve had so few views but I’m gonna pass it on if you don’t mind. It’s a little long. But a great video believe I’ve watched it two or three times. Thank you

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

Glad you enjoy it! feel free to pass it along- or suggest some more good ones! It is definitely a long one. I tend to ramble, and this one was off the cuff as it was. I think there's probably a lot of skip arounds on the viewing, and that's ok. I just hope I can offer at least 1 or 2 good suggestions for folks wanting to make life easier for themselves.

[@animula6908]

I carry a lot of handy stuff on a binder ring. Safety pins, hair elastic, a ten bead rosary ring, and little stuff like that. My mom, grandma, and great grandma taught me to keep a few things around you can count on in an emergency. A bandana, a rain bonnet. We love the small and multifunctional in my family. Thanks for giving me some additional ideas.

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

I'm always fiddling with my key ring carry options. Sounds like some keen ladies!

[@Pritam043]

​@@ConansEasyDadCarry I am making Altoids stationary kit. Please suggest - 1) Liquid glue which can be used repeatedly 2) Transparent tape which can be cut without scissors 3) compact slim stapler

[@tonyrome655]

Great kit. I carry a similar dad kit. If you wear a ball cap, you can put a couple of the long zip ties inside the head band (guess it will work with any hat with a headband). You will never know they are there until you need them.

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

Got a couple in there already lol! I'd love to see your kit too! Snap a pic or video and @ me on twitter! @Conan_Lybarian

[@shadesofgray5476]

I love how you talk about being prepared for your kids. What a thoughtful Dad! I like your kit, lots of good ideas.

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

Thanks! If it was just me, I'm sure I'd just carry a knife and rub dirt in everything like a heathen 😂 The family is the real reason I became interested in EDC like this in the first place

[@jaybird8748]

Nice, well thought out little altoids kit dude! Really enjoyed the video, it gave me some great ideas. Cheers!

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

Thanks!

[@bushcraftstalker2537]

Well, great kit. You got yourself another subscriber.

[@pueblodove]

those flashing balls are cool!

[@TBEDC]

Bringing it way back

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

The one that started it all lol

[@tddstl3166]

I also carry the compressed towel. Thx for the upload.

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

I LOVE these things. I keep a tube of them in both cars and with me when I go on any walk or hike.

[@pueblodove]

I think it's a great kit! I love kits!

[@Jaden.Katarn]

I’ve been slowly getting stuff to make a similar kit, and you have items in yours that I hadn’t thought of. Thanks for making this video!

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

Glad you dig it!

[@RandysWSG]

Good kit

[@nightowl7052]

Great kit! Can see you really thought it through. As a suggestion get some of those trick birthday candles, because they will give light and if the wind blows won’t blow out very easy, and also especially in your toiletries tin, maybe glue a small mirror to the inside bottom or inside lid for seeing if you get something in your eye, or signaling

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

I did an update for the tin I carry these days, and a trick candle goes in ALL my kits now. I've been thinking of a mirror of some sort, I just haven't figured out how I want to do it yet.

[@glenmo1]

I also carry a mini Bic lighter in all my emergency kits.. I take a tiny zip tie and wrap it around and underneath the button of the lighter so that the gas can't leak out accidentally..

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

I've tried that a few times as I've seen that in a lot of carries, but mine always cinch themselves tight! I've even had to throw a few lighters away because of breaking them trying to get the zip tie off!

[@nightowl7052]

Also there is glow in the dark spray paint and spray your tent lines or mark a trail back to camp,

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

I might try to find a glow in the dark paint pen or something like that for hiking actually. Good idea!

[@grumpyoldphart7325]

Nice “possibles” kit.

[@BigggRoss]

I prefer to use the Sucrets tin as it is about the same size just a little deeper. I know it is a little shorter in width but that depth works better for me

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

I haven't even thought of Sucrets since I was a kid! I'll have to find a tin and play around with it

[@davidlee8551]

Good ideas. Thanks!

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

Thanks!

[@mikeseagrave3612]

a positive cornucopia of gadgets

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

Took a lot of adding and subtracting before getting everything I like in it. I've actually modified it slightly just to fit my EDC more and more.

[@mikeseagrave3612]

@@ConansEasyDadCarry well done

[@mojobartle817]

Get ur straws from mc donalds😂😂😂😂 sorry was having a laugh we have paper straws in all our Maccas. Im from mew zealand. Actually thinking about it now. I havnt seen a plastic straw in a long time.

[@glampervanadventures1117]

Nice kit

[@sparrowflying864]

Really good kit. But don't count on those storm matches in wet conditions. If you have a way to do it add a cotton ball infused with Vaseline or Vicks. Good to get a fire going or chapped lips lol. Dry fast lighting tinder is very important.

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

You're not wrong! But this is my Every Day Convenience carry. There just isn't a good way to cram something like that in here. I actually carry a "fire starting kit" when camping/hiking as well, and wrap this in electrical tape around the lid. You're very right though- have GOOD DRY TINDER that lights easily when going out!

[@manonamission2000]

Bonus points if the candle lights itself back up after it is blown out 😂

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

Didn't have one in at the time, but trick candles are in all my kits now. Good for a laugh AND emergencies. Mostly of the "It's your birthday!?" variety, but still good for harsh conditions.

[@igorchichkin509]

Cool 😎

[@mojobartle817]

I got the survival bracelet from wish or ali express and the fero rod fell out with out me even noticing. But it has the same features and a torch too. So i know u get what u pay for lol.

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

Thanks for checking this one out! This was literally the inspiration for doing this channel! The risk of going budget is always there, but at the same time, I'd rather go cheap and find something I like, THEN invest if it's actually worth it.

[@Castleknight]

@ 17:08 - where can we purchase the small spherical strobe lights?

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

sorry for the long link, but: www.amazon.com/JJGoo-Balloons-Colorful-Flashing-Birthday/dp/B082ZMDHH9/ref=pd_day0fbt_img_1/135-9087076-7709223?pd_rd_w=XUHgP&pf_rd_p=bcb8482a-3db5-4b0b-9f15-b86e24acdb00&pf_rd_r=AJ95G99SX66SV0CB0A5E&pd_rd_r=02e56234-9e89-47a4-80d6-2e13670776bb&pd_rd_wg=YB5Zy&pd_rd_i=B082ZMDHH9&psc=1 And the glow sticks: www.amazon.com/PartySticks-Bulk-Mini-Sticks-200pk/dp/B08CR725WM/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=200+mini+glow+sticks&qid=1638296603&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFKMDNMODRWM0JFRFkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAyNTY3ODAxUEYxMkRZTUZDMk9VJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwODkzOTUzVFZZQlpEUDFXTE9OJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[@Castleknight]

@@ConansEasyDadCarry Thanks!

[@wirawhitebelt7364]

👍

[@puppiesarepower3682]

You should put those eyeglass screws inside a straw. You'll be less likely to lose them.

[@terrikemp8751]

Where do you get the little strobe lights? I can't find them on Amazon, or Walmart. I may be just putting in the wrong key words. I tried (mini strobe light) (micro strobe light) (nano strobe light) I keep getting either party lights or car lights. I'm not getting anything that is small enough to put in an emergency tin.

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

I dropped the link a few times in the comments, but they may be dead links by now. I searched "nano balloon strobe lights and found a ton of options. This might help though! amzn.to/3U32Yoz

[@chanman916]

Where can I get that mini strobe light?

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

Dropped the link a couple times- but just in case: www.amazon.com/JJGoo-Balloons-Colorful-Flashing-Birthday/dp/B082ZMDHH9/ref=pd_day0fbt_img_1/135-9087076-7709223?pd_rd_w=XUHgP&pf_rd_p=bcb8482a-3db5-4b0b-9f15-b86e24acdb00&pf_rd_r=AJ95G99SX66SV0CB0A5E&pd_rd_r=02e56234-9e89-47a4-80d6-2e13670776bb&pd_rd_wg=YB5Zy&pd_rd_i=B082ZMDHH9&psc=1

[@edwardfletcher7790]

The huge outside pen is pretty dumb. Electrical tape is cheap junk compared to duct tape. The rest is good, but you need a Fresnel lens card and the rubber bands should be replaced with strips of inner tube, because it's an excellent wet weather fire tinder. A better model Swiss Army knife has a pen and Philips driver.

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

You're not wrong that the pen is a little goofy (though very comfortable to use), and the rubber bands are only so-so as far as usefulness. The SAK could definitely use an upgrade, but I didn't want to go out and spend $20 for a "just in case" tin that would also add more bulk. You make very solid points though! The point of this video and the kit itself is cheap "everyday" around the house stuff that can be thrown together to be useful. I plan to make a couple more EDC: Every Day Convenience videos soon for some of the other stuff I carry regularly.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

@@ConansEasyDadCarry The strength of your choices is represented by the number of my suggested upgrades 👍 Personally I carry half a carpenter pencil...😉 My own EDC had been greatly refined after discovering the MeZillch channel.

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

@@edwardfletcher7790 I'll check it out! Thanks for the edc and channel suggestions!

[@thebluegrass]

Where did you get those small light up balls from. More that likely Amazon, but what's the name of them if you don't mine. Thanks in advance.

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

Left a link below in another comment, but just in case- www.amazon.com/JJGoo-Balloons-Colorful-Flashing-Birthday/dp/B082ZMDHH9/ref=pd_day0fbt_img_1/135-9087076-7709223?pd_rd_w=XUHgP&pf_rd_p=bcb8482a-3db5-4b0b-9f15-b86e24acdb00&pf_rd_r=AJ95G99SX66SV0CB0A5E&pd_rd_r=02e56234-9e89-47a4-80d6-2e13670776bb&pd_rd_wg=YB5Zy&pd_rd_i=B082ZMDHH9&psc=1 Again, sorry for the long link. No idea how to shorten it

[@thebluegrass]

@@ConansEasyDadCarry I appreciate your time. Thanks again

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

@@thebluegrass No Problem! Anything to help someone build out their edc!

[@holybathook]

Dad kit = mostly fire starting supply

[@mojobartle817]

Can any one tell me if i can buy tweezers the same size as the mini pocket knofe there? I havnt got any for my edc. And have a kid and always need tweezers.

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

At this point, Amazon has a lot of tweezers. But I just end up using my SAK tweezers 9 times out of 10 anyways anymore.

[@mojobartle817]

@@ConansEasyDadCarry yeah Amazon's too expensive with shipping. I'd pay more in shipping than a product lol.

[@arlenestanton9955]

We don’t need a million example how to use these things, a primary use is all that is needed

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

You're not wrong! lol I can get long winded if I'm not paying attention. But there's also always a starting place for the EDC hobby, and if I can share something that might be useful then unfortunately I'm probably going to ramble 😉

[@joedirt6073]

Cash in the tin for an EDC is a waste. Your wallet, money clip, sock and hat can do that. A patch? Mabe but if this is only edc , not really necessary... Chargers good Storm matches in an EFC? You don't have multiple fire starters in your vehicle an on your person? Cooking hot dogs in the backyard should not need your EDC carry tin Don't need coins in an EDC...you have pockets EDC doesn't need B day candle Mini glow stick in EDC? Putting the tent up? You keep a tent in the EDC tin?

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

Cash and coins because I hate carrying them on me Matches as back up and because I'm not always in my car. Glow sticks for night time activities and because of the kiddos. No tent in *this* edc tin 😉 The point is just to have a grab and go random kit that has what I usually don't have on me. It's a hobby friend, not an advertisement for a Bear Grylls survival kit 😁

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

I WILL stand behind the candle. I've used this candle 3 times already for impromptu birthday surprises. It is good back up for fire/light as well.

[@shadesofgray5476]

I carry money in EDC because it stays in there for emergencies, no matter what. It's too easy to spend a wad, thinking oh I'll go to the atm later.

[@triptonmiller8532]

Too much useless information.