How to build the perfect EDC for you.

[@kummiekins]

This video accidentally became a ‘what to get for the men in your life’ video. Greatly needed and couldn’t have come at a better time; husband’s birthday coming up and I’ve got ideas now.

[@gtbkts]

It's Christmas now and my Pa could use a couple few things he talks about.

[@Haruka-ey7rt]

That pocket notebook is great As a student who choose to reduce phone usage as much as possible, I find those notebooks very helpful

[@JM-mn7iq]

Flowfold Wallet is an awesome one for a minimalist. I use a ranger band (heavy rubber band) to hold the less used cards and backup cash, then leave my three most used cards loose in front. That system has worked well for years. Keeps cards clean to, for the working folks.

[@LukmanMannir]

This is my first video from this channel and I'm enjoying it, I will subscribe!! I'm trying to figure it out which wallet to purchase and also other things to add to my EDC, i'm kinda new with this, I just kept it simple hahah

[@Ethanxz1969]

Got you, I keep my EDC basic, some things I can carry in my pockets and that's it. When I got my actual wallet, was even better. Got a VN100 from Vionentus. And now, am thinking to get a slingback or something, so I can have more things for my daily use.

[@MichaelMHl5]

@@Ethanxz1969 Ofc only if you're going to use all of those things, if not, then keep it simple for real. Don't force it because there's a lot of EDC content outhere.

[@EmmaW0222]

@@Ethanxz1969 My husband owns a nike slingback and he can't go out anywhere without it

[@CJacks_61]

@@MichaelMHl5 i have the same thought like, it depends totally on each person but sometimes why keep getting things you don't use around? doesn't make sense lol

[@СлишкомКлассный]

I edc a UAV for some aerial reconnaissance, because you know how a life of edc goes, also sometimes i edc armor plates and termite you guys know it right

[@DragonsinGenesisPodcast]

During 13 years as a trucker I carried the Skeletal CX with the 154CM blade every single day for over a million miles. It's seen constant use and still holds up. I've also used D2 extensively and can confirm that it's a workhorse steel.

[@isangBahraini]

Utmost respect and admiration for your thought processes and vision for creating this and all your videos. Your humble, zen-like approach and tone are captivating, and you are very influential with your knowledge and command of words. Keep on keeping on fam. Love from Bahrain

[@DesertDetective]

D2 and 1095 are 2 of my favorite steels on pocket knives. I own around 300 knives and counting. What many are too young to know is D2 was once considered a premium steel before today's much more complex premium steels. D2 is a true workhorse steel perfectly balancing toughness and resilience. Whenever I see anyone dogging on D2, I know they are merely echoing others who base their negative perceptions purely on price points. D2 is simply a mass-produced steel on a scale larger than all of today's premium steels combined, which equates to a much lesser expensive price point. D2 is a workhorse steel for the working person and not just expensive pocket candy for opening Amazon packages.

[@InnD135]

Great perspective, mind sharing your top 3 favorites for D2 knifes?

[@marcusa3177]

One thing I'd really love to have in a EDC torch is the red LED. People think the red LED is a gimmick, but nothing preserves your night vision like that red LED. You can reserve the high-lumen torch to flashbang someone when in a pinch XD Couple of watch-related points: - what's that gorgeous single-pass NATO on the SKX? I love them NATO straps, and the SKX platform is such a strap monster. You can get a totally new watch just by swapping out the strap for a bracelet or another strap - worth keeping an eye out: Seiko is releasing an Alpinist GMT. 3-day power reserve, 200m water resist, sapphire glass with AR coating, ultra-hard finishing, all the mid-range Prospex goodies. The catch is that it's a caller GMT, and that the original colorway (gold hands on sunburst green dial) is a JDM exclusive. But that, for me, would probably be *the* GADA watch. Dress, field, travel (or anything that requires you to track two time zones), even some water time? Yes please.

[@DaWolf805]

RovyVon have several options for EDC flashlights with secondary red LEDs. They are usually on the side and are designed for flood, not throw, but they are indeed quite useful for preserving that night vision. Personally I use the A8 Gen 4 with the White/Red/UV side lights, and I keep it on my keychain.

[@JanisOnTheFarmette]

I’ve been using the Carhartt canvas wallet with zipper for a few months. For short lists and quick notes, I slipped some blank business card-sized card stock into the rear horizontal slip pocket and added an adhesive pen loop to that same pocket. Didn’t even have to adhere it - friction holds it nicely in place. Added a Fisher space pen to the loop. Great little compact system that would be fine for a pocket, but I mostly use with a slim cross-body bag. (BTW, I love fountain pens and carry a three-pen sleeve with my planner, but I don’t have them on me ALL the time.) That Lochby looks tempting!

[@BabyCovid]

2:01 those are brass knuckles disguised 😂😂

[@ropro9817]

Another brilliant video! ❤ By deconstructing your rationale for each piece, I've learned a bunch of new things to consider!

[@sethbucy]

Great job, love your content. Thank you for sharing your EDC kit alternative.

[@jatv8791]

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[@carlopoli9067]

Excellent and convincing presentation (as well as video editing). I like the reassuring and moderate tone, the fluent but not aggressive verbal speed of expression, qualities that are very rare among bloggers/youtubers. I have just one small consideration, strictly personal: I got the shivers when, pointing at the (beautiful) dial of the Seiko watch, you use as a pointer the blade of the Tanto, sharper than a razor. Unless the Seiko's dial glass is made of unbreakable sapphire, it would be enough to touch it with that blade to scratch it irreparably...

[@richJimZ888]

This video rocks as all of your videos do. Though I'm retired, I still love my EDC and still carry them today. I no longer work but volunteer and my EDC is still relevant today. Love your videos so keep making them as I look forward to viewing them.

[@dionaditya3820]

Thank you for this video. I've started to declutter my EDC for the past 3 months and this video helped me even further to put utilitarian thinking to my EDC setup. As i will not put (more) less usefull but tacticool / cool gears 😅

[@rantingfatman4555]

The Cold Steel Code 4 tanto is S35VN steel and comes in at just over a hundred bucks. Great knife, I have the clip point and love it. It's the thinnest folder I have, and fits in just about any pocket. Since this video has released, there are a few new Civivi options for D2 steel that have a flipper tab and button lock (but I think they lack the metal scale option, I only saw in G10).

[@kriscarv5708]

I purchased the SPEC-DNT at the beginning of the year and love it! It’s so useful especially with hands full with a baby and toddler at times. I would 1000% recommend it. (No typo. I mean 1000%)

[@SanjeetMoulic]

for pocket knife, i carry a swiss knife because it is sharp,durable,corrosion ressistant and it also has a lot of tools.

[@willeniumfalcon]

Chums surfshort wallet is another good alternative to the Carhartt. Two zippered storage areas and a keyring. Awesome content as always 🤙

[@Hai-tj9sv]

I like this channel,sharing exquisite small objects in daily life ❤

[@denakelley4363]

I use a leather business card holder for my EDC wallet. It's a lot like the Belroy that you show first, and saves you about $47. I'm a huge fan of that TUP 1000 flashlight. I have one, and I love it.

[@BlakeAStoffel]

Sebenza has been my go to for years. Highly recommend if you can get your hands on it.

[@matthewm1615]

That RovyVon carabiner is awesome!

[@nmatheis]

Love that you did this. Gave me some new gear to look at which is always fun! The only thing I'm missing here is what you carry the gear in...

[@brayden1037]

Been looking for a video like this, awesome content

[@InzoSan]

I love watching your videos while meal prepping lol

[@Busyshark92]

Love that notebook and pens!

[@adamrivera195]

D2 steel is actually really good, holds an edge and fairly easy to sharpen.

[@plausible.deaniability]

What a fantastically put together video. Amazing sir.

[@CrispyTuckley]

Excellent idea for a video when your EDC doesn't change! Thank you for this!

[@northstarbrooks]

I love my Civivi elementum, been using it for 2 years and it’s been pretty reliable. I need to sharpen it though. Great value for the price. Great video as always

[@maxlvledc]

This idea is boss...I may Try this concept myself

[@christopherphillips2708]

Thumbs up, your watch pick was perfect. Amazing watch.

[@rlfstr]

My Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical watch has a built-in flashlight, which I never thought I would really use but it always comes in handy and it's always attached to my wrist basically. And I don't really need a flashlight in my bag now!

[@marktyler3381]

I thoroughly recommend the lumentop 2 flash light, or torch. It's a rock solid AA or 1450 light just as good as the top brands.

[@Ambicrush]

I'd appreciate it if you could also detail on how to carry edc items. For instance, I want to carry my organiser and pens everywhere I go. But I don't want bulging pockets.. so some ideas on how to carry would be nice.

[@IM1deadMONEY]

Great video! I enjoyed and appreciated your thorough explanation! As of September 2023 the Nitecore light is on sale for $50, I think I'm going to pick one up! I love the fact that it has a built-in display for battery status. Does it come with that little carabiner built onto it, cuz that thing is nice too! I'm a reverse tonto blade kind of guy myself, WAY easier to sharpen 😊. Keep up the good work!

[@Owlbot]

I've been rocking the Saddleback Leather front pocket wallet, the same one, for over a decade now. HIGHLY recommend it.

[@Akella1986]

Thank God. Another EDC vid!

[@therealjasonseidel]

As the inventor of the antimicrobial pocket tool ( The Copper Shark ) I would love to trade one of your version for one of mine. I love seeing different versions of my creation in people’s EDC.

[@Khalmoon]

I just built out my EDC and techpack setup! Rocking the dual lamy as well.

[@t0tobi]

Thansk for the Inspo Maurice, got me the Lamy and Civivi Elementum.

[@annissim4]

I'm a huge sucker for my Victorinox Deluxe Tinker, as it serves for most of my daily use needs (LOVE those pliers), but if I had to switch it for a blade, I would go for a kiridashi, cause it covers my package opening and scraping needs (besides my must have of looking non threatening)

[@janetgray2184]

Great ideas

[@logangore6171]

The Benchmade 940 Osborne in S90V and Carbon Fiber handle is my EDC blade. It has the reverse tanto style. Very tough.

[@ricfraser7436]

Did you know that Seiko is coming out with an alpinist GMT, given your use case that would be the perfect watch for you. Great video as always

[@littlebigcubing6062]

I've been using the carhartt wallet without the zipper and have had no issues with anything falling out, so I would probably chose the non-zippered version for me because the zipper would scratch my phone in my sling

[@dennisalbers2]

Another well thought out, informative video! Awesome!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Steve.Alex32]

Hey man! Love the vids! I just recently came across this wallet brand out of Oakville, Ontario: Oaktown leather. From what I've seen of your carry, I think you'd dig it! I bought one of their chestnut oak wallets a few years back and has been holding up amazingly! Keep up the great work!!!

[@joelferrer2513]

Great video Maurice! The alpinist is such a beautiful watch, definitely one of my favorites

[@parkjoe1]

great episode, thank you. Question - with all the travel that you do, how are you able to not have your pocket knives/etc. confiscated at security checks? (context - i had my swiss army tool with dinky blade and scissors taken away from my carry-on in Japan)

[@mal1k0]

Was waiting for your videos. Need more videos my friend. 😚

[@hirothehero_jp]

Beautiful EDC mate.

[@Merlin-JW]

Your flashlight (or torches as we call them here in UK) are exactly the same as mine. TUP on my car keys and WM2 edc.

[@jessong1111]

Yet another great video! Absolutely love the look of the Carhartt wallet. Seriously considering it!

[@arcadeblast4752]

Question. Minimal travel EDC vs leisure edc ultimate preparation? Understand what I’m getting at ? 😊

[@ChrisDemers23]

Absolutely fantastic video. You've given me LOTS to think about. Thank you.

[@hedgemowerman]

For regular guys who can’t afford a $300 knife, something like a Buck 444 or Gerber Remix work perfect. Those are my edc’s.

[@esquebee]

lochby pocket journal is also an excellent passport holder

[@RMA_432_]

Tactile Turn products are top notch. I own two, and just yesterday was looking for my third. 😅

[@BernieBrooks]

I always enjoy your videos. I wish the Lochby Pocket Journal was bigger so it could hold a 5 x 8 pad of paper. Otherwise, I would have bought one after viewing this video. I did add some of the other items to my xmas wish list, however.

[@Leviatan09]

Nice video! I like your earthy color style, by the way how do you archive used field notes booklets, do you have a system for that?

[@imcatgarcia]

Love the video, glad I decided to watch it

[@willyromney]

This vid was recommended for some reason and I found out that there's a bunch of weirdos that like to carry way too much stuff with them

[@jlovesj3335]

😂 I'm known as bag lady

[@kjve9009]

here is next challenging video: what are the best Car EDC, that you have put in your car for organization, safety, and accessibility. (this includes tool boxes if you do have one in your car.) I will Definity take this video into good use since I am now in college for Mechanical Engineering. another idea could be Dorm organization, cuz my room sucks. I did 12 room iterations, and i feel I'm still unorganized.

[@Noid1220]

The Seiko Alpinist is just one of the best watches ever made imho.

[@gtbkts]

I gotta cheap asf metal match/keyring from xeifi. I never use the match part. But it becomes a sriker and flint plus wick if I take it apart. I tried the product like it was intended and can tell it's cheap asf. So, I use it as a key ring and know I can easily make a fire with it till the fuel runs out, Then take it apart for a spark/fire starter for quite awhile after. It's a decent enough keyring. It's mostly to hold 4 special keys for my job.

[@AThirstyPhilosopher]

I love the insight into your thought processes when choosing items. Thank you!

[@princearthur4946]

Excellent presentation!

[@lilsweeny1678]

Cool video! Your voice is soothing btw😊

[@brokeboytactical4397]

I really like how you covered every spectrum of budget. We talked about the Chris Reeves sebenza we talked about the Benchmade bailout and we talked about the Civivi elementum 👍 not a huge fan of your selection in flashlights they're a little more flash than practical but this was your EDC not mine. I much prefer Fenix flashlights 👍 it's literally a One-Stop shop. If you get the PD 25r you got to work light a tactical light and an EDC light. This was just really f****** solid bro sorry for my language but the f word was necessary very f****** solid video 👍

[@JJ-fromDK]

okay, this was a nice video, what about a low - mid - and top tier budget EDC equipment

[@travelingwithjoe216]

As always, a very well thought out and interesting video, thank you!

[@SeanKelly35]

I've been loving my Lochby pocket notebook case, and I'm thinking of trying to use it as a wallet. Since I also to carry a separate wallet, I sometimes leave the notebook at home and then regret not having it on me when an idea strikes, but if I keep my essentials in it, I'll have to bring it everywhere with me. The only thing is that since it's so large, I have to take it out of my pocket when I sit down, so that'd be my wallet on the table/desk all the time...maybe a little bit more risky for losing it or something. Worth an experiment though!

[@idkhowtoright479]

3:19 "stabbing through thicker rubber materials" ummmmm are you slashing tires?

[@ShannonDoud-b4h]

My new EDC knife is one I think I will stay with. Swiss Tech Micarta flipper from walmart. I carried A Kershaw Blur since 2010 with the actional knife for a couple weeks. What do you think on this knife. Its selling like crazy!

[@douglaskay287]

Great video, I was wondering what the strap is on your SKX007?

[@AustenR23]

I would just add a Kore Essential belt to all this for some support and perfect fit.

[@christopherphillips2708]

The only thing about elelmentum, I loved it, BUT...I found it to be not safe and lock failure. Great knife, just not safe and I gave it away.

[@zach3699]

Subd. Best edc video ive seen yet.

[@angeloreyes357]

Main issue about edc's theres always something in ur mind that u have to add and remove in that bag and sometimes its very frustrating😅😅

[@peterdecroos1654]

love that crabener but not sure of you can take that on a place thanks to the blade

[@jamesburwash5635]

Excellent video I am going to check out a few things, more on that later. Cheers Vancouver Island Canada

[@corail53]

Good set up for you but it is a bit outdated for those who want to copy. The alpinist is hard to find for under 800$ these days because of it's ridiculous ramp up in value after being discontinued. It is still just a 300$ watch but people went nuts over it for some reason. If you are a canuck you can no longer import the benchmade knife as customs once again changed the rules for knives and will confiscate them if you try to import them.

[@Gamewithstyle]

Honest question. Every person has an edc. I’ve got one, but it’s mostly keys, phone, and wallet. I recently added a pocket notebook/pen, and I have to keep my insulin pump in my pocket. I was watching this video and thinking “hmmmm, yeah I could clip my knife next to my pen”, but then you got to the notebook. Yours is huge! How are you fitting all this in your pants?

[@varunsandesh3233]

Love your videos dude

[@Zeus23oo]

soo...About the book, yeah. This is the first video of yours that I watch, and I just notice that the plane and two pencils that are cliped to the book is quite resemble a spesific event at 11st September

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Really all very nice >>>>>> Thank you .

[@colleentrodge1968]

Hey i got some flashlights you recommended and they look way bigger in your video, can i be so rude as to suggest putting a ruler by the products you rec? Thanks!!

[@seanahern9160]

Do you have any videos that feature grid organizers? I think I've perused them all :) thank you!

[@syafiq271]

the moment you mentioned d2 steel I'd already know it'll be the elementum

[@michaellorenzen8200]

as far as little anchor points like your flashlight I have switched out the metal parts for a loop of small cord this is because I have had those small metal parts (especially the spring in them) fail

[@KyleBevis-u7j]

So what have you had to use those knives for in the past?

[@fresh3814]

Maurice where do you get those shirts? Big fan of your work

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

Great stuff

[@RagingHamster8330]

Hey Maurice, I live in Canada as well. Did you have trouble getting the benchmade given Canadian knife laws?

[@flextefitness4954]

I know this is an old video but I wanted to add all my rover von lights batteries had to be charged on a regular basis they wouldn't even last a few days without needing to be charged. And this is without any use. They also have a carabiner that I bought and that one broke within a year. Maybe that company has stepped up a little bit. Just wanted to mention the stuff that I bought from them was all pretty bad

[@vlvr]

Curious if you've tried any CW&T stuff. I love their Pens Type-B and -C and use their Herring Blade daily.

[@Mrletmehelp]

The notebook and pen situation though, neither of your recommendations are pocket friendly so how do you carry them or what do you recommend if the goal is “bag less”

[@theunheardprophet4315]

Would the Paper Republic le portfolio be an option for you if you couldn't use the Traveller's notebook? I'd love to buy one but the price simply throws me off. What do you think?