I put together an EPIC EDC Urban Altoids Survival Kit

[@EDC_Soldier]

Use some polishing compound and a buffing wheel on a dremel to turn the inside of the lid into a mirror. It adds zero space to your kit and is super useful. It can be time consuming, but it's worth it.

[@BestDamnEDC]

I saw this as an option. I’d do it if it were a true survival tin but this was more or less just for fun.

[@jmj5388]

Duck makes a mirror tape.

[@4Thug2Life0]

*The micro cloth is for wiping ur finger prints off the watch face after you’ve changed the band.*

[@hook_off]

SURVIVAAAAAAAAL😅

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Nice job on your Urban Altoids Kit! Very well presented. I love all of the different camera angles that you use. Cheers!

[@BestDamnEDC]

Thanks, man! Yours are definitely next level. I wanted to do this without buying much, but if I do another, I’m going to confer with you. 🤣

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

@@BestDamnEDC I thought you did a nice job leveraging all of those cool CountyComm mini tools. Making these Altoids kits is like playing Tetris For Preppers. :)

[@sda4jesus1]

Getting praise on an Altoids kit from Cliff (TheUrbanPrepper) is EPIC; the kind of things 'Bucket Lists' are made of!

[@paulotoole4950]

@@sda4jesus1 I was going to comment you should go look at the Urban Prepper. My Urban Altoids Kit is in a Krispy Kreme Mint tin because of both your influence. I carry a tin because of Urban Prepper however I also have an EDC carry which has been effected by Best Damn EDC. My tin is the basics that I always carry and for example it does not have a blade so I can remove my EDC blade if the situation warrants it (UK life for you). One thing I carry that no one else seems to is a CPR face mask.

[@danaanthereal3687]

I was going to say, this HAS to be inspired by Cliff. 😁 TUP you are the authoritative word in urban mini kits. 👍🏼

[@brunoamendes]

Great video and nice idea Taylor! I'd do some different stuff, though: include a lighter (it is more practical in urban context); leave the LM Squirt as it has almost all the needed tools (including a blade, so that would leave more space by taking the other two blades out); include a titanium toothpick, as you said; include some paracord (you can make a sleeve for the box, so no space would be needed inside); include a small D-schakle/carabiner! That would be it ;) But this is a great box and idea! Maybe some day you can make a video with submissions of this kind 👌🏻 Edit: include a paper clip! Always ;)

[@Similey6]

I got rid of my car two years ago living and working in an urban area. I just got a car for COVID/change of position. Previously, I carried a lot more as I needed to have a full first aid kit (in an altoids tin) and variety of other things. However, I’m downgrading now that I have a car, so here are my two cents (and what I’m literally putting in mine now): ear plugs (loud concert/place), $20 (pay off a bar tab if you forget your wallet), sewing needle and thread (ripping pants), hair tie, two band aids, blood stop (I get a lot of bloody noses and sometimes you need them to stop really fast before a meeting), micro fiber cloth (for glasses), alchol pads, ibuprofen, antacid, a days worth of meds (normally I carry 72 hours worth on me but slimming this down), a pen, and I may get those cables you had as my current cables wouldn’t fit.

[@hook_off]

Круто, но для похудения нужны не таблетки на 72 часа, а дефицит калорий😅

[@v1d300]

Saying, you have some interesting items 'lying around' would be an understatement. Hope you and your family are healthy and safe Taylor.

[@kadentamis9204]

are we gonna ignore how perfectly the medicine caim out of the container at 3:30

[@BestDamnEDC]

Totally planned. 🤣

[@jasonf.9862]

Hey TM, great vid as always. Imo you have a great range of tools for urban eventualities. I would add a couple one use Krazy glue tube. They are tiny and are good for cuts and repair. Your content got me serious about edc, so thank you! Take care.

[@corbinarnold5998]

How about a altoids small tin? That would be even cooler

[@corbinarnold5998]

I know that a spider o bugs fit in them well

[@BestDamnEDC]

Challenge accepted!

[@andreahenning8076]

@@bryantherocker Or, y'know, just don't buy Chinese stuff 🤷🏻‍♀️ Buy American and support our economy/businesses/people! 🇺🇸

[@875fps]

@@grumpyoldphart7325 That guy has some very impressive kits. Been watching him for years.

[@chrisclark5135]

Early in my EDC addiction, I got into watching a pile of these vids. There's dudes out there that actually magnetized every piece to the tin with tiny little micro magnets. I couldn't believe it. Taylor - do you plan to carry this or was this more of an experiment?

[@lsmith992]

Yes that's Urban Prepper. SO well organised and does regular revues on his kit.

[@dosenga24]

Does anybody make tiny chapsticks? Can’t live without that stuff.

[@danielbbq]

Oh yeah they do. Search mini chapstick.

[@jandreoni]

Reminds me, I need to pick up some Altoids!

[@nikosfilipino]

1:57 remember back in the day when people would use "ranger bands", essentially cut up pieces of inner tube?

[@instinctualevolution8787]

I still use them - on all altoid kits mandatory ....

[@kartridgekuro]

I'm curious why anyone would pick a sim tool over paperclips. paperclips have many uses and can open anything a sim tool can. why would I want a sim tool when I could have paperclips?

[@cjtaylor1977]

I always like these mint tin setups. I've used them as modular groups use for my bags that I can keep or grab and go - much smaller one for medication (but greater variety). One for first aid (wipes, etc). If there is anything that isn't carried elsewhere in my bag, (Leatherman multitool & battery packs) or EDC (key setup (cables, Sim tools) or pockets (Leatherman CS, Space Pen, handkerchiefs (the Earth equivalent of a towel.)) that could be useful I will setup a dedicated set maybe PC related (SD card etc). Good setup I liked it.

[@donfrost9457]

First off, Mr. Martin, let me say that I'm a first time viewer. Followed a KZbin recommendation, because I love the topic of EDC and I get lots of ideas that sometimes influence me to change up my carry. At 0:20, when you tipped up the Altoids tin, I thought to myself, hasn't anyone told him it's 2020 and he isn't teenager!!! I'm so glad I didn't click off, because this is one of the best pocket kits I've ever seen! I can't wait to see some more of your library of work. Definitely an LSCS for the algorithm. Second, what a great community you have on your channel. I must have read at least 100 of the comments and the feed back is incredible. Many great inclusions or substitutions that are great! Dental floss, cash and a tiny magnet, come to mind. But more impressive! Not a troll in the bunch!!! A video goes out to an active audience of nearly 150 thousand people and you couldn't find one! On the INTERNET!!! I have to DM you on one of your other sites, so you can share the secret of that one. (-; Finally, my two cents worth of suggestions: I would swap out the Leatherman micro, I can't help but feel a pair of pliers would come in handier in an urban situation like, holding down that nut while tightening the bolt with the screwdriver. at least, more so than the larger scissors, which I would want in my suburban/bordering-on-rural kit. Add in the floss, $40-100 cash (I don't have a feel for how thick the gear was already and $40 will get you an Uber back to the hotel/home, which is what something like this kit is meant for) and the magnet (or magnetize the needles, because, even in an urban setting, if you are unfamiliar with the city, it might help to know for certain which is north. Sorry for the verbosity, but what can I say: a true Boomer, through and through! LOL Keep up the great work, Best of health and success to you and the family,

[@kylebanks6162]

Love your videos! I would love to see more stuff about people’s professions and how that correlates to theirs edc’s. Like videos on different professions and there edc’s. Like an engineer’s daily carry, an office carry, a mechanics carry, a college students carry, etc.

[@adamkane7513]

What an excellent idea. My girlfriend's EDC includes several condoms, apparently they are intergral to her job as an air stewardess.

[@lawsonparkhurst]

What titanium toothpick would you have gone with?

[@davidvance3527]

The only problem I see is the Bandaids on the bottom. So when you slice yourself with the scalpel your squirting blood on everything to get to the Bandaids. 😀😎 Fun video.

[@BestDamnEDC]

🤣 good point. But I’d just dump the whole tin.

[@Joshwall87]

Heh, first. Keep it up Taylor. Can we see a bougie carry sequel any time soon? I need to know what else to buy to annoy Manfred.

[@stammyy2091]

Lol you even got the same pic like in the discord

[@HerpADerpCrew]

God damn oofred 😂

[@KevinSavageDavis]

$115 for a utility knife WTF?

[@GMTD11]

One recommendation: put all meds like alc wipes, bandaids in a zip tie bag, and put on a TOP of all that gear. It easy to take off(zippac hold all together), and pick multitool for example, but if you get cut it makes much more easier take care of yourself, not taking off all your stuff to take one bandaid from the bottom.

[@grandmasterchooda9385]

How tf you gonna fit a .45 in there?

[@m4moth]

seems like you should have some stitches in there if the scalpel is the main driver of the kit. Or at least a bunch of butterfly bandaids.

[@felixkicks]

I wrap the edge of my tin with a inch thick piece of innertube from a bike. It helps keep it water resistant and the lid shut. May sure its thick enouch to hang over the top and bottom of the tin

[@Sleepwalkyr]

The ol "Ranger band" lol

[@sh4nds1]

Great vid, for an urban edc I also include some solid cologne and ‘smints’ tic tac sized breath fresheners just in case I get called up to see the big boss

[@tass8495]

Cool kit. I love the Gerber Dime with the tweezers swapped out for a Firefly ferro rod which is wickedly sparky. Also love "Sugru" repair for urban scenarios

[@BestDamnEDC]

Sugru is life! 🙌🏻 Will keep in mind if I do another one of these.

[@clancyson]

Put Band-Aids in the back of your cell phone with a little cash. Wipes and Advil are a must/good job

[@1517the_year]

You are looking FRESH! Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it! God bless you brother.

[@magnusnordstrom9594]

Victorinox Climber fits perfect in an original Altoids tin, also i would stick thin stuff in the lid, easier to get to then, like bandaids. I’ve done several like these, watched ’Urban Prepper’ years ago....

[@animula6908]

When your gear is so compact you can’t find it anymore…you’ve succeeded yet failed. Deep, man.

[@ryewhiskeyfan5946]

I am sure there is something on the multitool or the utility knife to use on the ferro rod rather than the scalpel. As a healthcare professional I see all kinds of uses for a scalpel that size. Added it to my list of things to buy. I have always been intrigued by the idea of a micro kit. I keep playing around with building one but have not come up with MY solution yet. Thanks for the video. Well done Sir.

[@FidelCashflow_YT]

Lol, you classed up the altoids survival tin thing? That's the first one I'd carry without worrying about people calling me a wannabe MacGyver...

[@mulligan6634]

I would add a $20 or $50 bill just in case you lost wallet and or phone. Not likely but you never know.

[@draftierinfern0831]

I love this vid as always! Let’s see that watch collection now, also a wrist check would be good in every video!

[@rhysweall5248]

I enjoy watching these videos and have made me improve my edc for the better. Please keep it up Taylor. Stay safe :)

[@user-cn8sn7ld1j]

Second

[@BUONCO]

don't understand why you sound so against the altoid tin game? I think it's an essential edc item!

[@BestDamnEDC]

Not against it at all! And definitely less so after making this video. Consider me a convert. 🙌🏻

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

personally, I wouldn't put the SD card next to the magnetic pen cap. and I agree the scalpel is a bit redundant.

[@duff8402]

With the ferro rod, I'd have a few small pieces of char cloth in one of those little plastic SD card containers

[@kydd666]

The alcohol prep pads would work great in place of some char cloth plus the added bonus of being a multi use item

[@occhiodicorvo]

I would add a needle and wire for sewing, and a whistle.

[@tonyv8925]

Ok, here is a suggestion: Take a plastic soda straw and cut it to length to fit in your Altoid tin. Next, take a pair of needle nosed pliers and grip one end of the straw, leaving about 1/8" sticking out the other side of the jaws. Take a lighter and melt the 1/8" part and then quickly squeeze it together with the pliers and hold it for about 10-15 seconds. This will seal the end of the straw. Next, squirt some anti bacterial salve into the straw leaving about 1/4" of space at the end. Repeat sealing process and oila! It will fit in your tin nicely and be there is needed.

[@21ZacDUDE]

I can’t believe how fast your channel is taking off. Seems like you just started it! Good for you Taylor.

[@skovbo65]

The scalpel blades - try at your local drugstore.

[@Mayurd53]

i made a edc altoids tin, its good to store it but if you really want to use it everyday its very difficult to take out the stuff and to put it back and the more you fill it the difficult it gets so i just swaped it with a leather pencil case its bigger than the tin but much easier to take out and put stuff

[@shortyxmoshpigx5488]

suggestion: get rid of the redundancies regarding cutting tool, maybe put a micro fixed blade in there. the buck hartsook is cheap and available in s30v with bos heat treat. another suggestion: put a rubber band (cut apart bicycle inner tube) around the tin, that way you can further utilize your ferro rod, because you have good tinder. you can also cut up that rubber further, so it makes more rubber bands. one thing i really miss in this 'loadout' is duct tape. i dont see myself leaving the house without duct tape. and i was looked at funny because of that, but everybody was happy to have me putting some of my duct tape to use when they needed it;)

[@phillipsmith1657]

First from Starkville Mississippi

[@slik560]

The Resolute mini knife is slick, but not $100 slick. This is for the “Designer EDC” crowd 😂

[@jiasunzhang8001]

I actually do bought two PS4, one for EDC and another for survival tin. You need put first aid on top of the tin instead at bottom. When you need them ,you don't want just dump everything out just for a bandaid.

[@JohnGatesIII]

The kit should supplement what's already IN your pockets.....so knife in the pocket? then you don't need a knife in the kit. Otherwise, good to go for the most part. Maybe some zip-ties or some thin line / Kevlar line to secure something if you need to. Couple of safety pins to hold two pieces of cloth together (if you tear your pants or shirt)? Remember, it's your EDC/Urban survival kit....so what do you need when you're away from home/office/vehicle? Can you fix a pair of glasses with what's in the tin? Fix your knife? Fix your watch? An altoids tin kit is something you Always carry on you.....if you put it in a bag, then you have a bag to carry larger items / more shit, you don't NEED the tin at that point.

[@DaveLikesKnives]

nice shave

[@Smootus]

I am now carrying three safety pins. And yes they come in handy!

[@tanmoykumardas2730]

I don't know why but your Altoids Tin Kit is way more realistic than "TheUrbanPrepper". This is what we call KISS (Kip It Simple and Stupid). Thanks for this video.

[@DesertKid19]

That surgical blade is an #11 blade used to remove sutures. Throw a 3/0 nylon suture in that kit and use the multitool as a needle driver and you got yourself a pretty decent laceration kit that can easily close laceration 6-12 inches in length

[@ranecote]

Been watching Urbanprepper?

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I've been watching him lately. ;)

[@dannycurtis2591]

First and foremost: that scalpel blade(known as a #11 blade in the surgical theater)is probably the most versatile blade out there. Also, it will(if you're careless)will do SERIOUS damage to human, animal, cloth, etc., tissue/material. If you ever use it, knowing ALL of this, will startle the most experienced bushcrafter. It will cut you wide open before you know you are cut!!! It's the blade that surgeons use to make small incisions in blood vessels for "grafting" OTHER vessels,, used the dura matter(outside membrane of the brain)daring surgery, and even has been popularized by You Tube "Pimple Poppers". USE CAUTION!!! Use a hemostats or pliers to change the blade!! The only field applications I can think of are(IF you are properly trained)I creating an airway, or drilling a smashed fingernail.

[@LiqdPT]

Is the watch you're wearing in this video the Damasko DC58? Does the link you have above go to the band/color you have? It looks way more silver on that website. In the video it looks more brushed titanium and I love it.

[@BestDamnEDC]

It is! Their press photos and renders definitely make it look more brushed or polished. It’s a matte finish - looks like a blasted Ti in person and I love it.

[@jamesjeffares]

I was reading the comments to find out about the watch... I knew I wasn't the only one. It is a very nice watch. Thanks!

[@ivanperak285]

I like your videos in general, but for this, i gotta say, that scalpel thing, and that box-cutter-blade-thing are a bit redundant given you have a blade on your Leatherman. Further more, even though you have gear that can read your MicroSD card, a tiny usb Flash drive (Like SanDisk Fit) are much more versatile, and usable everywhere. You can plug it in any computer, and with sd card, not so much. Also, you have tweezers on you Micra, as well as those scissors (that can clearly make do with urgent fingernail clipping). Continuing on my personal rant (my oppinion only, NHF), you also have that phillips/flathead on your Micra, so no need for that additional stand alone tool. Im just looking at this from an urban point of view. In the city, you wont need fire (unless needing to light a cigarette to a random lady, for which a small Bic lighter works better than a ferro rod). Besides that lighter, i would dump in a $20 bill, and maybe 2 quarters, also a piece of paper with ICE contacts (or engraved metal plate with the same), maybe 1-2 rubber bands and a piece of dental floss. Anyways, great channel, i envy all the gear and especially pocket knives you review which i can't afford (my EDC pocket go-to is a Victorinox Pioneer X).

[@joeyk3134]

I'd say a portable charger, micro USB with some adapters, $100 in 20s, first aid, travel size deodorant, earbuds, gum, multitool, and aspirin

[@unprofor9394]

What about, if You cut down some «Gorilla-Tape», to the height of the Tin, and wrap it on the Sides, of it? Anyways, I liked the Video!😀👍 Thank You!☺️

[@AM-dc7pv]

Replace the SD card and USB drive with a ultra portable microSD USB adapter. It'll be the same real estate as the ultra portable USB drive you already have. I'd add in a mini packet of mouth wash and capped tooth brush of some sort cuz, well, urban survival. Probably a small roll of duct tape rolled in on itself or something. A small folded plastic bag cuz you never know when you gotta bag up some water, evidence, what have you. Maybe some disposable gloves and a condom. The disposable gloves for obvious reasons and condom not just for sex but can be used for I don't know...improvised wound plug, tie up usb to swallow, maybe you EDC a pistol and gotta use whatever lubricant to clear a failure after you gtfo of situation and have a sec or maybe even the bolt of an AR, whatever. A single needle and some thread and .4mm or so monofilament. Oh, and probably some ultraportable window breaker and a window cutter and possibly a shim tool. I'd probably dump the pills into a small plastic baggy and add in one of those metal cards that have punch out lock picks.

[@MasterPhilip616]

Great tin, man. One note on the sim pins: I wear a Leatherman Tread and it has a sim pick that's just as tough as any Leatherman tool. I don't carry a sim pick anymore. I've used my Tread to size many watches on the go. It works great for watch link pin removal.

[@heithheithinson2495]

Idk what you mean by useless, I’ve got chapstick, alcohol wipes for my hands, flossing picks, gum, Tylenol, spare cash, fingernail clippers/file, tweezers, and all sorts of stuff I use everyday that I don’t want loose in my pocket. I don’t wear skinny jeans because I’m a self respecting grown man so it fits great with no aggravation. It’s extremely handy. I always carry a leatherman too so I don’t need all those other tools in the tin

[@peterolson823]

I’ve been eyeing that screwdriver for a while, just haven’t pulled the trigger on it yet. I may do so now. Thanks Taylor.

[@manfred206]

I have that scalpel key chain knife and half the time i forget i have the damn thing. Still a pretty neat knife!

[@chipcurrin]

Resolute utility knife is awesome, but not awesome enough to spend $115. Sorry, I would rather just carry a bigger one. The price is ridiculous!

[@Jaybird196]

Although this is one of the urban kits that I've seen, I'm not sure this should be called a "survival" kit :/ . Apart from a choice items, this is more of an "urban inconvenience kit", which seems to be endemic to these. No hate, I still left a like, but I'd like to see more actual emergency gear, in one these (that wouldn't be redundant to a wilderness tin). Anyway, thanks!

[@megslovesbananas]

I love this. I would absolutely carry something like this in my bag. So handy. Loved this video

[@gemo9561]

a yr+ in, what are your thoughts on the Resolute X-1? Do you know anything about them changing the name of the company and knife (now Aerocrafted Sideslip)?

[@JH-yf8xm]

Pretty cool how John C Reilly does the voiceovers for your videos

[@duvessa2003]

It’s called a “scalpel.” I guess you would use it when you perform an emergency tracheotomy...Better throw some alcohol prep pads in there with it and drinking alcohol, too!

[@bigcazz8085]

Who the hell would pay 100 bux for a mini razor knife that only holds 1 blade?!?!? 😂 Sucker...

[@mohammedshadbar5779]

Nice micro urban EDC! Where do you get the winged thumb screw attachment for the bit driver extender (@ 2.43 min.) to convert it to a screw driver?

[@hapacha3898]

Hey Taylor. I’m new to all this so dont blame me for my ignorance! That..poster(?) in the background that looks like it show blade grinds and shapes etc. how can I get my hands on one? :)

[@proteus404]

I would recommend 2 ibuprofens and 2 81mg aspirin. the aspirin can be helpful against heart attack and stroke

[@jefferyshockley4770]

Just Found you love the videos,great kit the Only thing I could think of possibly recommending would be some ranger bands.

[@earlelzy7243]

I was just thinking that you could maybe think along the 5 or 10 Cs and lose a couple of tools. It's a great kit the way it is. I would add a piece of cotton tinder, a condom for water, you already are redundant with cutting tools so lose one or two. I know it's a lot of different ways to think of this small kit as an EDC urban survival and I have seen them packaged lots of ways to aid the individual. Yours is cool though, I like it. Just a thought.

[@NaturalMystic69]

Nice kit! My mini tool combo is the original Squirt P4 (no scissors) and a Victorinox Midnite Minichamp (the one with the red translucent scales that have a pen on one side and a red flashlight when you press the other side with the Vicrotinox shield). I've used just those two tools to disassemble and then reassemble a big home office corner computer desks.

[@josephsimunek9273]

The squirt ps4 is by far my favorite multi tool I have used it so often

[@colson3853]

Exchange the scalpel for that super tiny spyderco that’s like $15/$20

[@chertweck]

Is the CountyComm TorqKey not being made anymore? I’ve been looking everywhere for it and can’t seem to find it anywhere.

[@kevindcreates]

you made the urban prepper very happy !

[@mackie32x48]

Very well presented and no bullshit. Include a $20 bill for Emergencies. Saved me a few times!

[@LancerMyMan]

If in your truck, I would add $20 in cash. Possibly could buy 3 gallons of gas…. Maybe?

[@rebeccamiller3248]

Mirror, fresnel lens, paper or couple post it notes, duct tape and a emergency blanket. You could turn the inside lid into mirror by polishing compound and a buffer. Then add couple sheets of paper preferably rite in the rain cut to size of lid to protect the mirror part rather than post it's. Cut the fresnel for fine print or fire starting. to fit add that to the the paper. Blanket and duct tape you could lash to tin with the band you have around it. Also add some water purification tablets.

[@pitdogluna7636]

The # 3 scalpel blade would serve you better... You have a vascular scalpel blade thats not safe unless you like many stitches and worse..

[@maxlitwack]

What are the dimensions of your case? are they the same as an Altoid's tin? I also like the case you've used with the topo, link?

[@MrFlyrod7]

I tape a flat razor to the inside of the lid with 2 fishing hooks. That way you have a small piece of duct tape, the razor and hooks flat and out of the way of your fingers. 😎

[@golith41]

You should make each individual kits for situations, someone might come across like for instance an active shooter kit a medkit car broke down kit lost in the woods kit spending the day in the city ect..

[@TronFnknBlow]

And carry them all on a bandoleer? Or decide what today's emergency is gonna be when leaving the house?

[@davoshaunessy3428]

One of my biggest regrets of these tiny toys is the SHARP ones all seem suspect at the airport and metal detectors ( concert entrance ) ?????

[@pjlacey3990]

You need paper. Maybe a couple sheets from a pocket notebook or a sticky note or two. Pen isn’t much good without paper.

[@Mapleaple]

Urban survival tin... Pulls out gun from the tin. The world is yours

[@gjhoward]

WHERE'S THE BEARD?! Great vid!😁

[@brianfox340]

I love all things titanium, but titanium toothpick has to be bad for your teeth. (well aware it can do a lot besides clean teeth)

[@ARIES5342]

Sir, you are out of ideas and have brought great shame to your dojo. Sell your camera and make no more videos! Adam

[@frankyturrizo4240]

What about smashing deodorant into an empty chapstick so you have a tiny stick of deodorant?

[@ciambot]

Nice to see firesteel...but i dont see any Fire starter. You can take a cotton disk and dip It in wax slice It and boom nailed It

[@knivesRsharp]

You should add a P-38 Can opener.

[@Linus412]

What watch is he wearing?

[@LuisMercadoorg]

Enzo Vaerewyck looks like a Seiko 5.

[@BestDamnEDC]

Damasko DC58

[@mitsgro]

Which Powerbar will fit into your Altoids Box?