Maxpedition EDC Organizer Alternative

This video is all about my alternative to the Maxpedition EDC organizer. The Maxpedition one looks great, really durable and functional but I wanted something a little less tactical looking.
I found this device case which I think was either for a handheld game console or a hard drive and the dimensions were perfect for what I needed. There are a few modifications I might make but it will do for now.
Now if you've watched EDC organiser videos before, this is pretty standard with the exception of it being very pink but if your more used to watching 'whats in my purse' videos then you might be a little disappointed. There's no lipstick or mascara, that's in another one of my organizers! There are tweezers but they're not the kind for plucking my eyebrows and then there's loads of mini tools and urban survival type things.

[@thebluegrass]

I am literally 9yrs late but that was still amazing 9yrs later. I have a few of the same items your have, still to this day. You edc kit was better that most mens that I enjoy watching. I hope you decide to do an updated version one day soon! Peace and love!

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

What a lovely comment to read, thank you so much for your kind words. I’ve been meaning to do an updated version for years. I don’t know what’s stopping me!

[@rachel.beth99]

I still watch your what's in my bags all the time after all these years ❤​@@AverageZoeBlogs

[@stephanerichard3326]

This is very impressive, and far better than many EDCs we see even today, almost a decade later. You were really in advance for your time. As others have mentioned, it would be lovely to see your updated EDC in 2024, since so many things have changed and many new things have arrived out there, I would be very curious to see what you carry now that there is much more possibilities.

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

Thank you so much for your comment. I am uploading an update now but I do feel like it hasn't changed that much. I'll have to watch it again to compare. I'm due another update soon 🙄 I need to catch up

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Awesome! I really enjoyed this kit. Your organization is inspirational. I especially loved the Pink Explosion theme. My inner OCD approves. The tape measure and rechargeable battery was a nice touch. Would love to see a product review and demo of that tiny hammer. Liked. Favorited. Loved it!

[@taxlawsealsteuerberater7226]

Yeah, same here! Awesome vid! And i wann's have this Tony Hammer-Tool

[@twinklesmack9953]

Hi Zoe! I was so inspired after watching this video that I recently made a video of my new EDC that I modeled after yours. I made sure to give you a shout out, of course. I’d love it if you could check it out and let me know how you think I did.

[@ALYoder]

As a girl prepper, I really appreciate that you have this kit! I'm not all about pink, but I think it's awesome that you are and you still find items that are functional for you. Great kit!! Your vids are always awesome and this one takes the cake!

[@sabinekatsavrias4422]

I feel an undeniable urge to say i hate pink stuff for women but ..good on her despite the pink lol

[@bruceforster3709]

If you were a student in one of my classes, I would give you an A+ Your Brain is as beautiful as the rest of you! And, I mean this respectfully! You are a CLASS ACT, young lady! WELL DONE!

[@mojobartle817]

Love love love the pink things. I didn't realise there was so many pink accessories.

[@christopherpowers4168]

Great setup. Love to see the ladies bringing pink to the prepping community!

[@wh33l6r]

I'm stunned! I've never seen so much stuff in so little space! Amazing job. I think you could begin your own civilization with that gear. Your thoroughness impressed too. Great job! Nice show 'n tell too! I don't even mind all the pink ;-)

[@pinkmagicali]

Super cool kit! I want to put my own together. Love how lots is pink. No one said being prepared had to look boring!

[@joannahayes2009]

Your petroleum jelly candle is genius!!!

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

Joanna Hayes thank you, wish I could take all of the credit but I saw it on another video years ago

[@susiesac7139]

Really liked this EDC organizer alternative. Lots of well thought out essential items with a really good functional case, especially the knife sharpener & the mini pry bar. Also, love all the pink color as I'm also a pink lady. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@sleepingcolours]

I am way late, but this is so well done! Very compact, useful, and I love the pink. 👌

[@iselazavalza6872]

Pink is perfect for nature because there is not much pink in nature , so things are not so easy to lose you . Good video!!! nice hammer!!!!

[@BellaObear]

I love rewatching your videos.💖 If only you could do update ones on how your EDC stuff is holding up. If any changes to your stuff.👍😁

[@underdegunn1174]

I like your presentation style. Direct without over explaining. Many of the "average Joes" doing preparedness on KZbin could (and need too, IMO) take some pointers from you. You go, Zoe. You might be the just the lady to set off a chain reaction in this area for the average woman who might not think much of preparedness because of dismissive thinking that it's all just a "boys with toys" concept. Preps are for everyone - even the girls. Heck, maybe more so for the girls cause a lot of guys have their heads elsewhere and they may be the one's who will need the help. Cheers from this guy in Texas. PS - My wife thinks the same way about your presentations as I do. Keep it up.

[@WalterWorldVlog]

Your video has lots of very interesting and useful ideas. It's no wonder The Urban Prepper showed up here :-D 0:30 I'd never considered using a case for my EDC; it's a nice alternative, especially considering it's a hard case, so I guess it provides more protection than the flexible organisers. Also, I've just realised I have a compact camera case I can repurpose -- I was just using it for the charger and spare battery, so there was some wasted space in there. 4:40 Last week I found myself in a situation which would be much easier to solve had I used a second plier. I'm pretty satisfied with my Victorinox Tinker Deluxe, so I wasn't considering a multitool. After I had that experience and now that I've watched your video, I'm considering buying a Leatherman. 5:15 I carry a whistle hanging from my neck chain, so I never thought I needed to carry a second one. But I'm including a spare one I have, now that you've mentioned how it can be used to improve communication. 6:38 It's the first time I see someone carry wire tie in their EDC -- all I see people carrying is zip ties. I do stock on wire ties that come with various packages (mostly sliced bread) and will occasionally use them, because they are easier to use with normal (food) plastic bags. I'll start carrying a few in my EDC. 7:00 Having a UV light to check currency is a great idea. I didn't know there was a keychain sized one -- I once saw a device at a store, but it was quite big (about the size of three average wifi routers stacked) and had to be plugged to a wall socket. 7:39 Hmm... that's a very interesting idea. You just add a wick and the petroleum jelly can may be used as a candle? It's a mod that takes no extra space! I should pay a visit to the nearest arts & crafts store :-) 9:55 Does folding the zip bag like that affect the seal? Thanks for all the insights!

[@EdSaenzDrums]

Wow! Amazing EDC. You’re definitely more prepared for anything than me. I enjoyed this video! 👍🏼

[@susiesac7139]

Great video and I'm so glad you have decided to do more. Will be looking forward to watching them.

[@chadjlmxp]

Awesome vid and gear! Liked and Subed. You inspired me to make a pink gear bag for my wife.... :) Thanks!

[@zoo2you]

Great video. Nice to see a fresh look at an EDC.

[@Aztecinexile]

Great EDC video. Refreshing to get a woman's perspective among the countless repetitive EDC vids on KZbin. Digging the pink! Can't wait to share your vids with my wife, thanks.

[@elleagenteggplant2662]

I'm so happy to see that you're uploading videos again! Great idea about the Maxpedition alternative. I've been wanting to get one of those organizers, but they do look really tactical. I was thinking of adding bows to it, but your version seems a lot cheaper. I've seen a bunch of those electronic cases at the thrift store. Thanks for the great tip! I hope to see more videos up!

[@alicejohnson3574]

Hi Zoe, I love to see you are making videos again as I think they are very soothing and helpful. You are such a inspiration!!! I would love you to do a review you did a while back, thank you for uploading again and keep carrying on!!! Xx

[@pamelaevans-schink8707]

FANTASTIC! I, too, love my pink and black themed EDC. Yours puts mine to shame, however, but you've given me some great ideas!

[@HollywoodTacticool]

incredible, i'm so impressed by how much you were able to get in there!! i'm so jealous. i seem to have half that amount spread out over many tins and pouches and such!

[@ryunin69]

Brilliant kit. Always nice to see the ladies kits.

[@alanseran6944]

VERY NICE. I have a manly man maxpedition organizer. I like all your stuff,even if it's pink. Good job on the video

[@NatureallyJenius]

Best EDC tool kit EVER. I love the color scheme idea.

[@alatbloqs6056]

I love it! like the thought, the research, the care, the personalisation, that you're favouring practicality and not gear fetishising. Thanks for the super videos, and the good ideas and inspiration. As always, the boys would do well to learn from the girls. I certainly am. Nice one 🙌 💗🙏

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

Wow what a comment 🤩❤️ Thank you so much 🙏🏽 you’ve made my day! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@alatbloqs6056]

@@AverageZoeBlogs Ha! You're so welcome. The "Mini Urban Survival Kit" is a super clever kit too. Great job. 👏🙌👏🙌👏🙌

[@sando270]

Thank you Zoë. It is so good to see you.

[@PurdyBear1]

Great video. I got the exact same case for my external hard drive in my BOB. I've got a spare so I may have a look see if my tools will fit. Thanks for the idea.

[@cheryldekoevend6626]

Could you please specify which Nintendo Case this is?

[@Andrea_7783]

Welcome back!!! I really missed your videos, you're a genius! I hope to see more in the future. Really well done :-)

[@katrinacu]

Okay... I first watched your Female ODC EDC video and I'm hooked! I've now watched all of your videos. I swear it's like an addiction. I really hope you continue to post more videos. :)

[@harlock75]

This is a great kit, you gave me several ideas for my kit, thanks. Love the tattoo on your hand.

[@bettysweet9644]

Great set up, perfect timing as I’m setting mine up now

[@joelvaldez8749]

nice to see ladies getting involved in EDC

[@emmab7658]

Amazing kit you have! Just watched your video and got really inspired!!

[@drew-gray]

Color coordination on point! Respect!

[@Mie2Cents]

I love your videos and got loads of good tips and ideas.

[@GlueStick213]

What a great setup! I had watched some of your other videos and I really like the quality of your channel and the time and effort you put into making your videos! I hope you make more new videos. You have a new sub! :)

[@crikycrocky]

Great video and very well done. I was thinking "wire saw" and then it came in. I was so impressed! Survival blanket? You could make a little removable insert for the right side with elastic hold downs (thin plastic card, staples).

[@cindypole3835]

Love it - practical and classy :-)

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

Thank you xxx

[@tonimitchell9930]

one of the best edc video's I have seen!!

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

Thank you so much 😊

[@TheSilvermac]

This is a lot! I think when you are in a pinch you got the right tool. Greetings from germany!

[@mariathexyz]

I love your accent! The way you say “mascara” lol 💕👌🏼

[@adamvarga7758]

@7:25"That side" --> holy molly that sounded like Glados from Portal, huge props for that :D Gotta show this video to my girlfriend, lot of nice idead here.

[@Alloutdoor1]

Well coordinated EDC. Thanks for sharing.

[@kessler003]

Wow, its been a while! Really nice setup, cool to see something other than the MaxPed. Organizer. Take care, dont be a stranger. :-)

[@jediknightofthewoods]

Weh hey Zoe's back! Great to see you! Thought you'd disappeared for good! Great carry option too! Can't beat the PS4 leatherman if you ask me! All the best!

[@bryantherocker]

If you always carry that .. your are more prepared than 99.9999 percent of women I know .... Thumbs up !

[@Susazeu]

And as time goes by, carrying all that extra weight day in and day out will result in several back/shoulder/hip issues. I prefer my EDC to be tinier and not so cluttered. What are the chances that disaster really strikes?

[@lexicunningham1750]

I love your videos! So inspirational. One question, where do you get your little containers? Like the one with matches in it? I'm trying to make my own and can't find those. Thanks.

[@marycahill546]

Great job! I find Maxpedition is great but expensive. There are lots of pencil cases, camera cases etc one can buy cheap at a thrift shop which will serve the purpose. Note Mors Kochanski says only a glass signal mirror will really work, but they are heavy so I keep one only with my hiking bag.

[@pueblodove]

love the pink, and its a good kit!

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@lengpots14]

I love this!!i got new ideas for my edc pouch!!:)

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

Excellent, glad it's given you some ideas. Will you be uploading a video of yours? I'd be interested in watching x

[@bigcol321]

great video with some cool kit

[@miriamsokora4554]

This was uploaded on my birthday!

[@abbiegordon670]

it was a Nintendo case. I had one just like it but pink lol

[@cjmartin8711]

this is really cool I like the girly spin on it

[@cheerbrandio1]

Well I found my new favorite KZbin channel!!!

[@skorzeny7377]

would love to hear the story of the bondgirls and the history of that 007 tattoo. Great video, and very nice setup 🤙🏼

[@RVingLiveTheDream]

Great alternative case. Nice video,thanks.

[@kjroberts2050]

I find your videos very relaxing yet intriguing! Do you carry this everyday or just in your car? Are you still carrying the same makeup bag? Love that your back. Your original to this was one of my favourites! So many things in one place! Your a real life Mary Poppins! X

[@TonicLime1]

Great set up !

[@gleblipin]

My God! Less expected blogger I met! Running to buy myself a lipstick))))

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

Not sure I understand but thanks 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Kylie-mc1pk]

I’m very late watching this but I would but your kits if you sold them!!

[@aniaanna1072]

Very nice EDC. Thanks

[@JacklynValdez]

YAYY!!!!! YOU UPLOADED A NEW VIDEO!!!!!

[@ThePatzica]

Pls make more video . I real miss u

[@northernrokz79]

Wow. I think this is an awesome edc video. Where did you find all the pink. Thank you. Great ideas that can help me necessitate my own edc carry bag. I watched all of your videos. Pretty cool. :)

[@brenda_palmer2]

Please let me know what you use and how you vacuum seal things

[@converseshoes8148]

The one u made, I want, even though I don't have edc sorry if I offended you, I love ur vids and u have a new sub.

[@kittyonemeow2]

Love the video, u are the reason I now have my own edc bag, such great ideas :D thank u I was wondering if you can show us how you make your own deodorant plz :)

[@essexplodder9796]

Hi Zoe, very nicely thought out selections, i did like the sharpener, where did you get it from ? (please), you are right tho, everything does not have to be ""tactical ted"", as lone as what you have works for you, then in my eyes it's a winner atb Barry

[@3bears]

Again a really well thought out kit, maybe if there is enough spare room in there, it might be worth putting in heat reflective space blanket?

[@pharmer]

does anyone know the name of that small hammer multi-tool?

[@Minnie11chula]

So glad to see another video of yours!! Fantastic!!! I have a few of the same things! Where did you get the fuel container for the peanut lighter? Do you carry this in your handbag? Leave in a car? At the office? I've had variations on "emergency kits" but never sure which to keep where (office/car/handbag/small handbag etc)

[@leahveal5470]

Hi Average Zoe, great product and gear ideas. Too bad you don't do videos anymore. I'm always looking for helpful things to carry in my purse. I hope you and your kid are doing well! 😀

[@whaleofathyme]

This is amazing and you are so pretty!

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

Sarah Gordon ah thank you Sarah, that’s really sweet x

[@lorib1029]

Can you share where to buy some of your items please. I love watching your videos great ideas! Thank you

[@jendean6869]

HI Great video, What about adding a 'mini' sharpie. they have them in different writing colours

[@philda-cruz8996]

Which pouch is this? great by the way

[@TillerTales]

Zoe, where did you get the little fuel bottle for your peanut lighter?? It is such a good idea!!! As is the pencil style knife sharpener. Are these all Amazon goodies??

[@TillerTales]

Cool, thanks for the feedback Zoe. Will be buying one sharpish.

[@TillerTales]

Hey Zoe, great video with your seeming usual ultra organisation.....just wanted to ask how your little compass holds up being so close to so much metal?? have you tested it for drift?? Awesome little kit you got going there. Love the little pribar lol lol...but that hammer....hahahahha

[@TillerTales]

Haha... The hammer..mmm my feeling is... Junk it, waay to gimmicky. Lol lol Regards the compass... Go to blacks or your nearest backpacker store and compare deflection. Remember it is after all magnetic north, so you need to look up your local area or county deflection from true north. I think it's about 10 to 15 degrees or so but it has been a while since I last looked, and I am seriously further north of the UK

[@cheryldekoevend6626]

Hi Zoe. This is an awesome and much needed video. I didn't find the Maxpedition case,but I did find about 5 cases that I think could work, but I would like to know if you would share the dimensions of your Maxpedition bag so I can get the right size. I will be happy to share the Amazon links to the bag once I choose the right one. The other question I had was do you have a link for each of the things in your bag? You had some really cool small containers and you had that portable container for lighting fluid that was awesome.

[@lemgirl329]

Do you keep your edc in a purse, I would love to get a bigger one but I would need a bigger purse.

[@shakirarobinson3758]

Where do you get the bag

[@VuongMinhNhut]

Love it!

[@danyellsaloty]

Can you possibly do a tutorial on some of your paracord braids? (If you haven't already)

[@MissDottieStar]

did you make this or buy it? if you bought it were did you get it?

[@brenda_palmer2]

What are the clasps that you have attached to the items? Where can I find them amid what size are they? New subbie!

[@danihu03]

where do you get the small containers that you have the matches in?

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

Hi Danielle, they were from eBay. Just search for plastic vials.

[@thesouthpawsurgeon1356]

I love how you presented your EDC. I’d like to know where you got your bag from. What is the brand name? The size would be perfect for me. Thanks!

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

The Southpaw Surgeon thank you 😊 I bought it on eBay years ago and just searched for hard drive case. It didn’t have a brand name and I’m sure it only cost a few pounds. I’ll have a quick search to see if I can find anything similar. What part of the world are you from?

[@thesouthpawsurgeon1356]

AverageZoeBlogs thank you so much for sharing your EDC. I’m inspired to complete my own.

[@cheryldekoevend6626]

@@AverageZoeBlogs Could you please share the dimensions of the hard drive case?

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

@@cheryldekoevend6626 I’m not sure where it is because I use a different one now. I’ll see if I can dig it out and measure it for you

[@Shawnee11759]

Do you sell these kits ??? I would love to buy one.

[@ahap8291]

Lighter? Matches?

[@mjuliza169]

Your back

[@swedishprepper]

Awesome!

[@vickiterry1877]

Do you carry this in purse or car?

[@2dividedby3equals666]

Wrap the pencil with waxed paper or even better non stick paper (like those on double sided tape). Than wrap the tape, like this you can sharpen the pencil just need to slide the tape section up.

[@cprxprt150]

Greetings from the US near Chicago! Awesome review of your EDC and PSK! Awesome video production as well! Refreshing to hear and see from the female perspective! I was disappointed that your bic lighter was not pink. What's up with that? ;) Seriously it was neat to see how many things come pink for EDC and PSK. Your kit appeared quite classy and comprehensive; however, I did not see the "C" for cover or any first aid. Whatcha think?

[@helenhood69]

Where do you get your plastic vials??

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

Rhonda Whyte I bought them years ago on eBay. I just searched plastic vials. Let me know if you struggle to find them and I’ll have a look for you x