This EDC Kit is Prepared for Everything! | How to Build an Unbeatable Every Day Carry.

Today we are talking to Jamie (The other half of Zac in the Wild) and going through his newly assembled EDC kit to find out what tools are the most important to his day to day life.
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0:00 Intro
0:39 The Gear Everyone Should Have
0:58 (Multi-tool) Leatherman Free P2: bit.ly/3LgGg7R
2:21 (Battery) Anker 737 Power Bank: amzn.to/3VlnTmT (affiliate link)
4:37 (Tape)
5:55 (Spork) Titanium Spork: amzn.to/3ADXYNN (affiliate link)
7:11 (Pens) The James Brand Stilwell Pen: bit.ly/3NoEmEZ
8:44 (Case) Alpaka Tech Case Mini: bit.ly/44bxfpp
11:15 (Charger) Anker 715 65W Charger: amzn.to/44fBtfS (affiliate link)
11:45 (Flashlight) Olight I3t EOS: amzn.to/3AGkXrs (affiliate link)
13:00 Anker Short Braided Lightning Cable: amzn.to/3VgW3bo (affiliate link)
13:48 ESR Apple Watch Charger: amzn.to/3LGcj2H (affiliate link)
13:57 USB-C Extension: amzn.to/3LpSX0u (affiliate link)
14:19 Notepad
14:51 Credit Card
15:33 Cash
16:05 Paracord
16:42 (Knife) Cold Steel Lucky: amzn.to/3AFmRJ2 (affiliate link)
17:43 Victorinox Swiss Card: bit.ly/3LgGg7R
21:22 First Aid
21:46 Victorinox Nail Clipper: amzn.to/3NkY8RR (affiliate link)
22:50 Final Thoughts
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[@charleslajueness6501]

Would love to see a practical first aid kit

[@estebanrivera8820]

Carry as much as you can, and learn how to use it all. Having said that, I carry things I don't know how to or don't have the ability to use in case I encounter a situation and someone else is there who can use it. Perfect example was when I witnessed a pedestrian hit by a car. He was far beyond my capabilities, but there was an off duty paramedic there, and I got my kit out, and he used a large portion of it.

[@latetodagame1892]

Nutnfancy... I don't know what level.

[@twintyara6330]

@@latetodagame1892 Study, starting today

[@ChandlerEgbert]

Ditto

[@wEcUtBoTtLeS]

he already went over that. Electric tape.

[@jamesadowney]

Yes. Do EDC first aid. I’m a doctor and have been trying to think through this for my own carry. Definitely a danger of “too far/much,” but having a paramedic discuss thoughts would be great.

[@donalddicorcia2433]

An EDC first aid kit for the layman from an M.D.’s perspective would be truly helpful.

[@Todrick451]

Tourniquet, chest seals, hemostatic gauze, shears.... a proper IFAK is small.... if you want to add more and carry more... sure. But items you would actually NEED, they aren't butterflies, tummy pills and advil. Can even carry a small IFAK and have a larger kit with non-emergency items (band aids, butterflies, etc) in the car.

[@cursed_earth_edc]

To get it small, it’s all about airway and stopping the bleeding. There’s not much you can realistically carry without it being bulky other than an NPA (I’d suggest 3 26/28/30 which would cover most people). On the bleed side, a tourniquet (or 2), gauze, and possibly some small bandaids for the minor stuff. You could also improvise some stuff… check out wilderness first aid for some ideas.

[@jamesadowney]

Great ideas all. Definitely more than I was thinking. I guess it depends on your definition of preparedness and EDC. I like to move light, so a "load out" is not what I meant. I am in a city and 911 can get you a tourniquet quickly. I wear a nylon belt, so we're set until the ambulance arrives. I carry duct tape, so there's my chest seal. Not ideal. But again, In my line of work, I can load out IV fluids if I really feel like carrying full life saving capabilities that falls within my training. @Jamie @Zac: make the video.

[@dr.oetqer]

​@@jamesadowney First responder here. Just carry what you're comfortable with. A full blown trauma bag, a smaller first aid kit, an IFAK or just a few bandages. In my experience good training will get you much further than the most complete , big and expensive medical kit. My personal favorite for off duty carry is a small belt pouch with a SWAT-T tourniquet, NAR compressed (packing) gauze, a flat folded length of duct tape and a pair of nitrile gloves. Total costs something like $20. I've got several first aid and or trauma kits, all for different types of scenarios and places, like for in my car, workbag, EDC bag, mountain bike kit and some I can carry in my (duty)belt. Over the years my medical kits became smaller rather than bigger. The more I learned and experienced I got, the more I realized that a fewer amount of multi purpose items are more likely to be carried. So depending upon your philosophy of use choose what is right for you.

[@Bruce_S]

Nice EDC! My grandfather used to cut his nails with a pocket knife. He tried to teach me to do it when I was 5, but it scared me and I gave up. 61 years later, I tried it again and it still scares me. I'll stick with the nail clippers, lol

[@maxrenigado4046]

a sharp serrated edge does make nail trimming easier imo. but I also do carry nail clippers in my edc.

[@samin8ter]

I have just been using the scissors. Victorinox or leatherman wave style scissors do wonders and are less scary.

[@Bruce_S]

@@samin8ter I use the scissors on my Victorinox sometimes as well. Love 'em.

[@matnors80]

Same with my late father, all the way he using pocket knife to cut nails, and he is cutting my nails using it during my childhood. 🥲 Really missed him. Al-fatihah.

[@MichaelB2L]

Haha! Yeah man nah sod that 😬.

[@maxlvledc]

2 recommendations: for Jamie a stack of "Tough Notes" would be very very useful to him. Also 6" tape measure..surprisingly helpful.

[@nvrumi]

I really need something better than the marks on my multitool for measuring. Stanley has a small (3ft?) tape that can easily fit into a pocket or pouch. Another thought is that a 6" C-thru ruler might be useful. I carry one in my field book when surveying/engineering in the field. I use them at home all the time. A box of them is about ten bucks.

[@wb5jysman]

I work in the oil field. I fly in helicopters to work. My kit has literally everything. Small binoculars. Compass. Full first-aid kit. OTC med bag. Anker 20,000 battery with any cord you could think of. It's really just too much to list. I can't carry a knife though 😢. But I do have great scissors in my bag. Pockets I carry the olight 1REOS, Gerber Shard. Mr green clippers and a TEC titanium tape. I've been a EDC guy all my life. I didn't even know it had a name tell a few years ago. This was the first video I've seen of yalls. Definitely subscribed! But really though, everyone that knows me calls me MacGyver or Go Go Gadget.

[@MichaelB2L]

An EDC first aid kit video would be great especially with Jamie’s experience and knowledge. Nail clippers are never out of reach. I put together an extended EDC kit recently in a Maxpedition Janus pouch. Feel so much more comfortable and prepared having it in by backpack. I add a strap to so it can carried separately.

[@zacinthewild]

It is great knowing you have a free reliable and tested tools to handle most things that can pop up.

[@MichaelB2L]

@@zacinthewild Yeah man for sure. I reckon you may have had a little influence on me Zac 😜

[@michaeljdauben]

I loved the back and forth between the two of you about what you carry and why. I also think your point about making your EDC kit your own and not just copying someone else's choices is important.

[@BasedHyperborean]

Would absolutely love to see an EDC first aid video, especially from a practicality standpoint.

[@dennispoley6005]

Keys, wallet, phone, watch, knife, multitool, flashlight, pen, handkerchief, pistol, extra mag, compressed gauze, all on my body or in a Maxpedition pouch that fits in a cargo pocket. Have a backpack with lots more in the car.

[@ayubjamil2615]

nice edc jamie. got a big tip by a friend. i used to wrap duct tape on lighter too, its actually better to wrap on an old plastic card. If you finish up a lighter, you don't have to discard the unused tape

[@TannerWendellStewart]

As a fellow photographer and edc guy, im a big fan. I found white gaff tape is nice to have with a mini sharpie. So good for labeling things on the go.

[@tedgorman12]

Being a total corporate desk jockey, I absolutely love watching these videos to see how the other half lives… clearly there could be some security safety issues, but I would love the idea of having a giveaway for the 150k subscriber mark where you allow a viewer to spend a weekend with Jamie, Zac (and maybe Ben?) bumping around, doing whatever the heck you guys do on a weekend that could lead one to use all the stuff in your edc packs! It would be a total eye opener for someone like me and a dream come true for others with lives more similar to yours! Charge on, gents!

[@IvIidnight]

Zipties! Especially with electronics. Yes, paracord or electric tape will work, but can you not only attach, but tighten as much as is needed, with one hand as easily? No sticky residue. You aren't decreasing the usefulness of the overall product when you need it, i.e. shortening your paracord every time you need a small piece... You get it. They are obviously very useful for me. Try just putting 6 4"-6" ones in your kit and watch how fast they go. 🙂

[@pmexperience.official]

Let's do it Jamie, I’m sure you have a lot to bring us!

[@Johonavich49]

What Jamie had to say about the leather man, I was a bit surprised! I believe a leatherman should be carried on a working man at all times. Very useful. If you don’t want it in your pocket, then get a holster and put it on your belt! The battery pack is large. But I understand that it comes in handy for someone who works with a laptop. And it’s handy to charge a phone or ear buds, etc. but for the average joe, a smaller battery, like a pocket juice, is fine. I personally carry smaller edc items. I bought the knops bit driver. Honestly, I’m not working with computers or setting up film equipment normally. I haven’t used this tool, and I’ve been carrying it for almost two weeks now! If it came with a Phillips that would be nice. And if it had a pocket clip. Good video! Thanks guys!

[@andrewgonzalez7143]

Jaime PLEASE give us a first aid video! I'd love to hear your 2 cents on what's practical to carry as well as potential recommended courses to take so i can be as useful as the tools i carry!

[@JACathcart5181]

I travel extensively with my nail care Swiss Card and have never had a problem with TSA. Great job guys!

[@scottsyoutubeworld1824]

OMG, YES!!! A first aid kit video by a professional would be amazing! You will get a million views on it just from me watching it over and again!

[@Redheadliner]

Pen in the EDC and it’s the Bic 4-color. I do have a pen attached to my keys, too. It’s the True Utility stainless retractable pen. It’s super small on the keys but expands into nearly a full pen for an emergency signing or something.

[@corbey50]

Thanks you guys. I realized I need something like this when I had to leave home last February during an ice storm with the power out and tree limbs falling on my roof. Most of ideas for go bags I found online were pretty extreme, but the videos you've done recently have made realize that I need to put something together. Even if it's not perfect, at least I'll have a bag to grab in an emergency.

[@BouncermanDotCom]

Solution for keeping tape when you can't carry a lighter...keep 1 or 2 old cards (credit card, library cards or something of that thickness sturdiness). Wrap your tape around those (also works for thread with light modification to the card). I usually keep an extra card handy because I have been in multiple situations where I needed to get into a not well secured door or window.

[@cemetarygates2800]

Pen in pocket 100%. Great video my dude.

[@zacinthewild]

👊

[@TheRadiogeek]

Very nice ideas for EDC items. I would like to see the first aid carry version too. Nice work guys! 👍👍👋👋

[@AnvilArtistry]

I carry in pockets, zippo lighter, Leatherman wave, a flat rock( approximately 1 1/2 diameter x 3/8 thick, keys with a mini Fenix flashlight, ballpoint pen, two sharpies (different colors), two different size Kershaw knives, Buck 110, two hanks of rope 1/4" nylon 10-15' each, approximately 10' of 550 Paracord, Glock 19, two extra magazines, body cam, write anywhere note pad and Fenix pd36r. For first aid which is in my truck, small universal kit, trauma kit and tourniquet. Also in the truck multiple ways to charge electronics, including solar to recharge the back up batteries. All of these are in a back pack. There is a fanny pack for the items I carry in my pockets in the backpack, for when I don't have pockets. Like going out on the boat, swimming, beach , ECT. I do need to add a spark. Typically I have a box of plastic wear in my truck a long with foods. The truck has many more items that could be considered in this conversation. I build custom fences and gates, therefore working in secluded areas.

[@justified_edc]

Definitely do that first aid video

[@MrMonster613]

I feel like I tell you this on every other video but i love your channel and love your enthusiasm. I just reorganised my EDC bag two days ago, and your videos helped me a lot, I live in Slovenia and work as a live sound engineer and people here do not carry knives that much for some reason but they always ask to borrow mine and same goes for multitool. I bought Knipex mini cobra because of you Zac and thought it will replace my Leatherman Sidekick since i have a knife on me anyway but it didn't, it just expanded what i can do with my EDC kit, also that video with Ben about screwdrivers helped me, can't get his screwdriver yet here but i got iFix it one and took the most useful bits and put them in, literally feel like there is nothing i cannot fix right now with it. Thank you guys for awesome tips and for actually useful info, most of those EDC kit videos are way over the top and i feel like people add stuff just because they can which is missing the point if you ask me.

[@nvrumi]

A couple of folks mentioned EDC emergency medical. I want to add my vote for that. A couple mentioned nail care. I sometimes will nick a nail such that it catches on everything. Rather than have it tear, I use the edge of my knife to scrape down the catch so it no longer "catches". I have a Victorinox clipper in my EDC which is the best nail clipper I've ever tried. It's sharp as s*#$ though, so be careful. I keep a Uncle Bill's Sliver Gripper in the kit as well. It'll get slivers and ticks off readily. It'll probably have other uses as well. Buy a three-pack and give one to someone you know. I carry a Fisher Space Pen Bullet Pen in a cargo pocket. I also have a TWSBI Mini fountain pen in there as well. I used the Bullet Pen a lot while babysitting a construction project the last six weeks. (Resident engineer... wrote all my notes in a Rite-in-the-Rain field book) The fountain pen is for writing in my notebook, also in a cargo pocket. Notebook tip -- I put a rubber band around the open end to keep the book closed when in my pocket. I keep a spare Bullet Pen and a mini-Sharpie in my EDC pouch. I haven't needed the Bullet Pen, but bet I would in a bad situation. The Sharpie has been used several times. I came across a small Gerber folding utility knife a few years ago. If you fly, you can toss the blade and carry the housing on aircraft. Utility blades are cheap and abundant. I keep one of these knives and a spare blade in the EDC pouch. I'd rather cut cardboard and tape with something other than my real knife. I keep a medium KT patch in my EDC. I got a bad blister a couple of years ago that would have been prevented if I had the patch and put it on before the hot spot became a blister. That was f*#()$% miserable for several weeks while it healed up. Of course I keep a couple of band-aids in the pouch. I learned that trick 50-years ago when cutting brush for survey line. I kept my axe sharp and used band-aids several times for minor cuts I got because I brushed a finger against the edge. OK, that's my contribution.

[@NG_Ark]

For sure on a EDC first aid for a normal person. Carry one as a dad in my man sling 😂 It’s an Alpaka of course - sponsor these guys!

[@zacinthewild]

Got to be prepaired👊💪

[@Ratchman_5000]

Great video Zac & Jamie! I drive a van to a jobsite everyday to hang ductwork and I just revamped my kit. I bought a VertX ready pack (got the color nobody wanted, it was $100 cheaper!) and filled it with a ton of stuff. Got a maxpedition medical bag and filled it with top notch supplies. The only thing is when my coworkers cut themselves, now they come to me before going to the janky jobsite first aid kit 😂. Keep doin what you do!!

[@TheCabrooster11]

That EDC is a testament to Jamie but also the methodical thought processes of being a former paramedic and a video on EDC first aid would be very interesting

[@zacinthewild]

We’ll get working on it🤘

[@david.leikam]

Thank you for helping us out Zac! 👍

[@sleekeditingco8741]

1 super useful item that I can't live without: A 150mm/6inch stainless steel ruler (has both metric and imperial markings). It's so handy for me but I can see it helping others, im a storeman at a large engineering workshop and having that little ruler just makes it so easy for working out sizes of random fasteners... also doubles as a box cutter and scraper. It was cheap so I dont need to worry about it breaking/bending or whatever I think it was 6 dollars australian so about 3 or 4 usd. It's super thin, it does poke up at the top of the viperade Pouch a bit, but I can still slip it into a loose fitting pair of jeans (if i really need to... i try not to carry anything in my pockets except my phone+wallet+keys) without noticing it. About carrying pens: I carry 1 blue and 1 black Bic round stic pens in my viperade Pouch, beside those I have a carpenters pencil because its nice and flat. On my car key keyring I have a victorinox classic onyx lite. Has a pen and a torch. my backpack: Its a star wars comic print Loungefly. I like how compact it is and it just makes it really convenient to carry my first aid kit, my little clear pencil case that holds my regular medicines and some other personal health care items, and then my viperade Pouch with my tools slides into the backpack just infront of those two pouches. So it's like, modular pouches inside a mini backpack. I also carry an A5 binder notebook in the little slip thing in the backpack (on a full size backpack it would be like, the laptop sleeve I guess? Just too small for much in the loungefly backpack.)

[@johanbertilsson2213]

Nice kit, i have been carrying a Swisscard Quatro since 2001 in my wallet, it has passed all airport security all those years. I changed it to the nailcare care a couple of years ago because that glass file is very useful to sharpen my EDC knide in an emergency.

[@Ian..]

I’d like to see Jamie’s first aid video please! I change out my edc often, but right now I carry a small sling bag with a toolkit in a maxpedition mini , wallet, flashlight, charge kit and IFAK. I also have a “get home bag” that I throw in the car if I’m travelling. I’ve settled on 2 bags because it’s not safe to leave my primary kit in a vehicle due to theft. Also, carrying a backpack into stores can look a little strange, but the small sling goes unnoticed. Here in the UK knives are problematic (I know, right), but you can carry a non-locking knife up to 3”. My knife of choice is a bench made weekender. I’m still looking for that “perfect” edc and know that I’ll never find it, but that’s all part of the fun 😂 Really enjoying your channel, thanks.

[@pspadotto]

Yes please on the EDC first aid vid!

[@zalhararena9330]

late to the party, but for times you have to leave your BIC behind, i use an old gift card to wrap up duct tape and carry that in my kit for tape (i honestly don't remember what channel i learned that from, it's been several years). thanks for the video! love seeing other people's EDC kits

[@beanie0026]

Great video! Love your point of views

[@Steveepmon]

That's a very nice, thoughtful kit. Lot of real-world practicality there, without a bunch of flashy, over-priced, eye-candy.Would love to see the first aid video as well!

[@randymicallef3545]

Nice little kit... certainly gives me some ideas for my own EDC

[@pretentiousname01]

You should swap that backup aaa battery, with a recharagble of the same size. This way you can feed off your giant battery when you need to. And maybe look into the Kable Kard, since it does a lot of things in one little package. Could help cut down on all those charger cords.

[@toddcastaldi6536]

Great stuff, makes me think about options for my own EDC. I’m a big Alpaka fan too. Thank you!

[@saintgtx]

4:12 - 100% agree with this point about the power banks. I feel like it's overlooked by a lot of EDC preppers, but a good battery bank (or two) should be a staple in everyone's EDC to get you out of a tough spot with your phone charge. Personally, I use my phone on the go a lot, so I carry 2 slim 10,000mAh in my pouch and an extra 6,000mAh mag safe power bank in my pocket. Of course, I won't typically use every power bank, but it's good to carry extras for someone in your group to use if they don't have one and need it.

[@antonpestana4136]

Excellent content and production. Looking forward to the first aid vid!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks!

[@WilkoLV]

Recently got the Swiss Nailcare Card and it's awesome, used it for the first time yesterday with the tooth pick coming in use for pushing a bb out of a barrel, and the spring loaded scissors for cutting thread when I was sowing, also used the scissors to get the new thimble out of its thick plastic air sealed plastic packaging 👍 Having a mini sowing kit with me in a little military folding pouch is awesome to have with your backpack edc, that I take out on days out and leave in the car or go on walks with. Sowing patches on clothes in woodland by yourself in peace and quiet with just birds tweeting is so enjoyable and really relaxing btw 🤘

[@grattof]

Awesome kit. I was actually pleasantly surprised with the swiss card. I bought one some months ago and it lives in my wallet. I bought it for traveling purposes but I've ended up using it a lot. It's very underrated indeed

[@traestorm]

I'm a little late to this party but I'd love a first aid EDC video. Also, the thing I have found insanely useful since I've been carrying them are a few (5ish) Zip Ties. I went all out and got reusable ones, but regular ones are great. I'd think Jamie would likely find them useful. Not sure how much cabling you need to do but I also have a couple spare Velcro wire ties in my kit since they take up zero space and weight. YMMV.

[@speedygonzales3247]

Great job on all the content y'all are posting up! I typically stick with the 5c's in most of my packs. As well I carry a little first aid kit because I have 4 boys and cuts and scraps are inevitable. For my travel carry, I do carry a pair of titanium chopsticks and claves as a make shift palm stick. As for what I do in a stuntman and long-time martial artist.

[@adamschorr7240]

Yes to a first aid EDC kit video!

[@SussexEDC]

Great kit guys. That is one beefy battery pack, but totally get the reasoning behind it. That Lion Steel Lucky is a cool little knife too, I like the second serrated option. I put up my first video this week showing my EDC items. A little baby kit compared to this, but it includes some Knipex Cobra XS pliers that I saw in one of your other videos. Keep up the good work guys.

[@bobbthompson]

Pen in the pocket. My first piece of EDC gear was a space pen I got for Christmas from my grandparents when I was 7. I've had a bullet space pen in my pocket almost everyday since! Space pen writes on anything in any orientation. Get the fine refill and it writes great.

[@bithos243]

Great idea the first aid edc kit ❤

[@frostbite9492]

Nice to see Zac dressed formal for this video. Of course I’m referring to the Canadian Tuxedo.

[@heybiglu]

Love your videos, keep it up!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks!🤘

[@Hungrybird474]

You guys are good dudes 👍. My first aid kit is a roll of cloth tape and one time use super glue mini s from everything’s a dollar store . The truck is loaded with finishing tools from a milawaukee kit to drywall knives and brushes but I like cutting the wood best because I can stay clean and not everyone can do trim but everyone can paint

[@VeniVidiVid]

Definitely love to see a first aid video from you guys!

[@wayne8276]

I've never watched one of your episode's without rethinking and adjusting my EDC . Thx .

[@chequejaime]

I’m at the third generation of my edc kit and have been thinking about first aid. YES! I’d love to see your suggestions for 1st aid. And maybe, how to deal with cut wounds. I look forward to it!

[@jamesgurr7678]

I'd definitely be interested in seeing the first aid pack video- great idea!. Cool video as always Zac and Jaimie, love and peace, Jim (from across the pond!)

[@JesseJames-ft4df]

I do maintenance on dams and timber bridges for my day job and also a firefighter , my personal edc is … Leatherman surge , spyderco manix2, nail clipper, single aaa streamlight that rides in the Leatherman sheath with a diamond sharpening rod, gerber mini plier multi tool, bic lighter, large safety pin, sak classic on my keys, 6’ length of nano cord, .9mm mechanical pencil

[@bray7182]

Nice edc

[@michaelwallace9583]

I carry a small pipe wrench which I have never used on a pipe. It's amazing how useful it can be in a myriad of situations.

[@BobbysWorld_of_Art]

I am definitely on the pen team. In fact, my pen and paper are more for sketching, but I can still take notes if needed. Just picked up the Alpaka Tech mini 🤩 I love it! Olight is the only light 😁 Great EDC load out!

[@kevinwittig]

Thanks Zac and Jaime.

[@zacinthewild]

Thank you for tuning in🤘

[@CameronDunn]

I would absolutely love an EDC first aid video.

[@bray7182]

I've been waiting on this for a while

[@FFPM365]

As a current firefighter/medic in the Midwest, I’d be very curious to hear about Jamie’s experience as a medic out west! (Assuming that’s where he worked). Great videos guys! Either of you rocking any giant mouse these days? Looking at the new GM Ace Tribeca as a daily carry (that small biblio finger choil makes the knife a little too uncomfortable to be perfect).

[@bayshark7o7]

Nice loadout! Alpaka gear definitely quality stuff

[@chaddamron3877]

Solid carry - sooo glad wasn't a knife promo vid - true honest - multitool, got a blade ..... nice 👊💥🍻

[@mandaloresmercy]

Nice EDC! I separate pocket EDC and bag/backpack EDC but follow many of the same principles personalized for me. I just keep it organized in my backpack, some stuff in colored pencil cases to quickly distinguish it. I keep a spork in my edc bag too! Sometimes people think that's silly when they see it, but in my office it's always the spoons that go missing! Which then drives me insane. Thanks for the share!

[@dr.oetqer]

I would love to see a video about first aid and trauma kits for EDC, I'm interested in your opinion or take on it! ​ First responder here. Just carry what you're comfortable with. A full-blown trauma bag, a smaller first aid kit, an IFAK or just a few bandages. In my experience good *training* will get you much further than the most complete, big and expensive medical kit. My personal favorite for off duty carry is a small belt pouch with a SWAT-T tourniquet, NAR compressed (packing) gauze, a flat folded length of duct tape and a pair of nitrile gloves. Total costs something like $20. I've got several first aid and or trauma kits, all for different types of scenarios and places, like for in my car, workbag, EDC bag, mountain bike kit and some I can carry on my (duty)belt. Over the years my medical kits became smaller rather than bigger. The more I learned and experienced I got, the more I realized that a fewer amount of multipurpose items are more likely to be carried, less expensive and practically as good. So, depending upon your philosophy of use choose what is right for you.

[@paemtff9412]

Happened upon several Parabelt (ratchet tourniquet belt) several years ago, for awesome prices, so I’ve worn a tourniquet nearly every time away from home. Worked as a civilian medic 25 years and I can adapt & overcome most medical however when a tourniquet, or 2, are needed, having a proven effective kit is a necessity to me.

[@destro6971]

+1 for an EDC first aid kit video, hell yeah.

[@ashleygovender4104]

Awesome video. I carry a pen in my pocket and one in the EDC pack as week... Supper OCD. Durban, South Africa

[@nanotoj]

Agree on the P2. Don’t always need a separate knife but keep one in a kit in case it is needed.

[@RyanH0809]

This is a really great video. For me, the most value was in a change of mentality. I've ALWAYS viewed these kits in a compartmentalized fashion within a larger pack, i.e., tech case for tech, toiletries/hygiene dopp for that sort stuff, all packed into my backpack. But the Alpaca and Peak Design tech cases are perfect to just throw in the passenger seat of your truck or center console and go. It IS a minimalist backpack in many ways. If I were to remove my camera cube and change of clothes from my EDC backpack, it would leave me with my tech bag and hygiene bag, each of which are smaller than the Alpaca Tech Case Mini. Not sure what it says about me and my ability to think through problems, but this was an epiphany moment for me and my organization.

[@dennisvun8863]

Yes, love to get some good ideas on a First Aid kit

[@sharonrookard4035]

Great Job on the EDC kit. I use Alpaka products and love them. I put duct tape and electrical tape in my Sharpie. I always have paracord but I like to keep Kevlar braided string in my EDC kit it takes up less space and is crazy strong. Love your videos they are always well done and informative as well as entertaining. Keep up the great work.

[@sharonrookard4035]

First aid kit for EDC would be a great resource especially coming from someone with a strong knowledge base.

[@unfi6798]

Great to see Jaime is still around. Cool vid mate.

[@JasonStPierre]

Glue stick fits in a pen loop and come in different diameters and types, I use 9mm x 76mm craft glue, cheap and located in most craft sections. Also, look at the huge number of uses for Vicks rub then carry a zipbag or a container with some saturated cotton balls or pads. If you do your research you will get it. Great fire starter but that's the tip of the iceburg...

[@VisionWords]

Great video. I have pretty well established my personal EDC, but I'm about to go on a trip and will be limited to a knife blade under 1.5 inches. There aren't many options in that range, so I'm looking at non-bladed alternatives. That Victorinox might be the way to go.

[@mikenormandy9250]

As an electrician, 3M super 33* is the covered electrical tape of our trade. It is super sticky (as far as tape goes LOL) and VERY mailable (more than the other tapes) - it doesn’t leave a black residue and in cold weather it does NOT stiffen up and because it’s electrical tape, it can withstand very very high temps - 3M Super 33+

[@madzero0]

Cool one again guys!! Got me the Swisscard Nails also for flying. Tip: change the lighter for a Sharpy with tape. You can leave it in the kitt. Also, take a look at the Kershaw PT1 or PT2. I also have the PT2 in my flying kitt. But I think the PT1 works better as a screwdriver for tripods 😀 and a Victorinox Jetsetter for the Phillips.

[@zacinthewild]

Great tool suggestions! Thanks🤘

[@martina.taccetta9299]

I'm an emt/firefighter. I would love to see a video on edc first aid. Thanks Jamie.

[@stevanoutdoor]

I use a fanny pack to carry my EDC stuff in. I have some zip ties in there and they come in handy. An SAK is always in my pocket and as redundancy a small fixed blade in my fanny pak mostly for prying things open. Also have a Gerber mini tool in there.

[@dereknykamp1208]

EDC first aid would be a fantastic video. love the content, recent subscriber to the channel. thanks for sharing!

[@IcemanSK]

This is the second video in a week that talked about how great the Swiss Nailcare Card is, I'm glad I ordered one. It seems really handy!! You made a great point about one's gear being what the individual needs. I watch videos about gear from a variety of people (knife people, preppers, etc.). Y'all tend to carry some of the same things because you need them in your work making videos. It makes sense. It's taken me a while to realize that there are things that I don't need to carry a few things that are often mentioned, but other things, I need to carry based on my needs. I appreciate all of these videos. I always learn a lot!

[@zacinthewild]

It really is so individual minus a few essentials that are generally handy.👊

[@nunninkav5307]

I've been looking for a magnifying glass for my EDC, this card is it!

[@nickkopf206]

Would love to see a video doing a pocket check/walkthrough for people in different industries and careers. Im a dog trainer and have a extensive kit for my EDC. But would love to see what someone in the medical field, education, IT, The list can go on and on!

[@reafkennedy3069]

An EDC medkit video would be great coming from a former medic. As a former emt I carry a little bit of medical every day anyway but it would be cool to see someone else's take on it.

[@ewakingwood]

+1 on Jaime doing an EDC first aid kit/trauma kit.

[@DailyDrivenBikes_1]

These videos are awesome 👌

[@zacinthewild]

Means a lot👊

[@billregan1981]

Well thought out and useful! I fly with a lighter in my kit all the time and TSA has never called it out.

[@Ersk88]

Finally made it to the party! Can’t wait to see this one👊🏼💯

[@zacinthewild]

Glad you made it! Hope you dug it😁

[@Ersk88]

@@zacinthewild I did! Gave me some new ideas! I never had an edc kit till you posted yours in your video..I built a similar but I’ve been wanting to rebuild it alittle bit. Great vids as always and you guys keep them coming!

[@If-ish]

Definitely interested in a first aid video. One thing that I think everyone should have but is never mentioned is needle and thread.

[@badmikke]

great video! =D

[@jimhewettjr3730]

My EVERY day carry is in my pockets. From most used to least: phone, flashlight, pen, and knife. As a truck driver I carry my insulated lunch bag that also is my work carry with it auxiliary pockets that carries food, drinks, a flat screwdriver, meds, band-aids, hand sanitizer, phone charger, aux & charging cords, Bluetooth headset, napkins, plastic bag for trash/other, chewing gum, and some job/company specific items. Hands down for me aside from my phone a flashlight is the most used thing at home & work. At my job I need to check out my tractor & many different trailers during mostly night shifts so I need a good light. One with multiple brightness settings is even more useful.

[@Hamilkar32]

Thanks for the video! Cool stuff. The only thing I would miss with this kit are zip ties. Looking forward to seeing you first aid kit ;)

[@mfq182]

Awesome video as always! Can you do a video about your journals and your philosophy behind it?

[@ethandenson7182]

EDC first aid would be awesome. Looking for things that could go in a backpack, or in vehicles or even in the keep in the closet emergency kit

[@zacinthewild]

We’ll start working on it🤘

[@user-xw5bh9fs8t]

About the spork, I would highly recommend you check out - Outlery (and their TSA butterknife solution 🙂). As far as carrying tape, I carry a spool around a large paperclip.

[@The_OG_MP]

Yes to the first aid edc kit!!!!

[@neotroncs]

Put a good chisel on the end of the handle of your spork for gouging, carving, and de fleshing for hides. If you use the 10 in one spork you can modify it for a lot more.

[@garygraham4571]

That would be very informative