How Prepared Are You? Testing Strangers Every Day Carry With Best Damn EDC!

[@maxlvledc]

ZAC, this was ABSOLUTELY GENIUS!

[@zacinthewild]

Taylor’s wife gave us the inspiration I just transformed it from toddlers to men with tools🤣

[@benshearin8514]

You guys posted at the same time! Who’s do I watch first?! But seriously, I love the content, keep it up!

[@alex16006]

Thank you, and you’re welcome for the idea 😂

[@JAYoung08231981]

​@@zacinthewildI love this interaction.... this... Banter! What size was that hex? I suppose I could have gotten it with pliers or Vice Grip. However , I frequently work with, on, and or around vehicles and EDC a 7, 8, 10 mm and a 13mm deep.

[@Orlosthedruid]

really fun idea!

[@BestDamnEDC]

So glad we got to do this video together and thanks for absolutely knocking it out of the park with the Preparonator 3000 🤘🏻

[@Pb11588]

The concept of the Preparenator is awesome. It could become a returning thing for conventions. For the next iteration it would be cool to add a few tasks like igniting something, saw/cut through a pvc pipe, remove/cut a nail, pierce a hole in something in a kind of precise way.

[@Bananeurysm]

They’d have to put a limit on it at some point, otherwise it’d eventually become “rebuild this engine” or “build a house”. Lol

[@shootitorcallchucknorris]

Yo this was so much fun!!! I’m Lane, I was so happy to meet you Zac, definitely my favorite knife guy on KZbin. Also, happy news!!! I found my flashlight that I had lost 😂🎉

[@zacinthewild]

Yes! So glad to hear man🤘. That Fenix E12 is a boomerang it always comes back!

[@shootitorcallchucknorris]

@@zacinthewild Amen man 🤣

[@CloudsCarry]

Thanks for having me on Zac it was great meeting you, also sorry for bleeding all over the preparonator 3000 Lol

[@zacinthewild]

Just showed you were in it to win it!💪😁

[@zacinthewild]

Taylor has a whole video with some crazy challengers as well! Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5ekoZKsd6uora8si=SNGSYbQ6x0wloPxH

[@GOxHAM]

Loved how the last guy was the only one to complete the entire challenge!! Taylor's wife came in clutch with that idea! Props to everyone that didn't mind dulling their blades!

[@I_Am_Him_88]

Damn….note..don’t read comments mid vid anymore 😒

[@juanjauregui1553]

I don't normally carry torx, but I just received my Leatherman Arc yesterday, so with the mini bit kit it comes with I'll have a few torx bits on me. So far, I LOVE the Arc. Awesome video idea gentlemen. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think I'd have been able to get through each of those challenges with my Cary Commission bum bag full of goodies.

[@maxlvledc]

OMG who is that guy who went the distance!!!!??!?!! he is my idol.

[@zacinthewild]

Bro had been waiting for this moment his whole life and did not let us down!

[@mr.psycho6912]

​@@zacinthewildwhat is the name of the tool at 15:02

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Such a fun idea for a video! Really enjoyed it 👍

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks! We had a blast on this one!

[@blm232tx]

More examples of people using their stuff. This was awesome! Loved watching the different tools, techniques and methods people used to do the same job. Again, that was awesome!

[@mcnugget655]

Thanks Zac for letting me do the cutting challenge! It was super fun, also tell Worksharp I said thanks for the new sharpener! It’s awesome.

[@EDCNC-YT]

This was a BLAST!! Thanks so much for the opportunity!😁

[@DylanLey]

It was so cool being able to meet both you and Taylor and be part of this challenge video!

[@zacinthewild]

Same here!🤘

[@nunninkav]

Note to the viewing public. The 2 most common torx sockets are T15 and T25. I don't edc those, but I have a 100pc security bit kit in one of my tool bags. Those are the ones that get the most action. The T6 and T8 are very, very tiny.

[@SuperDeinVadda]

no its t10 and t20

[@nunninkav]

@@SuperDeinVadda i see T25 all the time on M8 screws and t15 on M6

[@MitchSnider]

Here is a list of 10 items to add (posted 2 days ago but apparently censored for some unknown reason so I will try again) 1. Make 3 cuts on galvanized chain link fence wire to prove you could cut your way out (many tools fail after 1 cut) 2. Candle: light it 3. Can opener: save some empty clean food cans and cut a couple of inches open on the bottom. 4. Clean small dab of honey off of board to simulate bad day in toilet that had no Toilet Paper. 5. Show dressing you would use to cover large knife wound on shoulder. 6. Spork test: bring small cooler with dry ice and have them take a scoop of hard frozen ice cream out of container into a small dixie cup and eat it without making a mess (no cheap plastic spoons need apply) 7. Spare battery/cables: start recharging your phone 8. Cordage test: show what you would use to tie up your quarter panel on your car to get home if someone hit it in the parking lot and it was rubbing on your tire. 9. Credit card failure: show at least $100 emergency cash 10. Point in the direction of North (compass test)

[@michaelnasser8697]

😂😂

[@SuperDeinVadda]

I can do 10/10

[@TWknives]

Such a fun watch. Saw this happening in background of other video and been excited for the release 👌thank you

[@zacinthewild]

Love that we spread the chaos🤣🤣

[@todd5198]

Fantastic, I love this, please do it more often, I will watch every one you make. I was so entertained by this and can't believe I haven't seen it done before.

[@VisionWords]

This was a great idea and a brilliant video. Epic collaboration! And I would have been ready for everything except the T6 and T8 screws. After all, Zac is right; it's weird to carry those every day. Other than that, a Leatherman Free P4, flashlight, pen, and Knipex are always on me, and could totally handle the Preparonator 3000!

[@finalbossd]

I have a modded free P4 with Zapwizard’s bit driver. I could get the T6/T8 screws with it.

[@LandoniousRex077]

Let’s go my two favorite knife, KZbinrs, in one video!!!

[@zacinthewild]

Oh yeah!😎

[@Krazyabe]

Cool vid. If I had my backpack I'd get all the way through. That old Leatherman pinch is the worst! Lol.

[@zacinthewild]

The Leatherman pinch is the worst!😭

[@ricardorubalcaba155]

Very entertaining fellas. I Love seeing the different techniques and gear. Take care.

[@Anbukurosaki]

This was awesome! Great idea, guys.

[@sda4jesus1]

Nuts guys; sick, and damn cool! Loved the idea, plus the presentation rocked. Well done. I think the principle could be expanded to include to test other important items. SCISSORS (rounding the corners of a 3"×5" index card while holding it in the air [because we can't always utilize a flat service to aid in cutting tasks].) LASHING MATERIALS (two dowels to be lashed together with paracord, zip ties, etc [also note here knot-making efficiency; timed, and scored also on security of knots].) FIRE (1. working lighter, or 2. tools adequate to throw sparks, plus tinder material on possession) FILE (Round the sharp corner on a piece of metal.) SAW (Saw through 1/2" dowel) AWL (Bore a clean hole through a 1/2 sheet of wood.) DRINKING CONTAINER, 16oz min. POWER BANK with cableing. NOTE-TAKING CAPACITY. (Pad of paper, etc.) A MARKER (Test on wax paper) 1 LITER EXTRA CARRY CAPACITY (Any means of hands free storage capacity of a 1 liter item [as in extra room in a sling bag, etc].) TWEEZERS (Pluck a pellet out of a hole too narrow for pliers) INSET RATCHET NUT (most common sized nut very snugly tightened, PLUS inset, thus too awkwardly for pliers; rewards those carrying a mini ratchet set.) These are just a few ideas, I'm sure innumerable other ideas exist. Finally, weight all tasks numerically based on difficulty (maybe totalling 100), so that each contestant achieves a ranking based on their grand total. Whether or not you choose include with the swag of prizes a leather bound, signed "Preparonator Certificate of Excellence" for those scoring over, say, 75 points, is completely up to you. :-)

[@MitchSnider]

I had a similar list of 10 items to add that apparently got censored for some unknown reason..... sigh.....

[@sda4jesus1]

I'm sorry; you put a lot of thought into your message for it not to show up. :-(

[@sda4jesus1]

​@@MitchSniderI'm sorry; you put a lot of thought into your message for it not to show up. :-(

[@joshmiller4466]

I'd have passed with flying colors. Always carry the Milwaukee 1505, Leatherman Charge TTI, Knipex 4", Sharpie and or pen and a small flashlight. This was a cool idea guys, great video collaboration!

[@TDAWDepthFinder]

Awesome idea Mrs EDC! Now I know if there was any doubt I will have to carry me Leatherman to Blade Show when I can make it lol.

[@gorantenja]

This was awesome. I think I would manage all except the torx bits part. Maybe even that by forsing a tiny flathead in there :D

[@dcat663]

Great idea!! Awesome video as always🤙

[@allanwilliams679]

Awesome idea guys, resulting in a really entertaining video. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@GarrettsGear]

Best blade show video out there. The best moment for me was when George pulled out his literal lightsaber from his pocket and blinded everyone around 😂

[@johnnyd667]

You guys are awesome! What a cool challenge.

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks! We had a blast!

[@VeniVidiVid]

This was really fun to watch. You guys rock!

[@MrNb131]

I want to make a home version of this test and run my Swiss Champ through it every morning as a training exercise.

[@MrDkgio]

Champ wouldn’t complete all the challenges?

[@cc37991]

I like the champ, but it would not get it done.

[@JCreole]

That was cool, entertaining as heck 👍

[@jeremynedrow7003]

Im the knife guy at work. I trim trees and have to sharpen, fix pivots or knife centering everyday. A torx kit is a necessity. I could have ran the gambit.

[@stujo718]

Need to do pocket dumps followed by a version of this every time. 👍

[@lbcsv]

Old guy for the win!!! No torx EDC, just don’t run into it enough. I learned that a pen and scissors are almost the most useful.

[@zacinthewild]

🤘🤘

[@RobertInvestigates]

On the Swiss Army knife, if they had used the bottle cap opener, the large blade, and the Swiss body simultaneously, they could have cut that wire like butter without damaging the blade.

[@nirfz]

Or they could just have used the can opener ;-)

[@TheMaroney]

What SICK prizes man. I 100% would be able to complete this. My EDC is simple, but would crush this

[@MrDkgio]

I really love this concept, maybe have a suggestions post/video for the next version, obviously don’t announce which tests will be included. Making a connection for a wiring circuit, crimping a connector, removing a nut/bolt with limited access, opening/closing a bleed valve. Showing a selection of materials and asking (for example) how would you make a sawzall handle with your edc? Show the tools they would use and describe method. It’s alright having tools but can you solve problems with them? Deduct points if they have titanium, They don’t have duct tape on them, colour matched tools, anything that has tactical in its name, anyone who says loadout who cannot prove he/she is (ex) military, pointless lanyards, fidget toys, any toys at all, patches on their pouches or bags, instantly disqualified if they say I usually carry … damn I rotated that out of my edc.

[@usmcbrat2]

I walk around dreaming of the day when someone asks me if I can complete all of the tasks on the Preparinator board. :)

[@humaydarmahomedy]

that's cool,looks fun too. torx all day every day [LM bit kit and Kershaw TX Tool]. i would have completed all the tasks with my EDC :-] that last dude reminds me of my buddy Tony

[@petedavidson712]

Carry a worksharp micro pocket sharpener, it comes with a built in bit holder and torx bits

[@Ropa_Redefined]

I believe that was one of, if not the best things ive seen at a blade show. That's what i call, thinking outside the (box) pocket. 👍

[@Ben-Gibbs]

I carry the same torx driver from Boker that George had its come in handy when you need it

[@zacinthewild]

Got to love those free tools🤘

[@LTT.Official]

So all we really need is a Leatherman of some sort with bit driver kit and the small knippex pliers.

[@zacinthewild]

Honestly with that load out you’d be ready for 99% of what life might throw at you on the go😁. Of course knowing how to do/fix stuff makes it more useful.

[@matthewhebbert9712]

​@@zacinthewild"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." 😅 🔴🟢

[@nunninkav]

​@@matthewhebbert9712Red Greene is my hero.

[@Pachaeditsinc]

Where was this convention ? Is there anything like this in Southern California ?

[@slush714]

Two Zac in yhe Wild episodes in one week?!? Thats the dream!

[@BBQfanboy]

This is the best EDC type video I've seen in such a long time. I love what Zac in the Wild is producing! I'm burnt out of the typical "knife review" type videos. You should grab a couple sponsors and put together your own booth next year!

[@clandestinetactical]

Zac , I’m loving this content 😊 Stuff is awesome 👏 and maybe try to convince Ben into making a Knaf folder in Magnacut 😅 🤫… that , will be my first Magnacut knife 🔪…

[@cedastorga3353]

the last dude is wicked awesome...

[@bryanreilly1290]

This was perfect! Love this. I would have failed the nut/bolt combo. Also I do not have torx on body carry. My bit kit would've been in my go bag which would've been in my Jeep for the event

[@mattdagger1480]

I love they used the TJ Schwarz overland in this test! I have the mini and love it!

[@PhiTonics]

Great idea! Would love to see a return of this next year with different/ more ideas, sourced from comments maybe?

[@rmcbryde]

New to the channel as of this week and I'm addicted! This particular video was so satisfying! Thanks for the great content!

[@didymus03]

I really enjoyed seeing some real-world tool usage. I am honestly surprised at how many people didn't pass this. I mean you don't have to carry much to have those basics covered. More of this!

[@TheN00bWarrior]

Such a fun video, fun to see people use their gear, ad a wooden dowel to saw though next time 😂

[@stowfam]

Another great show video, well done fellas!

[@hollyhockNYC]

Very cool video! I would have had them all except for the nut/bolt combination. Even the torx! I actually just added those to my EDC yesterday. Have had the bits for a while but hadn't reworked the tool pouch to include them until yesterday. If I'd happened to carry two multi-tools then maybe the nut/bolts could have happened but I don't usually carry two.

[@hollyhockNYC]

hmmm... I take that back. I might have been able to do the nut/bolt thing. My pry tool has a spot for using as a wrench. So if it were the right size and I used that plus the pliers on my multi-tool I think maybe I'd get them all!

[@jaykwonzzz]

I could literally do all of that stuff. I have a Charge + TTi in my pocket and a Wave+ in my hip pack. I carry an electronic screwdriver set primarily to tighten knives and tools. With two pliers, I can easily do the nuts and bolts.

[@BE_EDC]

I am so ready for y'all if you ever stop me at a show! Also, Sam and his Gstor making short work of that rope!

[@BeerDisciplesSpokane]

I loved this, the fact that some people were missing abilities shows the power of the EDC strategy. What event was this in Utah?

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Terrific idea ! Fun video with a quarter master at the end.

[@jonathanwatson268]

That was a fun challenge! Wish I'd been there to participate! I would have been more than prepared with just what I carry every day. Just my little Leatherman Micra would have taken care of most of that!

[@TheChiliPrepper]

I carry a couple torx in my Leatherman but I think it’s time to up my game! This was awesome!

[@sweetbaby_0608]

This is what I was born for……I must defeat this challenge. It would be quite easy with the gear I carry

[@soemyintmyat875]

If I were at a Blade Show, this is what I would love to see for pure excitement and joy.

[@johnhicks3797]

I have the rovyvon keychain carabiner with both of those torx and the scaple blade

[@jleftbrane]

That was fun to watch. It was interesting to see how many people carry but don't know how to use. Or when to use what.

[@edc4fun]

Love this. It’s like a hands on nutnfancy gear check.

[@chickenfoot713]

Niiiice! Loved the guy at the end!!!

[@ojgalambos7836]

In my bag I have a regular size and a small multitool the small one is quality it would work for any tasks

[@taylorfishman823]

Such a good idea guys, I love it. I probably wouldn’t have gotten very far at all if I were there at the show, I would have left most tools at home to make more room for carrying knives.😂

[@zachstuff]

OSHA called.....they want to see you in their office! Great video and fun times!!!

[@Leftyotism]

I EDC a bit pen with a double torx in the back t6 and t8, all I need lol.

[@BravestOfKnights]

I'm a door guy. If you work in security (electric wiring) you edc torx.

[@PacoVJ]

Best Dam Idea i have seen for a video on these blade shows!!!😄

[@KINGACE9]

Not having a flashlight was a bummer 😅. I use my knife and flashlight more than any of my other edc. Brilliant test also!

[@cruwearisthebest397]

What is the name and brand of the knife on far right of the video picture?

[@cruwearisthebest397]

Ok I figured it out it's a pena x series paramour. Everydayminialest got one from blade show west. It's in his blade show haul briefly.

[@samuelgillis1827]

Anyone know what the knife on the far right of the thumbnail is?

[@cruwearisthebest397]

I was wondering the same thing!!!!!

[@danielfuchs9057]

Coming from Best Damn EDC’s video!!! Love your guys content!!!!

[@andrewjune5051]

I put the leatherman t8 t6 double ended bit in my charge G10 so I woulda got the torx bits but miss the Philips head.

[@traviswagner3656]

Great video. Makes ya rethink my edc carry

[@chrisswanson9724]

Torx not just in the bit kit, but Wiha 6, 10, and security 25 in my BitBar2.

[@nunninkav]

I agree the Preparonator needs a candle to light. Also, I would have people strip the wire, not cut it, that way you can't cheat with a knife, I belive edc should have a magnet, so add a magnet task too.

[@nirfz]

What do you mean can't cheat with a knife? I do wirestripping with my knifeblade quite often. (for over 25 years) If you know how it's pretty fast and easy.

[@nunninkav]

@@nirfz jeez buy some 10-20 strippers or 20-30 if you are working on phone lines.

[@nirfz]

@@nunninkav I have wire strippers and i do use them if it's about thicker electrical wires where i then have to press on ferrules for further use. But often times i have to work with thin telecom wiring where one end is on a Krone LSA-PLUS and the other end needs to be stripped from isolation. And there i use the knife for the wire stripping. the self adjusting wire stripper often times has problems with the thin wires, and the ones you adjust yourself i don't have in my toolbox and in the time i have adjusted them i already have stripped half of the wires of one LSA block... I learned that during an internship in a telephone system installing company long ago. I used the small swiss army knife i had in my pocket as we only had one wire stripping tool with us. Because of a lot of practice there i became quite fast.

[@matthewhebbert9712]

What kind of EDC knife and tool enthusiast doesn't carry at least a T6/T8?!?! 😂 😉 Great video! Looks like a great time. 🎉

[@sebastianhowell3711]

So you are telling me that the perfect EDC is a -knipex plier wrench -leatherman with a bit kit -flashlight -pen

[@matthewhebbert9712]

This is The Way. 🫡 (and the Victorinox SAK Cybertool Lite is a great option as well... has a basic light, a pen, and a small cache of bits)

[@MicaelSantana450]

that edc test is brilliant amazing Idea! and you even give them neat presents wish I would be there >) Stay safe

[@aaronmaurer6874]

I would have cleared all but the torx part. Great idea!

[@darkriverfarmer699]

I carry the leatherman bit kit which has torx in it

[@walterrojas1075]

Pocket EDC would’ve got me most of the way through. Flashlight, knife and multitool (started carrying multitool a month ago). With my work computer bag I would’ve gotten all the way through. Pens, torx bits, adjustable wrench would’ve got me through. Torx bits definitely isn’t part of the pocket EDC.

[@enriquescott2983]

I really enjoyed that thank you guys great job❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@thomasward1713]

Fantastic video!!

[@HorsepowerHeaven]

I want to come to one of these shows and bump into you guys! I would love to walk around a building with all these amazing people! Love the EDC community

[@metals_etched]

Excellent video!!

[@kanenrobbins1800]

I love this idea! You could maybe even add a precision task and a heavy duty task. Like something minuscule you have to manipulate and then pulling a 16 penny nail. And a first aid task😂

[@ANARCHY-nr2lq]

Genius, more of these please

[@ek-nz]

My car kit could do most of this but probably my EDC wouldn’t stretch to the bolts and wire cutting. Also, like most people, not the tiny torx, though I could of course do that at home.

[@mrkend69]

With backpack full pass. Including German Torx bits! Without, not as well.

[@NPonlamuangsri]

Ok but what’s the knife in the thumbnail?