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Here's a list of suggested contents for an EDC Kit, along with product recommendations.
Often times multiple items in an EDC kit can be combined into a single tool, so I've noted that in the list below,
(This is a work in progress)
EDC Item | Product Recommendation |
A Handheld EDC bag | Maxpedition Fatty or similar |
All Weather Pen | Fisher Space Pen |
Waterproof Writing Pad | |
Whistle | SOG FT1001 |
Glass Breaker | |
Fire Starter | |
Tinder | |
Small Pocket Knife | Victorinox Classic |
Multitool | Leatherman Sidekick or Skeletool |
Chapstick | |
USB Flash Drive | |
Poncho | |
A Small First Aid Kit | |
Powerbank For Charging a Phone or Other Devices | |
USB Charger Adaptor | |
Charging Cord(s) | Amazon Basics |
Small Flashlight | SOG Q2 |
Spare Battery for Flashlight | AAA |
A Small Mirror | SOL |
A Small Amount of Cordage (Paracord) | |
A Compact Compressed Towel | |
A Spare Tampon/Pad (For Women) | |
Hairband | |