EDC, for those of you not familiar with the phrase, means Every Day Carry. Essentially it's a phrase or a tag associated with people discussing/showing what they deem important to carry every day in their pockets or backpacks.

For me, it started with a flashlight. Back then it was pretty long..measuring at around 14cm with 2xAA cells. After finding it to be a little too big for my pockets i start surfing around and found other more appropriate types. Lights that uses either 1xAA, 1xAAA, 1xC2 or 1xCR123..reducing it down to as small as 7cm in length.

I dont know why..but i noticed that those who're into flashlights, are usually into knife as well. I would say guns, but since it's not allowed here, i would skip that.

I used to EDC a small folding knife as well together with my light until I joined a government uniform body and understand how serious it could complicate things.

Since then, i have changed from EDC a folding knife to multitool; like those from Leatherman or Gerber.

I agree EDC items are usually seldom needed...but like what the community always say, 'It is better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it'.

Some have questioned me before on wouldnt it be heavy/hassle/troublesome to have those items on your pockets? My answer is simple, 'You will get used to it like how when you first started wearing your underwear'. After a couple weeks, you wouldnt realize it is there unless it pokes you in a peculiar way...jst like your underwear except when you're going to the toilet.

So nowadays, i carry a few items that i felt are necessary with me..flashlight included. Granted many would ask, why flashlight when you already have a cellphone that has LED on it? because in the event you need long term lighting, which usually means emergency and with no one/help around, cell phone battery is crucial for making or receiving calls. It is probably your only life line to the outside world...remove that, and chances for you to survive will probably reduced dramatically.

Anyhow, below are few examples of EDC items other ppl carries. I didnt include those with guns because like what i have said, we're in a different location where gun is not easily available.






Added : My own EDC is on page 3..others begin from page 2..

This post has been edited by Armata: Nov 27 2015, 09:57 AM

Well, there is that no doubt...

Anything else that's usually not on most ppl? Like maybe a bottle opener or something?

Nice..those clip things arent cheap i think.

Though i still couldnt think of additional benefit in having one. Maybe you can share some thoughts on this to open up my mind?

This post has been edited by Armata: Nov 25 2015, 05:22 PM

Nice! I wanted to get the peanut lighter..a small stainless stell water-proof capsule where you can unscrew it's top and reveal a mini lighter. But found them rather pricey.. What type of lighter you have then? The normal cricket type or something unique? Share post!

Well, we always like having something on us eventhough we hardly use them..because the single time we need it, is gonna make all the difference.

This is the peanut lighter mentioned (Split pea is half the size of peanut lighter; even smaller lol) :

RM150 clip is indeed pretty expensive for money clip.

but u mentioned it comes with a hidden knife..is it something like CRKT's Turtle Knife? Can be used as money clip as well...and pink's suitable for women. On the other hand, such knife if being taken and used in public, wouldnt raise eyebrows.

Cant show pictures coz it's blocked in office..but you ccan google CRKT Turtle Knife if u want...

Cool! Wanted to own a zippo light as well...since its pretty classic..but after looking at it's price ( price again as usual ), i decided to spend RM1 for a cricket lighter, hahaa. I heard it's suppose to be wind-proof or something..ever tried that?

I think so long it's something that could help u out, then min brightness or not also very good d. Better than groping blind in the dark for long period if there's a power cut at night..

Yup..apart from clipping money, i would like to know more as well.

I felt it's cool to have one..but the price doesnt justify for me.. putting a stack of notes in my front pocket works fine most of the time..granted the notes might be crumbled a bit..but since its value is still there...i forego without a money clip so far.

well, maybe it is time for me to get some scented incense for my room and have that as an excuse to own a zippo lighter.

How long does the wick last before it needs replacing?

Woww..that's a cool money clip!! I like that knife!!!!!!!

I remember seeing it last time and go..that's a cool accessory to add!!! Dang..now u seduced me again...RM150 include shipping? Might consider..hehee..mind sharing who or where u get it from online?








Yup..definitely bro..very attached to material things. Not to the extend of killing or dying over it..but i cant live without small little gadgets around me..make me feel like i forgot wearing underwear...there's no harm in not wearing, jst dont feel comfy - that kinda feeling.

That's very systematic.

But dont you carry your flashlight all the time even in the morning? Coz i think usually once we go out, it's usually from day time until night time...like during work.

And nice SOL kit...! how much u get that locally?

i see. Well, so long ur happy carrying it then. But those little suckers do come handy once a while at the least expected moment..

Alot of tools and gears got their price increased as well due to currency conversion. Some hike are pretty low but those high ones, like the one u mentioned...that's really saddening. I wanted to get additional quikclot as spare..but on average price increases like RM20~30 a pack. What used to be RM40+ become close to RM70...and RM90+ becomes RM110+..

Oh do share about pepper spray issue as i carry one as well and so do my wife. What's the reason they confiscate? I always thought it is OK to carry pepper spray.

You can carry the knife if you want, so long it's not full-size. Coz i think most PDRM knows that ppl who carries small folder like us dont go out and rob others. Since a Parang does a better job in term of intimidation and hurting others. But of course there would be other over zealous cops that would still confiscate them. My advice, carries one..but with the lowest cost u felt it's ok to be confiscated. At least one that wont make us go hide in a corner and cry 5 mins..

And wat light is that? I EDC a RCR123 as well...Olight's S10R Baton..my pocket rocket..

Comparing your RM156 vs R276...that's one huge diff.

Do share your review on it once you EDC them. Wonder if it's gonna be comfy in front/back pocket?

Happy to see more EDC-er now.

I love Fenix brand..the first reliably bright LED light i ever own!
Over here, always carry the cheapest knife you can afford to lose..i only bring out my expensive knives when going hiking/camping. Else it's always a below RM200 knife. Never know the cop we're bumping in will be moody or not and proceed to a body search, lol. Though *touch wood* so far never had one....

That glowlight...how much it cost? Always wanted to get one..but always priced above RM50..

And you dont EDC the pepper spray during daily outing as well?



Hahaa....quickly put thee Gerber GDC to good use.. But it's missing the knife? Or it's suppose to be fully hidden like that? If it is, then indeed very low profile...defnite worth considering!

Yes there is. Check out thomastool....and if you purchase from overseas, so far i have not have any problem with Kastams. But my last purchase was easily 2yrs ago...am trying to support local as much as possible even if it is a little weeee bit more expensive. Without them, it's gonna be more difficult to get our gears.

Wat the... bro, 2.6kg is NOT light. Hahaa...exercise indeed. But it's your DAILY weight/gear? U gonna have strong back like hulk...very soon.

Parang..did i read Parang...? Scary bro..what if kena open boot? Might be serious offense for parang..

Cheap or expensive tool, so long it works when it's suppose to be then that's all it matters yo!

I got the really small glow-in-the-dark tube as well..pretty small around 2cm i think. But as it is glow in the dark, need to 'charge' with light before it can shine...and since it's probably 6yrs i have been having them, hardly can hold any 'charge'...but oh yea it's cheap. I guess cheap stuff no good, good stuffs no cheap.

Agree agree..can be use on dogs or human...seems like worth taking the risk having even if might be confiscated. But so long there's no body search, then i guess we are all save here.

Wait i go take my EDC today...

This is mine today...

Though earlier i said i didnt EDC folder knife anymore, i do it occasionally on Fri and weekend, where i will spend most of my time outdoor instead of inside office.

- Survival bracelet with whistle and fire-starter. Tried couple times but i didnt see any sparks..need to learn more from youtube on how to make those sparks hahaa

- RCR123 Olight S10R Baton..my pocket rocket with max 400lumen. The only downside, it's side-switch; at least to me..prefer back clicky. Need to spend a second or half locating the side switch usually.

- Leatherman Wingman. Bought this online...comes together with a Style PS. And bloody cheap as well..got both INCLUDE shipping from USA at only RM150 AFTER conversion..but that's few yrs ago when our currency's around 3.1~3.3.

- Gerber Paraframe, cheap and light with the drill out holes. Bought at aroudn NZD30+ back then...doesnt hold edge very long. But for that price, no complain...and wont break my bank if confiscated..but will break my heart though since been EDCing it so long, got a bit of feeling liao.

- Got this from a forumer here..checked out the same model being sold at Ace Hardware at around RM100..i bought at half the price. lol.. Tested it on a pc of tissue and take a whiff..yup, got teary eyes. So should work if kena direct face.. Those China brand XX brand is terrible though...direct smear on my cheek doesnt make me feel anything. But i see alot ppl buying in FB..sigh....imagine relying on tool that wouldnt work when you needed them most and instead, anger the perpetrator further.

Apart from above, the usual Phone, watch and wallet.

MIne's the cheapo type i got from gadgetworld2u...they sell awesome tools. But dang this cheapo Rm12 GITD really sarks.. and i bought 2 some more..

Agree i have read the tritium doesnt need charge and will only drop in brightness after 10yrs.. so it holds up so far for you? How many yrs already and brightness still good?