7 Everyday Carry Items You're Not Using (But Should)

These are the EDC items most people overlook. Everyday Carry gear is what you carry on you as you go about your life. Today, I'm talking about 7 overlooked items you're probably not using... but you absolutely should.

Most people think EDC is just keys, phone, wallet, and maybe a pocket knife and something for self-defense. Some of you include other items like first aid, multitools, and a flashlight, which are all great and should be considered. This isn't about emergencies, but just making everyday life easier and more livable. 

Item 1 - Meds 

- Personalized mini-kit for common ailments (pain, allergy, indigestion, etc)

- Customize for you and include any critical prescriptions you may have.

- Here is what I recommend: https://amzn.to/47QcVhx

Item 2 - Emergency Cash ($20–$200)

- Power outage = no ATMs, card readers fail.

- Gas, food, or a ride still often requires cash.

- I put a 20 or 50 in my phone between my case and phone and some more in my sling bag

Item 3 - Multitool, but with scissors

- Covers dozens of small fixes and emergencies.

- Saves you when you don’t have your full tool kit.     

- I say scissors because my wife asks me on a regular basis if I have scissors so she can cut threads off her clothing or some other minor thing. 

- Here's what I recommend: https://amzn.to/41UYYLs

Item 4 - Sunscreen

- UV protection on the go if you get stuck outside. Once evacuated from a building for a drill and stuck in the sun for over an hour

- Benefits for skin health in a portable format

- Here's what I recommend: https://amzn.to/3Jyh67K

Item 5 - Good pen and mini-notebook

- Great for when phones die or you are on the phone and have to take notes

- Don't have to touch other peoples pens (GROSS)

- Here's what I recommend: https://amzn.to/45CELMT & https://amzn.to/47gzYlp

Item 6 - Portable power bank

- Phones are critical these days, but most don't have any backup power

- Allows you recharge your phone or even watch multiple times

- Here's what I recommend: https://amzn.to/4lIbDbH

Item 7 - Dental Floss

- Oral hygiene, that thing stuck in your teeth you can't pick out

- Can use it as cordage

- It is compact, versatile, and cheap

- Here's what I recommend: https://amzn.to/4lK3Qdq & https://amzn.to/3Vj7UXc

These 7 items aren’t fancy, but they’re the foundation of being ready every single day. Add just one or two to your carry kit this week and you’ll already be ahead of 95% of people out there.  Check out the full video here: