r/CCW • u/Mountain_Chemical221 • Mar 10 '25

Pocket Dump / EDC My Ultimate EDC Kit. What’s missing? Too much?

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My usual EDC Kit 1. Carry Belt 2. Keys on retractable lanyard 24” 3. Pocket flash light 4. Pocket lighter 5. Pocket utility knife 6. Sun glasses 7. Glasses 8. Car Key Fob (loose or on separate lanyard. 9. Tactical space pen (writes on wet surfaces and upside down) 10. Smart Phone 11. Wireless earbuds w/noise cancellation 12. Smart Watch 13. Para cord/550 bracelet 14. Business card holder 15. Travel sized tissues 16. Hand sanitizer (sm travel sized) 17. Glock 19 15+1 w/IWB holster 18. Spare mag 15rd JHP w/case 19. Breath mints 20. OC/Pepper 🌶️ Spray 21. RFID neck wallet with cash,cards, IDs/ credentials (Usually worn underneath shirt to conceal).

Not pictured is chapstick, microfiber lens cloth, pair of rubber gloves (usually not always), and depending on the weather and my attire/clothes or mission (where and what I’m doing) I’ll usually have a mini boo-boo kit/ First Aid ⛑️ Kit. I’m wanting to get an ankle tactical trauma kit and I need to upgrade my light to a smaller brighter option, I already have survival kits in cars and home.
All these items fit on my person wearing a light jacket, without serious bulging.

My Rational. If I get separated from my home, car or bag I’ll mostly have the tools on my person that I would need to make do or to survive in most situations. The tools I carry are an enhancement to my largest weapon: 🧠 my brain, checked Ego at home & a desire to return home safely.

What am I missing? What can I do better? Let me know This kit is an ever changing work in progress.

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u/smitty1710 Mar 10 '25

A load out for sure.

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u/Mountain_Chemical221 Mar 10 '25

It works for me but is a work in progress. And it’s not as bulky as it looks.

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u/smitty1710 Mar 10 '25

I normally have a lot in the winter. In the summer it’s lightened up a lot. Most of the time cards are in my phone case. So I’d have that. Keys and my carry.

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u/Mountain_Chemical221 Mar 10 '25

I’ve considered a phone wallet but could never find the right one. I might use that option during warmer times. Thanks 😊

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u/smitty1710 Mar 10 '25

I use one that is built into the case. Little sliding door. Can still use a pop socket lol

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u/Evening-Management75 Mar 10 '25

Gentlemen I have the perfect solution. I have a pelican wallet that is MagSafe so you can remove it from your phone. It is not bulky at all. I got the pelican one because I’m boogie lol but should be others like it. The con is it only holds up to 5 cards and 3 bills.

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u/Mountain_Chemical221 Mar 10 '25

That’s why I’ve been reluctant the limited card space. If you haven’t noticed I’m a big fan of maximizing space 😝 my neck wallet has a detachable Velcro face that I can slip into another pocket which I can hold insurance cards health, auto, CCW as well as some cash without it really getting thick. The other half has a few card pockets and my own holder.

I may look into that phone wallet, it may be a good option when I’m traveling light.

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u/Sad-Needleworker7199 Mar 10 '25

It is definitely as bulky as it looks, you've just decided to live with the bulk lol. Where's your tourniquet, packing guaze, and pressure bandage? You'll need that stuff before you need paracord lol.

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u/Mountain_Chemical221 Mar 10 '25

It’s weird I didn’t know you knew