$300 vs $3,000 complete “Blackout” Everyday Carry

Whatever our needs, when creating our Everyday Carry kits, finding the perfect balance between utility and budget is key, and in this video, I compare a $300 vs $3,000 COMPLETE EDC kit, both following the same theme: an all-black / Blackout Edition.

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0:00 - Intro - 2 Complete EDC's

0:14 - Budget Wallet - Alpaka Zip Pouch & HUB Ecosystem
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1:12 - Expensive Wallet - GrooveWallet by GrooveLife

2:52 - Budget EDC Knife - Victorinox Huntsman

3:32 - Expensive Knife - CRKT Provoke First Responder

4:50 - Budget Flashlight - OLight i1R2 Pro
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5:34 - Expensive Flashlight - Nitecore T4K

7:16 - Budget Key Solution - Nite-Ize S-Biner No.2 Size

7:55 - Expensive Key Solution - OrbitKey Key Organizer & Clip V2

8:51 - Budget Watch - Seiko 5 Sports (SRPD55K1)

9:57 - Expensive Watch - Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph

10:42 - Budget Notebook - Alpaka Notebook
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11:04 - Expensive Notebook - Leuchtturm A6 Softcover

12:01 - Budget Pen - Sharpie S-Gel 0.7mm

12:20 - Expensive Pen - Kaweco AL Sport Clicker

13:03 - Budget Storage - HofferRuffer EDC Tray

13:32 - Expensive Storage - Orbitkey Nest
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15:00 - Full Side-By-Side Comparison
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An all-black EDC, whether you're strict on matte-black everything in your blackout everyday carry, or like a blend of shiny and matte, is super sleek looking. I guess an all-black Everyday Carry kit is so popular because it can be both elegant, or badass, and just goes with everything.

In this video, I break down two COMPLETE everyday carries, 2 full EDC kits that are comprised entirely of black items. An everyday carry to ME consists of a slim wallet, pocket knife / edc knife, edc flashlight, a key organization solution, a notebook (I literally use my notebook more than I use my phone), and a pen (I'm partial to fountain pens). But what constitutes a full EDC to you might be completely different. That's the beauty of our own everyday carries - they're fully custom and based on our own needs.

A cheap edc kit doesn't necessarily mean it's bad - if it works for you, it's awesome. Similarly, an expensive everyday carry kit doesn't mean it's good. Items that are so expensive you're too scared to use them defeat the whole purpose of an EDC kit. I'd love to know: what are YOUR favorite everyday carry things? Lemme know in the comments!

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[lloydirving]

People will spend $3000 on everyday carry and then never leave their house

[Lorz]

as a german the part about the brand Leuchtturm was pretty funny

[OreoDave]

Love it, except the knives. You went practical for budget with multi-tool, then completely impractical with a self defense korambit? For EDC? 🤔

[JBBell]

I think a better choice than the Kaweco ballpoint—which has a frankly pretty poor refill—is the rollerball, which you can replace with any Parker-style G2 refill, such as a Fisher space pen refill, which writes better and has a far longer life. The rollerball is capped, so won’t deploy in your pocket.

[paulwillen]

If you want to pronounce the brand correctly you should call it

(LEU) - Pick the "loy" from alloy
(CHT) - English doesn't have a pronounciation about this but it's very close to "Ssttt"
(TURM) - The word "Tour" with an "M" added to it.

Make sure you speak the words seperately Loysst--Tourm.. And you got it 99% perfect!

Thanks for your video's - I like them a LOT lately!

[ashd.]

I feel like that CRKT knife is more of a conversation piece with your buddies than a practical knife. It's beyond cool 👌. I like that both kits are of good quality without sacrificing style on the cheaper end.

[marka]

I definitely am with you on the Swiss Army Knife. I've spent most of my adult life with either a Swiss Army Knife or a Leatherman in pocket or on my hip. For the Swiss Army, I tend to favor the Explorer (or the Explorer Plus, which I don't think they make anymore) and, for the Leatherman, I long carried a Wave, but have lately been carrying a Signal.

Though, the Swiss Army knives I mentioned are definitely the easier options on the budget.

[steliannikolov]

The karambit style blade is strictly for self defence use. I don't have a clue why you choose it for edc. Any other plain edge flipper would have being a perfect example.

[MrGeekPoop]

I like the budget vs expensive, very cool choices for both! Also, you enthusiasm is a nice touch for the video. Good job :)

[BigMaxStax]

Absolutely love your videos, Maurice! The amount of detail and editing that goes into each one is incredible! I think you should definitely continue to make these kinds of videos! I know it must take a tonne of work and time, but we all enjoy them.

Please consider a "tactile" theme for your next video! EDC items which have a fidget factor built in (bolt-action pens, flipper knives, fidget toys, etc.) or simply have a tactile look and feel to them would be great!

Another theme you could try would be a vintage one (natural tan leathers, wood grains, brass/copper, fountain pens, etc.). Keep it up!!!

[edwardfletcher]

The Casio Duro is also an excellent choice for budget dive watch

The Rovyvon torch range, while not black is incredible value for money.
Especially the A8X !

Your choices and presentation are next level, thank you 👍😆

[ScratchC]

Replace the watch with an F91W for true budgetzzz

[ZenithRana]

You sir need more subscribers.
Nice format, high-quality videos, consistent uploads, also your content is really cool. I subbed!

[gundam]

the Hamilton is an amazing time piece and super under rated. It punches well above it's weight for what it offers

[ItsJustHappyiii]

That alert was so uncalled for, it shifted my focus to it the ENTIRE video. Don't do that to us, my guy!

[dt]

My go to blackout edc:
Wallet - LV card wallet ~ $400 ish
Knife - Microtech Ultratech Marfione Signature or pj mistress - $600 to $2k
Flashlight - Cloud Defensive MCH - $220
Watch - AP or Patek - $100k to $300k
Lighter - Porsche design p3639 - $130
Notebook: custom leather notebook -$200
Pen - Mont Blanc Heritage or M rollerball $1300
Catch all custom marble tray - $100
Iphone - $1599
Carry - custom $3500
Holster - custom $200
Belt - Hermes Ithaque belt 38 mm -$5420

[vanquestgear]

No matter the price point, blacked out always looks good!

[gregtomamichel]

Great video, thanks. I buy watches under $50 because they get beaten up badly in my job, so $221 as the cheap option was a bit of a shock.

[Francis__D]

I really enjoy watching these videos even though the idea of carrying anything other than my phone, wallet and keys is crazy.

[Faithfps]

Well I didn't need a new wallet, but I just bought that budget wallet as it seems like a really amazing product for the price.