Urban Survival EDC: Essential Tips & Strategies

In this video, Tyler covers optimum methodologies behind EDC (everyday carry) that many people aren't aware of.

Tell us about your EDC methods in the comment section below.

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[Markus_go]

I appreciate the thought process you put into your methodology. Personally, after several years of trial and error, I only consider an item EDC if it always sits in my loaded pants. Fortunately, I found plain, semi-fitted, low-profile pants that have the exact same pocket setup in a long and a short version. So, regardless of the seasons, I always have my setup of multitool, flashlight, knife, pocket first-aid kit, etc. available. In the unlikely event of having to dress up, I own miniature versions of the respective items which would fit into suit pockets. The reason for this is I never found myself carrying the same bag every day on every occasion and I found it impractical to always repack everything. One bag always does sit in my car but I don't consider it EDC as I usually don't take it out of the trunk. This is what works for me but I'm always open for looking into other systems.👍🏻

[robdavidson]

Shirts and jeans with pockets. Because I'm an old (69) Farm and Ranch kid I still wear long sleeve shirts with pockets. They may not be trendy but functional. Just a Tee shirt might be cooler in the summer but I need a place to carry the glasses, with strap, pen note pad and cell phone and be able to button close the shirt pocket. Jeans with several pockets seem to be worn a lot.
Flashlights, I still carry so cheapo deluxe Harbor Freight pen lights but I am replacing them with better, means expensive, light because they have failed me when I really needed them after very little use. I use head lamps a fair amount worth your time and money.
A roll up GI Boonie hat with your ball cap. Makes all the difference in a driving rain not to have rain dripping down the back of your neck and back. I had one of my Marine Corps issued poncho hood fail. My Boonie hat saved the day. A small roll of Duct Tape is handy to fix the hole in the poncho.
There is 42Milion other items I wished I had in times past in my pack and truck but you're limited by the room and weight you have to carry. No such thing as over prepared. Your adaptability and skills are most important.

[charlessalmond]

Always informative! Keep'em coming, sir.

[christopherpike]

I can easily see this getting into “if you give a mouse a cookie”. With that said, great methodology and well thought out.

[DanielBelliveau-yx]

Spectacles, testicles, wallet, and watch ; Old School E . D . C .

[unfi]

Great chat mate. Definitely valuable information for any situation. Cheers from Australia.

[rw]

Nice trooper! I drove an '87 trooper 2 for a good while. Loved it. Tons of room, decent capability, drove well for what it was. Slept in it more than once and could carry the gear.

[MI_Prepper]

I have the DPX HEST Fixed blade. Love that knife!

[jarebberthoud]

Great again Tyler!
I sure appreciate your expertise, insight, and advice! I love the methodology and layers you explained. Cheers from Utah!

[RustIronCrowe]

Really covering a lot of bases here. Thank you for objectively presenting elements of your kit. Good stuff here. What you call layering, I call modularity, but it is the same thing. Such an important planning facet. Glad you addressed it.

[Wheeling]

Great info Tjack. Definitely makes me rethink my setup. Much appreciated.👍👍👍👍👍

[brucehillbillybarthalow]

Great video and great food for thought. Thank You.

[jerryfarmer]

Well where I live we are no where near being urbanized. I also avoid any reason as to why I might be in one in the first place. I have a tiny led light on my key ring that is actually pretty bright. Pocket knife is a tool. Reach out and touch someone, you bet. I do carry, for many decades, a plain old Buck 110, it works. My goal is not to be inspector gadget. I was trained to adapt, improvise and overcome. As to having my phone? Heck I hardly ever have it even turned on. I still like CB's, always someone there.

[simplefieldcraft]

One thing I found is that if you are entering a venue and they are doing a bag search and wanding you for blades (I’m in Aus we don’t gun up here) I drop it in my wife’s bag. I’ve never seen a security guard rummage inside it they just glance in as she holds it open. Got my Ka-Bar TDI into many venues like that. She just slips it in my coat pocket later.

[donpaco]

Interesting video with important concepts for a vehicle-based urban/country crossover EDC. However I do not own a vehicle, am 61 & live in a public housing project in a small coastal city. I have a small EDC pouch with my essentials, including a Chinese copy of the Camillus Army pocket knife and it's mostly used to cut cheese.😅 No weapons carried whatsoever in this urban combat zone. The drug addicts know who I am. The pouch is interchanged between a small backpack, a sling pack for when I have a job or a fanny pack for short walks to a wifi spot or the port. I walk everywhere and it's a whole different scenario to what you have exposed.

[greenwolf]

I would just add that depending on the longevity of the situation it might be advantageous to have something to barter with in case they aren't accepting cash. What to barter with would depend on you and your area.

[johnsnow]

Appreciate the insight to the EDC methodology. Makes sense. What watch are you wearing for navigation and time?

[watkinsfarm]

Great video. It's got me rethinking mine. What kind of refrigerator do you have in your truck

[everestcheats]

Hey, SD! Can you recommend a good quality survival shovel? I don't mind spending a little more for some piece of mind, knowing it isn't going to break when I truly need it. Thanks in advanced! And subbed!

[troymorris]

What was the name of your fixed blade knife, was it Andel ?