EDC is Everyday Carry
At Everyday Carry we provide an in-depth look into the pockets, professions, and lives of our community. Since 2009, we’ve been committed to helping people discover items to improve their day-to-day lives, prepare for adventure, excel in the workplace and tackle unexpected emergencies in stride.
Through our website, users can share their everyday carry (EDC) essential items carried on a daily basis or for a specific task, browse others’ EDCs, and explore a database of popular, tried-and-true products used by peers for related professions and interests. Our goal is to help you find the right tools for the job and provide a community for you to share your EDC and the story behind it.
Everyday Carry is now proudly a part of The Ridge. We’re still the original crew carrying out our mission of growing the EDC community and providing awesome content, and this partnership will give us the resources and support needed to take Everyday Carry to the next level.
The Team
Bernard Capulong
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
“I’ve always had a passion for gadgets and gear. Having studied biomedical engineering in college, I paid close attention to useful design. My borderline obsessive research as a result of my academic background and serial hobbyism led to the creation of Everyday Carry in 2009 as a personal blog to document neat finds, curate quality content, and to share a favorite interest of mine with new audiences.”
Mikey Bautista
Managing Editor
“I like gear built well enough to last a lifetime as much as I like being ready for any situation, so the principles of EDC are a natural fit for my lifestyle. I’m constantly thinking about how best to streamline the items I take along with me to be more efficient in everything I do. Discovering awesome products every day and sharing them with the world through the site is both a pleasure and an honor.”
Jon Tolentino
Social Media Manager
“Discovering EDC gave me the tools and the framework to crystalize and clarify a few things I’d always wanted to achieve with my gear. That opened up a whole new vista of possibilities. But by far the most interesting and rewarding thing has been learning about the stories behind all of the EDCs out there, and getting to share them with a wider audience.”
Jonathan Tayag
Writer
“As a multidisciplinary jack-of-all-trades, I’ve always sought to carry around the tools and gadgets needed to fulfill the varied tasks required of me. I seek efficient solvency for everyday problems, and the best alternatives to them if needed. I look forward to sharing what I learn with you all.”
Adam Molina
Writer
“I’ve been a part of EDC before I even knew what it was. I commuted throughout elementary school and have always been very aware of what items come with me and what gets left behind. Although I may have swapped out my gameboy for a smartphone, that same careful consideration has stayed with me over the years. To me a good carry is a light carry, so I’m always looking for gadgets and gear with a high cool-to-weight ratio. Currently I am working towards a degree in biology and live the life of a digital nomad.”
Ed Jelley
Writer
“I’ve been EDCing for some time now, always on the lookout for gear that balances both aesthetics and function. My preference is towards the minimal side of things, but all of the small details are where it counts for me. I also have a passion for analog writing instruments, photography, and of course writing. I love being able to provide people with insight on how to further their hobby and learn more about it.”