Assembling a comprehensive EDC is only half the battle. How you carry your gear matters more than you may think. Sure, pocket clips and lanyards make carrying things a little easier, but they don't always stop them from bouncing around in your pocket. What if you need to carry more than just a knife, wallet, and flashlight? Where does it all go?

For example, your first aid kit. It typically contains a lot of small, loose items. But when an emergency arises you're going to want to know exactly where everything is. Or, maybe you just switch bags a lot and always end up forgetting your flashlight or something. It definitely helps to have everything in one place.

The EDCer's Secret Weapon Against Messy Pockets

Enter the pocket organizer. These versatile pouches have a ton of straps, pockets, and places for all your gear to stay neatly in place and ready when you need it. They make it easy to assemble a grab-and-go kit for your car or bag, and make great storage for your EDC as well. Get your pockets in order with our favorite EDC pouches below!

Maxpedition EDC Pocket Organizer
As seen in: William's EDC Dump Pouch

At 6”x8”x1” the Maxpedition E.D.C. Pocket Organizer is one of the smaller options out there, while still having plenty of organization inside.There’s an oversized pull handle and MOLLE attachment webbing on the back that makes the case easy to carry or attach to a bag. You can even personalize your pouch by adding a patch on the hook-and-loop panel on the front.

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Maxpedition Fatty
As seen in: schamu's Basic EDC

Need something with a little more room? The Maxpedition Fatty is great for a cargo pocket or bag-in-bag organization. It’ll give you an extra inch in width over their standard pocket organizer. The inside has both horizontal and vertical straps to accommodate gear of different shapes and sizes.

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Skinth Solutions Trail Blazer
A Skinth pouch as seen in: Mike's EDC

If you want something as personalized as your EDC, consider a pocket organizer by Skinth. Each pouch is modular and custom-made from the ground up. Select all the options that you need, and leave off the ones you don’t for an EDC storage solution tailored to your exact needs.

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Topo Accessory Bags
As seen in: Josh's Teacher/Tech Guy Carry

Sometimes you want to keep organization simple. Toss loose gear into a Topo Accessory pouch to keep it from bouncing around the bottom of your bag. These no-fuss catch-all  pouches come in a variety of sizes that can easily fit your entire EDC and then some.

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Condor Pocket Pouch
As seen in: J's Technician EDC

The Condor Pocket Pouch is on the smaller side, measuring in at 6.75”x4.75”. It comes with a removable flag patch and has three internal pockets. What separates it from the rest is the fold out vinyl pocket — ideal for quickly showing ID.

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Bill's Urban Wallet

Somewhere between a pocket organizer and a wallet, there’s the Urban Wallet by Bill’s Custom Cases. This nylon zip wallet has two external pockets that keeps your knife and lighter from bouncing around in an open pocket.

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Vanquest EDCM
As seen in: Roy's EDC

21 elastic webbing slots and 3 organization pockets — and that’s just on the inside. At  8”x6”x2”, this pouch is on the larger side — but that's not a bad thing. The Vanquish EDCM has more straps and internal pockets than any other pouch on the list, making it ideal for an on-the-go first aid kit.

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Fox Gear EDC Pocket Organizer 

This pocket organizer is both small and efficient. Keep pocket and bag clutter at a minimum by slipping your EDC gear into the interwoven nylon straps. If you're looking to organize your stuff without the bulk, this is a great contender.

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Reebow Gear Utility Holster

As seen in: Edward's EDC Pouch

The Reebow Gear Utility Holster features multiple carry options with MOLLE webbing, belt straps, and an included carabiner. Unlike the others on this list, this pouch opens from the top. Its vertical layout makes it ideal to carry on your belt. There's a dedicated phone slot and multiple pockets to keep your entire EDC easily accessible.

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Do you have an organization system for your EDC? Let us know your favorite way to haul your gear in the comments below!