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10 Non-Locking EDC Knives to Carry (Almost) Anywhere
You shouldn’t rule out a pocket knife for your EDC just because it doesn’t lock. Sure, advanced locking…
The Beginner's Guide to EDC Flashlights
So you want to carry a flashlight… You’ve considered your needs, you’ve drooled over other people’s EDCs, and…
How to Choose the Best Water Bottle for Your EDC
It’s hot out. Brutal, at times. Staying hydrated throughout the day is one of the most effective ways…
How to Build a Weatherproof EDC
Life in the Philippines isn’t always the tropical paradise our tourism department would have the world believe. We…
15 Essentials to Finally Put Your Coin Pocket to Use
Every pair of pants you’ve ever worn probably has one — that little pocket inside the right front…
The 6 Worst Things to Happen to Your EDC (and What to Do About Them)
As EDCers, we take pride in being resourceful and prepared at any given moment. That’s why we carry…
How to Choose a Pen Tough Enough to EDC
Investing in a quality writing instrument has plenty of benefits, and an especially tough pen can easily last…
The Best EDC Flashlights Under $100
We’ve filled you in on why carrying a flashlight is a good idea, as well as presented interesting…
CR123A vs AA: Choosing the Right Battery for Your EDC Flashlight
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5 Reasons Why You Should Carry Paracord in Your EDC
Paracord. You’ve probably seen it in countless EDCs (they’re almost ubiquitous in outdoorsy ones) in various shapes, colors,…
The Best Compact Digital Cameras for EDC
Whether you’re capturing your surroundings or your latest pocket dump, a dedicated camera can be a welcome addition…
5 Types of Flashlights You Didn't Know You Wanted
In the last installment of Carry Smarter, I talked about the reasons why you should carry a flashlight…
Why Carrying a Flashlight is a Bright Idea
In this installment of Carry Smarter, I’m going to take you through the basics of choosing and carrying…
Suit Up, Gear Up: How to Everyday Carry Like a Gentleman
We’ve touched on why you may want to go the less-tactical route when assembling your EDC in part…
Class Is In Session: Everything You Need to Know About Building a Timeless Carry
Not every EDC setup has to scream “tactical” to be effective. This two-part Carry Smarter guide focuses on two interpretations…
Obtainium: Affordable Titanium Essentials
In the first two parts of the Carry Smarter: Titanium series, I talked about how Titanium’s useful properties are able…
Whytanium: 4 Practical Properties of Ti
In the first installment of the Carry Smarter: Titanium series, I talked about products that best showed off…
Titanium: Understanding EDC's Precious Metal
Learn about one of the most desired "holy grail" materials in the EDC world, starting with an appreciation for classic titanium essentials in the first installment of this three-part primer in the Carry Smarter series.
How to Make Writing a Part of Your Daily Routine
We’ve given you several ideas involving the whys, hows, and whats of carry a notebook and pen. Now it’s time to take a look at some of the more premium pens, notebooks, and accessories. This installment of Carry Smarter touches on fountain pens, full-sized notebooks, some nice desk accessories and planners to wrap up our 3-part guide on writing analog. While each of these items may not exclusively be EDC’d, they are certainly useful on a daily basis and can easily become a part of your ritual.
Why You Should Carry A Pocket Notebook
Learn why and how you should carry a pocket notebook and check out our suggestions on the best memo books to get you started.