Everyday Carry

5.11 Tactical EDC Starter Kit Giveaway

Authored by:
Bernard Capulong
5.11 Tactical EDC Starter Kit Giveaway

Update: Congrats to Shon W., winner of this giveaway! Thanks everyone who participated. Keep it locked here for more giveaways in the future.

Who else loves free EDC gear? This week, we're hooking up one lucky reader with a tactical go-bag starter kit brought to you by our sponsors, 5.11 Tactical. They're known in the EDC scene for their purpose-driven designs and rugged build quality at great values. And while we've been fans of their bags for years, they now make other great gear for your everyday, from clothing to essential tools like knives and flashlights.

With this prize package, you'll get a chance to experience a little of everything they have to offer: their iconic daypack, a compact penlight, a tactical “little big knife,” and a versatile cross-body sling bag. All of this gear would make a great foundation for an EDC, go-bag, or backup system, especially if you prefer tactical performance.

We’ll run the giveaway for a week—until 12:00pm EDT on Thursday, July 14. Good luck everyone, and carry on!

Make sure you're logged in, then head over to our giveaway page for your chance to win the following:

  • 5.11 Tactical RUSH 12: An EDC crowd favorite bag. It's a rugged, compact daypack with all the internal pockets and organization you could ask for. Learn more about it and see what our readers have to say about the bag here. ($99.99)

  • 5.11 Tactical MOAB 10: An ambidextrous, cross-body sling bag built for versatility and mobility in the field. It keeps a slim profile on your back, but has the space for a hefty loadout. ($99.99)

  • 5.11 Tactical TMT PLx Penlight: A no-frills penlight that gets the job done. A useful 90 lumen output and tactical clicky switch gives you reliable light when you need it quick, without the hassle of cycling through confusing modes and sequences. ($26.99)

  • 5.11 Tactical DRT Folding Knife: A “little big knife” designed by Mike Vellekamp featuring a 2.85” AUS 8 steel blade secured via liner lock. What the blade lacks in size, it more than makes up for it with its excellent ergonomics for precision and utility: finger choils, a grippy textured handle, and blade jimping make this one practical EDC.  ($32.99)

Total Prize Package Value: $260


This is a sponsored post presented by 5.11 Tactical.

Bernard Capulong

Founder and Editor-in-Chief


About the Author
Bernard Capulong is an everyday carry (EDC) gear expert, entrepreneur, all-around nerd, and the founder and editor-in-chief of EverydayCarry.com—the largest online community for EDC gear enthusiasts. Since founding Everyday Carry in 2009, he’s built over a decade of experience in the industry, reviewing and highlighting brands and products, including pocket knives, flashlights, wallets, watches, bags, pens, and much more.

Bernard is known for bringing everyday carry out of obscurity and into the mainstream, having been published or featured in various publications such as GQ, TIME Magazine, The New York Times, VICE, HYPEBEAST, Outside, and many others. He has also played a part in curating, designing, and developing digital and physical products, resulting in successful crowdfunding projects or limited edition collaboration products with established softgoods brands. He stays on the pulse of the EDC industry by attending trade shows, participating in online interest communities, and actively engaging with fellow gear enthusiasts on social media.

In addition to being the editor-in-chief and main social media personality for EverydayCarry.com, Bernard is an avid gearhead and collector in general. His personal collections span technical bags, fountain pens, digital cameras, retro gaming hardware, personal hi-fi audio gear, and mechanical wristwatches, to name a few. Bernard Capulong is a prominent figure and trusted authority in the everyday carry industry with a career dedicated to helping people discover this hobby and stay prepared with quality gear.

Discussion (3 total)

Arif Lee ·
Is this an international giveaway?
Rick Hartsock ·
I love my Rush backpack. You guys do an awesom job.
American ·
I made a BoB bag and purchased the Rush 72 and I love that bag, been thinking of purchasing the Rush 24 for a Get home bag.