Everyday Carry

Everyday Carry Gear Made by Veterans

Authored by:
Ed Jelley
Reviewed by:
Bernard Capulong
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
14+ Years Reviewing EDC Products
Everyday Carry Gear Made by Veterans

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Today is Veterans Day, an official holiday here in the US that honors veterans of the United States Armed Forces. And when it comes to everyday carry gear, they have a deep and unique understanding that only comes from military experience in the field. Some veterans even go on to start their own companies that make EDC products, and today, we're going to highlight a few that caught our eye.

If you'd like to support small, veteran-owned businesses and get some made-in-the-USA gear at the same time, check out this roundup.


Veteran-Made EDC Gear

Spartan Blades Pallas Button Lock Flipper

This heavy-duty knife is machined from 6061 aerospace aluminum and features CPM S35VN steel on its 3.75” blade. The Pallas opens via a flipping mechanism or a thumb stud, and locks in place with a button lock system that’s easy to use. The Co-Founder of Spartan Blades is a former Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, so you know this blade is ready for duty.

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Sword and Plough Chevron Wallet

Sword and Plough makes a variety of wallets, backpacks, and accessories. They try to source their materials from other veteran-owned businesses and use military surplus products whenever possible. The Chevron wallet is made from premium veg-tanned leather and lined with surplus digi-cam fabric for a unique look. S&P is a veteran owned business that donates 10% of their profits to various veteran support organizations.

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Minuteman Watches Jester

The Jester by Minuteman Watches is built to last. The stainless steel case is coated with PVD, a super durable, jet black coating that's resistant to scratches. This watch has many features only seen on those well above its price point like a sapphire crystal with AR coating, a Swiss ETA movement, and an American-made leather strap. Minuteman Watches is a veteran-owned company that donates 25% of their profits to charities assisting veterans and their families.

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American Preparedness First Aid Kits

American Preparedness is the leading manufacturer and distributor of first aid kits for military, government, and personal use. They make carefully-curated kits for a variety of situations. Get one to keep in your house or car, so you everything conveniently in one place should you need it. American Preparedness is a SDVOB that's served the community for over 30 years.

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Goruck GR1

Goruck is one of the most well-known names in the tactical pack industry. They make a variety of super tough bags that are all hand-made in the USA and backed with a lifetime guarantee. The GR1 is a minimalist black bag that's not overly tactical, making it great for any carry situation. Goruck was founded by a former Green Beret and goes out of their way to hire veterans.

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Have a favorite vet-owned business that we didn't mention? Tell us about them in the comments below!

Bernard Capulong

Founder and Editor-in-Chief


About the Reviewer
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 (7 total)

Boris Ho ·
About knife from Veteran, you cannot forget Greg Medford
Karol Chudy ·
Love Goruck!
Nathaniel P ·
ITS Tactical is veteran owned, offers great gear and informational articles. Love their stuff!
Jacob Vandenberg ·
Applied Weapons Technologies is owned and operated by a disabled veteran and produces some of the finest aftermarket Griptilian handle scales available.
Seawolf ·
ZeeBee Leather!
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