Something meant to be carried daily needs to be durable—that’s why lots of EDC items are made from low-maintenance materials. Many manufacturers use the most durable materials and employ ...

Just like emergency preparedness for hurricanes or wildfires, owning a self-defense weapon is one way to help you handle any emergency in the world. A self-defense weapon is only as good as the person ...

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I have cargo shorts that at most I would call strategic. But, I would classify some of my EDC choices as clever, or even smart. The stuff I carry is far more appropriate for everyday life than ...

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People often ask me how I carry my pocket knives. If they come with a pocket clip, like some of my Buck or Cold Steel knives ...

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Best Overall: 5.11 Rush 24 2.0 With thousands of different backpacks available—including models optimized for hunting, EDC, travel ... the products on this list based mostly on previous testing ...

Near the top of the tier list you’ll find the Orbitkey — a clever little key organizer that launched on Kickstarter in 2013 to the tune of nearly 5,000 backers. A decade later, over one-million ...

Whether you’re a professional, a student, or someone who values high-quality tools, the FLINTONE 4-in-1 EDC Pen is designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. For a complete list ...

Now, as an adult, it’s a bit harder to take the last item on that list seriously. Even if Gerber did release a giant one for backcountry use a few years back, the butterfly knife (aka bali-song) just ...

It's hard to ignore a knife like the Benchmade Bugout ($170-$330) when it comes to a list of the best hiking and backpacking ... MagnaCut was the top EDC steel of 2023. It excels in corrosion ...