Everyday Carry (EDC)

Prepping is about a whole lot more than just having the right gear and tools, but if we’re being honest, having the right equipment really helps. And don’t think you have to lug around a bulky bug-out bag to be prepared, either. Lots of essential preps and life-saving equipment are compact enough to fit in […]

Considering what you’ll carry as part of your EDC complement, it is easy to examine the problem in a vacuum, devoid of any context. Wouldn’t it be nice to carry all of the tools, weapons and other assorted gear you need with you, day in, and day out without any care or worry paid to

Everyday carry is an interesting hobby and topic to get into because there’s just so much variety! Everyone carries something different, be it a knife, a flashlight, a lighter, even a keychain flashlight. It’s also not too hard to get into it which is an added bonus. Of course, when you get started, it’s easy

For those of us who have a personally owned vehicle, it likely factors heavily into our plans. It will serve as a linchpin during bug out and evacuation efforts as well as a mobile resupply point and erstwhile shelter while underway. Although common consumer vehicles will work well enough for our purposes, they are not

I will venture that it is no guess that most of our readers here on Survival Sullivan are familiar with the term “EDC”. For those few who are not, EDC means simply Every Day Carry shorthand for all of the items that one chooses to bring with them on their travels out and about. EDC

Riots and other violent “demonstrations” are an increasingly common sight in many cities across America. Often motivated by political ideology along sectarian lines, we are seeing a sharp uptick in the frequency, duration and intensity of these events. From clogging major thoroughfares with a mass of bodies to completely shutting down public spaces with mob

I and other authors talk about EDC procedures, tips and gear plenty here on Survival Sullivan. Keeping with the idea that you are your own first responder, smartly chosen EDC gear forms your first line of equipment to help you beat back disaster or deal with an emergency. Sure, there are plenty of EDC-obsessed types

The gear you carry with you on a daily basis is more than just convenience items. Some of those items may just save your life or the life of someone else. EDC is about being prepared at all times for life’s emergencies both big and small. The best EDC pouches are those that help you

Imagine you’re walking to your car from a late night at work. You hear footsteps behind you, so you pick up your pace and walk faster, trying to avoid confrontation because you’re tired. As you walk faster, so does the person behind you. You start to run, but are quickly apprehended by your assailant. What

There are copious amounts of articles and videos published about creating the ultimate EDC (everyday carry) bag and gear. While many of them offer great tips and advice, most forget one very important aspect about surviving the immediate aftermath of a SHTF disaster…where you lives matters – a lot. The EDC bag to get an