what is an edc

EDC stands for "Everyday Carry" or "every-day carry" and refers to a collection of useful items that are consistently carried on a person every day. The main reasons for having EDC are utility, self-sufficiency, and preparedness, to help individuals improve simple everyday problem-solving, from the mundane (opening packages, minor repairs) to possible emergency situations such as first aid or self-defense. Some of the most common EDC items include watches, pens, wallets, knives, flashlights, lighters, car and home key rings, mobile phones, multi-tools, tissues, medications, and personal care items. The optimization of everyday carry (kit/layouts and carry modes) has become an internet subculture, which goes by the name EDC as well. The hobby overlaps with collecting, as many EDC enthusiasts are drawn into collecting EDC items in the quest for finding which one works best for their current EDC needs or for imagined scenarios, such as a light-duty day, a heavy-duty day, etc. .