So, when people begin to seriously think about what could happen each and every day as we travel to and from work, home, school, the grocery store, etc, the term everyday carry kit, or EDC, comes up often. These are things that can be carried in a purse, wallet, fanny pouch, backpack, computer bag, or even just the pockets of your pants. Usually, the goal of a EDC is to get yourself home safely. Being a woman, no one bats an eye if I carry a purse or bag with everything but the kitchen sink in it, so in general, I think that gives me a slight advantage in being able to create a more robust EDC. The downside: Weight and ease of handling. Carrying a purse full of stuff puts a lot of weight on your shoulder or arm, is bulky and hard to manuver, and in general, I personally hate purses. I prefer just having a wallet, my keys, phone, and my pocket knife. However, since I currently work as a CNA (Certified Nurses Assitant), there are several other things I have to ferry around for work, so rather than use a purse, I use a bookbag. Just a run of the mill bag that I've bought on clearance during the back to school sales last year. I have a much better quality bag for my bugout bag, but the bookbags are cheap enough that replacing them twice or so a year doesn't break the bank, and it is less obivous than the camoprint bag I have that there is more in the bag than meets the eye. I'll post an article on the things I carry in the bag later, and there are so many ideas and opinions on what to carry. A couple of years ago, I was contacted by Jon Hedman over on www.knifeista.com about a short checklist of items to think about adding to ones EDC kit: http://www.knifeista.com/survival-preppers-checklist/ Now, these are supplimentary items to add, just to get the creative juices flowing. His blog itself is interesting, comparing different types of knives and explains how different compositions of materials effect the blades. Definitely worth a read. Have a blessed day
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