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Every Day Carry (EDC)
Ok, since many folks here don't have 'deploy to a combat zone' in their job description, how about sharing what you carry day-to-day on your person and why? AD guys, this is more along the lines of what you'd carry in your pockets or on your belt in garrison than your field-specific gear.
I try to always have:
In my 'briefcase' for work I carry:
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Let's see, the other day I overheard my little sister telling my middle brother to go ask me how I carried all of that stuff in my pockets everyday, so here we go:
Occasionaly at least one of the items is forgotten/lost/destroyed. I hate to think how much stuff I would carry if I had a briefcase or a CHL:D |
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EErrrrrr....UUUhhhhmmmmmm........... :eek: Someone please PM me when this thread degenerates from a serious topic into the standard gibberish and babbling hijack.. I have something to say!! LOL hahaha back to thread..... |
Razor, Your inbox is full.
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Reading is fundamental, dear DDS. ;) Notice I said Lubriderm (a moisturizing hand cream), not Surgilube, which is probably what you were thinking. The other 'odd' items (besides the reading material, which comes in handy during the many, excruciating USAF-led meetings I attend) are indeed very important to me on a far too frequent basis. Gotta read between the lines, molar man.
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I understand Sir... My mind is not always working to well after a full helping of the daily "grind" at work. I just have to keep "drilling" away at it until I get home though. LOL
I am sure you have valid and logical reasons for all the included items. Understood, Sir. Sorry for the hijack... I tried to be an adult, I really did. :p (Air.177, your're lucky..I had a great little comeback for you "it's a bear not a monkey" boy!) LOL back to thread.... |
Out on the town....I carry the following:
Back of SUV I carry:
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In civvies, I usually have on my person:
.45 ACP Para P12 with 12 rounds of LeMas .380 KelTec P3AT with six rounds Large Sebenza folder Photon III White BIC lighter 1/2 Cravat bandage Chap-Stik reading glasses keys money clip business card carrier with IDs, permits, credit cards, business cards, toothpicks change Sharpie or other pens Kramer horsehide belt Cell phone In uniform, above minus handguns, and: Boots with 550 cord laces Riggers belt 3x5 cards Belt Pouch with: Leatherman Wave BIC Lighter Silva Compass 3' 550 cord Surefire E1 Light Fox 40 whistle Photon III Red Pencil Paper Butterflies Bandaid I always carry my Eagle AIII which has a ton of gear in it, some survival related, and some not. HTH. TR |
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If it catches in anything, or I were going hand to hand with you, you would regret wearing it, till you lost consciousness. Just some friendly advice. TR |
Excellent point, and a good idea for everyone considering the number of people that wear their ID badges or security cards on neck cords nowadays.
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TR,
Thank You Sir. I did not think about that scenario. I will adjust my method of carrying that particular light. P.S. Sir , would I be able to purchase any of that LeMas ammo for my carry weapon? Thanks in Advance, Jason |
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LeMas is military/LE only, sorry. Did you see my thread in the Ammo section with the pics? Will put up one more there later. There is a similar civilian round, but I cannot speak to its efficacy. You might ask APLP about it. TR |
LOL - I just emptied my pockets.
Emerson CQC 7 Leatherman Wave Cravat Ace wrap Surefire Z light Otis cleaning kit Cell phone Nextel phone Radio Copenhagen Palm Dried fruit |
Cope monkey on your back again, NDD?
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Roger sir. Like Doc T says - my lack of will power is exceeded only by my capability to rationalize (or something like that).
She uses lots of big words. |
If we ever have anything to send your way, I see part of your change coming in fresh logs of snuff.
Which Otis kit do you have? Got a couple of different ones and I love mine. Good company to deal with as well. Met them at the SHOT. TR |
Two - the one for the Glock 19 and another that's a combo 9MM/M4. Gotta go, somebody's screaming. LOL. I do love being a medic.
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Cell phone (has wireless internet and digital photo capability)
Blackberry (wireless email, plus assorted other functions) Keys Watch Wedding ring Wallet contains: Cash Credit cards issued by multiple clients (never know who you'll have to buy dinner for -- they want their card used!) Driver's license Business cards (never know when there will be an accident!) Photos of kids Frequent flyer and other travel cards CA DOJ Handgun Safety Certificate Health Insurance Card NY Car Service Card AAA Card Grocery and Costco cards PADI Certification Card Office magnetic access card Proof of insurance |
Counsellor, you need a gentleman's knife, if not a big one.
And a multi-tool for the briefcase. And maybe a firearm or two. We have people who know about these things. Trust me, as your Samoan attorney, I am advising you to arm yourself. TR |
Pocket stuff:
Cold Steel Voyager (tanto) folder Pens, black and blue, one per Wallet / Keys I know, I know. My idyllic Santa Barbara university existence is making me soft. Edited to add: And if I didn't live in the Democratic People's Republic of Ass-Cl.. er, California, then I'd be packing something a bit more potent than the Voyager. :) |
Gotta love the fact that everyone lists Knives/guns first
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Pager so work can get me 24/7 Cell phone so I can call work back, or in case the help desk decides not to page me but give out my contact information to whomever needs my help ID badge so I can get into the building and various server rooms I'm lucky enough to be able to walk to work so in my daypack is the following - CD player CD's Book for lunch time reading Lunch Palm pilot ball cap umbrella gym clothes - the gym is on the walk home As for knives or guns - this is Massachusetts........I don't care even carry a toothpick |
TR or anyone else in the know, what caliber brushes come in the Otis Tactical Kit? Ideally, I'd like a kit that can clean 9mm, .40, .45, .223 and .308.
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Razor,
I have an OTIS at home but will have to wait until later on tonight before I can check it to see exactly what calibers it cleans. Maybe someone will have one handy to get you an answer quicker. |
Razor,
I just googled it and came up with this. http://www.sportchalet.com/family/in...2337&cp=876052 It looks like they have several different ones. |
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Razor: I have a couple of the older #224-2 M-16 Butt Stock Systems that will work for your calibers given the addition of the different bore brushes. I also have the latest #750 Tactical Cleaning System which states that it is good for .177 to 10 gauge. It is a bit larger, about 4" in diameter and about 2" thick. HTH. TR Edited to add, I think this one would work as well. Deluxe Law Enforcement Cleaning System Designed to clean law enforcement pistols and sub guns 9mm thru 45 calibers. Cleans 5.56 & 7.62 Caliber rifles and 12 Gauge Shotguns. Solid brass components, two 8” and a 30” cleaning rod clean any barrel length. Now automatics can be cleaned correctly from breech to muzzle without disassembly. All-caliber patches and heavy-duty bore brushes easily strip the copper from bores. Special handle with scraper, pick, and brushes clean the receiver, trigger group, and bolt. Everything is neatly packed in an 8 oz., pocket size soft-pack case. 85211 Deluxe Law Enforcement System $42.95 |
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Thanks for the info, fellas.
Joe, it appears you may be endangering your lower back by carrying all that equipment. I will be more than happy to give you a hand and carry your credit cards and cash for you to ease your burden. :D |
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what a fun thread.
on me:
Eickhorn-Solingen Original PRT cell phone either Glock 21 or Kimber Eclipse Custom II spare mag for above CRKT KISS folder stinking badge peerless hinged cuffs surefire p6 g-shock money keys (cuff key, photon micro, beer bottle opener) wallet (id, permits, biz cards, COSTCO (where ammo should be sold) etc) OC iPAQ in my pack (T.H.E. Pack): flex cuffs IBM T40 big bag full of cables and other assorted hacker gear blank CDs bunch of software 4 or 5 different network cards (a new MAC is a new identity :) ) recent gun rag to read ID/Passes to different places I visit bunch of other big shit i can't fit in my pockets... check book, pens/pencils, power cord, spare batteries. E-trex venture GPS (have blue tooth GPS mounted in vehicle) |
Gack, how are you liking your T.H.E. Pack?
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on the plus side: plenty of room, seems well made, lots of flexibility built in to it to do what you want with it.
I've only had it about a month. I really like it so far. I had looked at a Camel back BMF for a little while and settled on this instead. $50 cheaper too. the water bladder pocket is pretty big. I have a 100 oz in there and I have lots of room left over. I don't have a 5 liter to try to fit in there but I'm betting that it would. the 2 big outer pockets that come with it are pretty good sized. But I added on 2 external pouches. not that I needed room, but it is easier to keep things separated with them. the outside is covered with MOLLE loops so that is pretty useful. There was a guy selling them at the last gun show and he had 3 of those 400 round commie sardine cans full of ammo in one and he was swinging it all over the place. seams didn't even look stressed. On the down side: - the one big inside compartment is cool. much better than having permanent dividers. However, I had to figure out a way to divide things up to carry a laptop, books, etc. having some loops inside would be nice. - no drain holes in the bottom and not watter proofed/resistant on the outside. If it rains on it, it will probably hold some water. - the sternum strap was set up like a frigging chin/throat strap... that thing had to move. - the hip strap is a POS. totally useless, single thickness cargo strap w/ a fastex buckle. I took it off after a couple hrs. not that I have enough weight in it to need it... I'd have to be humping a bag full or rocks or something. But I figure if they are going to have one, at least make it worth a shit. |
For those of us not,"In the Know" could someone please explain what a T.H.E. bag is? a link would be much appreciated, sounds like a good piece of kit.
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