Hey everyone, so I want to have a couple simple first aid kits on hand, for different situations, but I'm at a loss for what would be actually useful to put in there.

Most Spec-Ops-Navy-SAS-Seal-LARPers mainly on youtube that I've looked to for advice on what to put in it go full operator and suggest stuff like tourniquets that I would be extremely doubtful would ever be used in day-to-day situations. Of course its useful to have things you need that one time despite not needing them the previous 99, but I'm trying to be more realistic. (The description at the beginning of the paragraph was mainly a lil jokey for myself :P )

Back to the serious stuff, essentially the way I see it I have 3 distinct categories of "emergency" that I will ever encounter in my region and lifestyle:

• Day to day (keep in daily bag) such as office at work (for example getting a minor cut in the office kitchen during lunch, or getting a headache that is just strong enough to make me take a painkiller or two)
• On the streets (keep in car) e.g. if I find a biker/cyclist (mainly delivery drivers where I am) who's had a minor tumble and is scraped up, but otherwise fine. Since most of these guys are migrants, its pretty rare for people in my country to stop to help unless the guy is literally down on the ground not moving. Most will just call 112 and go about their day). In this example something to wipe down the road rash is what I mean.
• When I go out hiking (keep in hiking bag). I've recently started hiking, but the area I live in doesn't have the super remote areas or any wildlife which is dangerous

Based on the examples above for what I believe are my 3 different levels of emergency, what would you recommend to keep in each first aid kit?

I should note that I'm not first aid certified, though I have suggested to my employer that we go through the training program at some point soon and got positive feedback on the idea (there's a government-funded program for employees in my country to go through various training programs in topics ranging from tech to stuff like first aid)

Thanks in advance, and sorry for the kinda long rambly post

Seeing some things people carry made me think of this guy.

So, what are you all carrying?

Edit: For the uninitiated:

https://youtu.be/0YGjH-aRv7M

This is the stuff I've carried for years.

• Fujifilm - X-T30; Fujinon - 35mm f2
• Carfia Sunglasses
• Custom leather Orbit Key
• BigideaDesign - Titanium Pocket Tool
• Custom leather "Travelers Passport"
• Hongdian - M2 Ti; Hongdian Black Ink
• Custom leather wallet
• BigideaDesign - Ti Mini Pen
• Olight i3T EOS Ti
• Vaer - S5 Tradition on custom Zulu strap

Not pictured - Samsung Galaxy S9+

#edc #tools #hobby

A recently lost item in my house allowed me to #relive a bit of my #childhood while indulging in the world of #EDC again.

Hi y'all!

After using classic bifold wallets for the longest time, I switched it up last year and bought a cheap 'modern' alternative instead. The experience I had with it, gave me valuable insight on what works for me and the direction I'd like to explore next. Below you may find what it boils down to:

• A small volume is required. I don't think I'll consider something bigger than the wallets found below.
• Card capacity of at least 7 cards. More (to an extent) is better for future-proofing.
• The bill compartment should 'comfortably' accommodate unfolded bills with size 160 x 77 (in mm).
• I think I can live with just a small coin compartment.
• Easy/premium access (and back-insertion) for at least 1 or 2 cards.
• I love closures to be safe, sound and secure. This doesn't only apply to the wallet as a whole, but also for its compartments.

With the above criteria (and plenty of searching), I found the following wallets (in alphabetical order):

• Allett Coin Wallet 2.0 (link)
• EXENTRI Multiwallet (link)
• The Frenchie Co. Speed Wallet Mini - Aroma Collection (with Essentials Pocket) (link)
• STUDIUM timik (link)

I would love to hear any feedback on these wallets. Furthermore, I'm more than willing to accept any other suggestions/products. Thanks in advance! Much appreciated!

EDIT: For posterity's sake...

This one is a NexTool Silver Card Tool.

They advertise it as a 20 in 1 tool, so far I've actually found 10 of its features useful, meaning I've found use in literally half, 50% of its features.

Its actually pretty well made too 👍

After trying a whole bunch of pocket notebooks, the Apica A7 has become my go-to.

It’s 2.8 x 4 inches (10.2 x 7.1 cm), which is quite a bit smaller than your typical Field Notes-sized notebook. However, I’ve come to really like it better at this size. I’m rarely writing prose in these notebooks; I’m always writing short lists. So I usually don’t take up a full line anyway. This tiny size leaves less wasted space on the page. It’s also small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, whereas Field Notes often doesn’t.

I’ve also been using the regular old Fisher space pen with it. I usually prefer something I can use one-handed, like a clicky or bolt-action, for my daily pocket pen, since it makes jotting things down that much quicker. But the size and simplicity of the space pen’s design is just really satisfying sometimes.

My Auto Zone Rewards card is from 2007, hard to think that the card is close to 20 years old now. Last time I used it, I used it to scrape glue off the side of a truck LOL!

Its Saturday, our vehicle exploded the other week, and we're just happy nobody was hurt. Brownie is indeed part of our everyday carry, hope this random post fits this community...

Context... https://lemmy.world/post/45294636

I just finished cleaning the soot off of it. It's just a touch looser now, but still works 👍

Context... https://lemmy.world/post/45294636

This is a fascinating article about the tools carried, possibly by one individual of the Gravettian culture, around 30,000 years ago in what is now the area of Austria/Czechia/Slovakia

https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/02/30000-years-ice-age-travelers-toolkit-is-altering-human-history/

In particular the items were likely bundled together in some sort of leather or wood container and had been re-shaped for different purposes due to wear and tear.

A substantial share of the assemblage exhibited fractures typically associated with projectiles, while other tools showed evidence of cutting, scraping, and drilling,”

From the article it seems that finds like this are very rare and previously tools have been found scattered and with a relationship to groups of people but not one individual.

Looking for a small, light, durable USB drive for EDC. What are you using? Bonus points for USB C and A connections. Thanks!

I wear the Oceanus to the office and the G-shock when working with my hands, on automotive work, household projects or woodworking.

I filed the lanyard loop off the SAK and that goes into my small jean front watch pocket (kind of at a diagonal angle). I carry it every single day there, and all of my pants have a SAK shaped wear silhouette there, heh

Bonus lower tool is the last generic ~$5 bullshit mini multitool I got years ago at an auto parts shop.

Much to my surprise, the new larger tool I got today feels pretty well made for what it is. No it's not perfect, but damn, for only $5.35 at our local Dollar Tree, I couldn't help but get one while the getting is good here! 👍

No it's technically not part of my everyday carry, I have a Gerber Suspension NXT and also a NexTool Silver Card multitool for EDC, but those cost me over $30 each, so I figure what I got today makes for a nice backup tool for around the house.

Sorry it's not quite EDC as I just got it, but I didn't know where else to share..

may be of interest to some of you

https://www.victorinox.com/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knife%E2%84%A2-and-Tools/Alox-Refined/collection/sak-collection/sak_collection_SAK-C086/

Samsung Galaxy XCover 6Pro
Benchmade Bugout
Wurkkos TS22

Probably also going to get the Rovyvon Aurora for my keychain so that I'll always have a flashlight independent of what pants I'm wearing. Also taking suggestions for a compact measuring device. Even a 50cm long one would cover 95% of my needs.

Got a cheap metal wallet. Decided to give it a paint job for kicks. It'll probably chip over time, but the last time I used a sealant on a project the paint smeared everywhere so I'm hesitant.

Besides the usual, I carry some basic first aid in there.

I've wanted to make something like this for a while, so I'm glad it's on the market. However, you're limited to just 5 tools plus a bit driver. Lots of interesting tools to choose from though. If the tool count rivaled a medium sized Victorinox with the same form factor, I'd consider it.

Pocket organizer:

• SOG Powerpint
• Bits
• Irega 100mm adjustable wrench
• Refillable lighter
• Flashlight
• Snap blade knife
• Pen
• Zip ties
• Hot glue
• Paper clips
• Ferrocerium rod

Attached to keys:

• Sennheiser SoundProtex concert earplugs with included pouch
• Normal earplugs

I made the pocket organizer 2 or 3 years ago. It has some holes but i plan to make a new one when I upgrade my multi-tool (Roxon Flex most likely). The new one will have a zipper for the central pouch so it opens like a book with small pockets inside.

The keys are on a screw with some washers and o-rings as spacers (I don't like rattling keys).

Aside from these I also carry my phone, wallet and Casio W800H-1BV.

For those who don't know already, Hacksmith Industries made their own multitool. A very lightweight titanium Canadian made multitool featuring an m390 blade and several other features.

1.5 mm diameter, 300 lbs tensile strength, can be used as a friction saw. Pull on the aglet to easily unravel.

I've made a Paracord version of this, but kevlar is thinner and stronger.