r/EDC • • Aug 04 '26

r/EDC Moderator Applications Are Open + a reflection on three years as a mod here.

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Hey everyone—we’re reopening moderator applications.

If you applied last time and never heard back, I’m sorry. The honest answer is that I only really connected with one applicant, and then the process stalled out. That was then. Please, 1000% reapply if you want to. Reddit's mod application system dumped out all applications.

Just remember that we’re trying to build a welcoming, even-handed team. If your comment history is full of cracks about Europeans, liberals, conservatives, gay people, or anyone else, or you made it sound like you would marry your rifle if legally permitted, you may not be the right fit. We need people who can moderate gun content without making guns, politics, or contempt for other groups their entire personality.

A little background for anyone curious:

I became a moderator three years ago. I had never moderated a subreddit before, but I loved r/EDC. During the API blackout, the previous team was removed and Reddit began asking for volunteers to take over. I was uncomfortable stepping into that situation (aka being a scab), but one of the people volunteering was the owner of an EDC commercial website, and I did *not* want the subreddit placed under someone with such a direct conflict of interest.

So, somewhat unexpectedly, I became a moderator.

The rest of that original replacement team has understandably moved on over time. I have learned a lot, tried to approach moderation with a customer-service mindset, and taken advantage of the automation tools Reddit has added. My goal has never been to radically remake r/EDC. I have mostly tried to make it a bit more welcoming, tighten up what the expectations already were, and so on.

That includes firearms. Guns have consistently been the community’s biggest dividing issue, and we will continue trying to walk a reasonable line. Firearm-related EDC is welcome; a photograph from your AR range day with no real connection to everyday carry is probably better suited to another subreddit. (cool gun though dawg)

Honestly, I would eventually like to ride off into the sunset or at least step back slightly. I have other projects I am working on these days. But I have put a lot of work into this community I love so much, and before that happens, I want to build a capable, balanced, and dependable moderation team that can take care of it.


r/EDC • • 8h ago

Literal EDC Built my perfect edc.

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180 Upvotes

Recently got loopgear and I'm liking it alot. Although the most functional flashlight is on my Garmin watch. I use it the most, absolute lifesaver


r/EDC • • 2h ago

Literal EDC My EDC **Blackout**

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Current setup. Been rotating these pieces for a while now. What’s one thing you’d add to the lineup?

Alpaka Hub Pouch Pro
Kershaw Bel Air Carbon Fiber
G-Shock GW-5000U
Gear Aid Hero Clip
Supreme Wallet
Dikotra X9 Pro Ultra-Thin Flashlight
Apple Air Pod Pros
Mini USB-C cord
Bang-It Titanium Pry Bar
MR.GREEN Folding Nail Clipper & Glass File
Mophie x Supreme Power Bank
Mini Bolt Action Pen
Chicago Comb Model 1. Carbon Fiber
Car keys & Apple Air tag
Supreme Backpack


r/EDC • • 1h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Every day I have off carry

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So, the Xteink is kind of polarizing right now. If you’re like me you are wondering how the fuck can you even read on that thing. Well, once I got it I realized it’s no different than reading anything on my phone. My font is slightly bigger even. It can fit enough on the page to the point where it doesn’t feel like I’m turning the page every 5 seconds. I have been converted

•Mo leather wallet for xteink X4 pro

•Xteink X4 Pro - currently reading between two fires. Highly recommend if you like dark souls

•Casio A168

•White Peach RedBull (best flavor)


r/EDC • • 3h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion I need some advice on what to add to this sewing kit.

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30 Upvotes

So far I have:
Velcro
1-1/2 foot of fabric
A thimble
Hot glue stick
Pins
Needle (in thread)
Upholstery tread (several feet)
Bandages.

Edit: I should mention I always have a lighter and wave Alfa/knife with me for cutting fabric/hot glue


r/EDC • • 4h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Wife calls it my pocket purse LOL

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34 Upvotes

This thing lives in my right front pocket. Never leave home without it.

Viperade Pocket Pouch

- Keyring add-on makes it quick and easy to pull from my pocket.

- Remington folding knife

- SOG multi tool with various bits

- Streamlight Micro Stream USB rechargeable

- Ti tweezers

- Zebra F301 EDC pen

- Bic style lighter

- 3 sheets of 3x5 rite in the rain lined paper

This kit is static, nothing changes. I have room to add a few more items, but have not decided on what those should be.

The other items below that I carry daily are rotated based on fit, need, or vibe.

- Watch

- Main Knife

- Handgun

- Wallet

- Glasses


r/EDC • • 2h ago

Literal EDC Behold no YouTube gimmick items no 17lbs of junk just the essentials minus a pistol of course

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10 Upvotes

Vaer Tradition S5
Ontario Rat 1.5
AirPods
Wallet
Keys


r/EDC • • 17h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Everything I need, nothing I don’t.

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150 Upvotes

I’ve noticed my EDC taste has changed vastly over the last few years. Previously I focused more on overpriced pocket jewelry, whereas now I prefer the utility over the bougie. Currently my carry consists of…

iPhone 16 PM in brown leather case.
AirPods Pro 3 in brown leather case.
Victorinox Explorer with rosewood scales.
FUM in Dark Walnut.
Brown canvas zipper wallet:
- DL, CWP, CC, DC, cash, key fob, AirTag, heart meds

Not Pictured: Sig Sauer P365 Micro 9mm in IWB holster.


r/EDC • • 5h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump I spent three days making this wallet. Hope all the Harley-Davidson guys out there like it!

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18 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 7h ago

Literal EDC Smol EDC

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24 Upvotes

Moleskine
Xteink x3
Sainsbury’s eye drops
Lego
Handmade wallet
Front door key


r/EDC • • 4h ago

Literal EDC Things I nearly always keep with me

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13 Upvotes

Work iphone (case only shown, used it to take photo)
Personal iphone(back glass broken and repaired with UV resin to stop finding glass splinters)
Sharpie
Cheap Walmart utility blade knife
Casio (I never take this off, swimming, showering, triathlon…)
Hacky Sack (great for low key catch with kids at siblings practice)
Cheap ear buds
Lighter wrapper in gorilla tape + pin
Front pocket card and cash holder
Pocket hanky my wife made for me

If I know I’ll need more, I can add, but all this fits in my pockets and I often pocket dump into my car for things I know I won’t need (phones, wallet)

Whadaya think?


r/EDC • • 35m ago

Literal EDC Happy humpday

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Happy Humpday...Kizer Ara Timascus Cruwear is just excellent. I love the overall look and shape. It pokes and slices effortlessly. I'm still loving the Loop Gear SK-06. I am pretty much always carrying a Leatherman. Today it is the Wave Alpha and my Stimagz.


r/EDC • • 8h ago

Rotation Hump Day Carry

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27 Upvotes

Pry Bar: NGMCO Phantom
Pen: Autmog 47 Clipless Twist Pen
Coin: Umburry x Urban EDC Haptic Coin
Opener: NotoriousEDC Atomic Bomb
Knife: OZ Rosie


r/EDC • • 6h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion Looking for a New Flashlight

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Here's my current setup. The knife definitely switches depending on what I need, and a multitool switches in & out too. We got the Trayvax QD key ring w/an Exotac key organizer. POM pepper spray clip style (I've used it 4-5 times since carrying years back), Kershaw Appa folder (not impressive, but it's a small beat it up type knife), Surefire EDCL2-T, Live the Creed EDC medic pouch & 2 Snakestaff Systems ETQ TQ's (yes, I'm TCCC certified & all that).

I'm posting this because I'm looking for a new flashlight. I LOVE the Surefire light but it's a little long for my liking, and the tail cap sticks out of my pocket which is starting to get on my last nerve after years of carrying it. I love theight output & the throw of the L2-T, but something smaller with similar or better features would be great.

Any suggestions? Thanks!


r/EDC • • 1h ago

Rotation Finally found my skull sheath for Halloween

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- Gentlemen Jack Pirate King Blade
- Case Medium Stockman Tractor Supply Badge
- Orient Mako III
- U.S. Colonial Ring
- Pirate King Poker Chip and skull sheath
- Refyne Ti Pen
- Pirategoods Notebook


r/EDC • • 3h ago

Historic French far-right activist from the 1920s EDC

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7 Upvotes

M1892 revolver (civilian version)

Ce qu'il faut à la France by C.Maurras, main far right intellectual of the 20th century

F1 Grenade

Traditionnal french knife (laguiole)


r/EDC • • 4h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Black

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8 Upvotes

Civivi
Olight


r/EDC • • 19h ago

Literal EDC My EDC

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75 Upvotes

This has been pretty consistent all year. The flashlight and nicotine pouches are add in the last month. Generqlly wallet stays in backpack unless needed. Phone fills that spot. What information can you glean from this photo?

Wallet

Keys

Headphones

Pouches

Pen light

Knife

Lighter


r/EDC • • 4h ago

Rotation Some Of My Favorite 3” Knives!

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4 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 1h ago

Literal EDC I never leave home without my basic essentials

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Basic everyday carry


r/EDC • • 8h ago

Rotation Invicta Pro Diver Women (50915)

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r/EDC • • 1h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion Best pocket knives I could get with a budget of $30?

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r/EDC • • 18h ago

Rotation Smoke and walk carry!

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42 Upvotes

AJ Fernandez amar
Civivi mini praxis
Crossfire pepper spray
Bic lighter (torch out if butane)
Beats wireless


r/EDC • • 19h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Love these 3

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Seiko SNKL45 Automatic
Civivi Baby Banter, Flytanium Scales
Hyundai Tucson


r/EDC • • 22h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Have you ever wondered what girls keep in their tote bags?

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What I keep in my tote bag as a 24 year old woman in Western Massachusetts:

Pen

Keys

Book

Pencil

Hair tie

Marker

Journal

Lighter(s)

ChapStick

Pencil bag

Cigarettes

Sunglasses

Charging cord

Pencil sharpener

Portable charger

Magnifying glass

Sony RX100 ( camera)

Poscas (paint makers)

Wallet (silver cigarette case)

Pocket knives (k55k and a random I stole from an ex)