I keep coming back to this. This is easily my favourite EDC kit video on UA-cam. It fits the EDC mantra of "the best equipment for any situation is the one you have with you" perfectly.
I have come back like 10 times to this EDC/video. Other more tactical channels are just absurd, this kit is one of the best I have seen. I have emulated it +/- personal modifications. Great job!!!
Finally, a sensible guide to EDC that doesn't require a full MOLLE pack. Most of the EDC vids out there go heavy and bulky so as to require a bag. There are very few vids, like this one, that help put together realistic EDC. Thank you.
Great video Jon! . Another thing you might want to add to the kit.. Velcro strips..lightweight and doesn't take much space. You could need to close shirt, pants, jacket if you've lost the button 🤷🏻♂️
@@JonGadget It should be ok as long as you pull quickly, don’t squeeze too much before pulling, and pull perpendicular to the skin. The last one is the most important as people pulling at a bad angle seems to be the most common failure when using tweezers. I used to use a dedicated tick remover but have found tweezers to be more effective when used correctly. The Victorinox tweezers are fairly sharp though and are more difficult, so perhaps maybe even just carrying a pair of mini tweezers that are more blunt could be most effective as I personally would prefer those over the tick remover you added now, although it’s certainly still a fine option.
Especially with the lighter. Heat them up first and ticks don't like that, they tend to squirm from heat and usually unlatch as a result. At least from my limited experience.
Finally someone who is not only doing a UK-centric EDC but also using common sense as to what to include. Too many EDC fans seem to hope they'll need to become Rambo one day, rather than simply having to sort a mundane problem by having a realworld solution to hand. The only other bits I have in my urban kit are a couple of individualy sealed compressed towel tablets and I also favour the KableCARD - whilst the overall footprint is larger, it is thinner and less chunky, so I can fit it into my mini pouch. One last comment, as you have mentioned the Topo Design Accesory pouch (micro) is now impossible to get in the UK and the EU; however, the replacement idea (Alpaka) is also proving to be problematic and the seller you link to wants to charge nearly the same price as the pouch for postage! If anyone has any other suggestions, UK based, with a similar footprint, it would be great to hear them! Keep the great work - excellent delivery, information and channel.
Agree it's good to see a UK focused kit with everyday issues dealt with rather than frirearms and huge blade focus (both of which we cannot carry in the UK). With regard to the pouch have a look at Aiguille Alpine Equipment they are based in UK/Cumbria and produce v high quality kit. Acrylic canvas pouches or their Contour bag are around the size of the Topo/Alpaka. If you want to combine town and country gear with a small sol bivvy and a plastic sheet as a tiny tarp then we use the Marsupium as there's enough room for kit to walk from London to get home (although not the best night you'll spend out under the stars)
I love this kit. I commute by train several days a week, and a kit very much like this (slightly bigger) is now always in my laptop backpack. An observation about the zip tie of the mini BIC lighter: Be sure to choose the correct size. I first chose a zip tie that was one size too narrow, and it actually did not block the movement of the button completely. I rather went for a size that just barely fit, and had to be slightly forced to fit. The nice thing about that is that the zip tie do not have to be completely snug. I pulled it tight around the body of the lighter, and then slid it up and nudged it in place. That way you do not have to cut the zip tie to use the lighter, as it can be slid down on the body to use and then up again to block the button again.
A whistle would be a great addition. I myself don't know how to whistle loudly, if I ever need to call someone far away I wouldn't be able to, and if you know how to but is injured in some sort of way, a whistle can be a life saver.
of all the EDC channels I have found I love how much detail you go into as to why you choose the products you choose I can't wait to see your other kits. Thanks for the idea's !
Although I do love these EDC uploads I am amazed at the amount of gear people have to take out ‘everyday’. Me, a good mobile phone which can take notes , has a flash light and also Apple Pay, Car keys with a tiny Leatherman multi tool and maybe £20 in cash just in case. Job done 👍
Dont be naive. The phone flashlight will drain your phone battery in 2 hours. you should use a notepad and pen for notes bc notepads dont need batteries to read in daylight and bring an actual flashlight. on low setting an led flashlight may last 10 or more hours. (edited for spelling)
@@JonGadget Jon, I've been a subscriber for a while . This thee best micro edc kit video on yt. Bar none . Truly innovative. I'm buying a few of these excellent items and I rarely find any yt video whose contents contain items which can improve my current load out. Much appreciated mate 😎👍
Fair comments. Using a phone flash light for quite a while will kill the battery, can’t really remember when I really needed a flash light though, the notes app on a iphone I use all day at work along with camera and other apps and lasts all day. I’m not having a go, I love watching these videos and some of the EDC gear I just wonder why so much gear is needed ‘everyday’ ? Keep up you great reviews 👍
@@stevenharper6888 I lived in New York City from 2011 to 2015. The city got hit with hurricane Irene in 2011. After that, ordered 6 battery packs for my cellphone. 2012 we got hit with Hurricane sandy. we lost electricity and heat for 2 weeks. we also lost cellphone coverage. cellphones back then had working FM radioes which i used to listen for weather updates. luckily we had natutral gas stove and running water. i had the stove top lit for over a week with just one match. i filled up pots with water and kept them on the stove top for heating, cooking and bathing. the tunnels into the city were flooded, subway system was flooded. gasoline was being rationed and first responders and doctors went to the head of the line; I was close enough to walk to the hospital that i did not bother. i now plan to keep a power bank, a fire source and a flashlight handy at all times. you dont know how well prepared you are for an emergency until you are in one. young folks take for granted that they will always have access to electricity and wireless access to the internet except when they dont, then what?
I would add a sandwich/freezer bag - the really thin type. It will keep everything dry, can be used as a glove, as a poo bag, and also hold a ltr or water 👍
I'm never sure why these types of kits contain a bic lighter rather than a clipper. As any recreational smoker knows, the clipper is refillable, you can replace the flint and the flint holder can be removed as an additional dibber/poker for when needed.
Non smokers have no idea 😂 every time I roll a joint with a clipper, and someone is there, they’re so surpris d to see how much of an all in one tool it is.
As a smoker and an outdoor enthusiast i can tell you the difference between Bic and Clipper. BIC are much more reliable the clippers in terms of a firemaker. There thousands of not well manufactured clippers out there. They got problems with the valve etc. In an urban environment this is not a problem, actually i'm using clippers in the city because of the mentioned pros in the comments before. BUT in the Wild is BIC the better choices. The guaranty of 3000 flame strike and the valve are much better and much more resistant because of the parts used to produce them.
If you don't smoke, how often do you really need a lighter. I used to have a refillable one. I never smoked though so I don't need it when I am walking around.
Sugru is a moldable fixit that turns solid after molding. New handle, button, phone stand, corner gaurds... Really genius mcgyver type stuff. Great vid ty!
This is a great idea, Jon. Whether I buy the pack you suggested or get my own. Then fill it with some of your suggested items + ones for my own needs. I guess the trick is to focus on essentials and not let it get too heavy or too big. Thanks
Hi, although I did not use the same pouch as you, this idea still transfers I believe. I swapped out the small piece of Paracord on my zip pull to the Paracord that has the fire tinder core inside. Just one more discreet source of fire extender that takes up no extra room than before! Hope this idea is of use to anyone.
Hi Dom, yes I was very happy with that - going in other packs too! Good shout with the Niteize pouch - I have a bigger version but I think they do a smaller one too.
For the battery it may be 3350mAh but one important note. They are not 100% efficient at transfering power (more like 80% often) so you really get about 80% of that total power
it's actually worse than that because the mAh rating is the capacity of the (typically) 3.7V cell inside. The powerbank converts that 3.7V to the 5V output (trading mAh for Volts) so you're at 74% but due to the efficiency of the conversion process you only get 80% of that. So you're actually at around 60% of the 'capacity' of the powerbank. Note: When the powerbank charges your phone/device you get back from the conversion from 5V down to 3.7V but then you have the efficiency of the conversion, say 80% again, and you still end up around 60% end to end.
Jon, Forget the zip tie on the Bic lighter and use a #11 O-Ring instead. You'll thank me later. Lol. The O-Ring slips completely underneath the push button to be completely immobilized. Pulls off easily as well.
Have you ever considered putting together a modular kit? An urban EDC kit which goes into the travel pouch, which goes into the backpacking or hiking pouch? Seems to me it would save a great deal of duplication, I have a small city EDC minipouch which I use a lot, but of course a lot of the items in there are also in a couple of other pouches that I use for motorcycle touring / camping. So I figured out a modular system as above but I’d be really interested in seeing your take on it.
Back in 1979.. my dad was a machinist Dad gave me my first victoronox SD keychain knife ..& I've had one on all my keychains ever since ! ..nail file screw driver tip works on flat head screws & Philips head in a pinch .. scissors is the best ..& tweezers great for splinters
Very good kit. The tick removal can be improved by either an aluminium “Tick Key” which eliminates the chance of leaving the head (since it’s not a lever) or by knowing the technique of tick removal without tools. You place a forefinger on the tick with light pressure and make tiny circular movements until it detaches itself in a minute or two. Tweezers risk leaving the head embedded or (if the tick is full) bursting it’s body when it’s still attached.
It's a very overlooked tool. In the Netherlands 1 in 6 or so is infected with lyme. And you have about 14 minutes to remove it. Longer then that and you're at risk. I always carry them around
One thing I've decided to adopt is to only buy electronics that use USB-C as the charge port. It massively reduces the options for things like electrical razors or earphones, which is a shame, but means I can simplify the cables I need. That torch (flashlight) looked really good apart from the micro-USB charging port. I hope I can find an alternative available with that in mind!
Really great and sensible kit as usual, you’re an inspiration as you’re always knocking these things out of the park. For plastic sleevs in my kit I use Dragon Shield sleeves, they’re meant for card games like Pokemon or Magic the Gathering snd should be found in most stores that sells board games. They’re pretty durable and come in like 20 different color (transparent front and solid colored back) which is useful for color coding inside your kit. They come in boxes of 100 sleeves, usually meant to sleeve up an entire deck of cards but for EDC purposes it will last you a long time.
Sir, I am only just now finding your channel. Your style is excellent! You give relevant information along with your opinion in a no nonsense direct way. Highly entertaining and informative! Thank you.
I’d add a bit of 3M reflective tape and a bit of extreme glow in the dark tape to either side of one of those plastic wallets. If you’re walking down a country road at night being able to be seen is handy and the glow tape can make a nice gentle night light for navigating around a hotel room without having to find where your torch is.
Also clip a Firefly Super Kit Marker to the pack zip pull always good to help find it in the dark or mark somewhere you want to return to by hanging in the trees/fence post without drawing too much attention to yourself/location.
If you get a cut or a nick, superglue works to seal the wound. The initial use of superglue was as a medical glue to seal internal surgical incisions without stitches or staples.
I saw you had the bellroy lite sling. One thing I did when getting mine was to change my RovyVon to the Fenix E-Lite flashlight. It's bulkier but I don't wear as many as you do so it fits well in my Topo Design pouch. The advantage is that it charges via USB C so I could ditch my inCharge cable for a simple USB A to USB C cable which I find easier to handle due to the longer, thinner cable. It's also lighter and doesn't have a magnet that could interfere with my other gear. The other benefits and why I got this flashlight in the first place was because it can attach like a bike light to the sling (or on a cap to make a head lamp), very handy. You should definitely check this out.
Thanks for the feedback JM - I see the logic with you light and cable - I still prefer the Rovyvon for size and function although I am waiting for a new option to arrive to explore with USB-C! - I still need Lightning though.
Great ideas. Thanks. At the moment, here in the US, it is impossible to find the credit card sized Rite in the Rain notepads without shipping costing as much as the notepads. (Amazon only offers them shipped from the UK). A budget alternative is to take a 3” x 3” stack of 10-20 3” x 3” Post-it notes, use a paper cutter to slice almost an inch off the side, and simply attach the resulting 2” x 3” notes to one of your handy credit card sleeves (thanks for that idea) or a less-often used credit card. If you need more durable notes, use instead the much stickier, water-resistant Post It Note Extreme; in the US these currently retail at $6 for 3 45-sheet pads (still much cheaper per page than the Rite in the Rain pads), and, again you can trim to size. Oh, and the leftover strips you cut off make great, non-slip bookmarks.
I want to second the Post-It Extreme Notes. Leave a note outside for other people, like on a car or the side of a building. Lost in the woods? Leave a sticky note trail on the trees. Don't need to leave messages? Use it as a regular notepad. These things are cheap and AMAZING.
That’s odd since J. L. Darling Rite in the Rain is an American company for over 100 years. I’ve ordered from both Darling and Amazon without ever having it shipped from the UK. Right now Amazon offers them for $12.95 free shipping with Amazon Prime but doesn’t include tax. The price from Darling will be similar if you meet the minimum order for free shipping. You can also find them at military exchanges if you have those privileges.
May be different now. My experience was about the time Jon posted, a couple of years ago. I still think the Post-It Extreme notes are in some ways superior: take along as many as you like, stick to just about anything, inexpensive, available lots of places ….
I stopped carrying the tick card a couple years ago. I always end up using tweezers, and my phone has a magnifier. I *do* carry a very good quality pair of small, tapered cosmetic tweezers instead of the EDC fave ones that are too pointy to be of much use. I’ve removed many ticks from dogs and kids and myself using proper tweezers as opposed to any task-specific tool. Thanks for putting all the work into sharing this. Such a practical, valuable set up. And a great quality video!
Jon, You can use two of the magnets to attach your most used tool (perhaps the Victorinox Manager) to the loop on the zipper pull. This 1) makes the zipper much easier to manipulate; 2) makes the item you've chosen as a zipper pull your most instantly accessible bit of gear (via the magnet pull-apart quick release function); and 3) frees up a bit of room in the inner compartment for a slightly flatter ride, or room for a bit more gear.
I think self amalgamating tape is a really nice touch , I have been using it for some time now. I found it to have so many different uses when I discovered it 😁
Building my own version of this kit thanks to all the Black Friday sales. Managed to get slightly updated versions of the torch and In Charge cable so both are USBC. Going to replace the SAK with one of the card versions, since I always carry my Hunstsman in my main pockets.
Very nice kit. I always add two feet of gorilla tape wrapped around an expired card. I wrap two rubber bands around that and I have a 2 inch Titanium pry bar threaded thru the rubber bands. Excellent kit and video
As always, another wonderful video! I’m definitely considering adding the self-amalgamating tape, high powered magnet and SAK Manager to my EDC kit and/or pouch. I absolutely love your videos! They’re extremely intriguing and very informative! Your explanations as to what each item is and their possible uses is invaluable! Thank you! Cheers!
My everyday carry starts with my Chromebook. So a simple day sack holds that and then I can pack whatever else I might need for the day inside: Waterproofs & woollen hat (if it might be wet & windy) or a lightweight jacket or jumper (if its warm but might get cooler). A water bottle. A notebook and calculator and a pencil case (with a few pencils a sharpener a rubber a 6" ruler scissors and a few biros). Finally my portable chess set. I might carry a torch with me during winter. For minor cuts a hanky will work until the bleeding stops. I carry a Victorinox penknife in my pocket with a lanyard looped round a trouser belt loop to keep it secure but to be honest I only ever seem to use the toothpick when I am out and about and the tin opener at home.
Great list, noted a few items I will look into to get for myself. Even though that tick remover looks super "pro" chances are you could still end up with the tick head embedded in your skin. There are many better ways than that tick remover: 1. Liquid soap and cotton swab (leave the soap on for 60seconds) 2. Pour diluted vinegar on it - it should hop off soon 3. Cover it in a few drops of olive oil or car oil, tick can't breathe and drops off, same with vaseline There are many more.
I get so excited when I see you post a video! After watching your video on the rovyvon aurora flashlight, I purchased it a month ago & it is AMAZING!!! I take it everywhere I go & keep it on my bedside table at night. My dad wants one now lol. Thanks for all your hard work. Loved the pen feature on that Swiss btw - maybe I’ll get me one of those, too.
Jon, want to say thanks again. I’ve used your excellent kits as guides, practically checklists, to upgrade the EDC and travel kits I’d put together over the years. As a retiree in the US, I’m usually traveling with my car. I’ve combined your EDC and travel carry essentials in one kit that rides in my day bag, ready to grab if I’m going to be away from the car, or in my luggage if traveling by other means. I carry some things in your kits separately in my day bag. Meds, for instance, go in a separate med box, as I carry several days of my prescriptions as well as OTC meds. I also have a separate boo-boo kit, having grandkids, with bandaids, moleskin, antiseptic, insect sting wipes, etc. I also have a small trauma kit, actually several in my day bag, vehicle and hiking gear.
Suggestion: wrap your tape around the lighter. Easier to peel off and while not very environmentally friendly, a great aid to fire starting in an emergency-wet condition. That self-amalgamating tape is a mouthful and spectacular add! Good sound and lighting on the video👍
I have the same micro pouch from Topo. In mine I have a victorinox sportsman, maglite solitaire LED, bic lighter and a fisher bullet pen as the main pieces. I also have bandages, some paracetamol tablets, a small microfiber cloth and a comb. Also a small spring bar tool for my watches. After seeing this I plan on getting some zip ties and that self amalgamating tape aswell! I have a victorinox classic sd on my keys so i have scissors with me aswell. I love the Topo designs pouches
Happy Saturday Jon. My EDC keychain SAK for over 4 1/2 years is the Midnite Manager with a white LED but I also have the Manager itself & I usually team it with a mini-flashlight, the Nitefox with a 5mm LED light which is 1.3-Inch length, adds no bulk to keychain & gives off 15 lumens of usable light for up to 12 hours of use and can be seen from up to a mile away at night.( according to their specifications ) It is super bright especially compared to the built in LED on my Midnite Manager . They are sold on Amazon & cost $16.90 for two plus shipping ( includes 3*LR41 button batteries in the torch & adds 6pcs standby batteries as an extra gift) I carry the Manager in the ticket pocket of my jeans & use the flashlight with its Carabiner hook & chain as a lanyard for the knife . I also team a Nitefox with my 74mm Executive SAK ( one of the 2 SAK's that MacGyver carried - the other being the 84mm Tinker)
The is always a need for some cordage , particularly for the high power magnet. Kevlar cord is cheap, very strong and very fine.Why not plait a zipper pull from kevlar to not add to the bulk of pack.
New specs? Very nice! Thanks for this Jon, quickly coming my favourite EDC/gadget channel! Especially as you’re in the UK too so you have to contend with the same rules and regs.
@@JonGadget really enjoy these little kits. And the larger ones too. I really can’t wait to get an organiser and start putting my own together. Could’ve done with a needle and thread today!
Use the amalgamated tape on the Zipp carbon handlebars of my Trek Domane road bike. So for thousands of miles it's been put to the test and really holds up. Amazing stuff with all kinds of applications.
Have you thought of taking orders for these great ideas and putting them together then selling these updated kits? It’s ok in my opinion to increase the cost to us for your time in putting these great projects together and selling them. I’d buy from you. Nice work.🇺🇸
There are some really good ideas and gadgets in the kit, thank you, but I can’t help thinking that you don’t need the meds holder. What’s wrong with just cutting out the paracetamol blister pack to just a 4 square? I’m sure that will fit in the pack easier especially in the new pack. Keep up the good work
Blisters are not as strong to being squished and compacted, which given that the pack is that squished and designed to fit in a pocket is definitely not something you want
Just an idea, maY I suggest the addition of a spare house key to the pouch? It could come in handy For example if you do manage to lose your keys, You are not going to be stuck outside in the cold or pouring rain. I know many people have a secret spot for a spare key at home ex: under the door mat, or a plant pot but this has happened to me before and i can assure you it is not fun haha. 😆
Awesome job as usual and great things to have on hand that are of actual use. A couple of things i might add: Kevlar thread, a split ring, and a couple of zip ties. Lueko-tape. Better than duct tape for using on your body and used by hikers for foot wraps/blister protection, medical tape, and others.
@@JonGadget I'm sorry I missed the the Zip Ties. Watched again. For meds I might recommend Ibubrofen liqui-gels. It is an anti-inflammatory and called "Vitamin I" by hikers. And an "Anti-acid" which is less necessary but more expedient and useful every day. Maybe wrap some Lueko-tape around the pill canister.
OH, I saw them. You called them "tie-wraps" which I guess is the British version of Zip-tie. Your videos are so awesome and practical. You can tell they were made by a person who ACTUALLY uses things and does stuff. Cheers!
I like your kit, I would only change the torch to a Nitecore TIKI, it basically has all the functions as the torch in this video except its smaller and a tad weaker
Thanks so much for these videos - took your advice from the last one to get the power bank and love it. Did manage to get a topo pouch on eBay but as you say, a struggle in the UK. One other alternative recently launched is the osprey arcane small pouch for £10 in case that’s helpful to your subscribers.
We have used acrylic zipped pouches from Aiguille Alpine Equipment they are based in Cumbria and ait's all made in the UK, likewise you might want to look at their Contour bags that are very well made/well priced (£27) and around the same size as the Arcane.
We seem to be of similar taste in EDC. Just stumbled across your channel and have only watched two videos, but in which you've demonstrated the Compact and the Manager. Both of which I keep on or within reach, of my person, religiously 👌 I'm a little torn between the Manager or the Midnight Manager. I do like the power of my small Rovyvon Aurora flashlight but think the Midnight Manager would suffice in most situations for me. But at the same time I love the pen on the Manager... 🤷 I have successfully picked tics from my kids with the Manager tweezers so I might save that tiny space. But will definitely add the magnet which strikes me as brilliant, not only for dropped keys which made me sign in relief, but also as a means of rigging/hanging stuff like a flashlight from or even holding on to tiny screws you don't want to loose while repairing electronics or fixing your bike or some such. I do have that self sealing tape in the garage but never thought to bring it as an edc item, but that too seems well worth carrying, thank you! Anyhow you've now got yourself a new subscriber thanks to your excellent video production and fine taste 😉
After watching this i decided to buy the thin reading glasses and keep it in my wallet. i am always worried of losing my prescription glasses and not being able to read stuff infront of me. Having this will make me feel a bit safer. Thank you!
Hey Jon, love the videos! After watching the previous iteration of this micro EDC pouch, I was inspired to create my own. Two changes that I made: first, I used a Leatherman TSA compliant multi tool (the Style PS) so that I could have the pouch with me at all times, and second, I used an original Travelcard portable charger. USB-A input, Lightning output, and a form factor tinier than anything else. It has been a life saver dozens of times. They’ve just released a Travelcard Plus, with pass through charging and a larger capacity. Check it out!
I have been using the TravelCard+ it uses both Lightning and USB-C (and charges via USB-C). The new version is 3000 mAh The new version is slightly thicker than the original, but it is still smaller than anything else on the market.
Hi Jonathan, After watching this Video I was impressed with the Rovyvon torch and power bank so ordered both from amazon they were not cheap .they both arrived today and I was not disappointed ,the torch is something else . Whilst figuring out how to use the torch I put it on its main high beam and looked at it and then could not read the instructions it is that powerful. I bought a Anker power bank but it has has al of the same Specs as the Juice 1 . I am a Biker so need everything as small and light weight as possible. Thanks You for Your knowledge. Brooky
What I have done in the past is wrap a bic lighter with duct tape, stops the lighter cracking if dropped and also the tape is flammable and can act as a fire starter.
My (current actually on me) EDC: Leatherman Charge+ TTI and bit kit in the standard Leatherman nylon belt pouch/holster it came with, a Victorinox EVO GRIP 14, and MINI CHAMP, a dedicated cutting knife, usually a 3 blade stockman or other slipjoint, or a couple friction folders (MAM and Opinel #6) with different blade profiles, and a pen or three. I carry additional tools, a Mora N° 1, a slingshot and a chew tin with glass and clay balls in my go to town/out n' about rollator's tote/shopping bag. A 3 foot folding reach extender and wood cane are carried on the rollator in the appropriate brackets/carriers. I still need to add a cup holder. (I can't walk more than 1/4 mile or so before I have to stop and sit while waiting for the pain in knees, hips, and lower back to subside. That rollator guarantees I have a place to sit. I don't need it for lack of ballance issues.)
Your videos are very helpful. It is a tight squeeze in the Topo pouch though I can cram it all in. I think I may often need to empty the bag to find some items. Maxpedition has a two for one special on all pocket organizers. I got the mini for your travel essentials kit and it came with a free micro bag. I am thinking of using the micro for this kit. Yes, it is bigger, but it does layout flat. It will provide for a larger power bank (the hardest thing to fit into Topo. One suggestion that I have in my bag is a micro fiber cloth for cleaning glasses/electronics. They are very small and do a better job than my shirt tail. You're videos are addictive. Well done.
Hey Jon, great kit! Gave me some good ideas. Have you used Bondic in the past? Its a UV curing welding. Great stuff! Since you already have the A8x in the kit with a UV light, a tube of Bondic could possible have more uses than super glue (and maybe even hot glue).
I'm not sure if it's something you might use but I also carry a modified in-car usb charger. After tearing it apart I soldered a 9v battery connector to the power input. I can get 5v usb from any 9v battery (Or any power source up to 12v). Mine is homemade but I've no doubt there are more professional versions available.
Have you considered adding a sealed straw of baking soda? Your first item is super glue. Baking soda mixed with super glue can apparently create small but useful 3 dimensional repairs and/or shapes. I enjoy your presentations. Thank you.
things to add: (and you just knew you were going to get them...) Paracord lanyard zipper pull about the length of the bag itself so it folds to the side. can even store things inside that if using cobra weave for it.
A sachet of salt could be a good addition, and has the potential to save a bland meal. Salty water can be useful in a pinch as last ditch sanitiser to prevent possible infections or just as electrolyte to combat dehydration, but neither of these secondary uses are particularly enjoyable.
Wonderful kit - I wear a suit for work & whilst I am away from my desk / office I often need to recharge my phone. I scored a Thick Marker sized power bank as a trade show give away that I use to top up the power in my phone between meetings if I needed to.
CoQ10, iodine and essential fats. You need it to help prevent degenerative disease! Love the edc carry I just noticed you're aging is accelerated when you set the light next to your pinky. These supplements will bring the youth back into your skin nutritionally
I've carried safety pins and paper clips (I was an office weenie) for years. I've also carried rubber bands for so long that everytime I go to used one it's dried out! That tells me that I don't use them very often...... On another note, I've been gathering my various short wave radios only to find the batteries had leaked, was able to save one, the other not.... Guess I really don't need them if they've been put away for so long the batteries have ruptured! Fortunately the smallest one is OK!
i really don't know it it might fit or if it might have been mentioned before but the kablecard from amazon would be a great addition to the kit, it has a lot of options even an sd card reader, in my opinion a very useful gadget
I keep coming back to this. This is easily my favourite EDC kit video on UA-cam. It fits the EDC mantra of "the best equipment for any situation is the one you have with you" perfectly.
I have come back like 10 times to this EDC/video. Other more tactical channels are just absurd, this kit is one of the best I have seen. I have emulated it +/- personal modifications. Great job!!!
Great to hear that - I pleased it's been of use
Finally, a sensible guide to EDC that doesn't require a full MOLLE pack. Most of the EDC vids out there go heavy and bulky so as to require a bag. There are very few vids, like this one, that help put together realistic EDC. Thank you.
And they still claim it fits seamlessly behind your ear and you won't even notice it
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The tweezers in your swiss army knife will work just fine for ticks. Just don't use so much pressure that the head comes off.
I've taken loads off Stanley the dog - really need to get 'underneath them' - worried the tweezers might squeeze too much!
Great video Jon! . Another thing you might want to add to the kit.. Velcro strips..lightweight and doesn't take much space. You could need to close shirt, pants, jacket if you've lost the button 🤷🏻♂️
@@JonGadget It should be ok as long as you pull quickly, don’t squeeze too much before pulling, and pull perpendicular to the skin. The last one is the most important as people pulling at a bad angle seems to be the most common failure when using tweezers. I used to use a dedicated tick remover but have found tweezers to be more effective when used correctly. The Victorinox tweezers are fairly sharp though and are more difficult, so perhaps maybe even just carrying a pair of mini tweezers that are more blunt could be most effective as I personally would prefer those over the tick remover you added now, although it’s certainly still a fine option.
just burn them off with ciggy
Especially with the lighter. Heat them up first and ticks don't like that, they tend to squirm from heat and usually unlatch as a result. At least from my limited experience.
This is handsdown the best no bullshit EDC I‘ve seen so far. Such useful stuff! Thank you very much your EDC is honestly perfect to me
great to hear - thank you
Finally someone who is not only doing a UK-centric EDC but also using common sense as to what to include. Too many EDC fans seem to hope they'll need to become Rambo one day, rather than simply having to sort a mundane problem by having a realworld solution to hand. The only other bits I have in my urban kit are a couple of individualy sealed compressed towel tablets and I also favour the KableCARD - whilst the overall footprint is larger, it is thinner and less chunky, so I can fit it into my mini pouch.
One last comment, as you have mentioned the Topo Design Accesory pouch (micro) is now impossible to get in the UK and the EU; however, the replacement idea (Alpaka) is also proving to be problematic and the seller you link to wants to charge nearly the same price as the pouch for postage! If anyone has any other suggestions, UK based, with a similar footprint, it would be great to hear them!
Keep the great work - excellent delivery, information and channel.
Agree it's good to see a UK focused kit with everyday issues dealt with rather than frirearms and huge blade focus (both of which we cannot carry in the UK). With regard to the pouch have a look at Aiguille Alpine Equipment they are based in UK/Cumbria and produce v high quality kit. Acrylic canvas pouches or their Contour bag are around the size of the Topo/Alpaka. If you want to combine town and country gear with a small sol bivvy and a plastic sheet as a tiny tarp then we use the Marsupium as there's enough room for kit to walk from London to get home (although not the best night you'll spend out under the stars)
I love this kit. I commute by train several days a week, and a kit very much like this (slightly bigger) is now always in my laptop backpack.
An observation about the zip tie of the mini BIC lighter: Be sure to choose the correct size. I first chose a zip tie that was one size too narrow, and it actually did not block the movement of the button completely. I rather went for a size that just barely fit, and had to be slightly forced to fit. The nice thing about that is that the zip tie do not have to be completely snug. I pulled it tight around the body of the lighter, and then slid it up and nudged it in place. That way you do not have to cut the zip tie to use the lighter, as it can be slid down on the body to use and then up again to block the button again.
great idea !
A whistle would be a great addition. I myself don't know how to whistle loudly, if I ever need to call someone far away I wouldn't be able to, and if you know how to but is injured in some sort of way, a whistle can be a life saver.
agree - I carry one in my outdoor kit 👍
of all the EDC channels I have found I love how much detail you go into as to why you choose the products you choose I can't wait to see your other kits. Thanks for the idea's !
Thanks for the kind comments 😊
Although I do love these EDC uploads I am amazed at the amount of gear people have to take out ‘everyday’. Me, a good mobile phone which can take notes , has a flash light and also Apple Pay, Car keys with a tiny Leatherman multi tool and maybe £20 in cash just in case. Job done 👍
Dont be naive. The phone flashlight will drain your phone battery in 2 hours. you should use a notepad and pen for notes bc notepads dont need batteries to read in daylight and bring an actual flashlight. on low setting an led flashlight may last 10 or more hours. (edited for spelling)
I understand but the phone battery becomes the weak point here
@@JonGadget
Jon, I've been a subscriber for a while .
This thee best micro edc kit video on yt.
Bar none .
Truly innovative.
I'm buying a few of these excellent items and I rarely find any yt video whose contents contain items which can improve my current load out.
Much appreciated mate 😎👍
Fair comments. Using a phone flash light for quite a while will kill the battery, can’t really remember when I really needed a flash light though, the notes app on a iphone I use all day at work along with camera and other apps and lasts all day.
I’m not having a go, I love watching these videos and some of the EDC gear I just wonder why so much gear is needed ‘everyday’ ?
Keep up you great reviews 👍
@@stevenharper6888 I lived in New York City from 2011 to 2015. The city got hit with hurricane Irene in 2011. After that, ordered 6 battery packs for my cellphone. 2012 we got hit with Hurricane sandy. we lost electricity and heat for 2 weeks. we also lost cellphone coverage. cellphones back then had working FM radioes which i used to listen for weather updates. luckily we had natutral gas stove and running water. i had the stove top lit for over a week with just one match. i filled up pots with water and kept them on the stove top for heating, cooking and bathing. the tunnels into the city were flooded, subway system was flooded. gasoline was being rationed and first responders and doctors went to the head of the line; I was close enough to walk to the hospital that i did not bother. i now plan to keep a power bank, a fire source and a flashlight handy at all times.
you dont know how well prepared you are for an emergency until you are in one. young folks take for granted that they will always have access to electricity and wireless access to the internet except when they dont, then what?
I would add a sandwich/freezer bag - the really thin type. It will keep everything dry, can be used as a glove, as a poo bag, and also hold a ltr or water 👍
I don't know where I'd be without my midnight manager. Good to see them get a mention as useful edc items. 👍
Absolutely
I'm never sure why these types of kits contain a bic lighter rather than a clipper. As any recreational smoker knows, the clipper is refillable, you can replace the flint and the flint holder can be removed as an additional dibber/poker for when needed.
I'm going to explore this...thanks for feedback which echos some others
Non smokers have no idea 😂 every time I roll a joint with a clipper, and someone is there, they’re so surpris d to see how much of an all in one tool it is.
As a smoker and an outdoor enthusiast i can tell you the difference between Bic and Clipper. BIC are much more reliable the clippers in terms of a firemaker. There thousands of not well manufactured clippers out there. They got problems with the valve etc. In an urban environment this is not a problem, actually i'm using clippers in the city because of the mentioned pros in the comments before. BUT in the Wild is BIC the better choices. The guaranty of 3000 flame strike and the valve are much better and much more resistant because of the parts used to produce them.
@@sokol7215 good to know, thanks.
If you don't smoke, how often do you really need a lighter. I used to have a refillable one. I never smoked though so I don't need it when I am walking around.
Sugru is a moldable fixit that turns solid after molding. New handle, button, phone stand, corner gaurds... Really genius mcgyver type stuff. Great vid ty!
This is a great idea, Jon. Whether I buy the pack you suggested or get my own. Then fill it with some of your suggested items + ones for my own needs. I guess the trick is to focus on essentials and not let it get too heavy or too big. Thanks
yes, exactly that
Hi, although I did not use the same pouch as you, this idea still transfers I believe. I swapped out the small piece of Paracord on my zip pull to the Paracord that has the fire tinder core inside. Just one more discreet source of fire extender that takes up no extra room than before! Hope this idea is of use to anyone.
That tic remover! 100% picking one up...sooo many good ideas to think through. The pouch I would use is the Niteize waterproof wallet pouch.
Hi Dom, yes I was very happy with that - going in other packs too! Good shout with the Niteize pouch - I have a bigger version but I think they do a smaller one too.
I love my Z-packs Dyneema pouches.
@@JonGadget I'm obsessed with kits but never show them because I'm not fully happy with them...I could do this type of vid though where I show updates
For the battery it may be 3350mAh but one important note. They are not 100% efficient at transfering power (more like 80% often) so you really get about 80% of that total power
it's actually worse than that because the mAh rating is the capacity of the (typically) 3.7V cell inside. The powerbank converts that 3.7V to the 5V output (trading mAh for Volts) so you're at 74% but due to the efficiency of the conversion process you only get 80% of that. So you're actually at around 60% of the 'capacity' of the powerbank.
Note: When the powerbank charges your phone/device you get back from the conversion from 5V down to 3.7V but then you have the efficiency of the conversion, say 80% again, and you still end up around 60% end to end.
Jon,
Forget the zip tie on the Bic lighter and use a #11 O-Ring instead. You'll thank me later. Lol. The O-Ring slips completely underneath the push button to be completely immobilized. Pulls off easily as well.
You sir, deserve more subscribers. Your content, including delivery, are 10/10 in my opinion.
Sorry for slow reply! and thanks for the very kind comment 👍
Have you ever considered putting together a modular kit? An urban EDC kit which goes into the travel pouch, which goes into the backpacking or hiking pouch?
Seems to me it would save a great deal of duplication, I have a small city EDC minipouch which I use a lot, but of course a lot of the items in there are also in a couple of other pouches that I use for motorcycle touring / camping. So I figured out a modular system as above but I’d be really interested in seeing your take on it.
Back in 1979.. my dad was a machinist Dad gave me my first victoronox SD keychain knife ..& I've had one on all my keychains ever since ! ..nail file screw driver tip works on flat head screws & Philips head in a pinch .. scissors is the best ..& tweezers great for splinters
Very good kit. The tick removal can be improved by either an aluminium “Tick Key” which eliminates the chance of leaving the head (since it’s not a lever) or by knowing the technique of tick removal without tools. You place a forefinger on the tick with light pressure and make tiny circular movements until it detaches itself in a minute or two. Tweezers risk leaving the head embedded or (if the tick is full) bursting it’s body when it’s still attached.
It's a very overlooked tool. In the Netherlands 1 in 6 or so is infected with lyme. And you have about 14 minutes to remove it. Longer then that and you're at risk.
I always carry them around
One thing I've decided to adopt is to only buy electronics that use USB-C as the charge port. It massively reduces the options for things like electrical razors or earphones, which is a shame, but means I can simplify the cables I need.
That torch (flashlight) looked really good apart from the micro-USB charging port. I hope I can find an alternative available with that in mind!
Rovyvon has now upgraded the A8 with USB-C charging port!!!
@@zacharybonner4792 That's really good to know. Thanks for the update!
Really great and sensible kit as usual, you’re an inspiration as you’re always knocking these things out of the park.
For plastic sleevs in my kit I use Dragon Shield sleeves, they’re meant for card games like Pokemon or Magic the Gathering snd should be found in most stores that sells board games. They’re pretty durable and come in like 20 different color (transparent front and solid colored back) which is useful for color coding inside your kit.
They come in boxes of 100 sleeves, usually meant to sleeve up an entire deck of cards but for EDC purposes it will last you a long time.
Thanks for the great feedback - will check out the sleeves, thanks for the suggestion
Excellent suggestion - went to my local games shop and picked up an 80 sleeve pack for peanuts. Great solution.
Sir, I am only just now finding your channel. Your style is excellent! You give relevant information along with your opinion in a no nonsense direct way. Highly entertaining and informative! Thank you.
I’d add a bit of 3M reflective tape and a bit of extreme glow in the dark tape to either side of one of those plastic wallets. If you’re walking down a country road at night being able to be seen is handy and the glow tape can make a nice gentle night light for navigating around a hotel room without having to find where your torch is.
Also clip a Firefly Super Kit Marker to the pack zip pull always good to help find it in the dark or mark somewhere you want to return to by hanging in the trees/fence post without drawing too much attention to yourself/location.
Using a lighter to sterilize something small is a great idea. I’ve never thought about doing something like that before.
If you get a cut or a nick, superglue works to seal the wound. The initial use of superglue was as a medical glue to seal internal surgical incisions without stitches or staples.
I saw you had the bellroy lite sling. One thing I did when getting mine was to change my RovyVon to the Fenix E-Lite flashlight. It's bulkier but I don't wear as many as you do so it fits well in my Topo Design pouch. The advantage is that it charges via USB C so I could ditch my inCharge cable for a simple USB A to USB C cable which I find easier to handle due to the longer, thinner cable. It's also lighter and doesn't have a magnet that could interfere with my other gear. The other benefits and why I got this flashlight in the first place was because it can attach like a bike light to the sling (or on a cap to make a head lamp), very handy. You should definitely check this out.
Thanks for the feedback JM - I see the logic with you light and cable - I still prefer the Rovyvon for size and function although I am waiting for a new option to arrive to explore with USB-C! - I still need Lightning though.
Great ideas. Thanks.
At the moment, here in the US, it is impossible to find the credit card sized Rite in the Rain notepads without shipping costing as much as the notepads. (Amazon only offers them shipped from the UK). A budget alternative is to take a 3” x 3” stack of 10-20 3” x 3” Post-it notes, use a paper cutter to slice almost an inch off the side, and simply attach the resulting 2” x 3” notes to one of your handy credit card sleeves (thanks for that idea) or a less-often used credit card. If you need more durable notes, use instead the much stickier, water-resistant Post It Note Extreme; in the US these currently retail at $6 for 3 45-sheet pads (still much cheaper per page than the Rite in the Rain pads), and, again you can trim to size. Oh, and the leftover strips you cut off make great, non-slip bookmarks.
I want to second the Post-It Extreme Notes. Leave a note outside for other people, like on a car or the side of a building. Lost in the woods? Leave a sticky note trail on the trees. Don't need to leave messages? Use it as a regular notepad. These things are cheap and AMAZING.
That’s odd since J. L. Darling Rite in the Rain is an American company for over 100 years. I’ve ordered from both Darling and Amazon without ever having it shipped from the UK.
Right now Amazon offers them for $12.95 free shipping with Amazon Prime but doesn’t include tax. The price from Darling will be similar if you meet the minimum order for free shipping.
You can also find them at military exchanges if you have those privileges.
May be different now. My experience was about the time Jon posted, a couple of years ago. I still think the Post-It Extreme notes are in some ways superior: take along as many as you like, stick to just about anything, inexpensive, available lots of places ….
I stopped carrying the tick card a couple years ago. I always end up using tweezers, and my phone has a magnifier. I *do* carry a very good quality pair of small, tapered cosmetic tweezers instead of the EDC fave ones that are too pointy to be of much use. I’ve removed many ticks from dogs and kids and myself using proper tweezers as opposed to any task-specific tool. Thanks for putting all the work into sharing this. Such a practical, valuable set up. And a great quality video!
Jon,
You can use two of the magnets to attach your most used tool (perhaps the Victorinox Manager) to the loop on the zipper pull.
This 1) makes the zipper much easier to manipulate; 2) makes the item you've chosen as a zipper pull your most instantly accessible bit of gear (via the magnet pull-apart quick release function); and 3) frees up a bit of room in the inner compartment for a slightly flatter ride, or room for a bit more gear.
Good suggestion CS - thanks for sharing
I think self amalgamating tape is a really nice touch , I have been using it for some time now. I found it to have so many different uses when I discovered it 😁
Building my own version of this kit thanks to all the Black Friday sales.
Managed to get slightly updated versions of the torch and In Charge cable so both are USBC.
Going to replace the SAK with one of the card versions, since I always carry my Hunstsman in my main pockets.
Very nice kit.
I always add two feet of gorilla tape wrapped around an expired card. I wrap two rubber bands around that and I have a 2 inch Titanium pry bar threaded thru the rubber bands.
Excellent kit and video
Great feedback - thanks Jeff
Jon, fab video….another use for self amalgamating tape is first aid
Great little flashlight there. Thanks for sharing that amazing piece with us. Can't wait for mine.
you're welcome John
I love it, got a different version, but man that thing is bright....
This is indeed bery different from all the EDC videos where people just show off all their super expensive gear. Well done
thank you 👍
Finally someone includes a power bank in their edc .
As always, another wonderful video! I’m definitely considering adding the self-amalgamating tape, high powered magnet and SAK Manager to my EDC kit and/or pouch. I absolutely love your videos! They’re extremely intriguing and very informative! Your explanations as to what each item is and their possible uses is invaluable! Thank you! Cheers!
Really appreciate the feedback Aaron - thank you!
My everyday carry starts with my Chromebook. So a simple day sack holds that and then I can pack whatever else I might need for the day inside: Waterproofs & woollen hat (if it might be wet & windy) or a lightweight jacket or jumper (if its warm but might get cooler). A water bottle. A notebook and calculator and a pencil case (with a few pencils a sharpener a rubber a 6" ruler scissors and a few biros). Finally my portable chess set. I might carry a torch with me during winter. For minor cuts a hanky will work until the bleeding stops. I carry a Victorinox penknife in my pocket with a lanyard looped round a trouser belt loop to keep it secure but to be honest I only ever seem to use the toothpick when I am out and about and the tin opener at home.
The Manager is my favorite SAK version.
Scissors, pen, and bottle opener!
Great idea using clear credit card holders for organizing flat items for EDC. Stay safe!
Great list, noted a few items I will look into to get for myself.
Even though that tick remover looks super "pro" chances are you could still end up with the tick head embedded in your skin.
There are many better ways than that tick remover:
1. Liquid soap and cotton swab (leave the soap on for 60seconds)
2. Pour diluted vinegar on it - it should hop off soon
3. Cover it in a few drops of olive oil or car oil, tick can't breathe and drops off, same with vaseline
There are many more.
I get so excited when I see you post a video! After watching your video on the rovyvon aurora flashlight, I purchased it a month ago & it is AMAZING!!! I take it everywhere I go & keep it on my bedside table at night. My dad wants one now lol. Thanks for all your hard work. Loved the pen feature on that Swiss btw - maybe I’ll get me one of those, too.
Jon's recommendations are always top notch. If you think you might need something, pick whatever Jon is using!
Thanks for the great comments - really appreciated!
Thanks as always Eyal 😊
Jon, want to say thanks again. I’ve used your excellent kits as guides, practically checklists, to upgrade the EDC and travel kits I’d put together over the years. As a retiree in the US, I’m usually traveling with my car. I’ve combined your EDC and travel carry essentials in one kit that rides in my day bag, ready to grab if I’m going to be away from the car, or in my luggage if traveling by other means. I carry some things in your kits separately in my day bag. Meds, for instance, go in a separate med box, as I carry several days of my prescriptions as well as OTC meds. I also have a separate boo-boo kit, having grandkids, with bandaids, moleskin, antiseptic, insect sting wipes, etc. I also have a small trauma kit, actually several in my day bag, vehicle and hiking gear.
Sounds ideal Doug, really great to hear the channel has given you ideas
Suggestion: wrap your tape around the lighter. Easier to peel off and while not very environmentally friendly, a great aid to fire starting in an emergency-wet condition.
That self-amalgamating tape is a mouthful and spectacular add!
Good sound and lighting on the video👍
I love how much you got in but just hate the way the bag lays out
You definitely made a good kit
I have the same micro pouch from Topo. In mine I have a victorinox sportsman, maglite solitaire LED, bic lighter and a fisher bullet pen as the main pieces. I also have bandages, some paracetamol tablets, a small microfiber cloth and a comb. Also a small spring bar tool for my watches. After seeing this I plan on getting some zip ties and that self amalgamating tape aswell! I have a victorinox classic sd on my keys so i have scissors with me aswell. I love the Topo designs pouches
Excellent video, as always.
Just now I was about to put together my EDC, and this video has come to me at the right time.
Greetings from Chile
Great 👍
Happy Saturday Jon. My EDC keychain SAK for over 4 1/2 years is the Midnite Manager with a white LED but I also have the Manager itself & I usually team it with a mini-flashlight, the Nitefox with a 5mm LED light which is 1.3-Inch length, adds no bulk to keychain & gives off 15 lumens of usable light for up to 12 hours of use and can be seen from up to a mile away at night.( according to their specifications ) It is super bright especially compared to the built in LED on my Midnite Manager . They are sold on Amazon & cost $16.90 for two plus shipping ( includes 3*LR41 button batteries in the torch & adds 6pcs standby batteries as an extra gift) I carry the Manager in the ticket pocket of my jeans & use the flashlight with its Carabiner hook & chain as a lanyard for the knife . I also team a Nitefox with my 74mm Executive SAK ( one of the 2 SAK's that MacGyver carried - the other being the 84mm Tinker)
Hi Steve. Hoping all is well. Great feedback as always.
@@JonGadget Happy Monday Jon, all is well thanks & I hope all is well with you & family.
If no one has said it yet...please please start a ASMR channel. Your voice is perfect and would put me to sleep so fast...in the kindest way possible!
Definitely going to consider adding a high-power magnet and that self-amalgamating tape to my edc kits! Great video as always!
Glad it was useful Dylan
The is always a need for some cordage , particularly for the high power magnet. Kevlar cord is cheap, very strong and very fine.Why not plait a zipper pull from kevlar to not add to the bulk of pack.
I use those Topo pouches to organize my power cables. They’re great.
New specs? Very nice! Thanks for this Jon, quickly coming my favourite EDC/gadget channel! Especially as you’re in the UK too so you have to contend with the same rules and regs.
Thanks for the feedback - great to hear - yes, well spotted new specs means the camera is in focus! really helps.
@@JonGadget really enjoy these little kits. And the larger ones too. I really can’t wait to get an organiser and start putting my own together. Could’ve done with a needle and thread today!
Use the amalgamated tape on the Zipp carbon handlebars of my Trek Domane road bike. So for thousands of miles it's been put to the test and really holds up. Amazing stuff with all kinds of applications.
One of the best edc kits I've seen. Will be making use of my extra maxpedition pouches for this
Have you thought of taking orders for these great ideas and putting them together then selling these updated kits? It’s ok in my opinion to increase the cost to us for your time in putting these great projects together and selling them. I’d buy from you. Nice work.🇺🇸
Yay thanks for finding even better credit card sleeves with a link. Appreciate it :)
No problem!!
Jon, Add a needle to your kit. Use your lighter to heat the needle then poke the tick in the back side and it will back out. FYI
Victorinox scissors? YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES! Total win of a video. Thanks Jon 👍🏻😂
Thanks DM
There are some really good ideas and gadgets in the kit, thank you, but I can’t help thinking that you don’t need the meds holder. What’s wrong with just cutting out the paracetamol blister pack to just a 4 square? I’m sure that will fit in the pack easier especially in the new pack.
Keep up the good work
Blisters are not as strong to being squished and compacted, which given that the pack is that squished and designed to fit in a pocket is definitely not something you want
I do that and put medication in a zipped plastic pouch in my wallet. I find that the aluminum often tears.
Never clicked a video so fast, I always carry the Swiss army compact in one pocket. great content as always Jon 👍
That's great to hear 😀
Just an idea, maY I suggest the addition of a spare house key to the pouch? It could come in handy For example if you do manage to lose your keys, You are not going to be stuck outside in the cold or pouring rain.
I know many people have a secret spot for a spare key at home ex: under the door mat, or a plant pot but this has happened to me before and i can assure you it is not fun haha. 😆
Awesome job as usual and great things to have on hand that are of actual use.
A couple of things i might add:
Kevlar thread, a split ring, and a couple of zip ties.
Lueko-tape. Better than duct tape for using on your body and used by hikers for foot wraps/blister protection, medical tape, and others.
Thanks Daniel, there was a split ring on the magnet and some zip ties in there. I'll check out the Kevlar thread and Lueko medical tape 👍
@@JonGadget I'm sorry I missed the the Zip Ties.
Watched again. For meds I might recommend Ibubrofen liqui-gels. It is an anti-inflammatory and called "Vitamin I" by hikers. And an "Anti-acid" which is less necessary but more expedient and useful every day. Maybe wrap some Lueko-tape around the pill canister.
OH, I saw them. You called them "tie-wraps" which I guess is the British version of Zip-tie.
Your videos are so awesome and practical. You can tell they were made by a person who ACTUALLY uses things and does stuff.
Cheers!
I like your kit, I would only change the torch to a Nitecore TIKI, it basically has all the functions as the torch in this video except its smaller and a tad weaker
Thanks so much for these videos - took your advice from the last one to get the power bank and love it. Did manage to get a topo pouch on eBay but as you say, a struggle in the UK. One other alternative recently launched is the osprey arcane small pouch for £10 in case that’s helpful to your subscribers.
Thanks for that! Will def check out the Osprey pouch!
We have used acrylic zipped pouches from Aiguille Alpine Equipment they are based in Cumbria and ait's all made in the UK, likewise you might want to look at their Contour bags that are very well made/well priced (£27) and around the same size as the Arcane.
We seem to be of similar taste in EDC. Just stumbled across your channel and have only watched two videos, but in which you've demonstrated the Compact and the Manager. Both of which I keep on or within reach, of my person, religiously 👌 I'm a little torn between the Manager or the Midnight Manager. I do like the power of my small Rovyvon Aurora flashlight but think the Midnight Manager would suffice in most situations for me. But at the same time I love the pen on the Manager... 🤷
I have successfully picked tics from my kids with the Manager tweezers so I might save that tiny space. But will definitely add the magnet which strikes me as brilliant, not only for dropped keys which made me sign in relief, but also as a means of rigging/hanging stuff like a flashlight from or even holding on to tiny screws you don't want to loose while repairing electronics or fixing your bike or some such. I do have that self sealing tape in the garage but never thought to bring it as an edc item, but that too seems well worth carrying, thank you!
Anyhow you've now got yourself a new subscriber thanks to your excellent video production and fine taste 😉
Thanks for the great feedback and kind words and welcome to the channel Simon.
very well produced video and as someone who now needs glasses for reading very usfull on the emergency glasses . thank you 10/10
Not just your typical*EDC* video, you had some unusual suggestions _and_ you really made me think.
Thanks Jon, I have just subscribed!
Apologies for the slow response - thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel 👍
I think about this kit a lot. You have room for a compressed towel tablet - handy for quick hygiene, or also great tinder.
This is what I need. Glad to have found you brother.
After watching this i decided to buy the thin reading glasses and keep it in my wallet. i am always worried of losing my prescription glasses and not being able to read stuff infront of me. Having this will make me feel a bit safer. Thank you!
Brilliant as always! Thanks for all the time you put into these videos and their descriptions.
Thanks for that! It does take some time, but worth it when I read the comments 👍
Probably the best urban EDC video to see. Clear and full og good ideas
Hey Jon, love the videos! After watching the previous iteration of this micro EDC pouch, I was inspired to create my own. Two changes that I made: first, I used a Leatherman TSA compliant multi tool (the Style PS) so that I could have the pouch with me at all times, and second, I used an original Travelcard portable charger. USB-A input, Lightning output, and a form factor tinier than anything else. It has been a life saver dozens of times. They’ve just released a Travelcard Plus, with pass through charging and a larger capacity. Check it out!
I have been using the TravelCard+
it uses both Lightning and USB-C (and charges via USB-C). The new version is 3000 mAh
The new version is slightly thicker than the original, but it is still smaller than anything else on the market.
Hi Jonathan, After watching this Video I was impressed with the Rovyvon torch and power bank so ordered both from amazon they were not cheap .they both arrived today and I was not disappointed ,the torch is something else . Whilst figuring out how to use the torch I put it on its main high beam and looked at it and then could not read the instructions it is that powerful. I bought a Anker power bank but it has has al of the same Specs as the Juice 1 . I am a Biker so need everything as small and light
weight as possible. Thanks You for Your knowledge. Brooky
Jon, I've been carrying a Wurkkos HD20 which is both a flashlight and 5000mAh powerbank.
Not seem that Dom, will check it out 👍
Thanks for the suggestions. I also carry a breathing filter for resuscitation with me.
What I have done in the past is wrap a bic lighter with duct tape, stops the lighter cracking if dropped and also the tape is flammable and can act as a fire starter.
Thank you for sharing these amazing compact useful EDC Jon❤️🇬🇧
My pleasure!
The LEATHERMAN squirt PS4 would be great in this kit.
For reading I use clip on reading glasses over my distance glasses. 👍
PS4 would be good too - but I would need a pen
My (current actually on me) EDC: Leatherman Charge+ TTI and bit kit in the standard Leatherman nylon belt pouch/holster it came with, a Victorinox EVO GRIP 14, and MINI CHAMP, a dedicated cutting knife, usually a 3 blade stockman or other slipjoint, or a couple friction folders (MAM and Opinel #6) with different blade profiles, and a pen or three.
I carry additional tools, a Mora N° 1, a slingshot and a chew tin with glass and clay balls in my go to town/out n' about rollator's tote/shopping bag. A 3 foot folding reach extender and wood cane are carried on the rollator in the appropriate brackets/carriers. I still need to add a cup holder.
(I can't walk more than 1/4 mile or so before I have to stop and sit while waiting for the pain in knees, hips, and lower back to subside. That rollator guarantees I have a place to sit. I don't need it for lack of ballance issues.)
Your videos are very helpful. It is a tight squeeze in the Topo pouch though I can cram it all in. I think I may often need to empty the bag to find some items. Maxpedition has a two for one special on all pocket organizers. I got the mini for your travel essentials kit and it came with a free micro bag. I am thinking of using the micro for this kit. Yes, it is bigger, but it does layout flat. It will provide for a larger power bank (the hardest thing to fit into Topo. One suggestion that I have in my bag is a micro fiber cloth for cleaning glasses/electronics. They are very small and do a better job than my shirt tail. You're videos are addictive. Well done.
Hey Jon, great kit! Gave me some good ideas.
Have you used Bondic in the past? Its a UV curing welding. Great stuff! Since you already have the A8x in the kit with a UV light, a tube of Bondic could possible have more uses than super glue (and maybe even hot glue).
I'm not sure if it's something you might use but I also carry a modified in-car usb charger. After tearing it apart I soldered a 9v battery connector to the power input. I can get 5v usb from any 9v battery (Or any power source up to 12v). Mine is homemade but I've no doubt there are more professional versions available.
For those who can't or don't want to get Topo or Alpaka wallets, the Tatonka Plain Wallet RFID B is an even smaller and very practical alternative.
This was a great Victorinox ad... convinced me
Have you considered adding a sealed straw of baking soda? Your first item is super glue. Baking soda mixed with super glue can apparently create small but useful 3 dimensional repairs and/or shapes. I enjoy your presentations. Thank you.
This is a wonderful concept of survival EDC! thanks for sharing this one Jon.
you're welcome John
things to add: (and you just knew you were going to get them...) Paracord lanyard zipper pull about the length of the bag itself so it folds to the side. can even store things inside that if using cobra weave for it.
always good to get more suggestions - thank you
U should do that on the background too ! I got to many things in your house !! Like wow !! And the light !!
That little flashlight is so interesting 🤔!
The best EDC. kit.
Thank You for this video. Very usefull for me.
A sachet of salt could be a good addition, and has the potential to save a bland meal. Salty water can be useful in a pinch as last ditch sanitiser to prevent possible infections or just as electrolyte to combat dehydration, but neither of these secondary uses are particularly enjoyable.
Wonderful kit - I wear a suit for work & whilst I am away from my desk / office I often need to recharge my phone. I scored a Thick Marker sized power bank as a trade show give away that I use to top up the power in my phone between meetings if I needed to.
CoQ10, iodine and essential fats. You need it to help prevent degenerative disease! Love the edc carry I just noticed you're aging is accelerated when you set the light next to your pinky. These supplements will bring the youth back into your skin nutritionally
I've carried safety pins and paper clips (I was an office weenie) for years. I've also carried rubber bands for so long that everytime I go to used one it's dried out! That tells me that I don't use them very often...... On another note, I've been gathering my various short wave radios only to find the batteries had leaked, was able to save one, the other not.... Guess I really don't need them if they've been put away for so long the batteries have ruptured! Fortunately the smallest one is OK!
i really don't know it it might fit or if it might have been mentioned before but the kablecard from amazon would be a great addition to the kit, it has a lot of options even an sd card reader, in my opinion a very useful gadget
Self-amalgamating tape. Stretch it and it will stick to itself. Used it to waterproof ham radio gear.