How to Build a Great EDC Kit (Everyday Carry) for under $50!
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Very good, small EDC. Smart choices. I would recommend just one more item....iodine tablets, like potable aqua. If I have to walk any distance at all, safe water becomes paramount and without a vessel to boil it, I need some way to sanitize it. With your kit, I could filter it with the bandana into the small water bottle you provided, then pop in a potable aqua to sanitize it and in 30 minutes, I have safe water. Well thought-out EDC and affordable to nearly anyone.
You are absolutely right, Laura!! I will add that to the Downloadable Checklist. I completely agree with you. Thank you so much for that idea!
That's a good idea! I have those in my BoB too.
How many ounces does each tablet sanitize?
@@vj563I love my Bob! ❤️
I have a pen filter because tablets take too long
Crista! You're back!!!!!! I'm so happy 🤩
Hope you have mended and we will all enjoy your beautiful knowledge once again! 🤗
It is great to see you.
I was so thrilled to see a new video from Crista!
I had to remind myself that my EDC was NOT a get home bag. I keep a get home bag in my vehicle in case something happens and I can't drive straight home. My EDC is for dealing with small emergencies & daily tasks while I'm away from my vehicle. I keep one at my desk at work and a smaller one that fits in my pocket for when I'm in the field. One of the things I added to my desk EDC was imodium or pepto tablets, as well as benadryl and advil. I found that contact cases work well for small pills. I just write on the lid what's in it.
Yup. Regular medication too
Clever! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Great idea! I have a thousand new empty contact cases.
Great video. I'm checking out those 1st year mullein plants in the background. Lots of good meds right there.
Check an army surplus for metal containers!!! Used but have lasted years.
That’s what I was thinking. Ammo cans
Lovely kit. Thank you for sharing. Those cabela multitools are so cute. I would also add 3 bandaids to the kit. They don't take up any space, but if you are walking home and get a blister, it can make a big difference in morale.
and prevent infection!
Paper table napkins are even better than toilet paper, fit nicely in any kit, and can also be used as Kleenex. They hold up better and don't disintegrate like TP or tissue.
5 or 10 dollars cash, might come in handy.... depending on situation... and it also burns well lol
Thank you for the scripture 🙏🏻🌹💖
Great job!!! You are so right about keeping in mind who you are building your emergency kit for. My niece has Down Syndrome and most of these items are inappropriate for her. She does have a flashlight, emergency blanket, snacks, entertainment/comfort items, etc. I carry extra stuff for her that she can't use on her own. In her emergency kit we added things like a toy swiss army knife, so she can feel apart of things. Around her neck she has a whistle and a small solar & hand crank flashlight. My parents are seniors so I want easy to use, quality, and lightweight gear for them, as well as my niece.
An N95 mask (for smoke or dust). A pair of nitrile gloves. A small tube of neosporin.
Excellent!
A collapsing metal cup is a good idea
That is a great addition, @Cynthiaharrell784!
I love it! And maybe a reflective sticker on the lid! And/or phone numbers written on the top. This is what we have for our EDC earthquake kits.
mini glow sticks ...from fishing store tiny ..get a ten pack .. made to fit on tip of fishing rod...very very small.get the three hour ones
Harbor Freight has a mini folding box cutter. It's very small, well made. It's a useful edged tool. Another mini tool I recommend is the Leatherman Micra. It's very small, well made & totally useful. I've had two. It took me about 10 years to wear out the first one with daily use. I still carry the second one.
In your set up a little heavy aluminum foil for boiling water will fold up flat and pack in the container. Even foil from baking pans can be cut and folded once to unfold and boil water.
I haven’t looked thru all of the comments yet so this might already be suggested. Some sort of bleed stop. Amazon has many different types - I saw one that had 25 packs so it could cover several boxes.
I just think a backpack is more practical because it will free your hands from carrying it and it can store more things. Thank you for the information though!
Great project! I would put a couple of very strong rubber or cable bands around it and then you can use a small bungee cord that you can attach to the bands to easily carry the case. I am not sure how comfortable that small case would be to carry for a longer walk but hanging it on you with the bungee would keep your hands free. The bands and cord would then be a bonus for making a tent out of the blanket.
I appreciate your content!
For water, I recently purchased on Amazon a box of emergency water packets that last for years. They are flat and come in a foil packet. I keep a few in my car. I have a bigger tote that I keep in my car just for my needs that includes a candle, wool socks, first aid, etc. A candle can save your life in cold weather if stuck in your car. Glad to see you again.
Water packets? Packets of water? Or purification tabs?
Great EDC! And great idea for assembling them as gifts! Because my sisters and most of my friends have children, I will probably add some first aid items, glow sticks or something fun for novelty, and a small packet of candy. Thank you!
Rejoicing that you are back. Thanks for this video, especially for the reminder about the keychain pill bottle. You can use that to store so many necessary items.
Emergency blankets with a hood will keep you a lot warmer, especially in wind and rain. Wallet sized fresnel lenses take up no room, another fire starter. Hand sanitizer burns well, it is mostly alcohol, good fire starter. Small plastic bags can be water containers. Harbor Freight now carries a great multi-tool by Gordon, for $40, the best you can get for the money, like a $220 Leatherman, if you have room and the bucks. Tin cups are at Daisio, here on the left coast. And Welcome back!!!
you could put a piece of glow tape on thelid, that way when exposed to light it will glow. reflective tyape wouldalsow ork that way a light would reflect off of it
I always have some diphenhydramine (benedryl) with the baby aspirin.
A few band-aids. Nice to see you again. God Bless you.
Good to see you back on the channel! A plastic fresnel lens can help to see things more clearly up close, and be a backup fire starter.
Very good idea and great video. Wonder if the metal cup would fit if the handle was removed. Liked the comment about the water purification tablets, also include a quart freezer bag to use with them. A sheet or two of paper could have some scriptures written down along with some instructions and would provide some tinder. Some aluminum foil could be made into a container for boiling water. Thank you
You have room for chapstick, and cotton balls. Chapstick mixed into a cotton ball will ignite quickly.
This is great! Thank you for sharing this.
I love the book of James. Amen! Be the light. Matthew 5:16 God bless you and your family.
I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for sharing prepsteader knowledge and the joy of the Lord.
I have tried every EDC kit I could come up with. I discovered that the one you need is just those items you use the most.
And it evolves as I discover new and better things.
A ball point pen that weighs .25 ounce.
An OLFA 9mm knife that weighs .81 ounce.
A small flashlight at .70 ounce.
In short, a few lightweight things that work. I use these things several times a day!
Your needs will be different. Maybe like me, you realize EDC is only what you really use.
Trying to cover anything and everything is too hard!
Excellent presentation. A few comments.
__ Use a Sharpie to write "WW" on the Wizzy Wipes to distinguish them from candy.
__ Put a zip tie around the lighter to keep it from accidentally pressed and release butane. Don't cut the extra end off too close (sometimes they slip with pressure). Instead, melt a short piece (using a soldering iron or clothes iron) to form a blob on the end.
__ A headlight is helpful since it is hands free. The Dollar Tree sells one that is very bright but not adjustable (doesn't aim well when worn on a cap). Sometimes Lowes or Home Depot sell a three pack for around $10.
__ Note: many paracord packages call it 550 but it is only rated for 150 lbs or less.
__ Napkins are thicker and stronger than a bandana. Old pillow cases can be made into bandanas. The Dollar Tree bandanas are 100% polyester.
Excellent ideas, Grepora! Thank you for sharing these!
LOVE the addition of turkey or beef jerky. I keep a honey packet in my GHB for extra energy as well.
Great ideas. Thinking my grandchildren would love their own EDC. THANKS
They would probably love to help you make some of these kits and help you hide them all around, Gracehillgranny!
I have never heard of these, but just watching this, I'm thinking of things I could put in one of these kits. I think I would put a small first aid kit in there, and it would have to be bigger than the one you're demonstrating, but, yeah, the basic principle would be the same. Thanks for posting!
Christa...It is so good to see you again! I didn't know you were in need of mending. Will keep you in my prayers. Thank you for sharing your insights and creativity with us. Your EDC 's would make a great Christmas gift for my family members. Thank you and take care...Robin
I'm putting kits together for my college age nieces and son. I've been shirking on them for a bit. Nieces just got their own cars about a year ago. I gave them car emergency kits and basic first aid kits for Christmas last year.
Thank you for giving us affordable options!
What a wonderful video! Even though I have emergency kits and regularly change out my EDC, the information you give here is a slightly different perspective. I am getting older and do have a health issue or two and never factored that into my planning. Thank you for posting this.
The best idea… is having your videos… to always have them to go back and watch..Thanks for all ya do!!
I think bandanas are still a really good price at hobby lobby, at least last time I checked.
Wow!! So happy I found you. Thanks to the Lord. Great idea, i am making a box for my family members. God bless you. 🙏
A poor man's EDC ! Excellent ! This would be a lifesaver. Getting stuck out on the road or woods, with be bad ! Anything that helps will make a great difference ! Thank you for your informational series ! Lone Bear!
So beautiful to see your respect and love for your family. Wonderful video thanks for sharing sis.
Here in the Sonoran desert, the plastic container deteriorate rather quickly. The stainless will be best in the desert heat, if you can afford them.
I love this idea. I wonder if the container that holds all this stuff could be a pot that locjs and you could heat water in it.. i have also seen collapseable tin cups.
I was thinking of the little camping cookware. Like the pot. And putting stuff in it.
For a container you can use a mason jar... red bandanas are gang accessories up here so the colors need to be switched up.
If you can sew, old bedsheets can be made into bandannas and they come in colors not used by gangs. Dye is also an option.
@@TUKByV I'm picturing a tough street gang all bedecked in homemade vintage flowered sheet bandanas 😂
@@shmataboro8634 Oh, man! You really need to put up a "spew" warning label for great jokes like thing!!! Now I have to spend an hour cleaning all the Pepsi out/off my keyboard!!!
One of the funniest comments I've read in a LONG time!!!!!!!! But next time, send napkins, too!
#36 bankline is smaller and lasts longer. Benadryl would be good for the pill container too. Thank you Christa!!
I prefer the paracord. It has multiple uses, and It's too easy to cut your hands when working with bankline.
Benadryl is a great idea!
I also like survival paracord, with fishing line, fire starter line and wire inside!
@@nmr6988i have a hank of about 45-50' of #18 bankline in my front pants pocket. It's about the size of a Bic lighter. At 53years old I've never cut my hands on bankline. It's part of my edc.
Great planning.
Ive been working on small edc/car kit also.
Im reusing 2 ltr pepsi bottles. Cutting off the top where it just comes to full diameter and inverting with cap still on into the rest of the body of the bottle. For a water filter setup. I put it a dollar store paring knife and I saw where a prepper used a few sheets of hvy duty tin foil unfolded and then molded over his fist to make a usable cooking cup for that coffee or tea bag or soup packet.
Also decided on a headlamp with three AAA batteries so it can be hung up on a limb, etc.
Anyway, good for you and keep making them as your ministry ok?
May God bless and keep you and all who call upon his name. Shalom.
So nice to see you again and learn something new! I recently made the decision to equip my young relatives who drive with an emergency bag for their cars. I have gathered items from thrift stores and other inexpensive sources over the years and have enough to share. I like your idea of an EDC box, though. I guess that’s next to do in my list! Thanks!
Hand sanitizer in single wipe packs would fit perfectly in these kits!
vasoline to help start fires or help with minor wounds and the smallest bottle of 100% pure tea tree or lavender oil to dissinfect minor wounds, splinters etc.. also stops rashes and good on insect bites.. either oil. one birthday candle or one tealight candle (with a good wick) to help light fires and a rubber band. sharpens best poker chip knife sharpener. duct tape and cotton balls .. for blisters on feet and also help start fires.
I love your videos and admire you to the max.
Thank you so much, Vicki! God bless you today!
I like your selection of items for the box. These are quite similar to an edc tin I created myself. As an upgrade, I personally went for a $10 AAA flash light off Amazon, you can get some pretty good ones which on a low setting run for 72 hours I think. If you had an extra battery, that could double your illumination time. It’s not my favorite choice to use alkaline but in this small of a package, I think the alkalines win by just a bit. Only added concern is to keep the batteries in a sealed bag to protect the rest of your gear from potential issues with battery acid.
I also usually place a Gerber dime multitool or victorinox tinker in these kits since they can be found for around $20 and are better quality tools. I have a number of dirt cheap multitools and I personally wouldn’t like trusting my life to them but I understand $20 can be quite a bit if your making like 5 of these kits.
If someone is feeling particularly generous in putting together a kit, the next upgrade I would do is a dedicated knife. You can find quite affordable back lock knives which can serve well in this scenario. In the case of a knife, it may not necessarily be better to go much more expensive. The beauty of a cheap soft steel knife is it can basically be sharpened up on a rock or pavement once it gets dull. Even dull knives will cut a lot easier than no knife. ***A great stand in for a lock back knife would be a utility knife with a couple extra blades. You can find the cheap metal utility knives from Home Depot, Lowe’s, or harbor freight for like 5 bucks or less when on sale. It’s a lot tougher and more reliable than a multitool knife.
Obviously if your making alot of these, I can understand wanting to forego the added costs I mentioned just because it seems like this is a kit for a day or two, not a week or a month.
Fellow Oregonian?! Dude, I just went to Fred Meyers and it was... Empty. Everything is on sale. I'm absolutely terrified there's going to be a famine or something. Great timing finding your channel!
Great video!! I would add water purification tabs or some sort of filter along with benydral. Allergic reactions can kill people. Two benydral might keep someone alive. I would add several different sizes of FABRIC bandaids. They stick so much better. The plastic ones slide right off if they get too wet. In closing...I'M SO JEALOUS OF YOUR FIRST YEAR MULLEIN behind you! Good going!! I've got the seeds. I see it all on the side of the rode. I need to get movin on that. Again, great video!!
I have a food vacuum packer at home - I bet that using it for some of the things in the kit would help add some extra space!
If you live in the city and you need water, its a good practice to have a sill-cock key in you edc.
This is a great idea! I bet a coffee tin would work as well and might give you a little more room for more STUFF! And you could probably add a little carrying strap to it. I love that you did this for your parents!
kay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kislux book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations
Thankyou for your great EDC, you are amazing helping lots of us prepare, God bless you and yours, from Australia..🙏😊
Another great video! I would a few band-aides with a personal size ointment to the kit.
You can make tiny ointment packages with filling a straw and cutting it and squishing the end, either melting when a lighter or just taping .
Love your videos. It's good to see you back.
So good to see you back here! You always give me such great tasks to work on to help my family be prepared for the unexpected. God’s blessings and strength for you 🙏🏼♥️
Thank you, Mary! God bless you too!
Thank you, Christa! You covered all of the basics. It is a great kit. Loved the pill container. Even having a couple of asprin in ot could help ease pain. The rod and striker in the bracelet is so cool. Are you posting on another channel? You are missed by your follwers. Thank you for the video.
you’re literally my comfort person i love you kislux !
I like your turquoise ring, I was in that business decades ago.
Thank you, Chuck! I love that God made a stone like this!
Great video! Thoughtful contents and good explanations of why you included things and excluded things! I couldn't find those particular flashlights on Amazon, which is weird, but no biggy. I enjoy creating small emergency kits and your video has given me inspiration on how to model some of them. Thank you!
This was one of the best videos I've seen, thank you!
YOUR AN AMAZING DAUGHTER ❤ AND PERSON ❤️.SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU AGAIN!
A solar charger would be helpful if there's room. Thanks, Christa! I have missed your videos!!
Very good informative video and coming from a Big ❤ Hearted Young Lady, who would expect anything less. 🙏🙏 and God's Blessings!
Good video for your average person. As you rightly said all edc is a very personal choice. I spend a lot of time outdoors.
This is why i would opt for a metal container. Cooking, boiling watter being important.
Nice general selection ❤
I’m looking at getting a waterproof adjustable boonie hat. I want it to be adjustable so I can make a removable fleece liner for when it’s cold. It provides protection from the sun and rain. A fresnel lens in your wallet takes absolutely no space and can be used to start a fire. Whirl-Pak makes plastic bags designed for testing water for laboratories. The plastic is highly durable and doesn’t leach many chemicals if any because it’s meant for sample purity. The seal is reusable but it is a plastic bag. It will fall apart eventually. But it’s the gold standard for compact water storage in an EDC. A bic lighter is so easy because they can be replaced at any convenience store. The minis are good for a kit like this. If you can afford the stainless container. That would be better naturally because it can function as eating/cooking/drinking vessel. I like SOS and other similar bars because they are designed to be stored in lifeboats and other areas with extreme temperature changes and still have a 5 year shelf life. And if we’re all honest with ourselves. When given the opportunity. Things will be neglected and that granola bar or whatever will go bad. The SOS bar has been specifically formulated for best shelf stability.
So good to see you again, its been a while! Blessings ❤️
Thanks for another awesome video!
I would get a flashlight with a battery. Can’t rely on being able to charge.
Those are great ideas! Definitely needed in each of my family's vehicles. One concern I have is keeping bottled water, snack bars, etc. that are perishable and keeping them in a vehicle when the temperature can be over 100. I live in the south and the summers are brutal. Snack bars would likely melt, and water in plastic bottles would become undrinkable because of the hot plastic. For that reason, I haven't kept any liquids or perishable foods in the car. Jerky is a great idea though. Canned sardines would likely not work either so I feel stuck. What to do?
Metal or glass water bottles?
The Lara bar is made of dates and doesn't melt. The chocolate might melt but hardens once it is cool. You are right though other bars might melt. The bottle should be ok if it is kept out of direct sunlight. Plastic bottles do off gas though, it is better than no water.
How often do you have to update the products inside, Thanks!
Thank you for this I love the idea. I think I will make them for family and friends for Christmas presents.❤️🇨🇦
Missed you while you were away ... God Bless your ministry! Thank you for these wonderful suggestions ... Looking forward to your future content :)
P.S. ... I like carrying a Fox40 flat version whistle in my kit. Very (piercingly!) loud :)
Sorry to miss, your live chat, and thank you, for sharing this valuable video. God bless you and thanks again. 🥰🙏❤️🌼💫✝️✨🌺
Love your videos. I wish you were making more of them. You have such great information 😊
Love your videos. You are the best
If you guys are looking for a small bag to put that in and then you can have room for like a stainless steel water you can go to hobby lobby and they have crossbody bags for under $4.00
Excellent ideas. You could include a folded up piece of aluminum foil that could be fashioned into a cup to hold water.
FYI, the Germ X contains ethyl alcohol. Yes the Ethanol is a great for firestarter, BUT . . . The flame is blue and hard to see in daylight. I only use in a situation, there are no other options because it is hard to see and the flame. Also the heat usually hotter than yellow flames sometimes. So a burn will happen quickly, if you don't know your on fire. ALSO, water is may not be the best way to put out this fire unless you are able to deprive it of oxygen. That the key depriveing the flame of oxygen, usually MSD sheets say use A,B,AB and ABC fire extinguisher, these are chemical fire extinguishers. So if this is the last option, I dug a hole to put the fire in so I could easly control everything. This made it easy to put out the flame and everything was controled for safety, don't want the fire to unexpectedly to spread. So, all these reasons, this is why I say as Firestarter and not a main source of fire.
Great idea to dig a hole.
Thank you
Very well done
I keep a silcock key in my car. Would fit in that box.
A dollar store first aid kit very small and will fit also in a pouch you can drink out of
38.95 today on the stainless steel divider. On your product nail. Outside of that, it's very doable .
This is a great list of items. I am making 2 to give my sons as Christmas gifts!
A sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil can be folded small to fit in a compact kit, but in the field can be made into a cup for boiling water.
Instead of 550 cord I’d recommend # 36 Bankline has a 300 lb break strength 550 is only 200 lbs. plus it’s smaller diameter. Please don’t try to climb with paracord it will not end well.
Thank you kindly, great idea! God bless you and your family.
Thank you, Naomi. God bless you too!
Old metal lunch boxes
Keep small items on your person to save space in your container. If able, a cashe belt and/or hat would give one more carry option and always pick items that are muti use. As always, be safe in all that you do and say. Love the scripture. ❤❤❤
Great thinking. Miss your knowledge.
Thank you for sharing great video and well, you got some good stuff in there and i was thinking there are those mini light sticksand you can get those in different colors. Like white, green, yellow, red and those are good for signaling as well as the white one can give you some good light. And the green can mean it is safe, the yellow can mean a warning to be careful or something similar and red means danger or that you need help immediately. Just an example and it is a good kit you managed to create and mine would probably look totally different than yours.
Thank you enjoyed learning from you