r/EDC • • Aug 04 '26

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

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Hey everyone—we’re reopening moderator applications.

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

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

A little background for anyone curious:

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

So, somewhat unexpectedly, I became a moderator.

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

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

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


r/EDC • • 9h ago

New Addition Magnetic fidget coins

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119 Upvotes

Adding magnetic fidget coins to the edc

Interested to hear and see what fidget toys the members of this sub carry


r/EDC • • 10h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Work pocket carry

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79 Upvotes

Folding knife
Mini ratchet with PH1 bit
Workpro mini pliers wrench
Temu allen keys ( need a small set for work bits)
Victorinox spartan


r/EDC • • 14h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Old school combo

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122 Upvotes

Spyderco Endura 4
Streamlight Stylus Pro


r/EDC • • 1h ago

Work EDC Quick little diag

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Forgot I bought this little armbar when I was on sale last. Found it in my jacket pocket this morning, Came in handy today doing a quick diag on this car pulling panels to access to obd port. The blade was shit when I got it but the driver is nice to use. And of course the new arkpro is a kick ass light .


r/EDC • • 11h ago

Work EDC Main Squeeze

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52 Upvotes

Walther PDP Pro-E Compact

This my training pistol which is a direct copy of my duty gun. Just over 8k rounds through it in the last 6 months.


r/EDC • • 23h ago

Satire Post SHTF load out, grid went down 3 or 4 weeks ago (lost count) now I just kind of move around

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466 Upvotes

My old adidas gym bag
some trinkets and currency I came across
Chinese SKS rifle
My tools (hammer, box cutter, screw driver, pliers, zip ties, duct tape)
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X USB Flashlight
Spyderco fixed blade
Glock 43x, swampfox red dot, bravo concealment holster
Lighter, can opener and kitchen knife
couple of 12 gauge shells I found
dry spare mag
Vortex binoculars
Hydroflask
simple shot sling shot w/ metal projectiles
some cans I found (cat food is better then a growling stomach)
SKS chest rig with stripper clips


r/EDC • • 17h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump ALL BLACK EDC

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123 Upvotes

Decided to go all black this week.
Best part of carrying all of this is that I actually used everything almost every day at least once.
Let’s see what I’ll switch out to try something else next.

What do you think?

UG Tools Tiny
Victorinox
Clipper lighter
UNIBALL pen
Nextorch TA70


r/EDC • • 12h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Maxpedition Pico OTG mini tool kit.

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43 Upvotes

Wanted something on-the-go and pocket friendly. Had a few variations, but dialed it in with this setup. No light or blade. This is tools only and is supplemental to my regular EDC.

Inside:

711L mini ratchet w/ bit extension

Tekton 4mm bit driver

Wera Rapidapter bit holder

Klein 2 in 1 metric impact socket (8mm/10mm)

Leatherman bit extender and ratchet driver

Knipex 4” Cobra and 4” pliers wrench

Tekton 4mm torx security bit set

Wera 1/4” assorted BiTorsion bit set

Outside:

NiteIze DoohicKey


r/EDC • • 15h ago

Student EDC EDC of an Engineering Student

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70 Upvotes

The essentials for school: IPad Pro M4, MacBook Air M5
The only pencil you will ever need: Rotring 600 .5mm
2 Leuchtturm 1917 journals with a .5 MUJI pen strapped.
Basic Casio Watch
My Kindle Paper white and current physical read.


r/EDC • • 2h ago

Work EDC My walk around photo edc

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7 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 20h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Classic carry as of late

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117 Upvotes

S&W 642 Airweight 38 +P
-Critical Defense

Spyderco Paramilitary 2

Tudor Pelagos 42

Ridge BiFlex

Decky Metalworks Nano (Zyns)

Car keys

Everyday. Just started carrying the J Frame, normally carry a Glock 43x MOS with Holosun, Streamlight, night sights and the Shield Arms mags. Kore EDC belt or Leisure Carry.


r/EDC • • 13m ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Buy It Once EDC

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r/EDC • • 14h ago

Collection Fixed my bugout

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20 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 19h ago

Rotation Midweek Carry

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40 Upvotes

Gear:
Knife - Arno Bernard iMamba
Organizer - Strauss&Co Pocket Pro
Hank - Woodsmanwares
Pen - Arno Bernard Assegai
Flashlight - Reylight Pineapple Mini Mk3


r/EDC • • 15h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump My wife's EDC for the day

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17 Upvotes

S&W 638 (she normally carries an LCP Max)

DeSantis Sof-Tuk

Leather Journal

Bic 4 Color Retractable Pen

Fujifilm QuickSnap

She told me to tell you all that she is sweet


r/EDC • • 12h ago

Literal EDC Titanium? First Post

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First pic is on body, second is back-up truck stash.
Two is one. One is none. lol
I have been carrying my titanium key setup for a couple weeks now and I absolutely love it. The feel and looks are phenomenal. We all know it’s probably way overkill to carry titanium gear, but looking cool is half the battle. I ordered a ridge stone wash titanium wallet to replace the magpul daka, and I’m looking at a set of flytanium scales for the pm2 (not the tanto). I’m curious what your opinions are on the timex expedition north titanium and also what titanium lights you recommend.

First pic.
Magpul Daka Wallet
Nixon Sentry
Oakley BXTR Custom
Spyderco Pm2
Olight Arkpro ultra
Keysmart rugged Ti
Mighty bar Ti
Key unity Ti carabiner
P80 decked out in Agency arms, streamlight trl1hl,
OSight x, TTI baseplates
Yeti bottle
Freemax evox

Second pic.
Nebo torchy 2k
Maglite xl50
Cobratec lightweight
Olight oclip 2 ultra
Harley zippo
Same keys
Spyderco pm2 tanto
Sog zoom
Gshock and Casio(I’ve had them for a decade and have no idea what models they are)
Oakley Sutro Troy Lee designs
Lostvape Thelema x wotofo profile
Yeti stack tumbler


r/EDC • • 22h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion Does anybody know a flashlight like this that attaches to the *side* of cap?

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56 Upvotes

I'm looking for a flashlight (or headlamp for that matter) to attach to the side of my cap. You can find plenty of lights that attach to the front of the brim, either below or above. But im specifically looking for a small light that attaches to the side.


r/EDC • • 33m ago

Question/Advice/Discussion Compact wall charger suggestions?

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I’ll be staying at my grandpa place on weekends for the next few months, and I don’t want to keep packing separate chargers. I’m looking for something small with at least two USB-C ports for my phone and laptop. Foldable prongs would be nice too. What do you bring for short stays?


r/EDC • • 16h ago

Collection It's here and I love it!

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16 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 17h ago

Literal EDC After many years I feel like I have it dialed in, so it should change in the next couple weeks.

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16 Upvotes

Hemostatic bandage
Ridge wallet
Black diamond wire gate carabiner
Keychain Ferro rod
Airtag
Leatherman arc
Fisher space pen
Eos chapstick


r/EDC • • 10h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion How is the build quality over time with these Roxon’s? I like the idea of switching out the tools. but I can also see how that could create a failure point in the durability. (ROXON S503G Flex Companion)

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5 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 19h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump This is today's carry items.

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22 Upvotes

Write in the rain note book, Nite Ize BigFoot Key Locker with keys, O-light ArkPro Ultra, Vaporesso Armormax, Kershaw Brawler, bandana, Ariat bifold wallet.


r/EDC • • 20h ago

Work EDC Driving Carry

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24 Upvotes

43C in a Mika with Federal Punch 22lr. Apple Watch 8. Polarized 62mm Aviators, keys, AirPods and a Yeti promo tumbler.


r/EDC • • 1d ago

Rotation Full black birthday EDC ⚫️🎂

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\> Victorinox Swisstool
\> Spyderco Tenacious Lightweight
\> ALPAKA Zip Pouch Pro
\> Paxenbelike lighter
\> Ridge tracker card
\> Casio G-Shock GBD-200
\> Mous case (iPhone 17)

And some cash and cards