So I say this thread over at BCUSA and was intrigued. While I have thought about the costs, I’ve never added them up on paper. Keep in mind almost everything was bought second hand except the phone. Here goes: Saddleback Bifold — $50 Leatherman Wave BO — $50 Moleskin & Staedtler Pen — $20 iPhone X — $850 (?) Malkoff MDS 16650 — $100 Casio Watch — $30 Surefire Titan (on keys) — $60 Handkerchef — $1 Total: $1161 Some folks also included their clothes so what the heck: Redwing Boots — $220 Darn Tough Socks — $15 Duluth Pants — $60 ExOfficio Underwear — $20 Shirts — $15 Hat — $0 work Filson Belt — $0 gift Arborwear Double Thick Hoodie — $65 Total: $395 Grand Total: $1556 Damn crap ton of money when you think about it, plus if I swap the wave for a CRK add $300, then if I’m carrying a firearm, holster, mag and ammo, add $800. Ouch.
Damn, I carry two phones and have a smart watch. Add in a gun I might happen to have and a pair of Ariats.... Yeah I don’t want to add it up either.
iPhone X - $1000 Shiro F3 - $700 Recycled firefighter rookie wallet - $30 Levi’s - $50 Double H or Irish Setter cowboy boots - $150-200 Carhartt button down almost daily - $60 No gun because NJ - $1000 with the light Diamond D leather belt - $75 Oakley Tailpins - $200 Resistol hat - $150 Forgot about my pen and watch Garmin Fenix 3HR - $400 or $450 when I bought it I think Fellhoelter TiBolt pen - $200 It’s pushing like $4000. That makes me wanna throw up a little. But more like $3000 because again I LIVE IN NJ AND DONT CARRY A GUN.
iPhone 7+ (Are these even considered phones still?) Garmin Fenix 3 ($350ish I think) CRK Sebenza or Carothers EDC ($350 ish for either) Recycled Firefighter wallet ($25 I think) Magpul Tejas belt ($85) Ariat boots ($150) Nothing else worth mentioning. Dang, I'm cheap compared to some of you lol
- Direct Action Ghost backpack - $300 CDN - HydraPak Full Force 2 L water bladder - $75 CDN - Camelbak ArmorBak 2 L water bladder - $150 CDN - Klean Kanteen 64oz SS bottle - $60 CDN - Leatherman Pliers (Rebar) - $100 CDN - RMJ Tactical Utsidihi fixed blade - $300 CDN - Olight M1X Stryker LED flashlight - $90 CDN - Blow Out Kit - $200 CDN - FAK - $150 CDN - DAKA pouches x 3 - $150 CDN - RITR full size notebook - $45 CDN - RITR small size notebook - $20 CDN - RITR Space Pen - $50 CDN - SureFire Battery Case - $30 CDN - Surefire 6 x CR123 primaries - $12 CDN - Surefire 6P led backup flashlight - $75 CDN - full spool bankline, 1/8" size x 1200' - $35 CDN - wool mittens, full finger, US Surplus - $10 CDN - Arc'teryx "WRAITH" ultralight windshell - $150 CDN - THERMOS 6 cup thermos, stainless - $50 CDN - Iphone 7, with hardshell case - Paid for by work (worth $800 CDN) - Samsung Galaxy Android (personal cell) - $500 CDN - work boots - paid by work (worth $200 CDN) thats abut all i can think abut right now.,... so total: $2552 CDN NOT including work paid stuff) (and thats a light load out.......I could TRIPLE that if i was not at work, but out in public.
bring it on . I'm a Trucker that drives in the worst traffic in North America.......12 + hours a day. I'm taxed to death (my rate right now is 40%) and surrounded by eco-terrorist-virtue-signalers demanding I pay for "my share" of climate change costs, I live where the fuel price per liter is the highest in North America, our beer is way overpriced (even for the SWILL), i'm surrounded by crack addicts thanks to local gooberment and my trucks get broken into every night. ($3000+ in damages so far in 2 months) bring it....do your worst. Bring backup. You will need help. In the immortal words of John Wick----------but it wont matter............
What I carry everyday...everytime I leave the house.. *Gen4 Glock19- $450 InCog Holster - $100 Steamlight Protac 1L- $50 +/- Knife- one of the following **CRK Inkosi- not saying bc my wife might see this BM Mini Grip- was a gift from a former employee but we'll say $100 ExPat Medellin- zero value Big Dad's old Case XX- Priceless */** have started to carry gen4 g19 MOS with Trijicon RMR, SilencerCo threaded barrel, and InForce APL in InCog holster.... **- See CRK Inkosi for price.
As I sit at this moment (so basic work attire/edc): Keen Boots safety toe, USA made (don't remember the actual name) - $170ish Smartwool socks - $10 Carharrt pants - $30 Graith Specialist Belt - $30ish T shirt - $2 High Country Outfitters ball cap, Made by Richardson (most comfortable cap I've found lately) - $20 Samsung s5 - no idea what it cost 6 or so years ago, but I've priced replacements online at - $150ish Timex basic field watch - $30ish Mini Bic - $1 (?) Handkerchief - $1 Streamlight Protac 2AA - work supplied Magpul Daka wallet - $15 (?) Leatherman Wave in a Blue Force Gear pouch - $90ish Non work it varies too much to list but certain tools definitely double or triple the total.
Oh god this is awful lol so I’ll exclude firearms and just go with the everywhere EDC. I’ll also drop out cell phone. Now I have two modes, work and at home. The pocket contents are the same. Clothes are different. Also home adds my PR4 so I’ll include that in clothes. Work clothes Red wing loafers $130 Duluth trading socks $4 Duluth Dress pants $40 Duluth buck naked underwear $20 Grip six belt $30 Polo $30 Apple Watch $250 Wazoo bracelet $30 Wazoo Viking necklace $30 Sunglasses $20 Hat with Esee patch $30 Work clothes subtotal- $614 Pocket Carry CR2.5 with armatus sheath $100 Fenix flashlight and lanyard $50 Snow peak chop sticks $40 Red Eyed Hog B-Fat $6 SAK Farmer $50 Exotac titan light $50 Exotac match case $26 Key smart system with knife tool and pry bar $75 CenterLine Systems KeyDC $30 Titanium toothpick $15 Leather man screw driver bit $5 EDC kit pouch Rite in the rain pouch, notebook and pen $50 Exotac ripspool $40 Esee advanced fire kit with baddest bees tinder $70 Wazoo saw core $7 Survival bandanna $5 Esee fire steel $40 Esee pinch $50 Cordage from Atwood $2 Thumb screw driver $5 Tru nord compass $50 Sure fire titan $60 Vargo whistle $15 Pocket bellows $20 Speedy sharpe $10 Brass pencil sharpener $10 Custom SAK Bushcrafter $60 Pocket subtotal $941 Work total $1555 Home clothing Pocket carry $941 Red wing boots $250 Duluth Socks $6 Duluth Pants $60 Duluth buck naked underwear $20 CenterLine systems edc belt $80 Henley $15 Timed Watch $50 Wazoo bracelet $30 Wazoo Viking necklace $30 Sunglasses $20 Hat with Esee patch $30 PR4 and Dangler $125 Home total $1657
no one carries a flask with their favorite whiskey as part of their edc? i find that very disturbing.
