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The Annoyed Man wrote:

• On my person:
  • Gun. 80% of the time, a G17. 20% of the time, a G43.
  • 1 spare magazine for either gun.
  • Noyfe. Most of the time, a Kershaw Ken Onion designed Tanto Blur. I have other smaller noyfe's for when the situation demands it, and a couple of bigger ones too. But most of the time, it's the Tanto Blue.
  • Light. A Fenix PD35.
• In my EDC bag:
  • Multi-tool. A Leatherman MUT.
  • Two 20 oz bottles of hydration....usually Sobe Water.
  • A bag of beef jerky....Dan's Smokehouse Jerky - the best on the planet.
  • A backup pair of reading glasses.
  • iPad
  • Pen and Journal.
  • Either a small pair of cheap binoculars, or a Vortex 15X Recon R/T monocular.... depending on circumstances.
  • First aid kit.
  • Spare magazines for whatever gun I'm carrying, IF I think it necessary.

I will be doing a backpack episode soon so make sure to subscribe and you will see my full EDC kit.

CaptKirk wrote:

The Annoyed Man wrote:

• On my person:
  • Gun. 80% of the time, a G17. 20% of the time, a G43.
  • 1 spare magazine for either gun.
  • Noyfe. Most of the time, a Kershaw Ken Onion designed Tanto Blur. I have other smaller noyfe's for when the situation demands it, and a couple of bigger ones too. But most of the time, it's the Tanto Blue.
  • Light. A Fenix PD35.
• In my EDC bag:
  • Multi-tool. A Leatherman MUT.
  • Two 20 oz bottles of hydration....usually Sobe Water.
  • A bag of beef jerky....Dan's Smokehouse Jerky - the best on the planet.
  • A backup pair of reading glasses.
  • iPad
  • Pen and Journal.
  • Either a small pair of cheap binoculars, or a Vortex 15X Recon R/T monocular.... depending on circumstances.
  • First aid kit.
  • Spare magazines for whatever gun I'm carrying, IF I think it necessary.

I will be doing a backpack episode soon so make sure to subscribe and you will see my full EDC kit.[/quote

Look forward to it. I keep a get home bag in my vehicle at all times that has everything "I" believe I will need to get home should my truck be somehow disabled, but I always like to see what others have,to see if there may be some better options, or things I may not have considered.

I think this is a great thread, while we may all keep our handguns with us, there are times when other things are needed.

The Annoyed Man wrote:

• On my person:
  • Gun. 80% of the time, a G17. 20% of the time, a G43.
  • 1 spare magazine for either gun.
  • Noyfe. Most of the time, a Kershaw Ken Onion designed Tanto Blur. I have other smaller noyfe's for when the situation demands it, and a couple of bigger ones too. But most of the time, it's the Tanto Blue.
  • Light. A Fenix PD35.
• In my EDC bag:
  • Multi-tool. A Leatherman MUT.
  • Two 20 oz bottles of hydration....usually Sobe Water.
  • A bag of beef jerky....Dan's Smokehouse Jerky - the best on the planet.
  • A backup pair of reading glasses.
  • iPad
  • Pen and Journal.
  • Either a small pair of cheap binoculars, or a Vortex 15X Recon R/T monocular.... depending on circumstances.
  • First aid kit.
  • Spare magazines for whatever gun I'm carrying, IF I think it necessary.

OK, I would need a caddy to help me with all that!

I too carry a small "boo boo" kit, but also a "blowout" kit, including Israeli Bandage, Chest seal, quickclot gauze, and torniquet. Had it with me on Saturday at Armadillo...

Bitter Clinger wrote:

The Annoyed Man wrote:

• On my person:
  • Gun. 80% of the time, a G17. 20% of the time, a G43.
  • 1 spare magazine for either gun.
  • Noyfe. Most of the time, a Kershaw Ken Onion designed Tanto Blur. I have other smaller noyfe's for when the situation demands it, and a couple of bigger ones too. But most of the time, it's the Tanto Blue.
  • Light. A Fenix PD35.
• In my EDC bag:
  • Multi-tool. A Leatherman MUT.
  • Two 20 oz bottles of hydration....usually Sobe Water.
  • A bag of beef jerky....Dan's Smokehouse Jerky - the best on the planet.
  • A backup pair of reading glasses.
  • iPad
  • Pen and Journal.
  • Either a small pair of cheap binoculars, or a Vortex 15X Recon R/T monocular.... depending on circumstances.
  • First aid kit.
  • Spare magazines for whatever gun I'm carrying, IF I think it necessary.

OK, I would need a caddy to help me with all that!

I too carry a small "boo boo" kit, but also a "blowout" kit, including Israeli Bandage, Chest seal, quickclot gauze, and torniquet. Had it with me on Saturday at Armadillo...

Hey, you saw my EDC bag. It's not that big or heavy.

Great video! I carry my XD subcompact 40 S & W over my Glock 23. My EDC consists of a knife that's in expensive, as well, and flashlight. I travel international often, so I have a small shoulder bag that holds my knife, flashlight, 2 phones, charges, earBuds and a pen. My bag also, can hold a firearm as large as a 1911. I hate tons of items in my pockets.

The Annoyed Man wrote:

Bitter Clinger wrote:

The Annoyed Man wrote:

• On my person:
  • Gun. 80% of the time, a G17. 20% of the time, a G43.
  • 1 spare magazine for either gun.
  • Noyfe. Most of the time, a Kershaw Ken Onion designed Tanto Blur. I have other smaller noyfe's for when the situation demands it, and a couple of bigger ones too. But most of the time, it's the Tanto Blue.
  • Light. A Fenix PD35.
• In my EDC bag:
  • Multi-tool. A Leatherman MUT.
  • Two 20 oz bottles of hydration....usually Sobe Water.
  • A bag of beef jerky....Dan's Smokehouse Jerky - the best on the planet.
  • A backup pair of reading glasses.
  • iPad
  • Pen and Journal.
  • Either a small pair of cheap binoculars, or a Vortex 15X Recon R/T monocular.... depending on circumstances.
  • First aid kit.
  • Spare magazines for whatever gun I'm carrying, IF I think it necessary.

OK, I would need a caddy to help me with all that!

I too carry a small "boo boo" kit, but also a "blowout" kit, including Israeli Bandage, Chest seal, quickclot gauze, and torniquet. Had it with me on Saturday at Armadillo...

Hey, you saw my EDC bag. It's not that big or heavy.

yeah, but I didn't try to lift it!

Interested in that Vortex and your thoughts vs. a spotting scope or laser range finder?

Bitter Clinger wrote:Interested in that Vortex and your thoughts vs. a spotting scope or laser range finder?

I've considered buying a dedicated spotting scope, but something else keeps coming up. Regarding the Vortex, I like that it has the same MRAD reticle that is in my Vortex riflescope (the one that is on my SCAR 17). I also like the little "B27 silhouettes" that help with quick ranging estimates. My complaint would be about its size and weight. This one is a 15x60mm, but they also make an 8x32mm that has the same reticle and is a fair amount smaller. My son has one, and it's pretty cool too. OTH, 15X beats 8X at almost any distance. So that is why I alternatively carry a small pair of cheap binoculars on the days when I don't really need the power and reticle of the Vortex. But the Vortex is great at the range, weighing less and being smaller than a real spotting scope.

I also have a Leica Rangemaster 1200 laser rangefinder, which is supposed to be good out to 1200 yards .... as if I could see that far......

Unless I'm shooting at unknown distances, I don't use the Leica that much. Its magnification level is only 7x, so it's not that practical for "glassing" anything.