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 • • 3h ago

Collection Finally satisfied

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After finally selling off all of the BS I've collected over the past months and years, and trying out tons of new tools, this is what Ive decided to keep.

Obviously I do not carry all of this at once lol, but everything here serves a purpose in my daily life and hobbies and I only carry what is necessary for the occasion.


r/EDC • • 9h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump My daily

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iPhone 13 mini
Iniu powerbank
AirPods
Garmin Fenix 6s
SD card reader
XTEINK x3
Rovyvon aurora A8
Cardholder
Alpaka zip pouch
Usb-c/pogo adaptor
Usb-c/lightning adaptor
Usb-c/Garmin adaptor
Spare short usb-c ligtning cable
Integral usb drive
Knock off Moft tripod/stand
Victorinox Jetsetter
AirTag for pouch
Bluetooth shutter release
Safety pin
SIM card tool
Keys
Zebra mini pen
Ear plugs
Spare contact lenses
Spare bank card
Stamps
Cat hairs


r/EDC • • 55m ago

Bag/Pocket Dump In home EDC

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So i have made my choice as what my pocket carry will be since finding out I am going to be a Grandfather. I have chosen the Victorinox Minichamp attached to my Olight i3E EOS.

Victorinox Mini Champ 58mm

Olight i3E EOS


r/EDC • • 9h ago

Work EDC Work carry as an Electrician

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73 Upvotes

This is just one pocket, doesn't include phone, wallet, keys, and a couple other work related things

Fluke 1AC-A II

Rotring 600 ballpoint pen

Convoy T6 copper and titanium with sft-25r 5000k

Exceed designs tirant razor v3

Milwaukee inkzall

I usually also carry a pica carpenters pencil, and a roll of electrical tape. The tools I carry in addition to these depend on what I'm doing.

I might want to get either a copper or titanium pen to match the flashlight and the knife, but I like the rotring for now


r/EDC • • 4h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Work, Coffee, Books and Games

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I work as a continuous improvement lead, and this is my carry setup for work and downtime: a mix of tech, reading, coffee and games. I carry different combinations of these items depending on the day, rather than taking everything with me every time.

My main bag is a Thule Subterra 2 27L backpack (though I sometimes switch to a Samsonite Openroad, Securipak or CityVibe), with cables, power banks and smaller accessories organized in small tomtoc pouches.

  • 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro
  • KIOXIA 1TB external SSD
  • iPad Air M2 + Magic Keyboard / folio case — folio when carrying the MacBook, Magic Keyboard when the iPad is my only computer.
  • Apple Pencil
  • iPhone 18 Pro Max + PITAKA case + MOFT stand
  • Samsung Galaxy A06 — for local apps unavailable through my Turkish App Store account, plus Android apps and APKs.
  • 2 × S-Link 10,000mAh power banks
  • USB-C cable and adapter kit
  • Sony WH-1000XM6
  • Huawei FreeClip 2
  • Prada sunglasses
  • Fitbit Air
  • Casio G-Shock GA-2100
  • Logitech vertical mouse / Apple Magic Mouse — Logitech when space allows; Magic Mouse for portability.
  • Nintendo Switch Lite / Xbox Wireless Controller — not pictured. I kept remembering things after each photo, and eventually decided I was done unpacking the bag.
  • Kobo Clara BW + Kobo Remote + MagSafe-compatible case — for hands-free reading with a magnetic stand.
  • Sea Salt & Paper / Saboteur / Deep Sea Adventure / Monopoly Deal / Agatha Christie: Death on the Cards — I rotate between these small games depending on the day.
  • 2 decks of playing cards
  • Lamy, Kaweco and Parker fountain pens
  • Pocket notebook
  • Stanley GO Quick Flip 0.47L bottle — hot water for the Wacaco, or filter coffee from home on work mornings.
  • Wacaco Minipresso NS2 + coffee capsules
  • 2 carabiners — for attaching a cap or bottle when needed.

My work setup is fairly consistent. For walks, I trim it down based on the route, time available and whether I’m planning a café stop.


r/EDC • • 2h ago

Rotation Weekend carry

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15 Upvotes

CZ p10C , extra mag Olight arkfield pro and Spyderco


r/EDC • • 4h ago

Rotation Football Watching Carry

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16 Upvotes

Watching some college football with the Kansept Orion and Loopgear Loopdot.


r/EDC • • 6h ago

Literal EDC Writing, Reading & Everyday Carry

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28 Upvotes

* Freewrite Smart Typewriter

* Hamilton Khaki Field Watch

* Olight Baton 4 Pro

* Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK


r/EDC • • 6h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump New to EDC

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Just recently started having a solid edc carry, and thought I’d share here : )

Pictured above:
Leatherman premium leather sheath - medium, brown
Leatherman Wave+ - black oxide
Zebra F-701 pen
Custom engraved Zippo lighter with single butane torch insert
Olight ArkPro flashlight
Tecovas ostrich wallet


r/EDC • • 9h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump 3d Printed Edc Tray

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Instead of just dropping my EDC gear on top of my IKEA KUGGIS storage box when I get home, I 3D-printed a swappable EDC tray for it.

•Casio G-Shock GBD-200-2
•Oakley Hex Jector
•Oakley Sylas
•3d Printed AirPods Case
•Klarus Mt-07 Multitool


r/EDC • • 14h ago

Tryhard EDC

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Taurus 856 Defender TORO w/ Primary Arms CLx Enclosed & Hornady 110gr FTX
Quickstrip
Burt's Bees
Leatherman Skeletool
Streamlight Microstream USB
Leatherman Bit Kit
Timex Expedition Scout


r/EDC • • 5h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion Thought I'd share a couple favorites on opposite ends of the spectrum....

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r/EDC • • 1h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Overkill

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Omega seamaster, smith&wesson mp, surefire stiletto, misc goods Co wallet, ccw, keys, chapstick, big idea design pen, benchmade osborne


r/EDC • • 2h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Saturday stuff

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G-Shock GD-400, Spyderco PM2 in S45VN w/ Flytanium Lotus scales, bronze ano lanyard delete & Lynch bronze ano topo clip, ESEE IZULA in S35VN.

Hope y'all are having a great weekend! ✌️


r/EDC • • 2h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump I'm a simple guy

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I hate things in my pockets, this is all I really need.

- Super slim wallet
- Bandanna/handkerchief
- CJRB Swaggs (favorite little knife)
- Old iPhone (can't stand huge phones, yes it works)
- Juul
- Heavy brass spinner thing


r/EDC • • 30m ago

New Addition My new key chain.

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520 master link to decrease jingling, and O-Light imini


r/EDC • • 30m ago

Student EDC Saturday evening walk.

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Olight Arkfeld Ultra

Leatherman Skeletool


r/EDC • • 8h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Ohio Stadium Twenty One Pilots Concert Carry

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This is today’s carry of:
Maxpedition Platy 5x7
iPhone 16 PM
CURAD bandaids and lens wipes
Swiss Tech 10000mAh portable charger with cable
INIU 10000mAh portable Charger
Mazda Key
Nite Ize Carabiner
Chums Surfshorts wallet


r/EDC • • 34m ago

Question/Advice/Discussion I thought this knife was going to be awesome… so here’s a heads up so you guys don’t waste your money. I have warrantied the “AKC X-Treme Spy” 3 times in the first week for falling apart in the exact same way.

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r/EDC • • 5h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Fall morning walk in the country carry.

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  1. Old Barbour Beaufort
  2. Sig P229
  3. Armadillo Leather shoulder holster
  4. Omega Seamaster chronograph
  5. Stanley thermos with coffee
  6. Amazon glasses (the ones from Bullet Train)
  7. Cross from Arkadi Monastery
  8. Wallet

r/EDC • • 23h ago

New Addition First Post

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169 Upvotes

Streamlight Stylus Pro, Kershaw Iridium, Craighill Lighter, CI Gravpivk, Kent Folding Comb, Right Choice Painting Co Ti Bolt Pen. Gravpick showed up today


r/EDC • • 19h ago

Rotation Friday pockets

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71 Upvotes

-NGMco Side Piece V2.0
- Parker Jotter
- Dango Ultem Sharpie holder
- Spyderco Techno 2
- Zippo
- AirPod Pro 3


r/EDC • • 23h ago

Literal EDC Found this handy bandana in the Osaka Muji

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120 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 4h ago

Rotation Bertucci A-2T and Civivi Yonder for Saturday

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