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 4h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump EDC sling dump…

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42 Upvotes

Remarkable paper move
X4 xeink pro
Leather sketchbook cover and bastion brass pen
Shokz pro fit
Sony nw a55 Walkman
Keys
Lomo dry bag
EDC 27 nightcore
Leatherman arc
Black fox mini sharpie holder in brass
Alpaka sling

Wacaco coffee cup


r/EDC 54m ago

Literal EDC 30M/Dad/Moldova

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From left to right, top to bottom:

* Victorinox Climber with Plus scales
* Noname crazy horse bifold cardholder
* PocketBook 615 plus
* Parker Jotter
* Cellularline 5k mAmp/h MagSafe Powerbank
* Noname notebook
* iPhone 13 mini
* Cricket with some electrical tape
* Olight Oclip
* Penco measuring steel tape
* Pepper spray
* Rolling Square inCharge X cable
* Montana sunglasses
* Car and garage key fobs
* Apartment keys with Chameleon v2 for RFID and NFC locks


r/EDC 7h ago

Work EDC Work pockets

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34 Upvotes

- MWC Diver
- Leather notebook cover from Amazon
- Zippo
- AirPod Pro 3
- Pelikan M200
- Tooled Bifold from Sage Grouse Leather
- NGMCo Side Piece V2.0
- Urban Micro Shrike


r/EDC 16h ago

Literal EDC What’s actually on me today.

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141 Upvotes

This my my light everyday carry setup. Protec Godson, BNDT Eclipse sunglasses and a BNDT Maverick 2.0 MagSafe wallet on my iPhone 15 pro max. It’s not a lot so let’s hope there is no emergency today.


r/EDC 21h ago

Work EDC What a Wildland Firefighter has in their bag - via CalFire

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292 Upvotes

r/EDC 9h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Red River Gorge, KY EDC

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36 Upvotes

This are my pocket items for a long weekend in Red River Gorge, Kentucky.


r/EDC 6h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Today’s stuff

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15 Upvotes

Fellhoelter Tinybolt, Rexford Rut, Cool coin.


r/EDC 4h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Bantam Alox & Companion S Alox EDC Combo

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8 Upvotes

r/EDC 12h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Field kit for a day of birdwatching in the marsh

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42 Upvotes

Bag: Kuiu Chest Pack Pro

Binos: Nikon Prostaff 8x42

Phone for Merlin sound recording

Water bottle (I just reuse this disposable bottle since it’s light and the perfect size for the side pocket)

Snack of the day

Chapstick

Bandaids

Lens wipes

Hand wipes

Lens cloth

Pen and pencil

Sibley guide (Eastern North Americ)

Field Notes

Not pictured: photography gear (in a separate bag), and wallet, keys, leatherman, primary phone (on person)


r/EDC 19h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Today’s carry

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116 Upvotes

Vertical bifold wallet from Etsy
Delica Cruwear
Hanks by Hank Hanker
Lighthouse challenge coin
Hamilton KFA 36mm


r/EDC 12h ago

Rotation New Rotation

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32 Upvotes

Custom Victorinox
Leatherman Arc Talos
Buck 110 Slim Heritage Elite
Traveler’s Notebook Card Size
Brass Fisher Space Pen
Casio A159WGEA-1
Brass Zippo

Got a used Arc recently off Facebook Marketplace and decided to modify my SAK, which I replaced the straight blade for a serrated blade and removed the saw and file. I like the pair, I personally think they compliment each other and am excited to carry them together.


r/EDC 1d ago

Used-and-Abused My Kickstarter $38 Ridge Wallet, 13 Years Later

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790 Upvotes

Just noticed today that after over a decade my KS Ridge is so worn that you can barely see the Ridge logo anymore.

I know some folks hate them, but it's served me pretty well for a hot minute.

Dinged to hell and back, but still hanging in there!

(EDIT: Got a message to post a list, haven't posted here much sorry -

2013 KS Ridge

Kinda in the background is a:

Stisken 105 dadcap hat

an old karas kustoms bolt pen,

a hamilton field khaki watch

blurry comic books

the base of a lamp.)


r/EDC 15h ago

Collection Red and Titanium EDC

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45 Upvotes

Really like the red and stonewashed Ti, I need to change out the plate on the tombstone to the Halloween one soon.

- Seiko Luffy Watch 1404/5000
- Damned Designs Knife
- Damned Designs Tombstone fidget
- Pirate Goods Bead


r/EDC 15h ago

Collection My custom 58mm victorinox (upgraded)

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44 Upvotes

Precious alox scale

3 layer

Brass liner

Spyderco styled blade

Phillips combi tool

Scissors

Mini pliers

The exposed surface area when the pliers are folded has been minimized

Probably most solid & useful set up for 3 layer 58mm


r/EDC 1d ago

New Addition I made a low profile sheath for my screwdriver bits using leather and elastic straps

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449 Upvotes

My goal was to make a minimal belt sheath to hold my leatherman-style bits, as well as my mini ratchet and bit adapter. The bits are actually by Galvanox, not leatherman, but I am using the stock Leatherman plastic bit holders.

I 3D printed the white plastic parts on the bit holders that secure them together with a D ring to make it easy to pull it out of the elastic strap. I just used 3mm bolts and threaded inserts for nuts.

The ratchet I'm using is the Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite, which is quite functional with the screwdriver bits. It's also really tiny, which helps keep it simple.

Everything feels secure and it's surprisingly comfortable on my belt.


r/EDC 17h ago

New Addition Designed a utility knife

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53 Upvotes

3d printed plate and a 304 SS handle plate. And to change the blade all you have to do is undo the one bolt and then the blade slides right out.


r/EDC 8h ago

New Addition NKD: Single Line Sodbuster

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10 Upvotes

Probably one of the best takes I’ve seen a custom maker do at a Sodbuster.


r/EDC 15m ago

New Addition tiny edc... Wuben E2 Pulse

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r/EDC 8h ago

New Addition custom wera bottle opener

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8 Upvotes

custom wera bottle opener


r/EDC 17h ago

Literal EDC Just regular things!

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45 Upvotes

Diary — with Pilot V5 pen

Fossil Specs Case

Mentos Mints

Hard plastic(that blurs)ID & Bank Card Holder

Old iPhone 12 pro — used as an iPod

Hidesign Wallet

Stainless steel Visiting Card Holder

AirPods pro 2

G-Shock Watch

Perfume Diffuser

Handkerchief

Main phone s25 ultra


r/EDC 18h ago

Work EDC Just the essentials

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56 Upvotes

Items:
Rivery MFG brass zero
Sog Powerpint
Brass BID Sancho pen
Mind be kind hank


r/EDC 4h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion What to put on my CHUMS surfshorts keyrings

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I recently got my first ever wallet (yay!) and its a chums surfshorts:)) I love this guy and hope it'll last me at least 5 years if not more.

Anyways, for those of you that don't know, the surfshorts comes with a keyring, but putting keys on that seems like a disaster waiting to happen (wallet gets stolen and now I cant go home either lol). So now, what else could I put on the wallet that could be useful to me? I don't really carry any keys with me. Also I'd like if the item could go into the chums pocket as well!

https://chums.com/collections/wallets/products/surfshorts-wallet

Thanks!!


r/EDC 12h ago

New Addition Chainmaille pocket piece

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16 Upvotes

A coin I made from links of copper and German silver. It looks similar to one found on Amazon because that is what I based it on.


r/EDC 13h ago

Literal EDC Thursday edc

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14 Upvotes

Black Bird Blades x Kizer models designed by Vincent Rizzo: Kizer Sparrow Titanium S35VN and Rook 10v

I'm carrying my Loop Gear SK-03 RGB, Leatherman Arc with my kizer coin today. Let's see those carries!!!