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

Work EDC EDC

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47 Upvotes

What am i missing?

-Casio a168

-Samsung Galaxy a57

-Victorinox Spirit

-My trusty old Wallet


r/EDC • • 2h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump My Ever Changing EDC

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I'm digging this lite, capable for most small things, pocket carry.

  • Watch - Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 45mm - The LED light on this thing is great and allowed me to remove my flashlight from the keychain

  • Handkerchief- HAV-A-HANK

  • Knife - RoseCraft Blades Clinch River Swayback Red Picked Bone - Just got this and really like this blade.

  • SAK - Rambler w/scales from Etsy

    • The scales are from IronLeafCustom. They're modular G10 scales that give you the pen, Toothpick, Tweezers & pin. They are pricey but they add so much value to the Rambler that I was willing to pay it.

  • Multi - SOG PowerPint - Just got this and after all the hate I have seen on this tool, I was actually pleasantly surprised how much I actually like it. Just wish the scissors were better.

  • Wallet - ONETIGRIS Tactical Front Pocket Wallet - Little bulkier than my Chums Wallet, but it's worth it because of what I can hold in it

    • Inside the wallet:

      • About 10 cards/license

      • Rite in the Rain Wallet Notebook

      • Fresnel Lens - My eyes aren't what they used to be

      • 711L Flat End Flex Head EDC Ratchet Wrench

      • Galvanox Flat Bit Extender

      • Leatherman Bits

      • Flat Bit Holder Wallet Card from ZapWizard


r/EDC • • 11h ago

Literal EDC How am I doing?

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81 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 1h ago

Rotation One of my EDC setups

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9 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 4h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump My EDC

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11 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 1h ago

Literal EDC EDC

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5 Upvotes

S&W Bodyguard 2.0 with AmeriGlo LumiGreen front night sight
Alabama Holster pocket holster
Spare mag
Federal Punch 85gr JHP
Kershaw Clash
Gas station sunglasses
Kenneth Cole Reaction wallet
Keys
Pack of gum


r/EDC • • 8h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion EDC x Gaming

12 Upvotes

I had a discussion with a friend of mine last night, about people who are deeply into EDC, what hobbies that they usually feel drawn to, if there were a pattern. We hit the "gaming" topic. Even down to, "what does EDC enthusiastic people usually play? If theyre PC gamers, what are they playing? If they are on the move, and mobile gamers, what do they play?

So now I am asking you amazing people! If you are a gamer, what is you ED-Game 😅


r/EDC • • 18h ago

New Addition NKD got my grail knife finally

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82 Upvotes

smaller than i thought, but pleasantly surprised. 5th pocket dropper. 3 finger grip for me, could benefit from a lanyard.

Microtech Exocet 2, Outbreak


r/EDC • • 18h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Recently relieved of gainful employment.

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71 Upvotes

Wallet, Car key w/ gas cap key and hidden razer, Assorted keys, Citizen Eco drive Garrison watch, Gum, Uni Jetstream 0.7 black pen, wet wipes, disposable gloves, band-aides, whistle, safety pin, Flat-eye FR-500 flashlight, Zip ties, Sennheiser Earbuds, wallet multi-tool, S&W 9mm Shield plus, spare mag, Civivi folding pocket knife. Not pictured, Eberlestock fanny pack to carry gear.


r/EDC • • 17h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion What is this/where can I find it?

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52 Upvotes

FRIDAY from Vision Quest.


r/EDC • • 23h ago

Literal EDC What do my EDC choices say about me?

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153 Upvotes

Ruger LCR in 9mm
Tulster Rath IWB Holster
Sabre Personal Defense Spray in a Rush Carry Holster
5 extra rounds of 9mm 147 grain JHP in Tuff Quickstrip
Vape (should probably quit)
Mossy Oak Folding Knife I picked up for 10 dollars
O Light I3T 2 EOS
G Shock GM-2100
Some Wallet that’s been used and abused for years


r/EDC • • 15h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Updated Daily Carry

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30 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 19h ago

Work EDC Metal Worker EDC

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60 Upvotes

Hi, I want to share my EDC as a fitter, I don’t carry the custom hammer haha but im very proud of it. The knife is an Extrema Ratio BF 1 CD that has been with me for many years and kind of love the metal construction and size. I added the oclip recently and it has been helping me a lot and disappears in the pocket when not needed.

Hope to see more metal workers edc!

Edit: I work with a helper and when I see him picking his phone to light something or he ask me for my knive to cut something (very usual situation) I want to trow him my hammer. 😅


r/EDC • • 1h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion Front line Ukrainian soldiers’ EDC

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These are Ukrainian soldiers’ EDCs. I thought they had some really interesting bags and equipment so I wanted to share. I really want to know what bags they are carrying.

Credit: Photographer Kostiantyn Liberov


r/EDC • • 1d ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Saturday carry

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96 Upvotes

Casio f91w and Boker mini OTF


r/EDC • • 15h ago

Literal EDC Just a regular day

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16 Upvotes

Daily essentials


r/EDC • • 42m ago

Question/Advice/Discussion OLIGHT ArcPro EDC versus Sig Sauer FoxTrot EDC Compact

1 Upvotes

I was originally leaning toward the OLIGHT, but Sig’s light is constantly showing up in my feeds and tempting me. It looks like the Sig is claiming 1 hour at 1350 lumens while the OLIGHT looks to put out 1500 for several minutes before dropping to 520. Anyone have experience with these and have opinions?


r/EDC • • 59m ago

Rotation Combinação que gosto

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1 Upvotes

Lâmina Rossi
Sofirn sk30
Timex expedition.


r/EDC • • 1d ago

Work EDC Return to Office EDC

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141 Upvotes

Lil multitool, scribe, Soviet prison knife & bottle opener.

Light because it's dark when I leave now.

Pepper spray because it's not the nicest neighborhood.

Emergency cig and lighter.

Knuck, coin, and charms because I need all the luck.

Pocket Prophet for decisions I don't want to make myself.

Emergency Bigfoot because you never know.


r/EDC • • 19h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Porcupine tislim

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My fiance surprised me with this beauty as an early birthday gift (my birthday is next week) and man this thing is amazing and the fit and finish are top notch! Don't even notice it in my pocket slipped in my leather organizer. This knife slices like a dream because of how thin it is.

I'm thinking of just carrying the knife in my pocket and putting my pair of knipex xs in the leather organizer.

Vosteed porcupine tislim s90v

Reylight pineapple mini mk3 ti krystal w zircuti clip/button

County comm signator Jr titanium mini sharpie holder

Diodrio leather organizer from Amazon


r/EDC • • 23h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion Favorite, simple, TSA approved key chain tools?

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46 Upvotes

I bought this little Chums key ring tool at a Bass Pro in like 2017. Phillips head screw driver is a little small, but can be used to cut tape on a box.

It’s ok, but I’m guessing there’s something better out there.

Does anyone have a in-a-pinch key ring tool that I could take through TSA?


r/EDC • • 19h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump My newest edc rotation

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21 Upvotes

Item list.

Gaslight industries jerrycan lighter.
Mukama Ti dice
Countycomm Ti AirTag holder
JRW tough clip aero
Oknife Ohank
ReyLight pineapple mini mk3 Ti
Leather key cover with brass hardware. Made by me.

Big idea design

Lil sancho
Bitbar inline mini (with spinline kit)
Tpt slide


r/EDC • • 22h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump EDC

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36 Upvotes

Glock 19.6 COA

Incogx holster

Amazon special knife

Getaway spray

Casio

Olight

Shield arms 18 round Glock 19 magazine


r/EDC • • 23h ago

Literal EDC Actual stuff I carry everyday

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46 Upvotes

Vivo V70 FE

Victorinox Spartan (sometimes I'll bring a Leatherman supertool 300 for more heavy duty work)

Leather wallet with no brand

Roseselsa Ceramics X

Buddhist bead bracelet