One can do exactly that if alcohol % less than 8, stronger ones in monopoly stores. That in Finland.
What is an every day carry really when you get down to it?
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EDC is it always carry the same (few) items or adapt it for different circumstances? I have a couple of items I always have with me plus two or three “kits” that I pick up depending on season etc.
My everyday carry blade, in Florida, is a Boker Strike Plus. This is an automatic knife. I have carried one on me since 2018 or 2019. I was having lunch with an old friend when I asked if he owned an automatic knife. He said, no, so I handed the one in my pocket. I like these knives, so I had a few more on hand unused to replace the one that I gave away. These not fancy knives but are robust and provide excellent service.
I'm not sure that I'd count anything in the pockets of my trousers - an article of clothing that I wear - as part of my 'EDC'. If it is attached to a belt - something else 'worn' but whose primary use is to hold up the previously mentioned trousers - or carried (key word!) in a bag, pouch or pack, then those items I would consider 'EDC', whether I carried them every day or not.
What seems to be apparent is the vagueness or flexibility of acronyms. They shift according to need, culture, activity and even mood. 'Every Day Carry' does not - and should not mean 'Every Day Use'; it seems to describe a range of useful stuff that might be of service at some, unspecified point in the day.
What seems to be apparent is the vagueness or flexibility of acronyms. They shift according to need, culture, activity and even mood. 'Every Day Carry' does not - and should not mean 'Every Day Use'; it seems to describe a range of useful stuff that might be of service at some, unspecified point in the day.
It is an excellent point. In my mind the question refers to knives, yet, my pockets also contain a Glock 19, extra magazine, streamlight, OC gel, daily medication, fountain pens, candy (needed for diabetes) and occasionally a tourniquet plus NARCAN inhalers.
I hate acronyms with a vengeance! Just say it, it's a lazy habit and maks gibberish of language.. I just switch off mentaly when I hear it. I don't need to spend time decodeing everything while trying to read or listen to something.. it takes away from the flow of a sentence, confuses people, and supposedly makes people look like they are intelligent, while completely confusing others who are maybe not familiar with certain acronyms and possibly' have no need to use them in their daily life.
No offence to those that use them daily at work medications, or whatever, your colleague probably does the same and it's normal jargon , it's when it's used by politicians and businessmen making statements on TV or wherever, in an attempt to obviscate the issue to the average Jill or Joe.
Speak English! Not gibberish!
Not having a go at FIU.. (another acronym?) Just expressing my plebian opinion. Other opinions available.
No offence to those that use them daily at work medications, or whatever, your colleague probably does the same and it's normal jargon , it's when it's used by politicians and businessmen making statements on TV or wherever, in an attempt to obviscate the issue to the average Jill or Joe.
Speak English! Not gibberish!
Not having a go at FIU.. (another acronym?) Just expressing my plebian opinion. Other opinions available.
In BcUK IRC, an SAK and an FAK are mandatory EDC. IMHO @Woody girl is right acronyms in conversation = NBG.
For reasons beyond my understanding a handkerchief and my car keys don’t count so I don’t EDC an HK or CK’s
For reasons beyond my understanding a handkerchief and my car keys don’t count so I don’t EDC an HK or CK’s
I don't think an apology is necessary - I think you've use it in a more cultural specific application - your location has some differences to our own.
It took me all of a second or two google the term to have a better understanding of what it was.
OMG IDK what the world is coming to ***!
My EDC and FAK are OMB at AT.
Case in point, groggy me, woken at silly o'clock at night in the hospital with a very efficient nurse who could only speak in heavily accented acronyms. Something along the lines of, hello, I've come to do your OBS, check your BP , IV and O SATs. Seriously!
Am I supposed to instantly understand that jargon in a sleepy just woken state while ill?
Just speak normaly ***!, actualy, I hate that last one, so I'm officially changing it to FHS, work it out, and let me know if you get it. It's much nicer, and if we actualy need an acronym for that phrase, one to be encouraged, and it won't get bleeped out!!!
My EDC and FAK are OMB at AT.
Case in point, groggy me, woken at silly o'clock at night in the hospital with a very efficient nurse who could only speak in heavily accented acronyms. Something along the lines of, hello, I've come to do your OBS, check your BP , IV and O SATs. Seriously!
Am I supposed to instantly understand that jargon in a sleepy just woken state while ill?
Just speak normaly ***!, actualy, I hate that last one, so I'm officially changing it to FHS, work it out, and let me know if you get it. It's much nicer, and if we actualy need an acronym for that phrase, one to be encouraged, and it won't get bleeped out!!!
I have no strong feelings about acronyms one way or the other and have occasionally been guilty of using some of the more easily recognised prepper acronyms….however bushcraft isn’t really the same as prepping for me. Bush craft for me is more about slowing down and getting back into the natural world. Sure, some bushcraft skills translate well into prepping or hunting for me but it isn’t necessarily the same for everyone.
Anyway, back to my point…acronyms are only really necessary for speedy communication within an in-group that understands them and they’re a bit pointless around a camp fire when the evening has set in and time seems to slow down. To my mind that is the time for meaningful conversation along with some sort of chore that just keeps the hands busy without too much thought. Maybe I’m getting old.
Anyway, back to my point…acronyms are only really necessary for speedy communication within an in-group that understands them and they’re a bit pointless around a camp fire when the evening has set in and time seems to slow down. To my mind that is the time for meaningful conversation along with some sort of chore that just keeps the hands busy without too much thought. Maybe I’m getting old.
Hope everything ok?OMG IDK what the world is coming to ***!
My EDC and FAK are OMB at AT.
Case in point, groggy me, woken at silly o'clock at night in the hospital with a very efficient nurse who could only speak in heavily accented acronyms. Something along the lines of, hello, I've come to do your OBS, check your BP , IV and O SATs. Seriously!
Am I supposed to instantly understand that jargon in a sleepy just woken state while ill?
Just speak normaly ***!, actualy, I hate that last one, so I'm officially changing it to FHS, work it out, and let me know if you get it. It's much nicer, and if we actualy need an acronym for that phrase, one to be encouraged, and it won't get bleeped out!!!
Is EDC just a possibles pouch or bag?
Scouts did it to me with 'Be Prepared' and I blame MacGyver for making it worse!
Something that has always annoyed me is being asked for tablets by people who get headaches...
I am feeling a little kinder as I did manage to go to the Bushcraft Show without any form of charging cable or power bank for my phone. I packed the pouch however, I was in the process of upgrading it... big doh! moment.
I see 'EDC' as those things I carry with me every 'normal' day of my life. As I rarely venture into town and am usually either at home, out shooting, or out with dog over the farm I don't worry about sub-3" blades and the like.
Everyday I will have in my pockets or on my belt...
SAK Huntsman
Victorinox Multitool
Fenix single 123A torch
Dog treats
Wallet + change
Phone
Bit of string/paracord.
When not in town (most days) a pocket-clipped Spyderco and a Buck 110 (belt pouch) will be added to the above almost as a matter of course.
Everyday I will have in my pockets or on my belt...
SAK Huntsman
Victorinox Multitool
Fenix single 123A torch
Dog treats
Wallet + change
Phone
Bit of string/paracord.
When not in town (most days) a pocket-clipped Spyderco and a Buck 110 (belt pouch) will be added to the above almost as a matter of course.
I try to keep my regular pocket contents to a pen, knife, lip balm, AAA torch, bit of string, wallet. I go though phases of having a coffee spoon (strangely handy) and have recently added a 2" folding x5 lens - partly because I like to inspect bugs and plants but really because I keep forgetting my glasses.
It is my keyring that's the pest for accumulating handy stuff: fauxtons, loupes, small folding knives, tweezers, prybars, compasses, whistles, even laser pointers, name it. So, that has to have a regular dismantling.
I have a phone, but I don't like it. It often gets 'forgotten'.
It is my keyring that's the pest for accumulating handy stuff: fauxtons, loupes, small folding knives, tweezers, prybars, compasses, whistles, even laser pointers, name it. So, that has to have a regular dismantling.
I have a phone, but I don't like it. It often gets 'forgotten'.
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My EDC -
SAK Huntsman
Olight Clip Pro
Wallet + change
Phone
Paracord fast line
Folding carry bag (1 or 2)
Notebook
Pen
EDC tin
Phone cable
Power bank
SAK Huntsman
Olight Clip Pro
Wallet + change
Phone
Paracord fast line
Folding carry bag (1 or 2)
Notebook
Pen
EDC tin
Phone cable
Power bank
I think I have posted this on another thread, but this is my EDC, and by that I mean every day, everywhere.
Phone
Wallet - bank card, driver's license, cash
Watch - gshock GA2100
Alox farmer - with a pocket clip
Air pods
Snus
That's it. Nothing more.
Phone
Wallet - bank card, driver's license, cash
Watch - gshock GA2100
Alox farmer - with a pocket clip
Air pods
Snus
That's it. Nothing more.
