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  1. The EDCF Welcome Mat

    1. Forum Issues

      Feel free to post here for help and ideas on EDC Forums' boards and features.
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      1. FAQs + How To

      2. Practice Posting

      3. Account Changes

      Latest: Data breach warning ThaMac, Dec 25, 2020
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    2. MEMBER RULES, GUIDELINES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

      Conduct code for Every Day Carry (EDC) forum discussion and EDCF news. Please read before posting.
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      Latest: Scheduled Maintenance for Forum Server 4.25.20 scríbhneoir, Apr 23, 2020
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    3. Introduce Yourself

      Newbies, tell us about yourselves and your EDC fixation here. **Note to guests: the forum posts appear most recent post first until you register. Please join us!**
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      1. The Way Station

      2. Show us pics of your EDC!

      Latest: HF's EDC Heywood Floyd, Jan 20, 2021 at 3:41 AM
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    4. EDCF Calendar

      The latest and greatest events and happenings of interest to EDCF members.
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      Latest: Sydney Knife Show - August 2020 exploreprepingworld, Dec 21, 2019
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  2. Gear - The Stuff We Carry

    1. Electronic Devices

      Includes geek goodies like pocket cameras, mobile phones, GPS systems, PDAs, flash drives, mp3 players, radios, portable game systems, memory cards, batteries, and the like.
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      Latest: What cell phone are you using now? Krs, Jan 13, 2021
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    2. First Aid Station

      Kits, suggested items, procedures, etc.
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      Latest: Help finding a pouch for a small FAK SOS24, Jan 20, 2021 at 3:03 AM
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    3. Flashlights & Other Illumination Devices

      Portable LED and incandescent lights, and Glow-in-the-Dark (GID) items.
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      Latest: Tritium Beads & Lanterns Nick4305, Jan 13, 2021
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    4. Handguns

      Something you hope you will not need to use but it could save your life.
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      1. Personal Security Devices & Self-Defense

      Latest: What gun is beside your bed? medic68, Jan 16, 2021 at 10:20 PM
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    5. Keychain Tools

      Highly portable utility items designed specifically to tag along with your car keys.
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      Latest: Do You Lanyard? keycutter, Jan 19, 2021 at 9:11 PM
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    6. Knives

      Folding and EDC-capable fixed blade knives. Pocket knives and Swiss Army knives (Victorinox and Wenger) belong here.
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      1. Sharpening Stuff -- Stones, Strops, and Systems

      Latest: Pocket clips...Good, bad and downright ugly! bryan123, Jan 19, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    7. MultiTools and Other Pocket Tools

      Leatherman, Gerber, SOG, and more. These tools do so much but there is always room for improvement.
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      Latest: Fire with a SAK magnifying glass? Wishoot, Jan 19, 2021 at 5:11 PM
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    8. Pens, Pencils, Notebooks, and Notebook Covers

      The computer has not killed them off yet. Discuss the write stuff here.
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      Latest: EDC writing instrument picture thread... Heywood Floyd, Jan 20, 2021 at 3:42 AM
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    9. Photography EDC

      A place for sharing your EDC cameras, cases, lenses, filters, film (!), tripods, etc.
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      Latest: Any Photography nerds? What's your kit? MangeD700, Nov 2, 2020
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    10. Watches

      What time is it? Time to buy a watch, maybe.
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      Latest: Watcha wearing, part three. kye4some, Jan 19, 2021 at 10:27 PM
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    11. Other Every Day Carry Items

      Whistles, wallets, sunglasses, lighters, umbrellas, walking sticks, pocket lint, and more.
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      Latest: Do you carry food/snacks in your EDC bag ? Sentinel-14, Jan 19, 2021 at 12:33 AM
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    12. EDC Clothing

      Clothing that aids EDC - jackets, pants, shirts, and so on.
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      Latest: How do you wear your belt? EDChris, Jan 19, 2021 at 8:33 PM
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    13. EDC Bags

      Daypacks, briefcases, fannypacks, purses, gear bags, and all else related.
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      Latest: Looking for backpack <15L phatch, Jan 18, 2021 at 11:25 PM
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    14. Other Carrying Devices

      Keychains, clips, carabiners, lanyards, pill fobs, bottles, capsules, sheaths, holsters, and so on.
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      Latest: Double loop carrier for pen and AAA flashlight? zimm, Jan 10, 2021
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    15. Gear Reviews

      Impressions and opinions about EDC gear items.
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      Latest: Citizen Ecozilla NATO strap adaptors Durandal64, Dec 1, 2020
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  3. The MarketPlace

    1. Craftsman's Corner

      For forum members in good standing who individually (no employees) produce EDC goods for resale and do not market or sell their creations through retailers.
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      1. Guidelines for the Craftsman's Corner

      2. Sarma Custom Made

      3. loneslinger's Trinkets

      4. GambleMade

      5. Andrews Design LLC

      6. Banzelcroft Customs

      Latest: Multi position EDC Bag Torba-Mini and her family Nick4305, Jul 22, 2019

    2. Manufacturers Corner

      EDC gear discussion by and with manufacturers
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      1. Manufacturer Policies

      2. Alpha One Niner (bags & gear)

      3. XTAR (flashlights, battery chargers, batteries)

      4. TEC Accessories (keychain tools)

      5. Titaner

      6. Keyport

      Latest: 【New Products】XTAR 21700 4900mAh & 5000mAh Batteries XTAR, Jan 11, 2021

    3. EDCForums-Branded Gear

      EDC goodies bearing EDCF name and/or logo.
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      1. EDCF Challenge Coins

      2. EDCF Velcro Patches

      3. Queen Cutlery EDCF Stockman Knife

      4. EDCF Screwpop Magnetic Screwdriver

      Latest: Now in stock! scríbhneoir, Nov 13, 2020
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  4. General Category

    1. General EDC Discussion

      Feel free to talk about anything and everything related to everyday carry.
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      Latest: Pocket EDC BASICS that truly satisfy... dmattaponi, Jan 18, 2021 at 9:36 AM
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    2. Where, When, & How Do We Carry All This Stuff?

      Tips on ways to carry multiple items in Travel, Office, Emergency, Camping, and other situations.
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      Latest: Why don't we have a vehicle based EDC subforum? Osage, Jan 19, 2021 at 10:28 AM
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    3. Travel

      Planes, Trains & Automobiles- Discuss your EDC-related travel issues here. "Travel" means overnighters and longer!
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      Latest: Picture thread of picturesque places you have been godcode, Sep 28, 2020
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    4. The Breakroom

      Non-EDC discussion. Play nice!
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      1. Past Giveaways

      Latest: What Are You Listening To Right Now, Volume 3. Reidar Chr. L. Guttormsen, Jan 19, 2021 at 2:39 PM
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    5. Do-It-Yourself & Gear Modifications

      Mods and custom fixes you can do at home. Keep it legal!
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      Latest: Lanyards galore! Post questions, designs, pics, etc. - Part 2 asemery, Jan 17, 2021 at 5:42 PM
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    6. Trade Shows & EDCF Gatherings

      Organize EDCF'er meet-and-greets. Share trade show announcements.
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      Latest: Sydney Knife Show - 3 / 4 August 2019 exploreprepingworld, Mar 1, 2019
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