Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Nov 4, 2013 19:42:27 GMT -8
Your pic is what I appreciate in EDC. Personal, simple, functional. Now post more pics. Tell us your history, pics of your dog.
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Post by littlequick on Nov 4, 2013 20:34:39 GMT -8
Sorry for typos and the like :P And Quix shh, that Pest is the only bottle that pops on one try. An expensive piece of jewelry but mine atleast works.
I got rid of ol Lucky, an OD Green Condor Hat. I love that hat, but it just doesn't fit very well consistently anymore. It was bad ass because I hooked in the Streamlight Sidewinders head band attatchment to the hat instead, therefore making my hat an effecient head lamp. My new hat as of a few days ago is the MilSpecMonkey CG-Hat RAW Loden color, my head fits snugly in this Small to Medium size. The flexfit is nice but I fear that it'll wear out sooner than other materials, I tend not to trust elastics...
I moved the Stay Classy onto this one from Ol Lucky and added the new Premium Satisfaction patch as well.
Post by littlequick on Nov 4, 2013 21:05:22 GMT -8
The Carabiner itself was a gift from my Step-Father many many years ago. I never had a use for it until I started EDC. He is an experienced mountain climber and had the carabiner around the time I was born. Believe he said it came with him overseas too. The first thing people usually notice is the red ribbon with the nut on it. The red ribbon is from a MADD walk I went on this summer and the nut was one of the first things I dremeled haha. The yellow, black, white band is kind of an inside joke from my SO. She made it as a kind of double wrist band but it always fell off, so I put it on my 'biner. Perfect fit. The snake ring is a snake ring. I keep the following tools on ITWs Alpha Ziplines, there are Bravo & Charlie versions made for different purposes. You can read in depth about them from Military Morons. First tool is a pry bar from County Comm, I don't remember what size? One larger from pico. And an Atwood Pest stuck with it for opening the bottles. The two of them mark the hell out of each other, the Pest looks in better condition where as the pry is scratched and blackened. Second is a AA Delrin Battery Container from County Comm as well. I've tested it thoroughly and it is very very very water proof. Although I do keep a little bit of cotton on the top and bottom. Recently I've taken out the AA and stuffed it with more cotton, placing a AAA battery in instead. Third is my house keyyy. Then comes the peanut lighter, it used to be black from me oxidizing it but it all rubbed off sadly. The wick inside is VERY VERY short, doesn't really light anymore, but I have guts from other Peanuts that I can put in this body. I don't wanna get rid of it, but I do have a titanium version. Connected to that is a ThruNite Ti AAA flashlight given to me none other than GooseFacer for my birthday. I cherish it, and my Mother tries to steal it all the time.
My Keychain is very important to me, and has come in handy a lot. Especially when people are having a bad day, I just chuck it at them () and tell them to play with it for a while. Usually makes them feel better. I love the damn thing. Plus in a pinch, makes a really good fist load.
Post by littlequick on Nov 4, 2013 21:29:47 GMT -8
Tools of the trade My ZT350. Bought as a blem, all because of a little black spot. Can't even tell cause its been to hell and back. In need of a very good sharpening, this baby has been to Mountains, Caves, everywhere but the Ocean . For a folder its great knife, a little big though. Wouldn't leave Minnesota with it. Gets the job done despite being dull. And the Leatherman PST II Black Oxide. It was love at first sight. Carried on the belt, this little thing gets the job done very well. Its helped disable car batteries back when I did repos and such, its stiff and I like that. Looks good on the hip too. I would honestly love to have a custom one with all upgraded parts but same small body + simplicity.
Post by littlequick on Nov 4, 2013 22:00:45 GMT -8
A Forester watch, works very well for what I do. I had one before but the velcro wore out after a year, to be expected. It was like 20 bucks. I try not to take it off as much but the strap stays wet for a while. I wear it face down. I tend to like the face to be small unlike most people, a lot of watches just get way too big. Like why the fuck would I wear a dinner plate on my wrist? I tend to use the hell out of my phone a lot. Mostly for Maps, Camera, & Texting. I need a better phone but the MyTouch 4g is pretty good for its day. I keep an extra battery instead of charging gear cause it's smaller. I always go a little over board for my phone unlike others haha, I will have charger to put on my keychain too soon enough. The flashlight is a Sidewinder Compact II from Streamlight. If you've never seen one or played with it, BUY ONE. Its the perfect back up, AAs & CR123s. Multiple modes, different LEDs depending on which version. I have the Mil version which comes with an IR light. It does work, I've tested. Although I don't know if changing the brightness effects the way IR looks. Waterproof, this thing is a mini tank.
Have you thought about a smaller knife for more "appropriate" occasions?
Ever considered a fixed blade for backup?
Other than that, I have nothing to add: well chosen gear all around.
Thanks for the input everyone, and as for the knife I like the size but could go a lot smaller. I am looking to buy an izula sized knife within the next pay check. Izula II most likely. And I'll probably switch to it permanently with the ZT being alternate.