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 • • 8h ago

Literal EDC My EDC

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170 Upvotes

Long range Heritage ruff ryda with premium optic. My tactical lighter that 2nds as a light. U.S. fixed blade knife and nicotine. Always ready to conquer the day.


r/EDC • • 9h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Today's carry

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57 Upvotes

Went lightweight today. Kershaw Leek, Victorinox Rambler, and Maglite Solitaire led. Had a streamlight pocket mate but the case broke apart and revealed a spicy pillow battery. For $10 the Maglite has been a great replacement.


r/EDC • • 16h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Office Carry

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115 Upvotes

This has been a pretty typical office carry setup for me lately. List in comments.


r/EDC • • 6h ago

Literal EDC Leatherman Man Purse

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20 Upvotes

Nothing special but it’s been very useful lately. Before you say it… yes there are 4 knife blades in this kit and multiple bit drivers… no I will not remove any of them. Mainly use it for putting together baby toys, opening packages and as a grab and go tool bag for trail riding on my DRZ400.

Icon Folding Knife
Leatherman Wave+
Oknife MK
Icon Meme Tool 1.0
JIS bits
8, 10, and 12mm sockets on a a Velcro zip tie
Leatherman Pouch


r/EDC • • 4h ago

Work EDC My work EDC

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12 Upvotes

Snap on wire cutter crimpers
Snap on panel tool
Milwaukee fastback
Wedge SL
Normal wedge
Pocket screw driver


r/EDC • • 9h ago

Rotation Monday EDC with gas prices

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27 Upvotes

Even my EDC is starting to reflect the gas prices…

-Gentlemen Jack Pirate King Blade
-52 Graves Death Cookie
-Damned Designs Tombstone
-LV “Always High” Gas Can Coin
-Ford GT Racing Ridge Wallet


r/EDC • • 19h ago

Work EDC My ED work carry

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165 Upvotes

Carhartt leather wallet
Rite in the rain notepad
Random pen from random sales person
Wiha multibit screwdriver
Leatherman arc
Fosie
Knipex cobra pliers (6 inchers)
Rovyvon a3 (flashlight on my lanyard)
AirPod pro 2s in a leather case from Amazon


r/EDC • • 14h ago

Work EDC Monday edc

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66 Upvotes

BUCK KNIVES

110, 112 CROSSBAR ELITE


r/EDC • • 16h ago

Rotation What’s in your pocket today?

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81 Upvotes

Spyderco Microjimbo G10 S30V DLC
Convoy T6 TiCu SFT15R 5000k


r/EDC • • 10h ago

Collection My Edc Tool Box

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21 Upvotes

My mini tool box for the tools I carry and use throughout the day as part of my EDC.


r/EDC • • 4h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump EDC Lip Balm

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7 Upvotes

I always carry a lip balm with me
The setup is handy enough, but it keeps poking me in my pocket.
I found out I don't really need to carry the whole thing.
A quarter would be enough to last me all day.
So I made a smaller case for it.
Simple snap-fit, no threads.

Here is the STL file: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/edc-lip-balm


r/EDC • • 12h ago

Work EDC Just some sh*t in my pockets today

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25 Upvotes

-CRK GB Zaan
-Chaves Chub
-Puncube Mech wallet
-Big idea designs Ti baseline boot action pen


r/EDC • • 10h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump The More You Know

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17 Upvotes

“The more you know, the less you need”. - Yvon Chouinard

Spyderco Lil’ Temperance III
iPhone Air with Pelican Case
Keys with Nite Ize Carabiner and Rovyvon Aurora


r/EDC • • 20h ago

Rotation Monday EDC

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95 Upvotes

Chris Reeves Sebenza
Breitling Superocean 1500
Montblanc Rollerball
Glock 43x
Allegiant Holster IWB


r/EDC • • 6h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion light my way: ISO HEADLAMP

7 Upvotes

ok gearheads... First world problems: too many (terrible) flashlight choices. amazon is full of suspicious, silly little lights. Specifically, i'm looking for a good headlamp. i'd like it to have a long battery life, a red light setting, and an on/off button that doesnt make you cycle through all the modes OR press and hold it for an awkward amount of time just to get it to turn off. If yall can suggest something, I'd greatly appreesh. TIA


r/EDC • • 19h ago

Work EDC 29f Office worker

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75 Upvotes

- pen
- lip oil
- gum
- flat keys
- plastic 3D printed pig
- knife + pliers


r/EDC • • 15h ago

Rotation Fall vibes today

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35 Upvotes

Leatherman ARC, Ty Denny Custom Apprentice, Open Sea Leather Gundeck mini


r/EDC • • 12h ago

Rotation Rainy Micarta Monday

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18 Upvotes

Rough Ryder Denim Micarta Half Hawk in T10 carbon.


r/EDC • • 11h ago

Rotation For Monday. . . Casio World Timer and Vosteed Raccoon

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15 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 9h ago

New Addition Couple Upgrades

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10 Upvotes

Was carrying a little OLight (400 lumens) and Ozark Trail multi but upgraded to a Nitecore MT1C Pro (1000 lumens) and Leatherman Sidekick. Love the light so far, but just picked up the Sidekick so we'll see


r/EDC • • 12h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Daytrip EDC

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17 Upvotes

As an anniversary present, my wife compiled a collection of everyday essentials and put together an EDC bag for me. This pouch lives on my laptop bag now and has proved quite convenient.

  • Top Row:
    • Band-Aids
    • Pill tube and medications
    • CJRB Tigris J1919
    • Lint remover
    • Hand Wipes
    • Butt wipes
    • Diodrio tactical EDC pouch (Amazon)
  • Middle row:
    • A+D ointment
    • Nail clippers
    • Face wipes
    • Stain remover wipes
  • Bottom Row:
    • Monkfruit sweetener
    • Eye flushes
    • Chap Stick
    • USB battery/charger
    • Lens wipes
    • Sunscreen wipes
    • Bug repellant wipes

r/EDC • • 15h ago

Literal EDC Out for a walk

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22 Upvotes

Taking the pups for a walk on a nice fall day.
Garmin sport pro
Peak Design lanyard
Frost River dog leash
Ruffwear dog leash & baggie pouch
Black Diamond carabiner & s-biner
Mol-ball
Gandalf


r/EDC • • 7h ago

Rotation My set up this week

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5 Upvotes

r/EDC • • 20h ago

Bag/Pocket Dump Metallic Monday - Copper Edition

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43 Upvotes

Spyderco Para 3

Olight Ark Eternal

Axwell Wallet

BID Pen

SAK and Knuck

Fidget stuff