10 EDC Essentials for 2022
With 2022 coming up, now is a better time than ever to start upgrading or replacing your everyday carry gear. Like most of us, we all have our EDC gear that we love, but sometimes it’s time to either upgrade to the newest version or go ahead and replace it. Here are our top 15 picks for your EDC in 2022.
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Garmin Instinct
If you spend a lot of time outdoors or working you definitely want to get a watch that can withstand just about anything that you put it through in your day-to-day life, that’s where the Garmin Instinct comes in. An awesome feature is that this watch does a lot more than just tell the time and look great, but it also monitors your activity level, heart rate, stress, and has a built-in GPS. It is constructed to fit U.S military standard 810G for shock, thermal, and water. If you want to be a little stylish, it also comes in a wide variety of colors from Graphite to Sunburst Yellow.
The Ridge Wallet
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If you’re still carrying around your old leather wallet, trust me I know it’s hard to part ways, then it might be time to upgrade to a more durable and compact one such as The Ridge Wallet. Constructed from a range of materials such as aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber, and even more premium materials and offered in tons of cool designs and colors there is definitely one that will fit your needs and style. The wallet will hold 1-12 cards as well as has an elastic money clip so you can store your cash, and you can even purchase on with a metal money clip if that’s more your thing. I highly recommend the aluminum wallet as it is super durable and lightweight.
Leatherman Signal
Built with the outdoorsman in mind, the Leatherman Signal is sure to have just about any tool you will need daily without the need to carry around your toolbox. It comes in 4 different colors, my favorite being the Topographic print, to really give a personalized feel as has 19 different tools in a compact and durable package.
Tools:
Needlenose pliers
Regular pliers
Wirecutters
Wire stripper
Combo knife blade
Saw
Hammer
Firestarter (Ferrocerium rod)
Safety whistle
Screwdriver
Awl
Can opener
Bottle opener
Bit driver (both Phillips and flat head bits included)
1/4″ box wrench
3/16″ box wrench
1/4″ hex bit drive
Diamond-coated sharpener
Carabiner
OLight Warrior 3
Having a flashlight as a part of your EDC saves you a lot of trouble trying to strain your eyes to see in dark areas. The OLight Warrior 3 is made with EDC gear-aholics in mind and shines bright at 2300 lumens. It’s also rechargeable via a magnetic USB so you don’t have to worry about going out and spending money on new batteries all the time and even tells you when it’s running low on power.
Hydro Flask
Going into 2022, if you don’t have a reusable water bottle I would highly recommend getting one not only to save yourself money from buying single-use water bottles but to also help protect the environment. If you want a water bottle that is super durable and keeps your beverages hot or cold all day long, I highly recommend the Hydro Flask. They are BPA Free, made from stainless steel, and powder coated in so many colors you’ll have a hard time choosing which one you want since you will have it basically forever. They also come in tons of different sizes and also have different lids and accessories you can purchase and swap out.
Noshinku Pocket Hand Sanitizer
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As we all know with the state of the world today, keeping up with your hygiene and washing your hands is a must, especially going into 2022. If you prefer to have a quick and easy way to sanitize your hands after a trip to the store, the Noshinku Pocket Hand Sanitizer is the way to go. Not only is this a sanitizer but it also is a moisturizer to stop your hands from drying out. It comes in two scents, bergamot and eucalyptus, and is very small and portable so you can just slip it in your pocket and forgot about it until you need to use it.
Keysmart Max Advanced Key Holder
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If you’re tired of fumbling around for that 1 key on your keyring, the Keysmart Max Advanced Key Holder is a simple and stylish way to keep your keys organized. Made using stainless steel hardware, it’s sure to last you a very long time and also has built-in Tile technology to allow you to locate your keys as well as play a sound on them if you ever can’t find them. It also has a built-in LED flashlight in case you forgot to turn on your porch light and are tired of trying to find the keyhole (I speak from experience).
Dissim Inverted Lighter
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Carrying a lighter might seem useless to those who may not smoke, but they actually come in handy for a lot of different reasons and you never know when those situations may come up. The Dissim Inverted Lighter is a unique and stylish lighter that was built to fit comfortably in your pocket and doesn’t burn you if you were to flip it upside down. It’s also refillable with standard butane so you don’t have to worry about buying a new one and will last you a very long time due to its durable cast metal design.
The Elko
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Adding a pocket knife to your EDC in 2022 is one of the things I highly suggest as there are always times I come across needing to cut something open and have to end up trying to use my keys. If you’re looking for a small, lightweight, and very durable pocket knife that you can clip onto your keychain, check out The Elko by James Brand.
Last but certainly not least, the Poler Hobo Knife
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Spending a lot of time outdoors, I’ve come to realize that sometimes you just can’t carry enough tools for everything, especially utensils. If you’re a foodie like me, The Poler Hobo Knife comes with a built-in knife, spoon, fork, and bottle opener so it’s the perfect one-size-fits-all utensil for your EDC so you don’t ever have to worry about taking your precious silverware with you and worry about your partner getting mad at you for losing their special set… or maybe that’s just me.
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