Mom's EDC - Or the everyday carry stuff I have crammed into my pockets and purse just in case the zombies rise

Our everyday carry (EDC) varies from person to person. In a mom’s bag, tissues, snacks, various implements to wipe things, toys, makeup and a change of baby clothes might be evident. For a guy, some change, a wallet and keys might be all he ever carries.

My EDC is a little different than your average soccer mom. But then, I’m not your average soccer mom 😀

This is my normal EDC on a typical day. It consists of what’s in my pockets + what is in my day bag (I don’t carry a purse. Try and call it a purse, and I’ll hit you!!! just teasing. sort of.) If I’m heading to church and am wearing something that doesn’t have pockets, everything is stuffed into my day bag (it’s NOT a purse!) I recently wrote a review of this bag and showed you the insides if you’d like to check it out.

MY EVERYDAY CARRY

Keychain

Pocket Knife

Flashlight

Lighter with duct tape wrap

Wallet

survival card
emergency cash stash (money that is never to be spent)

Cell phone – it’s a pay as you go phone.

Inhaler (I have asthma, but this is also a most-EDC..sometimes I just keep it in my daypack which is always in the car with me)

Watch

The pocket knife, flashlight & lighter all fit into the change pocket, wallet in one back pocket, cell phone in the other, keychain in one front pocket and multitool in the other if I carry it (it’s technically not EDC…it’s some-EDC depending on where I’m headed).

My EDC Daypack

My day bag is similar in style to the photo – sling bag with lots of pockets with more of a hiking look than a military look. I wanted something that didn’t scream – she’s got a ton of stuff in there that might be useful, but I don’t carry a purse (I did mention that before, right?)

Flashlight

Leatherman Multitool (this is where the multitool lives if I’m not carrying it)

Firestarter/lighter I do carry extra

First Aid Bag

bandages of varying sizes
gauze pad + tape
menstrual pad – not only for me, but for first aid if ever needed
Neosporin to go
small scissors
small tweezers
alcohol wipes
gloves
pain relief (small plastic pill box with over the counter pain relievers+tums+allergy pill)
Benadryl liquid spray
superglue
1/2 ace bandage – enough to use temporarily.

2 Bandanas

Tissues (little travel pack)

Personal hygiene bag

lotion
anti-bacterial sanitizer
nail clippers
signal mirror
small comb
spool of dental floss
hair clip & bobby pin
ponytail holder
lip balm
spray bug repellent + sunblock

Paper Clips (clipped to a pocket)

Safety pins (pinned to a pocket)

Snack Bag ( a very, very small bag for just in case)

pack of gum
protein bar or trail mix
hard candy

Wet Wipes

Kindle

Small coin purse with quarters

Tactical Pen / small notebook

Paracord – I choose to carry in a bracelet format because I can wear it if I want, or attach it to my bag if I want.
For each of my smaller bags, I use the cheap makeup bags I can get from the dollar store or Target or Walmart. They allow me to compartmentalize small product to keep in the larger compartment of my bag, and at first glance, just look like I carry a lot of makeup or something. Each are a different pattern with a tag on the zipper that says what it is so even my kids can grab and go. I use travel sized products whenever I can.

It may seem like I carry a backpack full of stuff, but it really fits better than it reads.

UPDATE:

People have been asking about the bag in the image, and I had originally chosen it only for it’s look…but had seen really bad reviews on it. Eventually, I broke down and ordered it for myself to try out, and this particular bag from this particular company – I’m really pleased with. Some of the other issues reviewed with bags from other companies aren’t here at all – it does not smell bad, it looks well made, the zippers are not cheap, there’s LOTS of room (more than in my regular EDC bag) PLUS, for ladies who want to conceal carry and can’t do so on their person, this has a compartment you could do it with, though you will not have it in front or on your side – it would be on your back, but easy to quickly swing around to the front to access.