Everyday Carry Gear is a must for any guy. Gear up and head out with the essentials in EDC.

Find a table and lay out all your everyday carry pieces. What is missing? What is needing an upgrade? Where is a good place to start if you find your lineup rather slim? The top Everyday Carry essentials can make or break the lineup if you don’t equip yourself with the right gear. Don’t go at it blindly- be informed on the top essentials in EDC.

AVI-8 Tactical Black

The Retrograde Chronograph Tactical Black watch by AVI-8 pays suitable tribute to the famed jet without being cluttered and fussy in its carefully considered design. The vibe of the airplane cockpit instrument panel pays homage to the Hawker Hunter and wearing it will make anyone feel in control. Clean lines, great fit, and truly a unique piece.

Price: $280 on AVI-8

Kore Belt

Everyone needs a belt. Let us rephrase that- everyone needs a solid belt. Our pick for legit EDC belt has to be the KORE Express Nickel Leather Belt. With a smooth express nickel buckle and smooth top grain leather, this may be the most comfortable belt on the market. With a indestructible track system replacing the traditional belt hole system, the ratchet belt has 40+ sizing points in ¼” increments. One-Size fits every waist from 24” up to 44” and is 1-3/8" wide- making this a rather versatile belt for any guy out there.

Price: $49.95 or $45 with code “duuude10”

Revelry Keychain

Can’t leave home without keys- and believe us when we say you want to be sure to return with your keys still on you! The Revelry Keychain has not only your keys securely clipped- but your belt, bag, heck even your gym fob all securely fastened. Made with genuine leather, a 1.25” black ring, and a 4.75” length, this keychain can handle the ride you bring it along for.

Price: $5 on Revelry

Whittler Knife

Carve, scribe, and shape wood properly with this heritage quality NoBox Double Blade Whittler Knife from BAREBONES. With one all-purpose blade and one whittling blade, this versatile pocket knife is ideal for outdoor exploration and crafting. German-grade stainless steel blade, and handle choices from Natural Wood, Blue Wood, or Red Wood, this knife can blend in with any other EDC essentials.

Price: $40 on BAREBONES ***Nab 10% off with code duuudecrew10

Airo Stealth Leather Wallet

The AIRO Stealth Wallet is 15x stronger than steel, is one of the thinnest full-capacity leather wallets on the market, can hold 8 cards and cash and features RFID protection. The Stealth Wallet was made to last and was built to be practical and durable. Featuring a neat ballistic bungee loop to easily hold & slip in cash - all while being ultra thin. 

Price: $115 on AIRO Collective

Bottle Opener

Coming in with a the size and profile of a business card, the Eureka! bottle opener from California Cowboy helps pop those tops and access liquid gold. Slip into your wallet, back pocket, or jacket and head out knowing when a bottle needs a poppin’ the drinks don’t come a stoppin’.

Price: $16 on California Cowboy

Space Pen

No this pen won’t take you to space- But it might be able to handle the trip. The #400 Bullet Pen, and arguably the most popular pen of the twentieth century, is a must have own for anyone who writes things down. This pen is now composed of all brass with a chrome finish. Often imitated but never duplicated, the Fisher Bullet Space Pen continues to be one of the most popular pens.

Price: $25 on AMAZON

Stone Notebook

We can’t list a pen and not a notebook to write in! The Travel Stone is the perfect companion for those that love to travel and write. Its water proof pages and vegan leather cover make it a beautiful but robust traveling notebook. With over 140 pages and a pen holder it’s the only journal worthy of taking on the trip with you.

Price: $22 on Stone

Streamlight Flashlight

Hot, cold, rainforest humidity- no matter what the environment a solid flashlight needs to go with you. Streamlight flashlights are built to shine brighter, work better, and last longer. Each light comes with a 5” USB Cord, Battery, and High-Strength Lanyard. Fits in the palm of your hand or comfortably in a pocket. The aluminum housing with Type II Military Spec anodizing helps make the light extremely durable and abrasion resistant. Shine on.

Price: $25 on AMAZON

Gerber Multitool

Go slim or go home. The Gerber line of multitools packs more in than a Tetris board all while keeping a slim profile. Successful features of the Suspension remain: all outboard tools, all locking tools, and spring-loaded jaws. Now featuring wire stripper, medium flathead driver, awl, file, and ruler, you have all you need in one tool. Add in the sturdy pocket clip, and you can rest this puppy deep in pocket or securely on belt when not in use.

Price: $29 on AMAZON