5 EDC Products & Trends You Should Pay Attention To

Everyday carry doesn’t always need to mean another multitool, knife, pry bar, bead, or expensive piece of pocket jewelry.

Sometimes the best EDC upgrades are the simple things that make the gear you already carry more useful, more convenient, or easier to live with.

In this video, I’m looking at five EDC products and trends that I think are worth paying attention to not because they’re flashy, but because they solve real everyday problems.

First up is one of my favorite tools of the year: the Klein mini ratchet. Klein took an already useful compact ratchet and made it even easier to carry by integrating storage for several commonly used bits. Instead of carrying the ratchet, a separate bit rail, and something to keep everything organized, you now have one compact setup that can stay with you.

That’s the whole philosophy behind this video: having something close by when you need it instead of making another trip back to the truck, garage, shed, shop, or toolbox.

Next is the tiny Lucky Line flashlight, an extremely compact light that can attach to keys or other gear using its adhesive backing. Whether you’re trying to find a keyhole at night, looking underneath furniture, dealing with a power outage, or just need a little light in an unexpected situation, something this small is incredibly easy to justify carrying.

Another product I use constantly in EDC kits is the Portawipe compressed towel. Add a little water and it expands into a usable disposable towel. Clean your hands, wipe your face, deal with spills, clean food out of your beard, or use it when a public restroom is completely out of paper towels. It weighs almost nothing and fits just about anywhere.

For the medical portion of the list, I included two upgrades.

The first is Advil Dual Action, which combines ibuprofen and acetaminophen in one product. For my personal EDC setup, this lets me carry fewer tablets while still having a pain management option available when I need it.

The second is the Band-Aid Brand antibiotic bandage, which comes with antibiotic ointment already incorporated into the pad. If I’m only carrying a couple of bandages in a compact EDC kit, I would rather carry an upgraded version that combines two useful items into one.

Finally, there’s the Simon Tools magnetic bit holder, which attaches directly to a drill or impact driver and gives you a place to hold bits, fasteners, screws, and other small metal hardware while you work.

If you use power tools regularly, this is one of those ridiculously simple upgrades that can keep screws and bits out of your pockets, out of the grass, out of the laundry, and hopefully out of your lawnmower tires.

That’s really what this video is about.

EDC isn’t only about adding more gear. Sometimes it’s about upgrading what you already carry, combining functions, reducing bulk, and making everyday tasks easier.

None of these products are particularly exotic, but every one of them solves a problem — and those are usually the EDC products that end up sticking around.

Products shown

Klein Mini Ratchet: https://amzn.to/4gP3yBE

Lucky Line Mini Flashlight: https://amzn.to/4zVxa9j

Portawipe Compressed Towels: https://amzn.to/4iaVA8j

Advil Dual Action: https://amzn.to/4hbggMm

Band-Aid Brand Antibiotic Bandages: https://amzn.to/4cwL8EB

Simon Tools Magnetic Bit Holder: https://amzn.to/4i9Ldl8

Medical disclaimer: Any discussion of medication or first-aid products in this video reflects my personal EDC choices and experience only and is not medical advice. Always read and follow the product label and dosing instructions, and consult a qualified healthcare professional if you have questions about whether a medication is appropriate for you.


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