r/EDC • u/Foxinthetree • Aug 04 '26
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 • u/ninjapirate9901 • 5h ago
Clockwise from top left:
r/EDC • u/jliffordcones • 2h ago
Glasses: Promo item from local business
Retro Emulator: Miyoo Mini+
Fidget Coin: Aroundsquare Titanium Deadeye
Knife: Frank Beltrame Swing Guard
Pen: TWSBI Diamond
Flashlight: Streamlight Stylus
Keychain: Spigen lanyard/case + Airpods Pro 3
Phone: iPhone 16 Speck Gemshell case
Watch (not pictured): Clear G shock
Pillow: Tom Selleck
r/EDC • u/Goodright • 7h ago
I like taking thermal photos of random stuff and occasionally use the camera to check appliances at home. The multitool's knife and screwdriver get the most use, mainly for opening packages and tightening screws.
r/EDC • u/BuddyRich4831 • 3h ago
My official spooky-season loadout is fully locked, loaded, and dripping in rare brass! Featuring the gorgeous and rare Olight Arkpro Brass alongside the fierce Tenable Fenrir Halloween Edition
r/EDC • u/Dense_Potential6785 • 14h ago
Left to right:
Forever pencil, fossil coachman, iPod nano, Swiss+Tech Micro-Plus EX 9-in-1, loopdot flashlight.
r/EDC • u/Floodertje • 17h ago
New in the EDC world. Still figuring out what works best for me. So far, so good i think.
- Kershaw Bareknuckle
- Leatherman Wave Alpha
- Leatherman Arc
- Ledlenser M7R
- Knipex 8601180
- Fluke LVD2
- Milwalkee sharpie
- Leatherman bitkit
- Learherman bit extender
- small retchet with a extender and some bits
- simple pen
- ofcourse my airpods
r/EDC • u/cricketofdeth • 3h ago
- Uniball Zento
- Maratac Ti AAA
- Knife Guys Pry
- Vic Fruit Knife w/ Offensive Industries sheath
- Open Sea Leather Wallet
- Citizen Avion Field Watch
r/EDC • u/Terrible-Device-111 • 49m ago
Fossil leather trifold wallet
Apple Watch Series 9
Car keys and work keys
WE Banter
r/EDC • u/GabrielK207 • 3h ago
My EDC as a construction contractor.
Field notes (cover also functions as my wallet)
The ridge pen
Leatherman multitool
AirPods Pro
Buck folding knife
r/EDC • u/ReinhartLangschaft • 6h ago
A small knipex cobras, little pen style screwdriver with bits inside, my Böker 1906 pocket knife, a magnetic bar style flashlight, small ballpen and plasters.
The organizer is from reefknot, I drag it around for 6years, great buy.
r/EDC • u/StrangeDrop7201 • 3h ago
Kizer Militaw knife
Addiesdive watch
Zebra Sarasa Grand pen
Zippo lighter
Field Book notebook
Boruit U8 flashlight
r/EDC • u/claptrap310 • 22h ago
Caran D’Ache pencil, BilletSPIN fusion pen, Chris Reeve Mnandi, McGizmo / Kosen Sapphire flashlight, Victorinox Rambler, Breitling Avenger chrono.
r/EDC • u/NOVELTY_ATELIER_ • 2h ago
Same as the title , recently got a couple of requests for personalised edc wallets
Would like to interact with the people of this community if that's something cool or not
In frame is a Burgundy full grain leather wallet , hand stitched and personalised with HM
r/EDC • u/DmAlva95 • 14h ago
Chaves Redencion Street, Leatherman Arc, Milwaukee Flat Flashlight, and Klein Flickblade Blackout
r/EDC • u/hot_trashh • 21h ago
-Benchmade 940
-Alligator leather wallet
-Pocket rosary
-Pirate goods leather pocket organizer
-Pineapple mini titanium flashlight
-Leatherman multi tool
-Bigidesign mini titanium pen
-Solid titanium “bottle opener” by crimson knife co
r/EDC • u/Jeremiahfourtwenty • 23h ago
r/EDC • u/Jeoffry_Ross • 4h ago
Just worked CCKS (CA Custom Knife Show) over the weekend and had great restraint. I did break a little and came home with the Mini Korvid to add to the zombie themed stuff.
☆ CDC x Olight zombie challange coin
☆ BROP exclusive Olight O'Pen Mini 2
☆ Kansept Korvid Mini
☆ Illumn exclusive Olight Baton 4
r/EDC • u/checkyourwindowswag • 16h ago
Leatherman Sidekick (Costco)
Tactile Turn Short Bolt Action Pen (Whatnot)
Tactile Turn Titanium Apollo (Whatnot)
r/EDC • u/CigarCasey • 1d ago
Definitely not a budget EDC, and I won’t pretend otherwise. I started out carrying a Glock 19 and wearing a Timex Ironman daily for decades. Both served me well, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that setup.
Years of hard work, saving, and treating myself along the way have gotten me here. I’ve always appreciated quality gear, and it’s pretty rewarding to finally own some of the things I used to just admire from a distance.
Work hard, save your money, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Here’s my current EDC!
r/EDC • u/Relative-Ordinary-64 • 1d ago
Olight 3T2, SKX009, Ozark trail T2407R1-17A
r/EDC • u/supanate7 • 1d ago
I love seeing the wide variety of everyone's EDC setups, and I wanted to create a post about the benefits of carrying OC spray (aka ‘pepper spray’) in hopes that some of you might consider adding it to your EDC.
I personally carry a small POM OC in my strong-side front pocket. The factory canister holder is plastic, so I added skateboard deck tape to get a better grip.
This pic also shows my old Gel OC spray for home/car use - not EDC.
A larger option for occasional EDC is the 2 oz canister which sprays 20 ft, vs 12 for the 0.5 oz. I have also modded this one with grip tape and 3-d printed parts to get a better index and also allow it to be worn cross body so it hangs by my strong hand.
Lastly, if you decide to carry OC, it is great to practice with an inert training cartridge so you can get a feel for the range and number of 0.5 second sprays.
Items in pic
Sabre Red OC Gel - useful for reducing chance of self-exposure
POM inert training canister
POM 0.5oz - my daily EDC, even when working from home
POM Mk3 2oz - I used to carry this slung cross body when walking around downtown
Anyone on the fence and have any questions? Any preferred brands or carry methods?
