Urban EDC Showcase

Judging from his exquisitely assembled carry, Theo is clearly a man of taste and style. What’s most admirable is how he funded his gear purchases by working hard at the Golden Arches while juggling a full school load. Read on for the full story of Theo’s carry, how he first got into EDC, and what’s next on his discerning gear radar.

As an avid outdoorsman and former Boy Scout who enjoys hiking, fishing and camping, Collin (@me_edc) embodies the Scout's “Be Prepared” mindset. And as a self-confessed gear nerd, his carry features a bevy of interesting yet highly functional choices. Read on to for Collin’s full rig rundown and find out what’s next on his gear radar!

From Gothenburg, Sweden, Marcus (@_macktheknife_) works with kids with special needs while working part-time at a motorcycle shop. For him, less is always more and that’s the guiding philosophy of his EDC. Read on for his full rig rundown and find out how Marcus uses each and every one of his carefully chosen tools.

From the land of Victorinox knives, Stephan (@spezialiced) has a thing for Old Cross Aloxs and carries two custom SAKs daily. In his free time, he stares down his opponents in poker and traipses through the beautiful Swiss mountains. Read on to learn all about Stephan’s tightly curated carry and find out what he’s hunting down next.

This week, we talk to David (@d1ggs13) from Eastern Long Island, New York. David owns and operates his own company, and he calls upon his daily carry many times during the course of a workday. Read on for the full rundown of David's high-quality gear, and how he makes use of them.

Hailing from Saarbrücken, Germany, Max (@edc_junk) first got into EDC after seeing a picture of the Koch Tools Solo. Since then, he has successfully acquired his grail knife after a 2-year long search. Read on for Max’s full rig rundown and find out what he’s eyeing for his next big-ticket purchase.

Hailing from Pennsylvania, John (@adventures.of.a.sak) first got into EDC through the Swiss Army Knife Collectors group on Facebook. His all-time favorite SAK is the Victorinox Pioneer X, so much so that he bought one each for all of his seven uncles. Read on for the full story of John’s admiration for SAKs and what’s next on his gear radar (no, it’s not another SAK).

For this week’s showcase, we have an Urban EDC Showcase alumnus in Landon (@lonestar_edc) who was featured last year. Landon is now a project manager for a commercial roofing contractor, and his EDC too has changed considerably. Read on for the full details of how his daily carry has evolved and matured over time!

For this week’s community showcase, we talk to Madison (@ntrovrt_) from Charlotte, North Carolina. She is currently a full-time student specializing in mechanical engineering. Read on to find out how her background influences her choice of daily carry!

For this week's community EDC feature, we are honored to have Rupert (@castor_.pollux) from the UK sharing his daily tools with us. Rupert works in law, and while his work life is spent in the city, his spare time is dedicated to the outdoors. Read on for the full rundown of Rupert's beautifully understated and highly functional everyday carry!

From the tip of Texas, we talk to Cody (@j0lly71m3) who serves as a Patrol Sergeant in the Sheriff's Office. Outfitted with his signature red-tinted Ray-Bans, Cody maintains the chain of command with his custom frame-lock, slip joint and flashlight. Read on for Cody's full rig rundown and find out how he first got into EDC!

A firm proponent of #useyourshit, Adam (@adamduval_) from Ontario, Canada, works as an electrician and puts his gear to good use – day in and day out. Read on for the full rig rundown, how he uses his gear to get the job done and what other blades Adam has his sights on next.

For this week's community showcase, we caught up with Jason (@wabisabiedc) from Seattle, WA. Jason is a marketing analyst for an online golf equipment retailer who has a passion for photography, hiking, cycling and trying out new eateries. Read on to find out all about Jason's spectacular EDC!

For our 250th feature, we have none other than Nic who just joined the Urban EDC Supply family! As part of our Customer Experience team, he'll be on the ground to make your experience with UES as smooth as the action on a Shirogorov. Read on to find out all about Nic's carefully curated carry and find out what he has his eye on next. 

This week, we have a guest all the way from Berlin, Germany. Ben (@roadsurvivalist) is a photographer, and as his moniker implies, he’s also a survival and bushcraft enthusiast. Read the full story to find out how Ben’s philosophy of preparedness factors into his everyday carry!

From the sunshine state, we have Dave (@everydavecarry) - a rugged renaissance man who enjoys cooking, photography, design and art, among other hobbies. After stumbling into the world of EDC by way of a Benchmade Griptilian, Dave has found his place among the community. Read on for Dave’s EDC journey, as well as a full rig rundown of his stunning daily carry.

From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Caleb (@danneredc) found time to chat with us in between getting married and moving houses! A full-time video editor and part-time worship leader at his local church, he is a man on a mission with his family, community, and everyday carry. Read on for the full story and find out which blade (hint: leaf-shaped) Caleb swears by and relies on completely.

A global citizen, Jim (@notorious_plunderer) is a serving member of the British Army and has been traveling the globe for the better part of 16 years. Adventuring around the world, Jim has amassed a highly practical and intriguing collection of pieces that make up his EDC. Read on for the full rig rundown and find out what he has his eye on next!

A practical problem-solver and teacher at heart, Ben (@gearinsitu) works as an operations manager tackling tactical issues and is trained and certified in a number of mental health and first responder programs. In his free time, he also runs youth camps, offers counseling services, and provides wilderness survival training and nature guides. Read on for the full story and rig rundown of Ben's amazing gear situation!

We have all heard the phrase “less is more,” but how true is it? Can you be fully prepared and carry minimally? Are these things mutually exclusive? I would argue that minimalism and preparedness can only jive when the less is more meets doing more with less. So that is exactly the carry I have built for this master class in minimalism.