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The 10 Best Keychain EDC Items – Everyday Preparedness
Aug
I love EDC items. I carry items on my person, keychain and in a backpack. Yeah, I carry a lot. My EDC in general is usually a lot more extensive than most because I have two children and I like to be over prepared.
Sometimes, though, I don’t need or want or can’t carry my backpack, but I will still be carrying whatever I have in my pockets or on my keychain.
I always have my keys with me, so having a few items on the keychain just makes sense.
I don’t think your keychain should hold 20lbs of stuff, but it can have a few items to help you everyday and in survival situations.
Here are 10 EDC items to consider adding to your keychain:
Bic lighter holder – There are some creative ways to carry a bic lighter these days. A friend of mine made the one pictured here, but you can get a Kydex holder for it. Or you could get a bic sleeve. You could even make your own by placing wire on it then wrapping it with tape.
Ferro rod – A ferro rod can definitely come in handy! Why not have one on your keychain?
Flashlight – I usually carry a flashlight in my pocket, but it never hurts to have one on your keychain! I like the Streamlight MicroStream and while it’s not technically a keychain one, you can make it a keychain. I like it because it takes traditional batteries while most other small keychains take the watch batteries which are expensive to change out.
Pepper Spray – I’m a believer of having a variety of ways for self-defense and pepper spray is a great option, especially on your keychain.
Waterproof pill case – I love these little waterproof pill cases because they can hold tinder or water purification tablets or…pills! They work well.
Survival dog tags – I love these survival dog tag cards from Grim Workshop. They are perfect for the keychain.
Swiss army knife – I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used my keychain swiss army knife. It’s come in handy so many times.
Paracord – You can never have too much paracord. Always nice to have a little bit close by in case you need it.
Tweezers – These keychain tweezers are great for tick removal and splinter removal. They are small but they work amazingly well!
Sunscreen – Yep, I carry sunscreen on my keychain. Sunburns are bad!
And as a bonus, in case you live somewhere that has banned the use of plastic straws, they have a keychain straw!
What are some items that you carry on your keychain?
How about an emergency sewing kit so you can fix the holes the keychain makes in your pocket?
Sewing kits are great to have.
I carry a small whistle as well as a cpr face shield on my keys because I am cpr certified. I also keep a first aid kit in both our vehicles with basic wound care and pain and allergy meds and my asthma inhaler. As a mama with a 1 year old I’m always carrying a diaper bag so I keep sunscreen and baby meds amd extra clothes for baby, myself, and hubby in the bag along with another inhaler.
What about a P-51 U.S. army can opener?
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Over prepared, lol. Yep, that’s me too! I suppose it’s because I had four kids only four years apart, with twins in the middle. I got used to being over prepared. Personally, as a mother, I don’t think you can ever really be over prepared š These are all great suggestions! Thank you!
I agree, I don’t anyone can ever be over prepared…but there’s also a fine line between hoarder and prepper, lol. Thanks!