Every Day Carry...

Do you have a specific purpose for your edc? Could it be as simple as using it to take the trash out to the curb or does it serve more complex needs?

Just curious...

I use mine to cut through the woods at night when I get home from work to light up the trail to get to the house.


Thanks,
Dave

I EDC lights for 'what if?' scenarios. I don't use them regularly like some here, yaesumofo for example, but I like knowing they're there if needed. Most of the time when I'm bored at work, I'll pull my PD-S out of the holster and start playing with it, just shine at random stuff. Batteries tend to last me a very long time

Going by the "two is one, one is none" rule, main EDC is a Ti PD-S and the backup is an EX10 on keychain.

I have some lights that are certainly for specific purposes but as far as an EDC light goes I think the point is something that is good at many many tasks.

If I am going to carry it every day it has to be a pretty well rounded light and be very tough. Right now I'm looking at the Fenix SS LD01 and thinking it might serve me well as an EDC.

The purpose of mine is "just in case" ...
power outage
etc.

I use my flashlights and knives more then just about any other items. As for the lights they get used for all kinds of little tasks, working on a computer/car/whatever, dropped something under a desk/cabinet, power outage, Halloween prop at work, etc. etc. etc.

For me my EDC light does get used and quite a bit. I want a low low, a decent medium and 80ish lumen high. For me the HDS/Novatac lights have been perfect for me and have been what I have used for the last couple years, with the Novatac 120T being my primary at this time.

I use my lights every day...

From the mundain task of taking out trash, to just finding something in a dark corner, or the crap I drop that small thingy under the table/bed/workbench whatever.

Batteries dont seem to stick around here very long.

i'm a lead technician/supervisor at a casino, earlier this week i used mine while climbing 20' above the floor though the dark ceilings.. today i busted a hole in some drywall with it while running some cat6.

my EDC is a 6PDL.. which is currently covered in drywall dust. :laughing:

I will "steal" some of your thoughts cslinger...if I may. I carry two small pocket knives and three lights with me virtually 100% of the time. I use the lights (this is a lights forum mind you!) frequesntly throughout the day and night---working on my car, repairs about the house, searching our mystery noises I can't see without a light...a million different things. Prior to addiction to the hobby I carried nothing but in retrospec, missed more than I will ever know.


Karl

I'm a user of opportunity. No specific needs, but I can always find a dark corner. Mostly I'm just playing.

Geoff

i use my lights every day. i alternate between an e2e, 6p, g2, and d10 depending on what my day looks like. sometimes i have as many as 3 lights on me but usually no more than 2. i'm always looking for a better solution but i have'nt found one yet. :candle:

brighterisbetter said:

........the backup is an EX10 on keychain.

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Mine is mostly play also with an E01 and alternating between a 120T, EX10 or L1T depending on my mood. I will admit to get somewhat excited when a real need for a light comes up. sick I know.

I'm impressed brighterisbetter EX10 on a keychain, man that must be some keychain, how about a pic..

Bob

NotSoBrightBob said:

I'm impressed brighterisbetter EX10 on a keychain, man that must be some keychain, how about a pic..

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No problem.

Romisen RC-N3-Q5 gets used regularly ~20 minutes/day sporadically throughout. Inspecting telecommunications rack equipment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia4sUpvnBSk

It gets dark early so I use it walking home from the bus stop daily. My street is not very well lit so its like a good friend accompanying me at night.

It fits snugly in my belt pack with some backup cells too.

brighterisbetter said:

I EDC lights for 'what if?' scenarios. I don't use them regularly like some here, yaesumofo for example, but I like knowing they're there if needed.

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My situation exactly - in NYC there is almost no need for a light after dark and my occupation does not require one either.

However, I am most afraid of the subways breaking down or losing power (has happened to me twice now) or God forbid another blackout or terrorist attack - to that end, in my bag I carry a Surefire E2DL or E2L, L1, Ra twisty and glo-toob li plus spare cells and mini survival kit.

On my person, I carry an arc-aaa gs that I use often to check my mailbox.

All my other lights are for fun and when I'm out in the country most weekends.

I use my EDC lights (Fenix L0D and JetBeam JetCLE v2) at work, at home and on the go. Some example are as follows - at work I use it to light up under the raised floor for checking/running network cables or looking under desks if people have their computers on the floor. At home I use it to check under my car seats, working on my car at night (+ I clip a LED lantern to the hood). On the go I use it to check the floor of a movie theater if someone drops something or light up a trail hiking through the woods. So basically, I use it when the need to light up a dark environment comes up. Pretty simple and basic if you ask me. Oh, and when zombies or vampires attack, I use it against them. :shrug:

Thanks brighter. Guess if that's the only accessory you have on the keychain it's not so bad.

I pull out my twisty 20 or 30 times a day at work.Maybe more.I am a thermal spray tech and need to check that parts have been prepared properly and also to make sure the guns and powder feeders are in good working order.

Im in and out of military persanl carriers at work, some with no power or lights, So Im using it all the time.
I normally use my p3d on med or high, I started using my d10 with a lanyard with clip on the end so I could hang it.

Also I play alot, showing people how sad the mini mag is. I ordered a Zebra light H30 hopefully to get it soon.

I carry:

SF A2
SF G2
Novatac 120P
Two Key Chain Lights

I have several uses for mine:

Work - Looking into machinery, working on the roof, looking under benches, working on computers etc.

Medic - Examining Pt's, Finding stuff in my bags, pupil checks, etc

Play - Riding bike, general use, etc

Home - Walking to letter box (live in a group of 1 & 2 bedroom apt's), walking around the house.

I carry my Microstream in my shirt pocket (cause it's so cute!) and/or my G2 in my belt holster, just because I can.:twothumbs Really, I have found that there are lots of times when you really don't NEED a flashlight, but if you do have one it makes the job much easier and/or saves time from having to go find one (that may or may not work, and is usually a POS with almost dead batteries anyway). I am living with my mom right now and taking care of her (late stage Alzheimers) and it can be truly mind-boggling what she decides she needs to keep and where is the right place to store things. I go on almost daily search-and-locate missions in the drawers and cupboards, and a flashlight is very useful to have along.