A simple web search shows that opinions initiate the gamut.
Some claim a minimalist approach is best: a watch, wallet, and sidearm is all you need.
With such a wide variety in both opinions and product availability, how do you know what to carry?
Whats necessary and whats fluff?
The answer is much simpler than you might think.
You might be carrying far too much.
Whats Your Personal Situation?
How far from home do you work?
Do you commute via public transport or your own personal vehicle?
Many of us prefer not to draw attention to ourselves.
Wed rather fade into the crowd, and we want to be able to move quickly when necessary.
If youre driving yourself to work, you have a bit more flexibility.
What potential situations could occur?
This is the biggest question to ask yourself.
Certainly, anythingcouldhappen, but lets be realistic with our preparedness.
A lot of this has to do with you personally.
Do you have a severe allergy or other medical condition that mandates you carry supplies?
Do you have a specific level of training that allows youor requires youto carry certain things?
What are you capable of or willing to do?
The same applies to those who carry an EDC bag with all kinds of medical supplies in it.
Do you have the training to use them?
Is It Possible to Be Overprepared?
Some would say no; in their opinion, you should be prepared for literally anything.
But lets stop and game that out a moment.
Can you truly be prepared for any situation that could possibly arise?
Can you, in a practical sense, really haul around anything you might need for whatever comes?
Prepare intelligently, maximize your available space, and minimize the EDC overkill.
