Your EDC – Every Day Carry

 

A Look Inside  Go-Kits

The EDC kit is the Foundation Kit  for all other kits

In-Pocket Carry
Kept on my person, whenever I leave the house.
[  ]Driver’s License
[  ]Wallet copy of ham license
[  ]“Notify in Case of Emergency” telephone list
[  ]Cash/Coins
[  ]Cell phone
[ ]County EOC Phone lists
[  ]Leatherman type Multitool
[  ]Wristwatch
[  ]Pocket knife
[  ]Lighter / Matches

HT/ Radio Pack


Kept in a vehicle, ready for immediate use. The pack is a Sling type pack, which can be worn as a chest pack, a (tiny) backpack.

[  ] CARES Identification
[  ] Copy of your Ham license

Communications Equipment:
[  ]Radio, Handheld, 2m/70cm,
[  ]Antenna, 8″ whipStock Antenna
[  ]Antenna, 16/18 ”
[  ]Speaker/Microphone,
[  ]Earphone,
[  ]Battery Pack, Rechargeable,
[ ]PHONE Chargers AC/12v
[  ]HT external 12Vdc power cable, w/ PowerPole connector
[  ]HT antenna adapter cable, SMA to SO-239
[  ]Radio Programming Guide
[  ]CARES Frequency Chart
[  ]Quick-Reference Guide, for radio

Safety Equipment, Tools and Supplies:
[  ]LED Flashlight
[  ]Extra batteries
[  ]LED Headlight w/ retractable headband
[  ]Extra batteries, AAA (6)
[  ]Pen, highlighter
[  ]Pen, ballpoint
[  ]Pen, Sharpie marker
[  ]Pencil, mechanical
[  ]Waterproof Notebook, 4½” x 7″
[  ]Whistle

Personal Items:
[  ]Moist wipes (Dollar store)
[  ]Ear plugs, pr. (2)
[  ]Eyeglass cleaning cloth
[  ]Prescription meds, daily supply ( I keep 7 days in my EDC )