So a friend of mine was discussing EDC gear and firearms, and we got to talking about how much certain things cost, like Ammo, holsters, firearm etc. and I said a lot of the costs that people put into their loadout is really just for security, and that for around the cost of the average Glock (say $500) I could get an entire EDC setup. He laughed and said it was impossible but I got to thinking... What if I could come up with an EDC setup for $400? Bear in mind it would be something basic, nothing top of the line, but not bottom of the barrel either. We agreed that the setup would consist of the following parameters:
Using what I currently own and have carried/used, I came up with the following based on current pricing:
That brings the setup to $395.96 if you choose the Sofirn SF14 or $398.77 if you choose the Thorfire TG06S.
* I chose these two flashlights because they deliver at least 500 lumens and use either AA or 14500 rechargeable batteries, and the package includes a battery and charger already.
** I also put a choice in knives as some states allow folders as long as they are under 3 inches in blade length.
It was kind of fun finding a way to get everything within budget so I figured I'd ask what you'd put together as your EDC setup for $400 total.
What would your options be?
- Knife
- Multitool
- Flashlight
- Holster
- Firearm
- Defensive Ammo
Using what I currently own and have carried/used, I came up with the following based on current pricing:
- M&P SHIELD 9mm (1.0 model w/o thumb safety) - $286.99 on Grabagun
- HYBRID ARMORY CAPSULE PRO HOLSTER (black) - $22.00 at the Hybrid Armory website (with promo code DAILYCARRYSOLUTIONS for 10% off)
- VICTORINOX SAK SPARTAN (black) - $22.00 with Amazon Prime
- TANGRAM SANTA FE (black) OR TANGRAM AMARILLO (black) - $29.99 with Amazon Prime
- SOFIRN SF14 + BATTERY + CHARGER (3 Modes) - $21.99 (or THORFIRE TG06S + BATTERY + CHARGER [5 Modes] - $24.80) with Amazon Prime
- SIG SAUER V-CROWN 124GR 9MM AMMO (20 Rds) - $12.99 at Academy Sports
That brings the setup to $395.96 if you choose the Sofirn SF14 or $398.77 if you choose the Thorfire TG06S.
* I chose these two flashlights because they deliver at least 500 lumens and use either AA or 14500 rechargeable batteries, and the package includes a battery and charger already.
** I also put a choice in knives as some states allow folders as long as they are under 3 inches in blade length.
It was kind of fun finding a way to get everything within budget so I figured I'd ask what you'd put together as your EDC setup for $400 total.
What would your options be?
