10 Items Every Tactical Athlete Needs In Their EDC

1. High-Quality Knife

The first item on anyone's EDC list should be a high-quality, purpose-built, and functional blade. Your blade serves as an extension of your standard toolkit, finding uses in situations where other tools won't suffice. Consider your local laws, regulations, and standards before equipping your EDC with a high-quality knife.

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4. Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

No one ever expects to find themselves in a situation where they need first aid, except you; you are a Tactical Athlete prepared for anything. Whether it's a paper cut or a life-threatening injury, having an IFAK (individual first aid kit) in your EDC can mean the difference between a good day and a hairy situation. Find an IFAK with adequate bandages, ointments, and pain medicine.

5. Your Everyday Carry (weapon of choice)

Depending on your state, regulations, and choice of armament. You'll want to include your weapon of choice in your everyday carry and on your person. Concealed carry permit holders should consider what they need to remain concealed and be ready for anything that might happen. Extra clips or ammunition are essential. Consult your local laws and regulations before carrying.

6. Portable Charger/Power Pack

The modern Tactical Athlete uses their cell phone as an extension of their EDC essentials. Your cell has unrivaled access to invaluable tools like instantaneous GPS, emergency services, and fitness tracking/goal tracking apps. That is why you need a high-quality portable charger or power pack to ensure you have access to power wherever you are. We suggest units rated at 15 watts, with USB-C In & Out ports.

7. Keys

Your keys are an essential element to any EDC, and they offer the ability to expand more useful items as a part of their keychain/ring. Consider adding a miniature compass, thumb-button flashlight, or mini-multitool to expand your keychain's functionality. Take it to the next level and add one of Combat Iron Apparel's Black Flight Tag Keychains!

8. Cash

We may live in the digital age, but there are times when cash is your only option. We recommend bringing enough cash to handle situations where credit card machines aren't available. Somewhere between $50-$250, depending on your needs and the area you're in. Consider personal safety and ensure your cash remains hidden and accessible only by you.

9. Flashlight

Your EDC comes with you everywhere, day and night, and you need a tool that helps you bridge the gap between your skills and your environment's limitations. Find a slim, modern-, purpose-built, and powerful flashlight to ensure you're prepared for anything mother nature throws at you. Miniature flashlights have come a long way in the last ten years, and small, powerful options are widely available. Pair a rechargeable flashlight with your power pack from "#6" and ensure you are ready in any circumstance.

10. Paracord

An endlessly useful and functional tool every first responder, LEO, and tactical athlete needs in their EDC. Whether you use it for training, service, or beyond, paracord has unlimited potential and is worth its weight in the space it takes. You can find ultra-lightweight options that reduce its volume and save space/weight to ensure you remain light, strong, and vigilant.

11. BONUS

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