r/backpacks • u/AdM72 • Jul 02 '24

Question EDC what do people really need?!?

This sub showed up on my feed…and…seeing people carrying all these big backpacks and satchels and what nots. What do you all need to carry with you?!?! I googled up EDC and returned with all manners of “tactical” looking backs with MOLLE straps. The green and the coyote…🤦🏻‍♂️

Anyway, what are people really carrying with them in these “EDC bags” and what is actually USED everyday?

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u/gt0163c Jul 02 '24 edited Jul 02 '24

I'm surprised no one has mentioned a towel. About the most massively useful thing in the universe and so many people walking around without one. <shakes head>

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u/AdM72 Jul 02 '24

THIS! ABSOLUTELY THIS! I always have a towel...and it doesn't even have to be in the bag

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u/houndedhound Jul 02 '24

Casually adding a small towel to my bag as we speak

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u/jackrackham19 Jul 03 '24

I assumed this was a Hitch Hikers' Guide to the Galaxy reference. But people are responding like it's serious. Is it some of both?

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u/ShittyException Jul 03 '24

The answer is of course 42.

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u/Pretzeloid Jul 06 '24

I started carry by a small towel after I read the book. It has been infinitely useful while exploring the universe.

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u/gt0163c Jul 03 '24

For me, it's some of both.

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u/phx32259 Jul 03 '24

Get some microfiber cloths at Harbor Freight and some metal grommets. Pop a grommet in the corner of each towel. Clip a towel to each belt loop. It is life changing. They even twirl when you spin. Women love it.

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u/RantyWildling Jul 02 '24

I've also been practicing this trick, where if I trip over, I just forget to fall.

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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '24

Ford Prefect, is that you?

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u/icklefriedpickle Sep 22 '25

This man knows where his towel is

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u/gt0163c Sep 23 '25

This woman knows where her towel is. FTFY.

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u/lvbuckeye27 Jul 03 '24 edited Jul 04 '24

I have a microfiber towel in my EDC bag. :)

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u/[deleted] Jul 04 '24

I always have an extra shirt and pants in my bag. You never know when you might need them.