Preparing for a survival situation in an apartment or urban dwelling is more challenging than in rural areas because of space and proximity to other human beings.

In spite of that, if you live in a suburban or urban area, you have to be prepared and use the tools you have available to their most optimal effectiveness.

Basics Of The EDC Kit

The main thing to keep in mind with an EDC kit is that you’re putting something on your person or in your pockets that is part of your “get home” kit. So these items need to have a purpose, no matter how small.

So if you have a key ring you can add a multipurpose tool to it like a window breaker or lock pick.

If you wear a belt everyday you can replace it with a paracord belt so that you’ll have more utility from it. Think in terms of usefulness and not style.

To know what needs to go into the EDC kit you need to know what you already have on you and around you daily. A simple pocket dump while at work, in the car or once you get home will answer this question and you can see what you’re working with.

If you’re like most people you’ll have the typical keys, phone, wallet, belt and maybe a watch (that’s usually a step ahead of everyone else though, so good job if you wear a watch). And there you have it, your EDC kit! Bet you didn’t even know you already had one

Situational Necessities Of An EDC Kit

It’s not hard to understand that what you’ll need in your car to survive is different from what you’ll have at home. In your car you’ll want to have something like a spring-loaded window breaker, and thankfully there are companies like survivallife.com that give these bad boys away with only the cost of shipping and handling.

Now let’s think about what you’ll need to have a correct home EDC kit, and remember this will be something that is comfortably worn on your person or within close reach.

A gun should be the first thing on your list since it is your own home and there’s no concealed carry permit required. So check! The gun of choice for most people is the Judge that uses 510 shotgun shells. Next you’ll want an LED flashlight that is also durable, just in case you need to take it in a rush. Then you’ll want the paracord bracelet for an emergency of course.

Now for the car

A window breaker is the first thing that should be within reach, the last thing you want is to be trapped in your car as it sinks deeper in the water. Next you’ll want to keep a gun in your car, and in most states there should be a law that determines if your car is an extension of your house.

Paracord bracelet comes next obviously. Then we have your phone, keys and other necessities.

Your choice survival pocket knife should be in the glove compartment also.

You can go a little further and keep a small bug out bag in your back seat, but that’s completely up to you.

Finally Let’s Talk About Work

Having a multitool isn’t a bad idea as well, now we’re not saying to bring in a Crovel to set up next to your desk, but a multitool window breaker that fits in your pocket is more along the lines of what we’re looking for. And the paracord bracelet, phone, keys and what not as well are a good idea.

Surviving in an urban setting, or even the suburbs can be a challenge. You do not normally have the space to stockpile and the challenges you face will largely be different than in an urban setting.

That said, with preparation, you can make sure you are equipped as possible to make it through.

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