EDC for women stands for Every Day Carry. These are items that you carry with you everyday and use on a regular basis. Of course, the contents will be different for everyone and you should customize the items to fit your everyday routine and needs. When I leave my home, more times than not I’m traveling more than 30 miles away. While it’s only a 45 minute drive, it would take around 8 hours to walk home. It would definitely take longer than that if I had any of my kids with me.

Therefore, my bag is packed with a focus on things that I will use throughout the day, but also has a focus on being able to get home without a vehicle during an emergency. I’ve put together a list below of content that I carry in my backpack every day to give you an idea of what you can carry for yourself.

So, what do I carry in my backpack:

• Top, Front Pocket:
  • Tourniquet
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Electric handwarmer
  • Flashlight
  • Sunglasses
  • Ear plugs
  • Mirror
• Bottom, Front Pocket:
  • Bandana
  • Binoculars
  • Small battery/power pack
  • Multi-tool
  • Silcock key
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Fire kit
    • Ferro rod
    • Knife/striker
  • Extra hair ties
  • Slip-on shoes
  • Knot tying booklet
  • Saw
• Right, side pocket:
  • Back-up firearm
  • Pocket knife
  • Tactical pen
• Left, side pocket
  • Keys
  • Flashlight
  • Protective glasses
• Big pocket:
  • Wallet
  • Large, folded piece of tinfoil
  • Notebook & pen
  • Pencil
  • Umbrella
  • Paper map
• Pee bag (inside big pocket)
  • Pee funnel
  • Portable shovel
  • Toilet paper
  • Extra socks & underwear
• Everything bag (inside big pocket)
  • Emergency cash
  • Frenal lens
  • Mirror
  • Ear plugs
  • Tweezers
  • Chapstick
  • Charging cords
  • Lock pick set
  • Pens, pencils, highlighter, & marker
  • Sanitizer wipes
  • Compressed wipes
  • Cutlery
  • Feminine products
  • Small, basic first aid kit
  • Extra hair ties
  • Ziplock with an extra inside
  • Fire kit
    • Ferro rod & striker
    • Lighter
  • Toothpicks
  • Reusable q-tip
  • Tick remover
  • Dental floss
• On my persons:
  • Firearm
  • Cellphone
  • Paracord
  • Pashmina
  •  Knife
• What I want to add to my bag:
  • Laminated info card

This EDC for Women list is just to give you an idea, but just like with everything else when it comes to being prepared, have a plan. None of your items will matter if you don’t know how to use them. Know where you’re going and how to get there.