@thevineclimber It's always great to hear from you! This was a fun one to put together and was a natural move to make after seeing how the pocket rack, the tins and the Lycra pouches worked as individual modules. Finding a pouch that was the right size took a lot longer than I thought it would. I was surprised that a shotgun shell pouch ended up as the winner. The modules you are describing for yourself could be easily put together in a pouch and just swapped out as your daily EDC needs change. In my case most of the time I keep the tools in the pouch and just change out the other modules. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Thanks for posting

@russvolk8300 Once again I get to thank you for your post. After 0ver 8000 views of this video, You are the first to mention the multiple Hawaiian shirts 👕. All the best to you.

@TylorP - I do as well. I'm going to have to do an update on how that is evolving soon. Thank you for your feedback.

@caitriley1255 Thanks for posting. From what you describe, this EDC modular pouch would be ideal for you. The other thing that small pouches and tins force you to do is only pick the essentials for your pouch. What you consider essential can change from day to day, but with a modular EDC setup, you keep the pouch and just change out the one of modules. Keep me posted on what you come up with.

Thank you for your post. If you are interested in building one out for yourself, this might be helpful.... These Pocket Racks™ come in different versions and are an open source 3D print design, so anyone can print one or customize the design. The only major restriction is that you can't sell them. There is a utility patent pending. To make one for yourself, go to: www.thingiverse.com/search?q=Pocket+Rack+EDC&page=1 and download any of the six versions that you would like to print. You can then go to a website like printathing.com, or a local 3D printing service in your area and have them make one or more of them for you. This PDF has more details on sourcing the elastics that are used with them. See: bit.ly/MicroEDCOrg and this video shows how to make the elastics bands that are used on the Racks: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9hpd8WSvp60aI0.html Enjoy !

@nonverbalism-music - I'd love to take credit for it, but that technique for storing small items has been around for quite some time. Here are a bunch of videos on that topic: kzfaq.info?search_query=EDC+making+straws+into+travel+Packs

@ulperformance4087 - Thank you for brining that up. I think I've mentioned variations of this topic in other videos. How are you determining that 21% gain in storage?

Simple, I measured the length of the same items stored horizontally in a typical molle pouch against my modified design rack of your rack and found that I have 21% more linear storage space for gear. I drilled holes in my pair of Kydex sheets, 3 -5/8" X 5" and then added 1/16" thick bungee cord for hold down material. I would have preferred your solution, but I wanted to get the project completed quickly. Again, when will you be able to make your racks available to the community? I think that they're terrific.

@ulperformance4087 Thanks for taking the time to fill me in on how you made that calculation. It makes sense. I'd really like to see the Kydex prototype that you came up with. I'm going to try to feature pocket racks that have been built by the community in a segment in each video I publish. If you are comfortable sharing your photos, click on the "View Email Address" button on this page www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/about and you can send them to me. In regard to the making the racks available to the community, we published the STL file for making 3D Prints 2 days ago. For more details, please see this latest video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/er-IrcR32Lbde4E.htmlsi=kIzTV0zdRAL7zxrH it includes information about how you can get them printed if you don't have a 3D printer. The file is free for making pocket racks for personal use. Enjoy!

@kylewood8327 I don't think so, but I am having fun :-)

@Yooper05 - Thank you for posting. If you do build one out, please send me photos. I'm trying to include photos from people who have built out their own pocket racks. If you are interested in 3D printing one, take a look at this PDF file for more information: bit.ly/PocketRack2dot1 I also hope to be selling them in the near future. Thanks again.

@aryaicom Many thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts. I sincerely appreciate the feedback.

@gooakley2545 - Thanks for sharing this idea. One of our viewers took the open source STL 3D print file for the pocket rack and actually added the carabiner holes that you are suggesting. You can see the design on this page: www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/community . I sincerely appreciate your feedback.

@Scheibenschutz Thank you very much for your feedback . I've got another video coming out this month on a similar topic. It will also include a PDF with details as well as a link to 3D print the pocket racks that are featured in the video..

@beaulindemann7392 Thanks for posting. That Pink Floyd thing is a Dark Side Of The Moon album. I need to change it up for the next video. Thanks for pointing it out [ among other things :-) ]

@beachbumis Many thanks for subscribing to the channel - I really appreciate the feedback and have been enjoying the process of making interesting new stuff and getting feedback from the community. Looking forward to hearing your ideas.

@VinlandAlchemist It's been 6 months since I started posting these vids about the pocket rack and it has definitely evolved. We're almost up to 1000 subscribers thanks to subscribers like you. I sincerely appreciate the support and I would definitely like to see what you come up with when you build one. :-)

@Every_Day_Aaron Thanks for posting. I need to start changing up the record in each video :-)

@John-to2ki John, That's a very slick little unit. I'm an avid cyclist and was actually considering that ratchet or one that was quite similar to it. I settled on the the one you saw in the video because of the 1/4" bit socket in the handle . there are many times where all you need is a screw driver to do a quick tightening. With the ratchet I have, it gives me the handle and the ratchet options, plus it's light and very well made. As I had mentioned in the video there are several brands that use that design / manufacturer and rebrand it under their name. Many thanks for sharing that ratchet !

@Olyphoto7 - I think you're right. That part where you find something to add to your EDC, try it out and and it takes your kit to the next level, is a very satisfying. Even when it does not work out the way you thought it would, that experience can also be more important than when you get it right. Best of luck with your kit and thanks for posting.

@richardcampbell4506 I hope you found something in that video that will be helpful. Thanks for your feedback

@grimecrimetime I agree. What I was showing is nothing new. Many people do this when packing a bag or back pack for a trip. They break of their travel gear into pouches for various tasks and types of clothing. it makes it easier to find items and get to them more quickly. What i think is a bit different is optimizing it for a small modular pouch. You could also use this technique with a waste pouch, purse, sling bag, belt pouch or even a shotgun shell pouch as pictured in the video. Modular EDC pouches are not dependent on interior straps and packet to organize the EDC tools in them. I've got some other ideas for the modules that I'll get into in another video. Thank you for sharing your comments.

@SpartanJohns - Thank you for posting and subscribing - I sincerely appreciate the feedback. later this month I'm going to be posting a video with a link to the STL file that you can download for free. It will give you the ability to 3D print the pocket racks that were featured in this video. If you don't have a 3D printer, there ae quite a few services online that can print it for you. If you do print it, I look forward to hearing about your experiences with using it. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

@Prepping2endure You are very welcome. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. They are very much appreciated.

@marko11kram Thank you for subscribing. REALLY appreciated !

@kollagebeats Thanks for the feedback. If you try any of these ideas, please share what you come up with. It's great to hear what people come up with.

@secondintime1118 You are very welcome. thank you for the feedback.

@MrDkgio Thanks for posting your feedback. It is sincerely appreciated. My next video is going to feature the downloadable 3D STL file so that you can print your own pocket rack and try it out. I look forward to hearing about your experiences with it.

@mikereynolds5753 Wow, that's incredibly generous of you. Many thanks for posting.

@user-jv1jz3dt1e Many thank for sharing your thoughts om this video. I sincerely appreciate them.

@behindthespotlight7983 - They are also a really good back-up if you wear reading glasses. I've tried to start a fire with one and it can be done, but it can be a bit challenging. Not really an option if it's a hazy day. They are a really great tool to keep in your wallet or EDC pouch.. Thanks for posting

@udp1073 Thank you very much and I sincerely appreciate the sub :-)

@nomad211d I've enjoyed finding different uses for them. I've had them on my iPhone for years as a wallet. When you apply the adhesive to a new surface, be sure to clean it first with alcohol, let it dry then apply the adhesive back of the Lycra pouch. Best of luck and I'm looking forward to hearing how they work out for you and how you end up using them.

@murlock666 Thank you for subscribing and I sincerely appreciate the feedback regarding the modular design. I'm looking for some clear plastic boxes with a clamshell design rather than the sliding panel on the tins. I'd like to test that to see if there is an advantage with ease of access to contents. If you have any suggestions, let me know. Thanks again for posting

@@EarthlingEDC we always used 2oz tobacco tins here in blighty. I used to epoxy 2 tin lids together. Something you could add to your tins is a strop on top of one of them, dressed with a little compound. I assume you always carry a primary fixed/folder. So it's handy to give that edge a quick bit of love every time you use it. Hope that that bit of history of my EDC journey finds you well sir.

@murlock666 Thanks for the tip on the strop. Much appreciated.

@ivanroberts5727 Thank you. I hope it helps you with your EDC.

@Lazerscythe Many thanks for pointing that out. I recently saw someone do a review of that Maxpedition pouch. They had converted it into an EDC pouch. There are a couple major differences between the "Shotgun" pouch featured in the video and the Volta battery pouch. 1. The size - I can get 1 pocket rack, plus 2 other modules into the Shotgun pouch. The Maxpedition pouch is quite a bit thinner, but could probably manage 1 rack without trouble. That being said, it's a very nice pouch if you want to carry a single rack or maybe just one tin. 2. The price - The Shotgun pouch was about $3. I've been carrying it for about a couple months and it appears to be well constructed, but that being said it's nowhere near as nice looking as the Maxpedition Volta pouch at around $23. Keep in mind that the Volta's width does not seem to be capable of expanding like the shotgun pouch can. Thanks again for posting.

@sameeralazawee7524 Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Very much appreciated!

@jorgeg.6847 Thank you for your post I appreciate the feedback and completely agree with you that an EDC kit should vary depending on the needs of the user. For me, the tools on the pocket rack featured in the video can get many jobs done for me at home or when I'm on the road. As mentioned in the video, I built that pouch to fit my needs and use it regularly. For others what I selected may not work for them. In regard to weight, the rack with the tools is about about 2/10s of an ounce more than my Leatherman Wave multitool, but I prefer to use the dedicated tools that I've selected for the pocket rack. Others will have entirely different priorities for their EDC kit and that's a good thing. Many thanks for sharing your ideas.

@alexsmedile Thank you for your feedback. You should try to make one by hand before the new 3d printed version comes out. I found that it gave me some really good insights into making the packet racks better and it helped me understand what works and what does not work when storing EDC tools on them. There is a downloadable PDF containing more info in the description for this video. Thanks again for posting.

@cuppa_joe There have been many questions about this. We just printed out the latest version of the pocket rack and I think that's the one we are going to make available to the community. The STL file for a 3d printer will be available for personal use under a creative commons license. You would download the file and either have someone print it out for you or print it yourself. I'm also considering making them available for sale in limited batches, but that will depend on how much interest there is. Many thanks for asking.

@przyda_sie Thank you so much for pointing that out. You are correct, that knife is a Classic and I did not show the best tool on it, which is the scissors. My apology. Thanks for the recommendation regarding the Rambler SAK. I'll check it out. I think it's fantastic that there are so many custom mods available for these knives now. The flashlight and the FireAnt are excellent examples. Thanks again for sharing that info.

Thank you for sharing your feedback. It's greatly appreciated.

Thanks for subscribing Sarah.

Many thanks for the feedback on the video. In regard to pronouncing Knipex , the company put out this video. See: rkzfaq.info/get/bejne/gM1ja8mnsbiaXZ8.html Evidently they get asked this question all the time . Thanks again for posting.

@@EarthlingEDC wow i didn't see that coming 🤯, well I stand corrected thank you

@@mreilly1325 Yeah, I was quite surprised to find that out as well 🙂

@markb4071 - Many thanks for asking. Take a look at share.temu.com/rtmk8AB1pcA . Note that the little black plastic nobs at the end of the ear braces will come off when pulled. Just put a drop of superglue in them to hold them in place. And greeting to you from Long Island. (I have no sponsor affiliation with the company in the above link )

@whiteinge - Thank you for your post. The answer is I have a bunch of bit extenders and I tried each of them until I found one that worked with the double sided bits. It's not branded so I have no idea who made it. However, Wiha has an extender ( Wiha 71480 ) that they say will work with the double sided bits and it looks like a couple folks are saying that it works with the double sided bits as well.. See: www.wihatools.com/products/centrofix-1-4-inch-quick-release-bit-holder If you find something else, please post it here. Thanks

That’s an excellent idea. I had one in my previous pouch, but it dried out and I have not got around to buying another one. Any ideas on how to prevent an opened tube from drying out? I do replace the cap, but that does not seem to stop it from becoming a glob of hardened glue. Thanks for the suggestion.

@@EarthlingEDC I'd just buy a pill bottle with like 5 mini tubes in it. You use one and chuck it out or leave it at home and put a new one in.

@@EarthlingEDC also, the usually give you a tac to poke a hole in the hardened glue. you could just put the tac in the ned so when you pull it out to use it, the hole it was in should be clear. Though some times the tac head comes out and leaves the needle in the tube.

@randyyeager I've seen those single use tubes www.google.com/search?q=single+use+superglue . I'll bring it up in one of the videos. Thanks for jogging my brain :-)

@@EarthlingEDC Dollar tree might have some single use super glue, which I think is just like crazy glue. I mean if yer into saving some money.

@brucefranke3331 Thanks for your post. I went back to the site that I originally purchased it from and it looks like they dropped the price quite a bit for these. See: taptag.shop/products/6-in-1-keychain-charger (I'm not affiliated with this website. I just purchased one of these cables from them) Best of luck !

@Castleknight That's a really interesting question. I would actually prefer a small adjustable fastener or a snap. Velcro is loud, but has the advantage of allowing for the expansion and contraction of the pouch volume as you change out the number of modules in the pouch. If you find one that is adjustable please let me know. Many thanks for asking.

@rotflol6666 Thanks for your feedback on the video. For more info on the "Card" light see this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibWKl92glrGbYaM.html In the description for that video is a Google search results link that lists quite a few locations where you can purchase one of them . In regard to the multitools you listed, they can easily be attached to the other side of the card and aligned length wise. The card has anchoring points that allow for mounting EDC to it in either a vertical or horizontal position. Thank you for your post.

@@EarthlingEDC thx, just ordered the lights from amazon

@asbjrnyoung-groener1646 Many thanks for asking and for subscribing. Your support is sincerely appreciated. That particular bit extender was one that I've had for many years. It is not branded, so I have no idea who originally made it, however I did some research online and it looks like Wiha does make a bit extender that they say works with the double sided bits. I do not have one so I can't vouch for this. It's called the Wiha 71480 CentroFix Bit Holder (over $30). Another option is to use the leatherman bit extender ($20) see details here : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hctnlKyHmcirfH0.html . If anyone has some other suggestions, please share them here. In regarding to using the kit in the video, that's how you figure out what works and what does not work. I actually like to fix things and select tools that help me do that. I'm going to make more of an effort to show the EDC tools being used in future videos. Your tape suggestion is a good one. I've actually got an old plastic gift card with duct tap wrapped around one side and electrical tape on the other. I keep it in one of the tins that I can swap into the modular pouch. It was not part of this video, but I highly recommend it. thank you again for posting.

Thanks for the answer regarding the bit adapter, I will check it out. I keep a kit containing a small section of tools and some hygiene products plus a power bank and a multi cable for charging phone and headphones. But for me that kit is more moving from car to home and sometimes in a backpack if I’m going somewhere that might require a nail clippers or something to keep things together like a amusement park or a trip to the lake for a swim. And after many years of EDC and various ways of carrying things I have found that I like to keep the most used items in my pocket, besides the leatherman tool that I started to carry in the belt pouch about a year ago and has been a great resource to free up pocket space (I never pictured myself belt pouch carrying a huge multi tool, but here I am!) and also a medium size Bic lighter with for mention tape wrapped around it. And I also like to put my tools to use, if I add some new stuff and I notice that after a while it has remained untouched I’m the first to admit that maybe I was wrong adding that piece of gear to my pocket, EDC kit or even a backpack. Because if I don’t have the ability to do so then I will end up having to carry the whole world around and no body want that. Anyway can’t wait for the next episode of your project and it’s always so fun to see what other people are packing and using and for what reason they decided on that verses this. Until we talk again have a great time and live long and prosper my friend!

@asbjrnyoung-groener1646 I think you might like the little shotgun shell pouch that I featured in the video. It will fit on a belt really nicely. Just don't overstuff it and it will be light and comfortable to wear. Think of it as an extra pocket rather than an EDC pouch. Thanks again for sharing how you carry your EDC . Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on future videos.

@geraldroscoe1306 Thank you for your post. A couple of my earlier videos about the pocket rack get into more detail about how to make one from a piece of plastic. The only tools you really need are a drill, coping saw (or hand saw), fine sand paper, a ruler and a pencil. This downloadable PDF has more details. bit.ly/43wZ6Pi. You could probably hire a local handyman or carpenter to make a couple for you, if you are not comfortable at trying to make one yourself. I'm also trying to see what it would take to 3D print them, but we are still working on the design. Thanks for asking.

@harunomiya Thanks for asking. I'm not seeing a brand name on them, but I bought them here: share.temu.com/9thl6jhvUBA (I have no business affiliation with this website other than having purchased items from them.) I hope that is helpful. Note that the little black plastic ends that go over your ears, will pull off on these if you pull too hard on them. I resolved that with some superglue. Other than that issue, they have been great.

@@EarthlingEDC Thank you for the info!

@sterkriger2572 It's not available yet. I'm still working on the design. If you are interested in making one that is not 3d printed, checkout the PDF link in the description of this video. Also take a look at: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNydZcynv7qtfKc.html Thanks for asking.

@KJMonk Thanks for asking. I just did a video short about the lamp. It includes a link in the video description to numerous sites that sell them. See: kzfaq.infoSOZdzo1K71o?feature=share Enjoy !

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@ecomesketch8600 Many thanks for asking. I've had others ask the same question, so I made a short video last night with more details for you. See: - kzfaq.infoSOZdzo1K71o Be sure to check out the description of that video for links to where it can be purchased. (I have no affiliation with the seller and am not sponsored by them in any way. I'm just posting the link because people have been asking about it.) Enjoy!

@geraldroscoe1306 Take a look at the description for this video. There is a downloadable PDF with more information about the bands and additional information about how to make a pocket rack. You should also check out some of my earlier video. Thank you for asking..

@snap1n - We're actually not done with the design yet. There is a link to a PDF that contains quite a bit of info regarding the Pocket Racks in the description of this video. I've also posted several other videos with more info on how they can be made by hand, if you want to give it a try. Thanks for asking.

@TheMendezWay Thanks for noticing :-)

@rotflol6666 Thanks for sharing that. I've been considering that, but I'm not sure if I'll use it. In an urban EDC environment, what would you use it for?

@erichorne5544 It's not quite ready yet. Thank you for asking.

@Vartan297 That's exactly what I thought, until last year when I saw this video from Knipex. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gM1ja8mnsbiaXZ8.htmlsi=86ZbrO5_O6qj_0Qk Keep in mind that Knipex is a German company and in that language, both the K and the N are pronounced, and the K is hard and not silent as it would have been pronounced in English. Thanks for posting your comment, it helps clarify this pronunciation for many people.

@bryanjenson9913 Thanks for the suggestion. I've got the peanut lighter that was sown in the video. I've been looking for the mini Bic lighters with local retailers, but am only finding the regular size. I'll keep looking. Appreciate the feedback.