Secure & Organize Your EDC Tools with DIY Custom Elastics: Perfect For Mini Pouches & Pocket Racks™

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2 ай бұрын

Using the right elastics for securing and organizing your EDC tools can be a game changer for those of us that carry gear every day. This is the second video in what is turning out to be a series about using elastics for EDC. In the first video • After A Year Of Testin... I covered what I've learned after a year of testing different types of bands with Pouches and pocket Racks . In this video I drill down into some very specific designs that are inexpensive and easily make. Elastics for your everyday carry gear are going to be a key component of just about every EDC kit you can put together. They are used in large and mini EDC pouches, tins and pocket organizers. It surprises me that there is little EDC related info on this topic. Hopefully these two videos will help to fill that void.
#edc #everydaycarry #edcorganizer #rubberbands #elasticbands #everydaycarry #rangerbands
- POCKET RACK™ GIVEAWAY ! -
For those interested in participating in our Pocket Rack™ EDC organizer giveaway, we are going to be giving away one Pocket Rack™ mini. It is the same design that was featured in this video:
• Latest Mini Pouch & Po...
It will include a set of the new custom made elastic bands that were featured in this video. To enter the giveaway:
1. Subscribe to the EarthlingEDC channel at / @earthlingedc
2. Then submit your email address at earthling.com/pages/contact
If you have entered one of the previous giveaways, you are already entered for this one. Giveaway entries will close on Jun 30th 2024. The winner will be randomly selected on July 1st 2024 and notified shortly after. One entry per person.
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HOW TO FIND THE ITEMS IN THE VIDEO
The free downloadable PDF file covering all the items that are mentioned in this video can be viewed here: bit.ly/EDCELASTICS2
The file does contain links to online retailers. If discounts are offered and I am aware of them, I will include that information next to the link.
After viewing the video, please share your suggestions and thoughts in the comments section below. I do read and reply to all comments.
Also, please check out the Earthling EDC community page at: / @earthlingedc. . for more information on the custom made Pocket Rack EDC organizers that our community has been building .
ENJOY !

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@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

Greetings ! So what do you think about the new design for the elastics? Post your comments below. ALSO.....As always, the free downloadable PDF file covering all the items that are mentioned in this video can be viewed here: bit.ly/EDCELASTICS2 . If you are interested in the Pocket Rack Giveaway, check the description for this video for sign up information. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY !!!

@coreygimbel1314 Ай бұрын

It took me a while to get these from half a world away (China), but they are a marvel. I'm beyond impressed that you found these. Figuring out how to describe/name them would have been beyond me.The new elastics are a revelation. Thanks for your hard work on this project.

@EarthlingEDC 28 күн бұрын

@coreygimbel1314 - Thank you for your post. I'm so glad the new design for the bands is working out for you. I'd love to see how you set it up with your EDC. Thank you again for taking the time to post.

@PhilippeDoyleGray 2 ай бұрын

It’s a delight to see the refinements in each iteration.

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

@PhilippeDoyleGray - On occasion I go back to that first Pocket Rack KZfaq video, just to remind me of how far this project has evolved over the past year. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNydZcynv7qtfKc.html . It's been a pretty dramatic evolution, but the underlying concept is still holding up well. Thanks for posting !

@robertbiddle449 2 ай бұрын

I don’t wanna have to buy a 3-D printer to make pocket racks for myself

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

@robertbiddle449 - I don't own one either. Go to bit.ly/EDCELASTICS2 for details on getting one printed for you..

@KirinDave 2 ай бұрын

Several of the PCB printing stores also run cheap 3d printing services. Send them the file and a cc number and it'll show up a week later, sourced off a local participating print farm.

@blaskotron 2 ай бұрын

It's definitely fun and worth it. I design my own swiss army knife scales and accessories.

@davidgierlinger4689 Ай бұрын

Interesting system thanks for sharing!

@EarthlingEDC Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the feedback.

@ulperformance4087 2 ай бұрын

Phil, your using my application of elastic shock cordage, using it per location versus as I've used it continuously throughout a rack without availability of the beads. Optionally, you can tie a knot or heat seal the ends together with match or over a stove. I've got to get the beads - good idea for the sliding/center placement bead.

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

You can also add multiple beads to each band you make, allowing you to tighten the shock cord in multiple locations on a single tool. Can you do a short video on how to heat seal the shock cord? I've been trying too figure that out and can't find anything online. Many thanks for the info and for posting..

@garyjohnson3912 2 ай бұрын

I hope you will start selling these soon. I don't have a 3D printer to make any.

@garyjohnson3912 21 күн бұрын

Never mind, I bought a 3D printer, lol.

@aubreyleonae4108 2 ай бұрын

Ive been using Goody hair ties for many years. I've been playing around with shock cord. Thanks for the info.

@EarthlingEDC Ай бұрын

You are very welcome. I'm curious to hear what you think on the shack cord after you've tried it out. Enjoy!

@willyfermin 2 ай бұрын

Aún estoy impresionado por su genial invento del Pocket Rack. Me encanta. ❤

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

@willyfermin - Muchas gracias, agradezco sinceramente su apoyo.

@brandongoede5907 2 ай бұрын

I need to get some of those beads. I have been using a couple pocket racks to organize my belt pouches and love em

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

So glad that your are enjoying the racks. The beads are really nice and also give you something to hold onto when you want to adjust the bands. Thanks for posting

@SenecaSerpent 2 ай бұрын

I'll have to keep my eye open for when these launch so I can review one :)

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

Joe - Thanks for posting. Pocket Racks are an open source 3D printed community driven project. Unlike a single product that is sold by a company, this one keeps evolving as new ideas are introduced by EDC enthusiasts who are contributing to the project. I'm not sure it will ever be done, but I'd encourage you to make one for yourself . You can find instructions here for accessing the free print file and getting one printed: bit.ly/EDCELASTICS2

@TheSac1122 2 ай бұрын

new design is cool. I am still a big fan of the silicon rings but I will give this a try!

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

@TheSac1122 Thanks for posting. The O-rings work just fine, but keep an eye on them for cracks and splits where the silicon might be tearing from friction where the card is coming in contact with the O-Ring. The new elastics have a nylon cover that reduces that friction issue. Enjoy!

@TheSac1122 2 ай бұрын

@@EarthlingEDC thank you

@bobbymills4476 2 ай бұрын

Thats awesomeness 👌

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

@bobbymills4476 - Thank you. I sincerely appreciate your feedback !

@micgalovic Ай бұрын

Look up local laser or waterjet companies and make the plates out of 304 stainless steel or 6061 Alu in 1mm thickness or so. I would be surprised if it was even cheaper than the 3D printed version.

@EarthlingEDC 28 күн бұрын

@micgalovic - Thanks for the post. We've had viewers make them from wood and aluminum. Checkout the photos on the community page for this channel. See: www.youtube.com/@EarthlingEDC/community

@Castleknight 2 ай бұрын

I'll have to check to see if I have some small guage copper wire to use to pull the bead onto the shock cord. If not, perhaps I could pull it through with dental floss.

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

@Castleknight Multi strand electrical wire is where I got the piece that I used in the video. If you've got an old extension cord in your junk drawer, it's probably copper multi strand. Fishing line also works well. I don't think that dental floss will work because it's not rigid enough to push through the bead. Thanks for asking.

@robertbiddle449 2 ай бұрын

How do I get them online?

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

@robertbiddle449 - Thank you for your post. See: bit.ly/EDCELASTICS2 for details on where to source the items that appeared in this video.. Enjoy!

@bradblakeney610 Ай бұрын

I am not very techie so it may just be me but I don’t see the silicone beads as to where you ordered them from

@EarthlingEDC Ай бұрын

See: docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1jyF0pdbYvUMNRZPPoFy4edKykfbYujnGFVC9gTDtahI/mobilebasic

@jasper5945 Ай бұрын

is the STL file for the small pocket rack available now?

@EarthlingEDC Ай бұрын

@jasper5945 - Thanks for posting. Not yet.

@larshoneytoast722 2 ай бұрын

So in other words... the first method is pointless since I can get literally the same result with less time, effort and money with the second method. Great job 👍

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

@larshoneytoast722 Thanks for posting - The first method with the white elastic shock cords gives you the ability make custom bands that are specifically designed for the individual EDC tool that you want to mount on a rack. That's actually a big deal. It gives you a MUCH more secure binding for your tools that the one size fits all that you get if you use hair ties alone. Try both :-)

@HongKongFuy1 2 ай бұрын

I see that the hairbands are 2mm thick. How long are they? Did I miss something? Is there a standard size?

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

There is a downloadable PDF in the description for this video. It contains links to all of the items mentioned in the video. Click on the link for the hairbands and it will take you to a page with all of the details about the hairbands. Thanks for asking.

@HongKongFuy1 2 ай бұрын

I looked at that and didn’t see how long the bands were.

@EarthlingEDC Ай бұрын

142mm in diameter. But it does vary a bit between bands.

@robertbiddle449 2 ай бұрын

Why aren’t you selling the pocket racks?

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

That is a question that I get often. There are thousands of companies that will 3D print the free STL file for you. 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/EDCELASTICS2 and the video you just watched shows how to make the elastics bands that are used on the Racks. You don't need to buy a printer. I don't even own one. I have a friend who prints them for me. I've been looking into printing them for viewers, but I know what it takes to fulfill online orders and support customers who purchase your products. I don't want to get into that unless I can do it well and right now, my spare time is limited to creating these videos. Many thanks for asking..

@johnnyqd6861 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this and continuing to refine it! I’m super excited to see the final form(s) this takes! An awesome idea that you are perfecting, bit by bit!

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

Thanks ! It's great to be a part of this project and to see how the community is helping it to evolve.

@TeamC4Joey Ай бұрын

What are the dimensions of the pocket rack?

@EarthlingEDC Ай бұрын

@TeamC4dotcom Thank you for your post - For the Rack featured in this video, the dimensions are 111.8mm X 71.8mm X 2mm You can also just download the 3D STL file from Thingyverse.com . Just do a search for "Pocket Rack EDC" on Thingyverse. There are also other designs there that have been created by the community. Enjoy!

@TeamC4Joey Ай бұрын

@@EarthlingEDC thank you, sir. I'm going to try and design it for my laser since my 3D printer is in machinery heaven.

@SandTguy 2 ай бұрын

These are very well and good. But I have no way to make these nore. do I have the money to get a 3D printer. Why are you not making these for sell the people like us that have no way to make these. Its a very cool idea but if making them is the only way to get one. Then I will never get to have one.

@Castleknight 2 ай бұрын

Luckily I have a friend that has a 3D printer and I sent him the PDF instructions that Phil posted online and my friend made me several pocket racks.

@EarthlingEDC 2 ай бұрын

@SandTguy- That is a question that I get often. There are thousands of companies that will 3D print the free STL file for you. 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/EDCELASTICS2 and the video you just watched shows how to make the elastics bands that are used on the Racks. You don't need to buy a printer. I don't even own one. I have a friend who prints them for me. I've been looking into printing them for viewers, but I know what it takes to fulfill online orders and support customers who purchase your products. I don't want to get into that unless I can do it well and right now, my spare time is limited to creating these videos. Many thanks for asking..

@aubreyleonae4108 2 ай бұрын

Hair bands are great and you can color code with them. They just have a limited strength and lifespan.

@EarthlingEDC Ай бұрын

That's true and I've found that the elastic shock cord just seems to be stronger and hold tighter.