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Beginner EDC
Start here. The four bases that matter first, how to avoid over-buying, and the starter loadouts that cover a normal day.
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- EDC
- Everyday carry — the small kit you keep on you by default.
- Loadout
- The specific set of items carried for a context.
- Carry Position
- Where on the body each item rides.
- Pocket Dump
- A flat-lay photo of everything a person carries.
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