Carried Away

A bit of an update to why we haven't been posting regularly licke before and what you can expect from us in the future

With so many options to pick from, it's better to keep these principles in mind whenever you're building out your EDC

Mikey and Bernard welcome even more hot takes from the community. With one of them stating that when it comes to EDC, less might be more.

In this episode, we asked our community to send us their hot takes about the EDC world. Needless to say, some responses were surprising.

On this episode, Bernard and Mikey discuss a viewer's question on what counts as EDC, as they ponder where gatekeeping attitudes in the community come from.

New episode with more new gear, Q&A, and pocket dump reactions!

In this episode, we dive into the debate on luxury EDC gear. Is it truly functional, or just a way to show off?

In this episode, Mikey and Bernard dive into the fine line between having a well-rounded everyday carry setup and going overboard.

On today's episode, the team wonders the pros and cons of carrying high-end utility knives instead of traditional pocket knives.

In today's episode, Bernard and Mikey seem to have found the ultimate form a knife can take

Mikey and Bernard discuss the recent news of Crucible Industries (The creators of Magnacut) going bakrupt and the implications that might have for the EDC community.

On today's episode Mikey share's his new Outlook on EDC brought by the New Year, as well as the lessons he learned from a Former CIA Officer

On today's episode, Bernard and Mikey recount their year in EDC, how their EDC's evolved, their favorite EDC and predictions for 2025.

In this episode, Mikey and Bernard explore what constitutes an unnecessary item in terms of EDC and how you can figure out what that means for you.

YETI's first new bag with Mistery Ranch looks promising, a new Locking mechanism in folding knives seems to be catching on, and what would YOUR carry be in a zombie apocalypse?

Mikey and Bernard discuss the benefits of using a general EDC por multiple purposes or specific EDC's for different situations

Bernard and Mikey discuss the apparent "same-ification" of EDC gear. How a lot of knives resemble the Benchmade Bugout and many flashlights are turning into the rectangular candy bar form factor.

Mikey and Bernard reminisce about old EDC gear that was really good but got discontinued.

In this episode Mikey and Bernard discuss if you absolutely need a knife to build your EDC or if there's a market for loadouts without them.

If you feel like you don't know what EDC gear to get anymore, Mikey and Bernard have some advice for you.

Mikey and Bernard build their ideal EDC to last for a lifetime. They also give tips on how to maintain your gear to make it last as long as possible.

While answering the question from a viewer, Mikey and Bernard explore all the things you should keep in mind while you build possibly the most important part of your EDC, your keychain.

Ever heard of an EDC tea bag? In this episode we discuss some of the oddest and underrated gear we carry.

Mikey and Bernard discuss their preferences about modding their EDC gear, the reasons why people do it and the reasons why some might hate the idea

On today's episode, Mikey and Bernard go through a thought experiment that forces them to only pick one EDC item out of each category. What would you pick?

On this episode, Mikey and Bernard answer the question of how to get started on the EDC hobby without buying all the expensive things right from the start

In this episode, Bernard and Mikey react to their very first EDCs, and compare them to what they are currently carrying , 15 years later.

With so many goo questions coming from you guys, we deided to do a full Q&A-style episode. From Aiport EDC Gear, to underrated steels, to Big upcaoming brands. Tune in to get all the EDC-related answers you need.

Bernard gets featured in a new set of trading cards, and a viewer asks the team a question that makes Mikey give a passionate answer.

While answering a question on how to get a lighter weight everyday carry, Bernard and Mikey discuss how you can avoid ending up carrying too much in you EDC.

On today's episode, Bernard and Mikey discuss if it's ever justified to buy knockoff EDC gear.

On this special, in person edition of the Carried Away Podcast, Bernard travels to the Phillippines. He catches up with Mikey about all things EDC, including how your everyday carry probably isn't supposed to make you prepared against a natural disaster like the recent Manila typhoon.

Ever wonder which is the absolute most convenient blade shape for everyday tasks? In today's episode we try to figure that out along with the usual news, community submissions and unrelated tangents

In this episode, a viewer asks which type of luggage is better to carry for convenience and theft prevention

Even the most hardcore EDC fan doesn't carry his full loadout all the time. So we pose the question: Whad do you carry when no one's watching? When you're home by yourself, on a quick trip to the store, or even when you go for a walk in the park.

Bernard recently discovered one of the most convenient EDC items to carry. Though some people might find it a bit...unconventional. New releases, viewer questions and community EDCs. Find this and more in today's episode of the Carried Away Podcast.

On today's episode we discuss this week's new releases, what uncommon items we include in our carries, and our growing dislike for the Apple watch.

We’re trying out a new structure for the show to make sure we can yap about new products coming out, answer questions the community has, and share our favorite EDCs submissions with you all in every episode!

We’re trying out a new structure for the show to make sure we can yap about new products coming out, answer questions the community has, and share our favorite EDCs submissions with you all in every episode!

This week we will be discussing Quintessential EDC Items. Products that have become so iconic and timeless, that they've influenced every other product released after them, becoming almost synonym with their product category.

Eyes up! 👀 This week on Carried Away, it's time for another round of community EDC reviews! We browsed through our different groups—on Facebook, Reddit, and Discord—to highlight some awesome setups from our amazing communities. EDC Submission form: https://tally.so/r/w8xRQA

Today we're getting carried away with Joe Caswell. If you don't know Joe, he's one of the most innovative knife designers whose work I've had the pleasure of experiencing. In this episode Joe drops some serious knowledge about the engineering, science, art, and joy of design. Joe also shares his design process and philosophy, what differentiates a good knife from a great one, why materials matter but don't tell the whole story, and just so much more insight from his decades of experience.

This week on Carried Away, we'll be answering your questions to us! From opinions, to recommendations, to hot takes. If you have any pressing inquiries you'd like to run by us, you can leave a comment on our social media, or you can email: [email protected]

Despite so much of the world going digital, there are still plenty of us in the EDC community who are passionate about working with good ol' fashioned pen and paper. So today we’ll be talking about pens as a part of your everyday carry. And to help us do that, we brought in a pen expert and longtime friend, Ed Jelley!

This week on Carried Away, we discuss one of the most useful—and divisive—ways to carry your gear. Whether you call it a crossbody bag, a sling, a belt bag, or a fanny pack, slings are here to stay, and it just might be an EDC essential.

This week on Carried Away, it's all about multi-tools! We cover pros, cons, what's on the market, personal favorites, and how and why we carry them. If you’re thinking of adding one to your EDC, this episode is for you.

Eyes up! 👀 This week on Carried Away, it's time for another round of community EDC reviews! We browsed through our different groups—on Facebook, Reddit, and Discord—to highlight some awesome setups from our amazing communities. EDC Submission form: https://forms.gle/7qFX2gFBXdNEyeUHA

On a special episode of Carried Away, we’re joined by Daniel Kane, founder and Chief Product Officer at Ridge and the inventor of the @‌ridgewallet! We discuss how EDC has changed over the past decade, Daniel’s journey, his thoughts on product and design, and what’s next for Ridge.

It's time! This week on Carried Away, we’re finally talking about watches and how they fit in your everyday carry. Whether you’ve already gone down this rabbit hole or are just thinking about jumping in, this episode has something for you.

This week on Carried Away, toolmaker and toy creator Matthew Hiebert from @‌aroundsquare joins us, and he came to play with a conversation about the surprising utility of pocket toys and why people around the world have been carrying them for centuries. aroundsquare Base Knife: https://bit.ly/3wDA0Dr Code for $50 USD off: CARRIEDAWAY