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 | 3 Problems with Most Post-Workout Products On The Market |
1. Most brands are serving you a glass that is only 30% full by offering you a BCAA only product at a critical time when your body craves a full spectrum amino acid profile that has all nine essential amino acids in order to fully support muscle building.* 
 2. New research on individuals who train with weights shows that during a 1.5 – 2 hour workout the human body does not burn enough glycogen to justify supplementing with fast-acting carbs post workout for the majority of us.* 
 3. They are loaded with artificial flavors, colors, and low-quality ingredients.

 | About Dr. Kaleb Redden, aka Doc Thor | Dr. Kaleb Redden DO, ABFP, CAQSM, CRP is a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician specializing in non-operative management of orthopedic injury in pediatric and adult patients including shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, wrist, ankle, neck and back injuries. He also has special training in the use of ultrasound for diagnostic and interventional purposes, including minimally invasive procedures and targeted injections. Along with treatment of both acute and chronic injury, Dr. Redden is highly trained in sports performance and sports nutrition with a special interest in fitness. He is also a certified ring-side physician and combat sports medicine specialist currently serving as the deputy commissioner and chief medical officer for the Idaho Athletic Commission. 

Dr. Redden is one of the team physicians for Mountain View High School, local Idaho rodeos, Idaho Steelheads semi-professional hockey, UFC MMA, Bellator MMA, Kaged Muscle Fitness (which includes professional MMA fighters), Olympic gymnasts, collegiate and professional football players, professional power lifters, and bodybuilders. 

 Dr. Redden completed his sports medicine fellowship at the Idaho Sports Medicine Institute where he cared for athletes connected to Boise State University, Capital High School, and the Onward Shay marathon, as well as fighters with the UFC and Kaged Muscle Athletes. He served as a chief resident at the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho and was the founder and president of the sports medicine club for his medical school, Pacific Northwest University of Health Science. He completed his bachelor's degrees in exercise science and chemistry at Utah State University, where he also competed as a student athlete.

The Truth About Vaccines Featuring: Lies, Coverups, Google, Censorship, and the Whistleblower of the Year: Zach Vorhies (Part 2)

In part 2 of this 3 part interview, Charlene interviews the Google Whistleblower - Zach Vorhies - about Google and Big Tech and their attack on our freedoms and assault on the truth.

Learn more about Natural Healing and Immune System Boosting

Because of Zach, we now have proof that Google has been hiding the truth about cancer and vaccines and so much more from us in their search results. What can we do about this? Join Zach and Charlene and learn more! 
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Global VPN Use Is Booming But So Is Cyber-Censorship

• Author Joanne Jordan

Net-savvy users consider VPNs a necessity these days. Can you afford to connect to the internet without using a Virtual Private Network? In restrictive countries like Russia, the UAE, and China the government imposes bans on certain types of content which they deem subversive or not in the nation's interest. Whether you're there for business or pleasure, in both cases you may experience difficulties accessing a staggering number of websites. VoIP services like Skype and WhatsApp are blocked, along with gambling sites, Netflix US, Twitter, Instagram, Xing, and Wikipedia pages, to name but a few. There are numerous reasons why netizens have started to use VPNs. The most basic thing a VPN does is that it protects your system from spam, malware, viruses, and other digital threats. In addition to that

• VPNs provide a certain level of anonymity. The user can exercise their inalienable right to voice an opinion without dreading a backlash from government agencies or corporations. Secure servers keep communication private.
  
• Instead of your own unique identifier, the IP address of the VPN server is provided. This prevents websites and applications from knowing your geographic location and from sending you targeted advertisements.
  
• VPNs protect the identity of the user and prohibit unauthorized access to the user’s personal information and transactions.
  
• VPNs hide sensitive data like bank details, passwords, and credit card numbers.
  
• VPNs provide companies a secure network which can be used by all employees.
  

Why VPN censorship is increasing all over the world
As VPN use expands around the globe, governments have started to realize that this technology aims to impede control over their citizens. China alone cannot be blamed for a ‘Rise of Digital Authoritarianism’: according to a report by the nonprofit group Freedom House (which surveyed over sixty countries), roughly 40 percent of those nations experienced crackdowns on digital freedoms. But even with the deterioration of internet freedom suffered in countries like Cambodia, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Venezuela, the report found that with its 'Great Firewall' model of digital control, "China reached new extremes with the implementation of extensive Cybersecurity Laws and upgraded surveillance technology." - Usually, a government will only ban foreign VPN service providers as they typically do not conform to the prevailing law of that nation. They generally allow local VPN providers to function and provide their services. However, local VPNs cannot offer the same quality and level of security as international providers and more often than not will monitor the internet activity of their clients.
How to use VPNs to keep yourself safe online
Let's take China as an example which has threatened to ban all VPNs back in 2018 and has already clamped down on services such as Dropbox, Gmail, Facebook, and YouTube. There are just a few VPN companies that are able to bypass this ban. If you enter China, you may not be able to access any VPN sites there. The best thing to do is to have a VPN pre-installed before you cross the border. While governments try to keep people from using VPNs, tech-savvy users come up with ways to bypass restrictions and stay connected. If you live in a country where it’s legal to use a VPN, make sure you compare some well-reviewed VPNs and get the best one. While there are free VPNs out there, it’s hard to trust them. Most free VPNs either provide low service quality or keep track of your data.
Reasons why using free proxies is a bad idea.
As with free VPNs, the operators of an open proxy web server need to recover their costs. They can do this by injecting ads into your traffic or by selling your data to advertisers. Either way, there is no incentive for online proxy sites to keep your browsing fast, secure, and anonymous. A VPN server needs more permissions on the local device than a simple web proxy and as a result, usually requires users to install a separate app. However, to use a proxy, every single application might need to be configured separately, and changing the desired proxy server location might require a complete reconfiguration. Not all proxy servers are malicious by nature, but it can be tough to separate the dangerous from the harmless.

1. Speed issues

Thousands of people are using the same proxies. In all likelihood, the proxy-relay is choked with connections. Therefore it cannot give you the reliable connectivity you expect. If you're dealing with e-commerce platforms or online streaming websites like Netflix, then you might as well call it a day. What you need are high-quality proxies which are not flooded with free connections.

2. Server trouble

It is not uncommon for proxies to operate on a single server. This means that each choked proxy is on an overloaded server, which is basically getting strangled by connections. Expect to experience throttled bandwidth when routing your connection through them.

3. Lack of access to specific websites

Many of the free proxies have spammers exploiting them, and frequently they end up on blacklists. This means that even if you just want to do some shopping, you will get blacklisted by the website. When using a very common proxy address, you are likely to fail to connect.

4. The Hackers

Cybersecurity threats are growing like weeds. Nowadays, no one is surprised to hear that several million social security numbers ended up on the Darkweb. Sure, software companies are always trying to patch loopholes, but they're usually one step behind the skilled cybercriminal. Sooner or later you will fall prey to a phishing scam or malware when using a free proxy. In fact, by opening the communication between you and the proxy, you are basically inviting anyone on the other side on to your device. This can result in significant privacy breaches such as keystroke loggers.

5. Breached privacy

Quite possibly the worst thing is the free personal data that you are delivering to the proxy provider. While you are relaying your connection through the proxy site, they will see all your device information along with whatever you are up to online. It should be evident that this is a critical security compromise.
There is a reason why cybersecurity experts recommend using only trusted proxies with reliable 'no logging' policies. This means that the company does not observe or record your online activity. At the same time, it will not access your device or record any device particulars. We all need to be more conscious of our online footprints. From casual internet user to business executive, a VPN can make a tremendous difference when it comes to online safety. Make sure you stay protected and secure across all of your devices.

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** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) ** Baltimore, Maryland — Several Baltimore Police Officers were in the intersection of Baltimore and Gay Streets at 10:29 p.m. on May 29, 2020, limiting eastbound traffic, when a vehicle pulled up to the intersection and began to head northbound through the intersection.

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Sgt. Graig Higley put his hands up in an attempt to get the vehicle to stop because the light was red. At that time, the vehicle accelerated towards Sgt. Higley, who moved out of the way to prevent being hit. The vehicle then proceeded through the intersection, made a u-turn, and then proceeded towards Sgt. Higley again. Two officers (Sgt. Graig Higley and P.O. Terry Love) then drew their weapons and pointed them at the vehicle, ordering the driver to get out. The driver (the Involved Citizen) got out of the car and stated “shoot me” and then she sat on the ground. While on the ground, Sgt. Higley closed the driver side door to prevent the Involved Citizen from returning to her vehicle. 

 At that time, the Involved Citizen spat at Sgt. Higley. Additional officers were called to assist. While awaiting other officers, the Involved Citizen stood up and walked towards Sgt. Higley. After thrusting her hands towards Sgt. Higley, he grabbed her arm in attempt to place her under arrest. Once Sgt. Higley grabbed her arm, the Involved Citizen struck Sgt. Higley in the face. Officer Terry Love then attempted to restraint the Involved Citizen, but she broke free and struck Sgt. Higley in the face again. At which time, Officer Terry Love struck the Involved Citizen in the face, with a closed fist, causing her to fall to the ground. The Involved Citizen was subsequently taken into custody with the assistance of several other officers. Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office said the officer will not be charged. 

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The Rock Almighty Devotional, Praise, and Worship with Stryper

From CDM

“In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him” (Ephesians 3:12).

Boldness is being able to go before God without a sense of guilt, condemnation, or inferiority. In Christ, we possess boldness and confidence. 

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Jesse Duplantis Ministries Featuring: Voice of the Covenant Bible Study Part 13 | Cathy Duplantis and From The Kingdom Of Darkness

In today’s Bible Study, we will look at another great statement from the Word of God from John 2:5.

From The Kingdom Of Darkness

• Author Agwom Izang Itse

From the Kingdom of Darkness. Col 1:12-14; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the legacy of the holy people in light: Who hath conveyed us from the intensity of haziness, and hath made an interpretation of us into the realm of his dear Son:
In whom we have recovery through his blood, even the absolution of sins:
Numerous things have occurred in this world, demise goes to the individuals who pause, accidental when nor where nor even how it comes, yet it goes to all. Numerous Ministers, of Gods Testimony, of His Son Jesus, are crying with severe tears for the dead and the loss of numerous who have passed on with no expectation of Salvation through the dismissal of the Blood of the Lamb. Reparation for them is far proceeded to be not, at this point accessible to them, whom have settled on their choice to follow bogus divine beings into time everlasting. These Ministers of the reality of the situation are not to blame for the lost that have kicked the bucket, yet the issue lyes with those that picked haziness as opposed to light. The individuals who have passed on in wrongdoing must likewise be brought up in transgression to be partaker of the judgment of man. There is no flaw in the priests of truth, they have carried out their responsibility to God and man to convey reality.
2Co 4:5 (Wesley) For we lecture not ourselves, yet Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your hirelings for the well being of Jesus. The issue isn't in us, neither in the principle they get notification from us. We lecture not ourselves – As capable either to illuminate, or pardon, or bless you. Be that as it may, Jesus Christ – As your lone insight, honesty, purification. Also, ourselves your hirelings – Ready to do the meanest workplaces. For the good of Jesus – Not for respect, intrigue, or joy. The Father hath made an interpretation of us into the realm of his dear Son. "Translated" has two explicit implications, 1.The interpretation of the body, as noted in sacred text. To shoulder, convey or expel starting with one spot then onto the next. To expel or pass on to paradise, as a person, without death.
"By confidence Enoch was deciphered, that he ought not see demise. Heb 16."

2. Interpreted as of the soul.

Those hence made an interpretation of as to state, are likewise changed as to character. This is a change from the lustful psyche to the brain of Christ. A difference in mentality an adjustment in your points of view an adjustment in heart.
There are numerous that trust Col 1:12-14, is expressing that Christians, who have been made an interpretation of, are safe to assault by Satan and the powers of Darkness, this is a confusion and perilous conviction. The interpretation referenced here is interpretation of the dead soul to a live soul and not the passing of the body. An interpretation from a realm of untruths and duplicity to the Kingdom of Light and Truth. From being a hireling to Satan to the Servant of the Lord God Almighty. From being a captive to sin to being the Sons of God. Insofar as the Body is alive, it is an objective for Satan and the realm of Darkness. Still don't accept? Take a gander at Paul for instance; 2Co 12:7-10; And in case I ought to be magnified above measure through the wealth of the disclosures, there was given to me a thistle in the substance, the dispatcher of Satan to buffet me, in case I ought to be commended above measure.
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it may withdraw from me.
Furthermore, he said unto me, My elegance is adequate for thee: for my quality is made flawless in shortcoming. Most happily in this way will I rather wonder in my ailments, that the intensity of Christ may settle upon me. Along these lines I enjoy illnesses, in censures, in necessities, in oppressions, in bothers for the well being of Christ: for when I am feeble, at that point am I solid. Paul was an evangelist to the gentiles, of which we as a whole are. "What's more, in case I ought to be commended above measure through the bounty of the disclosures" this entry is expressing that Paul, to be kept Humble, as we may be, was given a bug, to keep Him in Humbleness. The Word "disclosures" was not the Book of Revelations, yet otherworldly understanding into reality of the Gospel. Paul expresses this twice, "in case I ought to be magnified above measure." Thou we have all insight and information into the sacred writings we are altogether despite everything living in this realm of murkiness. John 17:16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 2Co 4:3-4 But in the event that our gospel be stowed away, it is covered up to them that are lost:
In whom the divine force of this world hath blinded the psyches of them which accept not, in case the light of the superb good news of Christ, who is the picture of God, should sparkle unto them. I wish to take a gander at, 2Co 4:3-4, for a second, particularly the words,"In whom the divine force of this world hath blinded the psyches of them which accept not" "the lord of this world," " is Satan." If we look in the book of Revelations, after the letters to the holy places we see an example that is upsetting. Beginning with part 6 there is no notice of the Church until some other time in the prophecy's. This is upsetting provided that you saw, even thou the prediction's of disclosures are as yet available to all, nobody gives any consideration to them. The Bible is as yet available however man, not quite the same as today, who are fixated on prescience, won't hear any longer of Scripture, or overlooks it. Why? 1. The Church is Gone. The proclaiming of the gospel has changed course from the gentiles to the Jews, hence the 144,000 fixed Jews. The hours of the gentiles has been satisfied. Which isn't to state that the gentiles can't at present atone however that prescience must be satisfied as it is composed. Fire up 11:3 And I will give power unto my two observers, and they will forecast a thousand 200 and threescore days, dressed in rough clothing.

2. The realm of murkiness has grabbed hold around the world. Fire up 11:10 And they that abide upon the earth will cheer over them, and make joyful, and will send blessings to each other; on the grounds that these two prophets tormented them that harped on the earth.
3. Everybody is distracted with self protection. Fire up 6:15-17, And the rulers of the earth, and the incredible men, and the rich men, and the main commanders, and the strong men, and each bondman, and each liberated individual, concealed themselves in the caves and in the stones of the mountains; And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and conceal us from the substance of him that sitteth on the position of royalty, and from the fierceness of the Lamb: For the extraordinary day of his anger is come; and who will have the option to stand?
4. Since man has dismissed reality, God has blinded them, so they can't see. 2Th 2:11-12 And for this reason God will send them solid daydream, that they ought to accept an untruth: That they all may be accursed who accepted not reality, however had joy in corruption.

Fire up 16:9 And men were burned with extraordinary warmth, and reviled the name of God, which hath control over these infections: and they atoned not to give him greatness.
In this statement,"Who hath conveyed us from the intensity of dimness", "power" isn't in the Greek language but instead means, the capacity of, Faculty of the brain, as showed by a specific method of activity; as the intensity of reasoning, looking at and judging; the thinking powers. "give commission" That is to mean, the capacity to control our reasoning, our brain and soul. We have been interpreted from the control of the methods for murkiness to the methods for Jesus Christ and His reasoning. Exemplary nature and Goodness and Truth is the Kingdom of God. We have been conveyed from the ruler of haziness, [Satan] who, by methods for transgression and un-conviction, keeps men in numbness, bad habit, and hopelessness. Has humankind become so visually impaired that they can't see? Have you additionally gotten blinded by the passing and obliteration of the previous hardly any years that Satan has likewise blinded your eyes to reality of Biblical Prophecy? What are you looking for that Jesus can't supply? Consider it.

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by Matt Hogan

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Presented are a variety of drills to improve individual skills for the beginner and the accomplished players. Many of these drills we use with our 3rd graders and we used when coaching college players.  Each drill is designed to improve a specific skill from groundballs, offense, defense, and other.  Some of these can be worked on alone while others are group work.  Book this course.....

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Dr. Eric Berg Featuring: Is Your Urine Smelling Like Burnt Popcorn?

So, your urine smells like burnt popcorn—why is this happening, and is it bad? Find out.

I recently had a question from someone wondering why their urine smells like burnt popcorn. Let’s cover why this could happen.

A strong urine odor that’s similar to burnt popcorn could mean that you’re making a lot of ketones. You’re not making too many to put you in ketoacidosis. But, you’re making a high amount, which is also concentrated. 

 This typically happens after a person has been fasting for 16-20 hours. You may especially have smelly urine when you first wake up in the morning because your urine is more concentrated.  If your urine smells like popcorn, this is not necessarily a bad thing. It could just mean that you’re in some pretty hard-core ketosis. It means that what you’re doing is working. 

You can even test your urine or blood to really see this.  
What you can do: 
1. Adjust your protein (you may be consuming too much protein)  
2. Adjust your fluids (consume more fluids)

Police Activity on US Sports Net Presented By Tactical Workouts Featuring: Bodycam Footage From Fired Atlanta Officers After Arrest Of College Students

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Two police officers have been fired and three others placed on desk duty over excessive use of force. Police identified the fired officers as Investigator Ivory Streeter, who was hired in December 2003, and Investigator Mark Gardner, who was hired in August 1997. Friends identified the two as 20-year-old Spelman College student Teniyah PilgrIm and 22-year-old Messiah Young, a graduate of Morehouse College. Pilgrim was detained and later released at the scene without charges. Young was taken to Grady hospital and released Sunday morning. He was initially charged with fleeing the scene and driving with an expired license, but the mayor later ordered those charges to be dropped. 

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Survival Tips - How To Build The Best EDC Kit

• Author Kelli Warner

An Every Day Carry Kit, or EDC, is comprised of the everyday carry gear, including emergency essentials, that you might need to face challenges or dangers, that come between you and home. In the strictest sense, we all take an EDC kit with us each day. Our wallet or purse, keys, money, cell phone; these are the things we've decided we need each day to ensure that we can do what we need to do and get home safely. But is it everything you need?
Identifying Your Everyday Carry Gear Needs
If only we knew exactly what situations we would face on a given day, we would never leave our house unprepared. There are no warnings given for disasters. You have to try to anticipate your needs before they arrive. Your daily routine can give you some ideas about the types of situations for which you need to be prepared.
Where do you live? Do you live in an urban, suburban, or country community? Or do you live so far out in the boonies that, without a four-wheel-drive truck, you'd need a 72-hour pack to make it home alive?
Work environment? You may live in a gated community but work in a dangerous part of town. Consider where you'll be spending time, especially outside of your car, as a part of determining likely risk.
Long commute? People who commute long distances have a higher likelihood of certain challenges like car trouble, or dangers such as car accidents.
Responsible for others? If you often have children with you, you may need to consider their needs as a part of you every day carry gear.
Unique medical needs? Do you suffer from a food allergy, bee allergy, asthma, high blood pressure or diabetes? Rescue medications like back up inhalers, epi-pens, blood pressure medicine, insulin, and needles would need to be a part of every kit you prepare.
Assessing What Challenges or Dangers You Are Likely to Face?
There are three types of scenarios for which you need to be prepared.
Challenges: common situations like a flat tire or a dark parking lot, a power outage; things that won't kill you, but a little preparation goes a long way toward making things easier.
Threats: a personal attack, car accident, injury, or an opportunity to help another person with one of these scenarios.
Catastrophes: Terrorist attack, natural disaster, rioting, getting lost or breaking down way out in the wilderness, anything that results in a major disruption to routine, or makes it necessary for you to survive on your own, at least for a time.
You know your routine. Only you can identify your unique needs and likely threats. It's important to be prepared, but if you try to prepare for every single emergency that could ever arise, you could end up with an EDC kit that's so enormous you never have it with you. The very best everyday carry gear is the gear you actually have on you when the need arises.
The Difference Between an EDC, a GHB, and a Bug Out Bag
If your initial instinct is to over-prepare, relax. At least you're on the right track. There are several types of emergency kits that are valuable to have around, and they all serve slightly different purposes. A Get Home Bag, or GHB, carries a little more equipment than you would want to carry on your person and is designed to do exactly what the name implies, get you home. Another type of emergency kit, called a Bug Out Bag, or BOB, and is as much as you can carry (within reason) and is designed to give you everything you need to survive up to a week. The weight limit recommendation for a Bug Out Bag is 1/3 of a man's body weight and 1/4 of a woman's.
  Click Here For Instant Access To Tactical Workouts! Preparing for eventualities with all three of these types of kits in mind can allow you to prepare efficiently and give you ultimate peace of mind. You could think of it this way: Your everyday carry gear is designed to get you to your Get Home Bag. Your GHB is designed to get you to your Bug Out Bag. And your BOB is designed to support you through a minimum of a week in the wilderness, should the need arise. Best case scenario, you never need a GHB or a BOB, but it's nice to have them. An EDC kit, however, you are almost certain to need at least a couple of times a year.
What To Carry In Your Every Day Carry Kit
There are many recommended items that you might want to carry as a part of your EDC kit. Based on the risk assessment that you've already performed, you'll need to choose the items that best help you meet those needs.
Must Have Items:
Self Defense - a knife, box cutter, credit card knife, tactical pen – any item that you can use to defend yourself.
Fire – Lighter – windproof is best, waterproof matches, fire starting kit. Depending on the size of the kit you're creating, you can choose the size. But at a minimum, you should have at least one way to start a fire.
Light – Flashlight – You may end up with several different light sources, stored in different places, and in different kits. But you should always have some source of light on you at all times. If nothing else, a mini flashlight on your key chain is a must.
Compass – this could easily be incorporated with an analog watch, rather than as a separate piece of equipment. What you can't count as a compass is the GPS in your cell phone. In the event of infrastructure failure, one of the first things you'll lose is your cell service. You need an old fashioned, magnetic compass, either integrated into your analog watch, or by itself.
Cordage – a box of unflavored floss, a paracord bracelet, a bundle of paracord, or even replacing your shoelaces with paracord – too many situations will require some type of cordage. Don't be without it.
Shelter – Mylar blankets are the easiest and lightest choice for very small kits. As you develop larger, more advanced GHBs, or BOBs, you can incorporate better shelter. But a Mylar blanket or two will go a long way in a pinch.
First Aid Kit – This can be as simple as a few bandaids, a couple of alcohol pads, and some antibiotic, or as evolved as a full fledged First Aid Kit, complete with a defibrillator. Consider the other kits you're preparing, and carry what you think you'll need. First aid items you may want to consider, even for a small kit, include: band aids, bandages, alcohol, antibiotic, antacids, ibuprofen or acetaminophen, and certainly must include any personal rescue medications.
Food – or more correctly, a way to get food. At a minimum, a couple of fishing hooks in your daily wear hat, or folded into a piece of aluminum foil in your wallet, or a small medicine bottle full of supplies, you choose. These can be combined with your floss for fishing line.
Cash – You should always have at least some cash that is for emergency use only. It's probably a good idea to store it separately from your normal funds.
Should Have Items:
Items you should incorporate into your everyday carry gear, if you can. If necessary, use this list to begin putting together a Get Home Bag.
Small pill bottle filled with Vaseline - Vaseline (or any petroleum based jelly) has variety of uses including treating chapped lips and hands, cuts and scrapes, and for use as a fire accelerant
Cotton balls - first aid uses and as tinder for starting a fire
Weatherproof matches or Fire Striker
Battery – at least AA size. Maybe you already have one in your flashlight, but carry spares if at all possible. They come in handy for other things, too, like starting fires.
Small wire saw – This can be included as part of a credit card size multi-tool, to cut down on the amount of gear you have to carry.
Fishing supplies – a couple of fishing hooks in your daily wear hat, or folded into a piece of aluminum foil in your wallet, or a small medicine bottle full of supplies, you choose.
Food - hard candies, a bullion cube, anything to give you calories and a morale boost. The more the better, within reason.
Water purification – Whether tablets or a filtration system, something to get you clean water in a pinch. There are straw sized filtration systems.
Multi-tool – either full sized, or a credit card multi-tool that you carry in your wallet.
Whistle – For signaling, scaring away wild animals, or human attackers
Super Glue – comes in mini tubes and can serve a variety of purposes, including minor repairs, first aid, and as a fire accelerant.
Nice to Have Items:
A few things that it would be nice to have, if you can fit it in. If it won't fit in your everyday carry gear, this could be the beginnings of a great Get Home Bag.
Small address book – in the event that you lose the use of your cell phone, you'll need the emergency contact information for those closest to you. Include in it, any other information you might have difficulty calling to mind under stressful situations.
Shoes – a spare pair, in case you have to walk a long way. Hiking boots would be preferable. This is especially important for women, who might be wearing heels when they discover the need to walk.
Larger knife or weapon – Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Bright Yellow Poncho – good for weather protection and easier to spot.
Stainless steel water bottle or thermos – This can also be used as your kit container, as a weapon, or just to keep some water in.
Food – One or more high calorie energy bars or protein bars, enough to get you through a few hours of stress, at least.
Finding The Right Container For Your EDC Kit
Once you've assessed your needs, and chosen the items you can and will carry on you every day, it's time to figure out how to carry it. There are a couple of ways to go. The typical method is to get a small container and fit your gear inside. You'll need to choose a container size based on how you'll be carrying your kit. If you have a briefcase or purse, you can accommodate a larger size. If it must go in your pocket, you'll have to use a smaller container and be more creative in the way you carry anything that doesn't fit.
Metal box – If you can find something metal that fits your needs, a metal container is optimal. It will hold its shape and maintain a water tight seal better than some plastic containers. If necessary, you could also use it to cook with. Altoids tins are a popular choice, especially for an in-your-pocket EDC kit, though it is limiting in its size.
Plastic – The advantage of a plastic container is how easy it can be to find one in a size that fits your needs. Rubbermaid style containers come in a variety of sizes and are inexpensive. The downside is the lid can sometimes be too easy to remove; you may have to seal it with some duct tape.
Organization pack - Commercial EDC organizational packs are available in a number of sizes, designed specifically to help you organize your essential Every Day Carry Gear.
Wearing your gear – You can distribute your gear throughout your clothing, using cargo pants pockets, your hat, key ring, wallet, a chain or lanyard, etc. Women are at a distinct advantage because they are expected to carry a purse, and by simply carrying a slightly larger one they can accommodate many more items with little trouble. Men can improve their carrying abilities, depending on their work dress code, by wearing cargo pants with a number of pockets, or carrying a briefcase or small backpack with them to work. (Maybe now is the time to consider purchasing that ultra trendy man purse you've been secretly eyeing.)
Self-Contained Kit - Your container could also be a part of your kit. A thermos or metal container that can be used for cooking, etc. The only downside to this container is that you still have to figure out how to carry it with you every day.
The Best EDC Kit
There's what you should carry, and then there's what you will carry. The very best Every Day Carry kit is the one you have with you when you need it, and includes the knowledge to use the gear you've carried. All the preparation in the world doesn't do you any good, if you don't have your gear or don't know how to use it. So be realistic in your risk assessment, practical in your kit assembly (remember you can assemble a GHB and BOB, as well, you don't have to carry everything every minute), learn to use the items you've chosen, and be faithful in carrying your Every Day Carry Gear, every day!

Kelli is the owner of www.EverydayCarryGear.com and publisher of "How To Build The Best EDC Kit", one of the many articles designed to educate and help you the reader be prepared and ready for action in whatever survival situation you could find yourself in. If you enjoyed this article, I recommend heading over to website for some more great reads.

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