8 of the best EDC brands for men

Whether it’s wallets, stationery, pocket knives or other pieces of everyday carry that you’re interested in, there is certainly no shortage of brands out there to get your fix from.

Check out our pick of 8 of the best EDC brands for men below:


MACHINE ERA CO

Originally founded back in 2013, Machine Era Co’s two man team (Ryan & Adam) are designers, innovators, craftsmen, machinists, and a few other things to boot. That gives them the unique ability to craft EDC products from concept to completion- a process they are pretty obsessive about. Machine Era Co are dedicated to crafting the highest quality machined everyday carry items which includes wallets, pens and more.


SILIPAC

Offering a great selection of EDC pieces for brilliant prices, Silipac are an essential addition to our list of the best EDC brands here at The Coolector. Whether it’s their awesome Mag Beads or Pocket Knives, you’re sure to find something for your own everyday carry line up upon their well-stocked digital shelves.


BEXAR GOODS CO

BEXAR (pronounced Bear) Goods Co. first started out as an outlet to create leather products that they wanted to use themselves.  Their vision is to craft high quality carry goods that can journey the world with you, and develop character and charm from the environment and adventures you take them on. Bexar are firm believers in ruggedness, simplicity, durability, and timelessness and this shines through in all their EDC essentials from wallets to watch straps.


HARD GRAFT

It all began in 2007 for Hard Graft with one single laptop sleeve that they designed, handmade and published online. Since that day they have been growing a healthy, strong and long lasting brand organically and now boast one of the most impressive lineups of luxury EDC wares anywhere out there. Their mission is to bring you products with depth. Products that they give time to develop into something good. A brand with a timeless nature.


JAMES BRAND

Take classic knives and pocket tools, edit out everything unessential, and precision machine them using the most cutting-edge tech available—that’s the process behind The James Brand’s award-winning lineup of everyday carry essentials and the reason why they’re one of our favourite brands here at Coolector HQ. Their pocket knives are cast using ultra-durable stainless steel and titanium, meaning they’re good for a lifetime of quick fixes, emergencies, and everyday use.


NOCS DESIGN

Headphones are an essential part of most men’s EDC lineup nowadays and they don’t come much sleeker or more minimalist than the ones from the guys at Nocs Design. They design audio products that combine simple, minimalist design with impeccable quality and robustness. Wholly committed to superior sound, they have spent years entrenched in the music industry, admiring and collaborating with some of the best musical talent there is.


URBAN EDC SUPPLY

Urban EDC Supply are everyday carry gear fanatics and they are focused on bringing you the most unique and highest quality pocket tools out there. Knives, multitools, pens, flashlights, pocket organisers, bottle openers – they have got all your EDC gear requirements covered. Offering gear from brands both big and small, we’re always gravitating back to digital shelves to see what new gear these guy have got in stock.


BELLROY

Bellroy select their materials for all their top notch EDC offerings based on a balance of functionality, durability and their ability to age gracefully. They are also committed to making them environmentally sustainable – using fabrics made from recycled and plant-derived materials, and sourcing leathers with the least environmental impact. So, if you want an EDC brand you can feel good about, Bellroy should be one of your first ports of call.


Leo Davie