Gear Clothing List (TEOTWAWKI Survival Situation)

[docsherm]

I have seen a metric SH@* ton of threads about bug-out-gear. I have not seen much on if/ what people carry for bug-out-clothes. I have a go-bag pack set up with the basics but though about, "What if I am at the beach?". I would not want to go into a survival situation, short or long term, wearing shorts, a t-shirt, and sandals. That just does not sound like any kind of fun. So I decided to get a small bag to attach to my go-bag with some clothes in it. I thought about changing it seasonally but decided against it. I figure if it is any type long term situation I should be ready for any season. The criteria I was thinking was clothing that was:

1. Durable- That is all I have so it MUST LAST.

2. Comfortable- I may have to b moving by foot or any other type of means and all items need to be suited for that.

3. Versatile- The clothing will have to be able to be used for any possible situation, weather, or terrain .

4. Subdued colors- Looks like regular clothing but does not stand out in nature.

5. Not a "military" looking uniform- I figure in some cases you don't want to look like some "nut" running around in MultiCam.

Here is the list that I have for my TEOTWAWKI clothing list.

This is for the area of NC and I would most likly be headed to TX.

Head Gear
- Random Ball cap (Larue, Kifaru, Cabela's)
- GrayWolf "RECCE" Boone Hat- Khaki
- Under Armour bennie- Tan
- Neck Gator- Brown

Tops
- Silk weight base layer- Tan
- TAD Gear Ranger Hoodie- Coyote (barely meets #5)
- (2) Under Armour T-shirt- Tan/Brown
- REI long sleeve shirt (cotton/poly)- Brownish/Orangeish
- Mountain Hard Wear rain/wind jacket (packable)- Brown/Black

Bottoms
- Silk weight base layer- Tan
- (2) BDU style pants (cotton/poly)- 1 OD Green / 1 Tan (Everyone wears them so it is good for #5)

Foot Wear
- (2) Silk Weight Socks- black
- (4) Under Armour Socks- Black
- Merrell Sawtooth

Gloves
- Flight Gloves (Nomex) - Tan
- Silk Weight Glove Liners- Black

Belt
- HSGI Riggers belt- Tan (it has an extra long tail on it- very handy for a strap if needed)

That is the list I have so far. Feel free to make any suggestions. I would like to see if anyone else has gone down this "rabbit hole". If so what have you come up with.

[hatidua]

in TEOTWAWKI, I agree with your assessment. That said, having been through a few hurricanes in South Florida, shorts/t-shirts are about as much as is tolerable when it's 93* and humid out.

Thankfully, I abandoned S.FL for Colorado, they can cope with that world on their own now

[Iraq Ninja]

Interesting topic

First thing that comes to mind is to not to think of any tactical kit. Thus, the riggers belt and nomex gloves are a no go. Just hardcore leather goods made for bushcraft or outdoor work.

I would go with a leather belt, and one of the best is a filson. It will outlast you and be comfortable. It can also be used as a strop, which is very important.

http://www.filson.com/products/1-1-2...Product=101114

Nomex gloves will not last long term. I get maybe 6 months out of one set with daily use. A good pair of leather cowboy style gloves will go longer.

If it is long term, you will be part of a group or you will probably be dead. I am not too bothered by the idea of having camo.

I would include my Tilley hat since it will last a long time.

In terms of long term odor control, don't waste money on the silver treated garments. It won't last. The only odor control garments I have found to work long term is the copper based socks.

I know this is just clothing, but I would highly suggest no kydex sheaths. Just leather. I have never had a leather sheath break or melt.

I bought some coyote brown snowboarder pants from Steep and Cheap that seem perfect for cold weather. Not sure of the brand though. They have 1000D codura on the knees and butt. Warm as hell and I can vent them.

[docsherm]

Don’t get me wrong, I am a great deal of stuff that is Camo. My point is I don’t want my wife and me to look like some Airsoft dorks running around in MultiCam and a Crye JPC. It would be easier to blend into the crowd. My wife has my old DCU boonie hat, she took that from me after OIF 1….That was a great hat. That is fine. I have some old BDU bottoms that have been moded and those are a must for me. Gear designed for the MIL is usually belt to last and it is camo. Now days you can’t walk down the street and not see some type of camo product. See what I mean?

[lefty719]

I have thought about this too, what clothes to bug out with. I bought some items this last year. For shirts I love Helly Hansen LIFA stuff, I wore it in the Gulf and loved it since. For pants I bought 2 pair, 1st pair is a pair of the TAD AC cargos, they are a bit noisy but they do well when wet, and I bought a pair of Crye combat pants. I also wear the Merril Sawtooths, just the best boots I have had in a long while. As for socks I like thorlos with a liner. Hats vary, but a boonie seems like a requirement, and a ball cap. A balaclava and a shemagh. Gloves for me are my OR ProMods(winter), and a couple pair of flight gloves. Coat/jacket again, TAD for me. A ranger and a Spectre. Snow gear I have tora boras, an old pair of Marmot pants.

Various other items. Obviously I cant keep all this in a BOB, so they sit in or near the closet.

[docsherm]

I keep this list of stuff in a small duffle bag in my truck. This list is what I have with me all of the time. It is not my entire supply of stuff. This list is meant to be the items to get you from one place to another. I do have more items of clothing that are stored away. I was thinking about this when I was packing for the family trip over XMAS. That is when IO came up with this list and it stays in my truck all of the time.


Iraq Ninja-
As for leather belts; I prefer the thicker nylon ones. It seems that my daily wear leather belts do not last more than a year. They always get all messed up where I carry my gun and mag pouch. I also do not like the “slimy” feel that leather has when it gets wet or how it stretches.

[markm]

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As for leather belts; I prefer the thicker nylon ones. It seems that my daily wear leather belts do not last more than a year. They always get all messed up where I carry my gun and mag pouch. I also do not like the “slimy” feel that leather has when it gets wet or how it stretches.

That's my main reason for going away from leather.... waterproof.

[Tortuga]

One way to have technical clothing kit without looking like a HSLD billboard is to look at one of the original incarnations of the PCU. As built up by Patagonia, all but maybe one piece of the 16 piece kit was and still is off the shelf stuff. You can mix and match the kit to your specific needs and get it in "normal" colors.

[MIKE G]

Arcteryx solid color LEAF and civi items plus Crye Precision field pants (until the talos stuff comes in solids), smartwool socks, and I am still up in the air about boots. For now it would be Merrells but I would like to go with something in full leather.

Heavy duty, designed for the mission, and relatively discreet if paired/selected appropriately.

[ST911]

People tend to overthink this stuff and get wrapped up in the gear axle.

I prep for getting stuck in truck stops or rest stops during blizzards, leaving home in case of tornado/fire/flood, and walking out of the backcountry after burying my ride in a ravine or mudhole. I've been stranded in places far from home at times. At others, I've had to grab what was in reach and leave home for awhile.

Packed in my go-bags are extras of what I wear I every day. Durable khaki cargos, something comfortable up top, sport-hikers, wool socks, and something to keep the sun off my melon. Weights and layers are adjusted appropriately. Add some hygiene options to clean up and feel human again. I also have stuff to protect my eyes and my hands.

It's all non-descript stuff I can walk among the masses in at a mall, at church, or in crowds without sticking out. It's adjusted by weight and layers for seasonal considerations. Not a lick of it is camoflage, and I endeavor to keep it decidedly non-mil in appearance otherwise.

Nomex gloves suck at protecting your hands in harsh conditions. Durable work gloves are a must.

I'll add another vote for the Filson belt. On me now is my 1-1/2" double-thick, and has been for a few years now. No rot, stretch, or warp, and still rugged after doing a variety of things.