Monday, December 17, 2012

Clothing Suggestions

It is vital that you have more than one change of clothes. You need to choose the correct type of clothing for your evacuation. On top of changing your food and checking to see if your gear isn't expired, you need to make sure your clothes still fit and that they are the right clothing for your condition. For children, update this every 3-6 months and shoes every time they change size- it is better to be on the larger size than smaller.

Clothing Suggestions:
Colder Climates:
Weather gloves (snow gloves)
Winter hat
Ear Muffs
Scarf
Jacket
Sweater
Snow Pants
Snow Boots
Jeans
Shorts
Sandals. You can leave these in your BOB. Make sure they are sandals that wont break easily.
Tennis shoes. Break these in!!
Socks- Several pair. Always choose comfortable socks that are thick and go mid ankle. For example, I went hiking once with those heel socks- huge mistake. First, I kept getting weed stickers cutting my ankles up, not to mention that the socks held the weed stickers inside of my sock, then, when I got home, my socks- that were the thinner material- had holes in the heels. Granted, I had owned them a while, but in my option they were relatively new as socks go. If you have to walk a long while, wear 2 pairs of socks to make it easier on your feet.
Sun hat. A hat that can keep your neck covered is important.
Visor
Bandana. This is a must. You can use it to remove large particles while purifying water, as a pot holder, dishrag, wet and put on your head to cool while walking, to wrap stuff in, to make slings in injury, if a bright color, signal someone or tie to your tent, etc. Pack several in other colors.
Vest
Swim Suit. Not needed, but if you have to go through water...
Belt. This can be a life saving item. You want to have a real sturdy leather belt that can carry a lot of strapped on wheight or be connected at the buckle to another belt to make a rope if caught in a trench. Hubby bought already cut belt "blanks" at a leather working store and attached a buckle that would hold weight for each member of the family. Each belt is long with a lot of slack or "room to grow" on each person on purpose.
Work gloves. You want something heavy duty. If you have to build a shelter, clean up a disaster, or collect fire wood, your going to want to avoid as many cuts and scrapes as possible.
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