tyburn
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Post by tyburn on Jan 12, 2017 1:05:54 GMT 10
I was wondering what people are doing in the way of clothing preps / favourite prepping clothing?
I'm very much a jeans and T-shirt for every occasion kinda guy (I reckon that would describe what I'm wearing at least 90% of the year), although do also have some of the flash breathable, self-wicking, quick-dry etc etc type outdoor gear too. I actually rarely wear it though, as it seems that my plain jeans, jackets etc do the job just as well.
So, what sort of gear do you have or would like for a SHTF situation?
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Post by Ammo9 on Jan 12, 2017 8:44:36 GMT 10
I wear 5.11 taclite pro pants, salomon hiking shoes and a t shirt most days.
If its above 35 and I'm doing anything important I'll wear shorts and thongs.
If I'm going to a social event or out for a drink, I'll dress appropriate to the weather and venue.
I'm in the process of upgrading my taclite pro pants and shirts to something better, more comfortable and functional and better quality. I've settled on crye precision, I'll test the pants out when the arrive then get a few more and a shirt if I like them. These will be my SHTF clothing also, no camo but earth tones and greys.
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Post by Joey on Jan 12, 2017 9:18:13 GMT 10
Have you found a place with good pricing in the 5.11 and crye clothes?
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Post by Ammo9 on Jan 12, 2017 9:23:33 GMT 10
I bought all my 5.11 clothing from lapolicegear around 5 years ago. Still going strong.
I just ordered the crye stuff direct from their website and used auspost mailforwarding because the australian reseller is ridiculously expensive.
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Post by Ammo9 on Jan 12, 2017 11:40:32 GMT 10
Oh just a point on the Salomon shoes... they're amazing. I wore my last ones most days for 3 years, through NT, VIC, FNQ and Vietnam. On boats, in the bush and in the concrete jungle.
A little slippery on wet urban surfaces but nearly every hiking shoe is unfortunately.
Super comfy, I bought new ones in the christmas sales because the grip under the ball of my foot is wearing down and I wanted to swap them out before they were properly stuffed so I could put them aside as a spare pair.
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Post by blueshoes on Jan 12, 2017 11:42:47 GMT 10
Are those synthetic or natural fabrics?
I am trying to find clothes made from natural woven fabrics because my knit and lycra/stretch blends (e.g. tshirts) rarely last past a year or two of washing machine spin cycles/being hung up in sunlight.
If we end up in a war or recession, you want your clothes to last...
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Post by Ammo9 on Jan 12, 2017 11:50:29 GMT 10
Well my taclite pro pants are 65% polyester 35% cotton, and as I say I've been wearing them for about 5 years. I have three pairs, two flavours of tan and a green. The green is called "tundra", basically it's a green that looks like a dark brown in some lights. The green gets worn the most and is still fine.
The Crye G3 field pants are a 50/50 NY-CO mix, so fairly similar also.
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Post by shinester on Jan 12, 2017 12:55:20 GMT 10
Lowa combat boots [they're superb] and whatever else is applicable. I'm going to try not to stand out unless it's appropriate to do so.
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Post by Joey on Jan 12, 2017 16:00:18 GMT 10
I use my old workbooks from work for my hunting/bush work. Steel cap, good soles worn in, side zips, They are Oliver boots
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Post by myrrph on Jan 12, 2017 17:02:32 GMT 10
from office to home...
Nike basketball berms, Decathalon dri-fit t-shirt, New Balance Track shoes. Under Armour Drawstring bag with PSK.
Once home, its pretty much everyday wear. Jeans, Berms, sandals, Tshirts, etc. Combat Boots? yeah ... got those issued when I went into Army Reserve. Together with 3 sets of pixel uniforms.
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Post by Morgo on Jan 12, 2017 17:57:19 GMT 10
I have several of the 5.11 Stryke pants in various flavors ((brown, khaki, green). My favourite are the battle brown, super comfy and useful design. They also don't stand out, I'll wear them everywhere www.511tactical.com.au/stryke-pant-flex-tac.htmlOtherwise jeans mostly I wear boots most of the time and have several pairs. Shirts vary a lot though I've taken to wearing plain black tee shirts a lot of late (bought a heap to travel with being black was easier to go a few days of use between washing )
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Post by graynomad on Jan 12, 2017 18:14:13 GMT 10
Well, in summer on the average day I wear nothing, not even shoes (sorry, too much information ) Shorts and steel caps if working, maybe a shirt, depends on the type of work. Shorts, steel caps, and shirt if going into town. Long daks (cargo style) and good shirt if I have to frock up, maybe once a year.
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Post by Joey on Jan 12, 2017 18:50:24 GMT 10
The problem I find when looking g for a good set of trousers to wear out and about doing stuff like hunting and whatnot where I'll be climbing, squatting, crawling etc is finding something with plenty of room in the crotch. So far I have found only army issue pants to be able to fox this problem, so what do you guys recommend? As $100 for a pair of 5.11 trs is a fair wallop just to see if they are good enough
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Post by Morgo on Jan 12, 2017 19:31:17 GMT 10
The 5.11 Stryke pants I have flex and stretch a bit as you move. One of the most comfy pants I have worn. Along with a semi elastic waist band so they fit well, no in between size where its slightly too loose or tight. They are also very good at water resistance, literally just wipes off. They dry quick when actually fully soaked. They are light weight and breath well too.
I trekked around Africa for a month in them on a photography safari, I had 3 pairs of these pants and probably just wore the brown pair for atleast 2 weeks. My mate wore jeans and he looked dirty after a few days, the Stryke pants looked pretty clean after two weeks of camping in the Kalahari Desert with laying in the dirt, walking through brush, making fires, climbing trees etc.
The only downside is they are possibly not as heavy duty as jeans, they caught up on some prickly bush I fell in at one point getting off the roof of the truck when chasing lions and that was a pain to get off.
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Post by Joey on Jan 12, 2017 19:57:09 GMT 10
The 5.11 Stryke pants I have flex and stretch a bit as you move. One of the most comfy pants I have worn. Along with a semi elastic waist band so they fit well, no in between size where its slightly too loose or tight. They are also very good at water resistance, literally just wipes off. They dry quick when actually fully soaked. They are light weight and breath well too. I trekked around Africa for a month in them on a photography safari, I had 3 pairs of these pants and probably just wore the brown pair for atleast 2 weeks. My mate wore jeans and he looked dirty after a few days, the Stryke pants looked pretty clean after two weeks of camping in the Kalahari Desert with laying in the dirt, walking through brush, making fires, climbing trees etc. The only downside is they are possibly not as heavy duty as jeans, they caught up on some prickly bush I fell in at one point getting off the roof of the truck when chasing lions and that was a pain to get off. Oh now you've done it, that deserves a photo thread... Going on a safari through Africa has always been on my bucket list, but the way the world is going, I might have to cross it off.
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Post by graynomad on Jan 12, 2017 20:07:24 GMT 10
I spent 6 weeks in Kenya photographing wildlife (many many moons ago), one of the best things I've ever done.
I would go back despite current world conditions, but can't afford to these days.
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Post by Morgo on Jan 12, 2017 21:08:37 GMT 10
It was great, really want to go back and possibly have a trip in the works to do so in the near future. Saw a bit of South Africa and Zimbabwe and a lot of Botswana last trip. Looking to do Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and Madagascar next time. And a pic 5.11 shirt too, they are ok but I don't rate them nearly as much as the pants though. I bought the shirts as I just had nothing else suitable, all dress shirts then.
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Post by tomatoes on Jan 12, 2017 21:50:25 GMT 10
The problem I find when looking g for a good set of trousers to wear out and about doing stuff like hunting and whatnot where I'll be climbing, squatting, crawling etc is finding something with plenty of room in the crotch. So far I have found only army issue pants to be able to fox this problem, so what do you guys recommend? As $100 for a pair of 5.11 trs is a fair wallop just to see if they are good enough Have you considered making something - starting with an existing pattern and then modifying it to get the exact fit you want?
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Post by Joey on Jan 12, 2017 22:50:25 GMT 10
NA, clothing is a totally different skillset to making gear, plus my machines are far too heavy to sew material.
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Post by paranoia on Jan 13, 2017 2:58:05 GMT 10
Jeans, plain grey or black t-shirt, steel blue boots. if its cold, out comes the hoodie.
If I'm wearing somthing else someones getting married or I'm at work.
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