Modified clothing for preppers

Don't forget your " assault sandals ".

I have this a Columbia Fishing/Hiking/Photography/Outdoor Vest with 16 Pockets. Here is some pictures

what about gear to stay dry??
what do you go for?
for me it's the traditional rain coat and pants + poncho and to that rain chaps,used those chaps when in service,doesn't make your nuts sweat like pants

smart to do my friend...keep good care of your feet,you feel so much better

I have Military surplus rain gear from the U.S , Swiss , German , French in diferent camo patterns . I know some folks that work outside no matter what the weather they like Frog Togs and Spaulding rain gear . If its warm weather you may choose just to get wet but set up camp or get inside before dark and get dry .

these last weeks have been very weird with the weather,one day it's below 0 next one over,then it snows and then rains,very thankful I haven't been in the need to bug-out,it would have been living hell to think what you need in clothing and carry it

Yep, normally, doesn't get too cold here, but my typical cargo shorts won't cut it with our current temps.
I always keep a spare jacket/s in the truck though (inevitably, one or more of the gals will get cold at a restaurant or movie)....

Florida has some strange weather. The other day, I'm driving to work, and I can SEE where it's raining on one side of an overpass, and clear on my side (until I go under it). Only place I've ever lived where it can literally be sunny one side of the street, and raining on the other side.

My Daughter knows most of my outdoor wear is surplus bdu's or tru spec , propper os such . Wanted to get me somthing more modern for Fathers Day . She brought me a pair of desert tan pants made of 100% nylon quick dry with zip off legs to make shorts . She got me a gift recipt that does'nt show the price but missed the small store tag . I like them but she spent way to much on me . But of corse Ill make good use of them .

I think good bluejeans are hard to beat. There tough, warm, and don't stand out. I really want to be comfortable and not noticed. One thing I would miss would be my sneakers. I wear sketchers shape ups. They have a really high arch and are the thickest soft rubber soles of any shoe I've ever worn. They aren't great with walking on rough terrain, but really help my feet on concrete. I always thought people were crazy to pay 100 bucks on a pair of sneakers. I couldn't care less about a brand name, but comfort is another story. I'm willing to pay for my feet not to ache at the end of the day.

Not only that, but expensive sneakers simply last and wear longer.
I too could care less about brand names, but quality is another matter.
In shoes, really is a difference.

Of course, even buying 3 pairs at $20 each (for same duration) is STILL cheaper than spending $130 on a pair of sneakers too, so that does have to be a factor.

They had quit making the shape ups for a while, but are just now starting again. They had a bunch of lawsuits due to the advertising promising fitness just from wearing their shoes. Anyways, my wife got me a pair for Father's Day. Just in time too, as my last pair was about worn out and looking ratty.

I just can't walk in them things...feel funny.

Gazrok said:

I just can't walk in them things...feel funny.

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Yeah, that's why I said they aren't good for rough terrain. It took a while to get broke in to them . They do have more soft rubber and a really high arch than any other shoe I've ever tried. If you are standing on concrete all day like I am, there great though.

I never was big on name brand sneakers but I got 2 nice pairs of nikes just to see if they'd last. $80 each is a lot to me but It's going on 6 years for the first pair and they aren't even close to going bad so I tossed them in my get home bag in my truck. Plus I still have the other pair to use.

It is a survival skill to know what to wear and not wear in your area; also the area you live in may be vastly different than the area(s) you have to work in.

Do not look odd by makes mods that stick out. My area is city so I don't worry about dressing for the woods, just crappy weather. I have a ton of sources for hiking gear and both civy and tactical packs abound here.

The mods you want are those that allow you to carry extra gear that gives your more survivability than the avg Joe while still looking like the avg Joe.

When I want to stand out I'll wear my IDF t-shirt; I got a "Nice shirt"comment and a smile from a woman in military uniform.

As for vests, I took a black (I wear a lot of black) BDU shirt and cut the thread at the sleeves for make a 4 pocket vest, it looks less fishy than my tan fishing survival vest.

my wife keeps telling me I've got enough jackets and boots...but what does she know?

well I'll say this,lots of camo,,,,I am trying not to be seen,,,you don't need a lot of tactical things,,,I would think most of us will hunker down somewhere and only go out once in a while

yes, camo is my favourite colour, and being in the countryside its normal working gear here so nobody looks twice.
and I've never had to modify anything, it works pretty good as it is.