#175747 - 07/07/09 08:14 PM
Does your BoB include clothing?
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Rapscallion
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Registered: 02/06/04
Posts: 4020
Loc: Anchorage AK
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An extra set of clothes can be mighty handy. Mine has an extra set of high quality Underarmor skivvies(boxer-briefs) and tee, thorlon socks, HD synthetic cargo pants, web belt with friction lock buckle and waterproof silnylon anorak. Occasionally I will include either a wool watchcap or a Columbia Sports boonie hat. What's in your BoB?
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#175754 - 07/07/09 09:30 PM
Re: Does your BoB include clothing?
[Re: haertig]
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Registered: 07/23/08
Posts: 1502
Loc: Mesa, AZ
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Climate dependent.
Year Round EDC is thin running gloves and a Buff headwear that converts to a watchcap, neck gator, etc. The car kit has extra socks, Mountain Hardware canyon pants and extra shirt and poncho. I usually have a workout bag in my car with lots of extra layers but nothing dedicated to 'Preparedness'.
My BOB has a set of Sierra Design waterproof pants and REI Spruce jacket for outer layers. I have a full set of base layer, clothes and boots but may change out the clothes. Currently its a set of old BDU's but may go more commercial to blend in (civilian style BDU pants and wool sweater).
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#175758 - 07/07/09 10:52 PM
Re: Does your BoB include clothing?
[Re: comms]
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Enthusiast
Registered: 03/12/09
Posts: 205
Loc: Florida
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Have boonie hat, Columbia anorak, and Columbia pants with zip-off legs so they become shorts, several bandanas. But in Florida that's all I really need. Have main raincoat in car with a spare anorak in the passenger seat. Can't forget the spare set of glasses I carry just in case, too.
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#175759 - 07/07/09 11:18 PM
Re: Does your BoB include clothing?
[Re: comms]
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Registered: 07/18/07
Posts: 665
Loc: Northwest Florida
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. . . a Buff headwear that converts to a watchcap, neck gator, etc. . . . The Buffwear thingie is a great piece of kit. It also wicks sweat great and dries quickly, and makes a fair improvised dust/smoke mask. It weighs next to nothing and wads or folds down smaller than a deck of cards, making it a worthwhile addition to a BOB. About 20 bucks, with hundreds of colors and patterns available. Google buffwear to see all the things you can use it for. Amazing!
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#175760 - 07/07/09 11:33 PM
Re: Does your BoB include clothing?
[Re: Jeff_M]
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Registered: 07/23/08
Posts: 1502
Loc: Mesa, AZ
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I found a new way to use the buff recently. DW fell at work and broke her ankle. I just happened to walk in a minute after it happened. I folded the buff in half and used it to hold the ice bags in place as I took her to the ER.
My EDC kit at work. Boo-Yah.
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#175762 - 07/07/09 11:45 PM
Re: Does your BoB include clothing?
[Re: Jeff_M]
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Registered: 01/07/09
Posts: 475
Loc: Birmingham, Alabama
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I carry 1 pair long underwear, 1 pair socks, 1 pair skivvies, 1 boonie hat, 1 pair cargo shorts, 1 pair gloves, 1 toboggan, a bandanna, and 1 t-shirt. I need to add in a pair of cargo pants and a jacket.
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#175771 - 07/08/09 01:18 AM
Re: Does your BoB include clothing?
[Re: benjammin]
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Registered: 06/29/05
Posts: 648
Loc: Arizona
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I have a couple different bags for my BOBs. My Primary BOB is a simple messenger bag and I do keep a few clothing articles in it; SKD Orange Ball Cap, Rail Rider's Eco-Mesh Shirt, Marmot Precip Jacket, and a spare pair of socks. I also always have a pair of hiking boots attached to my BOB because I normally wear flip-flops or Keen sandals when I am not at work. A pair of leather work gloves and sunglasses are also in my kit. For the winter (in AZ) I add a pair of OR PL 400 gloves, OR ovo Watch Cap, and a Wool sweater (in place of the Rail rider's shirt. I have a separate bag for real cold weather travels that is bigger and has among other items, a hard shell (top and bottom), base insulating layer (top and bottom), heavier gloves/mitten over gloves and hat, snow claw, sleeping bag, foam pad and bivy sack, Gore-Tex boots and extra socks.
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