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What To Wear When The SHTF 




When it comes to bug out bags everyone who knows anything on the subject talks about the gear you need to have. And while having the right knife or backpack is essential, one element that’s often overlooked is what clothes to                                                       pack in a bug out bag. Here is a list of things to consider for your emergency                                                       survival clothing. 


1. Feet 


When it comes to a disaster your feet are your primary method of transportation. It is essential for your survival in an emergency that you take care of your feet. A foot injury means you lose mobility, and that could cost you your life. To help prevent this first you need to pack plenty of socks and foot powder. You’re going to need two types of socks, a thin inner layer, and a thicker outer sock. The inner layer is used to draw moisture away from your foot. It also provides a safety layer to prevent friction which can cause painful blisters and sores on your feet. The outer layer is for collecting moisture and helps provide insulation and a barrier from your shoe or boot. 


If you can’t afford the fancier hiking socks you can use regular sport and wool socks to do the same thing, though this doesn’t work nearly as well. 


2. Footwear 


There are some types of shoes that just won’t work for what you’re going to need to do in a disaster. You might be forced to move around fallen debris, climb hills, or other obstacles your regular shoes weren’t designed for. For footwear you have a couple of options such as going with hiking boots or shoes, or military boots. Whatever type of footwear you decide you need to take into consideration the following; 


a. ankle support 

b. do the treads offer good traction 

c. will it allow your feet to breath 

d. durability 

e. comfort 


Remember that with any new footwear you need to break them in first, especially if you’re forced to be mobile for long periods of time, and to prevent injury. To ensure your boots are broken in properly make sure they fit your feet properly, this means they should feel snug with 1 pair of socks. (They will stretch over time) Wear them for short periods of time. First indoors for short periods and using the socks you would use in them normally. If they hurt or pinch your feet at this stage take them back, but if they feel alright gradually increase the distance and time you wear them until they feel comfortable enough to wear on long hikes with a pack. 


3. Pants 


Jeans are fine but I recommend khakis or military surplus fatigues. They won’t take up nearly as much room as a pair of jeans will. There also lighter saving your back some unnecessary strain, especially when your bug out bag gets wet. The other big advantage is these types of pants usually have large pockets giving you more space to carry additional items or transfer items around to make things more accessible. 


A good rule of thumb when packing clothes in your bug out bag is to have 2 pairs of pants plus a pair that you’d be wearing. If you have the space you can also pack shorts, if space is tight you can either turn a pair into shorts. 


4. Shirts 


When it comes to shirts long sleeves are better, this will help protect your arms from bug bits, sunburn and scraps from rocks and debris. It’s also a good idea to pack in layers. You want lighter shirts for the day when it’s hotter so you don’t overheat and heavier for night. The last thing you want is to overheat and be soaked with sweat during the day and be freezing at night. 


5. Jacket 


Like most of the clothes and gear you’ll bug out bag will have it’ll vary depending on where you live and what season. Obviously you’re not going to pack a parka in your bag if you live in Florida and its July. Whatever type of jacket you decide to go with some of the things I recommend it has are: 


a. removable liner 

b. allows for ventilation to prevent overheating
 
c. good pocket space 


6. Hat 


You want a hat that will cover not just your face, but ears, and the back of your neck as well. If all you have is a baseball hat, add some material to the back to protect your neck from sunburn or insect bites. If it’s winter instead of a wool cap or “toque” as we call them here in Canada use a balaclava instead. This way if it’s too cold you can protect your face while saving some space in your bug out bag. 












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