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hoover 2
Location: Minneapolis MN Gender: Male Total Likes: 76 likes
| | | Re: Preferred clothes while exploring? < Reply # 9 on 7/30/2023 12:16 AM > | Reply with Quote
| | | When I explore storm drains I always wear junky clothes (old worn T shirts, sweat shirts, long pants, dirty socks, hiking shoes (now I'm wearing waterproof boots until my hiking shoes are fixed), dirty socks)so I don't ruin any of my good clothes (LOL). Most of my junky clothes I have I found in dumpsters and outside on the ground somewhere. I also wear a backpack to hold all of my exploring stuff like flashlights, headlamps, batteries etc. In the winter I wear sweat shirts, winter jacket (junky jacket), long pants (cargo pants, jean like pants like carpenter pants), waterproof boots or waders depending on the drain or sewer. In the winter I try not to get wet when it's cold outside but it's hard to do sometimes (LOL). The reason I always wear long pants when I go exploring is because I do a lot of walking in water and weeds, so you never know what you will brush up against and get cut up on. My years of exploring I've gotten pretty cut up, bruised up just walking in the woods to look for drains, so I can tell you that it's a great idea for me to cover up my legs while walking in the unknown and if you are like me who likes to walk in deep water, there might be bullheads in the water that might sting you for which that hasn't happened to me yet (LOL).
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| | | | Re: Preferred clothes while exploring? < Reply # 10 on 7/30/2023 4:27 AM > | Reply with Quote
| | | Posted by hoover 2 When I explore storm drains I always wear junky clothes (old worn T shirts, sweat shirts, long pants, dirty socks, hiking shoes (now I'm wearing waterproof boots until my hiking shoes are fixed), dirty socks)so I don't ruin any of my good clothes (LOL). Most of my junky clothes I have I found in dumpsters and outside on the ground somewhere. I also wear a backpack to hold all of my exploring stuff like flashlights, headlamps, batteries etc. In the winter I wear sweat shirts, winter jacket (junky jacket), long pants (cargo pants, jean like pants like carpenter pants), waterproof boots or waders depending on the drain or sewer. In the winter I try not to get wet when it's cold outside but it's hard to do sometimes (LOL). The reason I always wear long pants when I go exploring is because I do a lot of walking in water and weeds, so you never know what you will brush up against and get cut up on. My years of exploring I've gotten pretty cut up, bruised up just walking in the woods to look for drains, so I can tell you that it's a great idea for me to cover up my legs while walking in the unknown and if you are like me who likes to walk in deep water, there might be bullheads in the water that might sting you for which that hasn't happened to me yet (LOL).
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And they still let you in the pub/bar after you've finished?
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| Aran
Location: Kansas City Gender: Male Total Likes: 1849 likes
Huh. I guess covid made me a trendsetter.
| | | Re: Preferred clothes while exploring? < Reply # 12 on 8/1/2023 5:40 AM > | Reply with Quote
| | | I prefer all my exploring clothes be earthy shades of natural colors such as brown, grey, green, tan, and blue. Colors that don't attract attention, in other words. You can wear black, but just remember that an all-black outfit can sometimes look more suspicious. Also remember that your goal is to blend in, so you should be wearing something that allows you to fade into a crowd- urban tactical fashion is not that. Your exploring clothes should easily double as street clothes. Shirt- plain single color t-shirt. No logos, names, or identifying features. In cooler weather I'll add a flannel or sweatshirt in similar earthy tones- again, plain with no logos or names. Jacket- Whatever fits the earthy color scheme and keeps you warm. I'm particularly fond of my leather aviator's jacket, but whatever works for you. Just no bright neon athletic gear. Pants- Something tough and durable, again in muted earthy tones. Jeans are popular options, though various fits have advantages and disadvantages. Loose fit jeans breath easier in the heat and grant more flexibility, while tight fit are less likely to get caught on pointy bits. I personally prefer cargo pants for the added utility of extra pockets, allowing me to carry a stripped down exploring kit without needing a bag that might attract attention. Long pants generally offer better protection than shorts, with the exception of extremely hot weather. Shoes- Something water resistant and tough. I usually wear hiking boots sprayed with waterproofing spray, though many explorers just wear tennis shoes. Whatever you wear, make sure it's enough to protect you from stepping on nails and miscellaneous sharp objects. Have a pair of rubber rainboots for when you absolutely must get your feet wet. Accessories- I usually wear a baseball cap, work gloves and a bandana around my neck. The work gloves to protect my hands (and avoid leaving finger prints) and the bandana as a makeshift mask to hide my face when necessary. As for the baseball cap, no designs or logos that could be tied back to you. Keep it generic. Bags- whatever your gear fits in. Most explorers use backpacks, though some use satchels. Satchels are easier to rummage through on the move, but backpacks don't get in the way as much when running, jumping, or climbing. Or you could try and fit your entire gear loadout in your pockets and skip the bag, to be more discreet. Your choice. So yeah. To sum it all up, function over form and discretion above all else. Dress for exploring without looking like you're about to explore.
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