You just got off work, something happens and you hit gridlock on the highway. In this scenario the best choice is to abandon the car, take your Get-Home bag out of the trunk and walk. Can you blend in with the rest of the unprepared people so you don’t become a target for robbers or muggers? Here are some fashion tips.
by Leon Pantenburg
About half of my outdoor wardrobe is in some pattern of camouflage. Where I live, in Central Oregon, several patterns of camo are needed, since I hunt the desert, pine forests and deciduous forests all in the same season. When waterfowl season comes around, another pattern is needed.
But wilderness camouflage is one of the worst choices for staying under the radar in an urban setting. Wearing cammies during a disaster is like wearing a sign saying “Look at me! Look at me! I may be a prepper with a lot of cool things you don’t have!”
My 5.11 Taclite Pro Pants don’t look all that tactical. My Merrill hiking shoes are drab and could pass for normal business-casual footware.
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Predators look for someone who stands out in a crowd. The best idea is to have survival tools along, but appear to be just another unprepared commuter.
Here’s how to dress for success.
Fabrics: A 100 percent wool business suit is going to keep you much warmer in a wet, cold area than 100 percent cotton camouflage. Don’t buy any potential survival garment without understanding the fabrics in it. Avoid cotton.
Design: As far as I’m concerned, the more pockets in a pair of pants, the better. But that doesn’t necessarily include pants in an urban survival setting.
Here are some things to think about when dressing for urban survival.
Shoes: Get sturdy, dark-colored insulated snow boots or walking shoes. Scuff a little dirt on them so they don’t draw attention for being too shiny.
I walked through several inches of slush one afternoon in downtown Manhattan to catch a train. I was wearing my L.L. Bean Maine hunting boots, a suit and an overcoat. Probably 98 percent of the people on that street were wearing inappropriate footwear, most noticeably a women in mesh stockings and stiletto heels. My feet were warm and dry, and I could have walked several miles in those conditions with no trouble.
Socks: Synthetic or wool. Many dress socks have a nice blend in them that will also help keep your feet warm.
Underwear: Don’t want to get too personal here, but get the cotton away from your skin. There are any number of synthetic undergarments.
Shirt: Get a good synthetic blend for the climate and conditions. A 100 percent cotton dress shirt might be the best choice if you have to walk during a heat wave. But a synthetic blend will probably be a better overall choice. Long sleeves will provide some warmth and sun protection.
Pants: Make good fabric choices with discreet tactical styling. Dark pants blend in easier. If you wear a long overcoat, that should cover up any pockets that might give you away as being prepared.
Tie: Whatever. You’ll probably leave it in the car.
Overcoat: I commuted to downtown Washington D.C. for years in all sorts of weather, and frequently had to walk several blocks in rain, snow and/or sleet. Get a long trenchcoat in a neutral light khaki color. You’ll look like most of the commuters walking home. The long coat will cover the rest of your clothing and all anyone will see is your shins and shoes.
I bought my first London Fog trenchcoat in 1987 and wore it for years as a raincoat/winter coat. It has an excellent liner, which will keep you warm when the rain turns to snow. My son talked me out of my original trenchcoat when he moved to rainy Portland, Oregon. I bought another London Fog at a local thrift shop for $15. It will serve me well for the next 20 or so years.
If you live in the Midwest or more northern parts of the country a hooded parka is the standard. Go with what the natives wear.
Gloves: Black, warm and nondescript. I like fleece gloves. They’re light, warm and comfortable.
Hat: I walked several blocks in the pouring rain one morning in downtown Washington D.C. with the rain dripping down my neck and soaking my shirt collar and tie.
Once. After that, I got a medium-brimmed wool hat for rainy days. It looks sorta like a
My cammo hunting day pack is not a good choice for blending in with an urban environment.
businessman’s hat/fedora, but has the added benefit of shedding rain and keeping my head warm. In colder climates, get a wool beanie, stocking cap or whatever the locals wear.
Get home bag: The stuff you need is another topic. But consider what is the local standard. In D.C. everybody carried a brief case-type pack. In Oregon, messenger bags are the rage. Near any high school or college campus, backpacks are common. See what the locals use, and plan accordingly. Whatever you use, make sure it is large enough to carry everything you need.
A good definition of camouflage is the ability to blend in. Consider your circumstances and surroundings, the weather potential and plan accordingly. The goal is to get home safely, not make a fashion statement.
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