Hello everyone, and welcome to the Survival Prep Shop.
My name is TK and it's my pleasure to welcome you to our shared exploration of preparedness and resilience group.
As we delve into today's topic, please bear in mind that these words are a blend of my own thoughts and life lessons.
You never know when youre going to have to get out in a hurry. Having a bag packed with all of the necessities you need – including clothing – will allow you to be prepared for any situation.
You already know that you should have the basic items like food, water and first aid. When it comes to clothing, it can be a little confusing knowing exactly what or how much to pack.
A good rule of thumb to follow would be to pack as if youre going to be gone for three days. Youll also want to consider exactly where youre going when choosing what clothing to pack because the area youre going to may have different weather than where youre currently living.
If youre heading to a rainier area, then youd want to make sure you had rain gear – and if youre going to an area where the weather is colder, youll want warmer clothing. Since room can be limited in a backpack, you want every piece of clothing to serve a purpose.
Pack two pairs of pants to wear. Since youll be wearing a pair, that counts as your third day pair. Youll want to take long pants rather than shorts since you might be hiking through rough terrain. Plus, having long pants can help protect your legs against insect bites.
Take two shirts along for the journey. Youll need one thats fit for warmer weather – such as a short sleeve t-shirt. But youll also want a long sleeve shirt for cooler temperatures. Remember that temperatures always drop in the evening hours. By having both a short sleeve and a long sleeve shirt, you can double these up for warmth if needed.
For undergarments, youll need to take two pairs of socks and two pairs of underwear – but youll also want to pack a pair of thermal underwear. You can wear these under your clothing in the event of cold weather.
Youll want to take along a hat to protect your head from the suns rays as well as to keep your head warm if its cold. A hat can also be useful to keep the rain out of your eyes.
A jacket is a must-have clothing item, but you want one that can serve two purposes. You want one that help you keep you warm but can also protect you from inclement weather like rain.
Many jackets have a waterproof shell and are lined with warm material on the inside. You can find some that are lightweight so that fitting them in your backpack wont be an issue.
Dont forget to pack footwear. When you first start out, its best to wear your waterproof boots and pack a pair of athletic shoes. Break them in ahead of time to prevent blisters if you have to hike around a lot.
We're closing today's chapter, but your story of preparedness goes on.
Take what you've read here as one friend's advice to another.
Thank you for joining me in our enduring quest to be ready for anything.
Thanks again.
TK – Survival Prep Shop
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