A good way to anticipate
future long term needs is to ask yourself how many sets of clothing you go
through a week, then by a spare set of pants, shirts, socks , and undergarments
in that number. Store the clothing in large ziplock or well sealed garbage
bags. Try to get blue jeans, cotton socks, and good quality cotton or cotton
blend shirts. Get clothing you can work in. Remember that socks will be a
barter item.
Try to get a set or two of
hunting togs as well, since protein may become desirous but scarce. The author
has always used regular issue army uniforms for hunting, but you may wish to
use a type of camoflauge called MARPAT as it seems to infuriate Marines when
worn by regular Joes.
Plan on getting at least
two pairs of stout boots and two or more sets of inexpensive but comfortable
running shoes.
Get a good sewing kit with
strong thread and a good assortment of needles. You will want to patch the
clothing you have before dipping into your reserves. If you have the skill or
want to learn, get a bolt or two of cloth to make your own clothes. If you have
ever wondered why kids clothes always looked so ugly from the 1920s and back,
you will quickly find out why.
Get 30 or 40 cloth diapers
and diaper pins. Dispoasbles aren’t the way to go for a lot of reasons. As
always, you will prefer to get something durable and reusable, so get cloth
diapers to have on hand.
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