Re: Clothes vs Costume
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:16 pm
I have also adopted the multiple belts and pouches system. I'm working on the ability to survive in the wild with only my kit. I'm interested to hear how you are set up currently. I have most of my kit together. I just need a smaller tarp. I went too big 10x10. The size would be fine if it didn't way 6.5 pounds. I've tested rucking this kit. Boots and all it's 55lbs. I'm almost there.Tom_Ranger wrote: ↑Sun Mar 13, 2022 12:38 amI think you're dead on what I was thinking. In my street clothes I usually sport military boots because they are rugged, light weight, comfortable, have plenty of traction. My home made (mod) Tricorn hat, and my belt usually has several phone cases hanging on it for utility. Phone, Med kit, small chow kit, small shelter kit and a Hygiene kit.Eofor wrote: ↑Sat Mar 12, 2022 11:04 am It's a difficult topic to discuss because it has so many branches off of the main path.
When I am at a living history event and I'm wearing clothing that I have laboured all day in, foraged, climbed mountains and slept in minus temperatures that is clothing, The guy who pulls his cotton blend tunic out to do his one annual event with his beard rings and his drinking horn holder.... Is in a costume.
When I'm at home, I'll grab a Ruana cloak for warmth or make a quick blanket cloak.
If I'm out for a hike especially in the mountains I usually have a head wrap (old shirt cut into a triangle and tied over my head. I abandoned the old molle packs and simply use multiple belts, and I keep plenty of loops on my wrist so I can attach most anything to my clothes or belts.
Now a renfest or similar, I'm in a full kit with Forest Boots (Armstreet), And my typical pants and shirt and cloaks and bags and such that I picked up over the years (I'll get some pics posted eventually).
Now Camping is my next task, using ancient gear only. My goal is to go camping with enough ancient gear that I can travel easily and not be encumbered, but have enough to survive and defend against the elements and orcs without too much of a struggle.