Essential Attire

[crofter]

Bling-is it essential? 

Since we can't go there right now, many of our fave trading posts have websites now. Here is a listing, Gallup area.
-crofter

Description: link to website article and links.

https://galluprealtrue.com/experience-art-culture/trading-posts

 

[crofter]

This trading post has an active website and allows you to make an offer. Original art from named artists, could be an investment or at least hold up your pants. Site has the horse buckles, Hopi and Navaho designs. I liked this one.
-crofter

Description: link to trading post catalog with pictures.
https://perrynulltrading.com/products/begay10340987

 

[crofter]

Also rugs, these smaller pieces could easily be used in a van, or an investment as a trade item. 
-crofter

Description: link to trading post catalog with pictures.
https://perrynulltrading.com/products/yazzi22872591

 

[George Mason]

One of the reasons I'm adopting this lifestyle, is to avoid extremely cold temperatures. I want to chase 70 degrees so to speak. I have a lot of shorts, though I do have some pants and a couple of heavy jackets just in case. One thing I will not have are any suits. Escaping that lifestyle is one of the reasons I've chosen this

 

[crofter]

Welcome to the forum, George. I personally would not be without a headlamp or boots, but I carry some other specialized gear, especially for cold wet weather. And I must have warm feet. Not a problem right now, current temp is 115 degrees in southern AZ.
-crofter

 

[Qxxx]

Also rugs, these smaller pieces could easily be used in a van
https://perrynulltrading.com/products/yazzi22872591

$255, crofter, woof. When I was in Yuma this winter, I bought 4 small carpets at the 99 Cent Store on So. 4th near the old downtown, intended for doormats, at $2 a piece. Easily stacked, take up no room in the van, and placed out by the side door, they keep tracked-in dust down. (I spent the other $247 on beer).

I see there are about 9 Dollar Stores in Yuma.

 

[George Mason]

Welcome to the forum, George. I personally would not be without a headlamp or boots, but I carry some other specialized gear, especially for cold wet weather. And I must have warm feet. Not a problem right now, current temp is 115 degrees in southern AZ.
-crofter

Oh I have boots, as part of my emergency gear

 

[WILD@HEART]

For warmth & practicality...
A down vest,, 2 down compressible jackets and or jacket liners, good all day & night time too.

As for Bling...
I enjoy making my own and for personalized gifts, sewn and or embellished with beading etc.

Beaded trim turquoise fringe leather jacket, motorcycle bags, guitar straps, etc.

Lands End hot pink color down vest
photo was too big to upload..oops

 

[crofter]

Your beading looks so cool.  -crofter

 

[crofter]

Bumping this thread up so new dwellers can get some gear tips. 

I found this winter camping video, interesting setup in a Subaru and some good camping tips on staying warm.

Link to youtube video.

-crofter

 

[crofter]

These are for heat retention and modesty, and help me make a quick entrance from the van when someone catches me napping. Am I the only one who still needs their puffer vest in AZ? I usually sleep in mine, instead of using a heater. The booties have replaced wool sox for sleeping.     ~crofter

Here is a link for the Baffin booties, they will keep you warm.  -crofter
https://www.baffin.com/collections/womens/products/61300000

 

[crofter]

I have many beanies, but this one is the best for extremes due to the reflective lining. Columbia Sportswear, bought at Goodwill for about $5. I have also seen this reflective lining in coats.  ~crofter

Here is a link for this beanie, light. warm and also a good rain hat.  -crofter

https://www.columbia.com/c/technolo...oductClass&cgid=technology-omniHeatReflective

Link to catalog listing, can double as your red hat
https://www.columbia.com/p/trail-shaker-omni-heat-fleece-beanie-1862551.html?dwvar_1862551_color=023

 

[crofter]

I don’t have pictures, but CuddlDuds is inexpensive and most of my pieces are of this brand.

I have tops, leggings, jackets and socks.  

Here is a link to the low cost supply catalog.  -crofter

https://www.walmart.com/ip/ClimateR...10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=257154908&veh=sem

 

[crofter]

Why wear rubber fishing boots:

One of the essential daily tasks of a camp host is raking the sites to prevent fire. Many campers also do this at their boondock sites for the same reason. When camp hosting in Oregon this raking duty resulted in some pretty bad welts on my legs from the poison spiders and other crawlies that got stirred up by raking. 

Another host gave me a valuable tip: wear rubber fishing boots for raking and camp work, and tuck your pant legs inside. The crawlies fall right off of the slick rubber surface. These are on sale, link to supply catalog listing.  -crofter

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tingley-...DV9hNQZog87dM6pv_V3zj6DRe8GvtAWAaAt9cEALw_wcB

 

[RVTravel]

nm

 

[crofter]

Sorry I missed it. Stay warm!  -crofter

 

[WILD@HEART]

Western wear...
For the cowboy or cowgirl deep within...
Be brave my friends... lol

My newest victims of my beading obssession...
Two western hats, 1 straw, 1leather. Cool feathers are called for too.
Maybe the boots beaded too or just polish.
We'll see...
Sorry pics won't load.

Thanks Crofter, I'll bead anything that doesn't move fast enough. Ha Ha

Happy spring BTW!

 

[flying kurbmaster]

Maybe someone has already mentioned this but I find a pair of rubber boots/ gum boots whatever you call them, to be very useful. Slide into them on the way out the door at night over dew soaked grass, on rainy days, on a trip to a public washroom, with or without socks, you can tuck your pijamas or pants in them to keep them dry, fast to get on and off, good for scooping water from creeks, rivers or lakes, just a must have in my opinion.

 

[JDub]

40 year old NOMEX (fire resistant military quilted underwear) jacket, Carhartt socks, old gray sweat bottoms and lamb's wool lined slippers... Sexy huh???

Cheers! (Still having major problem posting)...

 

[crofter]

Yes boots are great defense against mud and scorpions. I have a pair of calf high leather boots that still give the taller scorpions a fair chance at my legs. If I was really concerned I would wear long pants.

Link to boot grease, a must have for areas with serious wet & mud. Stinky but essential, warm the boots first.
https://www.amazon.com/Huberds-Shoe...ocphy=1013523&hvtargid=pla-320946759501&psc=1


I love rubber boots but they never last, developing leaks long before I consider them to be worn out. Got a link to a good repair kit for footwear?

Gotta love nomex, warm but will not melt like fleece. And has that commando look.
-crofter