GHB Clothing Decision

[Scythe13]

A while back, I decided that if there was a major event, it may well be required to make my way home.

This is an obvious possibility, and is what most survivalists/preppers refer to as getting home. Infact, it's probably what everyone refers to that as. However, preppers and survivalists have a gear selection to make their journey home much easier. This is the GHB, the Get Home Bag.

Along with the GHB is the clothing a person will wear on their journey home.

For me, I have a job that requires me to wear a suit. Which isn't the most practical outfit for long distance travel by foot. So a Throw Bag is always kept in the back of my car.

For the clothing and gear, I have opted to go with as much multi-cam clothing as possible, including waterproof jacket. One item I have kept mostly basic is tshirt. The reason for this is to be able to 'blend in' with the general populace if I'm nearing a population centre. However, the general idea is to be able to shift and get home ASAP.

With the clothing, I have also opted for a different carry system. Instead of a gear heavy set-up, I have gone more towards the ultralight running load-out, with a little extra for survival purposes. The idea is to be able to travel 24/7 to get home. If I was to be with a heavy load, the journey would take longer. With the smaller gear load, I am able to travel much faster and be much fresher when I get home.

Due to the fact that our location is mostly rural and I'd be travelling through predominantly rural areas, the camo clothing was an easy option to go for.

If I was based around London, or another city, my GHC (Get Home Clothing) would be much more jeans and tshirt, to blend in with the area and people. The concept is to merge and not stand out. If you can walk through a crowd and nobody bats an eyelid, you're succeeding. The same with the countryside. If you can move without being noticed, that's perfect.

The requirement to be able to really shift is number 1, for me. However, the ability to lay low and not be noticed....that's right up there too.