SHTF Clothes

[Mountain trapper]

I buy strictly on quality. None of my Carhartt clothing is made in China, it may not be made in the US, but at least its not made in China. My Whites, Red Wing and Filson boats are made in the US. My Filson clothing is made in the US, as well as my leather gloves. Sorrels used to be made in Canada, not sure if they still are. I know my Morrell slip on boots are probably China made, but they are wearing well. In my opinion, quality is worth the little extra $$ that it costs.

 

[joel]

Are Merrel's comfortable? I always buy wide shoes and cannot stand shoes that are the least bit tight. I've been looking for moccasins. I had a good pair years back but had to finally throw them out, and the company went out of business.

Have a leather craftsman make a pair of Moccasins for you.

 

[joel]

I would imagine that people who are on the lower end of financial abilities would buy their shoes at Walmart. I know someone who needed some work shoes and bought a pair there. He needed steel toed shoes. He told me they were not comfortable. I have no idea about how well they fit, and that can have a big impact on comfort.

When I walk into shoe stores, I am fitted with AA and if they have it, AAAA heels. My mother and her mother, my grandmother, wore similar sizes. My grandmother's shoes fit me when I was a young adult. I used to be an 8 1/2, when I was younger. Now, if I can find a 9 1/2, which is actually impossible, that would be my size of choice. I have to try shoes on and be careful about fit. On the days that I am doing lots of dog walking, my feet do swell a little.

I used to get shoes that were made in South America when I was teaching. They seemed to fit well. I wish I knew the name brand now. I really preferred slip on shoes, loafers, then. Now I wear sneakers every day, unless there is snow on the ground or if it is really cold out. Then I wear boots.

My latest sneakers are Adidas. Prior to that, had several pairs of Pumas. I do not necessarily need brand names. I need shoes that fit and are comfortable.

HEY! I bought deck shoes at Walmart for years, because they worked well for everything around the house, well not weedeating, but that was my fault.

 

[shanrose]

Have a leather craftsman make a pair of Moccasins for you.

Thanks for the suggestion - I assume that I can find one locally? I remember when we traveled out west there were huge billboards advertising moccasins.

Another reason that I wanted to buy a pair is because it grounds you to the earth. I haven't researched that too much but it's supposed to be good for your health. I went outside in my socks yesterday. It hurts when you step on an acorn though.

 

[Tim Horton]

Yes... Merrels are great I think.. I've worn them almost 10 years now.. I get them from Cabelas with my credit card bonus money..

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/merrell-jungle-mocs-for-men

 

[shanrose]

Yes... Merrels are great I think.. I've worn them almost 10 years now.. I get them from Cabelas with my credit card bonus money..

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/merrell-jungle-mocs-for-men

Thank you for the link! The older I've gotten the more finicky I am with my shoes, and have been looking for something comfortable and durable.

 

[Mountain trapper]

I buy my Merrel shoes at the farm/ranch store. Every Tuesday they have 10% off everything in the store for old people. There could be a store like that in your area too.

 

[shanrose]

I buy strictly on quality. None of my Carhartt clothing is made in China, it may not be made in the US, but at least its not made in China. My Whites, Red Wing and Filson boats are made in the US. My Filson clothing is made in the US, as well as my leather gloves. Sorrels used to be made in Canada, not sure if they still are. I know my Morrell slip on boots are probably China made, but they are wearing well. In my opinion, quality is worth the little extra $$ that it costs.

I shopped for a heater on Amazon and every single one had caught fire. People were ranting in the comments about "cheap Chinese junk."

My hubby used to wear only Carhartt.

 

[lonewolf]

none of the clothes I wear are what ordinary UK people wear, not that I have ever been "ordinary " in my life.
I wear cargo trousers and army jackets- mostly made in Europe, Chinese clothing is generally throw away after one wearing.
I wear Trail shoes- one step up from trainers- or sneakers- for driving and town walking- I have boots for heavy work.

 

[Mountain trapper]

I shopped for a heater on Amazon and every single one had caught fire. People were ranting in the comments about "cheap Chinese junk."

My hubby used to wear only Carhartt.

We use a Mr Heater in the bathroom when it's cold. It's been working great for years.

 

[shanrose]

We use a Mr Heater in the bathroom when it's cold. It's been working great for years.

Is that propane or a small plug in unit? I love super hot showers but even with the heat on my room feels cold when I get out of the shower. It's something that I noticed changed as I got older - I'm less able to tolerate the cold. I want something to heat up just our bedroom for after the shower.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Is that propane or a small plug in unit? I love super hot showers but even with the heat on my room feels cold when I get out of the shower. It's something that I noticed changed as I got older - I'm less able to tolerate the cold. I want something to heat up just our bedroom for after the shower.

It's propane. We use the little propane canisters that screw in to the unit.

 

[shanrose]

It's propane. We use the little propane canisters that screw in to the unit.View attachment 165030

I almost bought one of them when it was on sale. My hubby said propane doesn't go bad. I guess I'll keep my eye out for when it goes on sale again. Doesn't propane smell though? I bought a propane fireplace before and had to return it as the propane smell was so bad. It could have been that particular unit though.

 

[Mountain trapper]

I almost bought one of them when it was on sale. My hubby said propane doesn't go bad. I guess I'll keep my eye out for when it goes on sale again. Doesn't propane smell though? I bought a propane fireplace before and had to return it as the propane smell was so bad. It could have been that particular unit though.

Nope. No smell on this one. We always leave a window cracked open a little in the bathroom.

 

[Peanut]

Cordova Safety gloves

Yesterday my cousin gave me a great pair of safety gloves, Kevlar lining, cut and puncture resistant, model 8583K. He used to buy by the case when he was a logger. Now he buys them by the package, 12 pairs to a pkg. He runs 200-300 cows these days. They are great for general farm work, fencing, running a chainsaw etc.

I wore them today bush hogging and tree trimming down in the bottoms. They are the nicest gloves I've worn in years. Very flexible, very comfortable, felt broken in the moment I put the on for the first time. Great gloves for shtf!

Amazon has them for $185.87 a pkg of 12 ($15.50 a pair)

https://www.amazon.com/Cordova-Safety-Products-8583KM-Cut-Resistant/dp/B01E9GQYY6?th=1

Or buy them here

https://nationalsafetyinc.com/cordo...er-goatskin-cut-resistant-a5-gloves.html#141=

The company website

https://www.cordovasafety.com/product/driver-goatskin-premium-cut-resistant-a5-8583k/

My pic with the safety data sheet below...

 

[Bacpacker]

Nice find Peanut. I'm always on the lookout for good gloves

 

[Mountain trapper]

Cordova Safety gloves

Yesterday my cousin gave me a great pair of safety gloves, Kevlar lining, cut and puncture resistant, model 8583K. He used to buy by the case when he was a logger. Now he buys them by the package, 12 pairs to a pkg. He runs 200-300 cows these days. They are great for general farm work, fencing, running a chainsaw etc.

I wore them today bush hogging and tree trimming down in the bottoms. They are the nicest gloves I've worn in years. Very flexible, very comfortable, felt broken in the moment I put the on for the first time. Great gloves for shtf!

Amazon has them for $185.87 a pkg of 12 ($15.50 a pair)

https://www.amazon.com/Cordova-Safety-Products-8583KM-Cut-Resistant/dp/B01E9GQYY6?th=1

Or buy them here

https://nationalsafetyinc.com/cordo...er-goatskin-cut-resistant-a5-gloves.html#141=

The company website

https://www.cordovasafety.com/product/driver-goatskin-premium-cut-resistant-a5-8583k/

My pic with the safety data sheet below...

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They look like a good summer time glove. I might give them a try. Seems like a good price too.
I've been buying lined and unlined buffalo hide gloves for years from Sullivan glove company: https://sullivanglove.com/. They're made in Bend Oregon. These gloves usually last me a couple of years. The unlined gloves are used mostly on fencing.
I just ordered a pair of lined elk skin gloves for winter.

 

[Peanut]

Here in the south or any warmer climate they are a year-round work glove. For folks who work outside logging or other steady labor type jobs staying warm isn't an issue.

 

[Peanut]

This morning I did a little research into work gloves. I’ve never had a job that required specific types of gloves or that met any kind of standards. So like most folks when choosing a work glove I simply chose from what the local stores had to offer. Or more common these days a website somewhere. And like most folks I don’t have cash to throw around but try to get the best quality gear I can afford. A difficult task these days...

A couple days of ago I was given a pair of work gloves that did meet US PPE standards and had been tested. New info for me to consider…

The next question is… What are the standards for work gloves? The answer to that lies in the requirements of the job type. I work with a lot of sharp objects, not vats of hazardous chemicals or nuclear materials. So I focused on cuts, abrasions and punctures.

The work gloves I was given had been tested for these very hazards and did have Ansi/Isea ratings. For the price range of $16 they are good gloves, middle of the road so to speak. An A5 cut rating on a scale of 1 to 9. They have Kevlar woven into the lining, able to stand up to the hazards I encounter on a farm and offer good protections.

Here are a few websites for anyone else who is curious about the standards for work gloves. World wide there are two testing/measuring systems. The US – ANSI and European – EN.

In the case of work gloves it’s a place to start. At least now I know there are measurable standards, a way to compare work gloves I buy. Personally I’d stay away from gloves that don’t met any standards or have test results to show.

This site explains the US safety standards for work gloves and the cut rating chart.

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https://www.ansell.com/us/en/blogs/safety-briefing/na/na_what-are-the-levels-of-cut-resistant-gloves

What does the ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 cut standard entail?

The cut resistance standard from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) became effective in North America in March 2016. The updated ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 standard, based on the ASTM F2992-15 testing method, measures cut resistance for Industrial work gloves on a 9-level scale of A1-to-A9. Updated from the ANSI/ISEA 105-2011 standard using a 5-level scale, the current standard allows for more accurate identification of protection in PPE.

The level indicates the capability of the glove to withstand the weight (in grams) until cut-through is achieved. Cut resistance levels of A3 and below have good cut protection and are typically used in applications where cut risk is lower such as hardware assembly, warehouse work and general handling. Cut resistance levels of A4 and above however, are mostly used in applications where the risk of cuts and lacerations is much higher such as handling glass sheets, metal press work or heavy assembly.

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This site covers the types of safety gloves, more of a general guide.

Ultimate Guide to Work Gloves: Safety Standards and Classifications

https://jksafety.com/blogs/guides/ultimate-guide-to-work-gloves-safety-standards-and-classifications

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This site is also a general guide but with a bit more detail than the last

https://safesitehq.com/safety-gloves/

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This site has a more detailed explanation of European standards and symbol meanings...

https://theglovecompany.com.au/glove-info/glove-ratings/

 

[Bacpacker]

My nephew worked for Hex Armor, a company that provides PPE gloves and eye protection for industry. I learned a bunch from him about all the ratings. One thing to keep in mind for the type work a homesteaders would do, cut resistance does not equal puncture resistance. 2 totally different ratings. I guess I had assumed they were one and the same.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Here in the south or any warmer climate they are a year-round work glove. For folks who work outside logging or other steady labor type jobs staying warm isn't an issue.

Except for winter time, or working with barb wire, I never wear gloves, even when I was logging or hauling hay. Depending on how much welding I'm doing I might wear gloves, or usually just one glove on my left hand.