Bug Out Load Out Clothing | Urban Gray Man

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  • Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
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    In a bug out scenario is it good to follow the “Gray Man” approach, which is defined as the ability to disappear into your environment and not drawing attention to yourself or your state of preparedness. This should greatly increase your chances of survival in a true emergency situation. Since I live in an urban environment, I have chosen to take the Gray Man concept literally by selecting clothing that is gray in color. I feel that this blends in well with the concrete and building structures that you see in the city. I am also prone to wearing a lot of black clothing items and I wanted to avoid that overall look while still wearing a color palette that is non-bright to minimize detection, especially at night.
    The items discussed in this document outline the clothing choices I wear as part of by “bug out load out”; the clothes I would prefer to wear during a bug out scenario. During an emergency situation I may be in an attire that is not conducive for extended, outdoor walking over a great distance (e.g., dress clothes, sleeping attire, etc). I have my bug out load out clothes hung up in the closet and ready to go. If time permits, I would quickly put them on before taking off with my bug out bag. If time is of the essence (e.g., earthquake), I would leave them behind and just try to grab my bug out bag if possible. In my bug out bag itself, I include my Clothing Module which contains items that compliment my bug out load out attire. Clothing items are prone to taking up a lot of space in your pack. To help minimize this, I have tried to leverage ultralight gear that is lightweight and compact. The items in the Clothing Module itself also follow the Gray Man approach.
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Комментарии • 230

  • @jadedsun619
    @jadedsun619 5 лет назад +44

    A video by you WITHOUT a .pdf file would break the internet

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад +7

      Haha... I've become so used to making them as a normal part of creating videos. I'm glad people enjoy them! They also help keep me organized in my kits/videos.

    • @francesca9263
      @francesca9263 5 лет назад +1

      That's my fave part...class notes

    • @claudiomalcherfilho4356
      @claudiomalcherfilho4356 4 года назад

      @@TheUrbanPrepper I LOVE YOUR PDFs. It helps us so much in what to do/have.
      Thank you so much for your PDFs.

  • @CanadianPrepper
    @CanadianPrepper 5 лет назад +36

    Patagonia makes some slick stuff, pricey but high quality, very discreet, solomon makes great shoes, I had those same shoes the lacing system is as close to back to the future as it gets right now. I may have to do a canadian winter spoof of this lol

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад +3

      Haha... I love the BTTF analogy. My bug out clothes are definitely NOT Canadian approved, although I would love to see the spoof of it!

  • @cassanoa
    @cassanoa 5 лет назад +37

    three pair of socks is a great idea - clean socks are worth their weight in gold

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад +5

      I agree. So does Lieutenant Dan: "There is one item of G.I. gear that can be the difference between a live grunt and a dead grunt. Socks, cushion, sole, O.D. green. Try and keep your feet dry when we're out humpin'. I want you boys to remember to change your socks wherever we stop."

    • @comm744
      @comm744 5 лет назад +4

      Truth! I am a four tour combat vet. Taking care of you feet and clean sock are a must..

    • @cassanoa
      @cassanoa 5 лет назад +1

      @@TheUrbanPrepper yes sir - clean socks are a real moral booster - we take this for granted

    • @FlyingPigMD
      @FlyingPigMD 5 лет назад +2

      TheUrbanPrepper thats the quote that made me carry an extra pair of socks in my EDC.
      Merino wool blend in cold seasons and white cotton in the summer.

  • @Cetok01
    @Cetok01 5 лет назад +33

    For all its advantages, keep in mind that polyester clothing is not fire-resistant. If you're trying to escape from a burning building, for example, intense flames could melt the clothing to your skin. Also, designer labels/styles could make you a greater target for scavengers.

    • @bowdrillaz
      @bowdrillaz 5 лет назад +2

      Cetok01 second that 👍🏼

    • @RustyX2010
      @RustyX2010 5 лет назад +3

      Especially Nike shoes,Apple watch,The North Face clothing,etc

    • @LiamW42
      @LiamW42 3 года назад +1

      Yeah, that's a big downside in my book as well!! Not just burning buildings (lots of risks otherwise there!) but even just campfire accidents, as these clothes are pretty comfy for camping as well!)
      But I've yet to see cotton-based "ripstop" pants for example :/

    • @Fo4assaultriflefan92
      @Fo4assaultriflefan92 3 года назад +1

      @@RustyX2010 nike shoes aren't that name brand... they're kind of common and the norm. Like wearing chucks

    • @maltt8715
      @maltt8715 2 года назад +1

      the upside to cotton is it burns away instead of melting, sounds worse but it will actually be better than melting clothing seeping onto your skin.

  • @HabitualButtonPusher
    @HabitualButtonPusher 5 лет назад +47

    In Seattle the best "gray man" bugout thing to do or wear is bike attire. People think nothing of seeing a guy/gal in bike attire with helmet and a backpack. Get a bike and ride out while everyone else is stuck in gridlock traffic. I mean face it, I'd rather ride 15 miles to the suburbs than walk if I have the option.

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад +8

      That's a good idea!

    • @HabitualButtonPusher
      @HabitualButtonPusher 5 лет назад +9

      TheUrbanPrepper Would be fun to see what you would do for a commuter/gray man bug out bike!

    • @brian4984
      @brian4984 5 лет назад +4

      Stay away from open flame to avoid heat wrapped bike clothes.

    • @woke72
      @woke72 5 лет назад

      Its true no one pays attention to cyclist🚴

    • @djzrobzombie2813
      @djzrobzombie2813 3 года назад

      And a bottle of booze

  • @danieltaylor5542
    @danieltaylor5542 5 лет назад +55

    I thought the best way to remain unnoticed in the Seattle area was to wear Seahawks gear.

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад +10

      I seriously considered that!

    • @chanvalentine8283
      @chanvalentine8283 5 лет назад +3

      @@TheUrbanPrepper I live in the area also. I've thought about wearing team gear for each team on game days including U of W. Ever take a 2nd or 3rd glance at the U of W med students? Notice they have Lifestraw daily use bottles, and I've seen a few sporks? Just saying....and they don't seem to be the weekend hiking types..but neither do I.

    • @richardlindquist5936
      @richardlindquist5936 4 года назад

      It’s part of my reportoir

    • @djzrobzombie2813
      @djzrobzombie2813 3 года назад +1

      @@TheUrbanPrepper wearing Patagonia as a greyman ..... ???? That stuff is expensive why don't you also wear a rolex as a greyman ?

    • @spookymulder945
      @spookymulder945 2 года назад

      Hahaha

  • @Dr.Randy.Butternubs
    @Dr.Randy.Butternubs 2 года назад

    Grey man, fighter of the Night Man. Champion of the sun.

  • @m.sakai_yt
    @m.sakai_yt 5 лет назад +3

    for the grey man outfits and recommendation. I like going out with my casual clothing. The area I go in will dictate how I fit in. The suburban area I might wear brown leather jacket and a jeans with white t-shirt. The urban area neither downtown or uptown area, I would usually wear blazer for professional setting and thin/thick hoodie for informal setting. My everyday carry will also adapt depending on my area as well. From transitioning to backpack to packable travel bag, g-shock to panerai, and grey shoes into brown shoes, from dark pants and light shirt to switching the opposite way. Just alternating what I look can help blend in easily as well. Also by looking natural to that environment is important thing to urban survival as well (sources from, blackscoutsurvival
    Considerng the fact you are blending in to the environment, in one of the podcast I have listened to from Mind4Survival. They key skills for preppers basics are situational awareness, leadership, camouflage, and likability.
    But then you should take the advantage of teachning your kids and their friends about stealth. Using the hide and seek game with team cooperated usually in 3-4 kids in each team. If there is more than a one kid to play like 5 or 7 kids, try having them to be the observers, see from the game what they can learn. Make it fun for kids to let them have your un-used phone. By allowing them to use the parent no-use phones, they can at least improvise or use it for something good. Also they at least need to learn something while having a party right?
    I would also recommend for the high school or college students if you are planning to be prepared is to go to your local outdoorshop and see what workshops and classes they offer. In addition to that try outdoor activity focused primarly on the following subjects like fishing, hunting, orienteering, wildlife photography, etc. Using your senses and mapping them to your advantage is the must if you want to be a sniper or scout for that reason.

  • @panpiper
    @panpiper 5 лет назад +10

    I experienced a bug out situation once, in which I had to evacuate my home in the middle of the night. There had been a gas main rupture just a few doors down from me and a huge jet of flame was literally shooting a hundred feet into the air. It was so close, it filled my sky. Problem is I sleep in the nude. I didn't have time to put on clothes!
    I would recommend that one's bug out clothing be kept not on hangars, but in a shoulder bag right beside your bug out bag. In an emergency such as I experienced where you don't even have time to dress, you simply use both hands to grab both bags and you are gone. The second bag you can discard after you have emptied it of it's contents by dressing yourself.

    • @OhPervyOne
      @OhPervyOne 2 года назад +1

      Thank you for this. As a nudist, this advice may come in handy for me as well.
      Actually it's always good to have extra bags available for gathering whatever may be useful. If you have to have a campfire to keep warm, that bag can be used for gathering tinder materials.
      What I would suggest is maybe get some of those collapsible backpacks, like you see at trade shows, etc. Plain, light-weight cloth bag with small rope shoulder-straps. It folds up like a hanky and tucks into its own zipper pouch.
      You could empty out the clothes (put them on, apologize to the neighbors), fold it up and tuck it into your bugout bag. Lightweight and compact means you never have to discard a perfectly useful bag. Indeed, I advocate keeping 4 or 5 of these in your BOB & GHB, just for the purpose of having packs available for whatever you might need a bag for.
      I always keep a pair of comfortable light-weight string-tie athletic shorts by the front door, for going out to get the mail and other such out-doors chores. That would be part of my first-grab on the way out the door. I jump into my shorts first and worry about getting fully dressed later.
      Isn't it funny how everyone's worried about being seen naked in public... until there's a fire and suddenly we discover which of our "priorities" really are the most important. LOL

    • @delanorrosey4730
      @delanorrosey4730 Год назад +1

      Or keep the big to use to stow additional items as need be.

    • @Raao1
      @Raao1 Год назад +1

      Also shoes. We learned from Die Hard

    • @delanorrosey4730
      @delanorrosey4730 Год назад +1

      @@Raao1 9 million terrorists in the world and I kill one with feet smaller than my sister!
      Tom Hanks in Castaway made do with the same shoes by cutting the toe part off.

  • @steveday1257
    @steveday1257 3 года назад +3

    I try to avoid sythetic clothing if and where possible, especially in built up areas as they are so damn flammable, If bugging out a burning building or a city in a riot scenario the risk of severe injury from burn injuries in greatly increased. my base layer is normally cotton.

  • @jeremyjackson9557
    @jeremyjackson9557 5 лет назад

    You are very thorough! Great job. Thanks for the time

  • @muffinman6739
    @muffinman6739 5 лет назад +1

    Great video, love all your gear.

  • @stilllearning4717
    @stilllearning4717 5 лет назад

    Thank you! Excellent video 😊

  • @julianmaurice4353
    @julianmaurice4353 4 года назад

    T.U.P Another amazing video and your PDF document is an amazing resource. Thank you for all your hard work, it is really appreciated.

  • @PewPrepTrek
    @PewPrepTrek 5 лет назад

    Excellent video, my friend. Many great ideas. Keep up the good work! 👊

  • @rickg7235
    @rickg7235 5 лет назад +1

    I think I'll go for the green make look. Should blend in just fine in the evergreen state!

  • @LiamW42
    @LiamW42 3 года назад +1

    Dunno if you read comments on older videos, but I wanted to say... it's been 1 year since I discovered and started watching your videos and taking your advice, and I've finally recently completed my clothing loadout and modules, and just went out and did some urban hiking and outdoorsy stuff in clothes that's ALMOST all your suggestions... and I have to say, I have never felt as comfortable and well-prepared for all weather and activity as I do now!! (Some differences, I already had a high-quality leather belt, I went with a different sock liner brand, and the Kuhl "Silencr" slack now are pretty different from what you show but I went with them anyway...otherwise, from the Peoples socks to the Buff, I went with all your suggestions, and I am SO glad I did! I'm a poor person, so it took a year to do it, but I believe this is a situation of where you get what you pay for, and I want quality instead of inexpensive and not work.
    I have to tell you, I've never bought shoes online and was scared to death to spend that kind of money foot-unfelt, but these Salomon X Ultra 3 LTR GTX Hiking Shoes really are amazing! And I don't mind sounding like a commercial for them. (I'm someone who has ALWAYS balked at spending more than $20 on a pair of shoes.) Granted, the durability of all the clothes have yet to be seen, but if they all last me several year... very worth it!
    I am absolutely certain should I need to hike across town, or to the next town, camp in these clothes, or even just go out and look unremarkable, I'm covered! And comfy!
    Thank you SO MUCH for your videos!!!! Fan for life!
    (Although I still think worry over EM/radio waves is bunk ;) )

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  3 года назад

      This is so cool, Liam! I'm really happy that your new clothing module is working out. I've been happy with mine too. You're right about you get what you pay for when it comes to hiking attire. Thank you so much for letting me know that the information in this video worked out for you!

  • @JacobHazell
    @JacobHazell 5 лет назад +6

    The gloves scream "cyber-punk detective" lol

  • @johngarza2036
    @johngarza2036 3 года назад +1

    I live out here in west Texas and work out in the sticks majority of the time. Surrounded by the oil field and constantly on ranchers leases to get to job locations. For work I normally wear carhartt, ariat, cinch, wrangler, Any of those brands work wear and they are all rugged as hell with some ariat work boots composite toe boots with some nice insoles. Thats what I would wear and blind in just fine here cause that's what people wear as well in public in this area anyway

  • @Reviews4fun1
    @Reviews4fun1 5 лет назад +1

    Nice work. I’ll check out some of these things.

  • @EverythingThereIs
    @EverythingThereIs 5 лет назад

    Good thoughts. Thanks.

  • @EarlyMist
    @EarlyMist 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome vid. I'm all set, I have grey or 5.11 off OD most pant,s merino base layer top and botom, 3 pair merino/nylon inner layer socks..2 pair bonds or bamboo undies. Very important for not only a bob but also learned all this via hiking for anywhere between a six day journey and a lazy overnighter.
    Raingear is paramount and apart from finding a good jacket like you did...Frogg Toggs are my bugout choice. Also cheap dollar shop ponchos. That's for later. Not exactly grey man in certain parts.

  • @sweetsourworld1583
    @sweetsourworld1583 Год назад

    Pendleton (family business, I recommend document) makes great flannels and other wool clothing.

  • @1967AJB
    @1967AJB 5 лет назад +95

    I don’t think you can call people gray anymore. They’re Technicolor Challenged.

  • @MariusHofert
    @MariusHofert 5 лет назад +4

    As base layer shirt, one can also go with Merino... for example, Icebreaker shirts, they are excellent. I use them in Canadian winters and hot/humid summers, they cover the full range.

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад +2

      True. I used to have a Smartwool for my base layer T-Shirt. The price tag hurt ($80) and it eventually shrunk, so I went with a cheaper option.

    • @sylla2
      @sylla2 5 лет назад

      I love Merino. However, I have decided to always choose manmade materials whenever possible. The reason is that moth and wool is a very bad combination. I got tired of sharing my stuff with those greedy little bugers :-(

    • @dutchcourage7312
      @dutchcourage7312 5 лет назад

      lastly, not everybody 'plays well' with wool, now i personally haven't tried Merino and i certainly intend to, but i fear my overly sensitive skin to particularly wool may drive me back to synthetics in a hartbeat (and a lot of scratching). But if you are not, then all the power to you…
      Wool would still be my choice for a softshell though, the fire retardant properties as well as insulative properties (even when wet) and breathing, make it almost invaluable (like the Netherlands are comparable with Seattle as far as climate and temperature goes, and being more rural something warm at night in all season is a welcome option, just not on my skin!)

    • @constitutionalrepublic1966
      @constitutionalrepublic1966 3 года назад

      Dutch Courage Amazon sells wool merino socks. Look for a high % of wool in them. I wear mine in my Xpeti -30 degree waterproof all terrain boots. The tongue of the boots are sealed to the side of the boots so water can’t get in.

  • @josuenobreferreira5586
    @josuenobreferreira5586 4 года назад

    THANKS FOR THIS IMPORTANTS INFORMATIONS !

  • @HummerGirl88
    @HummerGirl88 5 лет назад +2

    Great video.

  • @kan-zee
    @kan-zee 5 лет назад +7

    Your Gray man uniform...is way better than the HOMELESS Man uniform.

  • @shaungrant5565
    @shaungrant5565 5 лет назад

    Excellent video

  • @johngalt234
    @johngalt234 5 лет назад +7

    Cliff, love the video! Glad to see you making videos again (which means you settled into your new house). I disagree with your presentation of the “gray man” concept. While it is shared with many others, the color was never intended to match the physical surroundings. Gray for concrete and green for woods? Nope. The concept is about matching the people around you. If everyone in your neighborhood wears plaid, wear plaid. If everyone wears board shorts, wear board shorts. This is letter A in SURVIVAL:
    S-SIZE UP THE SITUATION
    U-UNDUE HASTE MAKES WASTE
    R-REMEMBER WHERE YOU ARE
    V-VANQUISH FEAR AND PANIC
    I-IMPROVISE
    V-VALUE LIVING
    A-ACT LIKE THE NATIVES
    L-LEARN BASIC SKILLS

  • @05generic
    @05generic 5 лет назад +1

    Great plan!

  • @scottg.5449
    @scottg.5449 5 лет назад

    You may want to check out the Wrangler Men's Outdoor Comfort Flex Cargo Pant. They’re $22 at Walmart. I was skeptical of them but they are really comfortable hiking-type pants at a great price. They have cargo pockets that aren’t all baggy. No DWR, though.

  • @steveholt3089
    @steveholt3089 5 лет назад +3

    something to consider about synthetic fabrics in a disaster is that fabric melting to your skin. Also they build up a stink way quicker then natural fabrics.

  • @davep5161
    @davep5161 4 года назад

    very good... obviously long considered

  • @DeputatKaktus
    @DeputatKaktus 4 года назад

    Great video, good tips there as well as awesome reviews.
    One factor tends to get overlooked by many, however: if there is a big delta between the clothes you wear normally and those in your bugout/get home/shtf/whatever bag: do try to wear those at least a couple of hours or days before adding them to your pack. Get used to them. You need to feel comfortable in these clothes first of all. If you don’t feel comfortable, it will show. You should never feel like you are wearing a costume.
    Also, and this cannot be stressed enough: find a brand of T-Shirt/pants/shoes/raincoat etc that YOU find comfortable. Do not buy stuff based on the fact that it worked wonders for some dude on the web (no offense meant!).
    For instance, I was shopping around for new shirts a while ago. Turns out, Nike makes some really neat looking shirts. The size was right, the price was reasonable, I liked the color - it ticked all the boxes. I was almost sold but then I tried it on. And immediately took it off again. It was too narrow under the arms and the shoulders didn’t quite feel right. Nope, sorry. It just wasn’t right for me.
    In the end, Under Armor was my brand of Choice. Looking into some merino wool t shirts right now, but HOLY frickballs, those are expensive.
    Anyhow, that’s my 2 cents worth.
    Take care and be safe 👋🏻😁

  • @theproudamerican178
    @theproudamerican178 5 лет назад

    Awesome video bro. I was wondering if you could do video on first aid kit for your Bug out bag. Thanks

  • @woke72
    @woke72 5 лет назад

    Thanks for upload

  • @mr.morris2907
    @mr.morris2907 5 лет назад

    So far so good

  • @daz1975ify
    @daz1975ify 5 лет назад +1

    They are the best shoe out there,they are all i wear and the boot version. Also the 5.11 Tactical TDU ripstop pro pant is bomb proof.

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад

      I agree about the shoes. They're incredible. I'll check out those bomb proof pants!

  • @jodeluna62
    @jodeluna62 5 лет назад

    Good To Know I Like The Presentation!

  • @sean6077
    @sean6077 5 лет назад

    i can attest to those merino socks in your pdf. that's the brand i wear and i love them. they don't make my feet hot in warm/hot weather and are comfortable for all-day wear.

  • @PreparedUK
    @PreparedUK 5 лет назад

    Thanks Cliff!! Top draw advice as always!! I am going to guess you have 2 warm mid layers in the BOB? You should have one on the rail and 1 in the bag, 2 mid weight mid layers are warmer and more versatile than 1 chunky one.

  • @timbrwolf2238
    @timbrwolf2238 5 лет назад

    Nice, I enjoyed this one.

  • @buellboy007
    @buellboy007 5 лет назад +5

    Except for this week because we got hammered with about 15 inches of snow

  • @carleichler4338
    @carleichler4338 5 лет назад +2

    Cliff...great vid..you have much to cover here ...i sense you are speaking quicker to keep things moving but your diction remains very clear. Well done. U r a pro.

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you, Carl. Yes, I'm trying to keep my dialogue semi brisk do my videos aren't 20+ minutes. I'm also trying to minimize my uh's and um's. :)

  • @francesca9263
    @francesca9263 5 лет назад

    Thumbs up good gear especially the socks a crappy situation can be made cake when you have a dry pair of socks ...personally I'd add another pair and some foot powder wool socks can make the feet sweat and the powder will elithe need to change socks.

  • @boltgun7266
    @boltgun7266 5 лет назад

    Grey works well in the woods as well. Look at the color of tree trunks

  • @NWforager
    @NWforager 5 лет назад

    i've found fingered over fingerless glove far more useful and protective . For fingertip ,thumbtip use in typing, fishing rod casting ..etc I cut the tips off of just the pointer and thumb as least as possible .

  • @CityPrepping
    @CityPrepping 5 лет назад +15

    Excellent info. Not a lot of videos give attention and details to the baseline clothes setup.

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад +3

      Thanks a bunch! I never thought I would be a clothes model on RUclips. :)

    • @CityPrepping
      @CityPrepping 5 лет назад +3

      @@TheUrbanPrepper work it!

  • @JulieHiltbrunner
    @JulieHiltbrunner 5 лет назад

    I love my Kuhl pants. If only itch free were Julie itch free. Love the half finger gloves for the burner phone.

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад

      Kukl pants are SO good! Julie Itch Free sounds like a tough compliance test!

  • @Lucuva
    @Lucuva 5 лет назад +1

    One thing you might think about doing is having the clothes in a small, cheap, disposable bag (like a small duffle bag from Walmart). That way you can grab it with your B.O.B, change as soon as you can, and either toss the bag, or save it for scavenging.

  • @canadafree2087
    @canadafree2087 3 года назад

    Good colours are ones that can be described as two colours. Like that shirt, in contrast to your dark grey jacket could be seen as blueish from a distance. Similar with, is it tan or brown? Orange or red?

  • @phreaky681
    @phreaky681 3 года назад

    I'm a journey man by trade I usually get a t-shirt from what ever town I'm in and steer clear of lound colors

  • @grumpyoldphart7325
    @grumpyoldphart7325 5 лет назад +1

    Saw the Seattle weather today. Will you be adding snow shoes to your bag?

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад

      Probably not. It doesn't snow too often here to warrant it. I'm rocking the Salomon's right now.

  • @J-Kelley-Jernigan
    @J-Kelley-Jernigan 5 лет назад +2

    Part 1 is good. Looking forward to part 2.

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe 5 лет назад

    I hope that you consider a footwear video too, because bugging out on foot will require some specialized footwear to to be successful.

  • @dutchcourage7312
    @dutchcourage7312 5 лет назад +3

    I find this one of the hardest categories when it comes to 'bugging out', and part of this is due to a lot of it also depending on your plan and the actual emergency situation, as well as the actual meaning of 'grey man'. So 'grey man' first, what constitutes as 'grey man' depends a lot of what everybody else is wearing, to example this say wearing your outfit during a military parade or say during a transparade (both not actual emergency situations, but both do demonstrate the concept in regards to being a 'grey man' in the crowd), you'd be sticking out like a sore thumb in your chosen attire. At which point i think your plan also has to be included, along side one's environment. Are you planning to stick to the city for the duration of the emergency? or where will you be going? And what sort of emergencies do you plan to bug out for (do those involve chance of fires, or is rain a big issue), do you try to go with a car at first and ditch it in grid lock (in which case you will likely be moving along with 'the herd' for quite some time ~ in which case you will just want to look as everyday as possible).
    And i sort of know what these are for you (to some extend) so i can understand your choices to some extend (like i don't like the polyester when it comes to possible fires when Rainer might go off ~ but then again wool can be incredible uncomfortable and when it comes to rain combined with ash clouds then having a good rain jacket (which will be inherently plastic) will be a grace). So, i get your clothing, and i think for your particular location and climate, as well as bugout scenario and plan, you picked a reasonable set of clothing due to the weigh off of factors and situations you plan to bug out in (maybe a bit to 'grey' for a family type bugout ~ like why not dress like a family on vacation struck by disaster at their time of leisure, would explain some of the bags and such ~ and that too is 'grey man' in regards to it's meaning for preppers, aka. do not stick out like a prepper in an environment of needing unprepared people!).
    So perhaps this series needs a 3rd episode, with some deeper thoughts behind what clothing does, and what it can do for you, what types of fabric are suitable for which situations, as well as how the 'Grey Man' philosophy interweaves with one's bugout plan and expected scenarios. Because as my opening here states, it's a difficult topic, and it's not just the climatic environment that weighs in.

  • @TheLiamxjx
    @TheLiamxjx 5 лет назад

    I don't know why but seeing you talking and walking closer and closer was funny good video

  • @THERHINO8624
    @THERHINO8624 5 лет назад

    The dirt is a god idea to look inconspicuous rather than a polo or standard t shirt, it's definitely less threatening? If you get where I'm coming from?

  • @generator6946
    @generator6946 11 месяцев назад

    The Less You Try The More You Hide.
    Just wear your normal clothes and shoes.
    If you need to carry something use plastic shopping bags. Double and triple them.
    Crafty furtive characters really stand out. Just be yourself.
    Dress and prepare for the season.
    A few good EDC things in your pockets. You really don't need expensive toys.
    Get out and learn by doing. Get a feel for your local environment.

  • @sylla2
    @sylla2 5 лет назад

    I would add a black hoodie in the winter.

  • @danielm.5636
    @danielm.5636 4 года назад +1

    Can you please tell me brand and name of your hat?

  • @sinosabesnotemetas
    @sinosabesnotemetas 4 года назад +3

    As prepper you need to get in shape man...clothes and stuff are important but what if you have to run for miles loaded with bag to reach a safe place? Physical training is as important as gear

  • @justinhhp87
    @justinhhp87 3 года назад

    i do like seeing use of an actual belt and shoes as opposed to others grey man guides wearing more distinct boots and some sort of range tacticool belt
    tho for you area, shouldnt you have some sore of fleece middle layer, i imagine that seattle gets pretty cold for at least half the year so vest or hoodie should be a necessity

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  3 года назад +1

      I have the vest thermal layer instead of the fleece middle layer to help save on space.

  • @mudman6156
    @mudman6156 4 года назад

    Forget all that. I’m going to be wearing BDU’s. They’re extremely tough, durable, and practically indestructible. Along with that I’ll be taking along a wetsuit. A decent wetsuit will keep you warm and dry on in the worst weather, and if you find yourself in a flood, the water that seeps in is quickly warmed up by your body. I noticed that you’re wearing tennis shoes. I’ll be wearing waterproof combat boots. They provide ankle support that’s second to none. Nothing like trying to bug out when you’ve injured your ankle. My goal isn’t to blend into a building. It’s to wear the most durable clothing available and keeping myself warm under the most extreme circumstances. I will be carrying a few weapons for my own safety from over aggressive thieves that I would fully expect to come across. So I’ll be carrying any excess equipment in a military style backpack. Attached to myself will be a couple of canteens, a drop holster, and my gas mask. Additionally, I’ll be wearing a tactical helmet with several lights, a GoPro camera, and noise suppressing headphones with a UHF/VHF communications radio system installed. All that equipment would be for a buyout due to the breakdown of government and society itself. Otherwise, I’m staying put.

  • @warlockcommandcenter
    @warlockcommandcenter 5 лет назад

    The base layer poly tee shirt would be nice to have in a long sleeve. The color shade is nice for solar heat rejection, this is a factor the because of my desert home is important to me I have some tan poly pocket tees from “Dickey” That meet all the specs you listed.
    Shirts I to like a good button up shirt to wear but suggest a grey plaid because I have seen that cause a person to be less visible standing in the open at 50 yards because it broke up his silhouette. In wet areas the habitat fishing shirts are nice but to me a little to hot. For pant I like 6 pocket cargos in my desert tan or grey the store discount store brands are cheap enough to change out regularly to avoid failure point no need to bug out with you ass cheek showing. And the cotton is fairly quite. I have these in real tree hunting pants but these are for hard core E&E. For a belt I use a nylon web strap with faster buckles no metal so I don’t need to remove my belt for metal detectors. My rain jacket is a Columbia in tan and black. My cap is an “Allegiance” sweat proof cap in dark grey.

  • @toddsmith6798
    @toddsmith6798 2 года назад

    Hat is too Unique

  • @lonesapper
    @lonesapper 5 лет назад

    How you holding up with all the snow? Did it hit your area hard?

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад +3

      Yes. I've been pretty snowed in, but we were prepped for it so all is well. Just a few minor tweaks needed for a winter weather home preps.

    • @werlost
      @werlost 5 лет назад

      @@TheUrbanPrepper looking forward to that. I live in an area where we get a lot of snow

  • @ohcrap3263
    @ohcrap3263 11 дней назад

    I’m impressed with your intelligent presentation, sadly it will go over many people’s heads. ( they will focus on the Antartica reference)

  • @shinzman87
    @shinzman87 3 года назад +1

    Or, being in Seattle, you could just grow a big beard and carry around a 6-pack of the trendiest dark beer you can find.

  • @exhortationsofanartist8118
    @exhortationsofanartist8118 Год назад

    All I need in the area I live in is a t-shirt and jeans and I'm practically invisible.😆

  • @robertreynolds2726
    @robertreynolds2726 5 лет назад

    Cliff great video. Just a suggestion take a look at Daltech belts, specifically the super bio belt. It is not leather and will not get ruined from water or other elements. I have had one for 5 years and it still looks new even though I wear it every day.

  • @marcjohnson4385
    @marcjohnson4385 3 года назад

    Like Y back suspenders over belts and never wear anything you don't want to ditch to change your appearance if necessary to much flash and somebody going to try to take it

  • @sweetsourworld1583
    @sweetsourworld1583 Год назад

    man I'm don't mean to be the "smarty pants" but I'm digging in SHTF clothing for a while now and the items you propose may give you a hard time if... so
    from what I understand from hunters, hikers and a guy that jumped into the lake at 5°C in clothes is that a WOOL clothing is the one to go + some rain/wind resistant jackets or poncho or something like that as a shell if needed, a waxed cotton jackets do well. Yeah.
    Wool is pretty much better at everything. It's warmer, it keeps your body warmth even if completly wet in winter, it last for long, its quiet for hunters, its not stinking even if wearing for months).
    There's many types of wools as just a regular wool (like Filson stuff, very outside, hardwork), Merino wool (let's say modified regular, better to skin, great base layers, tshirts, shirts) and alpaca wool (more elastic, even warmer, tougher, better for socks and gloves). Downside is that it can get pricey. But I definitely recommend checking it out!
    and.. what's up with that Sun protection?

  • @davidostar157
    @davidostar157 5 лет назад

    People have to think about ethnicity too, for example I’m very racially ambiguous so I can blend in most metropolitan areas but if was to go to an all white town I would stick out. Similarly if you’re white or black and are in Chinatown you’ll also stick out. So choosing location and route is important.

  • @keithrezendes6913
    @keithrezendes6913 Год назад

    I am in Arizona.

  • @dude_man_bro
    @dude_man_bro 3 года назад

    What about the undies? Serious question

  • @pearlchan580
    @pearlchan580 5 лет назад

    Where is the video about floodlight camera?

  • @schreckpmc
    @schreckpmc 5 лет назад +4

    I bet that jacket cost a fortune

  • @robinhoods-homestead
    @robinhoods-homestead 3 года назад

    The gray man concept should be always practiced even if you're in a rural area just because you live in a farm ville today doesn't mean that in 10-15 years it'll still be trees in other words when people stop moving to the city they'll move the city to the people and you never know when shit will hit the fan could be tomorrow when your area is woods could be 15 years from now when they made the forest you live in into a giant ass truck stop lol

  • @scorpionleader424
    @scorpionleader424 5 лет назад +2

    ,most people wear hoodies in NW. Blend easier...

  • @LeaTex
    @LeaTex 5 лет назад

    Your pronunciation is slower than in your videos from a year ago. Very good improvement!

  • @Talliwa123
    @Talliwa123 5 лет назад +1

    I don’t know if you’ve gotten this before but your hats (as well as being an iconic part of your look) are pretty memorable. I am pretty sure if you pulled any stranger on the street they would give the same 3-word description of your physical appearance. Ever contemplate alternative headwear?

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад +1

      Yes, I've gotten this before. It's part of my look online, but they're really not that uncommon in the PNW. It's something I am still debating.

    • @dutchcourage7312
      @dutchcourage7312 5 лет назад

      Well, he is planning to bug out and survive, not to rob a bank... right? ... well i hope not ... so then does it really matter what's on his head?

  • @tacticalsquash8854
    @tacticalsquash8854 3 года назад

    Why not cotton? The military even is starting to tell the personel to try to refrain from wearing stuff like that. In like cotton(which is fire retardant), that will melt to your skin. Just a heads up.. I try to not wear it because I found this out years ago

  • @EatCarbs
    @EatCarbs 5 лет назад

    If you truly want to fit in with everyone else.. carry a coffee cup and film everything on your phone.
    Thanks for the video

  • @ZoLZtiZz
    @ZoLZtiZz 5 лет назад

    One important thing you forgot to talk about, is the underpants. Really essential, though, when you have to walk all day long to escape from other people, or find food and water to make you and yours survive. No ?

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад

      That's going to be covered in Part 2, which is set to air this Saturday morning.

    • @ZoLZtiZz
      @ZoLZtiZz 5 лет назад

      @@TheUrbanPrepper looking forward !

  • @brian4984
    @brian4984 5 лет назад

    Salomon doesn't make enough models in wide sizes! 😭

  • @mbe1968
    @mbe1968 5 лет назад +2

    Hanks belts

  • @SgtGold3
    @SgtGold3 Год назад

    I think wearing all gray would make cause you to stand out more than adding other colors. “Oh look, that’s a gray man trying to look normal” lol

  • @pamcoley5056
    @pamcoley5056 5 лет назад

    so I live in Hawaii so flowers, and ocean colors

  • @redapple3256
    @redapple3256 2 года назад

    Link to part 2?

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  2 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/FefLoLOOes0/видео.html

  • @minutemanproductions8029
    @minutemanproductions8029 4 года назад

    Blacked out ninja mode looks the coolest but is not practical

  • @Mike-yy4ll
    @Mike-yy4ll 4 года назад

    Just in case - this man carries a pair of half-finger gloves on him.

  • @ufmam6254
    @ufmam6254 5 лет назад

    You been taking some modeling classes cliff?

  • @THERHINO8624
    @THERHINO8624 5 лет назад

    I see where you're going with this and I understand but as long as you have dressed appropriately for the day what's in your bug out/get home bag should be rigged for that task. I mean, if its cold and hammering down with rain and you haven't got a a coat or decent footwear, you're not in the "prepared" mind set to begin with. The chances are if the shtf you're no gong to be in an ideal situation and you're attire and edc ect should have you fairly covered anyway but I fully appreciate the sentiment and the detail so people can understand what this whole movement is about

  • @WhoThisMonkey
    @WhoThisMonkey 3 года назад

    I thought you weren't going to stop getting closer to the camera.

  • @deeznutz3958
    @deeznutz3958 5 лет назад

    Where’s the snow?!

  • @Tourn86
    @Tourn86 5 лет назад

    Is this for Bob 3.0

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  5 лет назад

      Yes it is.

    • @Tourn86
      @Tourn86 5 лет назад

      @@TheUrbanPrepper thank you now I can put it in the proper pdf folder lol

  • @djzrobzombie2813
    @djzrobzombie2813 3 года назад

    Wearing Patagonia as a graymen ? That stuff is expensive ... Why don't you also wear a rolex as a graymen ?

  • @coppertopv365
    @coppertopv365 3 года назад

    Look like a Worker, or just wear plain non bright tshirts, cargo pants, some kinda sturdy boot or shoes, Ball cap.
    No Jean's cause they dont dry quickly and get heavy wet or chaff if hot.