clothing

I"m in the market for some new pants. I found a thread on STP talking about them so I looked into it and found a few pairs. I am having a little trouble figuring out which one to get. My needs are that they be warm in winter but wearable in summer. Mainly they need to block wind for when I'm on...

If you ever find yourself in the cold and needing gloves, try cutting up a pair of your worn out wool socks. Just retain the part from the ankles up. You can either just pull these remaining wool tubes over your hands as is like a blanket for your hands, or cut thumb holes in the sides. A little...

How to Clean and Sanitize Found Feathers DIY “Dry” Cleaning Method Gasoline Method Soap and Water Method General Cleaning/Dusting Additional Tips and Advice ~~~ Feathers are delicate and require special care when cleaning. There are two types of feathers, contour and down. Contour feathers...

I need some advice about this one. I know how to sew but I'm not confident enough yet to risk ruining this jacket. The leather is thin compared to more leather jackets and well worn. I want to take in the arms and possibly the armpits. Have any of you lovely people done this before? tips?

I was looking into tin cloth when I ran into this recipe. http://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/waterproof-fabric-using-tin-cloth-zb0z1303zpit.aspx#axzz2hS2DNtef

I met this pretty cool dude yesterday who said that I ought to keep from washing my bandannas (a black one and a camo one) if I'm gonna wear them. I hitchhike, so I'm not too read up on hobo culture. Is it seriously something that people would get pissy over? I'm not in the business of offending...

Rit BLOWS. Trying to make some gear ninja-appropriate.

I have a pair of nevados boots, they're really comfy but they aren't waterproof at all. I know even if they were a little waterproof they'd still get wet cause they're that mesh breathable material. My boyfriend and I are gonna be hopping out to pennsylvania in a week or so and i want some...

Has anyone used a washboardfor washing clothes? Is it effective enough? Can you rinse your clothes/sheets/sleeping bag enough with just a bucket of water? How do YOU wash your clothes with out running water, including a river?

So I've been looking into getting a new pair of shoes/boots for hiking and general outdoors sort of things and I was wondering what everyone's opinion on Gore-tex was related to footwear. My feet get super sweaty in the summer and I keep hearing mixed reviews about the its breathability.

I'm curious as to what i should bring as far as warm clothes go.I will be going all through all the states on the west coast.And i figured i should probably pack some what warm since ill be spending nights in the mountains and deserts further south.So heres what im gonna bring with me.I just...

Hi ALL, I just got a pair of caterpillar steel toe boots kicked down. they are my size and they confortable. I was just wondering what are all your views on steel toe boots? I have been told by some they would never were them because the steel can cut your toes off if they get run over. Then I...

First of all i want to say that i don't agree with the fuckery that the Israeli government does but i like these boots. They are worn by the the Israeli Shayetet 13 special forces and other Israeli special forces fighting groups. They are made in northern Israel. I've been wearing these for a...

I am making utility belts from industrial grade Filson's material. Tin cloth's thick canvases and maybe some leather in the mix. My question is, what would YOU GUYS want to see on a utlity belt? What kind of pouches, pockets, zippered sotrage compartments and such? Has anyone ever wanted a...

I was thinking about living with only one set of each garment. One pair of pants, one t-shirt, one sweater, one jacket, and two sets of underwear for.. good measure. There would be a set of qualities I would look for in these garments. They should be tough, stain-resistant, and should be...

well the idiot i am i didnt get a winter coat and i live in owen sound ontario but i have this pea coat its pretty warm if you wear a hoody underneath it. its actually warmer then my leather jacket

http://hypebeast.com/2008/08/carhartt-x-vans-half-cab-chukka-a-closer-look/ iv been looking to find these i seen several sites that talk about these carhartt vans shoes but i cant find them online to buy anywhere, has anyone seen or heard anything about them? they were released in 2008 i beleive

whats the best jacket/coat that gives most warmth and not to heavy with good mobility. iv heard alot of good things from carrhart there a bit pricey but i think worth it in the long run

I'm going to list you the stuff I have, that I COULD bring. If you could just give me some tips, tell me what I should worry about, what I need to buy etc. So, this is stuff I HAVE, not that I am definitely taking. Keep in mind, 'Am taking' means I'll more than likely take it, unless you say...

Hi guys, I was wondering, when you guys are traveling around how many pairs of clothes do you keep on you? For me I usually have 2-3 pairs of clothes (pants/shorts,shirt, socks, underwear) including the pair I'm wearing whenever I wander about. I've been thinking about cutting it down a pair. I...

Hey guys and gals, I'm going to be bumming around the states for the first time starting in September. My general idea is to start making my way south from upstate New York before the cold starts setting in. I'll probably be spending most of my time around and inbetween places like Louisianna...

does anyone know of any good and hopefully inexpensive shoes? I go through a pair within two weeks, for example im wearing low chucks,cons now and there is already a hole through the ball and heel. I tear up a pair within a week or two. Even boots fall apart is there something i can do besides...

692 Just re-posting this here since I thought this would be pretty useful for some people. It's a video about how to replace your regular shoe laces with bungee cord style laces for easy slipping on and off.

Has anyone had luck with heavy duty fabric from a craft store or something? Id like to get a few feet of strong black material so i can slice off a piece, burn the edges and keep my beloved pants together. Theyre really desintigrating in parts...

Just got one for 12$ who else has one?

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I figure something like this: http://milspecmonkey.com/store/tactical-gear/head-gear/msm-cg-hat-dlux would make a pretty good trainhopping cap. I'm thinking that a DIY version shouldn't be too hard to scare up.

So I know boots are a terrible idea in generally on a train because well they are hard to untie. But I just have one question...do steel in tips somehow polaratize to the other metal and cause some kind of magnet effect? Lol who has hopped in steelies and how the hell did that go for ya?

We all know how important socks are...a good pair can make a ratty pair of shoes feel like clouds. Got this pair of Redhead socks and I had to look them up to see what was so damn special about them. (gift from my mom) They are wool socks and sold at BassPro...lifetime warranty. You can sweat in...

traveling tip # 582 : Dry cleaning if ur wearing dirty clothes and its starting to bother u but u cant wash them. What u do is change your clothes and wear the new ones untill there absolutly disgusting . then ur old clothes look really clean in compairison...repeat and never have to spend...

So I wanted to warn you guys about this shit. I've had a few pairs of BDUs and I move less then a solider is expected, and I have a Mosaad pack as well as a CFP-90. They're falling apart, and I bought them while I was in SLO in November of last year. There's no fuckin reason why this stuff...

how the fuck do i keep stitches on my pants from ripping out? everytime i hop on a train the stitches on my pants bust out and im god damn near half naked. help?

does anyone know any good website to get patches beside http://microcosmpublishing.com/ http://crustpunks.com/ http://www.interpunk.com/ http://blackpowderpress.com/ Thanks so much add to the list

Just what I need for those long stack train rides in the winter---Originaly designed for the military and Moterbikers they have heated vests and pants and other clothing....see-- http://coreheat.net/Products/Products.html

Hi, I was wondering two things about crusty pants. 1) How do I blackout the floss? I've tried using ink and it just turns this ugly grey color and rubs off. I've wondering about spray paint, but I'm afraid of that chipping off everywhere. Who has had experience with sewing crusty pants with...

where would one begin on making it yourself?

Hey, my buddy and i are looking for a good second hand store that's likely to have some good boots. Any ideas? We're in the port moody area but have busability.

Does anyone have a safer way to carry cash on the road other than a money belt?

I've been searching for a good pair of leather boots my whole life now, especially after I hit the road. And as a girl, the search is almost futile. Salvation Amry only stocks in size 11 or up and the ones at Goodwill always have 2 inch heels. What the hell is the point of heels anyway? I just...

Most of my patches are stencils as i haven't got into silk screening yet, One i really wanna see is "FreeDOME" Uncle sam or some presidents gettin' blowjobs

I lifted a pair of these shoes from k-mart...I'm gonna end up using them anyway but I'm curious to see other people opinions of these shoes. I'm walking to arizona at the end of the month...would they even last?

Materials needed: Comfy boots. Metal weight plates from curtain blinds, the ones with the metal bead chains attached to them. Wrenches, or pliers, big enough for some leverage. How to: Grip the plates at the ends using the pliers, with the holes for the chains held vertically, and bend them a...

So I thought this was pretty neat. It's a basic guide on how to make a full set of winter clothing out of "super soft" poly foam sheets. Following the basic principals outlined in this article, you can make everything from pants, parka, mittens, mukluks, hat, and sleeping bag. The foam material...

Need acrylic paint* (depends on price but any crafting store carries it) Modge Podge (any art store. I use hard finish. about 5-8$) Silk or Nylon (jo-anns fabrics - they always have coupons and sales) Cross-Stitch Frames (can find at jo-anns. supercheap in many sizes) paintbrushes (got my...

So I'm in New Orleans, hanging out and gearing up for the summer, when I run into a kid who is ranting about these new pants of his. They're not Carhartt, not Filsen's, not Walls. They're Duluth Trading Company and they're made of fire hose cloth. Fucking crazy. So he's telling me about them...

my sister's boyfriend bought a Paracord Survival Strap Bracelet from survivalstraps.com it's the 7.5 inch one, so it has about 13.5 feet of paracord. i only got it because it was too big for his wrist. it fits my wrist perfect(i'm 6'6" and 190 pounds) i probably won't wear it as a bracelet all...

wanting to tighten up my carhartts, i was just going to turn them inside out and cut from the crotch all the way down to the leg on the inner thigh part of the pant to the width i want to shed and re-stitch them up, just want to see if that's the method you would use, and if you have done it and...

anyone know any DIY ways to wash wool? I got some niice comffy wool swaters from the thrift store but i don't want to take them to a dry cleaner every time. Tried lookin on the net not too much out there. anyone got any tricks up their sleeves?

I figured I'd start a DIY thread for tailoring/altering/whatever. I've got little experience in this myself, so I'm asking for some help I'm looking to take in a faux-leather jacket i have, but it's lined which makes me a little apprehensive about ruining it. Any suggestions? I'm trying to take...

Hey, what do you guys recommend as a good jacket for staying warm while riding during the winter? I'm riding my first time in Jan and I do not know what jacket to get. Any advice/recommendations are accepted! :D