Techie Clothing

[bearbehindscene13]

i work with a guy that uses a climbing chalk bag when we work electrics, putting all his wrenches and such in there. it actually works quite well and im thinking about using his idea. gives u much easier access then putting them in your pockets.

[shiben]

I really like my setwear tool belt for that. Pockets are so uncomfortable, and they pull your pants down, stretching your belt. One issue with my bag, however, is that putting dykes and a wrench with a pointy bit on it in there has ripped it in a few places... Thank god for a nice costume shop supervisor. As for flashlights, I tend to like my surefire LED light, 80 lumens output. Only problem: 11 hour battery life. I usually also have on hand my Petzl headlamp, with a blue diffusion filter available. Great for work on electrics when your already using both hands, a mouth and an elbow to hold things.

[renegadeblack]

Originally Posted by Footer

I have a few pairs on the union bay cargos, they used to sell them at kohls. I think I bout about 4 pairs about 5 or so years ago, so mine are in well... interesting shape. When I do have to wear blacks, though rarely, its usually those pants, either my all black sketchers (which double as "looks good with jeans" wear) or my red wings, some random black shirt, and to top it off.. the best hoodie ever. Really. Its the best hoodie EVER. Go, look at it, if you don't think this is the best hoodie ever, you are insane. Go. Look. Really. Microfleece Hoodies from SCOTTEVEST/SeV with Many Hidden Pockets ? Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirts ? Buy Fleece Hoodies

Ahh, close, but not quite: - LOKI GEAR - Product Details - Morf Pullover Hoodie

[edmedmoped]

I wear the crew polo shirt (Name on left breast, 'CREW' on back), black trousers and black slip-on shoes. Black gloves too if I'm working the followspot.

[Dionysus]

The tech crew at my highschool, the year I left started to buy black golf-shirts for any newly established crew member with the School logo, School Name and "Tech Crew" written on the breast of the shirt. They are asked to wear black dress/work/jeans, and black shoes (often steel-toes).

My dress depends on the show I am running and I role I hold for it.
Often this is a black dress shirt, and black pants, with either black dress shoes or black steel-toes.

I usually have a Mini-maglight (for some shows I pull out the full-size mag holster), and I always have a knife in my pocket. Also a multi-tool, etc when needed for the show.

[howlingwolf487]

I usually wear black Wrangler relaxed fit jeans and a black Dickies Work shirt (long-sleeve or short-sleeve depends on the gig/show). I have a pair of Brahma steel-toed sneakers. On occasions where I need more storage space on my person, I'll wear black BDUs. For dressier occasions, I have another pair of Brahma shoes that are meant for the food service industry; the heels are air-cushioned and the tread is non-slip, etc. so you can stay on your feet all day with no problems.

On my belt I keep my Leatherman, my Mini Maglite LED, and my cell phone holder/holster (procured from an Army/Navy store after some Rottweiler ripped the other one right off my thigh).

In my pockets I keep my knife, custom earplugs, moleskin notebook, and Setwear gloves.

By the way - if you're looking for an extremely bright, affordable flashlight (aka "torch"), Home Depot has a really nice one for like $40USD that outputs 90 lumens and has a great battery life. Takes AAA batteries, so you don't have to worry about spending more for proprietary ones.

[gcpsoundlight]

Originally Posted by supertechie1

Does any one have any suggestions on good techie blacks. Especially pants.. i cant seem to find just the right ones for the job.

I find that black jeans are very good. They are comfortable, sturdy, and have plenty of places to put thinks ie 'lecky tape, multitools, mag-lites etc. And, they are cheap!

[gcpsoundlight]

Originally Posted by howlingwolf487

if you're looking for an extremely bright, affordable flashlight (aka "torch"), Home Depot has a really nice one for like $40USD that outputs 90 lumens and has a great battery life. Takes AAA batteries, so you don't have to worry about spending more for proprietary ones.

If you are cheap like me, have a look at supermarkets and the like - I found an aluminium torch with 9 led's for $12AUD! And its also AAA's. I did the maths, and one set of batteries will last 6.5 years!

[shiben]

Originally Posted by gcpsoundlight

If you are cheap like me, have a look at supermarkets and the like - I found an aluminium torch with 9 led's for $12AUD! And its also AAA's. I did the maths, and one set of batteries will last 6.5 years!

Well, thats doubtful. Are you sure your not reading the LED life? THats usually like 50,000 hours, but the batteries usually last a lot less. My mini-mag goes through a set every few weeks, and my Surefire goes thru a set every 2 weeks. Course, its an 80 lumen LED tactical torch, so its kinda bright. But yeah, even LED torches tend to burn batteries, especially when they are on all the time like mine tend to be.