Techie Clothing

[supertechie1]

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions! I've been doing some checking around with your suggestions and i'm finding good stuff. Any other suggestions are more than welcome, you can never have too many possibilities. Thanks!

[gafftaper]

Check out the military surplus places for pants. They've got some really cool commando pants that have tons of pockets. Really nice stuff.

Don't forget gloves, belt pouches and tons of other cool gear at Setwear and Tools for Stagecraft

[len]

You might also try Farm & Fleet. They carry Carhartt and Dickie's, etc. Sam's Club also sells some long sleeve shirts in the winter for about $10.

[thebikingtechie]

For tools, that is ones that I would consider part of clothing, I would strongly recommend a Leatherman Wave and a AA LED Maglite. I normally don't like to advertise companies, but for me my leatherman and Maglite are my two tools that I always have on my belt while working theatre. You might not need them all the time but when you do need them you will be glad you have them. And if you don't have them, you'll wish you did.

Clothing wise: for shows I use black dress pants and a black long sleeve t shirt. For formal day to day work (ie. working with a professional group in the local community theatre) I'll usually wear a black shirt with normal jeans.

[avkid]

Originally Posted by thebikingtechie

for me my leatherman and Maglite are my two tools that I always have on my belt while working theatre.

About a year and a half ago I started carrying them both everyday.
I have them everywhere except church and the Post Office.(the latter is a felony)

[len]

Originally Posted by charcoaldabs

Really? What specifically is the issue? Is it possible that the laws are different in each state?

I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing it's the cutting tool in a federal building that is a felony. It's likely another one of those nonsensical laws the government passed after 9/11. I live in a fairly rural area and most of the people (especially men) have knives and other tools on them all the time. In my neighborhood it's one of those laws that's on the books but never enforced.

[avkid]

Originally Posted by charcoaldabs

Really? What specifically is the issue? Is it possible that the laws are different in each state?

Since it is a Federal Agency(sort of).

39 CFR 232 1 (1)
(l) Weapons and explosives. No person while on postal property may carry firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either openly or concealed, or store the same on postal property, except for official purposes.



18 US Code Section 930
Except as provided in subsection (d), whoever knowingly possesses or causes to be present a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a Federal facility (other than a Federal court facility), or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
(b)
Whoever, with intent that a firearm or other dangerous weapon be used in the commission of a crime, knowingly possesses or causes to be present such firearm or dangerous weapon in a Federal facility, or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
(c)
A person who kills or attempts to kill any person in the course of a violation of subsection (a) or (b), or in the course of an attack on a Federal facility involving the use of a firearm or other dangerous weapon, shall be punished as provided in sections 1111, 1112, and 1113.
(d)
Subsection (a) shall not apply to -
(1)
the lawful performance of official duties by an officer, agent, or employee of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision thereof, who is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of law;
(2)
the possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon by a Federal official or a member of the Armed Forces if such possession is authorized by law; or
(3)
the lawful carrying of firearms or other dangerous weapons in a Federal facility incident to hunting or other lawful purposes.

[Van]

Technically, a knife in a multi-tool is a tool, not a weapon therefore carrying one on your belt is not, or rather should not be a violation of this statute. 'Tis a bit silly when society describes a box cutter as a deadly weapon. IMHO

[avkid]

Originally Posted by Van

Technically, a knife in a multi-tool is a tool, not a weapon therefore carrying one on your belt is not, or rather should not be a violation of this statute. 'Tis a bit silly when society describes a box cutter as a deadly weapon. IMHO

State laws tend to be more liberal on that point about trade tools.

I honestly prefer not to take my chances on ending up in the federal penitentiary.

[Van]

Originally Posted by avkid

...............................................I honestly prefer not to take my chances on ending up in the federal penitentiary.

And that is why you'll never be considered a legitimate Country singer, or Rapper.