![]() I know some people like to wear sneakers or tennis shoes. I always recommend you wear boots over any other pair of footwear when exploring. So I just put on my gloves before making my way inside a building.įootwear is one of the most important items of your entire urbex outfit. I’m not a fan of touching dusty or sticky objects. I personally like to wear my gloves at all time when I’m inside an abandoned building. The right pair of gloves that are comfortable and resistant to tear is what you want to have. Have them in your backpack and put them on when you think you need them. You don’t have to wear them all the times if you don’t want to. Protect your hands from wounds or abrasion by simply wearing a pair of gloves. Whatever the situation may be, your hands are generally the first to make contact with an object or surface while you’re in an abandoned building. You’ll be climbing, moving objects, and touching dirty surfaces you’d rather not touch. It is better to be prepared than underprepared. Keep a light jacket on you, it could come in handy when you need it. Not because I’m cold or anything, but because it serves as an added layer of protection on my upper body. I’ll sometimes wear it if I don’t particularly feel comfortable inside a building I’m exploring. You should make the decision of bringing a jacket or not.Įven if the weather isn’t a bit chilly, I personally always carry a jacket in my backpack just in case I need it. Depending on the location you’re visiting or the weather on that particular day. ![]() WEAR THEM.Ĭargo pants, denim jeans, or any other thick durable pants are ideal for urban exploring.Ī jacket is not necessarily needed for urban exploring. 99% of the people reading this already own a pair of jeans. Seriously, the only thing you should ever consider wearing is pants. ![]() What these scenarios have in common is that your legs will come in contact with tough surfaces that can easily harm your skin.ĭon’t make the mistake I did and wear cargo shorts when you go exploring. Or you’ll have to jump through a broken glass window to get inside a location. In your explorations, you will likely come across situations where you have to walk through tall overgrown grass. Something that is comfortable and allows you to move freely without restrictions but fully covers your upper body. If you don’t already have a long sleeve t-shirt, consider getting one before your next/first exploration. It gives your arms a basic level of protection from any potentially dangerous elements while you’re inside an abandoned building. This is why a long sleeve shirt is ideal for exploring. Sure a thin piece of cloth won’t make any difference if you accidentally run your arm against a wall with exposed nails.īut what about a scenario in which you accidentally touch a filthy surface or some strange liquid spills on your arm. Hopefully, by knowing what the ideal attire for urbex is, you can avoid going through the same experience I went through.īelow is the ideal urban explorer outfit that I recommend you wear for urban exploring.Ī long sleeve shirt that covers your arms is preferable to a short sleeve shirt that leaves your arms exposed. The reason I’m writing this post is to inform the newbie urban explorers on what to wear when out exploring. There’s a first for everything and you can’t be expected to know best practices about a hobby when you first start. Many people getting into urbex nowadays also don’t have the slightest clue on what to wear when urban exploring. It was my first time exploring and I had no idea what to wear. When I left the place I had scratches on my arm and legs and my shoes and socks were drenched in dirty water. I was with friends exploring an abandoned steel mill. I wore cargo shorts with a simple short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of chucks. My first-time urban exploring I made the mistake of wearing clothes that left my body exposed. Wearing the proper urbex clothing that can keep your body safe from potentially harmful elements commonly found in abandoned buildings is something you want to do. I don’t say this to scare you, I’m simply being honest. Walking into an abandoned building without being prepared is extremely risky. It’s can be as dangerous as it is enjoyable. We all know urban exploring is no walk in the park. There are, however, certain things you can carry with you or in this case, wear that can be quite beneficial to your safety. It has no barrier to entry and no special gear or exploration clothing is needed to partake in it. ![]() It’s one of the great things about this hobby that so many people like. I’ll start off by stating the obvious, you don’t need any special kind of clothing for urban exploring.
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