Clothing is just as important as your shelter and bedding, so think carefully about what you wear. You can layer up and wear plenty of items – leaving extra space in your bug out bag – but it might be sensible to pack a few spares.
In terms of individual items of clothing, choose pieces which are lightweight and breathable, but comfortable at the same time. If they’re in some way waterproof or weatherproof then that would be great too, especially if you’re expecting a natural disaster.
Having said this, thermal clothing is always a good idea; regardless of the emergency that you’re facing, temperatures may still drop very low at night at the very least. A warm coat will come in very handy, as will thermal underwear, gloves, a hat and a scarf.
Those things aside, don’t forget the smaller, standard items of clothing. You may want to take a change of socks and underwear in order to keep fresh. Additionally, sturdy walking boots are a must-have; make sure you wear them in now, so that they’re comfortable when you need them. When you’re running for your life, you’ll want to avoid getting blisters as much as possible!