Gear

Gear, in the context of alterhumanity, collectively refers to accessories that alterhumans may utilize to express or enhance their connection or identification with their kintype. While not a requirement, gear serves as a means for individuals to feel more in tune with the characteristics and traits associated with their alterhuman identity. It is distinct from fursuiting, an activity within the furry fandom involving the donning of costumes resembling anthropomorphic creatures, real or imagined, primarily for fun and socializing.

	+ Gear encompasses a variety of accessories that alterhumans may use to express or enhance their connection to their kintype.
	+ These accessories can range from clothing items to symbolic objects that evoke the essence of the alterhuman identity.
* Distinguishing from Fursuiting:
	+ Gear is often confused or deliberately mistaken for fursuiting, a practice within the furry fandom.
	+ Unlike fursuiting, which involves costumes of anthropomorphic creatures, gear is more about personal expression and connection to alterhuman identity.
* Not a Requirement for Alterhumanity:
	+ Gear is not a prerequisite for identifying as an alterhuman.
	+ Individuals may choose to use gear as a form of self-expression, but it is not mandatory, and the absence of gear does not diminish one's alterhuman identity.

Example: An individual who identifies as a dragonkin may wear dragon-themed accessories such as scales-patterned clothing, dragon-themed jewelry, or symbolic objects representing dragons as part of their gear. These items serve as a personal expression and a way to connect with their dragon alterhuman identity.

Note: Gear plays a role in the rich tapestry of alterhuman expression, allowing individuals to externalize their inner identity. It is essential to differentiate gear from fursuiting, as the former is about personal connection and expression rather than the creation of a costume. Importantly, gear is optional, and individuals can embrace their alterhuman identity without the need for any specific accessories.

## A few examples of gear

A wolf fursuit that can be used as gear. Found on pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/16466354882655829/Catzz gear of a grey dog with floppy ears. Probably a Weimaraner. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/626915210653820729/A leaf mask, could be used for a phytanthropes kintype. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/14214555066499410/A theta delta necklase, can be used to express someones therianthropy. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/155303887740882716/A velociraptor mask, can be used for paleotherians or any alterhuman identity. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/718183471841763581/Faun ears that can be used as gear. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/405886985179697341/A Grape agate crystal that can be used as gear. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/597923288050651192/A tiger mask that can be used as gear, created from a white cat mask. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/16466354882598959/A plain white cat mask that can be used as gear, or painted and used as gear. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/59391288831310110/A blue roan horse quadsuit, created by beastcub creations on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2-cQ2nZTJcA mermaid tail that can be used as gear. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/640355640771402160/