His old flask was strapped onto his belt , because he was worried that the contents would leak onto his clothes . But the hunt for a replacement receptacle was not why he was really out there . He was escaping the night , and the emptiness of his flat .

Question: How would one describe the subject given his jury - rigged clothing ?
Answer: The subject is crafty .The subject is a resourceful person .The subject is smart .The subject is an alcoholic .