What he was unwilling to part with:
Thermolite fishing boots
N.66 orange fishing overalls “to stay dry”
Blue gloves
Wool hat “made by an old woman”
Pocket knife
Fishing apron “for working with fish to stay clean”
Rubber arm sleeves “so we are not wet in the hands”

What he was willing to part with:
Wool socks “made by grandma”