If anything was going to happen keep hoard code as it is but make it less brutal on those that are doing stuff with said gear. That way nothing changes for the gear lockers but there is a bit of breathing space for you know those that participate and risk said gear.

EG:
- Participating in raids against defenders
- Participating in retrievals that get you edge points
- Being PK'ed
- PK'ing others

Failing that ... Maybe jut make the outfit command hook you up with all the stuff you want! Cause you know walking in and out of Teth is a drag for the strange bracers :P