Tactical way of life question.

[elephant]

sorry if this is long:

I have read several articles in Recoil/Offgrid magazine relating to "SHTF" scenarios. It seem that this is a popular movement lately and I have noticed a huge shift when it comes to awareness and preparation. Anyways, I see a lot of tactical clothing and gear lately that seems to be focused or centered around the urban "SHTF" minded consumer. There are pants with intergraded pockets for 30rd magazines, over the shoulder bags for concealing a SBR or PDW and plate carrier vest that are styled in a non military tradition and fashioned in a way to be less aggressive and more "excepted by society". I have even seen advertisements from manufactures that have entire lines of tactical clothing designed to fit in without drawing noticeable attention from others. I like the idea and I even like the "outdoorsman" look . In your honest opinion, would this be considered extreme today or totally normal in todays times. Is this a way of life for some people, in regards to always being prepared? Would you draw negative attention from law enforcement if you were to wear pants with a 30rd magpul in its designated pocket while carrying a concealed PDW in a over the shoulder bag? Or is this just a "when society breaks down" type of gear. I ask because I few local military surplus stores I shop at are always sold out of all their 5.11, Voodoo, Blackhawk, Maxpedtion and Condor clothing and accessories within a few days after delivery and it seems that more and more products are being sold and more business are entering this market.

[Eurodriver]

You want my opinion? Ok.

Wearing tactical clothing is stupid. If it isn't SHTF you look like a complete douche. I see guys all the time wearing Oakley boots and 5.11 pants. At McDonalds on the beach in Florida. Are those pants going to do something for you that shorts won't? Then again, I care what I look like because I actually get laid. Some guys might not be into that.

If it is SHTF wearing tactical clothing is even dumber. If I'm sitting back in my house with the window open looking out for bad guys, who am I going to shoot first? The Middle Aged fat guy wearing jeans and a t shirt or the wanna be war hero? It's called "shoot me first" gear for a reason.

The tactical clothing thing is not a sign of the times nor is it "accepted" by society. It is simply clothing manufacturers hyping product to a gullible full retard segment of gun owners who think that's what is needed to succeed in a (mythical) gunfight

[elephant]

that was mostly on par with how I felt about this. I see a lot of people lately dressed like Blackwater contractors and I think they look ridiculous. I went to a Texas Rangers game and I saw more people wearing desert tan operator hats with the American flag patches, desert tan Oakley boots, some type of desert tan tactical shirt and one guy was wearing a afghan scarf and I was like "were not in the freaking desert"! I like the idea in the fact that its a better alternative than wearing surplus military clothing and the fact that I like to wear North Face clothes and they resemble that look.

[SeriousStudent]

....... I went to a Texas Rangers game and I saw more people wearing desert tan operator hats with the American flag patches, desert tan Oakley boots, some type of desert tan tactical shirt and one guy was wearing a afghan scarf and I was like "were not in the freaking desert"! I like the idea in the fact that its a better alternative than wearing surplus military clothing and the fact that I like to wear North Face clothes and they resemble that look.

We call those people California Angels fans.


...said the old dude with shorts, flip flops and a ridiculously expensive cigar.

And a range card of the neighborhood, with lased distances. Because I always hedge my bets.

[Koshinn]

And a range card of the neighborhood, with lased distances. Because I always hedge my bets.

Only the neighborhood? Mediocre. Btw, you in Vegas right now?


Seriously though, I wear what's comfortable. Living in an actual desert, it's light-colored and breathable clothing. Sometimes in fall or spring when it's a little chilly, I wear my one pair of Propper "tactical" pants.

I don't take it everywhere, but my SBR lives in a tennis racket bag with suppressor, extra mags of federal softpoint 5.56, and sling. I also do play tennis so that helps. If you use the tennis bag carry method but you don't look like you're ready to play tennis, load up a gym bag and bring that too for your "towel, shirt, shorts, socks, tennis shoes, extra balls, grip tape, water, sweat headband, sweat wrist band, etc."

[Straight Shooter]

Ill say this about some of the tactical clothing...some of that stuff is really comfy. Plus..if you carry a lot of EDC gear, they work far better than jeans. THAT said, I 100% agree that A LOT of guys, mostly WANNABE'S....go way overboard with it. They are almost always posers, and a 2 minute conversation with them will usually bear this out.
I LOVE my shirts from Bowling Concepts, the Charlie Sheen shirts are AWESOME to CCW under. I try to look like the biggest schmuck in town when Im out. aint too hard for me either!

[Eurodriver]

I'm not saying that all of that clothing is for posers, although my post may have come across that way.

Oakley boots and breathable 5.11 pants probably makes sense if you live in the desert.

When it's 95* and humid as hell and you're in Miami FL at a gun show? Not so much. Additionally if you are wearing tactical anything and your waist size starts with the number 4 your priorities are wrong. A heart attack is going to kill you much quicker than a bad guy wth a gun.

[Straight Shooter]

When it's 95* and humid as hell and you're in Miami FL at a gun show? Not so much. Additionally if you are wearing tactical anything and your waist size starts with the number 4 your priorities are wrong. A heart attack is going to kill you much quicker than a bad guy wth a gun.

BURNING TRUTH.

[Abraham]

Eurodriver,

Your first post in this thread is absolutely spot on!

Douche Nozzles wear camo and tactical because they have the "look at me - look at me" syndrome.

[mikelowrey]

I'm not saying that all of that clothing is for posers, although my post may have come across that way.

Oakley boots and breathable 5.11 pants probably makes sense if you live in the desert.

When it's 95* and humid as hell and you're in Miami FL at a gun show? Not so much. Additionally if you are wearing tactical anything and your waist size starts with the number 4 your priorities are wrong. A heart attack is going to kill you much quicker than a bad guy wth a gun.

Amazing when I see those youtube videos with their tactical operator tier 1 beards too. Going to the mall around the area you can spot them a mile away including the previous description in clothing options.