Tactical way of life question.

[SeriousStudent]

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

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You don't know how big my definition of "neighborhood" is.

Nah, not attending either conference this year. I sent two of the minons, as a reward for good behavior.

[TMW89]

I might be into that type of attire if it wasn't so expensive. $60+ for a pair of pants? And they don't even make my junk look bigger?

[sevenhelmet]

I do own exactly one pair of 5.11 pants in Khaki, or maybe it's called "Coyote", I don't really remember. I have a pair of shorts as well, same color. Both are comfortable, look good, and most men here wear cargo pants/shorts and T-shirts in the 100-115F desert summer, so nobody would give me a second glance.

As for the "cool factor", I did buy a set of multicam (pants and shirt) a while back just for fun, and I have worn them exactly zero times. They're too heavy for backpacking, and for everything else they're too... camo. I'm not sure what I thought I'd use them for, I just thought they were cool. Damn it all, I bought into the fad in a moment of weakness. Maybe the camo will be fun on Halloween when I'm out with my little kids. Or maybe I can sell them to some tacticool genius operator with a beard. He has to have a beard though. If he doesn't have a beard, he's not legit.


I think this "tacticool" stuff is a fad, and I think some people are (slowly) starting to wake up and realize that looking like a supersecret ninja-rifle battle ranger is a bad idea for a whole bunch of reasons. Hence the shift toward more "civilian friendly" options as the companies try to move with the times. I think it's a good business model- they do a good job of making it look enticing, but whenever I stop to think about it, I realize it's all hideously overpriced, and I don't need any of it. When (if?) I have money to burn, ammo and practical training is ultimately more fun and much more useful.

[daddyusmaximus]

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.

What do you got against old fat retired guys?

I'm a size 40, but I'm also 52, and I did 28 years before I got blowed up. Sometimes I miss the Army, and want to relive my youth, so I'll wear my 5.11 pants. However, I don't walk around with my SBR in a bag over my shoulder.

But yeah, I get where you're coming from. I used to make fun of fat guys. (still do, if they're fatter than me) I too find the current fad of so many out there trying to walk around acting like they're on a mission in Iraq or the 'stan is insanely funny. Just remember that while most fat guys may live up to the stereotype, there are old, fat, experienced, combat vets out there too. Some of us even walk with a cane.

Many criminal types would probably think of a fat guy with a cane as an easy target, until they're on the ground seeing stars, or staring at a 1911. This must be why so many bad guys are pack hunters. As much as all these "operators" are funny to watch, I find the "street thug" even more funny... but so damn irritating. At least all these fake operators can pull their tacticool pants up past their ass.

[Mr blasty]

What do you got against old fat retired guys?

I'm a size 40, but I'm also 52, and I did 28 years before I got blowed up. Sometimes I miss the Army, and want to relive my youth, so I'll wear my 5.11 pants. However, I don't walk around with my SBR in a bag over my shoulder.

But yeah, I get where you're coming from. I used to make fun of fat guys. (still do, if they're fatter than me) I too find the current fad of so many out there trying to walk around acting like they're on a mission in Iraq or the 'stan is insanely funny. Just remember that while most fat guys may live up to the stereotype, there are old, fat, experienced, combat vets out there too. Some of us even walk with a cane.

Many criminal types would probably think of a fat guy with a cane as an easy target, until they're on the ground seeing stars, or staring at a 1911. This must be why so many bad guys are pack hunters. As much as all these "operators" are funny to watch, I find the "street thug" even more funny... but so damn irritating. At least all these fake operators can pull their tacticool pants up past their ass.

You seem to have a good grasp on things. Nothing wrong with a bit of tactical ninja play or using the best gear available for actual real hard use, but some people will insist on buying crye to go to Walmart and an air soft match.

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[SOWT]

I have 5.11's but they were required by a former employer.
I wear them around the house as work pants which means I also wear them at Lowe's or Home Depot.
Dickies are my pants of choice (for now).

[Eurodriver]

There is a difference between wearing 5.11 pants, and wearing 5.11 pants with desert tan boots, a riggers belt, an American flag patch desert camo hat.

[jpmuscle]

I have 5.11's but they were required by a former employer.
I wear them around the house as work pants which means I also wear them at Lowe's or Home Depot.
Dickies are my pants of choice (for now).

I've been really digging my recent dickies pants purchase. I think they were the cargo ones? Either way they have gray, tan, green, black, navy (I think). 20$ bucks at Walmart and their cut pretty decent. 100% cotton so they should wear in to be pretty comfy eventually.

Not the work pants either.

[Koshinn]

There is a difference between wearing 5.11 pants, and wearing 5.11 pants with desert tan boots, a riggers belt, an American flag patch desert camo hat.

Anyone who wears 5.11 pants is making a terrible decision.




Propper makes far better pants.

[itsnotjon]

I personally enjoy the influx of new products on the market.
It is awesome that you can buy what looks like a normal messenger bag that is actually concealing a pdw and plates.
I prefer the grey man style (wearing J.Crew chinos and a polo shirt with a G19 ), but to each his own.