I find the "tactical" gear to be the most useful. I like hiking, climbing, and hunting. I regularly camp for days on end at a location. In my experience most c

I find the "tactical" gear to be the most useful. I like hiking, climbing, and hunting. I regularly camp for days on end at a location. In my experience most civilian-type gear is simply unacceptable in quality. Hiking backpacks can store a lot of stuff but aren't abrasion resistant or extendable. With a good tactical backpack I start with 60L and a load bearing rig, and extend it based on whatever I am doing. I have backpacks from 10 years ago I've dragged on the ground, dropped down the side of a hill, or walked through sticky brush with that are still completely serviceable. Don't get me started on colors either. Every civilian hiking kit looks like a freakin' rainbow. It's ultra tacky and I hate it. I don't want to be seen when I am alone and outdoors. So, my only choice is tactical gear because its the only stuff that comes in flat colors that blend with the environment. "Tactical" pants are extremely nice as well. They really aren't city-wear but the extra abrasion resistance, pockets, etc is very nice. Some companies like 5.11 sell pants made specifically for EDC/CCW which if you do this you will have realized regular jeans just aren't sufficient for a truly comfortable carry experience. For firearms tactical gear is very useful. If you do 3-gun, hunt, or anything else the additionally extensibility of a platform is useful. For example, a shotgun for bird hunting is made so much better with a side saddle and improved pump (if you use a pump shotgun). For home defense, a foregrip and flash light can vastly improve your chances to put a solid shot on target thereby improving your overall effectiveness and safety. This article seems to be trying to make some kind of political message. Certainly there are so-called "LARPers" who just wear it to look cool or dangerous. But this doesn't undermine the legitimate use cases. When deployed properly tactical gear is no different than a custom keyboard or monitors. It enhances the usability and extensibility of the original purpose and design.