There's a lot of meaningful gestures about this kind of apparel being worn by the politically unfavored in the article, unsurprisingly. Which is annoying to tho

There's a lot of meaningful gestures about this kind of apparel being worn by the politically unfavored in the article, unsurprisingly. Which is annoying to those of us who can appreciate what's called "tactical" gear for actual utilitarian functionality and durability. More pockets is great. Carabiner hooks are useful. If you're the kind of person who wears cargo pants or, dare I say, a UtiliKilt, then having a carry case for your wargaming miniatures covered in molle [0] just makes sense. Having the clothing that feels most appropriate to you associated with a cultural group that's looked down on is unfortunate. Though, I suppose, hardly new for long-time geeks. Interestingly, I can even find the cultural implications of the "tactical" label useful. Companies that market to that demographic often differentiate by offering BIFL-like products and manufacturing in the United States (thus avoiding some of the guilt that may come from potentially supporting slave labor in developing countries). [0]: https://us.battlefoam.com/432-p-a-c-k-432-molle-horizontal-with-magna-rack-slider-load-out-black/ https://us.battlefoam.com/432-p-a-c-k-432-molle-horizontal-w...