> "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." It's a clash

> "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." It's a clash of priorities. Hiking gear is brightly coloured to help scare off wildlife and increase the odds of being seen by search & rescue.