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The love of military-style vests (and of the word 'tactical') seems like a signal.
by mmooss 2y ago
The love of military-style vests (and of the word 'tactical') seems like a signal.
- ckcheng 2y ago> seems like a signal Also “mil-spec”, and in a totally different context i.e. big box retail, “contractor grade”. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_grade https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_grade
- dole 2y agoMore often plate carriers and body armor, mag holders and other “operator” gear than just military syyle vests. “tacticool” is the ironic label given to overtly “tactical” gear.
- ben_w 2y agoDuring the pandemic, I was wondering why I never saw "military grade" or "tactical" masks. I guess not enough of an overlap between anyone anti-mask and any convenient promotional memes.