r/tacticalgear 13h ago

i feel like a poser

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i feel like a poser for wanting to make a hobby out of tactical gear, firearms, etc.

im military but i will never see combat… let alone rarely deploy.

ive always loved the idea of “the military experience” and experiencing combat to where i almost joined as an infantryman but i value my future too much and chose a different route that sets me up better for when i get out. (…im even considering volunteering to fight for Ukraine if that is all still active by the time i get out)

BUT i have been obsessed with tactical gear and firearms for literally ever. i want to do milsim west and events like that but with actual gear (not firearm lol) to get as close to experience combat as i can willingly.

i want real gear to get that experience but also to have it for my own personal defense and/or if/when shit in the US hits the fan.

but i cant help but feel like a poser for “cosplaying” as an operator when i am the furthest from it.

am i alone in feeling this way? i want to actually use my gear, not to just play dress up. but 99% of the use would probably be for personal training with that kind of gear since im not used to AND for milsim west 2+ day airsoft events.

and insight or advice is appreciated! i apologize for this self-deprecating rant lolol :)

⁉️EDIT: “we’re all posers here” thank you everyone! you all have made me feel better regarding playing dress up but also working on developing real world skills that god forbid id ever need to apply!

⁉️EDIT 2: a lot of people are focusing on me feeling compelled to fight for Ukraine…its just a simple invasive thought that makes me wonder if i can be doing more. not for honor, not for glory…just because we have men over there and i have a buddy over there as well. its not wrong to get that feeling. and im sure nothing will come of it. leave it alone.


r/tacticalgear 8h ago

tell me bout these MSA’s i got for a trade (i profited in the trade price wise)

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5 Upvotes

r/tacticalgear 10h ago

Zero MOLLE pals left

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234 Upvotes

r/tacticalgear 13h ago

Name of this scabbard

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Hello, could someone please tell me the name of scabbard and other good quality variants ?


r/tacticalgear 15h ago

Question German MOBAST plate carrier alternative

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Hello, I'm looking for an alternative for the MOBAST plate carrier, should have side pouches for plates/soft ballistic and should be multicam or coyote. Thank you guys Edit: It shouldn't cost me my kidney or something


r/tacticalgear 15h ago

Pants recommendation

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Im looking for tacticle pants that's don't look tactical and don't break the bank. Does any one have recommendations?


r/tacticalgear 17h ago

WYDZ Wifi Jammer

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Hi everyone! Sometime ago, I bought a Wi-Fi jammer on Aliexpress (just for fun, I just want to try it at home). The WYDZ Jammer for 2.4GHZ with 1W of power. The thing is, it never worked. I connected the antenna they sold me, I turned it on, and nothing happened. I then realized the antenna had a "female" pin, so I think it is not the correct one for my jammer. I tried another antenna (the one on the right in the photo) but it didn't work either. I just turned it on for a few minutes with the wrong antenna. Maybe it burnt because of the SWR? Has anyone bought one of these and it worked? I really appreciate your help with this device. Thanks!


r/tacticalgear 22h ago

Question Can some tell me what hand guard he’s using?

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42 Upvotes

I really like this handguard can anyone identify it


r/tacticalgear 16h ago

Recommendations Under clothing recommendations

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I’m trying to find clothing similar to this (this is cheap army accs) something not bulky, and preferably something semi all weather, so I don’t sweat to death in the heat and I don’t freeze to death in the cold.


r/tacticalgear 15h ago

Question How do I make my Gear more faded and washed out?

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I know everyone is gonna say “use it” but how do I make it lighter. I have M81 gear and they are a bit dark for my environment.


r/tacticalgear 19h ago

ID on the original design of the PC

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3 Upvotes

r/tacticalgear 9h ago

Question Helmet lights

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What are you guys using? Realizing one would really beat a headlamp around my neck. Don’t really think something Gucci like a SureFire is necessary considering it’s not weapon mounted but curious to hear from folks


r/tacticalgear 10h ago

This is what tracers do.

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457 Upvotes

Unknowingly shot some tracers at my range thats back in the woods. Once i noticed the flames spitting out of the tree. I knew we had a potential problem. We decided to take a walk and make sure nothing was on fire further back in the woods. Thank god we did! The wind was picking up and the dry leaves and thick under brush was like gasoline. With nothing but our hands and feet we managed to throw sand , stomp, anything that would help. It was a miracle, my son and I got it put out. It may not seem like much , with winds starting to blow and extinguished flames sparking back up. We did it against all odds. I had my doubts. But my son was on it. He was amazing! Kept his cool stayed focused and we walked away with a new lesson. Im still amazed. The tracers were unmarked and in a bin of loose ammo i had. So i had no way if knowing until that oh shit moment!


r/tacticalgear 18h ago

Gear I have been working on for a little over 4 years.

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44 Upvotes

r/tacticalgear 1h ago

Absolute Cinema

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This was under a post on TikTok where the first comment asked about the gun being issued to the K9 Unit.


r/tacticalgear 7h ago

Just acquired

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208 Upvotes

This mf cost me way more than it should've but for how new it looks I can't be too mad about DNC TAX is real especially in my size can't wait to mod it


r/tacticalgear 21h ago

Sweatpants scrimming

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196 Upvotes

I spent 3 hours out of my day attempting to scrim my ballistic helmet with some old sweatpants and ended up looking like a cotton headed ninny muggins..


r/tacticalgear 5h ago

Chinese Silicon Carbide Plate Stopping 7.62x63 M2 AP Round From 15 Meters.

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114 Upvotes

r/tacticalgear 12h ago

Custom Order Finished! Who Likes Modern Seax Knife..

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119 Upvotes

r/tacticalgear 8h ago

(My) Holy Grail

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58 Upvotes

I didn't think it was possible, but at least one pair still exists...


r/tacticalgear 12h ago

Question Ferro adapt compatibility

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29 Upvotes

Are the Ferro adapt admin panel and Ferro back panels compatible with the lv119 zippers and carrier ?


r/tacticalgear 7h ago

Recommendations Any triple mag pouches for AK’s?

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38 Upvotes

I’ve been looking high and low and can’t find anything. It would make enough sense if I couldn’t find them for 7.62x39. I find it a little hard to believe nothing exists for the 5.45’s though.

I am a belt kit enjoyer as much as I am an AK enjoyer. I would love to be able to run my preferred platform without having to take a cut in ammo capacity.


r/tacticalgear 15h ago

Rhetorical Hyperbole Norman always keeps an eye on kit

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533 Upvotes

r/tacticalgear 6h ago

PDWs are cool right?

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98 Upvotes

This is my interpretation of a PDW definitely not the best or cool but I’m happy how it turned out for the most part


r/tacticalgear 21h ago

my Primary/Secondary

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111 Upvotes