What is too tacticool?

[6_gunner]

The simplest way I think of it is using way more gear than your mission (or your trip to the store) requires.

I think this is a pretty good definition, but I also think it's practical to be as prepared as you can be without over-encumbering yourself. I open carry a .38 and a hunting knife on a police duty belt when I'm out in the boonies. Some people might consider that overly tactical, but I find it to be the most comfortable way to carry my revolver. Like other people have said, it's probably too tactical if you're trying to look tactical.

 

[Bluegrasser]

I guess I don't see the problem with being tacticool. If people can't dress or buy things to bring them closer to their favorite hobby then what's the purpose of having a hobby?

I've seen folks in cowboy boots, big buckles, and cowboy hats that have never ridden a horse or even touched a cow.

Around these parts I've seen people on $20,000 Harleys wearing $1000 worth of Harley clothing that have never ridden farther than the local yuppie "biker bar".

I've seen pilots that have never flown anything bigger than a Cessna 150 wearing full flightsuits, A-2 leather flight jackets, and aviator sunglasses.

And this one is about me and I'm not ashamed to admit it...I've got thousands of dollars worth of musical equipment and I've never once played in a band.

The only thing that makes someone a jerk is that they are a jerk. If they happen to be dressed and geared like a SEAL while being a jerk, well, that just makes them a jerk dressed and geared like a SEAL.

 

[BerettaNut92]

Bluegrasser--well said.

While we're at it, Gibson vs Deering?

 

[Bluegrasser]

Skunk,

That's easy. Stelling!

 

[nutnless220]

Am I tacticool ? Or not ?

My everyday wear is a pair of tan or OD 5.11 pants and a 5.11 or Columbia button up shirt with a black riggers belt. With a pair of black danners.
I've been wearing this for the past 6 years or so.

I'm retired military and now I own a tree service and wear the above because it's functional and presents a neat appearance. But You guys have me worried.

What would you think if I showed up at your house for an estimate?

 

[madmike]

NutNless: sounds fine to me. Now, if my banker wore that, I'd be a little concerned. OTOH, this IS Indiana...

 

[rbernie]

Just say 'NO' to thread necromacy for purely conversational purposes.