It is terribly obvious that military gear or tactical equipment do not come cheap. But personally, I suspect its a sound investment. And a few avid journey freaks like myself share my sentiments too.

Over the past decade, I’ve spent a lot on tactical equipment, both for private use as well as gifts to relatives and close friends who like to rough it out in the out doors. And in all of that time, I only got one complaint. It was from a female cousin of mine. She’s got a slight frame and I bought her a tactical pack that was a bit to huge for her. But other that, everybody had only praises for the gear I got them.

Here are 3 reasons explaining why rugged travelers like myself think that military gear are perfect for adventure trips.

As Tough As It Can Get
Fundamentally anything that is built to military specifications has to be quite tricky. I have an assortments of military backpacks and other gear like hydration systems and LED flashlights which have been with me for ages. And from the appearance of things, it seems like they will be with me for a while to come.

I’ve been on desert trips, a 3-week trek thru Borneo and a journey thru the Amazon rain forest with my military gear. They have survived mudslides, numerous typhoons, drops, skids and falls.

To tell you the truth, after a wash, they look in better shape than me after a long hard journey. You could find an occasional scratch here and there however it really takes quite a bit thrashing to finish up in a tear or breakage.

Well Thought-out Designs
I also like the way military gear or tactical equipment is designed. Take for instance a tactical back pack. These backpacks are designed in such a manner that it maximizes space as well as improves accessibility. So you get plenty of differing kinds of storage compartments. Outside compartments have the general flaps or zips. Inside compartments have hard and soft separators, flaps, netting, loops and ties.

Most tactical backpacks have PALS webbing on the outside so that you can attach other gear or pouches to it. On the inside, some have in-built areas for hydration system and even safety kits.

Lasts A Very Long Time
As I have discussed earlier, military gear lasts a long time. This is not really a great thing if you like getting new tactical gear after one or two years. What I typically do is try to induct people to join me on my journeys and I finish up giving them one of my seasoned backpacks absolutely free.

In summation,

  • The gear is designed in such a way which maximizes space, allows you to have add-ons and improves access to certain quick-grab items
  • Military gear may cost a bit more than conventional gear but it can certainly take a beating
  • Invest in a good, durable gear for demanding journeys

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