Best non-tactical "Tactical" Gear?

[esrice]

We all know (and love ) that the word "tactical" is grossly overused these days. It's one of the great marketing buzzwords that will go down in history, right next to "fat free" and "state-of-the-art".

There are many non-tactical items being marketed today as "tactical". Some skirt the edge of acceptability, while others are blatantly NOT tactical.

I'm not trying to have a thread discussion as to why it's silly to label everything tactical (we already have those threads), but rather, I'm curious what items other INGOers have found to be obviously non-tactical "Tactical" gear?

My entry, that I came across just this afternoon:

Tactical Laundry Bag

 

[shooter521]

This count?

 

[esrice]

This count?

Why yes it does!

My example was just a laundry bag with the word "tactical" tossed into the name to make it more 'cool' (and marketable! ).

Your example at least went to the effort of adding actual items found on 'real' tactical gear to a very non-tactical item. Nice!

 

[MontereyC6]

These don't say tactical, but are marketed that way. ::rolls eyes::

5.11 Tactical Sandals

 

[esrice]

These don't say tactical, but are marketed that way. ::rolls eyes::

5.11 Tactical Sandals

Those get 1/2 credit, as "5.11 Tactical" is the brand name.

 

[MontereyC6]

Those get 1/2 credit, as "5.11 Tactical" is the brand name.

Ok, how about this?

 

[Chefcook]

Ok, how about this?

MMMM I like her tactics....

 

[MontereyC6]

Ok, I'm killing some time and you can guess where my head is.

 

[GuyRelford]

This count?

That is simply beautiful.

(Although I'm suddenly feeling paranoid about my company name!)

 

[esrice]

MMMM I like her tactics....

Yes, they are quite effective.

Now where did you see those marketed as "tactical"? . . . . oh nevermind!

 

[Integraholic]

Now THAT'S a stocking I want hanging on my fireplace. =D

 

[esrice]

(Although I'm suddenly feeling paranoid about my company name!)

Why? Your company name uses this buzzword correctly.

 

[GuyRelford]

Why? Your company name uses this buzzword correctly.

Good! (And particularly appreciated coming from you.)

 

[esrice]

Good!

The word "tactical" in and of itself has a place. When referring to certain firearms training, 'tactical' makes sense. Or when referred to particular movements of vehicles, or people.

This thread is to point out those items that CLEARLY don't fall into the proper categories-- like a laundry bag.

 

[boman]

This is pushing it

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ESQ SWISS 07301121 TACTICAL COLLECTION MEN'S WATCH

 

[Panama]

Maybe these are tactical, but then again..........
There is a joke here......but I will let you make up your own.
Mine would only get me in trouble!

 

[Panama]

Oh this "IS" very tactical!
A tactical thong!
Yeah buddy!

 

[esrice]

This is pushing it

ESQ SWISS 07301121 TACTICAL COLLECTION MEN'S WATCH

Nice! A bright, shiny, light-reflecting watch!

Oh this "IS" very tactical!
A tactical thong!
Yeah buddy!

Where is that advertised as being a 'tactical' thong? (still a good pic)

 

[caneman]

That reminds me that I just ordered a "Tactical" slingshot from Bunnybuster.com .

 

[GuyRelford]

Oh this "IS" very tactical!
A tactical thong!
Yeah buddy!

That is beautiful on about three diffferent levels - but why doesn't she have her "ears" on? (A staged pic, perhaps??)