r/tacticalgear is a subreddit with 323k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and money talk, and the community frequently discusses hate, chest rig, aws, vest, and kit, and they frequently recommend/review battle belt, plate carrier, and chest rig.
Subreddit for both professional and civilian tactical gear.
Popular Themes in r/tacticalgear
#1
Solution Requests
: "Warbelt setups - need recommendations"
6 posts
#2
Money Talk
: "Spent 10k on airsoft helmet"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Is the iba collar supposed to fit like this?"
1 post
#4
Advice Requests
: "Any insight on Vertx OD green pants, is it close to ranger green? I normally rock apex from 5.11 but been wanting to check out Vertx pants for a while."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/tacticalgear
#1
Hate
1 post
#2
Chest Rig
1 post
#3
Aws
1 post
#4
Vest
1 post
#5
Kit
1 post
Products Discussed in r/tacticalgear
Battle Belt
339 reviews
#1
AWS
4.6★ from 44 reviews
#2
Blue Alpha
4.6★ from 29 reviews
#3
Blue Alpha Gear
4.4★ from 24 reviews
Plate Carrier
183 reviews
#1
Crye
4.6★ from 52 reviews
#2
Agilite
4.3★ from 7 reviews
#3
Warrior Assault Systems
4.3★ from 7 reviews
Chest Rig
169 reviews
#1
Haley Strategic
4.5★ from 11 reviews
#2
Spiritus
4.4★ from 9 reviews
#3
TAPS
4.3★ from 6 reviews
Flair Used in r/tacticalgear
#1
Question
: "Anyone knows that black part with 2 screws on the mcx for?"
23 posts
#2
Plate Carrier/Body Armor
: "Ranger green, the best green."
7 posts
#3
Gear/Equipment
: "Sleeping System Recommendations (Military Upcoming Deployment Looking to Minimize)"
6 posts
#4
Recommendations
: "Anyone running aftermarket shoulder straps on the issued MOLLE II ruck?"
5 posts
#5
Clothing
: "Asking for Gear ID on Jacket for someone else... [attached pics]"
3 posts
#6
Weapons/Tactics
: "my SAKO TRG 22 A1"
2 posts
#7
Training
: "Belgian reserve infantry – field training exercise 🇧🇪"
1 post
Member Growth in r/tacticalgear
Yearly
+26k members(8.8%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026