TACTICAL GEAR is an amorphous term. Essentially, any item that is used by military and law enforcement professionals falls under it. This may range from the clothing worn by soldiers, such as the GEN III ECWCS system, to weapons accessories and the cases used for carrying gear. If a piece of equipment is used in battle or in any other capacity by the military or law enforcement, it is considered tactical gear.

Aside from the clothing a soldier wears, tactical gear includes items used by military and law enforcement professionals. Weapons accessories, such as rails, scopes, and sights, all fall under this category. Sights, for example, improve the user's accuracy for small arms and increase target recognition and acquisition. Holographic weapon sights, additionally, give the user this type of aim and accuracy in light and dark conditions.

Clothing and weapons accessories are only portions of the extensive options for tactical gear. Some items that fall into hiking and backpacking uses, such as hydration backpacks, are also common pieces of tactical gear. These items may be modified to fit the needs of the soldier, such as with the addition of MOLLE attachments or a concealable design.