Different roles but same clothes?

[NorthernRaider]

Different roles but same clothes?

I have noticed an unusual trend developing that appears to cross the boundaries of different sections of society. I have been reading the usual Military magazines like Combat and Survival, and blogs / websites and I see that Private Military Contractors and Private Security Operators and even many Special Forces guys n gals starting to wear almost the same clothing choice and kit selection as many preppers / survivalists and bush crafters / air softers/ action photographers etc.

Desert Combat Boots and Civilian Approach shoes (Salomon, Merrell etc)

Loose cut Denim Jeans and Cargo pants (often 5:11 and Craghoppers)

Riggers belts or double layer stitched leather belts

Long Sleeve T shirts or Polo shirts

Tactical Fleece or Military grade smock to keep warm with

Bandana or Shemargh

Badged or unbadged Ball Cap

Everyone appears to have wrap around Shades, High quality folding lock knife, Tactical flashlight, Military watch, Paracord bracelet

And beards even for guys who have never seen an Afghan mountain in winter .

Its getting bloody hard to tell who is what these days when you go to expos and shows etc. 