Material: silicone
What are the silicone сovers put on 5.11 A.T.A.C.® 6" Side Zip Boots for?
A beautiful but useless thing. Very fragile.
Available in store
Водонепроницаемый силиконовый многоразовый чехол для ботинок
This blog was originally conceived as a personal reference. Later I added notes and my publications
Material: silicone
What are the silicone сovers put on 5.11 A.T.A.C.® 6" Side Zip Boots for?
A beautiful but useless thing. Very fragile.
Concealment and organization
Multiple internal pockets, main compartments, front and back pockets as well as elasticized side pockets allow for easy and organized packing so that your survival gear items are evenly distributed and your gray man backpack does not look stuffed.
Anti-theft pockets
A gray man bag with anti-theft secret pockets like the reviewed Business Travel Backpack will let you carry valuables and personal/family documents without the risk of losing them or having them stolen.
Firearm and valuables’ pockets
Other stealthy pockets include the Roll-down Assault Compartment (R.A.C.) for concealing firearms as with the 5.11 COVRT18 Tactical Covert Military Backpack or the secret back pockets that keep valuables safely lying on your back.
Some essential items any gray-man minded prepper should have in their gray man backpack are self-defense tools. Check out our guide for the best non-lethal self-defense tools for preppers.
Backpack hardware
Most people throw away ‘good as new’ bags because of broken zippers, shoulder straps, and O/D rings. It would be unwise to buy an extra-strong nylon bag with weak zippers or loosely stitched straps.
Go for bags with YKK-grade zippers and ensure any O/D rings used on your bag are good value. Also, check that the shoulder straps are reinforced and that the thread used on bag seams and strap joints is strong enough to resist weight. Double or triple stitching is recommended.
Padded and contoured shoulder straps, a grab handle, and hip belt
A backpack with adjustable padded shoulder traps feels comfortable and reduces the strain of the bag’s weight on your shoulders and back. If the straps are also contoured, they’ll take a natural shape that makes carrying your backpack even more comfortable.
A padded or rugged grab handle gives you a strong grip if you have to ‘grab and hang’ your bag in a hurry or need to rest your back and shoulders when walking for long distances.
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Padded and breathable back panel
A padded and breathable back panel enhances comfort when carrying your backpack because it not only feels soft but it also lets your back breathe, excluding the discomfort that could come with perspiration during the hot seasons.
If you would like to know more about stealth in emergency situations, check out our guide on how to be a gray man.
Must a gray man’s backpack be grey?
The gray man is a concept used by survivalists to describe how blending into a crowd or the surroundings is key in helping you conceal from everyone that you are carrying survival gear during an emergency situation.
Gray is considered a neutral non-shouting color and is, therefore, used to imply that your clothing, actions, posture, and backpack should not stand out, but should instead make you look like everyone else. As such, any ordinary dull and non-shouting color is a gray color.
Who can be a gray man?
Anyone can be a gray man. That includes children and women.
What characteristics does a gray man have?
A gray man has these 7 characteristics:
Full text is Best Gray Man Backpack [8 Stealth Backpacks]
Designed for maximum comfort and support, the Slip Stream OTC socks from 5.11® are the perfect choice to complement all 5.11® footwear, and combine moisture managing polyester and a breathable upper weave to keep your feet cool, dry and comfortable.Style# 10034. Product page
Made in China
Bought from Arsenal, Minsk
All but invincible, the Taclite® Pro Pant provides outstanding comfort and performance in almost any activity, recreational, operational, or otherwise. Few things in life are this reliable.6.2 oz. poly/cotton ripstop lightweight, durable Taclite® fabric
Made in Vietnam
Bought from Arsenal, Minsk
Capacity: 35 L
Color: green
Features: Sun-resistant, rainproof, heatproof, dust-proof
Material: Waterproof coating, nylon
“Your Khul pants and button-down outdoor shirts are not making me think you are going on a hike.”Dressing like a REI catalog model isn’t fooling anyone anymore either. Your Khul pants and button-down outdoor shirts are not making me think you are going on a hike. They are letting me know that you are likely someone in the security/LE/Mil profession and that information in and of itself tells me a lot about you. It tells me that you may be carrying a weapon, or you may be currently on task. It tells me that you may be capable of handling yourself more than the average person. As a bad guy, it tells me that you may be a threat to me and therefore I am paying more attention to you not less, as you perhaps you intended. All of this information is information that a true “Gray Man” would want to conceal.
“If everyone is wearing stylish, modern sunglasses and I am wearing wrap-around Oakley’s, guess who stands out?”If you’re carrying a bag with support equipment (medical, AED, spare ammunition, batteries etc.), then select a briefcase that doesn’t advertise itself as tactical or covert. Buy a regular leather briefcase and modify the inside to meet your requirements. I have modified more bags than I can count, and none of them look any different from the outside. If everyone at the office carries brown leather messenger style bags, then that’s what I want. If everyone is wearing stylish, modern sunglasses and I am wearing wrap-around Oakley’s, guess who stands out? Anything that makes me stand out from the baseline makes me more likely to be identified as the security guy in the room. If my goal is to blend in, then I need to make a concerted effort to leave all my cop clothing and accessories at home.
“Wearing clothing that has some flex to it, will allow you to remain capable, without dressing like a slob.”Being gray is really quite simple. Establish a baseline for the environment you work in, and make sure your clothing, physical appearance, and accessories all fit that baseline. Avoid any products that tout themselves as discrete, covert, low-viz, etc. Dress like everyone else. Pay attention to detail and make sure there is nothing in your appearance or demeanor that could give away information about you that you are trying to conceal. Dressing like a fortune 500 executive and then pulling out an iPhone in a Magpul case is only going to attract undesired attention. The devil is in the details!
The Gray Man Concept. Are You Getting it Wrong?
By: Adam Scholl
Adam Scholl is a project manager for LaSorsa and Associates where he is currently serving as the Director of Operations for a large-scale executive protection project. Adam is a former law enforcement officer who served on violent crime task forces with the FBI and US Marshals. As a Sergeant, Adam was his agency’s firearms, defensive tactics, and close-quarters battle instructor. Later working for the U.S. Department of Defense as a Fieldcraft Instructor. Presently, Adam instructs Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu through his own company, Scholl Security Group.
Full text - The Gray Man Concept. Are You Getting it Wrong?
52% cotton/ 48% polyester, ringspun jersey, 4.3 oz
Color: Military Green Heather (223)
Premium inks resist fading
Moisture-Wicking performance
Double-needle stitching on hems and sleeves
Shoulder to Shoulder neck tape
Style# 41191ABB
Made in Mexico. Printed in USA
Discontinued
Bought from Arsenal, Minsk
All but invincible, the Taclite® Pro Pant provides outstanding comfort and performance in almost any activity, recreational, operational, or otherwise. Few things in life are this reliable.
6.2 oz. poly/cotton ripstop lightweight, durable Taclite® fabric
Teflon® finish resists water, dirt, and stains for longer wear
Action waistband. 8 total pockets including strap-and-slash seat pockets
Double-reinforced seat and knees (Internal knee pad ready)
Bartacking at major seams and stress points. Triple-stitching
Gussetted construction for flexibility and strength
Extra pockets sized for tactical use
Hip-mounted D-ring. YKK® zippers and Prym® snaps
Style# 74273. Product page
Color: Tundra (192)
Made in Vietnam
Socks, AIC Trooper Black (100% cotton), were gift. They were torn on the 14th of August 2020.
Bought from Arsenal, Minsk
Bought from Arsenal, Minsk
To the right - Helikon-Tex SFU Next® Camogrom pants
The Flag Bearer MultiCam® Cap from 5.11 Tactical® offers a stylish and comfortable alternative to everyday hunting apparel, and features an authentic MultiCam® color pattern.Style# 89063. Product page
Made in Cambodia
The 5.11 Tactical® MultiCam® Flag Bearer Cap is ready to display any message you want on its durable hook-and-loop patch panel front and center. Built with a classic 6-panel crown, this 5.11 hat has an instantly familiar fit while still allowing you to make it your own. Fully adjustable with hook-and-loop back closure.
Bought from Arsenal, Minsk
Кепка с мягкой передней частью, форму держать не будет.
Engineered to meet the demands of law enforcement, military, and tactical operators, the A.T.A.C.® 6" Side-Zip Boot delivers high performance and comfort in a professional profile.Style was #12018. No product page
Куплено в Арсенале, в Минске, Беларусь
Halcyon Patrol Boot, constructed for all-day comfort and cushioning.Style# was 12362. There is no Product page. Probably discontinued.
Bought from Arsenal, Minsk
Ботинки 5.11® Halcyon Patrol представляют собой самые удобные патрульные ботинки на рынке, они позволяют работать втечении всего дня, распределяя нагрузки, амортизируя удары при прыжках и пр. В этой модели удобно как работать, так и проводить время на природе.