I've been kicking this idea around, and I can only come up with 2 very good reasons for needing a tactical vest:
1. The zombies are coming.
2. I am going into combat.
Why else would I need one? I've been looking at Blackhawk molle systems, chest rigs w/ thigh rigs, etc. Gotta admit, they are cool. They hold H20 bladders, first aid kits, gun cleaning kits, mags mags mags.
[EDIT] All those accessories are already in random bug-out-bags, etc.
Then I watch the Youtube videos like this.
<sigh>
I live in Mayberry.... Cops will see me in a vest and I look like a threat. Locals see me and I look like a target or a guy w/ info & gear for hand-outs.
I've done a lot of searches here and on other sites. 99% of posts are about vests, plate-carrier reviews, etc. I'm simply asking why I should own one. Can you give me a good reason why? I don't roll around in the mountain tundra like NutnFancy making Youtube vids. I'm a nerd in IT, interested in HD training, reloading, plinking, etc. I would think that if SHTF, I'd rather be in street clothes and a school backpack of light gear. Can you give me a good reason to own a tactical vest? I do have many high-cap carbine mags, but don't see a need to run out the door with them strapped to my chest.
Thanks!