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In reply to the discussion: There seem to be a lot of "tactical" products recently. [View all]Mike 03
(16,616 posts)11. Just this week I purchased a simple leather toggle necklace, nothing special about
it whatsoever, and it was also branded as "survival gear" and made by a guy who calls his company Survival Gear U.S.A., and on the receipt he wrote a handwritten note thanking me, and in big letters he wrote "Please Stay Safe!"
From what I could tell, all he makes are men's braided leather necklaces.
I don't understand why a braided leather toggle necklace is survival gear that somehow enhances my safety in a dangerous world?
Very strange.
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Like you said, "marketing". It appeals to the camo monkeys. And yes, it's funny. nt
Progressive Jones
Nov 2020
#4
No. I like all that crap. If you are not the target audience, it makes no sense.
marylandblue
Nov 2020
#7
No but Kornaki Khakis is rightfully trending right now and sales are brisk!
MartyTheGreek
Nov 2020
#10
Just this week I purchased a simple leather toggle necklace, nothing special about
Mike 03
Nov 2020
#11
I don't think this casual trend of "tactical" stuff is about fear, as such.
Earthshine2
Nov 2020
#24