Gear Guides
CCW & Everyday Carry
Carrying concealed means every piece of gear you wear has to work twice as hard. It has to look like regular clothing while accommodating a firearm, spare magazine, and the rest of your EDC load; without printing, without restricting movement, and without advertising that you’re armed. This guide covers the Rothco gear that actually works for everyday concealed carry, whether you’re off-duty law enforcement, a licensed civilian carrier, or a security professional working plainclothes.
EMT & First Responder
EMS work demands clothing and gear that can take a beating across a 12-hour shift; and then do it again tomorrow. You need pockets in the right places, fabric that moves with you, and outerwear that handles weather without becoming a liability. This guide covers the Rothco gear that works for EMTs, paramedics, and first responders who need function over form.
Security Guard Gear
Security work means long shifts, variable environments, and a constant need to project professionalism while staying ready to respond. Whether you’re working a static post, doing mobile patrols, or covering an event, the gear you wear needs to hold up across an entire shift without becoming a distraction. This guide covers the Rothco gear that works for security professionals across every type of assignment.
Vehicle Emergency Kit
Most people drive every day without thinking about what would happen if something went wrong on a rural road at night, in a storm, or far from cell service. A vehicle emergency kit doesn’t have to be elaborate, but it does have to actually be in the vehicle when you need it. This guide covers what belongs in a practical vehicle emergency kit built from Rothco gear, and how to put one together without overcomplicating it.
Bug-Out Bag Guide
A bug-out bag is a pre-packed kit designed to sustain you for 72 hours if you have to leave your home quickly; whether that’s a natural disaster, a prolonged power outage, a civil emergency, or any other situation where staying put isn’t an option. The goal isn’t to pack for every possible scenario. The goal is to cover the fundamentals reliably so you’re not improvising under pressure. This guide walks through building a practical bug-out bag from Rothco gear.
Range Day Essentials
A good range day comes down to preparation. The right bag, the right clothing for the weather and shooting position, proper eye and ear protection storage, and enough organizational capacity to keep everything accessible without digging through a pile of gear between strings of fire. This guide covers the Rothco gear that makes range days more efficient and more comfortable.
Cold Weather Field Gear
Cold weather performance starts with a layering system, not a single heavy coat. The right base layer, mid-layer, and outer shell let you stay functional across changing conditions and activity levels without overheating during exertion or freezing when you stop. This guide covers the Rothco gear that keeps you warm, dry, and operational when the temperature drops.
Hunting & Outdoors
A day in the field puts different demands on gear than a day at the range or a weekend camping trip. You’re moving through cover, sitting in a stand before first light, managing harvest, and dealing with weather that doesn’t coordinate with your schedule. This guide covers the Rothco gear that works for hunters and serious outdoor users across all of those conditions.
Camping & Survival Essentials
A well-planned camp kit is the difference between a productive time outdoors and a miserable one. Whether you’re car camping at a state park or pushing into the backcountry for multiple days, the fundamentals are the same: shelter, warmth, water, light, and the tools to handle problems when they come up. This guide covers the Rothco gear that handles all of those fundamentals.
Law Enforcement Off-Duty
Off-duty carry creates a specific gear problem: you need the functional capability of a duty setup without the profile of a uniform. Your clothing has to conceal a firearm and spare magazine while passing as normal civilian attire. If something happens, you need to be able to respond without your gear becoming a liability. This guide covers the Rothco options that solve that problem.
Military Surplus Essentials
Rothco has been manufacturing military-specification gear since 1953. The items in this guide aren’t fashion versions of military equipment — they’re made to the same construction standards as government-issue gear and sold through civilian channels at prices that reflect manufacturing efficiency rather than brand premium. If you want the real thing at a reasonable price, this is where to start.
Hurricane & Disaster Prep
The worst time to build an emergency kit is when a storm is 24 hours from landfall. Everything you need is sold out, you’re making decisions under pressure, and you’re missing something important. A pre-built kit that stays packed and ready eliminates that problem entirely. This guide covers building a capable hurricane and disaster prep kit from Rothco gear — one that’s ready before you need it.