Sorry Hunter but I disagree. Ideally we should be the "grey man", neither a threat nor a helpless oaf. Let's face it, when we see someone with all new shiny Gucci kit, our first response is to think of that person as someone with more cash than capability. Therefore they are a wonderful and profitable victim. A threat intimidates thereby never learning all they need. An obvious victim gets, well, victimized. Me, I want to be the grey man. It's the ideal camoflage, and preserves the element of surprise, should that be needed. When I see someone with practical and a bit worn kit, it tells me they are experienced, and therefore have some working knowledge. It isn't flashy but it works.<br><br>Of course, ideally, we keep our brains turned on and avoid that 95% of havards that can be avoided. Getting home to the wife is the best reward, but it means sacrificing some juicy over-a-beer stories.