These modern military gear examples range from space-age rain jackets to speed-enhancing jet packs that improve an individual's ability to run for long periods of time while enhancing their overall strength.
In addition to sophisticated weapons and compact utility tools, today's military gear is not only intended for combat but also targets gamers or extreme outdoorsmen with an appreciation for activities that fuel their adrenaline.
Standouts include backpacks that are designed to support injured soldiers during combat along with rugged smartphone cases and wireless chargers that keep military personnel connected even when on the battlefield. Other important military gear examples include re-designed military uniforms -- that keep soldiers hidden while behind enemy lines -- and fashion-forward army apparel that borrows from high performance uniform designs.
44 Examples of Modern Military Gear
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Multi-Capability Pocket Tools
This Small Handheld Titanium Tool Boasts Three Very Useful Features
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Serious Multi-Mission Axes
Outland Has Created a Tool Perfect for First Responders and Explorers
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Military-Inspired Phone Cases
The Magpul iPhone 5 Field Case Offers a Tough Method of Protection
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Space-Age Rain Gear
The Laitinen Fall/Winter Collection Puts Emphasis on Outerwear
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Sporty Militant Sunglasses
The Lightweight Mallory Mylon Sunglasses are Incredibly Hip
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Military-Inspired Accessories
Sully Wong Celebrates the Canadian Military with Fashion
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Re-Designed Army Uniforms
The Operational Camouflage Pattern Hopes to Make Soldiers More Invisible
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Thermal Night Vision Goggles
These Military Goggles Combine Thermal Imaging & Night Vision Systems
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Canned Bulletproof Shields
The Block Access to Deny Entry is an Impenetrable Blow-Up Wall Concept
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Stylish Soldier Outerwear
The Wire Big Hood Fishtail Parka Puts a New Twist on a Classic Style
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Swiss Army Phone Cases
The iStab Lets You Cut Things with Your iPhone
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Smart Multi-Functional Water Bottles
This Water Bottle is Perfect to Take on Outdoor Excursions
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Seatbelt-Buckled Messenger Bags
Chrome Industries Messenger Bags are Built for the Concrete Jungle
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Clever Exoskeleton Devices
This Fantastic Honda Walking Assist Device Helps to Rehabilitate
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Pocket-Sized Drones
The Cargo Pocket ISR is a Miniature Surveillance Drone
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Laser-Firing Drones
Patrick Priebe's Laser Drone Can Shoot and Burn Things
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VR Military Helmets
LimpidArmor's New War Helmet Uses the Microsoft HoloLens
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Evolutionary Military Inventories
Thom Atkinson Collects the Military Kits of Various Wars
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Wearable Utility Tools
The PROMETHEUS Dog Tag Tool is a Practical Accessory to Have On
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Mind-Controlling Soldier Helmets
DARPA is working Towards Creating Headwear That Control the Brain
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Durable Outdoor Smartwatches
The H3 Seabear Smartwatch is For Outdoor Lovers
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Durable Titanium Diving Watches
The Dive Master 500 Titanium Watch is Both Functional and Stylish
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Vacuum-Powered Spiderman Suits
The Ascending Aggies Lets People Climb Walls
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Wilderness Survival Apps
The Army Survival App is an Invaluable Tool for Lovers of the Outdoors
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Rugged Miniature Tablets
The New Panasonic Toughpads Are Designed for Use in Rugged Environments
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Militaristic Duffel Bags
Whipping Posts' Military Duffel Bag is a Design That Doesn't Mess Around
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Bullet-Proof Wallpapers
Army Researchers Have Developed a Kevlar Wallpaper to Protect Soldiers
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Thermal Night Vision Cameras
The Scout BTS Bi-Ocular Camera Detects All Radiating Energy
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Seasonal Color-Changing Camos
Cabela's Camouflage Gear Changes Color to Match Its Surroundings
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Military-Grade Phone Cases
The Latest Obex Case for iPhone 6 Protects Against Dust and Snow
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Speed-Enhancing Jetpacks
The 4-Minute-Mile Jetpack Significantly Improves Wearers' Sprint Times
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Zoom-Ready Rifles
The RAZAR Riflescope Brings Easy Zoom Functionality to the War Zone
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Human-Toting Backpacks
The Agilite Injured Personnel Carrier Transports Immobilized People
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Augmented Reality Pilot Displays
'Aero Glass' Helps Pilots Keep Their Eyes on the Skies
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Laser-Emitting Watches
The LaserWatch Displays the Time and Emits Lasers
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Powerfully Versatile Chargers
The Powerall Charges Electronic Devices & Jump-Starts Car Batteries
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Automated Wheelchair Training Systems
BAE Systems' Novel Indoor System Helps Paralympians Train
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Serrated Military Diggers
The Gerber E-Tool Folding Shovel is Built for Tough Grounds
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Magnetized Smartphone Accessories
The Zolo Tool Uses Magnets to Connect a Cable, Case and Battery
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High-Tech Combat Armor
This Armor Will Protect You From Injury During Combat Tournaments
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Ruggedly Compact Multi-Tools
The GRIPsher Packs Scores of Functions Into One Portable Package
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Mining Lantern Chargers
The Barebones Canyon Light Looks Retro But Behaves Hi-Tech
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Blue Steel Straight Razors
The Baxter Base Camp X Cut-throat Razor Offers a Quality Shave for Men
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Securely Skinny Belts
The G6 Men's Minimalist Belt Has No Holes, Belt Flaps or Bulk
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Miniature Versatile Axes
The Latest Device from 'Survco' Can Transform into Over 20 Tactical Tools
Multi-Functional Sleek Wallets
These Wallets are Designed for People Who Require Accessible Tools
Pop-Up Solar Generators
This Shipping Container Turns Into a Massive Mobile Solar Power Station
Integrated Connector Cases
The Lab.C Cable Case Will Make it Impossible to Not Have a Case
Compactly Versatile Multi-Tools
The MSTR Key Multi-Tool Offers 20 Different Tools In One Package
Tiny Portable Chargers
The Megalo Mini is Small Enough to Hook Onto a Keychain
Bare Water Bottle Packaging
The S'ip by S'well Bottle Branding Lets the Product Speak for Itself
Drinkable Protein Pouches
E-hydrate's Portable Protein On-the-Go Pouches Only Need Water
Multi-Functional Smoking Tools
Nuggy Smoker's Multi-Tool is 10 Smoking Tools in One Gadget
Discreet Survival Pens
The 'Go-Knife' Survival Multi-Tool Packs Everything into a Slim Design
Record-Breaking Tiny Drills
Lance Abernethy 3D-Prints the World's Smallest Working Drill
Drawer-Like Phone Packaging
David Cevallos Presents a Concept for the iPhone 5S
Stylish Standalone Smartwatches
The Burg 12 Smartwatch Doesn't Need To Be Paired With a Smartphone
Low-Cost Military Aircraft
The 'V-280 Valor' is a Third the Price of Its Competitor
Chemically Grown Fighter Jets
BAE Systems' Fighter Jets Will Be Grown in Chemical Vats
Remote Exploration Vehicles
The Earthroamer XV-HD is Designed For Off-Grid Exploration
Press-to-Sip Water Bottles
The Avex Freeflow Drink Dispensers are Designed for the Great Outdoors
Stealth Aquatic Military Vessels
The Guardian is an Unmanned Surface Vehicle Capable of Submerging
Zombie Apocalypse Survival Vehicle
The Combat Guard by Israeli Military is Fast and Defensive
Minimalist Travel Sets
This Compact Travel Set Makes It Easy to Carry Necessities While Commuting
Thermal Night Vision Goggles
These Military Goggles Combine Thermal Imaging & Night Vision Systems
Double Selfie Sticks
The Stesco Mount Aligns Two Smartphones for Unique Depth Perception Pictures
Modular Water Bottles
This Customizable Water Bottle Simplifies the Washing Process
Tailored Armored Vehicles
Enigma Showcases Emerging Defense Technology for the Military
Haptic VR Guns
The 'Infinity V1' Can Simulate Weapons in Virtual Reality
Illustrated Mineral Water Branding
Nongfu Spring Mineral Water Features Fairytale-Themed Labels
Low-Cost Lighting Solutions
Solar-Powered Lantern Brings a Cheap Source to the Underprivileged
Knitted Plastic Footwear
The Technicolor Rothy Flats are Constructed Using Recycled Water Bottles
Photographic Phone Cases
This Smartphone Lens Attachment Includes Four in One for Expert Images
Subterranean Shelter Services
An Online Network Connects People Looking for an Underground Bunker
Amagamated Multi-Tools
The SOG MacV Utensil Features a Spooky Skull Shape
Text-Detecting Radar Guns
This Texting Gun Can Tell if a Driver is Sending a SMS While Driving
See-Through Tanks
The Battleview 360 Lets Tank Crews See Through Their Vehicle
Aerial Bartender Drones
The Yura Appliance System is a Personal Robotic Bartender
Hands-Free Phone Cases
Goo.ey Allows More Versatility for Smartphone Uses
Mobile Digital Wallets
CU Wallet is a Hi-Tech Credit Union Commerce Tool Targeting Millenials
Disaster Relief Drones
UAViators is Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Deliver Humanitarian Aid
Protective Combat Vehicles
The Bradley Fighting Vehicle Offers Improved Safety Against Explosives
Militant Couture Editorials
VMAN's We Are the Champions Image Series Highlights Luxe Staples
Utility Clip Chargers
The NomadClip Charge Cable Looks Like a Carabiner Clip
Pocket-Sized Drones
The Cargo Pocket ISR is a Miniature Surveillance Drone
Dynamic Cycling Multi-Tools
The Wayside Multi-Tool Includes 19 Tools For Every Cycling Fix
Militant Tapestry Runways
The Latest Etro Menswear Collection Explores Opulent Textures
Artist-Designed Camouflage Kicks
The SBTG for HYPEBEAST Nike Air Special Editions Are Must-Sees
Multi-Tool Bottle Openers
'The Claw' Bottle Opener Includes 18 Other Functions
Torpedo-Targeting Systems
The Command Combat System Enables Efficient and Targeted Torpedo Firing
War-Torn Perseverance Photography
This Surreal Wartime Photo Series Captures the Lives of a Couple
Virtual Designer Glasses
The Made for Glass Collection by DVF Dresses Up Google Glasses
Vitamin-Infusing Water Bottles
The 'FitPod' Healthy Hydration Bottle Infuses Nutrients into Water
E-Ink Phone Cases
The inkCase Displays Notifications and Noteworthy Info On Your Mobile's Back
Evolutionary Military Inventories
Thom Atkinson Collects the Military Kits of Various Wars
Streamlined Close Combat Sensors
This System Will Allow Military Troops to be Tracked Without GPS
Foam Roller Bottles
The Mobot Water Containters Double Up As a Muscle Roller For the Body
Personalized Romantic Cases
This Romantic Phone Case Adds a Personal Touch
Lantern-Like Projectors
This Portable Video Projector Has Been Thoughtfully Designed to be Carried
Recycled Skateboard Sunnies
The Brak Eyewear Collection Features Chic Upcycled Accessories
Charging Cosmetic Cases
The Blush Compact Power Case Gives Cheeks Color & Phones Battery Life
Modular Multi-Tools
This Electronic Multi-Tool Can Be Used to Start Fires and Charge Phones
Versatile Drone Attachments
Percepto Computer Vision Adds App-Controlled Features to Drones
Sapphire Secret Watches
The Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Has a Revealing Sapphire Dial
Anti-Drone Warning Systems
The Personal Drone Detection System Takes Extra Measures Against Tech
Multifaceted Chopping Blades
The KLAX Clap Turns Any Object into an Axe
Origami Paper Razors
The Paper Cut Razor Turns an Accident into an Innovation
Case-Less Tablet Protectors
The iCorners are Better than Most Durable iPad Cases
Army Uniform Teddy Bears
The Matthew Freeman Project Turns Fallen Soldier Uniforms into Plushies
Single-Screen Military Cockpits
Bell Helicopter's Display Panel Grants Tons of Imagery and Data
Virtual Decorating Apps
Furnish's Augmented Reality App for Interior Design Makes Choices Easy
Wearable Cockpits
BAE Systems' Wearable Cockpit Won't Require Hardware Upgrades
Sporty Tracking Smartwatches
The Magellan Echo Fit Made an Appearance At CES 2015
Interchangeable Lens Camera Drones
The Micro Four Thirds System Will Be Used In DJI Camera Drones
Auto-Optimized Smartwatches
LG's Smartwatch for Audi Features webOS Software
Smartphone-Charging Cases
The Pwr Case Backs Up Your iPhone's Battery Without Wires
Elegantly Versatile Smartwatches
These Martian Watches Include Designs From Guess
Coastline-Monitoring Drones
These Drones Will Detect Illegal Fishing on the Coast of Belize
Animalistic Army Knives
The Modus Oper-Handy Multi-Tool is Designed to Transform into Farm Animals
Laser-Based Jet Metrics
The 'LASSI' Can Measure Jet Velocity with UV Lasers
Acid Attack Survivor Portraits
This Somber Acid Attack Photo Series Documents Resilient Survivors
Range-Roving Reconnaissance Drones
The Tzur Drone Was Developed By the Israeli Military
Activity-Tracking Smartwatches
The Garmin Vivoactive Allows Users to Customize Their Exercise Type
Adventurous Awareness Campaigns
Alex Bellini Will Live On a Melting Iceberg for Up to a Year
Virtual Reality Command Centres
The Portable Command Centre is a Virtual Military Command Post
Sport-Focused Smartwatches
These Sport-Focused Garmin Watches Were Unveiled At CES 2015
Social Good Timepieces
Azula Watches Feature a Fabric Face and Benefit Those in Need
Surveying Tool Tablets
EyesMap is a 3D Design Tablet That Combines Several Surveying Tools
Saffron Sadhus Portraits
These Piercing Images of Holy Men Will Leave You Mesmerized
Retrofitted Autonomous Boat Systems
This Technology Allows British Royal Navy Boats To Be Upgraded
Immersive Training Aircraft
The T-X Aircraft Will Help Prepare Next-Generation Pilots For War
Drone-Free Airspace
NoFlyZone.org Helps You Create Drone-Free Airspace Above Your Home
Slumber-Preventing Watches
The Spark Watch Catches You Before You Nod Off
Military Blast Mannequins
This Blast Test Dummy Will Be Used For Military Vehicle Blast Testing
Real-Time Beauty Apps
Modiface's Beauty Mirror App Enhances Features in Real-Time with AR
Sophisticated Camo Menswear
The Latest Kilian Kerner Collection Highlights Vibrantly Printed Looks
Augmented Reality Pilot Displays
'Aero Glass' Helps Pilots Keep Their Eyes on the Skies
Warrior Soccer Commercials
Nissin 'Samurai in Brazil' Campaign Celebrates Cup Noodles & World Cup
Flower Delivery Drones
This Flower Marketing Stunt Involves a Romantic UAV
Atomic Smartwatches
The Spur Atomic Smartwatch Was Introduced At CES 2015
Military Training Robots
These Robotic Humanoids Could Be Used For Military Training
Weapon-Creating Campaigns
These Provacative CJFE Print Ads Promote Protecting Press Freedom
Excquisite Car Mechanic Editorials
The Vogue Paris Working Girl Photoshoot is Auto-Themed
Hybrid Rocket Engines
The SABRE Engine Concept Behaves As Both a Jet and a Rocket
Side-Loading Cannon Systems
BAE Systems' New Innovation Saves Time and Space
Intimate Handicapped Portraits
Olivier Fermariello's Je T’aime Moi Aussi is Poignantly Reflective
Car-Controlled Smartwatches
The Hyundai Android Wear App is Demonstrated at CES 2015
Minimalist Military Menswear
The Calvin Klein Collection Spring/Summer 2015 Show Exudes Power
Console Tablet Cases
The Gamevice Controller is Perfect for Gamers On-the-Go
Ergonomic Baseball Bats
The Axe Bat is a Home Run
Aerial Dronevertising
Wokker's Ad-Carrying Drones Takes Aerial Advertising to New Heights
High-Performing Mobile Cases
This Camera-Enabled Phone Case Boosts Speed, Control, Lens & Mobility
War Messages Photography
This Cell Phones Photo Series Portrays Engraved Military Messages
Stylishly Tough Tech Protectors
The Case Studio Offers Customized Designs and Extra Armor
Camera-Packing Smartwatches
The Epic Signature Edition Smartwatch Can Take High-Quality Photos
Paper Plane-Spewing Guns
The Paper Airplane Machine Gun Folds & Shoots Paper Airplanes
Mechanical Exoskeleton Gloves
The Dexmo Glove Helps You Engage With Objects In the Virtual World
Polka Dot-Pattered Menswear
The Dior Homme Winter 2014 Accessory Collection is Full of Spots
Free-Ranging Military Drones
This Piaggio Aerospace Drone Has a Range Of 8,150 Kilometers
Flexible Camping Fixtures
'Like Stars on Earth' is a Set of Adaptable Tent Illuminators
Weatherproof War Weapons
The HEL MD Laser Weapon Can Cut Through Fog and Rain
Digital Yacht Apps
The Boat Beacon App is Reliable and Effective
Air Traffic Control Drones
The World's First Talking Drone Uses a Synthetic Voice to Respond
LEGO Galaxy Guns
This Star Wars LEGO Set Replicates Han Solo's DL-44 Blaster Concept Gun
Unmanned Cargo Drones
The Compact 'Cargo Unmanned Air System' Can Carry Surprisingly Heavy Loads
Isolated Evangelical Photos
'The New Promised Land' Photos Show an Evangelical Community in Peru
Affordable Motion-Control Guns
Trinity Magnum by TrinityVR Makes Gaming More Immersive
Modern Prehistoric Axes
Dov Ganchrow and Ami Drach's Collection 'Man-Made' is Breathtaking
Camouflaged Security Cameras
The Sentri Home Security System Can Blend in With its Surroundings
Augmented Reality Hats
Hattrickwear Offers an Alternative to Google Glass
Smart Watch Pizza Services
Domino's Tracker on Pebble Watches Takes Orders & Monitors Deliveries
Self-Driving Mini-Trucks
The US Marine Corps is Developing a Fully Autonomous Mini-Truck
Sophisticated Military Drones
The Predator B ER is a Highly Advanced Unmanned Military Aircraft
Blue Steel Straight Razors
The Baxter Base Camp X Cut-throat Razor Offers a Quality Shave for Men
Fitness-Tracking Earrings
The Ear-o-Smart Smart Earring Tracks Your Heart Rate
Drone-Powered Light Shows
The World's First Drone Circus Will Take Place in Amsterdam in 2015
Brain-Controlled Drones
This Technology Will Allow People to Pilot Aircraft Using Their Brainwaves
Competitive Cycling Accessories
This High-Tech Ergometer Was Developed By BAE Systems
Crucial Survival Skills
Lifehacker Has Compiled Expert Knowledge on Surviving in the Wilderness
Futuristic Military Aircraft
The AVX Aircraft Concept Has Revolutionary Tilting Blades