I recall when I was in the military and deployed, I kept 2 gear racks for the heavy body armor, helmet, ammo mags, etc., in 1) my office and 2) my Container Housing Unit (CHU). They were made of 2x4 wood...LOL! I thought they were practical and great to have, but this metal tactical gear rack from SFT2 is awesome! It not only looks cool, but the quality of materials and sturdiness to hold up the weight is impressive. I highly recommend this item.