These things are things I do. I have not yet worn any of my civilian gear out (aside from shoes and socks)... it breaks or otherwise becomes non-operational before I can wear it out.

I feel that I actively avoid abusing things these days, but I have been called a "brute" and a "bruiser" many times. I wear out boots/shoes in less than a year, but I am 6'1"-220lbs.

My main backpacking buddy has a lot of gear with a lot of miles, and I see no real difference in how we treat our gear in the field, so in the end.... ellifiknow.