We've tried the military pants, he wasn't interested. Perhaps he'll be more interested in the police gear; he doesn't like war but he does like to know criminals are caught. He'll be more interested in the technical gadgets naturally.
For winter, the cold weather gear will be perfect since we're in snow country again, he loves face masks for skiing and playing in the snow. But right now I'm pushing for the shorts!
This may be perfect. He'll need pockets and such to carry gear if we go up in the mountains to hike - he'll need a compass, various noisemakers that boys like, a knife, on and on and on... this is worth a shot!