You say there is no elitism but agree that tier1 were right to go invite only because 80% of people who turned up wasn't good enough?
Elitism isnt just about kit its about the belief your in some way better.
A lot of milsimers do tend to come across that way. As you pointed out earlier though that might just be the ones who talk it more than do it.
Maybe one day I will come and join you on a tier1 day, if I am special enough to get an invite 😃
Edit; Night vision is nothing to do with elitism, I want it and I know I am crap.