Tactical Gear - Pants, Boots, Belts

[mpd]

I was at gander mountain today and I was looking at the tactical gear. But WOW those prices were high.

Does anyone know of good places online to buy that stuff at a better price?

I've looked at slickguns.com, but wasn't sure if there were other sites yall would recommend.

 

[rkwhyte2]

I have had good luck with LA Police Gear. Good selection and they have some great deals if you jump on them quickly enough.

 

[phylodog]

I wear Carhartt B342 pants almost 7 days a week. Carhartt doesn't label them "tactical" and I'm not sure they qualify for it but they're by far the best britches I've had in years. I think I have 12 pair now in tan, green, brown & black. I buy them from Sierra Trading Post when they're on sale and typically pay $24/pair. They're factory seconds but I've only had one pair I could find a flaw with and that is a grouchy zipper but it works.

Carhartt Cotton Ripstop Pants (For Men)

 

[smith7.3]

I second the ripstops, and Sierra trading post. I wear these in a factory / fabrication environment 5 days a week.
Very lightweight and durable.

 

[mpd]

Good stuff.... keep the suggestions coming!

What about boots?

I was at Gander Mountain yesterday. I tried on underarmour Reebok danner and 5.11 boots. I wanted yalls recommendation of boots.

 

[phylodog]

Under Armor, 5.11 & Rocky boots are ok but don't seem to hold up long term. I've had great luck with American made Danner boots, I've got a few pair with many years on them and they're still going strong. My favorite boots are a pair of Carolinas, they've held up for a long time now but they don't look tactical.

 

[cwillour]

I have had good luck w/ Carhartt & Dickies pants. For some reason, I am hard on my pants and these are about the only ones that have held up > 2-3 months.

For a less-expensive belt, I like a Wilderness or trainer belt. I have a 5.11 Tactical Trainer belt that has been doing the job for a few years now and looks almost new.

I don't skimp on footwear (well, not much anyway) -- just too important. I have some Rocky Outbacks that have been worn 4-5 days/week for the last 3 years and are my second-longest lasting boot over the past 28yrs (only beat by the Rocky Eliminators I purchased back in high school that lasted 12 years!) Most of my boots have fallen apart <2yrs. Biggest issue I have with Rocky is that they will no longer resole the boots. I would certainly give Danner a look, great build-quality reputation and they offer the recrafting service.

Plenty of good brands for footwear, but they can get salty (IMO) pretty fast.

 

[meyer4589]

Danner Acadia. Best money I have ever spent on a pair of boots. If you can get past the initial cost they are totally worth it in my opinion. Made in the USA and they are resoleable for when you wear them out

 

[Ruffnek]

I've got a pair of Bates side zip boots that I wear every day and they're holding up.They're comfy too.

 

[paintman]

I've got a pair of Bates side zip boys that I wear every day and they're holding up.They're comfy too.

wow didn't know Bates sold boys. you shouldn't tell people that on an open forum.

 

[Ruffnek]

Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I use my phone to get on here and I have Swype typing with pretty aggressive text correction.

 

[spoke78]

I just bought a couple pair of the Carhartt FORCE rip stop cargo pants. I'm anxious to see how these work out for me. Good to hear they are coming highly recommended. I did actually get the first pair at Gander for $49 and thought I could do better online. Only found them the same price there too.

I wear Carhartt B342 pants almost 7 days a week. Carhartt doesn't label them "tactical" and I'm not sure they qualify for it but they're by far the best britches I've had in years. I think I have 12 pair now in tan, green, brown & black. I buy them from Sierra Trading Post when they're on sale and typically pay $24/pair. They're factory seconds but I've only had one pair I could find a flaw with and that is a grouchy zipper but it works.

Carhartt Cotton Ripstop Pants (For Men)

 

[mpd]

Anyone have a link to good sale price on a solid tactical belt. I was at gander mountain today. They seemed awfully high for a strap belt.

 

[MontereyC6]

They don't get much more tactical than here: Special Operations Equipment

 

[Ruffnek]

I've worn this belt every day for almost a year and still love it.

1.5" Rigid Cobra Duty Belt Without Velcro Liner - Sizes 26" to 60" | Special Operations Equipment

 

[mpd]

I've worn this belt every day for almost a year and still love it.

What belt

 

[Ruffnek]

What belt

Sorry,forgot to link. Editing now.

 

[Popacap]

Pants-Tru Spec 24/7--40% cotton/60% polyster blend ripstop pants. I have 4 pair of shorts and 4 pair of long regular BDU pants. Good for competition, general wear or maybe at work (if you can). You can buy them on line through many outlets (Galls, limited colors but even at the NRA site). The Army/Navy store at the corner of 21st & Arlington has them in stock. Great features: elastic banded waist, (very comfortable) flash light pocket or a knife pocket on both sides of pants. One of the best features, if you CWC, in the cargo pockets on booth sides they have two slots to put magazines into.

Boots-just bought some Under armour, so far they are great durable and comfortable (only had about 8 months)

Hope that helps!

 

[U.S. Patriot]

For boots, Ridge AirTAC. I have been wearing them since I was in the Coast Guard. I know the abuse they can take. I normally get 2-3 years out of a pair. As for pants, I like 5.11 TDU.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Whichever pants are on sale. 5.11, Tru Spec 24/7, or LA Police Gear all work.

Asolo or Merrell boots from Sierra Trading Post or REI.

Standard GI BDU/ACU/ABU belt.