tactical pants

[apsjiml]

I recently purchased black hawk tactical, super baggy in the ass. Comfortable though. So, I go a pair of 5.11, lightweight, almost seemed a little tight in the waist, do they run small. tighter in the legs too.
Do the propper pants fit better? I would like a fit, more like a military pant. Any suggestions?

 

[matt4shadow]

What kind of 5.11? I have the tac lite in 2 inch higher pant size that I normally wear. Fit is great.

 

[shooter521]

I would like a fit, more like a military pant. Any suggestions?

Why not just buy mil-surp (or new production) BDUs/DCUs/ACUs then?

 

[ckcollins2003]

MARPAT Digital BDU Shirt & Trousers - B.D.U.s and Uniforms - Military Uniforms - Special Forces Gear

MARPAT blouse and trousers just like the Marines wear. Can't get much more battle ready than that. Of course IMO trousers can't be "tactical". If you're going into a situation where your life depends on your gear I suggest worrying more about your vest, weapons, and ammo than your trousers.

 

[TomN]

If you're going into a situation where your life depends on your gear I suggest worrying more about your vest, weapons, and ammo than your trousers.

I agree because if it were me I'd be crapping in them anyway.

 

[Kedric]

I agree because if it were me I'd be crapping in them anyway.

here ya go!

 

[teddy12b]

I've been considering this lately as well because I really miss the utility of cargo pants. My problem is that I work in an office and I need something that looks professional as well. I've been considering some BDU style pants, but in the flat tan color. We'll see.

 

[Glockshooter149]

check out the lapolicegear.com operator pants. I have been wearing these for work and work at home for years now and they are some tough pants. The pockets are great, roomy, and strong. The colors stay great even after washing multiple times per week (wear them every day for work) and they are TOUGH. The really nice thing is they are only 19 bucks a pair and come in many colors. Just my input on what I have found for tactical pants.

 

[Newbomb92]

check out the lapolicegear.com operator pants. I have been wearing these for work and work at home for years now and they are some tough pants. The pockets are great, roomy, and strong. The colors stay great even after washing multiple times per week (wear them every day for work) and they are TOUGH. The really nice thing is they are only 19 bucks a pair and come in many colors. Just my input on what I have found for tactical pants.

Are these the ones with the elastic waist band?

 

[LPMan59]

I've been considering this lately as well because I really miss the utility of cargo pants. My problem is that I work in an office and I need something that looks professional as well. I've been considering some BDU style pants, but in the flat tan color. We'll see.

make sure you get the twill and not the ripstop. the ripstop stitching is painfully obvious with lighter colors and does not look "professional" at all.

 

[esrice]

Here is a review I did on TruSpec 24/7s.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...w_tru_spec_24_7_polycotton_ripstop_pants.html

 

[jeremy]

Think outside of the box...

I use either of these in the Woods and Field with great success.
Men | Ripstop | Lined Ripstop Ranger Pant | RIGGS WORKWEAR® by Wrangler®
Men's Work Pants - Fire Hose Work Pants - Duluth Trading Company

 

[apsjiml]

I bought the tac light in 5.11 For normal pants loose, I wear 36 waist which gives extra for gun. So I should have bought those in 38 then. I wonder how the other pants fit.

 

[bingley]

Are these the ones with the elastic waist band?

The LAPG operator pants have adjustable velcro straps on both sides of the waist, but no elastic (as far as I recall). Great pants for the price, esp. on sale.

 

[rugertoter]

I recently purchased black hawk tactical, super baggy in the ass. Comfortable though. So, I go a pair of 5.11, lightweight, almost seemed a little tight in the waist, do they run small. tighter in the legs too.
Do the propper pants fit better? I would like a fit, more like a military pant. Any suggestions?

I just buy the original BDU pants myself, in a solid color. The "original" tactical pants.

 

[joe138]

I have a few pairs of Vertx pants. The have cargo pockets, but they are sewn differently than other companies. They look a little more professional than some of the others. To me they fit better than the 511 pants.

 

[mospeada]

I work in an office and wear Men's Everyday Work Pants - Duluth Trading Company nearly every day. They are tough and look more professional than cargo pockets and yet have pockets on the back side of the legs at about 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock large enough for an iPhone, flashlight, knife, ect.

 

[teddy12b]

Where do you guys buy your clothing and gear like this? I'm assuming UScavalry.com and Brigadeqm.com are on most peoples list, but what are some others?

 

[joe138]

LA Police Gear, Botach Tactical, in Indy there is US uniform and Supply. I watch for sales and clearance items.

 

[redpitbull44]

The problem with BDUs is they LOOK like BDUs. It doesn't matter what color they are, they always look frumpy.