5.11 Men's Tactical Lite Pa
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Men’s Taclite Pro Pants
Style# 74273
All but invincible, the Taclite Pro Pant provides outstanding comfort and performance in almost any activity, recreational, operational, or otherwise. Few things in life are this reliable. Or this useful.
- 6.2 oz. poly/cotton TACLITE ripstop fabric, with an Action waistband and 8 pockets including strap-and-slash seat pockets
- Double-reinforced seat and knees (kneepad ready), bartacking at major seams and stress points, and triple-stitching
- Lightweight, durable Taclite fabric
- Gussetted construction for flexibility and strength
- Extra pockets sized for tactical use
- Hip-mounted D-ring
- Teflon finish with YKK zippers and Prym snaps
Men’s Taclite Pro Pants Features
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Stretch WaistbandGussetted construction for flexibility and strength. Double-reinforced seat and knees | Fixed Built-in D-RingHip-mounted D-ring. | Multi-Use Extra PocketsExtra pockets sized for tactical use. There are 8 total pockets including strap-and-slash seat pockets. | YKK ZippersTeflon finish with YKK zippers and Prym snaps. |
Men’s Taclite Pro Pants In Action
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| Dimensions: | 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.08 cm; 185.97 Grams |
| Model: | 74273 |
| Manufacture: | 5.11 |
| Department: | Men's |
| Department: | Men's |
il secondo paio che compro visto che il primo si era rotto in un incidente e non se ne poteva fare a meno. Fantastico prodotto comodo tattico facile da mantenere non si stira
Heute angekommen, ausgepackt und zur Nachtschicht direkt angezogen.
Die Hose macht einen wertigen und stabilen Eindruck und ist bequem zu tragen. Fr meinen Geschmack knnten die Cargo-Taschen einen Tick grer sein. Kaufempfehlung.
Beim Kauf auf den Anbieter achten. Es lagen bei mir 70 zwischen den Angeboten. Selbe Gre, selbe Farbe!
Jai ete magasiner un soir ds ma region et pas de magasin qui avait ma grandeur (42), jai pris une chance de commander chez amazone et ca fait tres bien. Tres heureux de cette acha
Muy contento un pantaln para toda la vida, muy bonito
I love these pants, they are the right fit and are perfect for field work.
Good quality pants for every day wear. Appreciate the reinforced pocket for EDC knife. Price is not bad relative to what’s available.
Perfect for husband at work and much cheaper than the local store for the exact same product. Good quality.
Me gust el pantaln, slo faltaron los knee pads, pero la publicacin no especifica si los trae, eso sera un Plus pero muy buen producto y la entrega en tiempo
These pants are the best work pants that I have ever owned. They are extremely well made, durable, comfortable, and versatile. They have high quality snap closures with a secondary button to ensure that they never come “unsnapped” unintentionally. The are made from tightly knit, ripstop style material that is extremely durable. The elastic waist prolongs the service life of the pants by allowing you to wear them even if your waist size varies a bit as you age. It also ensures a comfortable and secure fit without being too tight in the waist. These pants are covered with pockets. The only issue that I have seen is that if you attempt to fully utilize all of the pockets, you will need a good belt to hold them up due to the weight of the objects you are carrying around. The only con is that they only come in even lengths so if you have say a 29″ inseam, your pants will either be a bit too long or short.
These pants are excellent waterproof pants. They look stylish and have a great number of assorted-sized pockets. I bought them because I was travelling and planned to do a lot of hiking in wet conditions. They really came through most circumstances except when I walked close to a waterfall. My outlayer of pants was fine, but the pockets on the back and front are made of cotton and so they absorbed some moisture. I found these pants clean easily with a wet cloth and don’t retain a smell. I would recommend these pants.
I baught a pair on sale and they were the best pants I have ever baught. They are so comfy and sure maybe price is a bit high but it’s worth the price I highly recommend them.
To anyone who work on the field theses pants are the bomb! Love them!
I’ve got 5.11 shorts that have been in the rotation since 2011, durability is not a concern. Lots of useful pockets, great as a spring/fall outdoor pant. Fit is good. Material is noisy, which can be annoying. Can’t go wrong for this price.
I bought these to wear in southern New Mexico and west Texas, places where it is hot more often than not. Today is 105’F, and they are comfortable. The only reason I am giving four stars is price. If you can find a sale price on these in you size, I’d purchase two or three pair. For me, the fit is fine. I wear a 42 waist 32 length and they are spot on. One item I didn’t see mentioned, is that they have seven belt loops. This helps the fit when you are loading up pockets and/or carrying. Since they are pretty light, which h is why I wanted them, I would imagine that the life is going to be shorter than Strykes, however I can wield a needle and run a sewing machine and I see their life being pushed out a bit. On close inspection I did not find any errors in manufacture and will revisit this review if I find any undue causes for concern.
Relaxed fit is ok, had thought to use them for uniform at public events but my wife says they fit very strange loose at the back, so I guess they’re just for work.
1. Pant is quite tough with a tough fabric. Not sure what kind of fabric it is, but it’s feel tough.
2. Pant fits great with hip and waist but quite loose down. Obviously you don’t want tight pants while working , bending at work.
3. Pant feels great and has multiple pockets.
4. For this price, pant is great for everyday working use.
Pants were exactly as described and the fit was perfect. They do stretch a bit so you might be able to get away with a slightly smaller waist size. The material feels very durable, and I’ve worn them in the rain numerous times and they didn’t hold any water.
Already owned a pair of blacks, wanted different colour. 5.11 Tactical make great products.
Good reliable trouser. Always find the crotch a bit low, other than that nice fit and good quality.
These are great. My waist measures 38, but my Levis and Dockers are always a 36. For these I ordered a 38 and they fit just right. Length is good also.
The pockets are deep and secure, but the side pockets are a bit too small for my LG G6, so that goes on the cargo pockets.
I’ll be wearing these on vacation, so the secure and deep storage will come in handy.
Great PT pants. Would have liked a tiny bit more of stretch in them, but as they are, they are still excellent. I’ve worn them mainly for PT runs, calisthenics, including olympic lifts. They’re rugged, tough as hell and make for the reliable training attire one needs during hard PT sessions.
There was a size good for me, 32 x 30 and once arrived they are good tough materials. My only qualms are the velcro back pockets and elasticated waistband which are unnecessarily infantile.
Where pretty much as advertised.
Fit good, as long as there durable enough they should be grea
First of all they fit a tad small, I’m always a 34 waist and these are a bit snug, elastic waistband helps though and they’re still comfortable. Secondly, I’m athletic with muscular legs and for a tactical cargo these aren’t all that roomy in the thigh, add anything in the cargo pocket and they really tighten up in the legs. Really roomy through the seat, no concerns for a blow out of the crotch seam, 34 length is perfect with combat boots and the pocket layout is great, along with the teflon coating. Over all a great pant, if you plan to use them as an actual combat or duty wear pant make sure you upsize them and also be aware the cargo pockets are on the smaller side and single magazine pocket only on the left thigh.
Good quality pants, made tough and look good.
These pants have many pockets which make them very useful.
I had a lot of tactical pants, these are by far the best I have owned. They live up to their claim.
Fit well and feel great. Outstanding quality. Perfect for IPSC. Loved the first pair so much I bought a second pair. Will definitely by more 5.11 gear and have recommended their products to many others.
Anyone who has worn 5.11 knows these are quality pants. Quickly delivered as well. 10/10
I bought these because I like the quality and fit of these pants.
These pants are great. They are a little bit heavier than I expected but not a huge issue as they are of great quality and construction. The fitment isn’t perfect but I expected that and will likely be better after a few washes.
Super verarbeitet , top genht , Farbe klasse und passt wie angegossen. Klar man sollte seine Gre kennen aber da kann man sich schnell erkundigen.
Versand erstaunlicherweise schnell. Vermutlich wre es schneller gegangen wenn es net ber hermes gewesen wre.
Kann ich empfehle
I’ve had these for years, I wear them to work and they are durable. No rips, no seams broken, no loose threads. They have a lot of usable pockets although the back pockets are too deep so when I sit down, it’s annoying.
If they ever get worn, I’d buy them agai
Great pants, lots of pockets, solid construction. Repels liquids surprisingly well and decently breathable considering they’re pretty heavy-duty. Definitely worth getting the kneepads that go with them, makes a huge difference if you’re gonna be kneeling.
Bought a pair of Coyote Brown back in the days (3-4 years ago) and they are still top shape even if I used them a lot in shooting competition, wood hiking, camping, etc… Really worth their price. Finally bought them also in black! 🙂
I am 6′ 2″ and these are a very comortable pants. just a tad on the large size for me at 36W 34L but i don’t mind that too much.
Been wearing the Battle Brown ones for over a year and with daily use of my flashlight and multi-tool, I have noticed very little wear on the pants from sliding the belt clip on and off. Only hole do far is in the left hand pocket where I keep my flashlight and that is easy enough to fix, plus I think I made it by pushing the flashlight in at the wrong angle so it was pushing into the fabric and not following it down into the pocket.
Best part of these pants are the low profile cargo pockets, other pants seem to have very large ones that stick out as if they are stuffed, these are slim and help to keep the tactical look down and help look more professional so you can wear them daily without standing out in a crowd.
I would like to see a convertible pair made or one that can be rolled up for warmer days cause it seems impossible to get a pair of Battle Brown shorts on Amazon in my size.
Cut is big/relaxed. Very roomy, extremely relaxed fit. Could have/should have gone one size smaller in waist. Comfortable but not exactly what I was expecting. Ordered for a plain clothes street detail. But fit & style really don’t fit the job requirements.
For price I paid (70% off list) will probably keep for around the house, yard work, etc.
Seem well made (especially in light of the price I paid). Would order again if the price is right.
Heard about these from some fellow hikers and they raved about them. Now that i have a pair (soon to be 3 pr), i love these pants. Tough, durable, water just rolls off them, adjustable waist band, reinforced knees and roomy – yet not baggy. Highly recommended
Very good build quality, comfortable and they have pockets for everything. Very happy with these
Bought these for my husband and he loves them. He now has about 10 pairs. He is SO rough on clothing and these hold up well.
Due to a mix up with stock levels, the advertised trousers were not available in my size. I received an email within an hour from the seller to advise. I was offered a full refund or an upgrade to the stryke pants. I took the upgrade and I’m so happy I did. Brilliant customer services and I’m really happy with the stryke pants. They fit a little large, I’m normally around a 33 inch and ordered 34. Having said that they are so comfortable and exactly what I needed for work. Thanks again Polmil.
Great pant- fits well and is rugged as well as good looking
Lots of pockets double knees and everything you can want in a tactical pa
When you buy the right size… these are fabulous! The are comfortable, durable, and even double as snow pants over long-johns… Great value here.
Nice fit. 5.11 is always on top with functionality. High end gear all the way!
My new favorite pants!, I love em, and I’m a picky little bastard! Great job, I mean it.thank you! and I highly recommend the one and a half inch 5.11 tactical belt, especially for those of you with no ass!… no joke though,very cool pants,thanks again.
Great quality. Use for hunting and farm work. Inseam way longer than I thought though.
They fit as expected and are quite comfortable. The pockets on the thighs are a little low to access comfortably while standing but while seated they’re fine. The smaller pocket on the left thigh is a bit small to hold a larger mobile phone but a smaller flip phone might fit ok. The rear slash style pockets are nice and deep, as well as being easy to access. The velcro on the rear pockets can be bothersome but it does the job of keeping the pockets closed.
La tela es de muy buena calidad, es cmodo y la talla de largo y cintura est alineada a las tallas de Mxico solo el tiro es ms largo de lo normal.
These pants fit perfectly! Quality is over the top and the comfort is unbelievable! So very addicted to 5.11!!
Value to me as a customer is a function of utility, durability and cost. 5.11 TacLites are a great value.
Hinsehen sichtbar wird. Zu schwer ist die Hose dennoch nicht. Insgesamt wirkt sie sehr sauber und durchdacht verarbeitet. Ich finde, den qualitativen Vergleich mit weitaus teureren Outdoormarken (insbesondere Fjllrven) braucht sie berhaupt nicht zu scheuen.
Den eher hohen Schnitt bis in die Taille hinein finde ich eher angenehm – beim Vorbeugen ziehts nicht so schnell am Allerwertesten. Gut finde ich auch das Grensystem, welches man von Jeans kennt. Dabei fllt das Ergebnis sowohl in Lnge als auch in Bundweite (vor allem wegen der flexiblen Einstze) relativ gro aus. Wer sich zwischen zwei Gren whnt, sollte die kleinere whlen.
Preis/Leistung finde ich sehr angemessen. Der modische Chic hlt sich in Grenzen.
Insgesamt eine klare Enpfehlung fr Leute, die es nicht extravagant sondern pragmatisch mgen.
NACHTRAG 23.12.16:
Die Hose ist inzwischen mein absolutes Lieblingsstck. Super Passform, gute Qualitt und gerade im Vergleich zu den sonst angesagten Outdoormarken ein sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhltnis.
Wird nicht meine letzte sein….
Simply the best work trousers i have ever worn. on to my 6th pair over 6 years. Hard wearing smart and comfortable. well worth the premium price.
I own 4 pairs now, they are very comfy. The green color ones are particularly nice looking and don’t show any cat or dog hair like the black ones will. Order your jean size for a good fit that’s not baggy and looks more professional day to day, If you want the use them for camping or hunting maybe go one size larger for a little more room to bend around and move freely
Man kann sie in Jenas Gren bestellen (34/32 zb.), sie ist in realtree, also bestellt.
Die Realtreetarnung ist gestochen scharf, YKK Reisverschluss und PRYM Knopf schlieen perfekt, Zusatzknopf verhindert Runterfallen der Hose, Taschen sinnig angeordnet, vor allem die Taschen am Ges sind der Hammer :-), und denn ist das Ding noch Teflon beschichtet und das Wasser perlt ab wie bei ner Regenhose….
Wahrscheinlich lsst das nach ein paar Wschen nach aber welche Hose hat das schon fr den Preis?
Werde ich mir auch in anderen Farben bestellen, 100%ige Kaufempfehlung!!!!!
These pants are very durable. I use them for work [I’m a tradesman] and I also take them out paintballing. They clean well in the first 6-12 months and after that they don’t repell water as well but they still hold up to abuse.
There are only two minor cons to these pants
One the color is closer to sand than khaki. It’s not a big deal and I wouldn’t mark down a product for it. The other miner issue and it’s not an issue for me but I wanted to point it out. These are not winter pants. They are far to cool when it gets around freezing temps. At that point I wear Stryke Pants which are essentially a slightly warmer more khaki version of these pants. These pants are purpose built. Bottom line these pants have met all my expectations over time!
Bonjour,
Dj la taille; pour 1m70 et 103 de ceinture j’ai pris un 36 30. Pour la ceinture je crois qu’un 34 aurait t trop petit car sans ceinture et avec les lastiques de cot le pantalon tient mais peut tre pas dans l’effort. Pour la longueur le 30 et une taille de 1m70 je dois le raccourcir de 2 cm.Donc tout bon.
Pour la coupe c’est bien aussi car je vais l’utiliser pour faire de la construction dans les Antilles donc le cot ample m’vitera de trop transpirer. Cette coupe n’est pas adapte pour la ville ou des oprations commandos. Le rapport qualit prix me semble trs bon.
Aprs un an d’usage je lui met 4 toile. Large mais ce n’est pas un pantalon pour aller draguer. Impeccable lorsque je fais du ferraillage bton arm. Je bouche les petites dchirures par l’intrieur au Sika 11 FC et roule ma poule comme un ” n’oeuf”
Pants fit very well, comfortable and lots of handy pockets. Construction seems durable so far no issues no bad threading or anything. Great pants you won’t be disappointed
Review based on first impressions since I did not have time to use the product extensively.
Fantastic pants. Very comfortable and look very durable and very well made. The fit is perfect.
I am more of W33 L30 and got W32 L30. The waist is a little stretchy so it will easily fit slightly larger waist sizes.
The material does not look very breathable, so may be a little uncomfortable in hot environments, however I did not have a chance to confirm it.
Dieser wurde in den nchsten Wochen jederzeit besttigt, so dass ich diese Bekleidung als Einsatzhose sehr gerne weiterempfehlen mchte. Viele Taschen, sinnvoll angeordnet, strapazierfhiges Material, leicht zu reinigen und sie darf sogar in den Trockner… 😉
FAZIT: Bin sehr zufrieden und werde sie auch wieder kaufen.
Nice pants, fits true to my jeans size. If you buy them 1 size bigger I find the crotch is quite baggy. So if you want them to fit and look more professional buy your jean size. Back pockets are the only negative. The slash cut is interesting looking, but they are so deep it’s uncomfortable to carry a wallet it will be half way down the back of your leg!
Superb quality tactical pants. I wear them while shovelling snow, and it repels water very effectively. Dries quickly and is the material and stiching are great quality.
It took a long time for the delivery, approx. 6 weeks. However, this has been compensated by excellent design, perfect fit and looks loke very good quality. I will buy again.
I’ve had taclite pro for years as I work in the Private Security business.. This new design is even better than before.. There are enough pockets without going over the top.. The durability is second to non and very light weight.. The size did come up a little bigger than I’d have liked I’ve had 42″ waist and leg before for just a little added movement in them and found the seat was a little bigger than I expected so order to exact size specs.. I’ll definitely be buying these again.. Very smart durable and suits my every need for a good all round year trouser.. Ideal for hot environments.
Ideal for the rough walks we take the kids on. Very strong and light weight.
I found these fit like my normal pant sizes do. Lightweight and the knee pad inserts were a great idea. I own 2 pair of these and 2 pair of Blackhawk warrior wear pants. The Blackhawk are slightly thicker or heavier material. Both are nice and do the job while at work
El producto es de altsima calidad, resistente, repelente, se siente el material muy diferente a lo que se encuentra en tiendas locales. El producto es de cinco estrellas pero la entrega es de menos 5 estrellas. Fue una odisea lograr que el producto llegara a su destino, incluso la primera vez que lo ped ni lleg, tengan en cuenta eso.
Great Trouser Son wanted them for his air soft games wash up lovely, very good quality so we bought some black ones as well
Excellent trousers, they tick all the boxes for me. Very pleased.
Bought as a birthday present, so not yet given, but look and feel good quality.
Iv been wearing these for the past 5 years. They hold up nice to the everyday wear and tear of police-work but I find that even if you follow the washing directions to the tee, the color starts to fade after about a year or so. I still have the original pair I ordered 5 years ago but they’re much too faded to wear on patrol so I use them around the house to cut the grass or do home repairs. On another note, the last two pair I ordered fit looser in the crotch area and are longer as well. They’re still made in Vietnam so I’m not sure why they fit bigger. I’m convinced the pants are mislabeled. In any event, if you plan on wearing these with a gun belt, keep in mind that when you put on your gun belt, the weight of the belt will lower the length of your pants so if you don’t want that sloppy look, go down a size or two in length. I usually wear a 34 length, and got a 32 length.
Best pants ever!. Form-fitting and feels so cool all the time, like cool air is circulating throughout. Nice pockets for my supplies and
easy to clean.
I’d bought another brand poly/cotton combats for hiking and was very pleased with them and wanted another pair or two, and thought I’d give this version of my cotton 5.11s a whirl.
These are really great. Perfect for hot days and rainy days, as they are both ‘lite’ and dry quickly. With leggings underneath they make excellent winter hiking trousers. There is a good range of pockets. The phone pocket is much bigger now than it used to be, but is probably a little behind size wise for most smartphones these days, but there are plenty of other places to put a phone.
They are comfortable, and if anything like their cotton cousins, will be very durable.
Long may they continue to be made.
This makes the second time I have purchased a pair of TacLite Pro pants, and the first time I’ve bought them from Amazon. They’re great for my work as a self-employed delivery driver. They look sort of official, but are comfortable and durable. They’ve held up well to multiple washes, resist stains and repel water to a limited extent. The number and location of the pockets are great, but seven belt loops is overkill. The cotton-polyester blend isn’t as comfortable as 100% cotton cargo pants (e.g., Magellan brand), but, for my purposes, their better longevity and water resistance outweigh that concern. Their light weight is suitable for moderate temperatures; I prefer shorts in hot weather and something heavier when it’s below freezing outside.
My Amazon purchasing experience gets a top rating — my package arrived exactly as expected.
These pants would rate a solid five stars if they didn’t cost so much! The best price I can ever find, online or locally, is north of $40, and I’m not sure they’re worth it. But then, if I could find better pants for the money, I’d have bought those instead…
Le coloris “Battle Brown” est sympathique, mais lgrement diffrent de la photo affiche : il est plus clair / plus orang (voir la photo que j’ai mise en pice jointe, la couleur est plus raliste). On aime ou on aime pas, les gots et les couleurs… Mais je ne pense pas que cette couleur soit aussi passe-partout que du Coyote ou du Stone. Autre point positif, le poids du pantalon : effectivement, c’est carrment lger, donc a sera utilisable aussi en t ventuellement (contrairement aux 5.11 Tactical 100% coton qui sont trop pais / trop lourds / trop chauds pour tre utiliss en priode estivale).
J’attends de voir ce que va donner le traitement Teflon pour la rsistance contre les taches et j’imagine que compte tenu de la composition du tissu, il ne se dcolorera pas avec le temps (contrairement aux 5.11 Tactical 100% coton qui se sont mchamment dcolors, mais c’est leur charme aussi !)
Dj, comment choisir la taille ? Je mesure 1,79m et je fais 96cm de tour de taille. La coupe de la srie Taclite Pro diffre un peu de la srie Tactical. J’ai voulu choisir la mme taille que mes deux Tactical (32W – 34L) et au final j’ai eu un pantalon limite trop serr et vraiment trop long. J’en ai donc command un second cette fois-ci en 34W – 32L et c’est pile dans le mille !
tant donn que le tour de taille est lastique, il faut rajouter une bonne dizaine de centimtres la taille annonce pour avoir la “vraie” taille. Par exemple pour du 34W = (34 x 2,54) + 10 = 96cm (oui, les tailles donnes sont en pouces, et un pouce = 2,54 centimtres).
Quant la longueur :
1m75 ou moins = 30
1m80 = 32
1m85 = 34
1m90 ou plus = 36
J’espre que ce pantalon durera aussi longtemps que mes deux autres 5.11 Tactical (la seule raison qui m’a pouss en acheter nouveau c’est que mes deux autres pantalons 5.11 Tactical sont tachs, un avec de la Javel et l’autre avec de l’huile de vidange…)
P.S. : le prix a baiss et est pass de 53,95 EUR FDPin 48,95 EUR FDPin, encore une bonne raison pour en acheter un exemplaire supplmentaire dans un autre coloris !
Fit perfectly, look smart, have walked miles in the snow in them (not in the UK) they are warm too, I am seriously considering another pair.
I was looking for a comfortable set of pants for outdoor activities and day-trips so I purchased BOTH the 5.11 TacLite and the Blackhawk lightweight tactical pants to compare. Overall, BOTH brands make solid products and if I ever was to be in a situation where I would have to spend several days in a row outdoors, these would probably be what I’d like to wear. They are the equivalent of the swiss army knife of pants. I feel Blackhawk’s are a bit better made, have more zippers to the pockets, the cloth feels a bit heavier and they are roomier but these may very well be my personal impressions. My issue with BOTH, is that the cotton content is fairly low, so you end up with pants that feel more like a windbreaker or snow pants than jeans. There is just nothing that beats the comfort of 100% cotton pants. I realize that at the end of the day, I will be back in my comfy home and can change out of my wet and dirty pants. I am not doing into combat, and that is what these are made for.
Good work trousers without being too Blackhawk Down… Excellent service from supplier.
First, the fit: despite being nice and baggy, BDU style, the waist and inseam are surprisingly precise (even given the side elastic in the waistband) and tailored. These are exactly what I wanted: a lightweight version of BDU’s (with a zip fly, not buttons!) in real ripstop, with plenty of pockets (back, front, cargo, and a cellphone pocket (an iPhone 5s fits perfectly, an iPhone 6 probably would too, but larger smartphones would not) on one upper thigh, with a spacious mag pouch on the other (that’s where a larger smartphone, within reason, would fit)). All pockets except the cellphone pocket close with ample Velcro; the rear pockets are slash style for easy access. There is a very convenient D ring for a flashlight, key ring, carabiners or ID tag, built into the right front waistband, below the generous belt loops, and a mysterious, thick webbing strap across the right rear slash pocket; I’ve seen various speculation about its purpose, that’s not where you’d want a drag handle, it would be useless if you’re lying on that side. Best bet is that it’s for hanging oversize gear, like hearing protectors. These are truly the “Swiss Army Knife” of pants, yet are refined enough for casual wear. Every seam appears to be triple stitched and in every crucial spot there are additional thick reinforcing tabs. For an excellent online comparison, check out http://edcforums.com/threads/lightweight-tactical-pants-review.105516/
I’ve got to be honest here, these are the most comfortable pants I’ve ever owned. The features built into these are just astounding, and more importantly they don’t have anything that doesn’t make sense. My favorite features have to be the external knife pocket, cell phone pocket, and stretch-fit waistband. The knife pocket’s upper edge has a semi-rigid insert sewn in to stand up do a knife clip and it also makes it extremely fast and east to store and deploy your knife. The waistband makes the pants so easy to wear you almost feel like you’re wearing sweat pants, but they stay firmly in place all day long with ease. Sizing was spot on for what I needed, and the color in the photograph does a a pretty fair job of showing the true color of the pants. Mine were only slightly darker than the photo, but that was okay because I knew the Coyote Brown would be significantly darker than traditional khaki or tan. The cargo pockets offer ample storage and the gusseted crotch makes for an extremely wide range of movement with no discomfort at all. I could run an obstacle course in these things and not feel restricted. All in all, 5/5 stars and I will DEFINITELY be ordering more for work wear, because they are extremely professional looking.
I wish I could give a 4.5 star rating because these are *almost* perfect.
I bought these pants because I recently obtained my concealed carry permit and wanted a way to keep a pocket holster and a spare magazine on my person with minimal fuss. These pants have fit the bill perfectly. Whether in the great outdoors or in the concrete jungle, these pants are practical, durable, and look sharp.
Pros:
-Nice deep pockets all around
-Pocket knife area is perfectly designed
-Durable rip-stop material
-Comfortable, loose fit
-Nice wide belt loops
-Both snap and button fasteners for waist
-Professional enough to wear in office setting
-Low profile
Cons:
-Swishing sound when you walk
-Terrible at venting heat/moisture
I purchased these in both Khaki and Green, and for some reason (unbeknownst to me) the green pair just feels more comfortable. I especially like the black pocket lining on the green pair over the white for the khaki.
Also, as mentioned above, *do not* wear these for extended time periods in hot outdoor settings, as you will roast your legs off in no time. That’s the only reason I had to take a star.
-MK
Now on my third pair of these trousers- the first set bought in 2012 are still going strong. These are really well designed and put together utility cargo trousers, a good range of subdued colours, lots of well placed pockets and other cute additional features (for example the hidden knee pad pockets – just use cut up foam camping mats rather than get the Gucci 5.11 inserts).
Well worth the money and super fast delivery as a nice bonus. Recommended!
I’m a bit of a prepper by self admittance. I like to be prepared for really anything. I don’t follow the stigma of most people on the Doomsday prepper show that all think that their specific apocalypse is going to test humanity. I believe in looking at the majority of things that can go wrong and preparing for all of the things in common. That way no matter what happens you should have most of it covered. That’s where these pants come in. They’re great for all occassions from going out to a casual dinner, to orienteering with friends, to full out battle in the trenches. I’ve done 3 tours in the middle east during desert storm and shield. I wish I had these then! I like how the rear pockets taper down so I can have my knife in my pocket without sitting on it. CArgo pockets on the sides give plenty of room for randoms. I love the extra material over the knees so that hit the ground without hitting skin. The belt loops are sized out enough to cater to a riggers belt. The elastic at the top ensures a snug fit at all times.
I have several pairs now and love them all. Pretty much all I wear. These are made by Royal Ribbons. Look them up. They make other high end clothing as well.
Well made, quality garment exactly what I was hoping for!! Just what was claimed in your description. Blah Blah Blah
expensive which loses them a star, fit well tough and good pockets. I use them for dirty outdoor work and the rear pockets are great for slipping tools into
Have not used them yet but had a pair previously and they are good utility pants, which is why I bought a second pair.
I bought a pair of 5.11 Taclite Pro Combat Pants Tactical Patrol Cargos Mens Trousers Ripstop Black for work and was so impressed that I ended up buying a pair of these for leisure wear.
They’re great for pottering around at home and days out – plenty of pockets for phones and all sorts.
They are comfortable to wear and really hard wearing, quite possibly the perfect pair of trousers!
I have since discovered that 5.11 also make tactical shorts and have ordered a pair of them!
I’ll just start out by saying I’m not military or law enforcement, I’m in engineering/construction so I was looking for a nice comfortable pant that will be durable enough to wear on a construction site or just around town and I really liked all the pockets it has for holding my phone and other tools. Sizing was perfect I’m a 34″ in jeans and these fit the same, not sure why some reviews were complaining the sizing was way off maybe they were in denial of their weight. When I got these I decided to bring them with me on my trip to europe b/c they were much lighter and fit in my bag better than jeans, I’m glad I did I ended up wearing these almost every day instead of jeans b/c they were more comfy and not nearly as hot. The best part about these is they would be perfect for backpacking, I did my laundry in the sink as we jumped from place to place and these pants would be dry about 12 hours later with no wrinkles. They look professional enough to wear to work but you don’t look like one of those doomsday prepper survivalists either. Not sure what the canvas strap is for on the back pocket seems pretty useless and I could live without that but that would be my only complaint.
Update: 6 months later these pants still look and feel new these should last me years.
I’m not one to rave about a product, but I will give credit where it is due. As a former active duty Marine and now working for a gov contractor, I have always found this style of trousers perfect for work in the field. I have always bought military BDU style trousers for work and play, and I am lucky if I get six months of wear out of them. These 5.11 #74273 Men’s TacLite Pro Pant are incredibly durable and extremely comfortable after about three wash cycles. I wish I had these thirty years ago. I would probably still be wearing the old ones today. As mentioned in previous comments, order the waist size one size smaller than your usual trouser size. I wear a 40″ waist but ordered the 38″ waist size. They fit like a dream. I’m also 6’4″ with a 38″ inseam, but I took a chance and ordered the 36″ inseam, which was the longest available. 36″ was more than long enough on these and does not ride up over my boot tops even when sitting or kneeling. They also have not shrunk even after numerous wash and dry cycles. For those of you who speak Marine, these trousers do not have draw strings in the leg cuffs like milspec BDU’s do, but I use boot blouses to blouse my trousers when needed and the legs are long enough that they don’t come over the top of the boot. I can’t say enough good things about these trousers. Buy them!
Hint to 5.11 Tactical: Too bad they don’t come in cammy patterns…
Well built and will serve me well. I’m typically a 32×32 in jeans but found these just a little long, and with the expandable waist I’m going to be getting 32,30 in future pairs. Solid and functional. Highly recommended.These pants are very well made and fit very well.
I was unsure about the expandable waist line but it turns that this feature is a real plus for comfort. The option to install knee pads is a real plus as well. It seems the slots the optional pads go in could be made a bit more exacting to the pads themselves but it sure beats external pads. So much storage in these pants that you are bound to lose something in them. Plenty of room for clips, notepads, writing intruments, folding knife, etc.
Intelligent Armour do a great deal on these here in the UK so go and get a pair, you won’t be disappointed.
“Taclites 5.11” are ideal “rough travel” and “action” trousers. They are “easy-care”: stain, resistant, fade resistant, dry out quickly, don’t need ironing and to some extent “shower proof”. They are ideal for the outdoors. You have plenty of deep pockets to keep your essential items at hand. The elasticized waist is very comfortable and doesn’t cut into your belly like some trousers. The gusseted crotch allows you to squat and crouch in comfort _ which is important for C.Q.C. activities and camping! The only drawback: you cant stand too close to the camp-fire without getting your legs cooked. For “bonfire nights” I would stick to cotton. For the tropics, I would also recommend cotton.
Well worth buying!