"Tactical" pants

[Creeky73]

I know several people on this thread have already mentioned carharrt pants, but I am not sure if the ones they are talking about are some kind of special tactical pants or not. This week I received some carharrt ripstop pants that I ordered straight off their website, under the "dungaree" section. From what I can tell, there isn't much that is tactical about them, but they seem to be very well-made, and are some of the most comfortable pants I have worn in a long time. Dungaree cuts are very spacious in the butt and crotch region, so it makes full knee-bends possible without busting seams. One thing of note, the front waistband button is RIVETED on instead of sewn on, so no more button pop-off for the big boys like myself. It is triple-stitched in most areas too. I am very happy with these.

[Mega]

My older BDU's are apparently defective and suffered some closet shrinkage.

I think I got the same lot that you did.
I just tell my wife that I've developed more muscle.

[joffe]

I bought 5.11s, wore holes in every pair just by wearing them, got tired, bought EOTAC 'discreets', they seem to be holding up fine so far.. I like how this type looks like a normal pair of pants but has proper belt loops and will hold up longer.

[Sparky5019]

Rob,

I just wear TRUs from Tru-Spec (www.atlanco.com) and they have solid colors and are very durable (ripstop). They do have a WB drawstring in addition to the buttons and belt loops (extra wide) and no elastic anywhere! They have drawstrings in the leg cuffs too, if that's your thing.

Sparky

[WileyCoyote]

Does anyone know what kind of pants Travis Haley is wearing(the black ones on the first disc after it rains when they are working on kneeling and prone shooting) in the MAGPUL Dynamics Art of the Tactical Carbine Vol. 1?

I think they are Otte's but Im not sure. Thanks

[ryanm]

I don't have that video with me anymore, but they wear alot of TAD Gear as well. If it was after it rained, might have been the hardshell pants they offer. I have the Predator pants and jacket, great stuff for wet weather! Also works good as the outer layer in cold weather, just need something warm on the inside and the hardshell keeps everything else out.

[cmace22]

I like the Wrangler Riggs Ripstop Ranger Pant

Thanks for the heads up. Ive been looking for some good pants that were not too tacticool. I didnt get the Ranger but I did get 2 pair of the carpenter ripstop pants in khaki. Looking forward to giving them a try. I did also break down and order a pair of the EOTAC descrete pants.

[Shooter]

Ran into them at the SHOT Show. They are building a nice kit...

http://tactical.beyondclothing.com/p...tem/full-kits/

[iamjonscranium]

Rob,

I just wear TRUs from Tru-Spec (www.atlanco.com) and they have solid colors and are very durable (ripstop). They do have a WB drawstring in addition to the buttons and belt loops (extra wide) and no elastic anywhere! They have drawstrings in the leg cuffs too, if that's your thing.

Sparky

Link won't work. How much do you pay for them? I get mine for $35 here:
http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/

I was actually really surprised at the quality. I'm 6' tall with a 32" waist, and the mediums fit well (32"-35" adjustable)

I also get my ammo pouches (Voodoo tactical) from them.

[WileyCoyote]

Does anyone have the Arc'Teryx Spotter Pants? Wondering how they fit and last? Are they lightweight, thick, heavy, etc? I like them and thinking about getting them but want some feedback on them before I buy. Thanks

[d90king]

Rob, I have recently gone to wearing Mountain Khakis and have been very impressed with the quality and versatility that they offer. They are well made, reinforced in all the right spots, offer pockets made for carrying a knife and they are also very comfortable. I also like the belt loop placement as they allow for a 4:00ish carry placement which I prefer. YMMV

I got them on sale at Grey Group for 45 bucks or so which is a great value. I also like that they don't look "tacticool" and can be worn anywhere from the office to the range or a class.

[piggly_wiggly]

I actually like the solid-color BDUs, preferably the tan, and not the issue type in woodland or other patterns. I think that makes them a little less militaristic in terms of looking too "tactical" when out and about.

Honestly, if the tac-pant people would ditch the damn little-kid elastic waistbands and put the old-school BDU waist adjustment tabs on them instead I'd be a lot happier with them.

Just a warning, this is a self-promoting link, so if that offends you, do not go here,
but these do have "the old-school BDU waist adjustment tabs on them instead"...

[bigcoastie]

+1 for Mountain Khakis they are comfortable and durable

[moeron]

I just picked up a pair of Vertx which are designed by Arc’teryx. They're running 50% off until March 15th, with free shipping until Friday. Length is true to size, but you may want to go up a sized on the waist. I just took mine out of the dryer for the first time and they tightened up a bit. Overall a nice pant, nice and thick material, articulated knees and whatnot... their description will probably do them more justice http://www.vertxtactical.com/

50% coupon is "facefan200"

ETA sale end date

[Go4broke]

I just picked up a pair of Vertx which are designed by Arc’teryx. They're running 50% off, with free shipping until Friday. Length is true to size, but you may want to go up a sized on the waist. I just took mine out of the dryer for the first time and they tightened up a bit. Overall a nice pant, nice and thick material, articulated knees and whatnot... their description will probably do them more justice http://www.vertxtactical.com/

50% coupon is "facefan200"

Vertx pants are nice... I placed my second order with Vertx today. I found that after washing and drying the pants shrink a tad bit in waist and about 1" in length. Check them out , i think most will like them.