"Tactical" pants

**rob_s** · 7 April 2009, 11:08

OK, so I'm one of those guys that bought Royal Robbins, then 5.11s, then Woolrich Elite, and have recently been shopping the Eotacs...

Each time a new company has come along it's seemed like there was enough of an improvement to at least try the new ones. So now I have a whole closet that could serve as a living history of the tactical pant.

Gotta say though, I'm about ready to just go back to the old-school ripstop BDU pants. I worked in an Army Surplus/Police Supply/Gun shop for a few years and have a bunch of old BDUs I've been bumming around the house in, and I have to say that I really like the damn things. Fit right, enough pockets without funky closures, and I REALLY prefer the old waist adjusters to the new-fangled move to elastic waistbands (what are we, 10 year olds wearing Toughskins our parents don't want us to outgrow?).

Anyone figure this out way before I did? Anyone else thinking of simplifying?

**Army Chief** · 7 April 2009, 12:34

I've obviously got ACU/BDU/DCU uniform pants and Woolrich Elites ... and that's about it for "tactical wear." Of course, I don't wear uniform pants off-duty, but if the occasion doesn't lend itself to WE's, then Levis usually do quite nicely.

AC

**rob_s** · 7 April 2009, 13:09

It's funny you mention that. Jeans to me are "work" clothes for the most part since I typically wear them on jobsites. I don't mind wearing them too much in the winter, but down here that's about 5 minutes long and beyond that they are just too damn hot for outdoor use.

**Venom** · 7 April 2009, 13:29

I also use carhart cargo and carpenter pants due to style and being tough.

**Uglyduck** · 7 April 2009, 17:45

Originally Posted by Venom

I also use carhart cargo and carpenter pants due to style and being tough.

beat me to it....

**Dutch** · 7 April 2009, 21:14

Still wearing Royal Robbins and 5.11's, I still look at my BDU's as work wear, not play wear. Thinking carharts may make new tac pants for me as I like the cut.

Dutch

**Eric** · 7 April 2009, 23:10

Over the years I have gone through a bunch of tactical pants, in search of the ultimate pair of course. My agency supplies instructors with 5.11's and they work, but there's better choices available for range use. I like the larger front pockets on the Woolrich version, but haven't tried the EOTAC ones. Tru-Spec 24/7 pants are in interesting twist that are usable for everyday wear around here.
My older BDU's are apparently defective and suffered some closet shrinkage.

**Venom** · 8 April 2009, 01:44

yeah Eric, also have one pair of 24/7, although they do run a bit baggy/big.

Forgot to add Fjäll Räven to the list. lightweight , tuff pants with great materials used. Don't know how big the brand is in CONUS.

**rob_s** · 8 April 2009, 02:59

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.

**piggly_wiggly** · 7 February 2010, 14:09

Originally Posted by rob_s

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"...

**rob_s** · 20 March 2010, 07:25

Originally Posted by piggly_wiggly

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"...

PW, MM's link to your site is down.

**matt7184** · 8 April 2009, 08:26

I have a few pair of "tactical" pants. I've been impressed with the new Blackhawk Warrior Wear Pants. For $25 (on the trade in program) they are good to go, but I wouldn't pay more than that. I actually like the elastic waistband as I usually order 2" big for IWB carry, but when I am not carrying the pants tend to bunch up when I cinch down my belt. Why they put MOLLE straps on the seat...I have no clue.

I actually like the pairs of Wolverine Work Jeans I picked up at Ross for $15. After blowing out a pair of Woolrich Elite pants at my last class, I am really trying to stick with pants with gusseted crotches for hard use (as the Wolverines have). They are 12oz denim, but I have not found it to hot in SFL (granted I am used to wearing jeans in this heat). I also prefer jeans since I like to fly under the radar and I rarely ever use the cargo pockets (esp. when I wear knee pads as the straps make them useless).

**Gray** · 8 April 2009, 20:03

I like the Wrangler Riggs Ripstop Ranger Pant

**alt154shiver** · 30 May 2009, 10:42

Originally Posted by Gray

I like the Wrangler Riggs Ripstop Ranger Pant

+1 for these guys. I picked up a pair at a local sporting store on sale and I've got to say, they work great. They have a good fit, the cargo pockets are at a practical height and they are of heavy construction, and the belt loops are large enough to accommodate your 2.75" belts. For those looking to avoid the 'tactical' look they look like plain cargo pants. The only thing that would stand out is that I do believe that most of us wear our cargo pants properly fitted as opposed to half way down to our ankles...

**Chainring** · 6 June 2009, 15:22

Originally Posted by Gray

I like the Wrangler Riggs Ripstop Ranger Pant

This.

Good stuff.

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