2017 SHOT Show: 5.11 Pants (Updated)

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2017 SHOT Show: 5.11 Pants

I got a chance to look at two of the new offerings from 5.11

The Defender-Flex Jean:

Everything you like about your current 5.11 gear in a much more casual look. You still retain most of your pockets and comforts.
Total of five pockets, plus two mag pockets.

Slim fit = more room to move with a slimmer fit through the seat and thigh. Straight from Knee to leg opening with 15.5" leg opening for 34" waist
Straight fit = Room to move though the seat and thigh, Straight from Knee to leg opening with 18.5" leg opening for 34" waist

Colours are Dark wash indigo 649 and indigo 718

Price point at 69.99 USD

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The Fast-Tac

A more economy line option at $50 USD.
Durable work pant with sleek design
Water resistant finish
9 pockets
Dual magazine pockets at back yoke
Cargo pockets with side bellows for extra capacity
Reinforced front utility pocket edges
Flexible, self-adjusting waistband with 7 loops

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John Y Cannuck said:
I like the camo shirts on those folks. Makes it seem like you can see right through 'em!;)
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I get what you did there.

But seriously, tactical jeans is a great idea. Funny how everything has come full circle. Years ago, companies were jumping at the opportunity to make all this tactical gear with a million pockets that screams "me so tactical", when in reality, you need the tactical functionality, but discretion for the common citizen is also important. I see other companies following suit (if they haven't already).

I've actually stopped wearing my tactical pants for that reason (except while at the range).
 
To be honest, I'd rather have a good pack that a zillion pockets.
I like the ability to just drop it and unload that weight.
I do own a few pair, but I find I rarely use more than a few pockets on them. As to the fabric, denim should have been a natural a long time ago.
 
I'm going to assume by your response that you are talking from a civilian view point. As far as a tac pant goes those multiple pockets always end being "options for carriage" at work as we shuffle stuff around.

yes, you may not need the two are mag pockets inside the Cargo pockets on strike pants, but they end up holding other items for me at work.

the jeans may be a great plain clothes option I'd like to explore. But they probably won't be the best civilian Jean.


John Y Cannuck said:
To be honest, I'd rather have a good pack that a zillion pockets.
I like the ability to just drop it and unload that weight.
I do own a few pair, but I find I rarely use more than a few pockets on them. As to the fabric, denim should have been a natural a long time ago.
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Not everyone wants to wear cardboard. Plus I watched the shooting egde video from shot show. Those new 5.11 pants are sick. Very stylish and look super comfortable. And they stretch.

I will definitely be buying some.
 
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