Mars Gear Vulcan FLX Tactical Pants (Stretchable Ripstop)

The media could not be loaded.  I like certain things about these and can't stand certain other ones. I cannot stand the location of the pockets. They are way too high and closer to the center. They could have cut it at more of a slant but it still is too high. You got to put your hands almost straight down into them. While this is good for stopping some pick pockets they are still open, There should be a zipper secured side pocket inside the main pocket. These don't even have side pockets at all.Now that;s out of the way it has a lot of pockets almost too many or they are not quite big enough to hold what you need them too.. The zipper in the front doesn't stay up unless zipped all the way and locked, so you;ll end up with your fly down if your not careful and don't make sure to get the zipper all the way up, This is waste time,. in my opinion, at least. The belt loops are too small to even accommodate an 2 inch utility belt.These are very comfortable and just about the proper warmth and cooling so they are good year round unless you live in Alaska , Siberia or any place that get below -10 degrees Fahrenheit on a regular basis. I never really got uncomfortably hot or cold in these. Some of the stitching is top notch and then there are others that are terrible. The inside of the pocket are horribly stitched and I have never seen poor stitching on any good pair of BDU's or any other military or law enforcement pant types called "tactical".I really like the ties around the legs that allow you to tie the legs tight either around your leg inside your boots or over the outside of your boot. This is good for limiting bugs crawling up your pant legs and various other things. Now they should've used some elastic ropes with a little fast tightener in place of the cheap ribbon. There is also no loop on the waste back close to your pocket to clip anything to.So I have decided that these are just not very good the more and more I try them out. They just feel like everything is slightly out of place. One more thing the belt loops will not accommodate any decent utility belts or even a thick well made gun belt. Not to mention I wouldn't trust the stitch-work either over any amount of time and duty. I usually wear 5.11 or Backhawk for civilian purposes and they never caused distractions. One of the two no longer is making gear and the other is slacking so I was looking for a new supplier. This was definitely not it. I think these are trying to be fashionable instead of tactical and you just cannot mix the two. Same goes for combat boots! If you are trying to look cool and have no real reason to need to wear BDU pants then go ahead and enjoy. If you require something that actually provides performance and functionality then these are not for you. I couldn't wear these to the range let alone any real situation.

Really nice quality construction. I like the low profile zippered cargo pockets with the stealth gusset towards the back. They have double layer knee's and more pockets than you'll probably ever use. Good attention to detail in design. Lastly I'm about a 34-35 waist with most 36 fitting with a little bit of play. So I got the 36 they have a stretch waist that fits true to size with enough stretch in them for any IWB CCW application. Without having to do the usual getting one size up. Stoked on the rip stop fabric. Lightweight and breathable. Haven't found a con yet. They also got them boot ties at the hem. All in all I like them and am getting a second pair.

I typically wear "tactical" pants mostly for the durability and pockets. So far, these pants have met my needs better than any other I've purchased.Durability: I've had four pairs of this specific type over the past 5 years (along with pants from other brands and another type from Mars Gear). They typically last a little over a year, which is on PAR with pants I've had from other brands like 5.11 (my previous favorite). The point of failure (as with all other pants I've owned) is the crotch, but unlike most pants, they don't tend to tear out at the seem. The crotch is just where the fabric itself gives way first. These are lighter pants, so the durability can't be perfect. What makes them a favorite here is that they hold up just as long as similar pants that I've paid upwards of twice the price for.Pockets: This is where these pants sealed the deal for me. When looking for a new pair of pants, I'm always looking for more clever and more practical pockets that can not only fit my day-to-day needs, but also manage those occasions when you need to carry much more than usual. These pants have outperformed anything I've ever owned in that category. Simply having a phone pocket on both sides allows me to decide for myself which side works best for me, as opposed to the all-to-common single phone pocket on most pants. The side pockets in-between the front and back pockets are becoming more common, and these are fairly spacious even on the 34" waist size. The cargo pockets are truly unique. Their inset style keeps them from bulging out when carrying simple stuff. The zipper closure is simple yet brilliant, as they zip backwards to close, so if the cord snags while walking the pocket would close rather than open. Their size is unmatched in my experience. I can fit up to three 16oz water bottles in one pocket and still move around fine. Yet when the pockets are empty, they lie flat allowing for a professional appearance.All-in-all, these have been the best-value pants I've owned and the only ones I've ever bothered reviewing.

I had purchased some tactical pants from overseas. The sizing was very small, and more importantly, there is no stretch or give to the material as advertised. I wanted stretch fabric and that's what was falsely advertised. Additionally, these are the very same pants that came from overseas. Different label, but stitch for stitch they are the same...I do not care for them at all and I feel the description is very misleading

Great pants! Love how they fit and look on me. Only thing you should be aware of is that the pants leg will shorten up after a few washings. I wash them in cold water but the legs are a little short now. Order them 2 in longer than you wear and they should shrink to the perfect length after a couple washings.

Recommend moving the two small hidden pockets (behind the exterior zipped cargo pockets) to center upper thigh area and make to be external. Small items such as folding knives and flashlight are more easily accessed in this location when wearer is seated like when operating a vehicle or at a desk.Reverse the direction of the pulled zippers on the cargo pockets. This would prevent snagging of zipper pulls as the pulls when in closed position stick out from the side.