Mars Gear Vulcan TAC Outdoor Tactical Pants

I wear "tactical" pants almost exclusively for work and as an outdoorsman. I typically stick to 5.11 and a few other big names but decided to give these a shot. They are pretty good but have a few draw backs. First, the fit is somewhat tight in the butt and thigh when bending down or squatting or taking a knee. I ordered a little big to compensate, bit since the material does not stretch like 5.11, it is still slightly restricting, not a major issue. My other issue is the Velcro closures for the cargo pockets and rear pockets. The Velcro seems a bit weak, and anyone who lives through the ACU era of the army will tell you, Velcro kind of sucks on tactical pants. All in all seventh pants for the price and I may order more.

These fit well, but they are definitely taller than your average 30in inseam. I didn't measure them, but the legs are longer than any other pair of pants that I own in the same sizes. This might be nice to keep them from riding up above your boots when crouching/kneeling, and accounts for ANY boot heal height. The legs aren't TOO long, just longer than normal. Waist fit exactly as sized.Quality is good so far, only worn them a couple times.

I love the style and the pocket configuration. However, these pants are very stiff, even after washing, and the elastic gathers in the waist are uncomfortable. This is likely due to the stiffness of the material. My biggest complaint is likely NOT the fault of the manufacturer. I have a low waistline and these pants are apparently designed for those with high waistlines. For me, the crotch is so low that it makes it difficult for me to walk. The waist size and leg length are correct. Like I said, this is likely due to my build.

I'm a 230lb big guy with big hips, legs, and waist. Depending on the brand I wear a 36 or 38 waist. I usually have a problem fitting into jeans and other pants made for regularly sized guys. 5.11's I wear a 36 in Stryke pants. I put these on and was able to button them without the elastic even coming into effect. Huge pants. Fit like oversized pajamas. I was thinking these would be somewhat fitted like 5.11 Stryke pants but not even close. I don't think going a size down would work, and I've never worn 34" pants. The picture makes it seem like these are fairly fitted, but they aren't. They're like parachute pants.

The quality is really good. The material is thick and a really good quality so it won't be easy to tear but due to that thickness, moving with an easy flow is a little hard. I waited to leave a review until I wore these pants and washed them a few times. They will last a long time, they're just not that comfortable.

I bought these as I have been searching for a replacement for Blackhawk’s excellent but discontinued warrior wear performance pants, so please understand the review is colored by that perspective . Like those, these have 12 pockets, which is why I chose them.I like that the cargo pockets on these are deep. Deeper than those on the BlackhawksI like the little change pockets on each side instead of only in the right pocket. I keep change in the left pocket, so the Ambidextrous nature is nice.I like the cut of the back pockets better than the strange slits that the Blackhawk uses.I don’t like that the cargo pockets do not have magazine dividers. That really helps with storage of gear.The magazine/cell phone pockets on the front of the pants and in the cargo pockets are big enough for an iPhone 6s in case, but all of them are woefully inadequate for an iPhone XS Max in case. The Blackhawk has zipper pockets that will hold the XS max.The seam on the knee on mine rides up and digs into my knee when bending my leg at about a 90 degree angle.They are cut baggy in the crotch and seat. That’s a matter of subjective preference, but may be useful for someone to knowI haven’t had them long enough to low how they’ll wear or if the pocket flaps will curl.

High quality pants, pockets are in right places and easy to access, good fabric, happy with the product and seller. One thing thou, I bought my usual 34x34 and they are about 2" longer than usual x34, so x32 would work much better. If one needs extra thigh room - then go with Condor pants.

4 stars because I don't "love" things. I do like them though. If I had to complain it would be about the number of pockets. But, that's not a problem with the pants, rather with me. I have gotten 'seasoned' enuf that I do forget things and at times I forget which pocket has what ;-)I have just gotten a smart phone and find that the front "slash" pockets are quite deep enuf to hold and protect it. The cargo pockets have a unique opening on the medial edge of the flaps for access to a smaller pocket inside the cargo pocket that securely holds my knife. I like the rip-stop material that seems to shed soil reasonably well. Use your imagination for what you might stow in the other smaller pockets on the front of these great trousers. A minor complaint: I have never used the D-rings that come on many pants or shorts and think that they are total wastes. Small nit as the two on these pants are easy to cut and remove. Bigger nit: I would like to see these trousers available in other colors such as OD, forest green, dark blue, or perhaps gray. IMHO, forget camo -- I'm just not into trying to play soldier.