5.11 Tactical Men's Taclite Pro Lightweight Performance Pants, Cargo Pockets, Action Waistband, Style 74273

It has been a few years since I've worn this brand; I've tried some cheaper brands. These went on sale and I figured I'd give them another try. I really like the way these fit. They are sized appropriately. Love the extra room in the crotch. The elastic waistband is great. The weight of these pants are ideal from 20-70 degrees. They don't fade. I wish the shorts were cheaper... I'm going to buy a bunch when those go on sale.

I have several pairs of 511s, and I really like all the pockets and the fact the back pockets don't have velcro flaps. I have a pair from another brand that have flaps on the back, and they crinkle up from rubbing against the chair you sit on..One thing I would like different would be if the legs weren't quite so baggy. I like relaxed fit, but not the legs flopping around.

I bought these pants because I worked in security and walk a lot (12,000-16,000 steps a shift). The construction and durability of the pants is very good but they are not very breathable which results in my legs sweating. They do have “some” stretch on the waistband, but nowhere else. I love the pants, but wish they stretched in the crotch area. I wear a size 42 and ordered a size 42.

Back pocket sits at the back of my thigh, crotch hangs really low. That's why I hate buying clothes from Amazon. Don't follow the site size recommendations. I'm going to have to buy another pair and "hope" it fits.

I like that the pockets are velcro and not buttons. The material is very comfortable. But get a size up from your normal size. I am a 36 and 38 fit me.

Pants are comfortable and made of a rip-stop material. I like the pockets and after recieving the first pair, I ordered several more in different colors.

...they would be. At this price, I got a couple of them at the recommendation of a friend. Thus far it appears to be a good deal, I can't attest to the durability or stain resistance my having only worn them twice, but they seem to meet basic standards of the material from which they are made.To the specifics: I have a 36" inseam, and a 36" waist and usually order a 1/2 size larger all around to account for shrinkage and the size differences in patterns from which things are made. Most times I am satisfied even with imported clothes, but I have found vanity sizing is a regular thing in that segment of clothing and after a wash and dry, many items are not even close to the packaged size, so I expected that here. Didn't happen.Pre-wash, I measured the 36x36 waist as 17.25" flat across and relaxed, then 19.25" flat across stretched fully. Post-wash and normal dry (not recommended by manufacturer) the same pair measured 17" even across relaxed, 19"even across stretched fully. The inseam, center of gusset to end of inseam pre-wash measured 36" even. Post-wash and dry the measurement was 35.5". Acceptable for fabric not pre-washed before assembly IMHO, especially for a partial cotton fabric. The seams do pucker and the cuffs do change shape, there are still wrinkles from being packaged that will eventually wash out in my experience with cotton/poly fabric. They do dry relatively wrinkle free assuming they get onto a hanger quickly out of the dryer.The ripstop fabric is about what I would expect, in that it has a faint check due to the slightly heavier thread that theoretically stops the tear, but in severe service I don't see these pants doing well for long. The seat and knees are doubled, thus a little stiffer, and less permeable. That could be a problem in high heat and humidity environments like where I live. The Teflon coating may also be a problem in that environment as the fabric may not allow perspiration to evaporate leading to some degree of stickiness, but I imagine the Teflon will wash out at some point. There is enough cotton in the fabric to provide some comfort, and in my experience cotton/poly blends get more comfortable as they are washed.The pant legs have slits inside the cuff to add elastic cord, not included, the cargo pockets are flat sewn and high enough on the leg to not get out of sync with running nor baggy to cause a snag, and are pleated to expand if necessary. Velcro closures doubled and crossed. The phone pocket is a perfect fit for an iPhone 7 standard, and the left front utility pocket seems made for a Leatherman Core, sheath on. Without the sheath, I see the Leatherman abrading its way out of that pocket. Both utility pockets are set high enough they won't interfere with motion. The carabiner strap above the slash cut rear patch pockets is secure though anything else attached there should be light and have a secure mechanism. If kayaking, you should NEVER have anything attached directly to you that does not float. The doubled knees have an opening for light knee pads.There is more, but suffice it to say for the price I am impressed. I have not taken these pants into the wild yet, but I do kayak, hike and climb (a little) so I'll know more later. For now, in my own experience, these pants are as much a muti-tool as anything you might need out there. They look pretty good too. You won't look like a fashion throwback to the '80's with a rucksack sewn to each leg.Update: I have taken these pants into the field. I spent 10 days in the Never Summer range, camping, hiking, photographing, ATV-ing, fishing , cheating the bears out of wild raspberries and following the footsteps of silver miners gone 100 years ago. These pants are the real deal. I fell down a rockslide picking berries for lunch, I was banged up a little, but the pants were not so much as scuffed. Lesser pants would have torn at both knees and the butt. I stepped too close to the edge of the Michigan River, the bank crumbled and I went in knees-first. No damage, my knife still clipped into slash pocket, and aside from the sandy mud and weeds, an hour later I was warm and dry. I am about to order 2 more pair.

I only wear this specific pair of pants in a few different colors and I love them! They’re comfortable and very well made.

La pêche

I have two pairs of these pants. They are amazingly comfortable and durable. I literally live in them!

Brought for work extremely good piece of kit, ripstop material that has a teflon water resistant coating, parts of the waist are elasticated and lots of useful pockets (especially if you work in factory's/warehouses and those kind of jobs) they're also very good fitting and quite cool, probably would be good for a hike in them too.

Excellent trouser

Size is the Key...Rest all is as expected..!!