I had a pair if 5.11's and these pants by far are much better. The rip stop material is comfortable and durable. The pockets are perfect and the small magazine pockets in the front fit the magazine or cell phone better then the 5.11 pants. I love how the waste band expands and fits the waiste just right, I'm probably a little more than 34 waiste and Blackhawk doesn't make 35" pants so the expandable waiste band works perfectly. The belt loops have a better position on the waiste than 5.11 in my opinion. I like to carry 4-5 O'clock where the 5.11 have a belt loop in that postion which will put your holster closer to 3 O'clock. The zippered wallet pocket is a big improvement as well. It keeps your wallet higher so it doesnt fall down in the deep rear pocket and make it uncomfortable whileing driveing or sitting. Theres not much room for improvement in these pants. I havnt had them very long so cant say how they will hold up over time with multiple washings but so far these are great.
By Mike from NH