Archive for April, 2009
Don’t Call it a Comeback
If you pay any attention to the tactical gear market, you’ve noticed a recent resurgence in tactical pants popularity. What’s the innovation driving this new found popularity? Chalk it up to new, lightweight fabrics.
The knock on early revisions of tactical pants was their heft. Constructed out of a heavy weight canvas, comfort was sacrificed in [...]
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Tactical Pant Players
5.11 Tactical – The original tactical pant creator. 511 tactical pants posses a distinctive “buddy strap” on the back of the garment. They offer a large variety of styles and colors. A little on the pricey side for a product that is now reaching maturity. MSRP $49.99
Propper – Being the largest supplier of uniforms to [...]
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Darwin Wore Internet Pants
Merlin Mann is an interesting dude. About a year ago, he posted a video blog with a humorous review of his 511 tactical pants. Since it’s initial posting, “Tactical Internet Pants” has been viewed over 13,000 times, and Google reports 3,600 web pages that mention the exact phrase “internet pants.”
Merlin’s audience is composed [...]
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Who wears Tactical Pants?
Anybody can appreciate a great pair of cargo pants with an emphasis on durability and functionality. However, tactical pants are most often seen in the law enforcement community. Cops will wear their “tac pants” both on and off duty with regularity. ATF, ICE, SWAT Teams, FBI, Border Patrol are all orginizations that issue this techinical [...]
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Where does the name “5.11 Tactical” come from?
The “5.11″ in 5.11 Tactical is a reference to a class of climbing difficulty. More specifically, 5.11 is a specific ranking in the Yosemite Decimal System. YDS is a set of numeric ratings descrbing the the degree of difficulty in a rock climb. The “5″ in 5.11 refers to a class 5 climb, which is [...]
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History of Tactical Pants
Tactical pants were originally developed by Royal Robbins as a mountain climbing trouser. This heritage is still evident today by the signature “buddy strap” over the rear pocket of all 5.11 iterations of this product. When 5.11 Tactical split from Royal Robins in 2003 the tactical pant was their flagship item and spawned a [...]
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The Tactical Style
The styling of tactical pants is probably their most distinguishing feature. They have a rugged, technical look that screams tactical operator. Combining a pair of tactical pants with Oakley shades conjures up images of an elite special forces operator or SWAT team member. This coolness factor has contributed to the popularity of tactical pants even [...]
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Not Your Daddy’s Tactical Cargo Pants
U.S. Cavalry breaks down a pair of 5.11 Cargo Pants.
511 Tatical Pants Feature Guide
U.S. Cavalry reviews Warrior Wear Tactical Pants by Blackhawk.
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Tactical Trousers by Propper
About Propper
Propper is unwavering in our commitment to outfit members of the United States Armed Forces, law enforcement professionals and first responders serving on the front lines with only the highest quality apparels. Since 1967, we have delivered over 50 million garments to the military men and women and public service personnel who protect our [...]
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5.11 Tactical Pants Reviews
“I brought 5 pairs of these to Iraq where I work as a contractor. They are comfortable and stand up to the KBR laundry well. They have a cell phone/radio/flashlight pocket, and pockets on the legs. The leg pockets are good for taking food out of the DFAC. There’s a metal ring for your keys [...]
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