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 the name of durability. Once the garment was established as a bona fide success, 5.11 smartly developed a lightweight version of the pant, which they dubbed the Tac Lite Pro. This new version was made with a very lightweight, ripstop fabric, keeping the operator cool while retaining the tactical functionality and style.
The Tac Lite Pro was an overnight success, and was the impetus for numerous spin off products including shorts and removable-leg versions. To this day the Tac Lite Pro is a popular pant with an MSRP of $49.99. Not to be outdone, Propper quickly developed and released their own version of a lightweight tactical pant, complete with a free belt at $39.99.
As warm weather approaches, you now have the option of looking cool and staying cool with tactical style, thanks to this new twist on an old favorite.
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