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The High Price of Pants

Why do some trousers cost so much? TPB investigates price variations across the board. And how much are you willing to pay? Take our reader’s poll.

Posted on May 27, 2010 at 11:12 am by Jeanette K. · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Scottevest Ultimate Cargo Pants

Find the perfect summertime travel companion. Scope these cargos geared for warm weather and cramped airplane cabins.

Posted on May 25, 2010 at 10:32 am by Jeanette K. · Permalink · One Comment
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The Tactical Kilt

Recently we asked our devoted readers who they’d like to see in the Tactical Pants Guide and someone mentioned the Swedish brand Blaklader. Naturally, we cruised over to their US site. And the curly haired, intimidating cross-armed man who greets visitors was wearing a … tactical kilt?! Seriously.
Pictured on the right, that strapping man paired [...]

Posted on April 29, 2010 at 3:40 pm by Jeanette K. · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Ever Hear of Tree Climbing Pants?

In honor of Earth Day, we are featuring a pair of pants that Mother Nature would most certainly approve: Tree climbing pants.
When the grandfather of the tactical pants, the rock climbing pant, failed to impress, Arborwear created a pant ready to handle the swift movements of scaling trees while packing enough durability to fend off [...]

Posted on April 22, 2010 at 3:13 pm by Jeanette K. · Permalink · Leave a comment
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DIY: Tactical Water Bottle Sling

We already went over how to transform your old tactical pants into a nifty messenger bag. Well, now it’s time to find another pair of pants to repurpose.
We found directions on how to turn worn-out pants into a magnificent water-bottle holder. Click here to find out how.

Posted on April 6, 2010 at 2:29 pm by Jeanette K. · Permalink · Leave a comment
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5.11 Tactical Taclite Pro Review [Video]

Spring is in the air, and you know what that means — it’s lightweight pants time. Perfect for warmer weather, many lightweight tactical pants are made of a blend of 65% polyester and 35% poly-cotton ripstop.
In the video above, Japan-based YouTube gear reviewer MilPic sports a pair of 5.11 Tactical Taclite Pro pants, which he [...]

Posted on March 24, 2010 at 11:23 am by Jeanette K. · Permalink · Leave a comment
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The Skinny Cargo Pant

Who could have guessed that the “it” pants of the spring would have a slight tactical element to them. And by slight, we mean next to miniscule.
Meet the skinny cargos…Tight. Olive. Cropped. And with A-list trendsetters like Rihanna, Gwen Stefani and Hilary Duff rockin’ them, it’s only a matter of minutes until the masses will [...]

Posted on March 17, 2010 at 10:33 am by Jeanette K. · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Discreet Tactical Denim Jeans

These aren’t your daddy’s Levis. Oh no. Discreet tactical jeans are more like your casual, off-duty ninja jeans. It give an Average-Joe look for those packing like James Bond.
So, why look like Joe instead of Bond?
With more and more folks receiving a carry concealed license, there’s a growing interest in bringing a gun along almost [...]

Posted on March 4, 2010 at 10:49 am by Jeanette K. · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Kids Tactical Pants

You’re never too young to be tactical. Believe us: In our infancy, we were scaling crib walls with a binky in the front pocket, a blankie in the rear pocket. Ah, memories.
But do they actually make tactical pants for babies? Of course!
While the itsy-bitsy look-alikes aren’t 100 percent replicas of daddy’s and mommy’s pants, [...]

Posted on March 1, 2010 at 4:02 pm by Jeanette K. · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Fashion Police: What Matches Tactical Cargos (for Women)?

It’s hard enough to find ladies tactical pants with a proper fit. Now try tracking down a shirt that not only matches but drapes properly and stylishly. That was more than a challenge a few years ago, before clothing manufacturers stepped up to offer for-her tactical clothing. Nowadays choices abound.
This type of clothing is geared [...]

Posted on February 24, 2010 at 4:14 pm by Jeanette K. · Permalink · Leave a comment
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