Tactical Talk: Andy Ihnatko and His Tactical Internet Pants
When Andy Ihnatko held a contest on his blog in 2008 searching for the perfect pants to purchase online, he had no idea he’d create such a following for “Tactical Internet Pants.”
Two years later, people are still asking the Chicago Sun-Times technology columnist, CBS personality and Macworld contributor about what fits in his 5.11’s (his [...]
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Behind the Seams: The History of EMS, Happy Blogiversaries and More
Happy Blogiversary to you, 999 Medic and Kelly Grayson! (999 Medic)
New Year Goals: Rid your life of junk food in 2010 and more. (Medic 22)
A spooky rendition of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. (Thoughts from Behind the Badge)
Thinking about calling an ambulance for an intoxicated friend this NYE? Think again. (Random Acts of Reality)
Uh, whoops. [...]
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Army WIN of the Week
Our guess is that Fmr. Capt. Rick Roll wears tactical pants each and every day. But that’s only a guess.
And if you’re in the dark as to why this particular name is oh-so funny, read all about the rich history of the infamous art of rickrolling, a favorite Internet meme for the very immature.
(Via FailBlog)
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Woolrich Elite Series, 179 Years of Heritage
If you read the backstory behind Woolrich clothing company, it’s easy to get excited about buying garments with such a rich heritage. Founded in 1830, they’ve been making quality outdoor apparel for nearly two centuries.
Naturally, when Woolrich decided to jump into the tactical apparel business, tactical operators took notice. The resulting “Woolrich Elite” line encompasses [...]
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Original BDU Pants
Tactical pants may get all the glory, but BDU pants are what started it all. BDU, which stands for Battle Dress Uniform, is comprised of a BDU coat and BDU pants. This was the standard issue uniform for members of the United States armed forces from 1981 to 2008. Much like tactical pants, they offer [...]
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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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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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