5.11 clothing?

[Guest Hoosier70]

What I'm about to say may be considered blasphemy, but here goes...

5.11 clothing is not perfect. There! I said it! I have the pants in just about every color, and they do not hold up well to repeated washing. I still wear 'em all the time because of their utility, but the colors have faded noticeably. Also, for some reason, my 5.11 pants have shrunk more than any other pants I've ever owned. I actually have to buy a size up in both the waist and the inseam in order to avoid what I like to call "The Urkel Effect". And if you're someone who's used to carrying your wallet in your back pocket, the depth of the rear slash pockets might be a little bit uncomfortable and offputting for you. Furthermore, the legs are cut much slimmer than a traditional BDU pant, and this can make ankle carry difficult (if you're into that sort of thing).

All that being said, I still wear my 5.11 stuff to work once or twice a week, and all the time on the weekends. Just wanted to give you an honest assessment to consider.

If you go w/ 5.11's plan on them shrinking up, that said they are a great.

[BigK]

I was hoping I caught you before you placed an order, but I guess not. Sportsman's Guide is having a Buyer's Club Only special right now on EOTAC Operator Grade Tactical pants for $17.97!!! I was floored, since my Woolrich and 5.11 pants were almost 3X that price.

Here's the item numbers: A1KW-201929 (all waist sizes with 30" inseam), A1KW-201930 (all waist sizes with 32" inseam) , A1KW-201931 (all waist sizes with 34" inseam)

BTW...my favorite things about EOTAC is that they have mag pockets on the front of both legs and wallet pockets & those big slash rear pockets. Plus, they are cut to fit guys who aren't very thin.