Features:

  • Flec-Tac Proprietary Fabric
  • Self-adjusting tunnel waistband for comfort. Gusseted construction. Articulated knees (kneepad ready - inside inseam). Bartacking at major seams and stress points. Teflon finish
  • Badge holder front belt loops. Two-way Flex-Tac mechanical stretch
  • Quick access low-profile angled pockets. 12 pockets, including double- deep cargo pockets. Front pockets sized for EDC items. Pants available in sizes 28-54, lengths 30-36, and unhemmed.
  • Genuine YKK zippers and Prym snaps. 6.76 oz. Flex- Tac ripstop fabric. Available in 12 colors; TDU Green, Charcoal, Black, Khaki, Stone, Storm, Battle Brown, Burnt, Coyote, Ranger Green, Tundra, and Dark Navy-Blue.
  • Discrete double knee with interior knee pad pocket. Rinse washed. Perfect as military pants, tactical use, law enforcement and patrol pants, or professional work pants.
These pants are the BEST!

I was looking for a pair of tactical style pants that didn't look like oompa loompa pants. I tried a different version of 5.11's, and a couple of other brands, but these were the only style that had a more normal pant-like fit. I'm 5'10", 175" and the 34/30 was a perfect fit - and true to size in comparison to other pants I wear. While these are a bit pricey, they fit great, are made very well, and will (I hope) last a long time. I liked them so much that I bought another pair in a different color. Overall, I love these pants!

They have improved the quality since 2013

LOVE LOVE LOVE these pants. I was just reading some of the older reviews and was seeing that people were complaining about how fast they are wearing out and the color fading.after a short time. I bought mine about 6 months ago, May 2017. I own 3 pair of these and wear almost no other pants. (My GF keeps asking if I would wear some dress pants when going out for diner? I tell her these are dress pants. I got dressed in them this morning. Women have purses, Guys have their pants!) They are still like new! Except for a button that fell off 1 pair. Was easy enough to sew back on. They have improved the quality of these to be to the standards they are advertising. Just felt that needed to be cleared up from the older post. Will re-post in a year to let people know how they have held up.

My favorite tactical pants

These pants are great! They repel water and are stretchy like advertised and very comfortable. I wore them for a shooting class in the rain and they did great beading water and shedding it. I am 5'11" 178lbs with an athletic build and wear 32x32 regularly. These fit the same knowing there will be a little extra room for movement in tactical pants. The green seems a little more green than the picture so I attached a photo to show the true color. Overall, they are very durable and comfortable and have plenty of pockets for what you need. I would definately recommend these.

Great for women too!

These pants are amazing. I am a woman who couldn't pull off the more fitted ladies version but also was tired of how men's pants fit. These are a great compromise. I'm a women's pant size 14 and 5'7" and the mens 36/32 fit great and the 34/32 fit on "thinner" day haha. The rise is not the normal long terrible rise men's pants normally have, but also not a low rise for the more fashion conscious women or women without curves. These are made to work in or do tactical work in. They are stretchy material so comfortable for movement, kneeling, etc. and also have the discreet elastic movement in the sides of the waist which is great for women and men alike because it gives you some weight gain/loss freedom and also makes bending/squatting more comfortable. The pockets are great, only downside I saw in using them for quick/repetitive access is all the velcro, but this could be fixed by placing a couple squares of velcro to keep it open. Overall I now have two of these pants and recommend them to everyone.

Great, Great, Great!...oh, did I mention that they are Great?

These are amazing pants!!! If you've never worn the 511 Stryke pant, get these!!! You will probably never wear any other type of cargo pant after wearing these. Yes, they are a bit spendy, but they last forever and are great quality! I wear them every day for the job. I bought these in the green color because I am an Arizona Ranger and they are perfect for it! They have a little bit of give in the waist which is perfect for any of us over 40! I also really like to two horizontal pockets at the top of the thigh on these pants! I use one for my folding knife and the other for my I.D. I know other brands of these are less expensive like Propper and others....but these are made just So Much Better than them. I will be buying these until the day I die. Who knows...I might request to get buried in them! HaHa!

Great pants with a number of really handy features

I ordered several pairs recently and am very impressed so far. The sizing is what I expected, the material and stitching seem great. and there are lots of pockets. The leg pockets have dividers (?) inside them so you can keep things separated. I did find that sometimes it took a bit of work to get things into the right sub-pockets so, for me, this feature may be a bit overkill. Over the course of wearing them for multiple days in the desert they stayed very comfortable. I probably should mention the waist band has some elastic so it stretches just a bit (which is good if you are bending down a lot), and the belt loops can handle both a "normal" belt as well as a bigger riggers belt. Overall, I would definitely buy these again.

Hands down, the most AMAZING pair of pants I have EVER owned!

I could not wait to sit down and write this review. Let me first tell you a bit about myself: I am very familiar with tactical pants. For years, I have been wearing BDU pants from Propper. They have become a necessity in my warehouse workplace environment where I am constantly bending my body in different positions as well as working around moving equipment as well as changing outdoor environments. In short, my needs in BDU wear are to provide me with comfort and flexibility. Propper pants are great, no doubt. The several pairs I have owned have lasted me for 5 years and they are still going strong, but just beginning to fray at integral seams. I thought it was high time that I buy 5 new pairs of BDU type pants to last me an entire work week. I began looking at Propper pants on Amazon. However, my eyes caught reviews for 5.11 pants. They were consistently much higher than Propper pants. As I began pouring through reviews on the 5.11 brand, I began seeing statements that the STRYKE pants were much more favorable than the standard PRO pants. Here's the initial issue I faced. These pants cost nearly $75 a pair. That's insane! I am used to buying tactical/BDU pants at about $35 a pair. As I continued reading more reviews from those who bought the Tactical Stryke pants, I realized that perhaps spending $75 might not be a bad idea. I went ahead and blindly bought 5 pairs of these pants in various colors. I figured if I did not like them, I could return them to Amazon. Upon arrival, I slipped on my first pair of 32/30 pants. I was floored! These are tactical pants?! They seemed like dress pants. The material was so soft. The appearance was slim and refined (rather than baggy), and it even had hints of pinstripes in the fabric. I mean, I could put on a nice shirt and go out to dinner in these pants. I was just dumbfounded by the fact that these were actually tactical pants. Yet, I could tell that this was indeed ripstop fabric. It had pockets all over the place. It was flexible and roomy enough that as I bent down, I never felt a bit of tightness in the fabric. Yet, the pants hug my body. They look absolutely amazing on me. Here's one more thing.... I am a short guy. I wear a 29-inch inseam. Anyone with my inseam knows that no pants come tailored for us. I figured I would have to have these pants tailored, which would have been quite expensive given the fact I bought five. I was very happy to find that the length came in a little short so that I was able to just get by with the 30-inch inseam. This is something that several Amazon reviews do point out. Having just washed these pants for the first time, I was quite pleased that they held their form after a toss in the dryer. These do quick-dry and I would not recommend drying them for more than 30 minutes in the dryer. Folks, I am here to tell you that these are the most amazing pair of pants I have ever owned. I can wear them to the warehouse. I can wear them out to dinner. How many pants can you think of that can serve you for heavy work and relaxing dining? I suppose pants that cost $75 a pair can. Definitely worth the price. I will never buy another brand again. I am sold on 5.11!

Excellent Travel Wear!

Wore these on plane from NYC to Boracay, Philippines. LONG trip, they held up beautifully! What amazes me about these pants is that they keep your temperature regulated. I am prone to being very hot all the time, but these breathe to the point that I was never once uncomfortable, even when we got off the plane in 90 degree humid weather! On my return trip to NYC, they kept the wind out and my legs comfy despite the 20 degree temperatures. Water beads right off of them and after 2 wash cycles they are still looking and feeling like new. Sleek look and fit as expected. Stretchy waist that pairs well with any of the 5.11 belts (I have the basic black one). I highly recommend these as travel pants because the pockets prove incredibly useful when passing through customs, security, etc. Purchased a 5.11 black long sleeved tac-lite shirt to go with these and was confident that I was ready for whatever the trip had to throw at me. Price might put you off, but if you need work or leisure pants that you can wear for the next 3 years or so, regularly, they are a solid investment. This is my second pair of 5.11 pants and I have yet to be disappointed by their products. Check out their sunglasses as well!

My Favorite Pair of Pants When I Need to Get Stuff Done and Want to Stay Comfortable

Excellent, durable pants that feel great to wear and have a lot of convenient pockets. When I first put these on I immediately bought another pair. The stretch fabric feels rugged but also very comfortable. All details are top quality, from the belt loops to the double button fastener on the waist. Pros: - The two standard pants pockets are shaped well. Makes it easy to get into even when wearing light gloves. The shape is perfect for holding a clip pocket knife. - Stretch material is durable but flexes when I need to move around and not be constrained. You can kneel, squat, etc with ease. - Durable. Extra knee fabric. All sewing looks double or triple tough at the joints. - Many other very useful pockets. Two "pleat" magazine-sized pockets on the front are also convenient for my phone or anything else I don't want moving around. Was pleasantly surprised that the cargo pockets also have two sleeves inside for magazines. You can use the cargo for misc gear, magazines, or both. - Length. I am tall, so great to find 36x36in size. - Color: I ordered the green pair here, but I also own a khaki color. The khaki looks really good in just about any type of clothes. The green is of course a bit more work appropriate. - Belt loops. substantial and secure. Big enough for a 1.5in web BDU belt. - Extra knee material is not annoyingly apparent. - Plenty of room for thighs to feel comfortable without being baggy. Crotch isn't long and allows you to wear them high enough to keep good mobility. Superb proportions (for my body, I suppose). - Two ways to (simultaneously) fasten the waist. A button and a snap. Keeps it nice and secure with a backup should one fail. Cons: - When you have a knife in your pocket clipped to the corner (where it conveniently wants to be) it makes putting your hand in your pocket for warmth or to grab something uncomfortable. If I need to do that I just move the knife to my back pocket or one of the magazine pockets. The standard pockets are the perfect spot for a knife, so slightly annoying that it comes at the cost of comfort when putting hand in pocket. - Can be a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for (these are high-quality). I found a khaki pair for about $65 at my local store. I didn't want to spend much more than that so I went with the green color, which is a less appropriate for things like dinner parties (compared to the khaki color). - I bought two pair, and on one of them the "pleat" magazine pockets are a bit wider (maybe 1/4 - 1/2in). Not a big deal, just means that if I get used to putting certain items in one pair it may not necessarily work in the other. Other Misc facts and thoughts: - Velcro on cargo pockets and back pockets. works well. - Flaps on back pockets. - The cargo pockets aren't huge, which I like. Means that if you have a few small items they won't bounce around too much. The are located well above the knee which makes them easier to move when loaded. Just big enough to fit an Amazon Kindle (keyboard) and shut the velcro without deforming the shape. - Fits over hiking boots/big shoes well. - Many pockets useful for airline travel so I can keep each document or gadget, etc What I don't know or haven't tested: - Fire resistance - Haven't put them through rough wear (yet) - How well the rip-stop (haven't had a rip yet) - How well they wash Overall: My favorite pair of pants when I need to get stuff done. Brings together so many factors of a good pair of useful, comfortable pants.

The perfect design

*EDIT* I now own 4 pairs, and they hold up very well. I have waded thigh high water in them, and even some light snow. They are cool enough to wear in the summer and warm enough to hold up in the winter and repel water during rain too. I loved them so much I went ahead and bought some Ridgelines as well. The best pants I have invested in for years. I was avoiding 5.11 for a long time because of the price. After spending an equal amount on other brands including condor, wranglers (riggs), carhartt, kuhl, tru-spec, mars, and the other newer ones that are basically knock offs of all these brands, I finally caved. By far the best decision I have made in a while when it comes to pants. I got so fed up with 'tactical' pants that I tried buying jeans even. It just did not work. I bought a 34x32 and I am 5'11 and 180 pounds. I am toned. They fit perfectly. Unlike every single other pair of pants I tried, the 5.11's fit perfectly. Plenty of room, not overly baggy, and great in the waist/crotch area. You can move and be comfortable. The crotch is also gussetted and well stitched. The fabric is 10x better than the 'stealth' condors I recently tried, and much lighter than any other brands like carhartt and riggs. Kuhls are nice, but they are very limited and I will keep the one pair I bought, but they are even more than 5.11's and not as practical in how I wear them and what I carry. They are also tighter. I was seriously impressed with the fit and quality of these pants. I owned a pair of the lightweight tactical pants years ago, around 2012, and they were nice, but I always hated the front pouches instead of pockets. These Stryke pants are the perfect medium. The inside front pockets are perfect. Plenty of room to hang your keys and they are a good material. Nice and durable. The cargo pockets are not as loose, but I think they are also perfect. I have tested carrying around a magazine, although I would never do it regularly. However, the cargo holding power is great. Not too big and puffy or extended, and not too small with a lack of any room. I included some pics that I thought may be helpful. I have already washed them once and wore them all day before taking the pictures. They are nothing like the older 5.11's. They are much nicer. The pics that amazon shows are actually a good visual representation as well. Colors may be a bit lighter or darker, but you should expect that. Overall, I am really impressed, and will gladly spend the money on these pants a couple more times. I plan on getting about 5 colors and some duplicated of the same color. I returned tons of pants and jeans lately. I am glad I finally went back to 5.11. They really thought about the design of these pants and perfected an already great version in doing so. However, I advise you to check 5.11's website directly, because after my purchase I was informed through email they have a promo code for some extra gear or discounts. So check there first. I personally use Amazon Prime, but given the free gear or a discount for so much purchased, I would rather go that route next time. I highly recommend these pants.

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