The double stitching on the front pockets is not to keep your knife in. It is so your knife will not rip your pockets. It is a common problem with standard pants for people who wear a knife a lot. Just a little FYI, when talking about the MK23 you call it a Mark 23, not "M" "K" 23.
5.11 started off as a mountain climbing gear company...hence the name "5.11" (It is a level of difficulty in climbing)the heavy strap on the rear right is something leftover from those days, it is to load up as much as you can!
I remember having a conversation with a guy who worked with the company when they did the mountain climbing stuff but left the company when they went tactical for some reason.
These pants really suck. They rip when you wash them even on gentle cycle. The TacLite pants are more durable.
wldmike223 6 months ago
@wldmike223 I never had any problems with them ripping or tearing from wear or washing, but im sorry it happened to you
Survivalist31 6 months ago
you said these are a cotton polyester mix, but i think the 5.11 Tactical Pants are 100% cotton and the Taclite Pro pants are the polyester mix.
ballantynejones 1 year ago
@ballantynejones they make a few different models of pants and these are the mixed fabric not the 100% cotton model
Survivalist31 1 year ago
Good review! how tall are you and what length did you purchase? I am ordering them online and have no way to fit them. Thanks.
jakesorteberg 1 year ago
i wish they didnt have a mag pocket, looks silly wearing them on the street
den9 1 year ago
The double stitching on the front pockets is not to keep your knife in. It is so your knife will not rip your pockets. It is a common problem with standard pants for people who wear a knife a lot. Just a little FYI, when talking about the MK23 you call it a Mark 23, not "M" "K" 23.
dark5259 2 years ago
sup man Great vid. i got 5.11 tac pants my self and use em a lot they are awsome pants
petervagt 2 years ago
i didnt reali think u had some one trapped down there lol.
good vi btw i got them in od green
COMMUNISTGUERRILLA92 2 years ago
Ok i love them there great pants.
Survivalist31 2 years ago
it sounds like someones screaming down there
COMMUNISTGUERRILLA92 2 years ago
Its probably my sister in the background.
Survivalist31 2 years ago
have you got someone trapped down there with you lol
COMMUNISTGUERRILLA92 2 years ago
Not sure what you mean.
Survivalist31 2 years ago
I love these pants, I have 5 or 6 pair myself. I love them but wish I could change 2 little things.
1. Another cellphone/magazine holder on the right side (even though thei newer ones have a small "tru-spec" type pocket)
2. slightly larger cargo pockets with more room to expand.
darb1017 2 years ago
Look at the blackhawk warrior wear pant or the la police gear versions i believe they both have two mag pouches.
Survivalist31 2 years ago
5.11 started off as a mountain climbing gear company...hence the name "5.11" (It is a level of difficulty in climbing)the heavy strap on the rear right is something leftover from those days, it is to load up as much as you can!
darb1017 2 years ago
I remember having a conversation with a guy who worked with the company when they did the mountain climbing stuff but left the company when they went tactical for some reason.
Survivalist31 2 years ago