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Fargazer · January 13, 2011, 11:36 AM

I'm on the lookout for pants to use with ankle carry; in particular:

wide lower openings
adjustable waistband
would accommodate a 1.5" belt
worn with shoes, typically not boots
though I work out of my home office, I need something that will qualify as "office casual" when I have to travel to the mother ship - chinos are fine, denim or jeans are not. Cargo pants will depend on the material.

Currently I wear Lands End relaxed fit chinos; they meet most of my requirements, but they have have narrow belt loops (they barely fit my 1.25" ranger style belt because of the end cap thickness). I can stick with them if necessary, but I am looking for alternatives.

I've looked at the 5.11 TDUs, but the mention of "blousing straps" concerns me; I'm not sure how much room they would have around the ankles, particularly for a larger ankle gun.

Any thoughts?

January 13, 2011, 11:36 AM	#1
Fargazer Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 466	Recommendations for pants to use with ankle carry I'm on the lookout for pants to use with ankle carry; in particular: wide lower openings adjustable waistband would accommodate a 1.5" belt worn with shoes, typically not boots though I work out of my home office, I need something that will qualify as "office casual" when I have to travel to the mother ship - chinos are fine, denim or jeans are not. Cargo pants will depend on the material. Currently I wear Lands End relaxed fit chinos; they meet most of my requirements, but they have have narrow belt loops (they barely fit my 1.25" ranger style belt because of the end cap thickness). I can stick with them if necessary, but I am looking for alternatives. I've looked at the 5.11 TDUs, but the mention of "blousing straps" concerns me; I'm not sure how much room they would have around the ankles, particularly for a larger ankle gun. Any thoughts?