5.11 Pants?

[Tomcat017]

Looking around for a pair of pants. The 5.11 Tactical Taclite Pro pants -- despite the word "tactical" -- look to be decent.

Anyone own these? Wondering about the sizing info. I usually wear a 32x32. Some 32's are big on me, others small. Much to my surprise, my actual waist measurement with a tape was 36" (apparently the number size doesn't match an actual size). Can anyone say whether 5.11 tactical pants tend to run large or small? Which size would you recommend. Thanks for the help!

[evan1293]

Go with your normal size. They have a strip of elastic in the waistband that will allow for a little extra room if you need it. I wear these pants all the time. You can get them on LA police gear's website. Very comfortable and functional. You'll like them.

[DWARREN123]

I usually wear size 38 but for hte 5.11 trousers I get size 36 and they fit very well. The way the waist is made make them very comfortable for me.

[matolman1]

I personally find 5.11 pants to be too heavy for use in warm climates and I do not wear nylon pants because they do not breath in hot weather.

Also, I am 5"7 and the "knee" area of the 5.11's always hang too low on me. i do not find them to be comfortable for these two reasons.

[SalsaKnight]

I personally own and sell these pants. if you are looking at the Tac Light Pro pants, they are 65% polyester and 35% cotton. they have a slicker material and are lighter. they breathe decently and they are not as heavy as the Cotton or Nylon type. they olny make whole sizes (i.e. 32, 34, 36 Etc.) they are great pants for concealed carry and have become popular with law enforcement. they were designed as a pant for climbing hence the wierd strap across the back pocket for a caribeaner.

[devildog66]

I like their shorts but the pants do not seem as comfie and I would just as soon go with a BDU style trouser or a regular pair of khakis depending on the situation and dress requirements.

[R1145]

Try them on. The 5.11s tend to be cut a bit tight in the seat.

I like the shirts and the shorts, though.

[Coptalker]

I have two pair and plan to get more. They are very comfortable, wear well, and look good. Gall's seems to have some of the best prices.

[Dingoboyx]

Do they have a belt made out of piano wire with D handles (so you can guarot someone)? The zipper turns into a mini chainsaw? & the buttons are actually little throwing stars?

Just joshin' ya

[armoredman]

I have a pair that are very comfortable and durable. Got them on a killer sale, too. No diamond dust saws, penguns, pinhead grenades, etc, just some tough and good looking pants that happen to have a bunch of easy to access pockets.

[SFAL]

the 511 socks are the BEST socks i have ever worn...from the desert to the mountains they are great...
off subject...but just wanted to pass info
Al sends

[MrClean]

I have many pair of the original 5.11 pants and have loved every aspect of them. Especially customer service!!!!! The regular ones seem to fit true to sizing for me. I just got my first two pair of TacLites.... WOW, wish I could trade some of my others for more of these. They do seem to fit slightly tighter than the others but not enough to warrant me moving up a size. They are great... perfect for the hot muggy nights working here in MS.

++1 on the Socks. Got some free ones a while back. I'll be buying them when I need more. EXCELLENT.

Their Customer Service can not be beat either..... mentioning it again because it's worthy.

[GunBugBit]

I have one pair of 5.11 Tac Lites and I find the sizing to be pretty standard. They aren't my most comfortable pair of cargo-type pants but they are probably the best looking. I haven't put tons of wear and tear on them so I can't judge durability yet.