Tactical Pants?

[From the Mailbox]

Date: 3/7/2009 4:52:14 PM
Subject: Tactical Pants?
     
I have noticed several people on Michael's program wearing what I'd describe as light tan, cargo pocketed, "tactical pants".  Could you please share where such pants can be obtained?

TNX!  Michael R. S.

[Michael Bane]

What we without a trace of sarcasm refer to as "contractor casual?"

EOTAC
http://www.eotac.com/?p=17&prodLine=Pants%20&%20Shorts

Blackhawk
http://www.blackhawk.com/catalog/Pants-Trousers,76.htm

5.11 Tactical
http://www.511tactical.com/browse/Home/Law-Enforcement/Pants/Tactical-Pants/Taclite-Pro-Pants/D/30100/P/1:100:10000:10100:10101/I/74273

Michael B (who is not without sin)

[TAB]

people that wear tactical "gear" crack me up...   

[m25operator]

I have worn 5/11 Pants for the last 2 1/2 years, every day pretty much, and now they are thread bare, starting to come apart, at the knee's and at the rear pockets where I keep large folding knives,, They are very comfortable, and loose fitting, I really like the knee  pad inserts, in my business it really helps. I carry a J frame smith in the right pocket, and this pant, let's this carry type work. My regrets are my black  pants turned to gray quickly.. but after that they stayed that way, My worn pants will pass muster anywhere, SORRY TAB, you won't pick me out of  a crowd.  It just looks right...............

[Pathfinder]

What we without a trace of sarcasm refer to as "contractor casual?"

EOTAC
http://www.eotac.com/?p=17&prodLine=Pants%20&%20Shorts

Blackhawk
http://www.blackhawk.com/catalog/Pants-Trousers,76.htm

5.11 Tactical
http://www.511tactical.com/browse/Home/Law-Enforcement/Pants/Tactical-Pants/Taclite-Pro-Pants/D/30100/P/1:100:10000:10100:10101/I/74273

Michael B (who is not without sin)

But at least your "contractor casual" has cute yellow duckies on it.   

[Sponsor]

[Harmony Hermit]

I have worn 5.11 pants before they were "Tactical". They are comfortable and allow me to carry stuff conveniently and have access when I need it. Carry my wallet in the lower left pocket so that I do not have to sit on it, can get to it while driving while wearing seat belts.

I wear them all the time, even with a jacket and tie. They just make sense. Don't care about frivilous fashion and whatever is "in" at the moment

Some of mine are approaching ten years of service. Good value for the money!

[Pathfinder]

I think I need to start a thread on my tactical shoelaces. We have discussed tactical rifles and carbines, tactical knives, tactical vests, and now tactical pants. My really cool 6.12 tactical shoelaces integrate well with my tactical socks, which in turn are made by the same folks - years of experience in the LEO business BTW, so they know what they're doing - who make my tactical shorts.

 

[Pepper]

people that wear tactical "gear" crack me up...   

And where  do you stuff all your edc items? I wear a 5.11 or similar pants every day when I don´t have to wear a suit.

[Rastus]

But at least your "contractor casual" has cute yellow duckies on it.   

Just couldn't help yourseld could you Pathfinder?  You are a card that needs to be dealt with.   

[Pepper]

To bring this one back on topic:
Wearing "tactical" pants is not only about looking cool. It´s about having the ability to carry items you should have in your "first line". I borrowed this from the outstanding LMS Defense Blog:

What's in your pockets?
If you're like most of us, you have some sort of emergency trauma kit somewhere in your shooting gear. It makes the trip to all your range sessions, competitions, and any classes you take to become a more skilled shooter.

You probably also have a small pile of gear you stuff in your pockets each day as you go out into the world and conduct your day to day business....Pistol, holster, spare magazine or 2, small flashlight, cell phone, pager, wallet, car keys. Notice something missing here?

That life saving equipment you make sure to always have around firearms is no where to be found. You may have a first aid kit in your vehicle, but that does you about as much good as leaving it at home should you be out in public and away from your rig (anyone remember the Tacoma Mall shooting?)

The missing item here is a compact kit containing the means to stop severe bleeding. An adult can die in 2-3 minutes from an uncontrolled femoral artery bleed. By carrying a few low cost items, you can greatly increase your chances of surviving a traumatic injury.

http://blog.lmsdefense.com