How to buy your next tactical pants!

Posted by Jono - Tactical Solutions on 5th Mar 2021

How to buy your next tactical pants!

What kind of an operator are you?

...are you the kind of operator that has something that looks like this?

You pack your bags, like this...

...or this...

You use carabiners...alot...

....and have all the 'right' MultiTools!

If you tick any of those boxes then...

you're the type of operator that we like!

You're going to reach a stage, where your go-to tactical pants that you bought back in 2010 are starting to show signs of a bit of wear. - One of the perks of buying a good pair of kit is it lasts a long time!

So how do you chose your next pair of pants?
You know how many pockets, the profile, possibly even the colour...but you're not sure.

Here's how we decide.


What kind of operator are you?

5.11 ABR Pro Pants

  • Light weight FlexLite fabric for maximum performance and movement
  • Teflon® finish resists water, dirt, and stains for longer wear
  • Reinforced seat & knees
  • D-ring
  • Fade-resistant tool strap
  • Device ready

View in-store HERE

5.11 STRYKE Pants

  • Flex-Tac® ripstop fabric
  • Fully gusseted crotch
  • Bartacking at major seams and stress points
  • TEFLON® finish
  • Rinse washed
  • YKK® zippers
  • Prym® snaps

View in-store HERE

5.11 APEX Pants

  • Flex-Tac® mechanical stretch canvas
  • Deep cargo pockets with clean interior finish
  • Reinforced knife clip area
  • Seven reinforced belt loops
  • Bartacking at key stress locations
  • Genuine YKK® zipper hardware

View in-store HERE

5.11 Defender Flex Jean Straight Fit

  • Soft fade finish and enzyme washed fabric
  • Double needle construction with bar tacks in high-stress areas
  • Fitted waistband
  • Button top fly with locking YKK® zipper
  • GSA/TAA compliant 

See in-store HERE

If you need help with selecting the right kind of Tactical Pants for yourself then contact us through the contact section of our website and one of our apparel experts will be able to assist you in finding the perfect solution.

Alternatively come visit us at our Tactical stores in Auckland or in Wellington.