Posted by Jono - Tactical Solutions on 7th Oct 2020
The ultimate tactical pant for the ultimate pro
IT'S HERE! The NEW ABR Pro!
This is huge!
A new Tactical pant that could replace one of 5.11's best selling products for the last 10 years. An iconic product that hasn't been changed much because it checks all the right boxes!
We're excited!
We haven't been wearing them for long enough, so the verdict is still out.
...but our first impressions.
My all-time favourite Tactical Pants are the Taclite Pros. You have an extremely wide range of movement, they look very Tactical, the material is thick, tough and growls a little when you start making it work. The layout of the pockets are fantastic!
The ABR Pro has been hailed as the upgrade to the Taclite Pro, by some.
The biggest changes.
They've changed the material and added a Flex Lite material which is much lighter. It has a great mechanical stretch and has a straighter, less baggy fit on the legs. There's the Travers fabric on the side panels, which has got even more stretch, to help with movement and act almost like cooling vents.
Not going to lie, it feels and looks fantastic....very smart.
They've also added an extra pocket on the left hip, upgraded the D-ring, loop button instead of snap button, the tool strap has been upgraded on the back (so it doesn't fade).
All good...really good.
But...will it replace the Taclite Pros?
In my opinion. I don't think so.
They are more in a league of their own. A step in-between the 5.11 Stryke and The Taclite's. A smarter looking, more teched up version of the Taclite Pros and a bit more rugged than the Stryke pant. They don't have that almost "old-school" Tactical, baggy operator look because the material moves so well with your body.
First impressions are awesome though!
As it stands they will definitely be added to the line-up of favourites.
Keep an eye out on our Instagram channel - we'll be putting these through their paces soon!
A quick look at the ABR Pro with Andy Stumpf.
How strong are they? Watch this.
