5.11 tactical

[treebing]

I have been debating posting this for a while due to my longtime loyalty to arborwear. a few months ago, I worked on the pin oaks outside of the 5.11 tactical outlet in Michigan and got some pants as sort of a barter. They are amazing. they have great pockets, gusseted crotch, double knee. they are made of a lighter material than the arborwear, but after two months of everyday climbing, they do not seem to be worn out at all. They are considerably more mobile than arborwears. I also don't feel like such a tree dork, they make me feel like a ninja. Big plus is They are also only $35. I hate posting this because I love arborwear and what they have done for everyone, but I have to admit I think I have found a new favorite. I also just got their softshell jacket for christmas. Only a 100$ and it came with some kind of strange assasination knife. 5.11 tactical mainly markets to mercenary Blackwater types.

 

[JesseHuffman]

A friend gave me pair of 5.11s
I thought they were a bit restricting but for the most part I agree with Kevin.
Great pants and very durable.
Perfect for repelling down the side of a bulding and crashing through the window for that Saturday night coke bust.

 

[twigg]

I have been using these pants for about a year and the only wear they have is when I tripped and put the spike through the pants. They are very good to work in in the summer they do not stay wet they dry very fast.

 

[No_Bivy]

the holster tshirt is cool

 

[Blinky]

I didn't see no $35 britches in there anywhere.

 

[treebing]

your right, looking online I dont either. I must have gotten a deal.

 

[treewhitelock]

Are they the ripstop pants on the website?

 

[Dan_Watkins]

Anyone have the website?

 

[cerviarborist]

http://www.511tactical.com/Shop

 

[TreeCo]

Just ordered a couple of pair at $19.99ea. to give them a try.

 

[Dan_Watkins]

thanks!

 

[Dan_Watkins]

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Just ordered a couple of pair at $19.99ea. to give them a try.

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Where did you find that price?

 

[treewhitelock]

The HUD ripstops on the website look like they could be a good pair and have good reviews.

 

[TreeCo]

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Just ordered a couple of pair at $19.99ea. to give them a try.

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Where did you find that price?

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http://www.lapolicegear.com/5tapaorcl.html

http://www.lapolicegear.com/511-74251-closeout.html

 

[treebing]

the 20$ pair appear to be 100% cotton, the ones I have are 65/35 ripstop. im curious to hear how the cotton ones are.

 

[Shawn]

I have been using 5.11 gear for almost 5 years now at my part time police job, great stuff. i havea pair of just about everything they make, and it all is made super tough, holds up to whatever you throw at it. Havent sacrificed a pair to get dirty in a tree yet, but I might have to now. 5.11 stuff is great, I also like stuff by a brand called Propper. Same idea as 5.11, bit less money and you get a free belt with every pair. Either brand is great product, and should hold up for a while.

 

[TreeCo]

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the 20$ pair appear to be 100% cotton, the ones I have are 65/35 ripstop. im curious to hear how the cotton ones are.

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Thanks for pointing that out, I didn't realize you were talking about 65/35 ripstop. I'll report back on how I like the 100% cotton.