Any good tactical pants for summer?

[thexman]

Thought about shorts, but wasn't sure about how bad the sun would be when shooting, so probably get a long pants.

Any recommended pants for summer, especially those hot days? Better was some sort of ventilation kind of feature, like holes or web kind of thing, so it won't feel like in an oven when need to shoot prone under the sun.

Have a Blackhawk extreme pursuit pant for non summer season, works pretty well, like those pockets, but for summer it is kind of hot.

Budget wise, would $80-100 sounds tight?

Thank you.

 

[blbennett1288]

Kuhl Radikl

 

[021411]

I don’t care for tactical but I wear light pants designed for fishing when it’s super hot out. Columbia, Under Armour, Simms, etc.. pick your poison.

 

[Fig]

These will look good on you. Shiny!

 

[Steel head]

These will look good on you. Shiny!

On a serious note I like 5 11 chinos.

 

[MarinePMI]

UF Pro. @Terry Cross turned me onto them. Probably one of the best tactical pants being made today (I like them more than the Crye pants). Vented specifically for the heat. Ordered from Slovenia, and on my doorstep 3 days later for $15 shipping (how can you beat that?). Don't go by the price listed, as it includes Euro Value Added Tax (VAT), which is deducted when shipping is calculated. Not cheap, but no where near as stupid a price as the Cyre's are going for these days...

https://ufpro.com/uf_pro_products/pants/82/uf_pro_striker_xt_gen_2_combat_pants/

As Terry mentioned in another thread, follow the sizing guide; it's pretty spot on.

 

[dumbbell]

I'm no legend like TC, but I bought a pair of the tactical distributors pants below, and they are very well made, lightweight, and excellent venting heat. Just another option.

TD Cordell Combat Tactical Pants

Cordell Combat tactical pants are durable with unique features that help you perform in adverse conditions. 3 color options available in various sizes and lengths.

www.tacticaldistributors.com

 

[Lionsbreath]

Champion gym shorts from Walmart, spend the money on a good shooting mat, so the red ants don’t getcha

 

[MK20]

These are 35 bucks and I have worn them for a while now. They are durable, cool, lightweight, and really nice feeling.

Propper Men's Summerweight Tactical Pant

 

[021411]

These will look good on you. Shiny!

Hell yeah. In a sea of earth tones and camo, it’ll be a breath of fresh air lol. I wear that with a pink shirt and still impact steel.

 

[Ryan7839]

I'm a big fan of the Zions.

Keep an eye out for sale and you can pick them up for around $40-$50

prAna Stretch Zion Pant - Men's - Clothing

Buy the prAna Stretch Zion Pant - Men's online or shop all Clothing from Backcountry.com.

www.backcountry.com

 

[Srikaleak]

I dunno 'bout other folks but the Crye pants are like parachute pants on me. I guess I don't have 30in quads and hams to fill em out (yet). Because of all the extra fabric they don't get too steamy for me. I can take em out in sunny Texas and not look like I completely pissed and shat my pants by the end of the day.

 

[Hugh_Jassol]

These guys sell UF pro. A lot of the Utah guys run them and love them. https://www.anarchyoutdoors.com/

 

[TheGerman]

Jorts

 

[MarinePMI]

Jorts

Okay, okay...who's gonna post the tactical kilts now?

 

[1moaoff]

I have kilts!!!!

 

[1moaoff]

Wish someone would make a pair of pants for shooting with the outer kneepads but without the 500 pockets and crap. A pair of khakis with knee pads like the crye. Regular wrangler khakis ar like 25$ they just need the pads!!!!

 

[1moaoff]

Thought about shorts, but wasn't sure about how bad the sun would be when shooting, so probably get a long pants.

Any recommended pants for summer, especially those hot days? Better was some sort of ventilation kind of feature, like holes or web kind of thing, so it won't feel like in an oven when need to shoot prone under the sun.

Have a Blackhawk extreme pursuit pant for non summer season, works pretty well, like those pockets, but for summer it is kind of hot.

Budget wise, would $80-100 sounds tight?

Thank you.

Really the ripstop wrangler khakis at Walmart are cheap and comfortable. Not hot in the summer.

 

[pmclaine]

Shooting and shorts dont mix.

Rolling on to a hot 30-06 case will in fractions of a second give you a three inch burn to last a few weeks.

still have the shadow of a scar to remind me.

Id wear snow pants before shorts to shoot in summer.

 

[pmclaine]

London Bridges LBX line pants are good.

I bought Crye knee pad inserts and they work well with these pants

All Uniforms

LBX Tactical

lbxtactical.com

Weird thing is that I note when first donning with knee pads in the pads act like "Hot Hands" chemical warmers. Pads reflect body heat back on you.

 

[pmclaine]

Those multi cam LBX pants on sale for $50 are a great deal.

You just cost me money.

 

[madppcs]

I love these.. They have zippers that open up to a mesh material.

MEN’S 24-7 XPEDITION® PANTS | TRU-SPEC : Tactically Inspired Apparel

 

[MarinePMI]

Wish someone would make a pair of pants for shooting with the outer kneepads but without the 500 pockets and crap. A pair of khakis with knee pads like the crye. Regular wrangler khakis ar like 25$ they just need the pads!!!!

If you're of a lean build, and on a bit of a budget, the Vertx tactical pants have served me well. Not as comfortable or rugged as the UF Pros, but they have done well in an office/light field use environment. I'd post a link, but their website (which is new, since they changed website name) is acting all nar nar and shit....

 

[rd_kng]

Midway has a sale on 5.11 pants right now.

 

[MarinePMI]

JMO...but 5.11's suck. They're way oversized and baggy as shit. Never mind they have no options for people actually physically in shape, and don't need a pant cut for a beer belly and fat ass (no tall sizes for lean guys).

They're made for a Bay of POGs invasion...

 

[Mute]

Checkout Vertx and Mountain Khakis.

 

[308pirate]

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[XLR308]

I don’t care for tactical but I wear light pants designed for fishing when it’s super hot out. Columbia, Under Armour, Simms, etc.. pick your poison.

I do the exact same thing, they are fairly inexpensive dry fast if I get in the water or rained on and the legs can be removed to have a pair of shorts.
Not the Tacticoolerest but very versatile.

 

[tnc]

+1 on the Vertx Hyde pants

 

[Diver160651]

UF Pro. @Terry Cross turned me onto them. Probably one of the best tactical pants being made today (I like them more than the Crye pants). Vented specifically for the heat. Ordered from Slovenia, and on my doorstep 3 days later for $15 shipping (how can you beat that?). Don't go by the price listed, as it includes Euro Value Added Tax (VAT), which is deducted when shipping is calculated. Not cheap, but no where near as stupid a price as the Cyre's are going for these days...

https://ufpro.com/uf_pro_products/pants/82/uf_pro_striker_xt_gen_2_combat_pants/

As Terry mentioned in another thread, follow the sizing guide; it's pretty spot on.

Ya, and I’ve seen his fit ass in them.. chicks dig them

I have a pair but I do not look as cool in them.. I agree the pants are very nice.

If your looking for venting and less tactical look. I really also like the KUIU Attack hunting pants. They are medium light, fully vented and stretchy.. good for those 100 degree days.

The grey area along the hip are a zipper vent.

That said~ the UF-Pro is in another league

 

[pmclaine]

Looks like the fly is in the rear on those.........

 

[JohnInTampa]

I recently picked up a pair of Kuhl Revolvr pants ahead of two trips to the DR and Nicaragua and I was very impressed with them. Nice and light in those hot-as-hell places, almost as comfortable as shorts. Kuhl makes very good quality items and I’ve also enjoyed my Rydr pants but those are much heavier than the Revolvr and not suitable for hot weather.

 

[BLKWLFK9]

I've been using the vertx pants for a while and work great in the cooler months, but here in eastern NC, it gets hotter than devil piss with the humidity and these pants give me shhweaty balls like hell. I need knee pads for where I shoot bc there is a lot of positional on crushed concrete and sharp rocks. I like the UF Pros but I'm trying to stay away from $180 + pants as long as I can. I too wish someone would make a lighter material khaki pant with knee pads.

 

[ForgeValley]

I like the idea of the vents on the UF Pros, but $200!

I'm trying the Tadgear AC fabric... It is very lightweight and I've used them hiking in the summer in Western NC. Somewhat more reasonably priced at $145.

 

[acudaowner]

jeans and a pair of boot blousers not very tactic but they work . I

 

[aslrookie]

I'm a big fan of the Zions.

Keep an eye out for sale and you can pick them up for around $40-$50

prAna Stretch Zion Pant - Men's - Clothing

Buy the prAna Stretch Zion Pant - Men's online or shop all Clothing from Backcountry.com.

www.backcountry.com

I 2nd Zions. I’ve had mine since 2016, and they have endured backpacking trips, hiking, rock climbing, shooting matches, pouring rain, daily use, and they don’t have a single hole or tear.

I paid $80 for mine at REI and they have been more than worth it.

 

[TheGerman]

Ya, and I’ve seen his fit ass in them.. chicks dig them

I have a pair but I do not look as cool in them.. I agree the pants are very nice.

If your looking for venting and less tactical look. I really also like the KUIU Attack hunting pants. They are medium light, fully vented and stretchy.. good for those 100 degree days.

The grey area along the hip are a zipper vent.
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That said~ the UF-Pro is in another league

LOL

the pictures even have them doing the slav squat on their site


P.S. - Go find some legit OCP pants that take the Crye knee insert. Fuck the pants directly from Crye, they're sized for faggot asian children.

 

[hlee]

JMO...but 5.11's suck. They're way oversized and baggy as shit. Never mind they have no options for people actually physically in shape, and don't need a pant cut for a beer belly and fat ass (no tall sizes for lean guys).

They're made for a Bay of POGs invasion...

Interesting. I'm loading ammo right now, sitting in a pair of 30x34 5.11 pants. I'm a lean guy (5'"11, 155) and I've found 5.11 to fit well, to snug. If the "chinos" were much tighter they'd be like a second skin. Available in 28" waist and 36" inseam, they're available for tall and "fit" guys. Either way, the pants that fit my rather fit physique don't need to fit yours. But, if you've found you don't have enough ass to fill out your pants, stop looking at it in the mirror and/or do more squats... ?

 

[avalanche]

I like the Kuiu attack pro's. They are light weight, have knee protection and not too many pockets and crap. Tighter fit than I'd like, but that might be my wife's cooking...

 

[Stropp]

Arc’teryx Leaf pants!

 

[Kickin45]

I’ve been wearing these for the last few weeks. They breathe pretty well so far.

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/levis-mens-utility-jogger?ID=9348718&CategoryID=43141&swatchColor=Black#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D328%26ruleId%3D81%7CBOOST%20ATTRIBUTE%26kws%3Dmens%2Blevi%2527s%26ackws%3DLevis%26lskws%3Dmens%2520levi%26searchType%3Dls%26searchPass%3DmatchNone%26slotId%3D12

 

[endo304]

I’ve been wearing these for the last few weeks. They breathe pretty well so far.

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/levis-mens-utility-jogger?ID=9348718&CategoryID=43141&swatchColor=Black#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D328%26ruleId%3D81%7CBOOST%20ATTRIBUTE%26kws%3Dmens%2Blevi%2527s%26ackws%3DLevis%26lskws%3Dmens%2520levi%26searchType%3Dls%26searchPass%3DmatchNone%26slotId%3D12

Nailed it

 

[MarinePMI]

Interesting. I'm loading ammo right now, sitting in a pair of 30x34 5.11 pants. I'm a lean guy (5'"11, 155) and I've found 5.11 to fit well, to snug. If the "chinos" were much tighter they'd be like a second skin. Available in 28" waist and 36" inseam, they're available for tall and "fit" guys. Either way, the pants that fit my rather fit physique don't need to fit yours. But, if you've found you don't have enough ass to fill out your pants, stop looking at it in the mirror and/or do more squats... ?

Ha! Heavy squats (and bench) were yesterday morning brah.

Seriously, I'd suggest breaking out a measuring tape and verifying how "lean" you actually are. 5.11'a are way oversized (kind of what like what they do for women, mark them "34's" when in actuality they're closer to a 35-36. This is across their line of products, and after literally trying on every "32x36" they had (which were actually closer to 34x34 1/2). Their sizing also varies quite a bit. There's a 5.11 store here near Camp Pendleton, so I can say this is from first hand experience. Ecto-mesomorph body types don't fit in 5.11's very well... But hey, if you can rock them, go on with your bad self.

 

[pmclaine]

I’ve been wearing these for the last few weeks. They breathe pretty well so far.

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/levis-mens-utility-jogger?ID=9348718&CategoryID=43141&swatchColor=Black#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D328%26ruleId%3D81%7CBOOST%20ATTRIBUTE%26kws%3Dmens%2Blevi%2527s%26ackws%3DLevis%26lskws%3Dmens%2520levi%26searchType%3Dls%26searchPass%3DmatchNone%26slotId%3D12

Stand by, doing what I do best, going off topic, skip ahead to 5.11 pants are made to fit Ashley Graham if you are disinclined to my BS

The current sweat pants wearing culture irks me to shit.

Its bad enough every kid will wear only sweat pants but adults moving to 24/7 sweat pants, most of them looking like they never sweat, is more coarsening of our once polite society.

Not only does it look slovenly but they compound the error by wearing MC Hammer sweats styled with jodhpur thighs and tight calves.


if this describes any of you....Please stop being retarded and I wont be hyper judgmental.

Just wear real fucking pants for fuck sakes, they are not that uncomfortable.

 

[346ci]

Wrangler rip stop from wally world. If your local store doesn't stock them, order online.

 

[MarinePMI]

Stand by, doing what I do best, going off topic, skip ahead to 5.11 pants are made to fit Ashley Graham if you are disinclined to my BS

The current ....

Pretty much nailed it.

 

[pmclaine]

Wrangler rip stop from wally world. If your local store doesn't stock them, order online.

But will they bind the chain of a Stihl 440 and keep it from ripping your leg off?

The pants I wear for yard work are an old set of Abercrombie and Fitch OD utilities. They are like a heavier weight VN style jungle pant - all cotton - kind of like cold weather overpants circa 1980.

The left leg has a rip in it about 8 inches long cutting the left cargo pocket totally in half.

Its from me using my MS440 cutting 1/2 inch saplings in the back yard.

Gots to be careful when you one hand the saw out of your way to grab a cut tree with the other. Its not like reholstering a pistol...that chain keeps moving a little after the trigger is let go.

I must of avoided flesh by literally an atoms width. There was just the slightest hint of not even a cut but like an abrasion burn on the top center of my thigh.

God I love that saw but I am a potential invalid every time I use it.

Way too big for the work I typically use it for - a beast.

I substitute horse power and caliber to compensate for my small junk.........

 

[KWilson]

UF Pro. @Terry Cross turned me onto them. Probably one of the best tactical pants being made today (I like them more than the Crye pants). Vented specifically for the heat. Ordered from Slovenia, and on my doorstep 3 days later for $15 shipping (how can you beat that?). Don't go by the price listed, as it includes Euro Value Added Tax (VAT), which is deducted when shipping is calculated. Not cheap, but no where near as stupid a price as the Cyre's are going for these days...

https://ufpro.com/uf_pro_products/pants/82/uf_pro_striker_xt_gen_2_combat_pants/

As Terry mentioned in another thread, follow the sizing guide; it's pretty spot on.

Agree 100% Bought these to wear downunder, they're not available locally and i had to buy via Germany, but the quality is next level compared to anything else I've worn and they're on a different level to 5.11.

 

[Lionsbreath]

No one mentioned Carhartts?? I wear everything that’s under $40.. Right now I’m rolling the Wrangler Outdoors model, they have good stretch for yoga/PRS positionals- I wonder how much time our great-granddads spent discussing whether pants were hot or uncomfortable? Course they might have been like dammit, these Key bib-overalls are hot as hell after a day behind the mules..??‍ We are all softies, myself included..

 

[Deleted member 10043]

Dickies. Fuck. The American citizen is the best armed and best equipped soldier in the world.