From fabric to function

Features to consider when choosing your perfect fit

By Police1 BrandFocus staff

Whether visible or covert, the right tactical pants are so much more than a place to put your keys and wallet. The features you choose can be highly personal and accommodate your need to stash sensitive items and make everyday carry items like knives and magazines readily accessible. There are other factors to consider as well, like comfort, care and durability.

Some manufacturers even offer unhemmed pants, so that their length can be custom-set by the wearer. Custom fitting may also be an option worth considering.

To select the right tactical pants, you need a trusted source like OfficerStore.com that offers well-known brands such as First Tactical, 5.11 Tactical, Elbeco, Propper, Tru-Spec, and Vertx. Many brands provide tactical pants that are designed for both men and women.

Here are a few top features to consider when choosing a pair – or three – of tactical pants.

The big advantage of wearing tactical pants is that they have enough pockets to carry your gear. How many pockets you need is up to you. Ever wonder what that narrow pocket was for? Here’s a quick guide.

For those in the 10 percent of people who are left-handed or ambidextrous, symmetrical pockets are for you.

The material your tactical pants are made of affects their ability to resist rips (aka ‘”ripstop”), to stretch and to breathe. Here’s what you need to know about the most common types of fabric used in tactical pants.

Some tactical pants have knee-pad pockets for padded inserts. Knee pads are often essential for first responder work in difficult situations – like searching on hands and knees for a discarded piece of evidence or kneeling to help an accident victim. Being able to remove pads provides you with choice and the ability to replace old pads when they wear out.

Read more tips about what to look for in your perfect tactical pant.

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