Specialized clothing has long ceased to be an element of equipment of professional military. Due to the combination of their qualities, a pair of tactical pants has become a favorite part of the wardrobe for travelers, fishermen, hunters and other categories of people who appreciate comfort, practicality and freedom of movement. Due to the double inserts of fabrics in the most wiped places and a huge number of pockets, these pants can replace a small bag. Various companies offer a wide range of such things. Popular manufacturers of tactical pants are the company Helicon, MPA, Zilant.
The main differences of military pants
Tactical pants are distinguished by the presence of a huge number of pockets, where you can put a lot of useful things, are sewn from durable fabric, have a specific cut.
Fabric for these pants must be durable. It will not break, even if the owner is hooked on a nail. Material with ease maintains operation in difficult weather conditions and numerous cycles of washing drying.
Seasonality is an important point when choosing tactical trousers. Models can be:
- Summer;
- Winter;
- Off-season;
- All season.
Winter options have the highest price. They have a heater that can hold heat at temperatures up to -20 degrees Celsius. The outer fabric of such models has water-repellent properties.
Features tailoring pants for travelers and tourists
When sewing tactical trousers, a special place is occupied by cut. The best and most convenient models have triple seams. Currently, even Russian manufacturers have begun to sew according to this principle. The belt is equipped with a special elastic band. Leg ends have ties or velcro for easy fixing, but this is not necessary. On the belt of tactical trousers are wide slots for belt belt. They are made of multi-layered fabric and firmly sewn, since the belt often has a lot of heavy accessories.
On the knees and the gluteal part of the trousers there are double inserts, which prevents tearing. If the pants are supposed to be used for hard work, in which you have to crawl, then you need to look for models with knee pads. The side and back pockets are also made of double fabric, which eliminates their random breaks to the maximum. Pockets with velcro flaps or buttons allow you to put a phone or a folding knife in them, without fear of loss.
Fabrics for tailoring specialized clothes
When choosing a fabric, you need to focus on seasonality:
- Cotton or cotton - the perfect fabric for summer, perfectly protects the body in hot weather. Cotton fabric is pleasant to the body, does not cause allergies and is durable enough. The disadvantages of cotton are that trousers are crumpled a lot, the thinnest summer options do not have a high margin of safety;
- Polycotton is a fabric consisting of cotton and 35% polyester. These pants give extra protection for the body. The material is not as easily torn as cotton, does not wrinkle, is perfectly washable. For combat warmed trousers, this fabric is rarely used;
- Rip Stop is one of the most popular materials for special clothes, it has reinforced threads in its composition, which make it possible not to be afraid of small cuts, breaks or burn-throughs. Its price is not high, which provided the material with worldwide popularity;
- Membrane - fabric of two or three layers. Taking this model with you, you can not be afraid of changing weather conditions. The multilayer material does not let in water, but at the same time allows the skin to breathe. The lack of popularity of this material due to the high price;
- Flex is a fabric with spandex content, allows you to make tactical pants elastic, they do not crumple, do not stretch, can provide a high level of comfort with a wide range of movements.
Most models have a huge number of pockets, but you need to choose them according to your needs. The location of the pockets is not always convenient for a specific user. Pants measure and see if you can quickly get out of the pockets of a knife, lighter, cartridges and other necessary items.
Some choose models with zippers and a large number of velcro closures, forgetting that the traditional firmly sewn buttons are more reliable with intensive use.
Major equipment manufacturers
Before choosing specialized tactical pants, it is advisable to carefully study the models of leading manufacturers:
- Helikon;
- Zilant;
- Surplus;
- Brandit;
- Mil-Tec;
- Clawgear;
- Brotherhood;
- 11 Tactical;
- Condor and others.
One of the most famous models of the firm "5.11 Tactical" is the "Strike", judging by the customer reviews, the advantages of these trousers far outweigh the disadvantages.
Overview of models of military trousers
Overview of several models:
- PROPPER pants are distinguished by durable inserts on the knees and buttocks; they are equipped with 9 pockets of various types and an elastic belt that fits tightly to the body. They have a double firmware, consist of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. Pants fit perfectly, so are suitable for practicing extreme sports;
- TRU-SPEC 24-7 trousers are a casual model, feature a spacious cut, have 14 pockets, of which 2 are for mobile phones and two for folding knives. Pants are made of durable cotton canvas, woven by a special technology;
- 5.11 STRYKE pants are comfortable to wear, made from Flex-Tac material, so they sit perfectly on their wearer. The fabric is topped with a teflon coating. The main disadvantage of this model is the fast fading;
- Trousers UNDER ARMOUR with a protected perineum, water-repellent and durable, they have many pockets, including hidden.
Choosing tactical pants, you need to focus on the price / quality ratio. Do not take the most expensive model, if most of its functions are not needed. Many lovers of such clothes wear them in nature, but some wear trousers with many pockets and protective functions even in the city.
