5.11.74369 Stryke Pants With Flex-Tac Khaki 38W x 30L

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Product Feature

• Proven 5.11 Tactical comfort and durability combined with fade and stain resistant fabric
• Quick access, low profile angled pockets
• Genuine YKK zippers and Prym snaps
• Discrete double knee with interior knee pad pocket
• Badge holder front belt loops and self adjusting tunnel waistband for comfort

Product Description

As the leading Tactical pant supplier for law enforcement we challenged ourselves to bring you performance innovation beyond anything currently in the market. The 5.11 Stryke Pant with Flex Tac is the next generation of the Tactical pants. Flex Tac is a revolutionary fabric utilizing proprietary fibers and developed exclusively for 5.11 Tactical. The lightweight, breathable, poly cotton ripstop incorporates mechanical stretch yarns, meaning the stretch and recovery of the fabric is achieved without the use of spandex. As a result, the breathability, color retention, and durability of the Flex Tac is superior to other cotton spandex fabrics currently in the market. The 5.11 Stryke Pant with Flex Tac is soil, stain and fade resistant, and comes out of the wash ready to wear. We have redesigned the silhouette with a sleeker, faster look utilizing slanted inset side cargo pockets. In addition to the thigh cargo pockets there are two off seam side pockets, two accessory pockets on each side, and two back flap secured wallet pockets providing you maximum storage capacity. The knees are discreetly reinforced with knee pad access inside. We have redesigned the self adjusting comfort waist with a lower profile look providing maximum comfort and range of motion. Another nice feature is the two front belt loops also double as a badge holder.

5.11.74369 Stryke Pants With Flex-Tac Khaki 38W x 30L Review

I have owned every model of 5.11 tactical pant they have made over the years. Over that time I have only come to really like one pair and that was the Tac Lite Pro until the Stryke pants. I wear these in hot environments for LE and hunting. I will start with the few CONS these pants have.

CONS:
Cell phone pocket appears to have been enlarged from previous models but is still a bit small to get the phone out one handed. Don't get me wrong it works but has room for improvement. It was probably sized with an iPhone excluding a protective case. The phone itself without case fits and comes out fine with a little push up from the bottom of this deep pocket. However with a case such as an Otterbox Defender or Lifeproof it tends to be a bit tight and too deep. A tad bit wider 1/8 and about 1 inch shallower would help. If you have a wider phone like some of the androids with a case then forget it. Still a big improvement over the last. Of course there are other purposes for these two pockets but probably the most useful would be a flat item such as a data phone.

They are not as light as I would of hoped. Doubled up knee areas I feel are not necessary. This is due to the kneepad inserts they have sewn in which I never use (normally I cut them out). If I need kneepads I will use external. Who uses their small foam inserts anyway, I have never seen them on the range so do away with the inside knee pocket and trim some weight. I purchased their lightweight Jean Cut Tac pant without the cargos with the Stryke pants and there is a huge difference in weight so the technology is there just not with the right pants. The Stryke pant is also thick around the belt inner area, which causes sweat. A lighter material would help but you would sacrifice in durability over time. Pockets are made of the typical heavy cotton which will hold up to years of abuse but are too thick in my opinion and cause added weight and because their cotton sweat.

Breathability is not what it should be. After a 15 min walk in 82 degree heat the waistband and crotch we not dry. The waistband especially due to the thickness and lack of breathability does not wick away moisture. The pants don't breath like they should but are bearable especially in moderate temps.

PRO's
Sizing seems to be spot on! None of the recent models fit me in length after a few times in the wash and dryer. I think this is due to the lack of give in the material of older pants and the old crotch causing the pants to ride up when sitting and walking not to mention the cotton or canvas blends shrink. I am a 34/30 and have several older pairs of different models that I wont wear or have had to take the hem out of just to fit. Every other 30 length pant fits me fine off the shelf. So far (no wash yet) these are perfect and just long enough to wear with a pair of Salomon's or Merrill's. They are also cut perfect at the bottom, not too tight and not too wide so they fall back over the boot loop and tongue back to where they should be without having to reach down and fix them. Waist sizing is spot on with almost no stretch in the elastic waistband. Thigh area is perfect and not baggy like the other 5.11's. These are about one inch narrower than other 5.11's (Tac Lite Jean Cut) and still allow you room to move. Crotch is spot on! Again in other models it sags and looks like crap and I will not wear pants like that. This new crotch allows freedom of movement with no binding and without the saggy appearance and feel of other models.

Flexibility is great with this material. It's a Rip Stop with Spandex I believe and has just the right amount of stretch to give you the added flexibility and give when kneeling or bending down. This flexibility lets the pants stay in place at the waist and in the length. Weather or not the spandex will holdup to repeated times in the dryer remains to be seen. Another version of their Spandex pants were a few years back and combined Spandex with canvas and were a total flop and heavy enough for a boat anchor.

Pocket placement perfect! Moving up the cargos and making them part of the pant instead of sewn on externally is how it should be done. They also slanted them to the front, which helps with magazine retrieval. There are M4 sized magazine pouches in each pocket (4 total). By moving the cargos up within an inch and a half from the bottom of the front pocket is exactly the way all cargos should be. This eliminates the pants from sag and smacking the knee when the pockets are loaded and most importantly it allows for quick and easy no reach access to the pockets. Great for short guys with monkey arms! Their Tac Lite Jean Cut has something these should have and that's M4 or ASP pockets in the back on each side above the back pockets and below the belt line. I would much rather have a slit pocket their and use that for a magazine pouch but you cant have everything. Pen pockets in the top of the cargos is great along with the reinforced knife clip area on the two main front pockets. One con to the cargo pocket placement I forgot to add is if you wear a drop holster it will completely cover one of your cargos but this is common in most anyway.

Overall:
I really like these pants and will definitely buy additional pairs providing they ad some more color options. They will be my new range and hunting pants for sure. Mossy Oak would be a hit for sure!

5.11 comes close but never hits it right on the head with the perfect pant but then again who does with anything these days. Improvements that could be made are:

1. Remove the thick knee pad pocket area.
2. Incorporate the Spandex blend with a lighter Rip Stop such as the material that's in the Jean Cut pants.
3. Go with a lighter material for the pockets and waistband area.
4. Make the front cell pockets wide enough to get your phone out with a thick case and just a bit shallower making a one-handed retrieval possible.

If you are looking for a duty pant to replace your old canvas or other non-stretch 5.11's then these are it. Great overall pants for LEO/Security/Range and a big improvement over previous models. Near perfect!

By the way their Tac Lite Jean Cut I mentioned a few times has several issues and I would not recommend that product.

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