The field-guide library.
Practical answers about fit, fabric, pockets, care and the differences between specific models.
Foundations
Fit
How should tactical pants fit? A movement-based checkHow to measure for tactical pants before orderingWomen's tactical pants sizing: waist, hip and riseCurvy fit in tactical pants: avoiding waist gapsShort inseams in tactical pants: petite fit or hemming?Tall tactical pants: inseam, rise and knee placementBig-and-tall sizing: waist and length are separate decisionsTactical pants for muscular thighs: fit without an oversized waistSlim, straight and relaxed tactical pants: choosing the cutLow, mid and high rise in tactical pantsCan tactical pants be hemmed or tailored?How to wear tactical pants with boots
Construction
Tactical pants pocket layouts: choose useful storageKnee-pad pockets, included pads and compatible insertsGusseted crotches and articulated knees explainedElastic, sliding and fixed tactical waistbandsChoosing a belt that fits tactical-pants loopsWhat makes tactical pants look low profile?Reinforced tactical pants: where extra fabric helps and adds bulk
Materials
Ripstop tactical pants: what the grid does and does not tell youRipstop vs canvas tactical pantsCotton, polyester and nylon blends in tactical pantsMechanical stretch vs elastane in tactical pantsChoosing tactical pants for hot weatherTactical pants in cold weather: lining or base layers?Are tactical pants waterproof or just water resistant?Quick-dry tactical pants: what affects drying time?
Care
How to wash tactical pants without guessing the settingsDo tactical pants shrink? Check before changing sizesWhy black tactical pants fade and how to reduce itRemoving everyday stains from tactical pantsTactical pants still smell after washing: a care checklistCan you iron tactical pants? Creases, heat and finishesCaring for water-repellent tactical pantsRepair or replace tactical pants? Seams, pockets and closuresWhy new tactical pants feel stiff
Uses
Can tactical pants work for business casual?Tactical pants for travel: pockets, sitting and packingChoosing tactical pants for long periods of drivingChoosing tactical pants for a security uniformTactical pants vs EMS pants: storage and uniform differencesTactical pants for gardening and yard workChoosing tactical-pants colors: black, navy, khaki and greens
Comparisons
5.11 Stryke vs Taclite Pro5.11 Apex vs StrykeHelikon OTP VersaStretch vs OTP VersaStretch Lite5.11 ABR Pro vs StrykeFirst Tactical V2 vs 5.11 StrykeFirst Tactical V2 vs A2First Tactical V2 Tactical vs V2 BDUPropper Lightweight vs KineticPropper Uniform vs Lightweight Tactical PantsHelikon UTP vs OTPHelikon UTP vs CTPWomen's 5.11 Stryke vs Apex