Great pants!
They are very tough and my pants get abused like most people can't imagine. Dog claws pushing, shoving and scratching all day will rip many fabrics into pieces. Resting a scythe blade on the legs while peening the edge, working on a tractor, landscaping, construction.....
I like the pocket lay out on these pants better than any pants I have ever had. There are folding knife pockets on either side of the hip area, out of the way, but easily reached. The pockets designed to hold magazines also work perfectly for common items like cell phones and wallets. Less common items like knife sheaths, tracking articles, bait bag, dog play toys.... also fit well. The pockets inside of pockets are genius.
I hope you picked up a 5.11 nylon belt to go with the pants. The plastic buckle is big and very functional but it does not set off alarms at airports requiring that one remove it to get through customs either. The 1.5 inch width is perfect for those traditionalists who insist on carrying their knife etc. on their belt. Yet it is very comfortable to wear, just the right combination of stiffness and flexibility.
The whole ensemble provides one with the maximum number of locals to access, dare I say show off, your Scrap Yard knife.
Dressing to play hard,
Mick
Last edited by Mick; 09/19/09 09:51 AM.