Men's 5.11 Taclite Pro Pants 74273-019 Tactical Reviews, Deals, Problems and Guides
Men's 5.11 Taclite Pro Pants, Black
$49.99
$29.99
$44.99
The Taclite Pro takes 5.11's original beloved tactical pants to the next level with some performance-boosting upgrades. Made from a 65% polyester / 35% cotton ripstop fabric, this style performs well in humid, hot environments. These pants are loaded with specialized pockets, including cargo pockets with hook and loop closures, reinforced front and rear pockets, knee-pad pockets and external knife pockets. The elasticized waistband and gusseted crotch provide a perfect fit and comfort in mobility. The Taclite Pro provides phenomenal durability with triple-stitching, 48 bar-tacks throughout the pants and reinforced pockets, knees and seat. A Teflon treatment adds an extra layer of protection against stains and makes the pants dry more quickly. Maintain a clean, professional look even in the toughest work conditions in 5.11 Taclite Pro pants.
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Now about the pants. Material choice holds up well to all that I throw at it with transfers when handcycling, kayaking and camping. Being paralyzed I find it especially challenging to keep my lower extremities warm so I have found the rear slash pockets of these Taclite Pro Pants to be in the perfect position for placing foot warmer packets in cold weather for keeping the hip and butt areas warm. Front pockets the same. The interior pockets at the knees intended for knee pads also help shield my knees from getting cold when knee pads are slipped into the pockets. When knees are warm it makes it easier to keep lower legs and feet warm. The crotch on these pants have the right amount of stretch and strength for all that I throw at it with transfers in and out of wheelchairs, driving seat, handcycles and snow sit ski.
The only addition I would wish for in these pants would be cargo pockets on the side of each leg below the knee like the paramedic/EMT pants have. That is where I would carry the battery packs for my foot warmers in the winter.
With a good pare of long underwear pants under these Taclite Pro Pants makes a complete cold weather get-outside package for me. If snow skiing these pants slide well when slipping into insulated ski pants and shell. These pants also work terrific in warm weather for me without the winter prevention gig described above. I'm happy with my purchase and like having the tactical look and feel rather than always relying on jeans.
June 25, 2018
October 16, 2020
1) They are made of a light weight material that is both strong and very comfortable in the heat, I live in Florida.
2) For comfort these are the best that I have ever worn. Not baggy but loose in all of the right places allowing full movement of the legs. Weather you are walking, running or on the ground these pants will not be a problem for you.
3) Good construction makes me feel comfortable kneeling on pavement or grass without giving a thought to my pants being damaged or stained. It may not seem important but they have lots of belt loops so they stay nicely even with full pockets.
4) Of course they have all kinds of pockets to carry your stuff which is why we buy them in the first place.
May 28, 2013
Lightweight ripstop fabric is still lighter than the canvas material. It's relatively light to wear in warm weather. May have to wear long underwear underneath if one wishes to wear the pants during the cold winter weather.
Seems to be durable so will review again later after it's been put through some work and washings. It does have the swish-swish noise when moving so I'm hoping it'll go away as the pants are broken in more.
The left front pocket is meant for storing/carrying clips not a smartphone as an encased iPhone 5S just barely fit. Don't know what the small front pocket is for except to maybe carry money. Wished there was a separate wallet pocket in the rear pockets and that there were buttons instead of velcro on the pockets as it's noisy and clumsy.
Bought 36w30L and waist is true to size with enough stretch that it's roomy so a belt is needed, at least for me.
Can Not get Unhemmed pants or Odd sized inseams.
A 32L was too long as it was literally scraping the ground even with shoes or boots so 30L was acceptable.
The pants look good when standing and moving but the pants ride up when crouching or sitting so some socks do show on the lower legs.
Hopefully with the poly/cotton mix, it won't shrink in length and that the pants are durable for years to come.
The price is relatively expensive so get it when it's on sale though any shipping charges may eat up the savings.
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July 24, 2017
My only wish is that, I'm dominantly left handed and the cell phone pocket be on the right side of the pant and the pocket knife pocket be on the left side. Granted there are more righties than lefties, but that option would great. Other than that I love my purchase and will make others in the future. Will recommend to friends!
March 3, 2016
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