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Posted: 12/27/2018 9:52:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Twitchie87]
Starting in the Spring, I will be a (shooting) instructor. I'm looking for some tactical pants that are durable, comfortable, and don't make me look like I'm wearing my husband's pants. I've tried a few and haven't been satisfied.
Firstly, I'm 4'11" Not fat but not skinny. I first tried these from LAPG...They were ok, but the waist sits very high on me. Which is uncomfortable. I did like the "stretch" feature though. https://lapolicegear.com/lapg-pt-ws2001-womens-stretch-pants.html Then I tried these... they fit my terribly. The sit EXTREMELY high on my waist (very long "rise" measurement), and the butt and legs were so baggy I felt like I was wearing stiff sweatpants. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QF2RV6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Any tactical pants that actually FIT a WOMAN's body style? I guess I'm kind of looking for a low rise (or lower rise) pant... |
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Posted: 12/27/2018 10:07:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/27/2018 10:40:23 PM EDT
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My Wife bought the 5.11 pants (don't recall the model but they are $80/pr). I wear the Tru-Spec 24-7 pants and they do make a version for women. https://www.truspec.com/24-7-series/womens-apparel
I'm afraid that it is very much like women's shoes, you need to see them and try them on to see what fits well. After that you can order additional ones online if desired. |
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Posted: 12/27/2018 11:18:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LenS:
My Wife bought the 5.11 pants (don't recall the model but they are $80/pr). I wear the Tru-Spec 24-7 pants and they do make a version for women. https://www.truspec.com/24-7-series/womens-apparel I'm afraid that it is very much like women's shoes, you need to see them and try them on to see what fits well. After that you can order additional ones online if desired. |
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Posted: 12/28/2018 12:20:38 AM EDT
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Try some of the Vertx women's pants, like the Fusion or Fusion LT.
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Posted: 12/28/2018 12:33:21 AM EDT
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No idea where you live, but check out some "cop-shops" to see if they carry them. You can usually try them on there to see what fits. I know that Atlantic Tactical (a PA company with stores in PA, NY and MA and perhaps other states) carry 5.11. There are 5.11 stores in various states, etc. I know where you can find 5.11 and Tru-Spec in SE NH and Eastern MA stores, as an example.
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Posted: 12/28/2018 5:48:28 AM EDT
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i was told to suggest looking here...
https://www.fjallraven.us/collections/womens-pants https://www.duluthtrading.com/ |
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Posted: 12/28/2018 8:03:35 PM EDT
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@naamah
She's a shortie too |
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Posted: 12/28/2018 8:17:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By XCRmonger:
@naamah She's a shortie too |
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Posted: 12/28/2018 8:24:22 PM EDT
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My fiancee (5'0" and comparable build to you) recommends Tru-Spec men's pants, and sometimes wears surplus Multicam pants. She generally loathes women's clothing and finds men's to be more durable.
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Posted: 1/1/2019 6:44:04 AM EDT
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I don't know how much you're looking to spend, but I ordered a pair of these:
TAD Radian DC Women's Pants They should arrive in a few weeks. I'm 5'2" and have the same issues that you do with fit. It looks like the waist sits lower on the models than most pants in a similar vein. I'm excited to see how they fit with a holster. |
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Posted: 1/3/2019 7:37:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DesertGuns:
I don't know how much you're looking to spend, but I ordered a pair of these: TAD Radian DC Women's Pants They should arrive in a few weeks. I'm 5'2" and have the same issues that you do with fit. It looks like the waist sits lower on the models than most pants in a similar vein. I'm excited to see how they fit with a holster. |
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ID, USA
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Posted: 1/4/2019 11:36:49 PM EDT
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511 women's cirrus if you want little more fitted or stryke if you want a little more loose fitted fit. I use the cirrus for shooting uspsa and 3 gun. They are fitted through the hips, butt, and thighs. They have a little bit of stretch too and are lower rise. Stryke are little more loose, have a little stretch, and not as low rise.
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Posted: 1/5/2019 8:08:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By XCRmonger: Dang. Those are freakin sweet. |
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Posted: 1/17/2019 4:31:32 PM EDT
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My TAD Radian DC pants arrived today. They're fantastic; I would highly recommend them.
Pros: Heavy duty, but flexible Wide, sturdy belt loops Flat pockets x 6 True to size, with maybe a little wiggle room in the waist (great for a holster) Double stitching everywhere Clearly designed for a woman, with enough room in the behind, no baggy crotch, no super high waistline Cons: The taper on the legs shown in the promotional pictures is real. Boots will not fit inside the ankles, but the pants fit inside boots without much bunching. Final Grade: A- Worth every penny. |
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Posted: 1/18/2019 12:51:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Repairman_Jack:
Try some of the Vertx women's pants, like the Fusion or Fusion LT. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/22/2019 10:24:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PalmettoSharpshooter:
https://www.511tactical.com/wyldcat-pant.html |
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Posted: 1/31/2019 9:27:28 AM EDT
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my 5' 2" girlfriend has two pairs of these under armour pants and loves them.
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:10:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By clayvt:
my 5' 2" girlfriend has two pairs of these under armour pants and loves them. |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 6:44:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: clayvt]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DesertGuns:
I'm curious about these. 100% polyester ripstop, but the material looks very thin. If she doesn't mind my asking--what does your girlfriend use these for? Did she order them online? Was the fit true-to-size? I really like the look. Sry, forgot I posted in here. Lol She uses them for airsoft and days we go to the range. So far they have held up very well. The material is a tad thicker than summer weight BDU’s of old. She did order them online and I “think” initially ordered an 8 but they were a bit big so she returned them and got a 6. Now I’m a horrible BF and don’t know what her actual size is and I know it can vary btw pant companies. They are a bit long for her but nothing a little hemming can’t fix. But she got them from amazon and the swap was painless. Cheesy airsoft photo of her in the pants.  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 12:57:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By clayvt:
@DesertGuns Sry, forgot I posted in here. Lol She uses them for airsoft and days we go to the range. So far they have held up very well. The material is a tad thicker than summer weight BDU’s of old. She did order them online and I “think” initially ordered an 8 but they were a bit big so she returned them and got a 6. Now I’m a horrible BF and don’t know what her actual size is and I know it can vary btw pant companies. They are a bit long for her but nothing a little hemming can’t fix. But she got them from amazon and the swap was painless. Cheesy airsoft photo of her in the pants. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/207473/804E119F-E9CC-4941-8DCC-761653574ECA_jpeg-851655.JPG |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2019 1:38:51 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Twitchie87:Any tactical pants that actually FIT a WOMAN's body style?
I guess I'm kind of looking for a low rise (or lower rise) pant... |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 3:10:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BeautifulStranger:
Cheesy? You mean Badass! No one who participates in airsoft or SIM training is cheesy. I've only done FOF stuff with SIM, I was curious do you not wear neck protection for airsoft? |
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Posted: 3/11/2019 5:15:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By clayvt:
Not really. The companies that organize the large games have FPS limits on the guns. Usually 400fps with a light bb for rifles. So they "shouldn't" break skin or do any damage more than a bruise. I dont use a face mask like she and many others do but I wear a mouth guard to keep my teeth. Lol Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By clayvt:
Originally Posted By BeautifulStranger:
Cheesy? You mean Badass! No one who participates in airsoft or SIM training is cheesy. I've only done FOF stuff with SIM, I was curious do you not wear neck protection for airsoft? |
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Posted: 6/23/2019 10:19:27 PM EDT
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@DesertGuns
Update on the fancy pants? Interested for my wife. She liked the look but is worried about the cost |
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Posted: 7/1/2019 1:02:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DesertGuns]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MedicBob:
@DesertGuns Update on the fancy pants? Interested for my wife. She liked the look but is worried about the cost Short answer: I would buy another pair. Long answer: After almost six months of wearing and washing them three times per week, they have finally softened up to the point where they are very comfortable, however, they have faded significantly from the original dark green to a greenish gray (okay by me), and the bottom cuffs have started to very slightly fray (although this may be due more to my boot eyelets rubbing than to poor craftsmanship). The reinforced knees are fabulous and are showing no wear whatsoever. The three-button fly might be a turnoff for some women used to a zipper, but for me it's a bonus--one less thing that might go wrong. The ankles are a bit tighter than I am used to, but still fit over my boots and the rest of the pant is comfortably loose. The belt loops are sturdy and big enough to accommodate a thick leather belt. Several women at work have stopped me to ask about them and have since purchased their own--which they love. As earlier stated, the biggest issue for me was the break-in period, but now that I know what to expect, I'll just wash the next pair more before wearing them to work. Worth the price.  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/1/2019 9:02:06 PM EDT
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@DesertGuns
Awesome and thank you for the update. Ever since Duluth Trading got rid of the female carpenter jeans(pockets on both sides), she has been looking. Will certainly have her give these a try. Thanks again. 
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Posted: 7/2/2019 4:46:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MedicBob:
@DesertGuns Awesome and thank you for the update. Ever since Duluth Trading got rid of the female carpenter jeans(pockets on both sides), she has been looking. Will certainly have her give these a try. Thanks again. |
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Posted: 9/23/2019 12:22:50 PM EDT
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LAPG has a sale on women's gear, to include pants.
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Posted: 1/9/2024 8:16:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/12/2024 8:13:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeacherInCA: https://beyondclothing.com/collections/womens-pants/products/womens-sojourn-k4-softshell-pant Worth a look ?? Can't speak specifically to the women's line but, Beyond as a brand is top notch. A good number of people at work wear them, both summer and winter weight. |
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Posted: 1/12/2024 8:19:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KTM300XCW]
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These are what my wife wears. I have to say they look pretty good on her. She likes them.
https://lapolicegear.com/511-64446-womens-apex-pant.html |
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