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Quoted: I bought three different brands recently. 5.11, Woolrich and Tru-Spec. I got them all from Midway. I like the Woolrich the most, followed by the 5.11 and lastly the Tru-Spec. I liked the Woolrich so much I ordered a few more in different colors and they are pretty much all I wear now. |
I wear mostly the 5.11 Academy but I've got a pair or two of the Tactical. Can you tell me why you like the Woolrich better? |
For reference the shorts I have are:
5.11 PN: 73285
Woolrich PN: 4905
The things I
like more about the
Woolrich Elite Shorts are:
-The lack of the strap on the right rear pocket. I don't use it for anything and it just gets in the way for me.
-"utility" pocket on both the left and the right sides. 5.11 only has left pocket.
-"utility" pocket is just large enough for a light and either a single double stack mag or two single stack mags; the pocket is just the right size to hold the mags in place while allowing quick access. The 5.11 pocket isn't big enough. I can stuff a light and a mag into it, but it is too tight to allow quick access to the spare mag.
-They have regular sized belt loops instead of the extra wide ones on the 5.11 shorts. I haven't noticed any functional advantage to the wider loops but I do find them to somewhat limit holster positioning.
-Two "hidden" rear pockets. Making 3 more pockets than the 5.11 shorts.
-They seem slightly longer and looser than the 5.11 shorts which make them more comfy on me. They are all the same waste size and the 5.11 shorts I have are the ones with the slightly longer inseam (9"??).
-Another thing I just noticed is the lack of the "5.11" label. Not a big deal but why advertise tactical?
Complaint about both is they are made in China (WR) and Hong Kong (511). I'd gladly pay a little more to have them made in a free country.
5.11
Woolrich