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Review on πŸ‘– 5.11 Tactical Men's Taclite Pro 9.5-Inch Shorts with Poly/Cotton Ripstop Fabric, Teflon Finish - Style 73287: Superior Quality and Durability by Andrew Young

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I think I found my new pants

I'm not a cop. I'm only looking for shorts that aren't junk. I've been wearing REI Sahara Cargo Shorts for years (I mean years). I have 12 couples, some are 15 years old. Most of them are really worn out and need to be replaced. Of course, REI changed their Sahara shorts, using cheaper materials and terrible cuts. So when I was looking for a suitable replacement, I came across the 5.11 shorts. I just received them today, so here's my first impression: they fit well. I'm 5'10" and they come just above my knees. These shorts are STRONG! The material seems very durable. The front pockets are nice and deep and there are also multiple pockets to store your phone elsewhere .The pocket clasps are very well closed.I'm not a big fan of piped back pockets.They are so deep that my wallet hits the back of my thigh.Maybe I'll get used to it.I'm a keen travel photographer so I'm sure that I can find some uses for the tactical belt on the right side. When not in use, it seems unobtrusive. I've been wearing it for a while to decide whether I like it or not. Hence the four stars. I'll update my review, if i like them.

Pros
  • Easy setup
Cons
  • Small repair