Review on Men'S Lightweight Performance Pants By 5.11 Tactical - Cargo Pockets, Action Waistband, Style 74273 by Shawn Mortensen

So five stars should tell you what I'll be discussing but I'm also comparing these to my now 5 year champion TruSpec pants.Yes I've been purchasing ONLY TruSpec pants for 5 years now. I still have the first pair I purchased (A little worn but still wearable).I'll be discussing the differences and similarities.Compared similarities first.-Material Same stuff. Poly/cotton blend. Feels the same. Looks the same and has the same teflon coating.-Stitching Same again. Double stitching in most places. Hems and seams are all similar and of the same quality.-Fit I ordered the same size I've worn for five years in the TruSpecs and they fit great. I'm a tree climber and these provide plenty of mobility and coverage.-Durability Since I've only worn them a few days I can't put a five year stamp on them. I feel confident they will stand up just fine.Differences-Color Grey! That's the main reason I gave these a shot. Grey is a favored color of mine and I couldn't resist.-Pocket flaps The cargo pockets on the knees and the clip/cell pocket have a cover. The butt pockets don't have flaps though. I haven't given them a good test. I am usually digging wood chips out of most pockets without flaps but I'm hoping the way these are cut will prove to be defensive against those pesky chips.-Waste band There are more belt loops. The TruSpecs have a very unique waste band though. It has a hidden elastic band. At first glance you wouldn't notice but it adds a lot of weight and under a belt can be a little painful after a long day. These are lighter and more comfy. I'm not a fan of the scrunchy stuff though.-Pocket Config The TruSpecs also have unique pockets. Well, pockets in pockets. I don't use most of them so they are just added weight for me. I really like the cellphone/clip pocket, it's great! No more fishing for the phone. The butt pockets are a little tougher to get used to. Maybe just a learning curve. I'll report back on an Update. I do like the cargo pockets being lower. They don't get in the way of my climbing harness.-Gusseted Crotch Hmmm. I've never blown out a crotch on the TruSpecs. Never seen a need for a heavier seam. It may take some getting used to. There is a noticeable bit of extra material between the legs but it should soften after a few washes.Summary Over all I really like these pants so far after two days of wear. Still not sure about the tool strap on the back pocket. May prove to be useful. It doesn't seem to get in the way of the wallet pocket like I thought.Without all the extra waste band material and the extra "Pocket pockets" which I think account for the weight difference, these 5.11s are the ultra light cousins of my TruSpecs. will be ordering a few more pair and wear these out in the field for some real testing and report back with what I hope is some positive findings.