5.11 #74290 Covert Cargo Pants (Khaki, 36-34)

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Product Feature

• Tough 8.5-oz. peached cotton canvas - very comfortable.
• Double and triple-stitch construction; bartacks in high stress areas; Cordura nylon lining in select zones
• Dual front deep pockets; casual looking deep rear pockets; large covert pockets on both legs each capable of carrying 2 30-rd AR15/M4 magazines; one traditional and a second zippered pocket capable of carrying two pistol mags per pocket
• Genuine YKK zippers and Prym snaps.
• Self-adjusting comfort waistband.

Product Description

Made of tough, 8.5-oz. 100% cotton peached and washed canvas that becomes increasingly more comfortable over time, the 5.11 Covert Cargo Pants stands up to the rigors of daily work, play and travel. Known for superior comfort, functionality and a relaxed fit, the pants feature a self-adjusting comfort waistband that helps you bend and stretch with ease. The 5.11 Covert Cargo pant offers anyone who wants a great looking pair of casual pants with some hidden solutions to all of the gear needed for undercover work or the day to day accessories of life. Rather than place cargo pockets on the exterior of the pant legs, we have hidden the pockets so that the Covert Cargos look like a regular pair of casual pants. They feature a flat front and a total of 16 pockets: two traditional style front pockets, each with interior pockets for magazines or accessories plus two standard rear pockets and two concealed vertical thigh pockets with zippers hidden along the side seams. The large covert cargo pockets on both legs are each capable of carrying 2 30-rd AR15/M4 magazines. While the two small concealed pockets at the waist are capable of carrying two smaller 15 round magazines each. With genuine, locking-flange YKK zippers and quality PRYM snaps, this pant is sure to help the user blend in, in almost any environment

5.11 #74290 Covert Cargo Pants (Khaki, 36-34) Review

I live in my old Covert Khakis, but they discontinued them a year ago, to my great dismay. My collection of half a dozen older pants is starting to get weary, so I was interested to see this latest version.

Fabric: the new stuff is significantly lighter weight. The old heavy fabric was quite hot in warm weather until it had been washed a couple of dozen times. While the new version will be cooler, it shows outlines of the stuff in your pockets more easily when you bend your leg or the wind blows the fabric against your skin. Also, the new stuff is a very tight weave. While 100% cotton, it has a slick feel like a finely woven bed sheet. I prefer the "canvas" look and feel of the old pants.

Pockets: they are still nice and deep and square bottomed (very easy to carry a pocket pistol like a P3-AT in a pocket holster), but they have the habit of dumping all the small contents onto the couch when you lie down - coins, keys etc. My old pants pockets did not do that.

Belt loops: the old pants had heavy loops and there was a single fat loop dead center in back, right where my spine hit it while driving. Since I usually wear a fanny pack, which adds additional mass there, it could get very uncomfortable on a really long road trip. These new pants have thinner loops, and there are TWO closely spaced ones in back, with nothing where your bones go. BTW, I am pretty skinny....

"Hidden" pockets: The old pants were truly covert. These are not really - the exposed stitching on the leg pockets yells "TACTICAL!!!" to me. I can live with it, but I much preferred the bland hidden pockets of version 1.

Fly snap: the old pants had two buttons, both of which would be gone by the third washing. The new pants have a single medium duty steel main snap and a small button on the extra inner flap. OK, we are getting there - why not two heavy duty snaps and then you never have to fumble or worry about the threads popping on that other button?

Crotch and fit: the old pants had a sewn-in crotch panel, these do not. They seem to fit the same. Baggy. They look fine when you are standing, but they bag when you sit down - it's the price you pay to be able to carry lots of stuff in your pockets. If you don't like baggy, buy Levis.

Zipper pulls and tabs (fabric extensions): The actual steel pulls are much larger than the tiny ones on the old pants. I prefer the old style for stealth. The fabric tabs are the same color and material as the pants, but I am going to cut mine off - they are too obvious sticking out in the breeze. If you must have rapid access to a hidden pocket, leave them on. If you plan to carry a passport or extra cash in those pockets, cut them off!

Sizing: I am between sizes so it's a little hard to find a good fit. A 32x32 is too snug in the waist and too short. A 34x32 is a little big in the waist and a hair short, while the 34x34 is a little long. Sigh. 5.11: PLEASE offer these pants in odd number sizes so I can order a 33x33!!!

Waist: I really prefer the older style with the hidden rubber stretch strap. The new visible elastic (corrugations) look really dorky in comparison, but at least they are hidden by your belt, if you wear one that is as wide as the loops.

Colors: if you carry a concealed weapon, pick a light color. As they wear, the pants develop light outlines around stuff in your pockets, just like blue jeans. If you have a dark color they will be too obvious. Most of my pants are khaki and they are fine in this regard.

Alternatives: Woolrich Elite Concealed Carry Chinos ($65) or Elite Discrete Pants ($30). I have no first hand experience with these - they seem to be a lot harder to find and the cheap ones are not available in khaki. If I can find a local store so I can see them in person, I might try the CC Chino....

These 5.11 pants are an excellent choice for comfortable, long wearing concealed carry of a pistol, or just "stuff"......

JD

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