5.11 APEX Pants Review - Tactical Pants - 5.11 Tactical

The 5.11 Apex Pants - amzn.to/2qIRKt7 - these tactical pants have probably been the most request pair of pants that I do a review on. They check most of the boxes of what people are looking for in a tactical pant - the are pretty streamlined, but can still hold a lot of gear. They're pretty lightweight, stretch, are super comfortable, and are still durable. The 5.11 Apex Pants should certainly be one that you consider.
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[@LastLineOfDefense]

Sorry, idk what happened to this video and the ghosting... I already uploaded it and deleted my original files, so unless I re-film and re-upload, it is what it is I guess. :(

[@anunez6092]

Last Line Of Defense great vid's man, I had lurked for so long before becoming a subscriber and look forward to your videos. In your opinion which of the different style of tactical pants that you have tried so far, would you say has a true or close to true slim fit as possible?

[@surfboylaney]

left leg cuff pocket; for mini throwing star, those things we need in a pinch.

[@johnwells6486]

I love these and the Stryke TDU pants. I work as a Correctional Officer and work at least 12 hours a day. The standard issue uniform is some unbranded baggy BDU type of pants while functional they were way to baggy for my taste and once I got these Instantly sold, tactical enough to carry all my shit while being light and comfortable. Bought 6 pairs total 4 for work and 2 for casual.

[@justinofboulder]

Bought a pair of the shorts in late August and have become my favorites. Thinking of trying the pants.....thanks for the video!

[@Rickie53]

Just took my apex pants off a little earlier. I like them, but I think my stryke pants are more comfortable. Both pairs of pants are great tho. I like to stick my extra pistol magazine in the back left mag pocket, especially since I do not use an IWB holster with a spare mag carrier.

[@defyzs7657]

apex are far better in hot weather, low vis is always a plus, and have articulated knees

[@larsjeger4346]

These are my favorite pants ever, now called the Ridge pant. I like a much more aggressive tapered leg than most, so I usually take them to a tailor and get them tapered from the knee down to a 14in circumference at the foot opening. Perfect for me, just the right amount of loose around the thigh and just the right amount of tight around the calf and ankle. Freedom of movement is great, and much reduced sound and wear from kicking the bottom hem. Plus this style of cut adds a very subtle cyberpunk techwear aesthetic quality

[@ajbriles3647]

Dude same! The newer Meridian pant are excellent as well. Fit is almost the exact same, just a little bit more low profile, a softer, lighter just as shell like material. Best pants I own and I only wear both exclusively. Everything in terms of pocket layout, material and aesthetic on both are top tier

[@jayonez137]

The 511 Apex are hands down my favorite EDC pants. I wear them every day. Got them in almost every color they offer.

[@icebmwpower]

Excellent review! Thumbs-up. The only one thing I didn't saw in your review was mentioning the back belt loop, which is great IMO.

[@blainenelson2319]

My new favorite pant, I wear these 5 days a week and can’t find anything I don’t like about them. I have Stryke’s that do nothing but hang out in the closet since I found the Apex.

[@jayg4mrusmc]

These are good pants! I wear them everyday for my work. I love cargo pants, but I'm turned off by the big flappy flaps that most cargo pants have for every day out in public wear. These pants are more technical and they don't scream tactical.

[@bill1.4all8]

Ha ha you finally made the review. I was hoping that you would enjoy them a little more. These are my go to pant for just about every situation. Love them for the summer time due to they are slightly in my opp cooler. I've hiked in these, city walking and church. Also I may add they due shed a fare amount of water. Thanks for the video's.

[@jamesshaw89]

Great review, looking through different pants now and this is helping a lot show the pros and cons of these pants

[@UHK-Reaper]

Apex are nice. My favorite are the fast tac for hot summer days and Stryker I wear year round.

[@HellYeahBigKev]

I've got these pants and they are very comfortable to wear. They have a fairly low waist band. I find that loading the pockets out feels very strange as the pants seem to be bouncing out everywhere. For me these trousers are for casual / office wear and trail hiking.

[@ryanrogers1226]

I agree with the rest on being one of my favorite KZbin channel. I wait for you to review items before I will buy them funny how I'm very happy with the items I buy. Great reviews and channel keep up the great work👍👍👍

[@mehtaabsinghsandhu4195]

Vertx delta stretch is my personal favourite as well.

[@charleyarchuleta4932]

That leg spot at the base of the leg is for my hip cannon that runs parallel to my right leg. So I don’t get abrasions.

[@enricopascual3605]

I think they put two handcuff key pockets because if you are handcuffed from behind you can reach for the key on back handcuff key pocket and if you are handcuffed on your front, you reach for the key on your left leg. sorry for my grammar. i"m not that good in English.

[@marshallprs24]

go to tactical distributors and try the carlos rey 2.1 tactical pants....i love them

[@pdizzle_1776]

I still love the 5.11 Stryke pant features the best but I'll have to give these a try. Great review, I've been waiting for it.

[@tyronewalker5764]

Got to check them out, I purchase mine from L.A Police Gear.

[@glockinmypocket9623]

So, I think you should try out the LAPD pants now that you've tried all the expensive guys. I have the Apex and the 5.11 Taclite's, and I honestly enjoy my LAPG Operator's better.

[@jaybusy04]

Hidden pocket is usually for a hand cuff key...or for what ever you want

[@6097map]

Have you thought about reviewing the Kuhl renegade pants. I have been seeing a good number of Kuhl pants at the range.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Kuhl pants seem to have fewer pockets up high / up front than I like - but I'll look through their models and see if there are maybe some that'd be a better fit for me.

[@carlyoung8657]

are these the only ones 511 has with zipper cargo pockets

[@arkangelsklucifer]

John McClane would love this pants. Hidden pocket would be for his favorite zippo lighter/cigarette pack.

[@semper7717]

I agree with this video that this is no doubt one of the best pants I own. The waist line is nicely trimmed/flexible and comfortable with plenty of room in the legs for movements. I like the pocket options and the construction seems very sturdy. I bought a pair in the battle Brown and they look great. My only drawback is the inseam. If you are like me and need a 31" inseam (which most companies don't make) then you'll have to see a tailor. I like my pants to fit just right and not a big fan of too much bunched up material at the ankle. I got it in a 30" inseam, but after a quick wash it was a bit too short. Wearing it with my Safariland one-trap holster at the range caused my pant leg to rise too high. If you are about my size (5'9"), then get the 32" inseam and maybe get it trimmed. Other than that, great pair of pants.

[@semper7717]

Oh I forgot to mention. Don't count so much on the water repellent feature. You're going to get soaked.

[@Tripledigit0922]

Great review. Should probably zip it up though 😂

[@wolffinn2306]

Do you have any of the tru-spec pants to review? Ive been debating on them but wanna see what you think of them also

[@renegade7493]

have the ridge line, there awesome pants. thanks for vid.

[@OneZeroTw0]

AND you have a Dangerous But Good shirt on! Right on brother!!

[@kimoclyde]

It's all fun and games until someone walks in on your watching this video when you're unbuckling your belt. Doh!

[@Danko88]

keep hearing about kuhl pants , any plans on reviewing any in the future.

[@bobbycorazzini7036]

Have you tried the 5.11 jeans yet! I saw some shot show reviews on them but nobody was wearing them...

[@mrmendoza33]

Please review your Magpaul wallet! Looking for a new wallet.

[@V0100643]

Could you please review the Grip6 minimalist belt?

[@adaptivesolutions1821]

Would you possibly want to do a pant review on the Triple Aught Design Recon RS or AC pant? I have been using them for a while now and they quickly became my favorite everyday pant. I train and practice in their Force 10 RS pants that are great as well. Thanks for the awesome content brother.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Adaptive Solutions I've been meaning to get my hands on some TAD clothing, as I've heard nothing but great things.

[@dougo753]

I just sent back a pair of the TAD AC Recon pants yesterday. TAD makes awesome clothes but sometimes they fit me very strange. The AC Recon pant legs were HUGE! If your thighs AND calves are the same size as your waist then you will like them, very MC Hammer. I was surprised they were much baggier than the Force 10 AC cargo version or even a pair of 5.11 Stryke pants (Same size order and I compared them side by side). Another cool but weird fitting product they make is the Shag master hoodie. It is too bulky to wear under anything but they made it crazy short so every shirt you wear under it will hang out below. It barely covers your belt on a pair of jeans and rides up when you sit down. I went with a medium and the sleeve are okay and I am darn near swimming in the body of it so I know a large would be way too big every where else but the length, odd. I love their Ranger LT Hoodie as well as a few other products they make but it has been very hit or miss for me with my body type. No question about their quality though, I have put their Force 10 AC pants through hell which includes a few Go Ruck events and they still look like brand new.

[@robertop.6053]

Hi, would love to see a review of the KUIU Tiburon Pant 👍

[@refrigerationtechnology7858]

Hey you make a iwb holster for the glock 30 with olight baldr mini ?

[@katasiapa]

What's the LENGTH of the pants ?

[@ThetrueKorean]

Are these pants more slim than the ABR pro pants?

[@full_metal2452]

Warm weather is apon us. Do you have recommendations for shorts and your aiwb carry?

[@ChefAlexSocci]

Why dont you review some arcteryx leaf pants? All ive seen ya buy are 5.11's!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I've done and will do other brands - 5.11s are just the most requested. While I like Arcteryx clothing for the most part - even a gear whore like myself can't easily justify a $500 pair of pants... I had a hard enough time pulling the trigger on my $250 Crye Precisions...

[@massielencarnacion8682]

Where can I get those Jean's in 28 by 28 size please

[@billyjoejimbob848]

back to school pants

[@artrainger]

Have you reviewed any Kitanica pants?

[@373737bandit]

How is the Magpul wallet working

[@kenmorrison1725]

have you tried Pentagon pants?

[@Damen0530]

Thanks

[@maxs8190]

Levi's blue jean pant review

[@oscrm1760]

5.11 or vertx

[@Jp-uu5hl]

do make anything for a Sig p320?

[@d.kennedy7627]

Fly boy!

[@robleo69]

Of the 511s which is the slimmest fitting ?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

First Last the Defender Flex Slim

[@rudeboyskinhead]

are these available in fat guy sizes?

[@bobotheclown8919]

MIGUEL BUSTILLOS look at the Stryke pants from 5.11 in each style for the stretch material in fat kid sizes

[@nathanjones1209]

Do the pant size match the size jeans you wear?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

They do!

[@nathanjones1209]

Last Line Of Defense great. I know most pants go with actual pants size, some with dress pants size. Which are two different sizes for me.

[@willie.j4098]

GOT AT 4 LEAST DEFFERNT COLER OF THEM

[@jorges2000]

I own a bunch of 5.11 gear......but no pants

[@Paganmensch]

How tall are you?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Paganmensch I'm 5'10 and around 175

[@b4ds33d]

McLovin got lasik.

[@hussss3934]

You

[@KYblur2u]

why are your hands turning so red?

[@MrMountain707]

It's for coke, not a key.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

I have some ripstop hiking pants that I got ten years ago and they just don't make 'em like that anymore. All the pants today are too friggin tight and tapered like they are for metrosexual queers.

[@kennedy1191]

Why would a nerd make a tactical pence video ?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Stop hurting my feelings, you big macho Man. 😭

[@austinfulmer982]

First!!!

[@FUCKTARDMcCOY]

The pockets are for knives!!

[@jmhm17]

I bought these at a 5.11 store in person, and got the whole run down on these pants. The pocket in the pant leg cuff is another hidden hand cuff key. These pants were designed for undercover ops in warm climates (they are fine in the cold too, I wore mine all winter), thats why theres a hidden flex cuff slot, and 2 hidden hand cuff key slots. By far the most conferrable pants I have ever worn in my life, the crotch and seat are very roomy yet not bulky. the entire crotch is spandex so your crotch can breath and it dosnt pinch. you can hold a lot of gear on these with out them pulling down (I have a 5.11 Trainer belt 1.5") - very secure fit, all the cargo pockets are divided and designed to hold rifle magazines, and support is evenly distributed. Worth every penny in my opinion. Also the size is spot on, whatever your size is, order these in them - all 5.11 pants are true size, I havnt had an issue yet with my size being different in different styles.

[@danielfrey2884]

This is easily becoming my favorite channel on KZbin. Great work man.

[@hidesitemg]

Daniel Frey same man

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Thanks guys, appreciate the support!

[@mariodeangelis7153]

LLOD just made me my custom appendix holster. One word. AWESOME!!! ITS SO COMFORTABLE. Great holster for my CCW.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Mario DeAngelis glad you're liking it!

[@mixflip]

I love these pants. I were the navy blue version everyday on duty so they are used a lot on the streets of Vegas. I've tried various pants and these are my favorite. As a matter of fact I just bought a pair for off duty just because the cargo pockets are dang near invisible which I love.

[@oneknuckledeep]

I live in Vegas and wondered about how hot these pants are compared to other 5.11 pants. Want to buy them for them for a certain hot climate that im deployed in.

[@finalflamevtg]

These are my favorite pants, I have them in 3 different colors , super comfy and they just work. I love the low profile cargo, You can barely tell they are even there. Great vid mike!

[@feidtublec]

Can i ask you if they shrink a bit when you wash them?

[@daggermeister76]

Great video. I have been wearing the 5.11 stryke pants for 5 years now and love them. One of the best features to me is that the cargo pockets don't ride below the knee. Nothing worse than putting something heavy in the cargo pocket and having it rub against my calf all day. Are the Apex cargo pockets above the knee as well? Thanks and keep up the great reviews!

[@gymtard]

Any chance of a short video discussing what kind of fitness stuff you are into also. I think fitness is pretty important to self defense and would like to see your take on it.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

gymtard this gets asked a fair amount, I'll think about tossing it into a vlog type video, possibly.

[@dusbus2384]

32x32? do you even lift bro?

[@pfknob]

Not only is this a great tactical pant, but it is an amazing traveling pant, especially for traveling on a plane. Verrrrry comfortable and non-descrip so as to maintain a low profile. Fabric stretches and very cool.

[@76Stankfinger]

The 511 apex are my favorite pair of pants. After watching your defender flex video, I went to the 511 store to try them out. I ended up buying two pairs of the apex instead. I'm waiting for the straight leg version of the defenders. Your videos are great sir. Thanks for your time.

[@Fate-tv.]

The APEX pant is issued to CIA field operatives for a low vis tactical pant. The hidden pocket in the leg is a handcuff key pocket as well. We just released the Capital pant in the 5.11 Jacksonville store. Basically a new version of the APEX. Check them out!

[@winstonwedderburn4245]

Being a former Marine MP I've worn probably "every" tactical pant on the market. For functionality, price and fit; LAPG Atlas pants and the BFE stretch pants beats them all.

[@christopherkryszak6565]

Their new BFE stretch pants are great, I just wish they had a teflon coating

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Hidden Hand Cuff Key configuration, Hell yeah, sign me UP.

[@mikedimond8816]

When have you been wrongfully detained by law enforcement before? My buddie was joking about using it when he bolts from the squad car after his first dui arrested to come

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

@@mikedimond8816 The Hidden HC Key is not to be used with Legitimate Law Enforcement engagements and or detainment(s).

[@thebronzetoo]

I've been wearing these for work and off-time and I LOVE them!! They're the most comfortable pants I've worn and they're low-profile.

[@mozzberg590]

Check out the Wrangler Riggs pants. Although they are not technically "tactical", they serve that role well.

[@fasree7]

need some more data - your height and weight against the 32-size of the pants.. please :)

[@rayc2200]

According to LLOD that he had stated in some of videos, his physical stats are as follows: height: 5 feet 10 inches tall, weight: 180 pounds, and pants size: 32 waist by 32 length.

[@stevegarrett8124]

Leg pocket in the cuff is for handcuff as well. FYI

[@Thamac15]

Best damn pant there is! Love them!!!

[@numbertoopencil55]

Woot! Great work and thanks for the time, effort, humor, and style. Cheers!

[@Itsmeetc]

I've got these pants in a 36/36 which is my usual size but the Apex is really baggy. The worst problem though is that I like to wear by belt pretty tight and that causes these pants to bunch up a heap. It's kind of a shame because otherwise I really like the pants.

[@DistortedLinds]

No humor about the crotch shot? GOD BLESS YOU! No humor in an informative video, that’s what’s up

[@allenjami3894]

Hi i watch your Vlog, love your reviews ... my queries is i am between 31 to 32 waist and i normally wear size 32 for my pants, recently I bought the 5.11 Stryke pants in 32 waist but it was a little lose, so should I go for size 31 or 32 in the 5.11 Apex pants please suggest, looking forward to it 🙏

[@SidAuteur]

They're not the Ridge pant and they're not durable. The fabric rips if you give it a dirty look and the stitching comes apart all by itself.

[@jaggerdouga8871]

The hidden pockets are most likely for escape and evasion tools

[@lons5472]

Being a Veteran, that Gig line is killing me, lol. Nice review though thanks.

[@razor24actual44]

Tactical pocket fot flashlight and yactical phone..hmmmm....

[@huntera625]

I knew I recognized you from somewhere. You were on randomfrankp's room tour projects. Badass pc setup. Cool channel you got here man.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Haha yeah, I had a few people tell me that - I didn't about it at all - guess he just found that gallery online.

[@joethompson4805]

Would love to see a video discussing AR pistols and the different rules and regulations that's are involved with owning/building one.

[@silviosantapaola2825]

build an sbr, be a man

[@thatWASdum328]

anybody know of a good taper fit tactical pant, can’t stand this goofy loose fitting shit

[@timd5597]

I'm new to appendix carry would you up size waste measurement?

[@ed00001]

would these work well with a fully decked out battle belt?

[@alansmith1766]

Pants as in plural.not PANT as in singular. A pair of pants

[@jfree2739]

Hi i have problem with blown crotch jeans. googled, reddited and quora-ed and found 5.11 pants for its durability for my despatch job using motorcycle. Just wanna find out a last question about which pant is more suitable for me mostly riding bike and walking alot everyday under hot sun and passing rains. Apex or stryke? Cheers

[@grizzmax]

I don't get it. Why would anyone want to hide a hand cuff key?