5.11 Defender Flex Pants - functional casual

[@SarasotaTim]

Really appreciate you modeling at the end of your videos and these pants would not be for me only because of the way they look on compared to other types of jeans. Love the tactical pants videos and how they look on.

[@1111aaa2222]

Good review. The only reviewer I have seen who measure pocket depth.

[@SnareMan]

1111aaa2222 thanks. I try and be as thorough as possible. I figure someone might benefit from pocket measurements if they have some specific needs they're wondering about so I throw them in

[@kelchubordnor864]

A little about myself. I suffer from a severe back condition which means I struggle to wear any trousers other than the 5.11 brand. In fact the rip stop tech is what works for me as I don’t have to wear a belt. I discovered the defender pants courtesy of one of these you tube videos. I literally had to throw out all my work trousers and replace with 5.11 as well as wearing the Stryke pants as casual wear. The defender pants are great because I still don’t need a belt and quite honestly I love telling people they aren’t 5,11 jeans as such. Quite expensive in the uk but I still bought 2 pairs as they are so comfortable. I literally won’t and don’t wear any other brand as I am so happy with 5.11. I’m not a soldier or policeman etc I work in an office but these pants are 100% suitable for anybody to wear.

[@SnareMan]

I agree - they are super comfortable and functional

[@kelchubordnor864]

SnareMan thanks. I was introduced to the 5.11 brand by a friend who loves the gear.

[@RideAlongside]

Well done. Whenever i need new belts or pants, I head to your channel first.

[@SnareMan]

Ride Alongside thanks for the kind words! :-)

[@RideAlongside]

You've earned it my friend! Keep up the good work.

[@justinpiatt9591]

I agree. He is very thorough.

[@SnareMan]

Thanks Justin!

[@jouwenlee7829]

I was searching for Condor Cipher Jeans review and stumbled upon your review. Best tactical jeans review! I had the two in your review except the dark wash one. Comfortable and great fitting on me. Thanks.

[@SnareMan]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you liked the review

[@JoeyIngles]

Solid review. Thanks for the No bs.

[@SnareMan]

Thanks!

[@deaconnyte9748]

One of the best video reviews of this pant - good job, thumbs up !

[@SnareMan]

Thanks Deacon!

[@p.richter9592]

Nice video. Like the Defender Flex. Like the Panerai as well 😉👍🏻🇳🇴

[@SnareMan]

Thanks!!

[@victor_gradinaru]

The 5.11 Defender Flex pants (the ones in a single shade, not the jeans) seem to be the very first pair of 5.11 pants that can actually be stepped up on the formality scale, and be dressed up with a nice white shirt and a v-neck sweater, especially if they are in the volcanic color. Great review, I really enjoyed watching it.

[@SnareMan]

Thanks Victor! I agree. I've worn the volcanic ones in semi-dressy occasions and they pass very well as normal pants.

[@victor_gradinaru]

Totally, I'm considering getting a pair myself, sometime soon. Happy Holidays!

[@SnareMan]

Same to you! :-)

[@danb1805]

Thanks for the video from Australia! Helped me decide my next work pants. Cheers

[@SnareMan]

You're welcome! Glad it helped. :-)

[@SPRMarksman]

Very nice video, you're always informative and no bs. Keep it up!

[@SnareMan]

Thanks!!

[@theogohioan1633]

Just picked up 3 pairs of the pants for $20 each in my local 5.11 store.

[@SnareMan]

Wow, that's a heck of a deal!

[@mikhael7949]

How did you get them for that price??? Either you switched the price tag or you have a friend that works there.

[@fanpandatastic]

@@mikhael7949 they're on sale on the website right now for $23

[@TheAussieGrunt]

$100 in Australia!

[@mozzberg590]

I love these pants, LOVE

[@SnareMan]

Do you have a pair? Straight leg or slim fit?

[@realcowboy7524]

My question is why don't they have the coin pocket on both sides bc when you do a mag reload most people will use their left hand to place it into the gun that is in your right hand. Good video and great product 👍

[@Mike-cu6gk]

The color bleeds like crazy on the blue jeans. I washed them on their own twice before I wore them, and good thing I did . Otherwise excellent jeans I do recommend them.

[@SnareMan]

I haven't had that problem with mine.

[@atiradorfclass]

Thanks for the review. I just wish the coin pocket be on the LEFT side, so I could use to put a spare pistol magazine and use it when needed. As it is on the right side, for a right hand shooter is not viable to reload the pistol from there. Also the rear pocket could have a security flap to avoid wallet or cellphone to get out when seat or fall.

[@SnareMan]

Good point. Although I suppose you could just put it in the rear pocket . They could put some flaps inside the pockets like Vertx does with their pants to help keep the wallet in. Putting flaps over the pockets though would take away from the "normal pant look" that they are going for with them.

[@jarredspurlock]

check out the tactical distributor stand your ground jeans. they have coin pockets on both sides.

[@MarkSamurai5]

Defender flex jeans are awesome!

[@SnareMan]

I agree!

[@TheFlyingotto]

I think it’s time you do an overall review of all your favorite pants and why. That would be great.

[@SnareMan]

Part of the problem is that there is no perfect pair and that each pant has good features that another does have, but you can't find all the good features in 1 pair. LAPG is designing a new pair of pants and asked for opinions so I sent them a looooong list of what I thought would be useful design features. We'll see how it comes out.

[@TheFlyingotto]

That's what i meant, a review of your all favorite features in all the pants. A colossal pant review!

[@ras_milt2068]

Nice video. Haven't seen any reviews about these pairs of pants with the comparision between 2 styles as well the leg opening measurement. Help me to choose the Defender Flex Straight in Burnt. Keep it up!

[@SnareMan]

Thanks!

[@garrett4971]

I wear a 32 waist. Should I get true to size for IWB carry for a Glock 19, or will it be too tight?

[@SnareMan]

I wear 32s and get the 32s but for IWB I might go up a size

[@reasonableguy9090]

Hi from Australia. Really good review!

[@SnareMan]

Thanks mate!

[@tacticalveterinarian]

Great video and discussion!

[@SnareMan]

Thanks!

[@redMhood]

HI! very nice video, I am trying to decide if I should buy the 32 or 30 wide and 32 or 30 lenght. Those pants are 32*30 how tall are you and what are your waist mesurement?

[@sablebush]

I don't know if I was dreaming this but have you seen any pants that have a pouch for conceal and carry in the back of the waistband? Thank you! Enjoy your videos!

[@SnareMan]

Thanks! I haven't seen anything like that . I think a small of the back holster is kind of a bad place to carry though. Lots of ways for that to go bad unless you are in a "slow gun fight".

[@feidtublec]

The fit and the overall features of the jean are great. The seams and the dye on the other hand (dark wash, i think) look awful, and remind those of a very tacky working pant (in my opinion). The problem is that you don't want to look that way, if you're looking for concealement.

[@vonshango6311]

youre calling them all defender flex, but one is denim 10oz jeans 76% cotton vs 8.8oz burnt twill 66% cotton. they seem pretty different. which colors have run in warm wash? all darker?

[@SnareMan]

They are actually all doing pretty well. I can still wear the charcoal ones as sort of dress pants

[@KevinJohn556]

What’s nice about these pants is.... nothing just like their shoes I can’t get them and they don’t like answering questions by email phone or Facebook. I wear a size 42 and buy a 44 to accommodate my guns, 511 does not offer anything larger than a size 40.

[@Dante-fk3ku]

Great review thank you. Not liking the strips under front pockets. And only two extra pockets? Not worth the price. Not getting these. Thanks again

[@SnareMan]

You mean the stripes on the jeans? They are pretty common on jeans these days, but I understand if some aren't thrilled by them and would prefer a more traditional jean style. I'd be fine with them either way I suppose.

[@fallbrookdave]

At 3:11 when demonstrating stretch, the side stitching looks to be pulling apart. The blue jean version has ugly stitching and bleach bars.

[@SnareMan]

I haven't noticed any problems with the stitching wearing them. The looks of the jeans are subjective. I don't mind them, but some might not like the faded parts. The darker jeans don't have those though. I consider them my "dressy" jeans. :-)

[@romemd]

The look great but I called 5.11 and the length is only 36 inches so it won't fit most people 6'2'' and over, unless you have short legs. So for all you guys 6'2'' and over forget it.

[@gummybear41283]

go to Destination XL

[@dt7037]

I enjoy your pant reviews and like you I am short 5’8”. I

[@dt7037]

I know there is no perfect pant but if you could only choose 1 or 2 for every day civilian non tactical use what would they be? That might make a great video your top 3....

[@SnareMan]

@@dt7037 Thanks David. If you want to avoid the ripstop look then these and the Apex pants are one of the few that have great functionality but don't look overly tactical. These don't look tactical at all and the Apex to slightly with the cargo pocket, but they can go under the radar with no rip stop, especially if you get them in a normal color as opposed to coyote

[@dt7037]

Thanks so much for the prompt reply. Defender flex and Apex were my top 2 choices. I’ve tried the Apex and they fit great and I’m hoping the cargo pocket will work for my cell phone which I like to use on the left side, much easier to access especially when driving. I just felt the Apex had some features I really didn’t need, i.e. handcuff key etc. Also Apex were a little pricey and trying to avoid cargo pockets. I may need to give both a try to determine which works best for me. Any other cost effective options would be appreciated, and again thanks for your feedback and really like your regular guy perspective on all your reviews!!!

[@SnareMan]

@@dt7037 I carry my Galaxy S9+ in the left cargo pocket and it works well. And in the rear "mag" pocket of the defender flex pants which also works surprisingly well. I think I have totally forgotten about the hand cuff key thing right after I did the review on them. It's not like it gets in the way wearing them or anything like that. I guess you have to decide if you want the utility of the cargo pocket or the look or not having one. LAPG is supposed to be coming out with some every day type pants, but I've been hearing that since January from them so I'm not sure when they will finally come out. They will certainly be cost effective. Glad you like the reviews. Thanks for watching! :-)

[@dt7037]

If I may ask what are your favorites?

[@davidjd123]

What watch are u wearing

[@Corsair8X]

Nobody reviews pants as well as you.

[@tarikbena6694]

Is very well

[@SnareMan]

Thanks!

[@mynintendo]

Are these low rise or medium rise?

[@SnareMan]

I'd say low to medium

[@SnareMan]

Definitely not high

[@zajikarilam7001]

Too bad my size is always out of stock

[@SnareMan]

what size are you?

[@zajikarilam7001]

@@SnareMan 32X30

[@SnareMan]

@@zajikarilam7001 that's my size. They usually have it in stock

[@zajikarilam7001]

@@SnareMan I guess that's just my bad luck ^^ Thanks, man!

[@zajikarilam7001]

Ah one more thing. Is this true to size? My waist is 88cm. I usually wear 32 pants. Don’t know how about this