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.
@1111aaa22226 жыл бұрын
Good review. The only reviewer I have seen who measure pocket depth.
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
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
@kelchubordnor8644 жыл бұрын
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.
@SnareMan4 жыл бұрын
I agree - they are super comfortable and functional
@kelchubordnor8644 жыл бұрын
SnareMan thanks. I was introduced to the 5.11 brand by a friend who loves the gear.
@RideAlongside6 жыл бұрын
Well done. Whenever i need new belts or pants, I head to your channel first.
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
Ride Alongside thanks for the kind words! :-)
@RideAlongside6 жыл бұрын
You've earned it my friend! Keep up the good work.
@justinpiatt95916 жыл бұрын
I agree. He is very thorough.
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Justin!
@jouwenlee78295 жыл бұрын
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.
@SnareMan5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Glad you liked the review
@JoeyIngles2 жыл бұрын
Solid review. Thanks for the No bs.
@SnareMan2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@deaconnyte97485 жыл бұрын
One of the best video reviews of this pant - good job, thumbs up !
@SnareMan5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Deacon!
@p.richter95926 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Like the Defender Flex. Like the Panerai as well 😉👍🏻🇳🇴
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@victor_gradinaru6 жыл бұрын
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.
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Victor! I agree. I've worn the volcanic ones in semi-dressy occasions and they pass very well as normal pants.
Thanks for the video from Australia! Helped me decide my next work pants. Cheers
@SnareMan5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it helped. :-)
@SPRMarksman6 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, you're always informative and no bs. Keep it up!
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@theogohioan16334 жыл бұрын
Just picked up 3 pairs of the pants for $20 each in my local 5.11 store.
@SnareMan4 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's a heck of a deal!
@mikhael79494 жыл бұрын
How did you get them for that price??? Either you switched the price tag or you have a friend that works there.
@fanpandatastic3 жыл бұрын
@@mikhael7949 they're on sale on the website right now for $23
@TheAussieGrunt3 жыл бұрын
$100 in Australia!
@mozzberg5906 жыл бұрын
I love these pants, LOVE
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
Do you have a pair? Straight leg or slim fit?
@realcowboy75244 жыл бұрын
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-cu6gk5 жыл бұрын
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.
@SnareMan5 жыл бұрын
I haven't had that problem with mine.
@atiradorfclass6 жыл бұрын
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.
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
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.
@jarredspurlock6 жыл бұрын
check out the tactical distributor stand your ground jeans. they have coin pockets on both sides.
@MarkSamurai56 жыл бұрын
Defender flex jeans are awesome!
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@TheFlyingotto6 жыл бұрын
I think it’s time you do an overall review of all your favorite pants and why. That would be great.
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheFlyingotto6 жыл бұрын
That's what i meant, a review of your all favorite features in all the pants. A colossal pant review!
@ras_milt20686 жыл бұрын
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!
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@garrett4971 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I wear 32s and get the 32s but for IWB I might go up a size
@reasonableguy90906 жыл бұрын
Hi from Australia. Really good review!
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@tacticalveterinarian6 жыл бұрын
Great video and discussion!
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@redMhood6 жыл бұрын
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?
@sablebush6 жыл бұрын
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!
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
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".
@feidtublec3 жыл бұрын
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.
@vonshango63115 жыл бұрын
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?
@SnareMan5 жыл бұрын
They are actually all doing pretty well. I can still wear the charcoal ones as sort of dress pants
@KevinJohn5566 жыл бұрын
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-fk3ku6 жыл бұрын
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
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
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.
@fallbrookdave5 жыл бұрын
At 3:11 when demonstrating stretch, the side stitching looks to be pulling apart. The blue jean version has ugly stitching and bleach bars.
@SnareMan5 жыл бұрын
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. :-)
@romemd6 жыл бұрын
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.
@gummybear412836 жыл бұрын
go to Destination XL
@dt70375 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your pant reviews and like you I am short 5’8”. I
@dt70375 жыл бұрын
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....
@SnareMan5 жыл бұрын
@@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
@dt70375 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@SnareMan5 жыл бұрын
@@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! :-)
@dt70375 жыл бұрын
If I may ask what are your favorites?
@davidjd1236 жыл бұрын
What watch are u wearing
@Corsair8X6 жыл бұрын
Nobody reviews pants as well as you.
@tarikbena66946 жыл бұрын
Is very well
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mynintendo6 жыл бұрын
Are these low rise or medium rise?
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
I'd say low to medium
@SnareMan6 жыл бұрын
Definitely not high
@zajikarilam70014 жыл бұрын
Too bad my size is always out of stock
@SnareMan4 жыл бұрын
what size are you?
@zajikarilam70014 жыл бұрын
@@SnareMan 32X30
@SnareMan4 жыл бұрын
@@zajikarilam7001 that's my size. They usually have it in stock
@zajikarilam70014 жыл бұрын
@@SnareMan I guess that's just my bad luck ^^ Thanks, man!
@zajikarilam70014 жыл бұрын
Ah one more thing. Is this true to size? My waist is 88cm. I usually wear 32 pants. Don’t know how about this