Comfortable But Questionable Durability - Propper Kinetic Pants Review

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Tactical.
Law Enforcement.
Military.
Outdoors.
Today is the review of the Propper Men's Kinetic Pant.
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Link : www.propper.com/propper-kinet...
Price : $55 retail
Weight : 1lb 6oz
Colors : Gray, Black, Olive, Coyote, Navy Blue, etc
Waist Sizes : 28 to 56 - I have seen larger sizes on other web sites but this is what was labelled on the Propper Web Site
Inseam : 30 - 37
These are what I refer to as Duty Pants; used mainly by law enforcements, fire, ems, rescue and with some military applications. Of course, I’m not law enforcement and I’m not military so I am speaking of these pants from an everyday joe and outdoorsman. You may be asking yourself why and the answer is simple;
1 - Propper thought that they would make great outdoor pants and sent these to me to review.
2 Because of the materials they are a good fit for hiking, backpacking etc.
3 I like tactical gear and clothing as that is my general style so the pants work well with me in general.
PROPPER’s Kinetic™ Pants keep you moving wherever duty takes you. Built from rugged ripstop fabric with revolutionary NEXstretch two-way mechanical stretch. A gusseted crotch enhances range of motion for dynamic mobility. DWR (Durable Water Resistant) treated to repel dirt and moisture. Other features include a gripper waistband, cargo pockets with internal divider and wider belt loops with badge/sunglasses tabs.
6.5 oz 79% polyester / 21% cotton ripstop NEXStretch® fabric w/ DWR
NEXstretch 2-way mechanical stretch
Durable and rugged ripstop fabric with integrated stretch
Gusseted crotch for ease of movement
DWR (Durable Water Resistant) treatment to repel dirt and moisture
Gripper waistband
Metal button waistband closure
Ambidextrous pocket configuration
Cargo pockets with internal divider
Wider belt loops with badge/sunglasses tabs
straight leg with loose fit.
Pros :
True to Size
The stretch waist helps with more of a "custom" fit. I have a very muscular lower half, and these pants are very comfortable with plenty of room everywhere without being baggy.
They stretch very well. The elastic is strong enough to keep the pants up, but gives enough for comfort when bending, squatting, or kneeling.
Anyway, these pants are excellent. Well-made, very comfortable, many pockets to separate my EDC stuff. Concealed carry is very
comfortable in these pants with the stretch waist band and such. Very good looking. The price is not bad for what you get.
Like the 5.11 stryke pants but less expensive.
The grippy waist does a good job of keeping your shirt tucked in…that means no adjusting which is something that I have actually noticed. Honestly I didn’t think I would care but I have noticed that I am not having to do it like I normally do with other pants.
Cons :
About the only con that I have with these pants is that I do have concerns with the durability of the material; after very little use I have a number of holes developing
These pants do tend to run a bit long; you may have to get them hemmed.
All in all I like these pants and I have enjoyed wearing them. No, they will not replace my Fjallravens as they simply are not of the same level of strength….but they don’t have to be at this price. For $50 I can’t complain.. Fjallraven cost around $100 more than these pants. For a regular guy who is working, doing average hiking and outdooring I think you will be pleased with these pants in general. Comfortable. Breathable. Good lucks. “Tactical”
Not sure tough….if you need super tough, start saving your pennies and get some Fjallraven Trousers.
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[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Who is ready for another overnight adventure? Friday! - Luke

[@volker2714]

I definitely am! Looking forward to that one. :)

[@wanderingaloudwithmark3057]

Would like to see another winter overnighter. Doing research on cold weather /snow camping. Keep them coming.

[@joetexas1546]

yay

[@hicks1666]

surely the best and cheapest most rugged survival pants you can get is to simply strip off and start wrapping your entire lower half in gorilla tape, I've been wearing my pair for 3 months solid now and they're just sooooo comfy, the only problem with them was the fact that i had to perform surgery upon myself to fit myself with a colostomy and urostomy bag, now its all plain sailing.

[@scottanthony1616]

TheOutdoorGearReview, I can't wait to see another overnight adventure, maybe to the secret location you and Suzie went to, but hurry, remember I can't wait. 😂😂😂😂 God bless you and your Family always. 🇺🇸🦃

[@charlesdeens8927]

Excellent review. You cover everything one would want to know. You're one of the few KZbinrs I feel I can trust for an honest review. Keep up the great content.

[@EddieLeal]

I'm retired military. Have worn a uniform most of my life. I bought a pair of these pants because I love the cargo pockets foe the amount of gear I carry around daily. I love 'em! They dry fairly quickly. Will be investing in more of these pants. They are worth the investment.

[@viz.on7]

Finally some budget friendly product, plus fits bigger sizes... Thanks for sharing, looks great!

[@barrywebber100]

Very good review thanks Luke! Best wishes.

[@dcompiler]

Hey Luke, I noticed your OV jacket. I've been keeping my eye on that jacket since they announced it. I hope a review is coming up soon? Much love to you, Susie and your kids :) Thanks for the honest reviews.

[@RV-ardvark]

Luke, I like the Tru-Spec 24/7 Tactical pants. They offer all of the same features as the Proper pants with only a slightly different pocket configuration. The regular price on the Tru-Spec pants are about the same as Proper, but they are often on sale at various merchants for $32-$35. I see others have mentioned LA Police Gear pants. I own a number of those and they offer an even better value, but slightly less quality, in my opinion.

[@CM-ef8fu]

Thank you for this review!

[@nzoactiveoutdoors3250]

Great review on every specs and usage of a pant. Interesting and educational as We are developing an outdoor pant for same minded people so we could had some features that hikers love to find in a pant ! ;) -Thank you

[@TheP0STMAN]

I’ve been wearing these pants for the past year. I work as a manager at the usps and they have held up beautifully. With regards to the fraying, I have noticed a little, but all I did was took a lighter and removed those frays and have not had any issues since. Also, I was able to find my pants for around $30 each off of Amazon and I got 2 pair. I will be ordering more of these pants in different colors.

[@destinysdiaries]

Awesome review thank you

[@marvinstone5870]

I wear a different style of proper pants everyday. They have been doing a great job for me. I have had them for over six months.

[@dr.eckfink1948]

My favorite pants are the Helikon Tex UTP (Urban Tactical Pants). Great for outdoors. Not the cheapest, but worth the price. Take a look on it! Greetings from Germany. Love your videos!

[@MrAsshole41]

Have plenty of people sharing with you on The Gear Review’s Facebook page. Would defiantly check with the people sharing with you and say hello to them.

[@alexanderweaver9182]

I have two pairs of LAPG Operator pants and a pair of 5.11 pants with the knee inserts. I found the 5.11's at Goodwill for just under five bucks and they still had a price tag attached. All three pants are very comfortable. The operator pants have lasted me two years now and show very little sign of wear. I paid $30 for each of the operator pants. However, like you, I wear shorts well into my winter hikes and don long johns (Nike) should it be necessary. My hiking shorts are by Columbia and I love them for the comfort factor. Another option are my And 1 sports pants with the cargo pockets and they are lightweight, quick drying (wicks well) and are just super comfortable. They double as my work out pants at the gym. I am a miser when it comes to expenditures on outdoor gear and apparel. I cannot justify spending over $100 except for hiking boots and shoes (and ski boots). Much of my gear is military surplus and bargains from ebay, Goodwill and yard sales. It's amazing what you can find if you're patient and willing to search. Just this past summer I found a 12-ft Emotion kayak for $50. I had to buy a new paddle at a Dick's sidewalk sale for $20.

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

props for directly calling out 5.11 lol

[@Bushmanschool]

Nice video thank you

[@sgtcrabfat]

Tried a variant of these, weak point on MY pair was the zipper, loss of teeth so need new zip, also mine had shallow pockets and a tight fit, I would now say "Try before you buy". ps my 5.11 dont have these issues but are heavy for summer wear, 5.11 seem to be better quality than the Facebook specials I have once tried, I have learnt.

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

I just got a pair, 32-32 Olive stretch/Flex Fit off Primary Arms on sale for $30 & the Propper OD Green/ flip for camo "uni $8 stiff belt." Great for Conceal Carry! Very comfortable & waterproofed because of the material & the way it's stiched .. I wear mine out on the town & outdoors in stickers & barbwire. No tears, etc.. Definitely true to size. I normally wear a 32-34 with my boots but they only had 32-32 & these fit really good with my boots. These lightweight stretchy pants has pockets everywhere, non that really fit my Note 10+ very well. I burned off my loose threads. Stains wash out easily also.

[@Two_Bravo]

I was recently (early 2022) issued these pants as a police officer. So far they have been very comfortable and held up will. I have worn these every day for about 5 weeks now and I think my department could have chosen much worse pants to issue us.

[@cgriggsiv]

At work so I'll have too watch this video later But a thumbs up dude

[@cjsoutdoors4412]

Columbia makes some nice light weight convertible cargo pants with Omni-Shade material to stop sun burn. The're great for hot weather.. They dry fast and you can unzip the lower pant to convert them to shorts. Mine have held up well in and out of the river water and hiking trails, good stitching. They run around $45 bucks.

[@Shadow_Baron]

I get my coyote BDU's for $20 and they are perfect for me for bushcraft, camping, and backpacking.

[@joetexas1546]

yes an overnight! Just bought their Revtacs. Have three Fjallraven pants-like you said bombproof but hot. I also have a pair of Haglofs rugged mountain 2s.

[@ninjachin]

Thanks for the revuiew...im looking at pentagon hydra...try em out.

[@toybusters5138]

I have wore these plans for outdoor use on numerous occasions I wear a 3X pair of pants I like them because they come in my size and they come in multiple different colors as far as durability goes I have never seen the issues that you have had with these pants so you might want to contact property and let them know that you're having problems like this and I'm sure that they will resolve it again these are great excellent pants I have stand behind them 100%

[@doclittlecornhole]

Would you recommend these pants or the tru spec pants you recently reviewed for trekking and bushcrafting?

[@uberjimindc613]

Hey, nice puffy jacket. Did you get an early release one for testing?

[@alexwbanks70]

LA Police Gear has pants very similar and I know they are durable. I've had 4 pair for I'd say 5 or 6 years and there have been no issues. I've wore them out in the bush and even to work. They are "DEFINITELY" worth it. When I saw these I thought they looked like the same pant with the rip stop and all. When you said those were worth the money I almost laughed, LA Police Gear's are $25. Seriously they are almost new and I've wore them a lot.

[@ikarus1415]

First thing i always look is the depth of crotch, most of the problem is in that area, too deep crotch like this one you are showing here is just lacking in mobility, example at 5:53 you can see the crotch area at half of your thighs can even take a knee properly, first thing in "tactical" pants should be mobility and that is sure a problem here...

[@darryljones6129]

He needs to pull his pants up and tighten his belt.

[@MGKoutdoors]

ikarus1415 Glad someone else has this problem to, but seems to be similar amongst all tactical pants, not sure who they are using as sizing models lol

[@phillipnunya6793]

@@MGKoutdoors They are usually meant to fit around the waist, not the hips. He is wearing them too low.

[@jgrantw10]

So...when are you doing a review for that Outdoor Vitals jacket you’ve got on?

[@joetexas1546]

Grant_3 oh its an endless cycle!

[@Shadow_Baron]

what backpack are you using I like it and would like more info on it please>

[@neo57611]

Nice pants durable at Daluth trading....pricey but great purchase. No killer prices

[@Shadow_Baron]

Those are mag pouches that you called "sleeves" inside the side cargo pockets

[@kyledalrymple1987]

when it comes to Propper, buy on their website where they sell their quilty products and not Amazon

[@denmyos]

What is the backpack used in the video.

[@soothy69]

Hey Luke, thanks for the info. Have you looked at the LA Police Gear Urban Ops Tactical Pants? I've seen some "bushcrafters" say they are great so I bought mine around -2- years ago and they seem to hold up. Then again, I'm far from an expert I just like the tactical for my everyday use with the pockets, and they are comfortable. And at a price of under $25, I'd love to hear if you have an opinion on them. By the way, my bank account hates you since you show far too many toys I seem to feel a need to purchase. Thanks for all your hard work on all these reviews, it goes miles for us guys who need the truth about products. Stay safe out there my friend.

[@robertchilders4031]

I have had these pants for about 5 years. I wear them when I am not at work. The only complaint I have is about the sewing on one Velcro tab for one front pocket. It is "mendable," but like many people, I am not the best with needle and thread. Would I buy these again? I sure would! At $20 they are very much worth it. The error in sewing was only in one pair of 4 shorts and pants that I bought.

[@oscaropont]

I see that you are testing the outdoor vitals puffy jacket.

[@prwoolrich]

You review was absolutely correct in every way but good value the durability is adequate for me during the spring and summer do you think you receive feedback from Propper Regarding your comments I would be interested to know ATB Luke

[@travissimpkins751]

See your testing the outdoor vitals jacket

[@DirectorBNI]

We do know you like tactics clothing that’s excellent! But you went to far with the Kevlar underwear! Lol. We use them in the desert they seem to work fine except the buttons don’t last for us!

[@Shadow_Baron]

Tactical pants are made for casual use, pants that you can conceal carry in the public domain and have the tactical features, with casual look, if you want something that is durable you need bdu's. Those pants aren't meant for bushcrafting, BDU's are.

[@therealjebus8376]

What bag is that? Cheers.

[@cliffbarrett9471]

Check out LApolice gear cargo pants, I have the ripstop for 2 years now with no problems. Around 21 bucks.

[@Vdubb]

Looks like a less expensive version of 5.11 stryke pants. Speaking of which I luv my stryke pants. I've ended up replacing all but one pair of my jeans with them. I've had two pairs for over a year and another two pairs for a few months. I used to have another pair that I owned for over a year but I recently blew out the crotch area on that one.

[@tacticalvlog2034]

55USD in America I bought it in Shopee an SE Asian Online Shopping under 18USD here in Philippines.

[@miguelbalde1503]

2 years on, have the crotches worn out on these? I have a similar pair of 5.11's that wore out in the crotch in no time.

[@OGCJ10]

Really? Mine haven't

[@Toby94]

Seems a lot like the 5.11 Tactical trousers... nice review though!

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

You are correct, there are a lot of companies who have similar versions. - Luke

[@Athreehourtour]

How’s that jacket

[@Shadow_Baron]

AND ALL MILITARY GEAR HAVE EXTRA THEADS HANGING, AS LONG AS IT'S JUST EXTRA WHO CARES CUT IF OFF LIKE A MAN AND FOCUS ON THE FUNCTION NOT FINISH THAT DOESN'T MATTER

[@tramontane3239]

The quality of a piece of gear does not improve with the price fluctuation. It is the same quality rather hundred bucks or fifty.

[@hicks1666]

surely the best and cheapest most rugged survival pants you can get is to simply strip off and start wrapping your entire lower half in gorilla tape, I've been wearing my pair for 3 months solid now and they're just sooooo comfy, the only problem with them was the fact that i had to perform surgery upon myself to fit myself with a colostomy and urostomy bag, now its all plain sailing.

[@PUTDEVICE]

Someone who has tested Swedish "Revolution Race" pants.

[@neo57611]

Fade, but for the price buy two pair.

[@gazlyno]

Buy cheap, pay twice:/

[@phillipnunya6793]

You seem to be wearing those pants too low. Military type pants usually are meant fit around the waist, not the hips.

[@Shadow_Baron]

but you shouldn't be telling everyone about concealed carry clothing anyway, we need that stuff to stay secret. Thanks.

[@funkidboo7864]

Waiting for your Shed Overnight :). MAGA