I am glad that I finally tried there pants and shorts . I grabbed one pair of the operator elite shorts . As well as 2 reg operator pants and 2 reg operator shorts . I can say I was very happy with the fit of the operator and even more so with the elite shorts which I am wearing now in fact . I really like the extra strategically placed extra pockets on the elite also . I am going to grab a pair of these new xtx shorts as it is getting hot here in FL .
Been wearing a pair for a couple of years now. Almost perfect. Two issues: 5 belt loops is not enough. Whether you like to keep gear pressed against a loop or just putting your belt on and off. There's a reason why other brands use 7. Second issue is the hard plastic zipper pulls themselves. If you're an actual operator, your handgun or any other solid object in your hand will bang up against the zipper pulls. And the sound that makes is surprisingly loud. I wish the zipper pulls were thin fabric pull-tabs. Overall, I'd definitely buy them again.
Excellent review, very thorough. I've watched many tactical pants reviews and most of them forget to show the inside. Since I'll be buying these pants online it's nice to get as many details as possible. Thanks!
I've worn lapg's exclusively for years. I've put them through everything and they've held up better than even much more expensive tru-specs. These fix my only complaint which is the velcro on other varieties leg pocket
They still need dividers in the cargo pocket so you can put a cell phone in there without it moving around. Then they'd be close to perfect for an every day pant.
Iv had LAPD and 5.11 Stryker pants for 5 years, same pairs. Always wash inside out,. Kn cold, use shoirt and tide mix. NO FABRIC SOFTENER. Use a dryer sheet if you must, but NO liquid softener
Seems that they got some inspiration from UF PRO pants (with the stretch panels etc) and it is a good thing cause my UF PRO pants are the best "tactical" pants i have ever owned.
That was a great review. I am a lifter and have larger thighs and long legs. These actually look like they would fit me. 36 waist and 36 inseam. I guess I should order a 38 waist from what you are saying.
Almost every pair of LA Police Gear pants that I have purchased over the years, has had to be sent back or replaced due to being defective. The most consistent problem seems to be the leg length. I've had length be 3" too long. More often then not, I got one leg longer than the other by an inch or two. The only version that I have had success with were the casual covert series. Absolutely love them. Too many problems, too often, to continue to buy their products. Side note: I was given two of their flashlights as Christmas gifts, both broke within a few days, and had to be replaced multiple times before I threw them away, and gave up. Huge bummer.
I now have a ton of their pants and the only "problem" I ever have with them is that the waist runs 2" short. Never had a problem with the length though. Odd.
Same here...only issue I've ever had with their pants is the waist size. And if you understand to simply order one size up, it's not actually a problem, right?
I was thinking about ordering this pants but many of the reviews were too old. This review made me thinking to get the pants. I like the details of each pocket & size and the way he review the pockets and pant. I read other reviews about the size and the problem of the waist size. I used to wear Blackhawk Tactical 33x32 with their flex with no problems, So if I order 34x32, should that take care of the waist? I like the zipper cargo having things fall out in Blackhawk pants, and the back flaps, do not like the button in front, will replace it with snap.
So i run 34" waist pants (5.11) which is enough for me to use either normally or for conceal carry purposes. Are you saying these would run 2 size bigger so i would need to go to a 36" waist?
I really like LAPoliceGear pants, but what always irks me is how wide they all are from the knee down. I wish they made a line more geared towards a slimmer fit, because they could easily remove a few inches around the calf area without sacrificing ease of movement. A more tapered profile would be welcomed. As someone in their early/mid 20s, having a less baggy look would be ideal and I struggle to find a pair of tac pants that are slim. If LAPG did that, I don't think I would ever look at another brand for pants because they do everything else so well.
Demonstrate some high kicks and side kicks. Run through some thick brush. How well do they hold up to open flame? Good review. Not digging the pants though. Thanks anyway.
I had issues with the stretch pannels wearing out. Not sure what's up with that but it means I'll be replacing the pants each after only a few months of regular wear for work. For the price it's not horrible but It's a pain in the ass having to pick up more pairs.
I have a pair. Decent pant, pretty comfortable. My big beef with them are no flaps on the back pocket and not enough belt loops. With the stretch material they won't last long in hard use. I'd rather use their original cargo pants.
I agree on the belt loops and the longevity of the STS material remains to be seen. I don't mind the back pockets as I never put anything in them though.
I had to sow down the back flap on a Stryke pants that would always flip out if I didn't. I'd rather have no back flaps because who wants to sit down and feel something in a pocket back there? That's what all the other pockets are for. ;P
Great review but I would've added a few things. These are tactical pants. How does an AR magazine fit in the top front facing pocket? I know a that a lot of guys use them for that. Also, how do pistol magazines fit in that lower front facing pocket? Thanks. Have a great night.
Thanks. I'd think a pistol mag would fit fine in that front thigh pocket, although it might be an odd place for it sitting out in the open. I'll check the AR mag fit, but as long as the mag (in whichever case) are smaller than the measurements I did they should fit. I'll check on it though when I get home.
I'm interested in the pants, but I've read conflicting reviews on their website in regards to sizing. Can anyone else back up the video so I can just go up a size in confidence and not have to return them? (Usually wear 32×32)
The pants are great and as far as the sizing goes, they are sized before the elastic is installed so if you want them looser then get them a bit larger.
2x sizes above yer usual sizing is the recommended advice for lapg pants in general as there can be slight shrinkage after 1st wash and the tops can come elasticated also! which pulls in the waist after wash
Tough one. It depends on the use as each has features that others don't have. If I had to pick just one pair from my collection of WAY too many it would either be one of the Vertx pants or the 5.11 Apex pants if I wanted something little more under the radar as they don't have the ripstop material.
It is amazing they can make a pant like this,but you have to guess what size you need because they can't make a 32 waist a 32."DEAL KILLER" Let me know when the foreign company you use to make these pants can figure it out.
They finally made proper front pockets! Aww, they are up to high... Well I bought more Stryke pants so I'm good for another year. I get tan ones so they don't show wear at the knees like other colors. I wish nylon didn't melt on your skin because I felt better in heat & cold with %100 nylon than polyester/cotton.
