Men's 5.11 Stryke Pants

I wear them every day

These are my favorite tactical pants that I have bought yet. They blow the 5.11 Taclite Pros out of the water. Compared to the Taclite Pros, the Stryke Flex-Tacs are made from a lighter material and have a much neater overall fit and finish. Starting from the top and moving down... Waist I had to order a size smaller compared to the Taclites because of the tunneling waistband style. I have a small waist and I am very picky about having my pants fit just right without needing a belt to stay up. However once I went from a 30 to a 28, I was very happy. The waist is comfortably snug without being too tight. I personally prefer the Flex-Tac's tunneling waistband over the scrunchy rubber band waistband of the Taclites. For me, the tunneling waistband is more comfortable for wearing all day and leaves much less marks on my bear skin. Belt Loops The two front belt loops are about two inches wide and they feature a sleeve that is intended to hold an ID badge. A small folding knife could also be used instead. There is no longer a D-ring like there was on the Taclite Pros. The other five belt loops are each about 7/8" wide and are evenly spread across the rest of the waist. Not a whole lot to say about them. Button/Zipper These pants close with a snapping copper button (noticeably harder to snap and unspan than the Taclite button) and a YKK zipper. It would be helpful if the zipper head was a bit bigger, but it's not very problematic. Inseam Just as I am picky about my pants having snug waist, I am also just as picky about having an inseam that is not too long or too short. That being said, the Flex-Tacs have the most comfortable waist and inseam fit-up that I have ever worn. Both the waist and inseam are exactly where I want them. I like my pants waist to naturally rest on my hips and have an inseam that ends as high up the legs as possible without getting too close for comfort. The flex-tacs deliver this ideal fit-up. When this fit-up is combined with a flexible material, the outcome is a pair of pants that allows the same flexibility as sweat pants while still having a rugged feel and allowing the wearer to stash all kinds of goodies in the assorted pockets. These could easily be worn during activities such as yoga or martial arts, without needing to set aside any small to medium edc items (keys, phone, wallet, folding knife, etc.) Pockets All of the pockets are a major improvement over the flex-tacs. The primary pockets have more comfortable larger openings, and a flat 1-2" bottom for holding a knife or pens/pencils. They are also made of the flex material, and I like the pockets having that small amount of leeway. The front pockets are both designed after the front right pocket of the Taclite Pros. I believe they also have a larger opening now. They are great for slipping a cell phone or smart phone into. A phone is easily removed by pushing the bottom of the phone up and out of the pocket. The side cargo pockets have a thin profile, and are barely noticeable when compared to typical cargo pants. They blend into the pants well without looking bulky. The flaps open with velcro straps on both ends, and the flaps also look very neat and tidy. There are also partitions along the inside of the pants in the cargo pockets, although the entire cargo pocket is not completely partitioned and can still be treated as "one big pocket" for something like a roll of duct tape. The back pockets are exactly like the side pockets, minus the partitions. They are also a bit smaller than the cargo pockets. I wish that these pants had more zipping pockets, such as the Blackhawk Lightweight pants that have a hidden wallet pocket beside the primary pocket. All of the pockets are great as-is, but on any pants I want as many completely enclosing pockets as possible for hiking, camping and trail running. Overall, I love these pants for their look, style, fit-up and flexibility.

Great Pants! I must say though that I have been wearing the Black Hawk Warrior wear pants and love them. I will do a little comparison between the two. First off these pants are super comfortable. At first i wasnt too sure i really liked them. They seemd a little thin and fit a bit narrower than the Black Hawks. After wearing them a few times i really started to like them and dont wear my Black Hawks as much. The stretch fabric is why it seems thin but that stretch fabric is just so comfortable and forgiving when moveing. The high cargo pockets are a pleasure to reach and the front slit pockets are stealthy and practical, they will fit a small phone, knife, magazine. What i really like is that these pants dont scream tactical Joe. They look very casual but are extremely versatile at the range,hiking, around town or at home. I wear a 34x30 in jeans and other pants and these fit accordingly. I like the higher waste and the belt loops are large and strong. The placement is also nice for 3-4 o'clock carry with an outside the waisteband holster. The Black Hawks are a bit more roomy, the cargo pockets have better cargo holding capacity with there in pocket holder strip. I also like how the BH's have the reverse pleat on the cargo pocket so it doesnt blossom as much as the Strykes when full of stuff. 5.11 was really thinking when they put the cargo pockets higher and at a slight angle, this is first time I have seen such a design and it just works. The BH's have a rubber strip around the inside of the waiste band that holds onto your tucked in shirt, which works great, I wish the Strykes had that feature. The BH are deffinetly more tactical looking and maybe a little more range friendly. The BH have a key loop on the front belt loop, that would have been nice on the Strykes too. If you combine the pants into one pant, that woukd solve all issues and work like a dream. But I really like the Strykes for everyday wear, carry wear and just going about the town or hiking. I like my BH's for range wear, they just have a few more features, the fabric isnt as forgiving or stretchy, but is a little more durable, heavier weight. I dont think you can go wrong with these pants. I might also add the BH's OD green is a more military green and the Strykes OD green is more of a forest green. Like I said before, i dont want to scream "tactical", the Strykes green is deffinetly a nicer green for casual wear. When I recieved them I was pleasantly surprised. Both wash great and never wrinkle either. I do think that the price point is a little high for these pants. The BH's have many more features and are cheaper. I think were paying for the ""proprietary fabric".Good job 5.11. What I would like to see: magnet catch pocket flaps (instead of velcro) rubber strip on the inside of the waste band key loop reverse pleat cargo pockets.

These have to be the best pair of cargo and gear pants I have ever owned. The extra "stretch" in the waistline and the gusset in the crouch allow for extra room, movement, and comfort for long rides and flights. The maker has thought of all the extras needed on the outside and inside of the pants. Good strong belt loops, extra loop for badge or ID, interior pockets on the cargo, and cargo pockets that are a bit higher than normal allow for fast access and quick release. Be aware...add 2" to you normal inseam...the waist sizing is good. The waist rides a bit high for comfort but the inseam is shorter than normal. I will likely get 1-2 more for my travels.

I got a pair of these to try out here in Afghanistan. I must say I love the cut and the fit. Especially like the waist on it a lot as it is very comfortable and moves with you as needed. I must say though that in the hot weather here in Afghanistan they do not breathe well and feel hotter than the basic 5.11 pants. I do not wear the ripstop but the regular ones and the Strykes are a bit hotter. I recommend these for everywhere other than Iraq and Afghanistan or other desert locales!

These are the most perfect outdoor activities and general use pants I own and they work absolutely perfectly in the South African summer climate. I had the opportunity to use the pants during a hunting trip in Texas in January 2012 with cooler and wetter weather than we currently have here in South Africa. The Stryke pants perform very well in both these diverse climate areas. The pants provide excellent mobility on the shooting range and I really like the inclusion of the dividers inside the cargo pockets especially for keeping a mag or 2 upright. The two slit front pockets are a great addition and excellent for stowing a cell phone or even a mag while on the range. I am an avid IDPA shooter and find these pockets ideal for stowing a pistol mag after a tac reload. I carry a pocket clip folding knife everyday and find the pocket design to be perfect for carrying the knife easily. The hook and loop pocket flap retainers on the cargo and back pockets work very well and make it easy to access the pockets. It would be great to see more colors like Coyote and Gray. My only regret is that I did not get the black as well when I bought my Khaki and OD Stryke Pants.

I own a lot of different types of 511 pants and these are the best yet.

I liked them so much, I ordered another pair!

I've owned many 5.11 pants over the years and wear them (and other brands) 4-5 days/week. These are a great addition to their line. The new flextac fabric is super comfortable and stretches in just the right amount! The redesigned front slash pockets are great! Front cell phone pockets are a perfect size, although difficult to use when sitting. Much easier to hold a knife in the front pocket. Fit on these pants is great and true to size A few areas for improvement - The hole for the pen in the cargo pocket should be just a little larger, maybe by 1cm. Its fine if you put a thin smooth plastic in, but anything larger or with a rubberized grip is a challenge or just plain doesn't fit. The addition of a knife/accessory pocket on each side (similar to TruSpec) would be great! I wish there was still a D-ring on the front belt loop.

Previously I have purchased the 5.11 cargo pant and 5.11 Tactical pant. I have a slim build and wear a 30/32 pant. The 5.11 cargo pant fit well and I like the soft fabric of the 100% cotton. The 5.11 Tactical pant fit a little snug in the waist and was a little baggier in the crotch and seat area for my build. The Stryke pant fits my build perfectly. The waist feels just right with a little extra room where it is not too snug nor loose. The length fits perfect and the pants have a really soft feel to them comparable to cotton. They are not baggy at all but cut just right for my build, yet they are loose enough to be comfortable and easy to move around in. The cargo pockets are placed high enough for easy reach and are low profile. The cargo pockets are not one large pocket but a divided pocket with one large compartment to the front and two smaller, magazine sized ones behind that. So in essence you can separate items within the pockets. What I like about these over the tactical pants is the regular flap rear pocket giving these a true pant style look. I would highly recommend these to anyone.

Im In the military and I got these for hiking, mainly wasn't sure but all these reviews said it was good, so...why not? Wow, got these and tried them, they are really awesome, I thought all pants were the same, these things really are superior to all rivals and I now know why they charge [$] bucks for these!I will be buying more!

This is a pre-field use review as the product just arrived - but the pants are worthy of a quick review. The 5.11 design team really did their homework on these! The new fabric is great in terms of the feel and way it gives with movement. It's also a very, very quiet fabric. The features in the Stryke pants are numerous including the magazine compartments in the cargo pockets, extra-durable fabric swatches where clip-on items get stowed, and the ultra-comfortable waistband that has hidden self-adjusting sections, to name just a few. If you like the Taclite Pro pants, you should definitely give these a try-- you will not be disappointed. The 50% higher cost compared to the Taclite Pro is easily justified making them both a great value for their price. Sizing is true in length and maybe a little generous in the waist (I wear a 32 and there is room to tuck in a t-shirt & tactical shirt with some room left over where the Taclite Pro is a perfect fit with the same combination). Highly recommended.