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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 5.11 knock off from Propper

Posted: 2/3/2006 9:10:37 AM EDT

www.bdu.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=F5220

Anyone seenm this in person yet? I am curious as to how heavy the fabric is and what the design of the back pocket is like.

Posted: 2/3/2006 9:30:27 AM EDT

[#1]

Propper's stuff has always been pretty decent. I ordered a pair the other day. I'll give you my impressions when they get here.

Posted: 2/3/2006 9:32:28 AM EDT

[#2]

Thanks

Posted: 2/3/2006 10:23:44 AM EDT

[#3]

I have had a pair for about a month now. They are pretty much bombproof. They are very heavy duty, seems to me to be better quality than the new 511, which was a drop in quality I think from the old Royal Robbins.

I think they have a scotchguard coating on them also. I have washed mine a bunch and they show no signs of wear or fading (they are black).

oz

Posted: 2/3/2006 11:55:33 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I have had a pair for about a month now. They are pretty much bombproof. They are very heavy duty, seems to me to be better quality than the new 511, which was a drop in quality I think from the old Royal Robbins.

I think they have a scotchguard coating on them also. I have washed mine a bunch and they show no signs of wear or fading (they are black).

oz

Are the back pockets the angles slash type pockets like the 5.11's or are they standard flap pockets?

Posted: 2/5/2006 9:57:14 PM EDT

[#5]

How roomy are these in the thighs?

Posted: 2/6/2006 3:50:57 AM EDT

[#6]

damn another pair of pants to buy,my wifes starting to say i'm more of a clothes whore then she is.

Posted: 2/6/2006 4:54:08 AM EDT

[#7]

tag for more info

Posted: 2/6/2006 4:58:06 AM EDT

[#8]

I'll call and see if they can give me some better photos of the pants.

Posted: 2/6/2006 5:11:29 AM EDT

[#9]

Vector....

The rear pockets are not angled, they are straight, no flaps. If I had a complaint, this would be the only one so far. I am used to the angled pocket and used to putting a clip knife in it where the rear/front meet.

Lots of room. Very nice pants.

Posted: 2/6/2006 5:07:53 PM EDT

[#10]

got a pair today fit seems good, I will post back later after wearing them for a bit

Posted: 2/7/2006 5:22:11 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
I'll call and see if they can give me some better photos of the pants.

Please do. While you are at it, you should find out what vendor will do a group buy... We should be able to get them in the $22-25 range.

Posted: 2/8/2006 10:40:16 AM EDT

[#12]

Just got mine today. Typical quality of Propper in general(which is a good thing). Roomy without being too baggy if you know what I mean. Good material, decent stiching. All in all not bad for $30.00. Just as good if not better than 5.11. Not quite Crye Precision. But for less than 1/3 the costs.....

Posted: 2/9/2006 5:32:13 AM EDT

[#13]

Someone explain the big deal to me. What is so special about these 5.11 pants? I don't see how anything could be better than good old BDUs.

Posted: 2/9/2006 7:12:48 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Someone explain the big deal to me. What is so special about these 5.11 pants? I don't see how anything could be better than good old BDUs.

I used to say the same thing, however-5.11 pants are made of a heavier material, have larger belt loops, have elastic instead of the adjuster loop on the waist (a big deal in my case for carrying iwb), the side pockets are velcro instead of buttons and they have a large rear pocket that you can easily fit an AR 30 round mag (more than one actually) in. If I was on a tight budget I probably would not spend the money on them, but they are significantly more convenient than BDUs for defensive type shooting practice and classes. Oh you can also put knee pads inside them, however I have never done it.

Posted: 2/9/2006 7:57:46 AM EDT

[#15]

Plus the 5.11's have reinforcements in the corners of the pockets. I've got a whole bunch of BDU's with the corners of the front pockets blown out. They're just a more ruggedly built pant.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 5.11 knock off from Propper

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