5.11 pants. Whats the tactical strap for?

[Cameramonkey]

Was looking at a pair of 5.11 pants, and noticed a heavy webbing strap across one of the pocket openings. On the feature tag they called it a tactical strap I think with no other mention what its for.

I checked out the product page on their website, and although you can see it in pictures, the strap isnt even listed in the features.

Anyone own a pair and know what its designed for?

 

[cyprant]

Its for Hooking on climbing gear.

5.11 = climbing term used for rating difficulty of climb--

5.0-5.7: Easy for experienced climbers; where most novices begin.
5.8-5.9: Where most weekend climbers become comfortable; employs the specific skills of rock climbing, such as jamming, liebacks, and mantels.
5.10: A dedicated weekend climber might attain this level.
5.11-5.15: The realm of true experts; demands much training and natural ability and, often, repeated working of a route.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Cool! Thanks!

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I cut mine off with scissors.

 

[j706]

Do not know what they are for but I use it to hold the muzzle of my carry gun and holster.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I cut mine off with scissors.

I actually considered that...

 

[hooky]

It's there to increase your operational tacticality quotient.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I actually considered that...

I didn't want to get hanged up on something while being super tactical.

 

[cmr13]

I found a picture that shows what you could use it for:

 

[bwframe]

Not gonna make fun of tacticool trousers...
...not gonna do it...
...just not...

 

[Joq867]

Not gonna make fun of tacticool trousers...
...not gonna do it...
...just not...

Just turn around and slowly walk away.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Just turn around and slowly walk away.

I think I am too. Literally. While I liked the cargo pocket layout, I just cant get past the back pocket and that ugly strap.

 

[JeremiahJohnson]

I think the climbing history is correct. I've also used mine to hold a big maglite and the muzzel of my full size carry (not comfortable, but keeps it from hanging up on things).

 

[Sgtusmc]

[purple]
Tactical guys make fun of others wearing tactical pants, so I don't don't wear them...
Cargo pants look like tactical pants, so I don't wear those...
How do these knickers look?
[/purple]

Now there's a gray man for sure!

 

[rvb]

Not gonna make fun of tacticool trousers...
...not gonna do it...
...just not...

I like them for match duty... I've worn the same couple pairs for several years... department brand cargo pants only lasted a few matches before tears/rips/holes in pockets, etc. I like the little front pocket for my barney mag!

I use them for projects around the house, too... the tactical strap has come in handy for holding things like squares, rulers, etc while on a ladder...

I even have the soft knee pad inserts. those worked well back when I shot idpa. Most recently, used them while putting in 800+ sq.ft. of flooring down.

-rvb

 

[Stschil]

[purple]
Tactical guys make fun of others wearing tactical pants, so I don't don't wear them...
Cargo pants look like tactical pants, so I don't wear those...
How do these knickers look?
[/purple]

Now there's a gray man for sure!

I'm down for some knickers if:

Can I get them with ACU pattern fabric?
Are the knee buckles made of low sound generating abs plastic?
Will the belt loops be large enough for a gun belt to fit though?

 

[Sgtusmc]

I'm down for some knickers if:

Can I get them with ACU pattern fabric?
Are the knee buckles made of low sound generating abs plastic?
Will the belt loops be large enough for a gun belt to fit though?

You might be down for a tactical kilt then?

 

[Stschil]

You might be down for a tactical kilt then?

I considered the Kilt, but being a traditionalist, the idea of sand in my crack far outweighs the benefits of such high speed tactical apparel.

 

[Sgtusmc]

I considered the Kilt, but being a traditionalist, the idea of sand in my crack far outweighs the benefits of such high speed tactical apparel.

Just make sure you're wearing tactical underwear.

 

[Sgtusmc]

I considered the Kilt, but being a traditionalist, the idea of sand in my crack far outweighs the benefits of such high speed tactical apparel.

Just make sure you're wearing tactical underwear.

unlike this guy....