Tactical Pants For More Than Just SWAT Teams

Today it might be hard to consider but blue jeans were originally just pants worn by cowboys and miners. But now it a fashion that is almost universal throughout the world. But tactical attire could give it run for its money. While this type of clothing has a military Specials Forces sort of look, it is also durable and comfortable.

And more and more it is less military looking and just more rugged looking. This includes the new 5.11 Tactical Taclite Pro pants, which are made from lightweight poly-cotton ripstop fabric complete with gusseted crotch to allow more range of motions than jeans typically provide. The pants feature pockets for magazines (not the reading type) but this is a good spot for a mobile phone, while cargo pockets ensure you can take just about anything you might need on a hike. Continue reading Tactical Pants For More Than Just SWAT Teams

Touchscreen Compatible Tactical Gloves

Protecting the hands for shooting and other tactical uses shouldn’t keep the wearer from using a tablet PC. This spring 5.11 Tactical, which provides apparel and equipment for law enforcement, is introducing the Screen Ops Gloves, which feature specially constructed fingertips that enable efficient and precise operation of capacitive resistance touch screen devices with all five fingertips.

These are compatible with products from cell phones to iPads, and feature a patented Tactical Touch seamless fingertip construction that assures superior dexterity, fit and comfort. The technology enables the wearer to operate touch screens with all five fingers while retaining the protection of their gloves. Three styles of the Screen Ops Gloves will be available this spring including the Patrol and Duty Gloves, which are constructed with seamless sheepskin palms; while the Tactical Gloves are made with seamless goatskin on the palm and fingers, with perforated leather padding over the knuckles and American made Kevlar fabric for added protection in tactical environments. All should fit… like a glove!

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