The Best Tactical Pants For Everyday Wear In 2022

The 5.11 APEX Pant is a durable, feature-packed pant that looks casual enough for everyday wear. The brand considers it a cargo pant and it has 10 pockets, including twin back yoke magazine pockets, and a handcuff key pocket inside the rear waist. In testing, we loved the gusseted crotch (a must-have in our opinion) that allows great freedom of movement. The articulated knees and flexible polyester/cotton fabric with mechanical stretch enhance the mobility of these pants. Add in genuine YKK zippers and Teflon treatment to resist stains and water, and you’re looking at an incredibly nice pair of pants at a reasonable price. Oh, and our favorite feature? The pockets are cut wide at the bottom and reinforced so your knife clips perfectly in place and won’t damage the pocket corner. Genius!

You can fully disappear in woodland camo or stand out in a crowd in bright red. Hunting and digital camo designs are also available, as well as a broad palette of earth and dark tones. No matter what color tactical boots, tactical shirt, tactical watch, tactical jacket, tactical neck gaiter, tactical baseball cap, or tactical underwear you prefer, you should be able to match your ensemble with a pair of CQR tactical pants.

The 5.11 brand builds the tactical pants with its proprietary Flex-Tac fabric. It’s treated with Teflon to repel spills, stains, mud, and rain. The mechanical stretch allows the fabric to be flexible and stretchable without the inclusion of spandex. The polyester’s elasticity, combined with a criss-cross patterned processing technique, gives the fabric a stretchy feel without compromising durability. The elasticized waistband features extra-wide belt loops for more durability.

Anyone who wants to cosplay as a cop (for non-bedroom reasons) will love LA Police Gear men’s tactical pants. Much like the other options, the broad size range means there’s something for every police officer or cop aspirant, regardless of current profession or vocation. These sizes start at 28W x 30L and go all the way up to 50W unhemmed.

Narrow vertical pockets hold telescoping batons, pocket knives, or pens.

I once read a review of Tru-Spec 24-7 tactical pants that said “there’s nothing groundbreaking about the design of Tru-Spec Men’s 24-7 Tactical Pants and that’s just fine because Tru-Spec isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel; they’re trying to create walking pants that are comfortable and functional and will stand up to the rigors of your chosen profession or activity.”

Upon closer inspection, that appears to check out. Split 65/35 polyester/cotton, the typical cargo pockets/wide belt loop design, and an adjustable slider waistband that eliminates elastic crimped material pretty much round out the pants.

At just 4.7 ounces, the Fast TAC is one of the lightest tactical pants available and has a water-resistant finish.

One-hundred-percent polyester construction rounds out the no-frills Under Armour Storm, which comes in seven muted colors. Durable and slightly stretchy, you really can’t go wrong with these pants.

Dickies canvas tactical pants have arrived for all your hardcore canvas needs, with their characteristic double-thick knees and heavy construction. A double-reinforced seat helps see you through any lulls in the action. That’s pretty much it. The best tactical clothing? We’re not sure about that. But if you’re into traditional fabrics and brand legend, Dickies is for you.

Colors include “Ranger” and “Sherriff Brown” (which is a color, not a person). The rear pockets are extra large and the metal D ring helps secure your keys.

Wide back pockets fit your everyday items like your wallet and field notebook, while smaller ones accommodate your folding knife, tactical pen, or mags. Inner, low-profile pockets fit mags or batons. Other internal pockets accept extra padding, including knee pads. And if you’re just not carrying enough loaded magazines as is, load up two front pockets with either your smartphone or magazines.

Blackhawk Men’s Pursuit tactical pants position themselves as some of the best tac pants for people who can’t get enough assault rifles, with three AR magazine compartments inside each cargo pocket.

Imagine how impressed your friends will be when they find out you’re packing 180 rounds in your pockets — without sagging! Not only that, but you can also carry your tactical pen, compass, pepper spray, police badge, smartphone, tactical flashlight, EDC knife and so much more. There’s a double front belt loop in case you need it, a fully gusseted crotch for maximum mobility, and an adjustable elasticized waistband.