I am glad that I finally tried there pants and shorts . I grabbed one pair of the operator elite shorts . As well as 2 reg operator pants and 2 reg operator shorts . I can say I was very happy with the fit of the operator and even more so with the elite shorts which I am wearing now in fact . I really like the extra strategically placed extra pockets on the elite also . I am going to grab a pair of these new xtx shorts as it is getting hot here in FL .
Been wearing a pair for a couple of years now. Almost perfect. Two issues: 5 belt loops is not enough. Whether you like to keep gear pressed against a loop or just putting your belt on and off. There's a reason why other brands use 7. Second issue is the hard plastic zipper pulls themselves. If you're an actual operator, your handgun or any other solid object in your hand will bang up against the zipper pulls. And the sound that makes is surprisingly loud. I wish the zipper pulls were thin fabric pull-tabs. Overall, I'd definitely buy them again.
Excellent review, very thorough. I've watched many tactical pants reviews and most of them forget to show the inside. Since I'll be buying these pants online it's nice to get as many details as possible. Thanks!
I've worn lapg's exclusively for years. I've put them through everything and they've held up better than even much more expensive tru-specs. These fix my only complaint which is the velcro on other varieties leg pocket
They still need dividers in the cargo pocket so you can put a cell phone in there without it moving around. Then they'd be close to perfect for an every day pant.
Iv had LAPD and 5.11 Stryker pants for 5 years, same pairs. Always wash inside out,. Kn cold, use shoirt and tide mix. NO FABRIC SOFTENER. Use a dryer sheet if you must, but NO liquid softener
Almost every pair of LA Police Gear pants that I have purchased over the years, has had to be sent back or replaced due to being defective. The most consistent problem seems to be the leg length. I've had length be 3" too long. More often then not, I got one leg longer than the other by an inch or two. The only version that I have had success with were the casual covert series. Absolutely love them. Too many problems, too often, to continue to buy their products. Side note: I was given two of their flashlights as Christmas gifts, both broke within a few days, and had to be replaced multiple times before I threw them away, and gave up. Huge bummer.
I now have a ton of their pants and the only "problem" I ever have with them is that the waist runs 2" short. Never had a problem with the length though. Odd.
Same here...only issue I've ever had with their pants is the waist size. And if you understand to simply order one size up, it's not actually a problem, right?
Seems that they got some inspiration from UF PRO pants (with the stretch panels etc) and it is a good thing cause my UF PRO pants are the best "tactical" pants i have ever owned.
That was a great review. I am a lifter and have larger thighs and long legs. These actually look like they would fit me. 36 waist and 36 inseam. I guess I should order a 38 waist from what you are saying.
I really like LAPoliceGear pants, but what always irks me is how wide they all are from the knee down. I wish they made a line more geared towards a slimmer fit, because they could easily remove a few inches around the calf area without sacrificing ease of movement. A more tapered profile would be welcomed. As someone in their early/mid 20s, having a less baggy look would be ideal and I struggle to find a pair of tac pants that are slim. If LAPG did that, I don't think I would ever look at another brand for pants because they do everything else so well.
I have a pair. Decent pant, pretty comfortable. My big beef with them are no flaps on the back pocket and not enough belt loops. With the stretch material they won't last long in hard use. I'd rather use their original cargo pants.
I agree on the belt loops and the longevity of the STS material remains to be seen. I don't mind the back pockets as I never put anything in them though.
I had to sow down the back flap on a Stryke pants that would always flip out if I didn't. I'd rather have no back flaps because who wants to sit down and feel something in a pocket back there? That's what all the other pockets are for. ;P
I was thinking about ordering this pants but many of the reviews were too old. This review made me thinking to get the pants. I like the details of each pocket & size and the way he review the pockets and pant. I read other reviews about the size and the problem of the waist size. I used to wear Blackhawk Tactical 33x32 with their flex with no problems, So if I order 34x32, should that take care of the waist? I like the zipper cargo having things fall out in Blackhawk pants, and the back flaps, do not like the button in front, will replace it with snap.
They finally made proper front pockets! Aww, they are up to high... Well I bought more Stryke pants so I'm good for another year. I get tan ones so they don't show wear at the knees like other colors. I wish nylon didn't melt on your skin because I felt better in heat & cold with %100 nylon than polyester/cotton.
Demonstrate some high kicks and side kicks. Run through some thick brush. How well do they hold up to open flame? Good review. Not digging the pants though. Thanks anyway.
I had issues with the stretch pannels wearing out. Not sure what's up with that but it means I'll be replacing the pants each after only a few months of regular wear for work. For the price it's not horrible but It's a pain in the ass having to pick up more pairs.
Great review but I would've added a few things. These are tactical pants. How does an AR magazine fit in the top front facing pocket? I know a that a lot of guys use them for that. Also, how do pistol magazines fit in that lower front facing pocket? Thanks. Have a great night.
Thanks. I'd think a pistol mag would fit fine in that front thigh pocket, although it might be an odd place for it sitting out in the open. I'll check the AR mag fit, but as long as the mag (in whichever case) are smaller than the measurements I did they should fit. I'll check on it though when I get home.
So i run 34" waist pants (5.11) which is enough for me to use either normally or for conceal carry purposes. Are you saying these would run 2 size bigger so i would need to go to a 36" waist?
Tough one. It depends on the use as each has features that others don't have. If I had to pick just one pair from my collection of WAY too many it would either be one of the Vertx pants or the 5.11 Apex pants if I wanted something little more under the radar as they don't have the ripstop material.
I'm interested in the pants, but I've read conflicting reviews on their website in regards to sizing. Can anyone else back up the video so I can just go up a size in confidence and not have to return them? (Usually wear 32×32)
The pants are great and as far as the sizing goes, they are sized before the elastic is installed so if you want them looser then get them a bit larger.
2x sizes above yer usual sizing is the recommended advice for lapg pants in general as there can be slight shrinkage after 1st wash and the tops can come elasticated also! which pulls in the waist after wash
It is amazing they can make a pant like this,but you have to guess what size you need because they can't make a 32 waist a 32."DEAL KILLER" Let me know when the foreign company you use to make these pants can figure it out.
...I love the LAPG tactical shorts - especially the Atlas line with the zippered side pockets vs the Velcro pockets
I am glad that I finally tried there pants and shorts . I grabbed one pair of the operator elite shorts . As well as 2 reg operator pants and 2 reg operator shorts . I can say I was very happy with the fit of the operator and even more so with the elite shorts which I am wearing now in fact . I really like the extra strategically placed extra pockets on the elite also . I am going to grab a pair of these new xtx shorts as it is getting hot here in FL .
Been wearing a pair for a couple of years now. Almost perfect. Two issues: 5 belt loops is not enough. Whether you like to keep gear pressed against a loop or just putting your belt on and off. There's a reason why other brands use 7. Second issue is the hard plastic zipper pulls themselves. If you're an actual operator, your handgun or any other solid object in your hand will bang up against the zipper pulls. And the sound that makes is surprisingly loud. I wish the zipper pulls were thin fabric pull-tabs. Overall, I'd definitely buy them again.
Nice as these pants are, I feel like if I was an actual operator, which I am nowhere near, I'd be wearing more expensive pants.
Excellent review, very thorough. I've watched many tactical pants reviews and most of them forget to show the inside. Since I'll be buying these pants online it's nice to get as many details as possible. Thanks!
Thanks! I try and be thorough. :-)
Nice. I have a pair of different LAPG pants I wear for summer hiking that are awesome. As is their jumbo range bag, that thing is amazing.
They definitely make some nice quality affordable stuff!
I've worn lapg's exclusively for years. I've put them through everything and they've held up better than even much more expensive tru-specs. These fix my only complaint which is the velcro on other varieties leg pocket
They still need dividers in the cargo pocket so you can put a cell phone in there without it moving around. Then they'd be close to perfect for an every day pant.
I love these LA Police Gear Atlas pants... really nice. thanks for the review.
Thanks Sean!!
How do they hold up in the wash?
Iv had LAPD and 5.11 Stryker pants for 5 years, same pairs. Always wash inside out,. Kn cold, use shoirt and tide mix. NO FABRIC SOFTENER. Use a dryer sheet if you must, but NO liquid softener
I wish I was motivated enough to follow washing instructions that well. Sadly, I'm not.
Why no liquid softener?
Almost every pair of LA Police Gear pants that I have purchased over the years, has had to be sent back or replaced due to being defective. The most consistent problem seems to be the leg length. I've had length be 3" too long. More often then not, I got one leg longer than the other by an inch or two. The only version that I have had success with were the casual covert series. Absolutely love them. Too many problems, too often, to continue to buy their products. Side note: I was given two of their flashlights as Christmas gifts, both broke within a few days, and had to be replaced multiple times before I threw them away, and gave up. Huge bummer.
I now have a ton of their pants and the only "problem" I ever have with them is that the waist runs 2" short. Never had a problem with the length though. Odd.
I know i won't be purchasing. Looks like you're making money off of factory seconds. As factory seconds they are way over priced.
Same here...only issue I've ever had with their pants is the waist size. And if you understand to simply order one size up, it's not actually a problem, right?
I don't like them.
Then why are you watching TH-cam video reviews about their products? Just like to troll reviews or something?
very helpful review. ive seen these and have been on the fence about them, but for the price it seems like you can't go wrong. thank you
Thanks for watching. Yea, its certainly hard to argue with the price, even if they don't last forever.
I like how the pockets are "ambi", especially for a knife or tool. Thanks
Yea, I agree. Thanks.
Seems that they got some inspiration from UF PRO pants (with the stretch panels etc) and it is a good thing cause my UF PRO pants are the best "tactical" pants i have ever owned.
They do look similar in some respects.
You can buy 4-5 pairs of these for 1 pair of UF PRO's.......but those are pretty darn nice.
I like them a lot. I'm going to consider getting one pair of these pants the next time I buy some pants.
I watch a lot of vids like this, you do an comprehensive review.
Thanks!
Now that is a solid review. Thanks!
Thanks!!
Thank you for the video. You've helped me decide on purchasing them.
I wish they made these with the strech but just 4 pockets
Awesome review man! Thank you!
You're welcome Shane!
That was a great review. I am a lifter and have larger thighs and long legs. These actually look like they would fit me. 36 waist and 36 inseam. I guess I should order a 38 waist from what you are saying.
Great pants. I'm wearing a pair right now. Really great product.
They are pretty good, especially for the price!
I had to pay $56 not $35 on Amazon why is it double?
I don't know.
I do like LAPG but sizing is a gamble from them.
Most of the recent pants seem to have correct sizing. The old ones were all 2" small, but yea, I ask every time to be sure
I really like LAPoliceGear pants, but what always irks me is how wide they all are from the knee down. I wish they made a line more geared towards a slimmer fit, because they could easily remove a few inches around the calf area without sacrificing ease of movement. A more tapered profile would be welcomed. As someone in their early/mid 20s, having a less baggy look would be ideal and I struggle to find a pair of tac pants that are slim. If LAPG did that, I don't think I would ever look at another brand for pants because they do everything else so well.
Yea, they are cut pretty generous
I have a pair. Decent pant, pretty comfortable. My big beef with them are no flaps on the back pocket and not enough belt loops. With the stretch material they won't last long in hard use. I'd rather use their original cargo pants.
I agree on the belt loops and the longevity of the STS material remains to be seen. I don't mind the back pockets as I never put anything in them though.
SnareMan I've already had a couple very minor snag issues in the woods. I like the pants overall and are very comfortable.
I could see that happening.
I had to sow down the back flap on a Stryke pants that would always flip out if I didn't. I'd rather have no back flaps because who wants to sit down and feel something in a pocket back there? That's what all the other pockets are for. ;P
Yea, I don't like sitting on things in my back pockets.
Thanks for the review. I am looking for good edc pants. What is your favorite edc pants?
If I had to pick one it might be the 5.11 Apex pants. They look kind of like normal pants but still have very functional pockets
@@SnareMan thank you for sharing
@@IanSkelleyYou're welcome!
Excellent review. Thanks for sharing
You're welcome! Thanks for watching Robert.
Nice to see pants at a good price. Great review as always
Thanks!
Thank you! Great Review! Excellent!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
I was thinking about ordering this pants but many of the reviews were too old. This review made me thinking to get the pants. I like the details of each pocket & size and the way he review the pockets and pant. I read other reviews about the size and the problem of the waist size. I used to wear Blackhawk Tactical 33x32 with their flex with no problems, So if I order 34x32, should that take care of the waist? I like the zipper cargo having things fall out in Blackhawk pants, and the back flaps, do not like the button in front, will replace it with snap.
They are good pants. It's hard to say if a 34 would work. It might. A 36 would probably be too big, so I'd give the 34 a try.
They finally made proper front pockets! Aww, they are up to high...
Well I bought more Stryke pants so I'm good for another year. I get tan ones so they don't show wear at the knees like other colors.
I wish nylon didn't melt on your skin because I felt better in heat & cold with %100 nylon than polyester/cotton.
Which pockets are up too high? Nylon melts on your skin?
SnareMan with flash heat they can melt, like from an IED. But I’m pretty sure no pants will hold up well to an IED blast.
Demonstrate some high kicks and side kicks. Run through some thick brush. How well do they hold up to open flame? Good review. Not digging the pants though. Thanks anyway.
I had issues with the stretch pannels wearing out. Not sure what's up with that but it means I'll be replacing the pants each after only a few months of regular wear for work. For the price it's not horrible but It's a pain in the ass having to pick up more pairs.
Hmm. I haven't had a problem with that so far. Have you talked to LAPG about it?
Great review but I would've added a few things. These are tactical pants. How does an AR magazine fit in the top front facing pocket? I know a that a lot of guys use them for that. Also, how do pistol magazines fit in that lower front facing pocket? Thanks. Have a great night.
Thanks. I'd think a pistol mag would fit fine in that front thigh pocket, although it might be an odd place for it sitting out in the open. I'll check the AR mag fit, but as long as the mag (in whichever case) are smaller than the measurements I did they should fit. I'll check on it though when I get home.
So i run 34" waist pants (5.11) which is enough for me to use either normally or for conceal carry purposes. Are you saying these would run 2 size bigger so i would need to go to a 36" waist?
Really good review!
Thanks Kenneth!
Are these more comfortable then any 5.11 pants?
I'd say they are equally as comfortable. Probably a little more roomy than a lot of the 5.11's I have
Great review. Thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Width of knee and bottom hem (ankle)?
Awesome vid. Thanks
Thanks!
How would you compare them with the Fjallraven Vidda Pro pants?
Where do I get these? I need them badly and quickly
There's a link below the video
I need this pant
You could buy a pair and then you would have this pant.
Is it best to buy these a size larger?
Yes. I went from my normal 32 up to a 34 on these.
My waist size is 115cm. What size do I have to use?
Sound like you need 46"
5.11 tactical?
What about them?
What makes pants "water resistant?"
There is a coating on the fabric similar to other pants.
I was wanting something more specific/technical...Thanks for your reply.
RickyBobby BobbyRicky I think it's generally a Teflon based coating. Not sure of the specifics of it.
Cool, thanks for that...
awesome review. what model of watch are you wearing?
Thanks! The first part of the vid is a Breitling Navitimer. The outdoor part is a Samsung Gear S3
not pants related but what model salamon boots are you wearing????
They are actually the LAPG Atlas Hiker shoe: www.lapolicegear.com/lapg-fw-h001l-black-low-hiker.html
Great video. Price went up to $42.99. I guess Made in China would do that
Thanks
What is your favorite pair of pants
Tough one. It depends on the use as each has features that others don't have. If I had to pick just one pair from my collection of WAY too many it would either be one of the Vertx pants or the 5.11 Apex pants if I wanted something little more under the radar as they don't have the ripstop material.
I'm interested in the pants, but I've read conflicting reviews on their website in regards to sizing. Can anyone else back up the video so I can just go up a size in confidence and not have to return them?
(Usually wear 32×32)
Just get 32x32 the waist is true to size
The pants are great and as far as the sizing goes, they are sized before the elastic is installed so if you want them looser then get them a bit larger.
2x sizes above yer usual sizing is the recommended advice for lapg pants in general as there can be slight shrinkage after 1st wash and the tops can come elasticated also! which pulls in the waist after wash
I would agree that they run smaller in the waist. I have a pair of Operator pants, and normally wear a 34×34. I bought 36×34 and they fit like 34's.
1:11 65% cotton?
65 polyester, 35 cotton
sweet !
Very Nice
Thanks!
They should add a phone pocket to the back of the thigh .
Who wants to carry a phone in a back pocket ? I always carry my phone in a front thigh pocket.
It is amazing they can make a pant like this,but you have to guess what size you need because they can't make a 32 waist a 32."DEAL KILLER" Let me know when the foreign company you use to make these pants can figure it out.
Yea, I don't know why their pants are consistently 2" small. Maybe its 32cm as opposed to 32in
Chris James say's it all,but if Steve H shuts the hell up i will buy 4 pairs.
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Look's like SH:T,
Because?
China? Nope
ok
Great review. Thanks.