The term "tactical pants" more simply means "pants with a ton of pockets," and these new Dickies don't disappoint. Here's the breakdown. The front slash pockets are somewhat narrow but are deep enough for a rifle magazine and have a wide opening with a level cut at the bottom for a knife clip. Just below the right pocket is a small slit pocket large enough for a cell phone. Both cargo pockets are wide and roomy thanks to their pleated construction. The flaps are Velcro secured and the interior features a small divider to keep your gear organized. The rear pockets are the traditional "quarter circle" opening tactical pockets deep enough to use as a dump pouch and secured with a single Velcro tab. As a bonus, inside each of these pockets is a more traditional slash back pocket that's the perfect size for your wallet.
All in all, these are a fantastic pair of tactical pants, especially for the bargain price of around $50. They're available in black, tan, green, and dark blue and available now at www.dickiesdelivered.com .
Dickies Men's Stretch Ripstop Tactical Pants
Dupont Teflon fabric protector repels water and stains
Flex fabric for comfort and ease of movement
Insert back pockets
Covert handcuff pocket at center waist
Dickies metal tack button
Expandable comfort waist with triple gripper waistband
Cell phone pocket
Roomy bellowed cargo pocket with built-in mag pouch
L-shape front pocket to clip your knife
6.5-ounce Ripstop, 43% Elasterell-Pr with Sorona, 34% cotton, 23% polyester
Colors: black, desert sand, green, midnight
A.J. George is a sergeant with the Scottsdale (AZ) Police Department assigned to the Technical Operations Unit, Special Investigations Section.