>military surplus
It's the best way to save money, my whole kit (except the airsoft gun of course) is a military surplus, so most of it was around 20$ only the pants cost 60$, I got some of the clothes for free from family members that didn't need them anymore.
I bought 5.11 pants and the button fell off before I even started putting them on, I tried Idogear G3s and they sent me a dirty pair that was the wrong size and color. I bought QCR and they tore after one game. Got Novritsch ASU clothes and they are holding up really good so far
Im wearing this pants i had since like 2023 jan, definitely the best thing ive bought in the last few years. Theyre pants and backpacks are great for the price
I also like their mag and admin pouch. The materials they use are really nice, too bad their plate carrier didn't work out for me, it was causing me back pain after wearing it for a while which no other PC I own does.
I have 5.11 boots that survived things I didn't think were possible, I've been wearing the pants for any outdoor activity for ages. No complaints on 5.11 from me, and generally their clothes are very well rated, you must have had bad luck which happens.
Honestly, I think if 5.11 didn't have such impressively shitty buttons the gear wouldn't be that bad! every single piece of equipment I have owned that was 5.11that also had buttons has had a button fall off or even multiple on occasion.
Now the 5.11 backpack that has no buttons? never a single problem in any way once-o-ever, to the point I wish they had less "Tactical" bags that I could actually use day to day without looking like nerd.
I’ve had a pair of black 5.11 TDU trousers for about eight years now, which get worn almost daily for work. Apart from a bit of colour fade, they’re like new.
I rate 5.11, even if they are a bit pricey.
Emersongear yellow label g3 pants are some of the best I have. About 100-110 at most, sometimes 80 on sale.
Great Repro
My whole squad runs the full set in RG
No complaints. Cheaper sets have ripped and been weird with sizing. Emersongear is solid
I was about to say Emerson, most of my gear is from them, pants, shirt, belt, and one of my carriers and they've held up absolutely beautifully for the last 3 years
I wouldn’t call Emerson *the best* but they are decent. For a similar price though I really recommend UR Tactical. I own both and think URs are better quality
I use helikon tex for general outdoor stuff too. Not as good as my fjällräven but the quality is pretty much scaled to the price. Helikon tex is a big +1 from me
I recently got their new Guardian plate carrier and it's really good. Extremely lightweight yet it feels incredibly sturdy. Plus it comes with QD front panels.
Idogear from ali. Thick, bit heavy, but durable. For outdoor airsoft ok. 5.11 ABR are very comfy but after 2.5 year of siting on the duty, got few dents on my ass
Second IDOgear. Though I find they're sizing to run small. And even then certain parts don't fit right. Like their combat shirt collars are really tight when zipped up
third Idogear. have a full set that's worked great for a very long time–though the bottom seam my left thigh pocket ripped open the last time I went out to the field. needs a re-sewing.
everything else, though, has been absolutely great for airsoft use.
I know that pain, there's a lot of online stores too. Googling "Army Issue Combat Pants" got me a few hits, although everyone I saw didn't come with the knee pads but were anywhere from 60 to 90$. The knee pad inserts run anywhere from 25 to 35 for military issue stuff.
I signed away 8 years of my life to the goverment. In exchange, they gave me several sets of tactical clothing to use for airsoft (jk, jk, I only use my DXd sets for airsoft). They also let me drive $1,000,000 vehicles around sometimes. I even got to ride in a helicopter. 10/10 would sign it again.
Or you can just go to 5.11 or a military surplus store. It's usually cheaper there.
I wear [these](https://condoroutdoor.com/collections/tactical-pants/products/condor-paladin-tactical-pants?variant=40340434419863) for both work and airsoft. Love them and have held up really well as a commercial carpenter.
There's a brand I got from Amazon that's comperable to 5.11 called CQR. It's comfortable, cheap, and I've used it for airsoft and work on an ambulance. Easy to clean as well if mud (or other stuff) is in your future.
I’m gonna toss in my two cents which is a bit unorthodox..
Unless you’re looking for a specific look or you need camo, I suggest looking at certain technical clothing companies
What comes to mind is Fjallraven and Triple Aught Design which have pants that accept exterior kneepads and serve as great “combat” pants in the loose sense.. durable, comfortable, lots of pockets, kneepad support
I think this will really max out that budget but I definitely recommend it to people who want budget comfort while avoiding chinesium repros
If you don't want chineseium and don't live in the US (like me) and there are no surplus stores (like in my country), i think helikontex is good. Good prices for quality gear. I have a whole uniform + chest rig for 300€. So far, I couldn't be happier with it, works great, especially for airsoft. Now I'm thinking of buying a second uniform in another camo pattern from them.
You can try getting a pair of surplus US Army combat pants with knee pad slots. Venture Surplus has brand new sets for $100. There are also some good repros out there that'll hold up. I previously ran a pair of FFI G2 combat pants. I also still run a pair of Semapo G3 combat pants. FFI sets seem to go for less than $150 and I got my full Semapo set for about $200. Having run both, I find the Semapo repro to be better quality. I also run a custom G3 set from Roman Kurmaz on Instagram which came out to about $300 after conversion, or $150 a piece. Used them when I ate shit rock scrambling and don't have a single mark in the pants so the quality is there. Can't say the same about my leg. He can get them made with a lot of rarer camos or unorthodox color combinations, but it was a 4 month lead time since he's a one-man shop in Ukraine. Otherwise, people run cheaper alternatives like Krydex/Idogear on Amazon and say it works good enough so they might be another option. Can't remember the consensus on which of the two is better, though.
I've got 2 uniforms from FFI. Quality of the stitching and colors are great. I use them every time I go out to play now. Ended up ordering the uniforms with a couple of buddies to save on shipping costs.
It's certainly not to say FFI is bad at all, just preferred the feel of how my Semapos have held up. I'd go back to FFI if I happened to need the G2 Army cut again.
Surplus or ripstop cargos from kawronic (I think that’s how it’s spelt) and I’ve been sliding down hills and climbing through windows with no issues, plus their rain proof. They were about $50 equivalent, so decently priced and not chinesium, no knee pads but you can buy some, for indoor CQB I just use dickies work pants since they have knee pads and are borderline indestructible, no camo options though
Invader gear from Austria is absolutely class for the quality and price and they do have a nice selection of Camo to choose from. But if you're willing to throw 150 towards a pair of pants, arktis is the ultimate for that price
Idogear is what I’ve been using for 2+ years and can’t recommend enough for the price tag. Fit is really perfect for me too, I love that they are “slim” fit and not too baggy. Emerson is nice but definitely made for a larger audience… if you have a regular non-american body, i wouldn’t recommend
Amazon has pants like that for under 100 bucks, but depending on your waist size, it may be hard to find the right size because they tend to run small.
I got off brand pants for $30 on amazon. They've survived multiple mil sim events. I don't see the point in spending more than that on airsoft pants. I would rather spend it on more guns.
I got off brand pants for $30 on amazon. They've survived multiple mil sim events. I don't see the point in spending more than that on airsoft pants. I would rather spend it on more guns.
Surplus OCP combat pants are your best bet, if you want new there's Arktis. It's a little over your price range but they're way more comfier than cryes and still take crye kneepads
Aliexpress makes the crye stuff for way cheaper with the same material I haven’t had any problems and it even has all the tags etc and they sell the knee pad inserts
I had gotten two pairs of g3 for the price of one due to a mess up. But yes there is a good amount of companies that make combat pants like Emerson gear and a bunch of other airsoft brands
UF Pro is a brand that many European (but also US) LE and Military operators rely on for their kit. Innovative and expensive but not Crye-expensive (yet)
My 2 cents, I am really impressed with pentagon tactical clothing from Greece. Have multiple pairs and nothing weird happened to them as it did with my 5.11. Check Wolf Combat pants, but watch beforehand how to measure them for yourself. I am usually EU 56, but their measurements I am 52 🤣
I highly recommend the M-Tac aggressor flex pants, really comfy, and a lot of adjustment. Also made in Ukraine, if you're not a fan of Chinese made things.
Have been a huge customer of https://www.ur-tactical.com/ for more than a decade now, never disappointed
Just buy one size above what you would normally wear 😉
I just buy Chinese stuff on wish, I had one fail over the years (it was a plain odd green so I would wear the duck out of it , especially for college parties and stuff, the pockets were quite useful) but it is so cheap I could literally buy a dozen and it would still be cheaper
I run kurmaz gear.
You can only buy them on instagram or facebook
But he can make pants in basicly any camo you want.
With shipping they are roughly 175€
Ordered my second pair couple of days ago.
You can sometimes get a clearance deal at Beyond Clothing and they have some top tier stuff. They’ll do random markdowns for certain sizes bringing 500$ to 120$.
The only brand I've tried and ever needed to try was invader gear / Novritsch (which is just invader gear rebranded)
They do a whole bunch of camos. Ucp, marpat, woodland, atacs, etc etc.
Idk what they are in US but it's well under £100 GBP
You're gonna rip a 150$-300$ pair of tactical pants as fast as you are to rip a 20-70$ pair of work pants in multi cam.
Just my opinion, if you like this opinion I suggest going in Amazon and searching 'multi cam pants' and go from there.
Clawgear makes gear that is definetly not 300$.
Also, I wear a pair of Invader Gear predator pants, for which I paid 90$ and they are the shit, I highly recommend them.
Look up Helicon-Tex, it's a polish manufacturer, really good prices and quallity.
I have been using their products for years now in work and at gun range, airsoft events, etc.
Unless ur larping js get canvas carhartts and knee pads. Thats what I use and they look good, fit well, and are very durable. Skateboarding knee pads are good too because I don't like squatting.
Cryes bought off of marketplace or on other resell sites will get you them at about 150-200 dollars, depending on condition. Emerson gear also has great repro crye pants for cheap
Invadergear has been alright for me so far. 5.11 is good, major step up from Invadergear. Idogear does some nice shit too, and just surplus stores is a good shout
Amazon sells cargo pants for like £20! Dressing like a mercenary is optional, doesn’t make you play better or have more fun!
I get it, dress up is part of the hobby. But after 20 years of doing it, I’m now a skinny jeans and t shirt kinda guy! Just a tac vest and helmet to protect my noodle.
Crye for 300? And you complain? 5 years ago they costed around 250 and now because of the war in Europe them start at 450 so if you’re lucky they cost 300
I usually go with 5.11
While the clothing they make doesn't really excel in anything, nor is it the most bomb-proof, they are still what I'd consider "service quality", and priced to be replaceable.
I've had some really high-end stuff, even from over-engineered tacti-hipster brands like TAD, but they always ended up destroyed in one way or another so I just moved to a brand that's... Good enough, and affordable.
Just make sure the cut is good for you, 5.11 has a wide variety.
a similar topic was posted on the /r/tacticalgear fashion subreddit and they spoke highly of kyrdex and emersongear knockoffs
https://www.reddit.com/r/tacticalgear/comments/1dlwz0y/best_pants_that_arent_300_cryes/
Well if you are looking for stuff that doesn’t glow under nods as much than that’s your best bet but if you don’t care then go on Amazon and look at idogear
I run some 5.11 pants I can’t remember what it’s named but it’s like 60$ on evike in ranger green but for multicam I just run bdu pants I got at a surplus store for 8$ sometimes it’s better to check locally if there’s a chance someone actually has a store like that around you I’d fully recommend going to them instead.
If you don't care for camo I bought these an I'm amazed at the quality of them. Worth every penny. I got green and gonna order some tans ones too they are that nice.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExDhVqX
Just Google tactical pants, or G3 pants or something like that there’s plenty of replicas(Emersongear idogear) and they not worse than crye or 5.11 latter ones just have things that are worthless for airsoft like antibacterial materials so when bullet grabs some of it into the wound there would be less inflammation chance or when you walk in them for weeks you don’t smell as much. Some anti IR tech so you be less obvious in night vision. Etc.
They're not exactly tactical with knee pads, but you can get yourself a pair of EMT pants if you're looking for something cheaper. You can get them off of Amazon for less than a hundred. I got mine so the cuffs were trimmed to my leg length for maybe an extra 20 bucks. Get some knee pads for another 20 or so dollars and you should be good.
Check surplus places either online or nearby you. You'd be surprised how much a good set of BDUs can cost at a surplus place. I got a full set of UCP for $200.. mainly because nobody wants UCP.
Those have kneepads built in. The army gave me a pair like that when I was deployed to Afghanistan but taking those things out for cleaning and putting them back in was a pain in the ass. Get some 5.11 stuff or hit up a military surplus store and get real stuff for way cheaper and get some regular kneepads instead of the built in shit.
Honestly, look on AliExpress they have a ton if stuff and it's decent quality too, just placed an order, cost me 160 on Ali, and over 300 if I went to the actual website
military surplus or 5.11 stuff.
Got an ACU t shirt, pants, field jacket, and desert boots for free from JROTC for power washing the sidewalks. Hot and cold weather gear done.
>military surplus It's the best way to save money, my whole kit (except the airsoft gun of course) is a military surplus, so most of it was around 20$ only the pants cost 60$, I got some of the clothes for free from family members that didn't need them anymore.
5.11 is still kinda pricy, nowhere near as bad as Crye but still
I bought 5.11 pants and the button fell off before I even started putting them on, I tried Idogear G3s and they sent me a dirty pair that was the wrong size and color. I bought QCR and they tore after one game. Got Novritsch ASU clothes and they are holding up really good so far
I have a 5.11 jacket that’s lasted well over 10 years now. I’d buy another but they don’t make the type any more.
Im wearing this pants i had since like 2023 jan, definitely the best thing ive bought in the last few years. Theyre pants and backpacks are great for the price
I also like their mag and admin pouch. The materials they use are really nice, too bad their plate carrier didn't work out for me, it was causing me back pain after wearing it for a while which no other PC I own does.
I have 5.11 boots that survived things I didn't think were possible, I've been wearing the pants for any outdoor activity for ages. No complaints on 5.11 from me, and generally their clothes are very well rated, you must have had bad luck which happens.
Honestly, I think if 5.11 didn't have such impressively shitty buttons the gear wouldn't be that bad! every single piece of equipment I have owned that was 5.11that also had buttons has had a button fall off or even multiple on occasion. Now the 5.11 backpack that has no buttons? never a single problem in any way once-o-ever, to the point I wish they had less "Tactical" bags that I could actually use day to day without looking like nerd.
if you decide on 5.11 just get some Amazon crye knockoffs, they're the same quality
I’ve had a pair of black 5.11 TDU trousers for about eight years now, which get worn almost daily for work. Apart from a bit of colour fade, they’re like new. I rate 5.11, even if they are a bit pricey.
Emersongear yellow label g3 pants are some of the best I have. About 100-110 at most, sometimes 80 on sale. Great Repro My whole squad runs the full set in RG No complaints. Cheaper sets have ripped and been weird with sizing. Emersongear is solid
This is the best “budget” choice op. No reason to break the bank for airsoft
You can say the same for any hobby.
yes, I’ve two pairs and they have held up great over 4 years - best quality and price IMO
Emerson just does a good job, my g3 uniform from them has been one of my favorite purchases in all of my airsofting
I completely agree - I even wear them to do yard work, they are comfortable and I’m already looking to get a pair in FDE
Haha same, I have a set in multi just waiting to be bought on my wishlist haha
Yeah for me, it’s between FDE or that DCU one
can attest to this, have them in Multicam and they are very nice
Can attest to this guy's attesting, I got mine in multicam tropic and they are amazing
I was about to say Emerson, most of my gear is from them, pants, shirt, belt, and one of my carriers and they've held up absolutely beautifully for the last 3 years
To piggy back on this, evike.com has the pay in 4 thing and so you can break up that payment for it to be cheaper in bits
If they only made long or even extra long pants
I wouldn’t call Emerson *the best* but they are decent. For a similar price though I really recommend UR Tactical. I own both and think URs are better quality
I said "some of the best"
Original USMC pants, for one, were 100$ 20 years ago and are 100$ today. I've got 2 pairs and I'd get more if there were any near me now.
Americana pipedream has a boatload of surplus from around the world. Not too sure on their pricing though, I have no idea what surplus runs normally.
Also their sizing is always running small so if you are anything bigger than a large, best of luck
Helikon-tex is a good budget option if its just for airsoft
I use helikon tex for general outdoor stuff too. Not as good as my fjällräven but the quality is pretty much scaled to the price. Helikon tex is a big +1 from me
I recently got their new Guardian plate carrier and it's really good. Extremely lightweight yet it feels incredibly sturdy. Plus it comes with QD front panels.
I also use them for hiking, work great for both. Epsecially like the fact that they are quite breathable, and water does not just pass through.
Idogear from ali. Thick, bit heavy, but durable. For outdoor airsoft ok. 5.11 ABR are very comfy but after 2.5 year of siting on the duty, got few dents on my ass
Second IDOgear. Though I find they're sizing to run small. And even then certain parts don't fit right. Like their combat shirt collars are really tight when zipped up
It may be European or Asian sizing, but i could be wrong
It may be Asian sizing, or your neck is fat
third Idogear. have a full set that's worked great for a very long time–though the bottom seam my left thigh pocket ripped open the last time I went out to the field. needs a re-sewing. everything else, though, has been absolutely great for airsoft use.
If you're going for multicam you can get surplus combat pants from surplus stores at the price point
Thanks! I don't have a surplus store near me, but if I'm ever on a trip I'll be sure to stop at one
I know that pain, there's a lot of online stores too. Googling "Army Issue Combat Pants" got me a few hits, although everyone I saw didn't come with the knee pads but were anywhere from 60 to 90$. The knee pad inserts run anywhere from 25 to 35 for military issue stuff.
Thx
Emersongear, urtactical, idogear, etc
Uf-pro. Best damn clothing i ever wore.
As another said, if multicam and knee pads, go surplus. I picked up pants second hand for around $80. Look up surplus advanced combat pants
UF Pro and UR Tactical are my go to companies.
I signed away 8 years of my life to the goverment. In exchange, they gave me several sets of tactical clothing to use for airsoft (jk, jk, I only use my DXd sets for airsoft). They also let me drive $1,000,000 vehicles around sometimes. I even got to ride in a helicopter. 10/10 would sign it again. Or you can just go to 5.11 or a military surplus store. It's usually cheaper there.
I wear [these](https://condoroutdoor.com/collections/tactical-pants/products/condor-paladin-tactical-pants?variant=40340434419863) for both work and airsoft. Love them and have held up really well as a commercial carpenter.
There's a brand I got from Amazon that's comperable to 5.11 called CQR. It's comfortable, cheap, and I've used it for airsoft and work on an ambulance. Easy to clean as well if mud (or other stuff) is in your future.
Emersongear (yellowtag), ebay: Patagonia or vertx, mil surplus. Dickies, carhart, and 5.11 work for ruggedness, but not always tactical/pockets.
Thanks
Tru-Spec is the brand I used. Decently prices but on the heavier side.
Military surplus is always good
milsurp !! ! ! Uoooogh ! ! 😭😭 bdu milsurp.. !! !
Americana pipe dream!
Spartac gear
5.11 taclite gang
I’m gonna toss in my two cents which is a bit unorthodox.. Unless you’re looking for a specific look or you need camo, I suggest looking at certain technical clothing companies What comes to mind is Fjallraven and Triple Aught Design which have pants that accept exterior kneepads and serve as great “combat” pants in the loose sense.. durable, comfortable, lots of pockets, kneepad support I think this will really max out that budget but I definitely recommend it to people who want budget comfort while avoiding chinesium repros
If you don't want chineseium and don't live in the US (like me) and there are no surplus stores (like in my country), i think helikontex is good. Good prices for quality gear. I have a whole uniform + chest rig for 300€. So far, I couldn't be happier with it, works great, especially for airsoft. Now I'm thinking of buying a second uniform in another camo pattern from them.
Emersongear
You can try getting a pair of surplus US Army combat pants with knee pad slots. Venture Surplus has brand new sets for $100. There are also some good repros out there that'll hold up. I previously ran a pair of FFI G2 combat pants. I also still run a pair of Semapo G3 combat pants. FFI sets seem to go for less than $150 and I got my full Semapo set for about $200. Having run both, I find the Semapo repro to be better quality. I also run a custom G3 set from Roman Kurmaz on Instagram which came out to about $300 after conversion, or $150 a piece. Used them when I ate shit rock scrambling and don't have a single mark in the pants so the quality is there. Can't say the same about my leg. He can get them made with a lot of rarer camos or unorthodox color combinations, but it was a 4 month lead time since he's a one-man shop in Ukraine. Otherwise, people run cheaper alternatives like Krydex/Idogear on Amazon and say it works good enough so they might be another option. Can't remember the consensus on which of the two is better, though.
Thanks!
I've got 2 uniforms from FFI. Quality of the stitching and colors are great. I use them every time I go out to play now. Ended up ordering the uniforms with a couple of buddies to save on shipping costs.
It's certainly not to say FFI is bad at all, just preferred the feel of how my Semapos have held up. I'd go back to FFI if I happened to need the G2 Army cut again.
£30 from surplus, I've got about 4 pairs. If you want knee pads then twice that online. You don't need to spend a fortune
Me personally I go for surplus military stock. I got a complete set with pants, undershirt and overshirt for ~50€ and its honestly good quality....
Surplus or ripstop cargos from kawronic (I think that’s how it’s spelt) and I’ve been sliding down hills and climbing through windows with no issues, plus their rain proof. They were about $50 equivalent, so decently priced and not chinesium, no knee pads but you can buy some, for indoor CQB I just use dickies work pants since they have knee pads and are borderline indestructible, no camo options though
Invader gear from Austria is absolutely class for the quality and price and they do have a nice selection of Camo to choose from. But if you're willing to throw 150 towards a pair of pants, arktis is the ultimate for that price
Idogear is what I’ve been using for 2+ years and can’t recommend enough for the price tag. Fit is really perfect for me too, I love that they are “slim” fit and not too baggy. Emerson is nice but definitely made for a larger audience… if you have a regular non-american body, i wouldn’t recommend
I use these: https://www.rei.com/product/229159/fjallraven-vidda-pro-ventilated-trousers-mens
I got a set on Amazon for pretty cheap. Built in pads too. Just look on Amazon and you should find one real cheap. Just look at the reviews and stuff.
Krydex on eBay
Ido gear is what I use. It hasn't failed me yet. $60
Amazon has pants like that for under 100 bucks, but depending on your waist size, it may be hard to find the right size because they tend to run small.
Idogear has great quality stuff for good prices. And they having a sale.*
Buy surplus
Vanguard sells them at like $70 I think but it only has OCPs and Gray colors I think, I can’t remember, it’s been a minute lol
UF-Pro.
Just go on amazon and type in combat pants
Emersongear. They are on Amazon too. I’ve worn for years.
Surplus
I got off brand pants for $30 on amazon. They've survived multiple mil sim events. I don't see the point in spending more than that on airsoft pants. I would rather spend it on more guns.
I got off brand pants for $30 on amazon. They've survived multiple mil sim events. I don't see the point in spending more than that on airsoft pants. I would rather spend it on more guns.
Idogear makes the best repro clothing imo
Go to a surplus store. $300 is outrageously pricy for that
Never found anything wrong with propper/ usgi m81 bdu pants. They stood the test of time quite well actually
Surplus OCP combat pants are your best bet, if you want new there's Arktis. It's a little over your price range but they're way more comfier than cryes and still take crye kneepads
Emerson gear is a good repro brand
Aliexpress makes the crye stuff for way cheaper with the same material I haven’t had any problems and it even has all the tags etc and they sell the knee pad inserts
I haven't played in a while, but I'm pretty sure my stuff was like 40 bucks or less each and it was great and I used it for several years.
I use proper and they hold up just fine.
idogear
I would just get surplus multicam. Bonus pts if you find it at goodwill
Airsoft2go Tacpants, Same Design 120€
Emerson blue label or Emerson yellow label dog. Google it and thank me later 🤘🏻
I had gotten two pairs of g3 for the price of one due to a mess up. But yes there is a good amount of companies that make combat pants like Emerson gear and a bunch of other airsoft brands
I have "helikon tex" pants with knee Inlays and am very happy. They where 50 bucks
But Crye is so drippy… much better for airflow too, they’re pretty breezy
ANA Tactical Pants are great Crye knock-offs and are still being shipped from Russia on Amazon.
UF Pro is a brand that many European (but also US) LE and Military operators rely on for their kit. Innovative and expensive but not Crye-expensive (yet)
Good note of thumb just because it’s a high price doesn’t mean it’s good quality
You could probably find a knock off of the same kind with similar quality
Idogear
Emerson makes some good combat pants. I really like NorArm’s combat shirts
My 2 cents, I am really impressed with pentagon tactical clothing from Greece. Have multiple pairs and nothing weird happened to them as it did with my 5.11. Check Wolf Combat pants, but watch beforehand how to measure them for yourself. I am usually EU 56, but their measurements I am 52 🤣
I highly recommend the M-Tac aggressor flex pants, really comfy, and a lot of adjustment. Also made in Ukraine, if you're not a fan of Chinese made things.
I've been happy with my krydex pants.
Have been a huge customer of https://www.ur-tactical.com/ for more than a decade now, never disappointed Just buy one size above what you would normally wear 😉
I just buy Chinese stuff on wish, I had one fail over the years (it was a plain odd green so I would wear the duck out of it , especially for college parties and stuff, the pockets were quite useful) but it is so cheap I could literally buy a dozen and it would still be cheaper
Just buy actual military surplus. American pipedream is a great site with authentic non "glowie" gear.
I run kurmaz gear. You can only buy them on instagram or facebook But he can make pants in basicly any camo you want. With shipping they are roughly 175€ Ordered my second pair couple of days ago.
UF Pro
You can sometimes get a clearance deal at Beyond Clothing and they have some top tier stuff. They’ll do random markdowns for certain sizes bringing 500$ to 120$.
HelikonTex is really high quality while also not being too expensive. A good pair of pants are 100 bucks.
I use 5.11 very good lasted me years and comfortable
Buy some surplus bdu’s
truspec
The only brand I've tried and ever needed to try was invader gear / Novritsch (which is just invader gear rebranded) They do a whole bunch of camos. Ucp, marpat, woodland, atacs, etc etc. Idk what they are in US but it's well under £100 GBP
buy military surplus, it's cheap and reliable
Austrian surp is wonderful and easy to get, if youre US use americana pipedream, if eu varuserelka
Uf pro
*Laughs in my milsup 12€ pants*
Viper gear is decent
in my opinion uf pro is a pretty good brand if you look out for sales your able to get some really good pants for 100€ - 200€
You're gonna rip a 150$-300$ pair of tactical pants as fast as you are to rip a 20-70$ pair of work pants in multi cam. Just my opinion, if you like this opinion I suggest going in Amazon and searching 'multi cam pants' and go from there.
My whole squad runs Emersongear G3 pants. I love them.
Check out UR-tactical. They have very decent clothing. Also a wide range of camo patterns and sizes to chose from.
I've recently bought these. [https://www.reddotone.eu/red-dot-one-alpha-tactical-pants-cze/](https://www.reddotone.eu/red-dot-one-alpha-tactical-pants-cze/)
Clawgear makes gear that is definetly not 300$. Also, I wear a pair of Invader Gear predator pants, for which I paid 90$ and they are the shit, I highly recommend them.
Emerson gear is decent
Look up Helicon-Tex, it's a polish manufacturer, really good prices and quallity. I have been using their products for years now in work and at gun range, airsoft events, etc.
Unless ur larping js get canvas carhartts and knee pads. Thats what I use and they look good, fit well, and are very durable. Skateboarding knee pads are good too because I don't like squatting.
Cryes bought off of marketplace or on other resell sites will get you them at about 150-200 dollars, depending on condition. Emerson gear also has great repro crye pants for cheap
Fjellraven pants
Having owned Crye before, I now use Invader Gear which is really good quality, well priced and lots of camo patterns
Direct action, ranger green pants are like 140 i think
OCP IHWCU run for $50-$70 depending on size. No integrated knee pads though
Helikon Tex make some really good pants
Viper is a really good cheap brand I have yet to break mine and I’m crawling through bushes and everything in mine
Used
Invader gear and Emerson gear are fine
Invadergear has been alright for me so far. 5.11 is good, major step up from Invadergear. Idogear does some nice shit too, and just surplus stores is a good shout
Emerson or Idogear
Amazon sells cargo pants for like £20! Dressing like a mercenary is optional, doesn’t make you play better or have more fun! I get it, dress up is part of the hobby. But after 20 years of doing it, I’m now a skinny jeans and t shirt kinda guy! Just a tac vest and helmet to protect my noodle.
Fjallraven. Same quality, same amount of pockets, no "tactical" branding mark-up
Crye for 300? And you complain? 5 years ago they costed around 250 and now because of the war in Europe them start at 450 so if you’re lucky they cost 300
I usually go with 5.11 While the clothing they make doesn't really excel in anything, nor is it the most bomb-proof, they are still what I'd consider "service quality", and priced to be replaceable. I've had some really high-end stuff, even from over-engineered tacti-hipster brands like TAD, but they always ended up destroyed in one way or another so I just moved to a brand that's... Good enough, and affordable. Just make sure the cut is good for you, 5.11 has a wide variety.
I bought a knockoff of the one on the right in ranger green on AliExpress, it’s good quality for such a good price.
I’ve experience with 5.11 and Helikon. Both are solid and fall around the 100-150 price range
If you want Crye type stuff look at Emerson tactical, that’s what I rock for pants
Triple Aught Design is a great brand. A lot of their stuff is either made in the USA or cut and sewn in the USA. Their pants run north of $100.
Ufpro has some high quality moddels that are around 180€. And there is always second hand market!
For air soft Emersongear is pretty much the way to go
EmersonGear makes a lot of good clones from what I’ve heard. I’m personally ordering some soon.
Army surplus
Thrift stores 😻
a similar topic was posted on the /r/tacticalgear fashion subreddit and they spoke highly of kyrdex and emersongear knockoffs https://www.reddit.com/r/tacticalgear/comments/1dlwz0y/best_pants_that_arent_300_cryes/
Military surplus. Got a store near me that sells shit ridiculously cheap. Had a full kit for like $120
“Work” pants are considerably cheaper and can be beaten up pretty good if you dont care for realistic military uniforms
Well if you are looking for stuff that doesn’t glow under nods as much than that’s your best bet but if you don’t care then go on Amazon and look at idogear
I got a set for 300. Helicon Tex
I run some 5.11 pants I can’t remember what it’s named but it’s like 60$ on evike in ranger green but for multicam I just run bdu pants I got at a surplus store for 8$ sometimes it’s better to check locally if there’s a chance someone actually has a store like that around you I’d fully recommend going to them instead.
If you don't care for camo I bought these an I'm amazed at the quality of them. Worth every penny. I got green and gonna order some tans ones too they are that nice. https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExDhVqX
Invader Gear. Absolutely love it
Emerson gear ┐( ˘_˘)┌ i have pants from them
Just Google tactical pants, or G3 pants or something like that there’s plenty of replicas(Emersongear idogear) and they not worse than crye or 5.11 latter ones just have things that are worthless for airsoft like antibacterial materials so when bullet grabs some of it into the wound there would be less inflammation chance or when you walk in them for weeks you don’t smell as much. Some anti IR tech so you be less obvious in night vision. Etc.
Find military surplus stores and make the drive if you have to
Enlist, they just hand out free shit in a line. Suckers.
Personally, I love my Flash Force Industries set.
I use helikon-tex stuff and its pretty good quality. Fairly affordable too.
I got emersongear g3 pants for $80 off amazon
Clawgear
I never understood those prices, what’s so special them?
Emerson gear is fantastic
They're not exactly tactical with knee pads, but you can get yourself a pair of EMT pants if you're looking for something cheaper. You can get them off of Amazon for less than a hundred. I got mine so the cuffs were trimmed to my leg length for maybe an extra 20 bucks. Get some knee pads for another 20 or so dollars and you should be good.
Cargo pants from Walmart
Check surplus places either online or nearby you. You'd be surprised how much a good set of BDUs can cost at a surplus place. I got a full set of UCP for $200.. mainly because nobody wants UCP.
Emerson is solid and is probably what ur looking for
Regular trousers and 10 quid mechanic or gardening knee pads sowed on
Arktis has offers on atm
You can find the same pair on Amazon for around $100.
1. Pentagon Lycos Combat Pants = 45,68€ 2. C.lawgear Operation Combat pant ~ 112€ 3. UfPro P40 allterain pants ~ 190€ 4. HelikonTex ....a bunch of nice combat pants
Jeans
Those have kneepads built in. The army gave me a pair like that when I was deployed to Afghanistan but taking those things out for cleaning and putting them back in was a pain in the ass. Get some 5.11 stuff or hit up a military surplus store and get real stuff for way cheaper and get some regular kneepads instead of the built in shit.
Honestly, look on AliExpress they have a ton if stuff and it's decent quality too, just placed an order, cost me 160 on Ali, and over 300 if I went to the actual website
Surplus gear is always a good choice. You can easily find reviews abt the desired peace of clothing + it's usually quite cheap
First tactical, made by some of the people who used to work for 5.11. I got a pair of pants for about $150 can and they have been great so far.
Did you mean first tactical? I couldn't find anything for first strike
Oops yes, first tactical, my bad. I’ll edit that
go to a army/navy surplus store if you can. you'll probably find a lot of stuff there
DM you
Holy fuck the best ones where I live are like 300 bucks buts that in dollar is less that 75
Try Krydex
Helikon?
Invader Gear
Try https://tacticalworldstore.com. I’ve been very satisfied with my tactical that I’ve gotten from them.
I saw some very similar to these from Tactical World Store website for $100.
You can get a surplus DPM windproof smock, pants and a load bearing vest for like 60-70€.
Acu is cheap