One thing you notice at about every FOB in Afghanistan is that there are a lot of civilians walking around base -- all contractors of one sort or another. And it seems that every one of those ...

Let's be honest: some of us who wear a gun everyday think that IRONING our 511 Tactical pants is the height of "dressing up". Sure, I know it's not, but it's comfortable and lets me carry all my kit ...

I think I'd have enjoyed having these pants in New Orleans when I was there. Many of the guys I worked with were wearing platforms on their non-gun-side, typically holding two to four rifle magazines ...

My first foray into the world of tactical pants, besides my issued BDU trousers in the 1990s, was back in 2007 with a pair made by 5.11. They were good and I still have several pairs. However, I was ...

The new 5.11 Icon pants demonstrate the company's blending of form and function in tactical wear. But will they take the place of the innovative Apex pants? I have a problem. Yep, I am a sucker for ...

While walking through 5.11 Tactical’s store, Tom Davin stopped, placed a finger on his pocket and noted, “What’s great for a rifle magazine is also great for a cellphone.” As many in the digital age ...