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5.11 Tactical Pants & Shorts

The 5.11 Tactical pants range covers duty wear, covert carry and everyday active use. Four core trousers lead the range: the Stryke Pant with Flex-Tac mechanical stretch ripstop and 12 pockets, the Apex Pant with a heavier canvas build and hidden flex cuff storage, the Ridge Pant in a straight-fit gray man cut with hidden cuff key pockets, and the ABR Pro Pant in FlexLite ripstop with reinforced seat and knees. Warm-weather options are covered by the Apex Short and Defender-Flex Short.

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Stryke Pant

Regular fit. Flex-Tac mechanical stretch ripstop with 12 pockets and a self-adjusting tunnel waistband. Bar-tacked reinforcement and gusseted construction make this the workhorse of the 5.11 range for duty and active use.

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Apex Pant

Regular fit. 7.2oz Flex-Tac stretch canvas with 10 pockets, including hidden flex cuff storage and a handcuff key pocket. Comfort waistband and DWR finish for duty use, security work and extended active wear.

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Ridge Pant

Tapered straight fit. Same Flex-Tac canvas family as the Apex in a lighter 6.4oz weight, with 8 pockets, hidden cuff key storage and an IWB flex cuff tunnel. A covert cut with the tactical function of the range, without the tactical look.

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ABR Pro Pant

Straight fit. FlexLite ripstop with mechanical stretch, 9 pockets, reinforced seat and knees, and internal knee pad readiness. The lightest of the four core ranges, built for professionals who move constantly.

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5.11 Pants FAQ

Which 5.11 pant should I choose?

The Stryke is the all-round workhorse for duty and active use in a Flex-Tac ripstop, regular fit. The Apex is heavier duty in a 7.2oz Flex-Tac canvas with hidden flex cuff and handcuff key storage, regular fit. The Ridge uses the same canvas family in a lighter 6.4oz weight and a tapered straight fit for low-visibility wear. The ABR Pro is the lightest of the four in a straight-fit FlexLite ripstop with reinforced seat and knees.

What is Flex-Tac fabric?


Flex-Tac is 5.11's patented mechanical stretch fabric. A polyester and cotton blend woven with built-in stretch, delivering the durability of canvas or ripstop with the movement of a stretch fabric. Used across the Stryke, Apex and Ridge ranges.

How do 5.11 pant sizes fit?

5.11 pants run true to labelled waist and inseam measurements. The Stryke and Apex use a comfort tunnel waistband that self-adjusts up to two inches as well as being a regular fit. The Ridge and ABR Pro use a fixed comfort waist and are a straight fit. Australian sizing follows the US labelling on all styles. Size guide here.

Are 5.11 pants suitable for hot weather?

The ABR Pro is the lightest of the four core ranges at 5.6oz FlexLite ripstop. The Ridge sits next at 6.4oz canvas, then the Stryke at 6.8oz ripstop. The Apex is the heaviest at 7.2oz canvas. For Australian summers, the ABR Pro or the shorts range are the strongest picks

Can I put knee pads in 5.11 pants?

Yes. The Stryke and ABR Pro have internal knee pad pockets built into the leg. The Stryke TDU also accommodates 5.11 knee pads sold separately.

How should I wash 5.11 tactical pants?

Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. The DWR and Teflon finishes hold up well through repeated washing. Avoid fabric softener as it degrades the water and stain resistance over time.

Do 5.11 pants come in women's fits?

Yes. The Stryke, Apex and ABR Pro all have dedicated women's cuts. Sizing runs true to labelled waist measurements. Check individual product pages for available sizes. Shop here.