Lightweight tactical pants not all that lightweight
There seems to be a really big difference in the fit and feel of Tru-Spec, Blackhawk, Woolrich Elite and the defunct Eotac lightweight pants. We mostly sold the 100% cotton ripstop pants which is what so many people wanted, but there are draw backs to that material. If you want lightweight pants, you really can’t get any lighter than the 100% rip stop, but they will shrink faster than others. We have a ton of 5.11 tactical pants inbound and we’ll be doing even more comparisons between the far more popular 5.11 pants.
It seems that Blackhawk and Tru-Spec are using a polyester blend for their tactical pants and although they do feel heavier and are not as breathable, they are seemingly a more durable and stain resistant tactical pants. Much of the tactical clothing is about personal preference, are bodies are not shapped all the same so complaining about fit may vary from one style and person to another. Blackhawk pants are probable a little tighter in the legs for most people and the Tru-Spec 24/7 lightweight pants are a little looser fit.