Tactical Yoga Pants Review: Spanky 5.11 Yoga Pants

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January 7, 2017  
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Back when 5.11 debuted their Raven Range Tights, I was skeptical. They were touted by 5.11 as “Tactical Yoga Pants.” Just those three words seriously put together to describe a product screamed “gun bunny gear.” But, truth be told, gun bunnies don’t bother me. So, what had me being such a skeptic right off the bat?

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Over the past year, 5.11 stepped their game up with their women’s product line. When I first started shooting, the only 5.11 pants available were the Taclites, which were great. My favorite pair of black, Taclite pro pants have been through a lot of abuse and are still going strong. When 5.11 added several new pants and jackets to the women’s line, I was thrilled since the brand’s quality is top-notch.

But with the addition of the “Tactical Yoga Pants,” my mind immediately went into “What the heck are you thinking?” mode. Yoga pants do not belong on the range. Hell, yoga pants are a trend outside the range that I can’t completely comprehend. Why is this a thing? Cause jeans don’t fit well anymore? Are women getting lazier with their clothing selections?

Then it hit me: “Duh. Guys like being able to see our assets pushed up, tucked in, and in easier view.” Yoga pants are comfy, and attention-getting. I get it now, spanky pants for the win-win.

During #TrailsFound16, Megan Holly and I decided to put our 5.11 spanky pants to the test for a day of horseback riding. Better yet, it was a boots and pants and boots and pants kind of a day.

I was extremely impressed with how durable the fabric was. We went riding into thick brush, and the thorns did not go through the pants. Even after a full day of wear and movement, the elasticity of the pants did not give. So, they looked just as good at the beginning of the day as they did at the end. I comfortably wore a belt and OWB holstered pistol all day. I expected the pants to be hot due to the fabric, but I was wrong.

Once I got back from AZ, I washed them and tried them out on the range. After washing on regular and drying on low, they hadn’t shrunk. On the range, they perform just as well as my other 5.11 pants. The only difference being, I had my shooting belt on so lack of pockets was not an issue since that belt has mag pouches. Shooting, while taking a knee, was good and bad. The reinforced knee didn’t rip or show wear, but the bunching of the fabric behind the knee was uncomfortable.

Overall the pants look great and perform as described, but I won’t wear them on the range again anytime soon because I don’t like to wear tight pants while shooting. That said, I’ve worn them hiking and love them in that setting. So if you want to look super cute on the range in form-fitting pants, 5.11 has you covered. Bonus points if you’re a dude and wear them, cuz equality or whatever.

Pros of the pants:

– Made from very thick, durable stretch knit fabric

– Have a wide waistband with belt loops (big deal for yoga pants)

– Undoubtedly look good

– True to size, even after washing

Cons of the pants:

– Thickness of the material is akin to the feel of a wetsuit

– Material behind the knee is not thinner, so it bunches and is uncomfortable during constant movement

– No outer pockets to put a rifle magazine or knife

-Candice

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