Frag Out! Magazine
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First Tactical V2 trousers are a classic tactical pants, ones falling somewhere be- tween low-profile ones and those screaming "LOOK AT ME I'M TACTICOOL", designed for LEO, paramedics, security or shooters so for all kind of people who need comfortable and well-designed clothing with enough of pockets that will al- low to carry them equipment re- quired in their job. The main fabric used in V2 pants is 65% polyester and 35% cotton micro-ripstop ARMS Fabric with mechanical 2-way stretch. Vertical fibers are straight and horizontal are shaped similar to the spring. ARMS Fabric is First Tactical propri- etary fabric and it dyed twice during the manufacturing process which improves durability of the color – it should withstand 50 cycles of washing. To enhance resistance to dirt, fabric is coated with a Teflon Shield+. What is interesting is that in places that may be prone to damage, they decided to use tri- ple stitching. Flexible, working with moves of the user, waist has a press stud (and optional small button). Just below the press stud is a YKK zipper. Wide belt loops (seven in total) al- lows to use almost every belt, rigger's belt included. In the crotch is a 4-way almost star- shaped gusset reaching almost to the knees which increases mobility and guarantees that when you would like to high kick some- one in the face, trousers will not rip in crotch. Legs are straight, quite wide and can be worn over boots. Knees are double layered with in- ternal side-access slots for protective inserts. There are eight pockets in total: ÄTwo hip high pockets similar to those in jeans trousers but with additional internal loops to secure small items like keys. Edge of each pocket is reinforced to prevent it from rubbing out from the knives' or multitools' pocket clips. ÄTwo open top pockets in the back. ÄTwo small open top pockets on front of the thighs. Its size is enough to carry a knife, pistol mag or the standard carbine mag. ÄTwo thigh cargo pockets with Velcro flaps. Those pockets are flat, don't stand out on sides even when stuffed. They don't have any pleats, just a small one at the bottom. Inside, there is an organizer made of two sep- arate pockets that fits AR magazine each (or smartphone). In each of cargo pockets there are loops in the stitching of the flap which can be used to secure small stuff from losing. Flap is slightly stiffened so it doesn't tend to roll the sides. If there is a need, it can be tucked into the pocket so the pocket can be used as an improvised mag pouch or dump pouch. Top edge of the flap has an opening allowing to use a knife with a pocket clip or telescopic baton. CLOTHING