Frag Out! Magazine
Issue link: https://fragout.uberflip.com/i/739629
CUT CLAWGEAr operator Combat Pants have the standard not too baggy but roomy enough to be non-restrictive with a comfortable rise, but still skin-tight cut (calm down, those aren't skinny fits), with high rise and with- out tapered cuffs. the waist is quite wide - it's fastened in the front with two snaps and a zipper fly (with an additional bug-flap from the bottom), there are five belt loops to accommodate the belt (up to 65mm wide so all rigger rescue belts will fit, even those two-layered ones). the back belt loop is wider and has trape- zoidal shape. What is interesting, loops are slightly stiffened with webbing for additional enhancement and protection against abrasion. Webbing has been sewn through almost the whole waist – to enforce and secure against rubbing caused of the main belt. Loops have a total of three points for suspenders at- tached. on both sides of front, there are two plastic D-rings to secure small things carried in the waist pockets. the waist also has an adjustment sys- tem - two short elastic tabs with Velcro hook&loops which adjusts to user's movements. From the inside, the waist was lined with soft faced polyester fabric which is pleasant to the touch, absorbs moisture, and, to some extent, prevents user's shirt or combat shirt from sticking out from the pants during movements. there is a diamond-shaped gusseted crotch, which does not restrict motion. you may easily perform even a high kick or climb on fences. However, in order to red uce overall weight of the pants, there are no reinforce ments on the butt. operator Combat Pants have a tquite impressive num- ber of pockets – there is eleven of them: @ two classic side/slash pocket with web- bing-reinforced edges, so they won't fray because of pocket knives carried inside; @ CLOTHING