the ripstop forms an angle of 45o to other elements
of the pants. According to the manufacturer, it is
to improve performance of and increase elasticity
of the legs in this particular area. A hem might be
cinched with shock-cord and cord lock sewn in.
Clawgear Defiant Flex Pants are medium rise
– not to high, not too low. You cannot call them
hip-huggers, but they will also not cover your belly
button. Some may say that they have the standard
rise of uniform pants, so the rise is slightly higher
than in jeans. There five belt loops in the waist area
– four standard and one wider, typical for Clawgear
in the shape of an upside-down trapezoid, which
is placed at the back. Belt loops are wide enough
to be used with practically any belts, ranging from
Arc'teryx LEAF H-150, all sorts of riggers and
rescue belts, to leather duty belts. There is an YKK
zipper-fly and two plastic snaps for waist closure.
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