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I dunno . . . doesn’t a belt do the same thing? Never liked “adjustable waistbands.” First thing I used to do on BDU’s was cut off the adjustable tabs and straps.
Otherwise you feel that little buckle digging into your bone.
the 50mm velcro hook top side is too tall and will most likely curl up after washing and get snagged on every piece of clothing you wear… I think both should interface the same size with rounded corners.
Interesting enough, might add extra bulk for not much gain.
Agreed 96C. I’m sure its not a finished product yet but it would be nice if the hook tab you pull off to make the adjustment was lower profile and the same or a similar color.
Completely agree.
From wearing many different types of pants with waist adjustment, I’ve learned several important things about it:
– if there are hook&loop, hook part should be always a bit smaller (shorter, narrower) than loop part to avoid snagging (the same goes to cuff adjusters – many outerwear makers do not understand it);
– wider adjuster means less bulk (because tension is not concentrated in one point), but it’s better to have it a bit narrower than waist belt to avoid confusion (my own ideal ratio looks like 1.5″ adjuster and 2″ belt or 40mm/50mm).
Really cool concept… but will need some refinement as mentione above… but a good set in the right direction
Looks helpful for Fat Operators who need more room in the waist as they approach the buffet table.
…also overcomes the “friendly fire” of burst button closures.
Not that I wear Operator pants for Every day Concealed Carry but it might be nice for days when you decide to go IWB instead of OWB.
I don’t like how you’d have an unsecured “tail” once the waist is adjusted in. I prefer the way Crye and others are doing it. Low profile and no hanging tails.
I have the Crye pants that accomplish basically the same thing without a huge strap on the side. Crye has it right.
Finally, someone embraces the design concepts of the “Regular Guy Look”…
After trying this prototype I will say this, I like it. Caught me off guard at first but you do not get the crinkle you do in the waist line from Crye. Also , I have never once been able to adjust G3’s with one hand anyway. It is always grab the waistline, with one hand and tighten with the other. Do not be scared of something new that works.
If you need the one-hand operation, the adjuster LAPG used in “The Operator” pants looks like no-brainer for that. It adds some bulk, but it’s insignificant.
Is that a non-slip surface? Can you snug the waist, not wear a belt in the trou’ and then wear your “utility” belt over this? If so, this would be a far more comfortable way to wear the outer belt..no inner belt digging in the hip bones.
does it still cost an arm and a leg?
I would confidently wear this without a belt. The support it felt like I was getting from it was amazing …minus A belt. This would also mitigate the whole belt rubbing from battle belt over it. I have leashed into an aircraft using my battlebelt only, I would say that is a risk that you as an end user would have to accept. Fact of the matter is that its a pain to put really any belt thru my G3’s.
Good Bye Fat Pants…. and skinny pants!
It’s in the same place as a right handed holster, which is a deal breaker for me. With an ordinary belt there’s no interference with your sidearm and holster.
Ok, first off, it’s flat. Second, you shouldn’t be adjusting your pant fit after you put your gun on. Do it before.
this is great, the pog’s leaving the dfat can back it off a notch or two. ir for your average keyboard warrior after a hard twinkie session
Ok, so now that all of the gun store commandos have spoken, does anyone know why adjustable waists can be useful?
Primo can’t answer.
At least, for wearing different kinds of cold wear insulation layer without belt. Thick base layer should be tucked in – you need wider waist. Thin underwear + fleece jacket worn over the pants – you need less room. Then, add regular boxers or heavyweight bottoms to the equation and the difference will be up to two inches. Looks enough to loose your pants.
Personally, I don’t like the idea to take extra pants just to be able to put the warmer base on.
Why not to use belt? Just because I don’t need one if I have adjustable waist.
+1. Layering for cold weather definitely eats up any “wiggle room” you may have had, or managed to put on an extra inch in your waist size recently.
I personally like having an adjustable waist because I find that I’m usually in between sizes when it comes to tactical pants, so what I do is buy on the small end figuring that the waist band will expand to give me a better fit. I also see it as useful for in case you gain or lose a bit of weight, keeps you from having to buy a new pair of pants when that happens.
Who cares why they can be useful? If an individual wants it, they can buy it. Lord knows there are enough vendors to make up shit like this.