Helikon-TexHOP Hybrid Outback Tactical Pants - DuraCanvas - VersaStretch - Outdoors, Hiking, Law Enforcement, Work Pants

I was ordering these pants, expecting the camo pants in the picture. When I received them from Amazon, they weren't the same ones pictured. I decided to keep them anyways, because they are extremely comfortable and very well made!

For me the real test of any pants is how they perform under exertion, so that's what I did. I took them on a 17 kilometer road march on a sunny day in the high 80's and high humidity. I kept the bottom ankle straps fully closed the entire time to ensure that any issues with moisture or breathability would become evident.Obviously nothing will give you as much air as shorts or a kilt, but these performed wonderfully. I got no sweat buildup, and all excess moisture evaporated out through the material as promised. none of my sweat stuck to my legs, and the pants did not soak up any moisture the way jeans or poly-cotton military uniform pants typically do. I attribute this performance largely to the mesh hip pockets and the overall materials used.Believe the hype people, these pants actually work for hiking.

I’m a huge fan of these pants, they’re my go-to pants for my job in residential construction. Clients always ask me about them so they certainly gather attention but in a positive way. Usually when people ask I mention how they’re a great alternative to cargo pants as they are just as functional while retaining a tailored fit that looks professional. The black fabric is similar to a durable elastic while the colored fabric is a canvas-like material that does an amazing job at wicking water. Now that the weather is getting below freezing I have found that these pants accommodate a thermal base layer very well and keep me totally comfortable while working 10+ hours in below freezing conditions. I highly recommend these pants over similar types as the fit and function is outstanding for the price.

These pants performed better than expected. I wore them hunting my first time putting them on. As I walked through the wet brush the water just ran off the pants and thorns and briars didn’t even get close to penetrating the fabric. The zippered pockets and Velcro pouches were great for storage and handheld radios. The Velcro at the bottom of the leg was great at preventing anything from getting inside your boots or shoes. The pants run slightly longer on the inseam than advertised, which worked out for me since I received a size smaller than what I ordered.The service from the company was phenomenal! The original order said it would take a month for delivery and I canceled my order because I needed something sooner for my hunting trip. They quickly emailed me and said they would express ship them so I could have them in time. Great customer service and very quick with their responses. Extremely happy all the way around!

Well constructed, good features. A bit pricy, but they are what I consider a specialty item.I'm 6', 165 lbs, on the thin side and these fit me very well (32x36) except the length was to long for me. I purchased other Helikon pants in the same length and they fit perfectly. I like that Helikon pants are not long in the crotch. Some manufacturers think long inseams need long crotch lengths...no so. The elastic waist section across the rear of the pants allows for a some range in the waist size. I'm not a fan of elastic in the waistband, but on these, I liked this feature. The material is lighter weight than I expected, but I think that's a positive. Thermals underneath in the winter would make these 4-season pants (in the South).

Returned, I assumed that the fabric was thicker or doubled up in wear areas but it's not. I assumed it would be similar to my 511 or fjallravens. Not knocking these pants, I like the brand and own a pair of OTP versa stretch.

Outstanding pants. I wore them two days this weekend in the woods. I really put them through some paces. They are comfortable, cool, stretch in all the right places, have well-thought-out pocket placement, and took a fair amount of abuse for a first outing. I wear 30W32L Levi's Blue Jeans and those are a tiny bit long because I wear boots. I ordered the same size for these pants and unless they shrink when i wash them, 30W30L would have been spot on. If these hold up over the summer, I'll definitely order another pair in the fall and I'll order 30W30L this time. If they start falling apart or anything, I will update this review.My Crye Precision pants came in this weekend so I'll be trying them out next weekend. It will be interesting to see how they compare.

Absolutely amazing pants. I would favorably compare to Fjallraven, Arkteryx, Patagonia etc but at much more reasonable price. Fit, stitching and overall construction are top-notch and they seem to be "wearing" very well; durable. I have put one coat of OtterWax on the canvas sections and the fabric took the wax well, barely noticeable. I actually like a "weathered" waxed-canvas look (and want to maximize waterproof) so am going to apply at least one more coat of wax, if not 2. Anyhow, these are absolutely superb trousers. Quite breathable and stretchy, very comfortable and maneuverable. I would say the fabric is a tad bit on the "noisey" side for hunting or tactical needs, perhaps; but I have simply loved the heck out of these pants on a couple "cool temp" camping trips so far, many hikes and daily wear. Would definitely recommend these to anyone.

NICE very NICE

Fit is good. They are holding up well. they are cool as well.

The different man made materials of this garment mean..after a couple of washes they look like a badly made pair of trousers. They are not worth the money

Helikon have excelled, the trousers are totally functional and unrestrictive. If you’re walking running or climbing, these are the best.I bought trousers at three times the price and they don’t match these, I’m pressed and very happy with my purchase.Only one tiny complaint, they aren’t supplied with knee pads. But please don’t let that put you off, they are well worth the money

These trousers are very comfy, I ended up buying the additional knee foam inserts for comfort. They are light with some good stretch in them. They have belt loops but I tend to use braces for comfort.