To everybody recommending Vertx jeans: I ordered a pair to see for myself. They are way too slim fit for me. And the ankles are nowhere near wide enough to work with my ankle gear. They are very nice jeans, they just don't fit my requirements.

As a rancher's son, a bull and bareback bucking horse rider (long ago), and a rancher myself, I have worn Cowboy Cut Wranglers for over 60 years and still do. They work great for my concealed carry, both on my hip and AIWB.

“If you don’t like it, I don’t care.” Best line in the video. 😊

I'm with you on Levi's. I was always a wrangler fan anyway. But when levis went full leftist awhile back, it killed any chance that id ever wear any.

Hi Brian, good video. I have worn these jeans for 5 years now and pick them up whenever they are on sale. You hit all of the best points of these pants; I would add that they last a long time. The mag pockets really make it easy for those extra mags.

I have 6 pairs of theses jeans and just wore out one of them after having them for 5 years, they are worth the price and they will definitely hold up too anything.

Comfortable and usable pants are a must. Two things for me (personal preference) I would like to see an additional "5th" pocket on the left side, and I do not like pants with that colored thread. I prefer the stitching to be more subdued or to match the pants. 5.11 makes good stuff imo.

I have been wearing these jeans for years, and lovve them. Then I found vertx Jeans, they are a must try, and for me even better then 5.11 for comfort. Same pocket setup as well.

I have several pairs of these which I started wearing back in 2020 and 2021. They are the best jeans that I have ever worn. However, when I first bought them, they were going for $ 30 to $35 and now they are at $ 75 which is pretty pricey for jeans but I agree that beat the main brands by a long shot. The mag pocket is a big plus. I don't concealed carry but I do carry a large folder and the mag pocket is perfect. These jeans are very tough and durable as well.

"If you don't like it, I don't care. Because, I like it a lot." One of my favorite lines in your review. Rock on.

Good review. Pricey jeans but they look comfortable, functional and look good also.

Inside the waist band there are small pockets for escape and evade gear like a handcuff key or other small items to make life easier in bad situations

Levi's are anti gun also!

I have four pairs. Love em!

Awesome setup!

While I've never had 511 jeans, I've owned other 511 pants, and they've worn out far too quickly. I've moved on to Fjallraven. So far they've out-worn 511, Carhartt, Kuhl combined.

Excellent review...Thank you....

Levi is also extremely anti-gun so that’s a nonstarter for me. I also love the 5.11, and agree with this assessment on the other jeans as well. Good review.

Btw, I would recommend looking at Ammo Armor for carrying mags. I have them and they are awesome. Been carrying for about ten years (since I was 23) and went through multiple types of mag pouches before I found them

Great review. Thanks for the detail.

I’m rural and I’m sort of a walking hardware store and survival kit (before I retired, a friend at work called me Inspector Gadget). We’ll probably never find the perfect pants, but my favorite is 5.11 original cargo pants. I cut off two side belt loops on newer ones so they’ll be like the originals (I don’t quite have Batman’s utility belt, but close). Back around the time I started motorcycling, I decided to avoid much gear in back pockets (comb and handkerchief is about it. But I need those cargo pockets. I make my own knee pads because the ones from 5.11 are inadequate. But even original cargo pants were up to $55 last time I bought, so I’m always looking..,

I currently wear Levi jeans but after a couple of commercials they put out I’ve been looking for something else Not going to burn what I have but will replace them as they wear out

Levi's also is anti-2A. I mostly like em' but they seem pretty thick & hot for my taste. Maybe for winter. How tall are you?

"...two squirrels fighting around my feet" ...i cracked up. LAPG has some jeans with adequate stretch and extra mag pockets in the back. Soft & comfortable but they run extra large in their sizing. They do have extra belt loops in the back but the spacing is off in my opinion. Not as expensive as your 5.11's there. I think i got mine for 35 or 40 something $. Still too much for my tastes but some yard sale shopper got a surprise of a deal on 2 pair.

75 bucks for a pair of jeans?! No way, Wrangler's on sale via Amazon for 17 bucks or so a pair. Boot cut relaxed fit. Can't beat'em stay safe

I wear them too. They are awesome jeans. And Levi Strauss is also anti second amendment big time.

I've been looking for a better pair of jeans for quite a while now... won't buy Levi's *OR* Lees because of their political positions. Wranglers have been my go-to for years, but as you say, the price is good, but quality varies. I just checked with Amazon (Canada) and they do have the Defender - Flex in stock, and at $94.00 plus tax, they certainly aren't cheap! But over the last few weeks I've returned two different brands of "tactical" pants, as they did not suit my needs. So, I think you've found a winner there! I'll have to order a pair and see if I agree. I do like the deep watch pocket idea (for the same reasons as you!) and the extra one in back... plus the reinforcing. I don't "carry," but do have a knife, flashlight, and other odds and ends on my person all the time. Thanks for the suggestion!

I dont wear denim anymore ... weird . I used to love denim and then I just really didnt anymore. I think because theres so much more advanced fabric . I really like 5.11 taclite and stryke gear . propper kinetic too . I just go for that ripstop canvas type now I guess. Shame I really like the look of denim too . Just cant do it no more for some reason .

They look good. I’ll have to give them a try. Based on the direction BSA has gone, I wonder if Levi are supporting them again.🤔

Thanks for telling us all the reasons hwhy 😉

Brian , good review , thanks for sharing ,God bless !

Real Ranch jeans from Atwood’s. $10 a pair, mid-weight, don’t twist at the legs, and are comfortable from day one. You won’t be disappointed.

Been eyeballing them jeans for a while. Like you said a little bit expensive. Might have to get a couple pair. There’s nothing wrong with hog holsters I don’t own one there’s just so many good ones out there you don’t have to explain yourself Brian. It’s a personal preference as you know. Nice hat as well. Stay safe my friend

Theyre nice....but i ditched them for the särma tactical jeans from varusteleka. Most durable, best looking/fit and best pocket layout

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Nice Jean review and a nice shirt, what brand of shirt, thanks

Great review thanks. Can you do a review of the 5.11 PT-R Havoc Shorts?

What is your favorite bushcraft knife mine is the Lt wright genesis Scandi A2 steel

Vertx are even better with more features and more comfortable with the way they do the articulating knees.

they look comfortable

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Looking at old news reports, Levis withdrew funding because BoA were discriminating against people for being gay or atheist. Which seems like a fair thing, no brand wants to be associated with discrimination.

I love 511 jeans and boots own alot :med kit check ✔ ankle negative boot holster but I wear boots all time

It may not be the same with Defender-Flex model but one problem I've had with 5.11's has been that the crotch went so far down as to actually restrict movement. Maybe 5.11 changed that by now, I don't know.

How is the durability of the fabric? I work on cars and in construction and cheap jeans just get chewed up on the job. Thanks!

I just got two pairs, heard the ink bleeds, had that happened to you?

The ongoing search for jeans that don't suck! I've looked and tried on some of the 5-11 but not these, have turned down those simply because made in China. So could you pass along that info my way? Thanks for the SOP infomercial because it is getting difficult to find decent jeans.

I normally wear a 32 waist. Do these have enough stretch to IWB carry wearing my normal size and not squeeze the hell out of me? I am lookin at the Defender Flex Slim jeans

I used to wear the 5.11 jeans. However, I had an issue with multiple pairs developing holes in the knees after less than a year of use. That’s completely unacceptable. I now wear Vertx jeans. Same concept, better execution. No holes. They’ve lasted much longer.

Awesome review. Do they sit high on the waist ?

Do they make for women .

I agree with your point about Levi's. If they want to go WOKE, let them go BROKE!

I didn't know that about Levi's though I do agree with their stance on the matter.

Levi’s pays employees to work for gun control groups. I have several pairs of old Levi’s that I refuse to ware and won’t ever buy from them again. Check out Howitzer jeans they donate 5% to veterans and have “We the people” embroidered on the coin pocket also have a magazine pocket.

Did you look at Vertx?

Get you some bell bottoms. 😎

What is the color of these pants: medium wash indigo or Stone wash indigo?

I just got a pair in and tried them in. My thighs and butt were just too big.

Duluth Flex fit jeans. Levi’s can pound sand.

Brian what is the rise on these jeans?

Does the waistband stretch?

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I stopped supporting BSA as well... for the garbage on sexual EVERYTHING!!!

Pooooooor Dioooos!!!! Hablaaa Demasiadooo!!!

Jeans are known to be killer pants. Worst type of fabric for survival.

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