Propper Kinetic Tactical Pant

The Propper Kinetic is the value pick that does not feel like a value pick. For under $70 you get NEXStretch fabric, a 6.5 oz blend of poly, cotton, and spandex that moves and recovers like pants costing $30 more, plus a Teflon and DWR finish that shrugs off spills and light rain. For a first responder buying their own duty pants, this is the sweet spot.

The build details punch above the price. A gusseted crotch keeps the pant from binding when you kneel or climb, and the knees are reinforced and pad-ready, so you can drop in a knee insert without the fabric giving out. Eleven pockets cover duty gear without the pant feeling overloaded.

Propper makes the Kinetic in a women's cut as well, extending the value proposition to a wider range of shooters. If you want a legitimate name-brand duty pant and do not want to spend Crye or UF PRO money, the Kinetic is the answer.