FREE SOLDIER Men's Cargo Hiking Shorts with Belt Lightweight Quick Dry Tactical Shorts with Pockets for Casual Work Golf

I ordered several different brands of nylon shorts hoping to find the perfect ones and while this was the first pair I received, I can't see how they could be much better.Pluses-Heavy duty, not flimsy and feels like it will really last.Wide belt with somewhat easy to use buckle(see negatives for what I mean by "somewhat").Cargo pockets blend in nicely, not puffy and pants while heavy duty, don't necessarily look so.Nice deep front pockets, unlike many other pants I've tried.While I wasn't really looking for "stretchy" nylon as I previously had a pair that after a year of use started to look ratty with white spandex threads poking through the nylon and looking weird and even somewhat lose, these pants didn't seem to stretch as much and hopefully will hold up better than my other pants.Nice packaging, they even come in a clear and cloth zippered bag.Negatives-Somewhat heavy for nylon shorts, don't order these if looking for something very lightweight for say backpack canoeing or traveling very light, for those purposes I'd suggest "non stretchy" nylon shorts.The buckle is somewhat an odd design and unlike any other webbed belt I have this one you pull up on the right side of the buckle, not the left(when looking down at buckle) and because of this, it's a bit harder to adjust but not terrible. Other reviewers complained about the belt being flimsy or easily broken, I haven't had it that long but while it doesn't seem like a super heavy-duty belt, it doesn't seem flimsy either.Cargo pockets are somewhat wide and while some may think this is a positive for maximum room I generally don't like that because I use one for carrying my cell phone and one for my wallet, where I don't need them to be so wide. The problem with wide cargo pockets with a cell phone is it gives room for the cell phone to tip over to its side making the phone sit horizontal on the bottom of the pocket. As the phone is quite long that way it feels uncomfortable stretching around my leg. The good news is the way the pocket has a slight backwards tilt to it's design, for the most part my phone doesn't tip over and kudos to the designers, it makes this wide pocket workable for my cell phone without it tipping over.All in all these these seem to be very well-made and designed nylon cargo shorts, somewhat true to size. As they stretch I'm happy it came with a belt as when you fully stretch the elastic waist they are probably 2" larger than the regular-sized pants I wear of the same size but as long as the elastic holds up I probably wouldn't need the belt. I guess what I'm trying to say is if you are in between sizes, I'd probably stick to the smaller size as they don't run small and do stretch. Oh and for the leg length, mine is 10" and sits just about at the knee. I probably would have liked it to be a tad shorter as these sometimes catch on my knee when I bend my knees, it's not really that bad and really depends on the length of your leg and where the pants sit on your waist.Update-After several days of wearing the pants without washing they have stretched a bit and no longer stay up without sinching the belt. It's one of the reason I don't really like "stretchy" nylon pants as they tend to loosen or get larger with wear. Note I'm guessing after a washing they may shrink back down to a more normal size but honestly I'd have preferred they were just normal nylon, not stretchy. Because of this I'd strongly suggest purchasing a pair 2" smaller than your actual normal fit(not loose fit) jeans or pants, I wish I would have. I guess if you think your waist may get bigger then I guess order your regular size.Another positive I forgot to mention in my initial review is the very wide tunnel-like belt loops, I really like them. With some of my other pants, especially loose ones that tend to fall down without a belt and I carry things in the pocket, the pants sag in areas not right near the belt loops looking weird. These tube belt loops really help in this aspect but I noticed some other reviewers disliked the tube loops as it makes feeding the belt through the tubes more difficult but as I never really plan on taking the belt out, or at least regularly, I'll take the tube loops, just kinda wish the pants material wasn't stretchy.If you ever need to replace the belt for whatever reason and like the design, I found out by ordering a "Mile High Life" nylon web belt off Amazon that they are the exact belt included with these shorts, exactly the same.Update-I really wish I'd ordered sizing 2" smaller as now the pants wouldn't really stay up without the belt. Not a big deal as I always use the belt but you should know this before ordering.Oh and I received the 2 other different brand cargo shorts after my review of these and one I ended up returning because I liked these so much better for their design and I kept the Columbia nylon shorts because they might look a little dressier and are also only 9.4oz and these are 15.3oz(both weights for my size) and I thought they'd be nicer for very light packing, the Columbias aren't stretch nylon which is why I believe they are so much lighter but the Columbias were more expensive and didn't have as nicely designed nor deep pockets as these Free Soldier shorts.

they shed water like falling leaves, They do no soil. I wore for 9 days (just to see how they hold up and to drive wife a bit crazy) No sign of soil and no smell anywhere. No wrinkles. These are perfect single guy pants. They seem very tuff. The pockets work for me for wallet keys, phone etc. I have now bought 5 pair. The belt is simple and works. It is hard to thread through the loops as they are made of folded material that catches the belt end as you try to slide through. Mfg needs to glue or stitch the hem so it lets belt end slide past second layer.

Color is not exactly as shown in the picture. It is more of a mint green than what I was expecting.The quality of the product is good otherwise; I have three other pair and have travelled with them.They wash easy at the end of the day and dry overnight, so when you have to pack light, these shortsare a great option. The belt is a little weird too, but once you get used to them, they work.

I like these tactical shorts. I like putting my wallet in the side pocket. Whoever decided to design mens pants so you sit on your wallet needs a brain scan. I have already ordered the long pants from the same provider and wear them every day at work.

I was happy with my purchase. I was unhappy that the driver left the package on my porch in plain view from the street, when he could have left it behind the column just 3 feet away and it would have been hidden from view.

As Described

Pros: stretchy, LONG, comfy, and breathable. I was able to conceal carry and it was so comfy!!!Cons: the belt straps are way to wide! Mesh ling for pockets should be illegal. The front hand pockets are very small.

These are a great fit and true to size! Love the material! Very lightweight and have plenty of stretch and give during movement. Sturdy stitching on the seams and all the pockets are generously sized. They come with their own web belt which was a nice bonus. I’m very happy with the overall fit. (I purchased the 12”inseam.) Snug to my form leaving no undesirable sag on the backside. The belt loops are worth noting. Instead of the traditional 5 - 7 loops on most shorts, these have only three, but they are long and continuous which provides a very secure hold on the belt. These loops also easily accommodate my 1 1/4” leather strap belt.These cargo shorts have become my favorites and as the need arises, I will be replacing my other shorts with these!! I highly recommend them!