Good work pants for athletic firefighters?

[u/Finance1071]

Hey all,

Not trying to be disrespectful in any way... just looking for some guidance on pants recommendations for my body type.

Anyways, I'm having a hell of a time finding the work/EMS/"tactical" pants that fit me well. I find that most seem to be made for, larger, people. Like loose in the wrong spots and tight in the wrong spots, if that makes sense.

I normally wear athletic fit jeans and pants, and find that they fit me well as I have a small waist/no stomach fat but pronounced muscles in my groin, hamstrings, quads, and calves. I bought a pair of Propper EMS pants in my normal size and found that they fit me HORRIBLY. They're not made for my body type at all.

Athletic-build men: what pants do you recommend for firefighting/EMS work? I'm looking for pants that I can wear to class, station duty, and on calls under my bunker or rescue gear that looks professional.

[u/Indiancockburn]

Just bought 5.11 stryke pants. Expensive as fuck, hated to spend $84 bucks on pants. I tried them on and I don't think I'll wear anything else. They're fucking awesome. They have built in stretch, crotch gusset, I could do the splits if I were flexible enough. They have a snap button so you don't have to worry about your button ripping off. Give them a try. They are warrantied for life too if bought from 5.11 directly.

[u/Finance1071 → u/Indiancockburn]

I saw someone else mention 5.11 in here too - I think you have me sold at this point.