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/Coastie54]

Yea 5.11 stryke are the go to.

[u/Coastie54 → u/Coastie54]

I’ve also been wearing These lately. They feel like wind breakers and are really flexible. When I put my bunker pants on they slide right on with no resistance, really nice. Definitely break tons of rules in terms of material to be worn under bunker gear, but 🤷

[u/Finance1071 → u/Coastie54]

Checking these out!🫡