Any feedback on the 5.11 TDK?

[tundramanq]

Just got a Dark Navy, new with tags off eBay for $70.
There is a Khaki 38 for auction
and one guy selling 511 Khakis ( 36 - 44 ) for $102. Little cottage industry or maybe a knock of using 511s photos?
My followed search string I use for these NWT kilts on eBay is "511 tactical kilt" in men's clothes.

Did a stock check on 511s site today: TDU Green in 28, 30 and TDU Khaki in 30 to 44

[Ripcode]

So based on what I read in this thread, my waist measures 35" (with a tape measure) I should get the 5.11 in 34?

[HuDonald]

That sounds about right.

[MacKenzie]

Rip, I just posted a 34 for sale.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ks-sale-88907/

[Ripcode]

Rip, I just posted a 34 for sale.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ks-sale-88907/

I saw that. Not sure if I want multicam (as cool as it looks). Great price too!

[tundramanq]

So based on what I read in this thread, my waist measures 35" (with a tape measure) I should get the 5.11 in 34?

Ripcord, keep in mind these are designed to be worn at your pants waist. So measure a good fitting pair of pants through the loops. Error slightly to the large side as the drape and fit of the off the shelf TDKs is best at or near 1 inch over this measurement.
This is due to the sizing of the hips based on waist size for the elusive "average guy".
I wear 33 kilt waist or actual waist size Utilikilts that fit perfectly snug at waist without a belt and the hips are free. I wear 30 inch in low rise Levi and Wrangler jeans. The 32 TDKs are slightly loose on my waist but fits my hips best. My 30 inch TDK fits the waist fine but is a bit snug in the hips. Outtake is that the TDKs "average guy" has slimmer hips than the Utilikilt standard. My 33 "kilt waist" Utilikilts are tagged as 31.5 pants size. ( Just to keep things more confusing - Levi 31's fit a bit loose )

I unboxed and tried on my old Levi's and Wranglers for this. Unworn for about 5 years as I will no longer tolerate wearing anything with two leg holes anymore. :ick:

[Ripcode]

My waist measures 35" (with a tape) of where my jeans would sit.

I wear 32 waist Levi's carpenter jeans and they are loose. My guess is the 34 TDK will also be loose. I'm trying to make one purchase and not have to do an exchange. Lol!

[tundramanq]

OK. I laid out all 3 TDKs and used a yard stick with slight tension from the inside. The "30" measures 33 3/8 the 2 "32"s measure 34.5 and 34 3/8. Centerline snap to centerline matching waist snap. The 30 inch may have stretched some as it is a bit snug on me. It is the same actual inch size of most of my 33 inch Utilikilts.

[Ripcode]

OK. I laid out all 3 TDKs and used a yard stick with slight tension from the inside. The "30" measures 33 3/8 the 2 "32"s measure 34.5 and 34 3/8. Centerline snap to centerline matching waist snap. The 30 inch may have stretched some as it is a bit snug on me. It is the same actual inch size of most of my 33 inch Utilikilts.

Thanks! That helps!

I will order and let you know how it works out!

[svc40bt]

I was on the 5.11 website the other day looking at their trousers, and noticed they have the TDK listed. Only available in TDU Khaki right now, but apparently they have gotten enough interest to keep it year round, or they had leftover khaki stock from this spring.