feature LADIES AIRSOFT KIT
As I’ve said, Viper Elite pants have built in neoprene lined ABS removable knee pads, which are easy to take out and pop back in and even have Velcro to keep them in place. After a while the velcro does get a bit worn so they have a tendency to pop out but this is easily replaceable. In regards to aesthetics, the Viper V Camouflage is very a crisp and colour-saturated camo similar to BTP/MTP. The trousers also have a plethora of pockets for storage, ranging from the two front hand pockets that house the internal knee pad adjusters, two back pockets, two expandable thigh pockets, two expandable cargo pockets and lastly, two ankle utility pockets making them a practical and useful piece of kit to wear on the field. The Viper Elite Pants are available from Military 1st and of course Viper themselves, for around £40.
EMERSON G3 UNISEX COMBAT PANTS
Next up we have the Emerson G3 unisex combat pants, which are a budget version of the well-known Crye Precision combat pant design. They are constructed from a poly/cotton blend fabric, are fully adjustable at the waist, knees and at the legs by velcro tabs. I found these at the end of 2015 when my Viper Elite Pants were damaged in an airsoft accident and I needed a new pair of tactical trousers with knee pads to protect my knees from scuffs and what not during games. The detachable knee pads are made from a rubbery material that has is easy manipulated but still offers the level of protection airsofters need in the field. I prefer these kneepads to the plastic versions as they mould to the knees better. They also have a load of pockets to keep all your gubbins in, including two front pockets, two rear-zip pockets, two velcro tab cargo pockets with a small pocket inside, two velcro tab small pockets on upper legs and lastly, two velcro tab small pockets on bottom legs. They’re a unisex size but because they are a brand from Asia the sizing is a little bit smaller than UK and US sizing. I chose a 30” waist and they were comfortable around the waist thanks to the low-profile waist adjustment system and didn’t look baggy around the knees. They are a bit shorter on the legs than most brands of trousers which for me isn’t a problem (being 5’4”) but for ladies taller than me it could be a bit of an “ankle flasher” situation. The knee pad adjusters mean that the kneepads are always in the right place.
They’re available in sizes 30 - 38W from Army Panda for between $53-55 depending on what camo option (which is around £41 at the current exchange) and in SO many camo options (which is my favourite thing about these)! They’re available in MultiCam, black MultiCam, US woodland, grey, MultiCam Arid, MR, AOR2 and A-Tacs FG so there are loads of options no matter what loadout you decide to run.
HELIKON-TEX WOMEN’S URBAN TACTICAL PANTS
Next up is the Helikon-Tex Women’s Urban Tactical Pants, which are a pair of durable, lightweight field trousers that have a specific women’s cut. First things first, with these trousers it is really important to measure your body and check the sizing. In mens/unisex combat trousers I would usually wear a 28” waist, 32” leg and they do the trick but as these are an extremely fitted pair of trousers I had to measure my waist and hips to make sure I had the correct size. I’m a size 8/10 in most jeans/trousers etc. and worked out my size to be a 30” waist. I was very impressed with the feel of the material, it doesn’t feel or look cheap - has a little stretch to it and is a durable 2-way rip stop blend fabric - perfect for the field. Looking at the overall construction of the garment it was solid and with this I threw them on to check out the fit. These are designed specifically to fit the anatomy of the female form and have a classic jean neck shape to prevent the trousers from slipping down. I am very happy with the fit, they are comfy and not too restrictive. After putting these through their paces off the field with squats, running during my daily fitness routine for most activities, especially for range days the size is perfect. However, if I were to wear these for an Airsoft game I would probably opt for a size bigger because I like my trousers to be a little looser to enable a better range of movement, especially when I’m crawling under/climbing over or through obstacles to get those kills on the field. The trousers are very fitted around the waist, hips, buttocks and thigh areas and loosen up around the knees. The length of the trousers is 34” no matter what size you opt for and this is to give the user greater freedom in choosing their leg length - just fold them up and you’re good to go.
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