Vintage Paratrooper Cargo Pants, Washed for a Retro Look and Feel -Chocolate Brown Reviews

• Wrong pants or wrong buyer?

  
  By A1U37BF5OT4GOR on 2008-02-06
  These are odd sizes. For the right person these might be a nice pair of pants, but you are not the right person... are you?
  
  Since the size on this item is listed in sizes like Small, Medium, and Large instead of numerical units like inches, you may think to yourself "My clothes are always size [Medium, for example], so it'll probably fit me." You'd be very lucky if it does. Firstly, these are very oddly-sized pants. But even if they weren't, here's what you're betting on:
  
  XS 27-28"
  S 29-31"
  M 32-34"
  L 36-38"
  XL 40-42"
  XXL 44-48"
  XXXL 50-52"
  
  Keep in mind that this chart isn't tailored for this brand (strike one), is just an estimate (strike two), and it's only the waist (strike three). Length adds another layer of possible error to the problem. The main point here is that there are 2 or 3 numeric sizes within each size like "Small" or "Medium". The odds that you'll get a pair of pants that fit you well out of guesswork like this are not good odds. Listen, guys, sizing like this may work for gloves and dresses, but not pants.
  
  This size Small that I got might fit someone who is 5'10" and 130 lbs, I'd guess. If I were to get a medium then I suppose it would fit my waist better, but the small Small is already too long for me... and I'm not short!
  
  Who would the Medium fit then? Maybe someone 145 lbs and 6 feet tall? That's crazy. Maybe it's just the size small that's oddly tall for it's waist, but do you want to bet your money on that?
  
  Tip: When ordering an item in this price range that doesn't have a numeric size, check a seller's profile to see about their returns policy. Many unscrupulous sellers will have a $10 restocking fee and intentionally not list numeric sizes of odd-shaped clothing in this price range, even though the invoice and/or the item's tag has the size on it (so they could have specified the numeric size easily). They do this in the hopes that you will buy the item figuring that it will probably fit and that you can return it if it doesn't, but then when you go to return it you do the math and blame yourself and don't return it or even leave bad feedback/complain.
  
  Here's the math: shipping on you sending it back to them + shipping on them sending a replacement to you + $10 for restocking = costs about as much or more than a new pair of pants!
  
  
  

• My favorite pair of pants.

  
  By A1YYWPRWJ4AIG on 2005-09-06
  I can go out in them, stay in in them, take a nap in them, or take on the apocalypse in them.
  They (short smalls) fit perfectly, have soft cotton, and easy-access pockets. So far, they've taken a beating pretty well. Every weekend, when I have to decide between jeans and my cargo pants, the cargo pants win. Pockets. It's all about the pockets!
  Also, Captain Dave's was very good with my exchange of the mediums for smalls after I realized my diminutive size.
  
  

• cargo pants

  
  By A3LMEIZF11PTWO on 2005-09-06
  Fades just a little with first wash. Extremely baggy. Baggier than most other cargo pants.
  
  

• Just right!

  
  By A33BIPAJQQ5BZJ on 2005-07-06
  These BDU pants were just right. Comfy, useful, and strong. Love the color, too.
  
  

• Love,Love,Love these pants!!

  
  By A2SZI89W3R8JLB on 2005-09-26
  I had searched high and low for camo pants that fit well and were already broken in.One would think this an easy task especially since I live in the epicenter of the fashion industry(Manhattan,NYC).Well, to no avail even on the internet that is,until I found "Captain Dave's". I ordered them thinking they would have to be altered at least in the length and that I would have to wash them a few thousand times to achieve the well worn-in look that I wanted.Well, they arrived very quickly and packed extremely well and I was pleasantly surprised that they fit like a glove and the texture has the subtle "worn" quality that is so fashionable at the moment! Thank you Captain Dave's!!! I'll be purchasing a lot more items!! And ladies,don't be hesitant about ordering the men's sizes they fit fabulously!!
  
  
• FAVORITE PANTS
  By A3T2J1T6ZE6QB4 on 2006-11-10
  I bought these pants for my son, and he loves them. I got a pair in every color, and this is all he wears. they do not shrink, but we did find they run small in the waist. he is 13, and wears a 29" waist, and we had to get the mens medium. i thought the small would have fit, but it was a very fast exchange with the company. no problems at all. and they tie on the bottom, so the lenghth does not matter. will buy again!! very well made product!!! A+++++++++ THANKS!!
  
  
• damn good pants
  By A2VSOUI2H7527T on 2007-05-27
  everything i ever wanted oh thank you oh lord for these bitchin pants
  
  
• size chart wrong
  By A3K0S2RWBFHQ1X on 2007-01-07
  These pants are great, for my husband. I went by the size chart that accompanied the pants and they were way too big.
  
  
• perfect fit
  By A1I8J3FVO4I32E on 2007-07-08
  i was not very sure when i opened the package. but when my husband tried them on , they looked perfect. the fit and the look. we were very pleased and happy . after the first use , the stay pretty good they do not look wrinked and they hold very good.
  i am very happy with them.
  they look good enough for the office. way better than jeans...!!!!!!
  
  
• Just what I was looking for
  By A30IIS9RDJ6QKE on 2007-12-12
  These pants are wonderful! Comfortable and relaxing, they are just as advertised. They were shipped speedily and promptly and I will probably be back to buy a few more pairs for all of my pants-ruining hobbies. I usually cut the legs off, so length didn't really become and issue. Although, for the people who don't tuck these pants into boots, I don't think you can order different pant lengths, so that could be a potential issue. These pants are made out of a soft thinner material. They don't trap a lot of heat and they are easy to run around in. Pockets are deep enough so things don't come sneaking out. The size adjustments on the waist band don't always stay where you put them so a belt is generally necessary, especially since each pair is made to cross over about 4 sizes.
  
  
• Great pants
  By A1J0QSXQNFYHP0 on 2007-12-31
  These pants are quite nice. Longer than most BDU types and definitely loose and and a bit baggy so they are easy to move around in. I like the button pockets. My only concern is the zipper which seems a little low quality so we'll see what wears out first, the zipper or the fabric. Very comfortable! I wear almost all cargo pants all the time and these definitely work.
  
  
• Great pants. Sizing a little difficult
  By A1WQQZQ58AASW5 on 2008-01-07
  I really like these pants. They were almost exactly what I was looking for. The only problem I had was the sizing chart was not accurate. Based on the chart I needed an XL, which I felt was too big but I ordered it anyway. I could have fit one and half of me in the XL. But I returned them with a request for a medium and they were resent quite quickly especially since it was right before Christmas. This pair fits just fine. I will be ordering the other pairs that I had selected.
  
  
• A Great Value for the Money
  By A1QLCB7HSQIXI5 on 2006-11-09
  As an emergency response volunteer, I need comfortable, sturdy pants with a lot of pockets. These fit the bill nicely. The pockets are a good size and easy to secure. The pants are lightweight and comfortable while being able to take some abuse, thanks to the reinforced knees and tough material. My only question is what the "drawstrings" on the legs are for. They don't actually gather the leg when you pull them. In fact, they don't seem to have any purpose at all. I am happy with the purchase and I am sure I will purchase the same thing again.
  
  
• nice pants
  By AW6XZ6G5YE0XX on 2007-12-23
  Very comfortable, lots of pockets, they are perfect for outdoor activities such as hunting or fishing.
  
  
• I was sent USED pants when supposed to be new
  By A3IT4FZR27XB3S on 2008-08-27
  I recieved a torn shirt with glue and gunk stuck on it from this seller along with obviously used "new" pants that had dirt stains on the bottoms of the legs, missing tags and zippers that would get stuck on 2 pairs - I know it's supposed to have a vintage look but I don't think that includes dirt stains! Terrible seller, terrible packaging - I got totally ripped off and Amazon doesn't do anything about it. I will not buy from Amazon ever again. (this is not the first time I've received junk off Amazon either...)
  
  
• These pants rock!!!
  By A2P6W4VZ8A45KP on 2006-10-12
  Packed perfectly!! I absolutely am ecstatic with these pants! Order them and you will not be disappointed! If you are a size 8 or 9 go for a small since they run pretty roomy. However, the drawstring is perfect for keeping them up! The look of the moment is camouflage pants and this is the place to get them. Serious Quality!
  
  
• Low Quality
  By A38JUOPA5XG9X2 on 2006-11-05
  Over all this a rather low quality item.
  The zipper hangs and feels as though it will brake at any moment.
  There suppose to fit a wide range of waist sizes but the adjustment straps on the sides will not stay put.
  
  
• great product.
  By A26ZG8ACBB4CG1 on 2006-11-10
  Simply top quality fatigues. Great customer service, too. I will buy afew more pairs. Thanks, Glenn Holloway 11-10- 06
  
  
• Good product, wish there were more size variety
  By A1L9J1SP6NRW6O on 2007-04-10
  I'm taking off one point only because these pants don't have the short/medium/long choice as other BDU pants do. I'm buying for a friend who prefers long inseam and regular waistline. For other BDU pants I could have got him medium long which has waistline of 31-34'' and inseam up to 34-35''. For this particular style I was told over the phone that they don't carry the short/medium/long varieties and my only chance of getting an inseam of 34-35'' would be to go for the large size which also has a waistline of 35-39''. I ended up getting the large one as suggested which is a bit too wide for my friend.
  
  Other than that I'm happy with the product quality and the service I received.
  
  
• Good Buy
  By ATRKV8T2DNMKM on 2007-05-13
  Although the company doesn't seem to get the idea of shiipping items quickly, the quality of their product is extremely good. I really like the pants and they feel durable just in case I repurpose them for heavy duty projects.
  
  
• Woodland Camo Vintage Paratrooper Fatigues
  By A21UCKJ5IF48V4 on 2007-01-15
  The fatigues were just what my son wanted. The only thing wrong was that there was no inseam available to order. I guess on fatigues you are suppose to use the drawstring at the bottom. But my son didn't want that so I had to hem about four inches on each leg. Other than that it was an excellent product!
  
  
• cool pants - big boy
  By A2S7DS78FUFMAQ on 2007-01-26
  I have a big butt and big legs- these fit really comfortably.
  the zipper sometimes sticks on them but I love the pants.
  
  
• Outstanding seller
  By A291GGJQBJNHXI on 2007-04-03
  Did business in the past with them and will do so in the future!
  
  
• Excellent
  By A38CFSWU6MFFI6 on 2007-05-13
  Purchased for an 18 year old male. He says they are comfortable, wash well and look good.
  
  
• excellent
  By A1DF5S0U67X4YQ on 2007-10-17
  For me in germany it's hard to find good fitting pants. It fits very well!
  
  
• Comfortable and well made
  By A1JYY5I5PRPPTJ on 2007-11-21
  I bought these and got what I wanted, black eight pocket cargo pants that fit well and look fine. Working pants, with reinforced knees and crotch.
  
  
• doing the job
  By A1EIRHFTJ4DQBG on 2008-01-16
  gave these cargos as a gift to my son-in-law. he loves them. great for work and cas.
  
  
• Great Pants, undecided about the Captain
  By A1RMZ5B9TYO5TO on 2008-03-17
  I bought these pants for hiking in the woods. Nice and comfortable and and pockets for all the little things you want to have at hand. I would highly recommend them. Bought the woman's version for my wife and we had enough to qualify for the free shipping at Captain Daves. However, hers did not even come close to fitting properly. Yes we measured. So we returned her portion of order. Reordered according to the website instructions. At first, we got charged the whole amount of shipping for our entire order (their price of the "free" shipping to us) And even though we did place a large second order, it didnt matter, they claimed they still had to charge us for shipping on the first order. So a word to the wise, make sure you know what your are getting before you order from Amazon/Captain Dave, as the returns are very expensive.
  
  
  
• My favorite pants
  By A2JJK6WFFBSDIJ on 2008-05-27
  I have now bought two pairs of pants like these. The ACU looks great. It's slightly faded for that used look. New ACU looks horrible anyway. If you want pants that look light real "army pants" or "paratrooper pants" but don't cost 100 dollars, this is your chance.
  
  I have had my first pair of ultra force pants for over a year now and they still look great, work great, and have been through hell. The only difference between these and real ACU pants is that they lack the rip-stop technology of the real pants. However, I have never been in a combat situation where I needed the rip stop technology (Ha!).
  
  My favorite features of the pants are the sturdy zipper (super important), the pleated pockets are sewn down to be fully functional but still look great, and the adjustable waist band. You just give the adjusters on the left and right a tug and your pants fit perfect.
  
  Five stars all the way.
  
  
• Great pants for outdoor leisure or outdoor work . . .
  By A11WB8VTPLSBUU on 2008-06-04
  These pants are comfortable, well made, and extremely tough. I bought one pair to start, olive drab XL. I have a 37" waist (like most dudes, I wasn't totally sure, so I actually measured), and though these pants are more like a 40" or 42" in that size, the side-straps adjust the waistband perfectly. They fit great, look good with any belt (if you wear a belt, which I do), and having eight pockets (side, butt, lower-thigh, and mid-calf) is a great feature.
  
  A lot of folks complain that the legs are too long. Well, that's kind of the point - see those ties on the bottom of the legs? I have size 13 Wide feet, and I often buy shoes a tad large to accommodate these 'boats' I walk around on. Just follow along here . . . Walking in shoes that are a little too big will pull your socks right down your legs until they're bunched at your heel. Now, you might not have this particular problem, but seriously, isn't it annoying when your socks fall down your legs and end up bunched at your ankles? Well guess what? You pull those cords tight (don't worry, they're stretchy, and you won't cut off circulation or restrict movement), tie them off (double-slip works best) about an inch above your "ankle bone" (whatever that little knob is called), and not only will the legs of the pants NOT fall down around the heel of your shoes (to get stepped on and torn up), but your socks are held in place like magic! Also, if you're camping, landscaping, or just generally hanging out in the wilderness, this prevents bugs and other crawlers from getting up the legs of your pants (a big deal here in NY, the deer-tick problem is always a menace).
  
  This is called "blousing" the pants, and before you guys feel all girly for saying the word 'blouse', relax - they do that in the Army and Marine Corps. Actually, in the Army Survival Manual (FM-21, can be found here on Amazon), one of the instructions for wilderness survival and hygiene is to "blouse" your BDU pants tightly to prevent muck and creatures from getting all over your lower half when you're out in the bush. Remember, BDU stands for Battle Dress, Uniform - these pants are inspired and based on military field-grade wear (hence the camouflage themes).
  
  Anyway, these pants are great for camping, fishing, hiking, mowing the lawn, ATVing, general off-roading, any kind of outdoor work (landscaping, lumberworking), and of course, paintball and other sports. The pockets are extremely useful, and tend to slide around so when you bend your legs to lie down or crouch, you're unlikely to be lying on top of the stuff you're carrying. The zip-fly does feel a little bit small for such tough pants, but I currently have three pairs of these BDU pants (olive, khaki, dark brown - more on the way soon) and have never had the zipper get jammed or stuck on me. The buttons are sewn on securely, and the belt loops are wide to allow for belts of all sizes.
  
  In short, if you like comfortable pants that are both durable and good-looking, if you like having lots of pockets for your stuff, or if you do a lot of work or play out in the yard or out in the sticks, these pants are definitely worth buying. The price is good, the quality is good, and even though I have no experience with returning these pants (since I never would - I like them a lot, if you haven't noticed), most of the other people that left comments either had a very positive or only slightly negative experience with returns/exchanges, I would say they're worth the risk even if you've never thought of buying clothes online. Just remember, the legs are supposed to be a little long, and the waist can be adjusted down about 6" or 7" with the side-straps, so you probably shouldn't worry if they're only a little big.
  
  

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