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SKU: TR160 BLK 28 30

5.11 Apex Trousers

£87.40
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Flex-Tac Stretch Canvas Cargo Trousers in Black with Comfort Waistband

Key Features

A mechanical stretch canvas that looks like a smart chino cloth but flexes and resists abrasion like a duty fabric.
A stretch waistband that gives with an inside-the-waistband holster, a heavy belt or a long shift in the car without pinching.
Ten pockets including zipped cargo pockets with internal magazine compartments that keep a slim, plain-clothes profile.
A concealed handcuff key pocket inside the rear waist and a flex-cuff pocket inside the front waistband, purpose-built for arrest work.
Shaped knees and a gusseted crotch let the Apex climb, kneel and sprint without the fabric binding.
A durable water repellent finish sheds rain, coffee and road grime so the trousers stay presentable on and off duty.

The 5.11 Apex Trousers are a next-generation cargo trouser designed to look as at home in plain clothes as on patrol. Flex-Tac mechanical stretch canvas gives a clean, structured appearance with the durability of a heavier cloth, yet flexes with the wearer through gusseted construction and articulated knees. The comfort waistband stretches to accommodate an inside-the-waistband holster or a full meal without pinching, and a durable water repellent finish keeps the fabric looking sharp.

Storage is where the Apex stands apart. Low-profile zipped cargo pockets include internal compartments for magazines or a multi-tool, twin utility pockets sit at the back yoke, a flex-cuff pocket is hidden inside the front waistband and a handcuff key pocket is concealed inside the rear waist. The hand pockets are reinforced at the knife-clip area, seven reinforced belt loops support a loaded belt, and YKK zips and bartacking add long-term durability.

Features & Benefits

  • Flex-Tac mechanical stretch canvas for a smart, durable finish
  • Comfort waistband suited to concealed carry and long shifts
  • Gusseted construction and articulated knees for mobility
  • Ten pockets including zipped low-profile cargo pockets
  • Internal magazine compartments in the cargo pockets
  • Hidden flex-cuff pocket and handcuff key pocket
  • Reinforced knife-clip area and seven reinforced belt loops
  • Water repellent finish for stain and soil resistance

ACTIVITY & USE EXAMPLES

Built for patrol and plain-clothes officers, with a holster-friendly waistband, hidden cuff pockets and low-profile cargo storage.
Close protection and corporate security teams get a trouser that passes as a smart chino while carrying radio, torch and medical kit.
Off duty, the stretch canvas, articulated knees and ten pockets make a capable everyday and travel trouser for walking and driving.
Site managers, instructors and drivers who need a smart, stain-resistant trouser with real pocket capacity for a full working day.
Why buy from us

We are the UK's leading 5.11 dealer with the largest range and stock for immediate despatch, and as a 5.11 Select Premium Dealer every Apex we sell carries the full manufacturer warranty. Free delivery is available, next day delivery if you need it, and returns are no-hassle. Our in-house engraving and embroidery services can personalise your kit, and our Rewards Club earns you points on every order. Whether it's the day job, the outdoors or your next adventure, we've got you covered.

About 5.11 Tactical

5.11 Tactical takes its name from the hardest grade on the Yosemite Decimal System, a nod to the 1992 climbing trouser by Royal Robbins that started it all. After the FBI Academy adopted that trouser, the brand was spun out as a stand-alone company in 2003 and now operates from California with a global footprint. Its Apex and Stryke ranges built on the introduction of Flex-Tac, the stretch fabric that changed how tactical trousers fit and move.

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Size Guide

Open the size guide to check sizing and get the best fit possible.

5.11 Tactical Trousers

Short 160–171.5cm | Regular 172.7–184.1cm | Tall 185.4–190.5cm

SizeSmallMediumLargeXL2XL3XL
Numeric28303234363840 42444648
Waist76.23081.3 32 86.43491.43696.538101.640106.742111.844116.846122.648127.650
Hip92.736 1/297.838 1/2102.940 1/2108.042 1/2113.044 1/2118.146 1/2123.248 1/2128.350 1/2133.452 1/2138.454 1/2143.556 1/2
Small28
Waist76.230
Hip92.736 1/2
Medium30 | 32
Size 30
Waist81.3 32
Hip97.838 1/2
Size 32
Waist 86.434
Hip102.940 1/2
Large34 | 36
Size 34
Waist91.436
Hip108.042 1/2
Size 36
Waist96.538
Hip113.044 1/2
XL38 | 40
Size 38
Waist101.640
Hip118.146 1/2
Size 40
Waist106.742
Hip123.248 1/2
2XL 42 | 44
Size 42
Waist111.844
Hip128.350 1/2
Size 44
Waist116.846
Hip133.452 1/2
3XL46 | 48
Size 46
Waist122.648
Hip138.454 1/2
Size 48
Waist127.650
Hip143.556 1/2

Trousers Fit Guide

Looser Tighter
Relaxed
Relaxed

The loosest cut through the seat and thigh, with a straight line down to the leg opening for maximum room to move.

Regular
Regular

A balanced fit with space to move without feeling baggy — straight through the knee to the leg opening.

Straight
Straight

A clean, straight line from thigh to ankle with a slight taper at the leg opening for a tidier finish.

Slim
Slim

Cut close through the thigh and knee, tapering to a slim leg opening for the trimmest silhouette.

Sizing Instructions

How to Measure
Use your chest, neck, and arm length to find the right size for tops and outerwear. Use your waist measurement — where you actually wear your trousers — for bottoms and belts.

Neck
Measure around the base of your neck, where a collar would sit.

Chest
Measure under your arms and around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.

Arm Length
Slightly bend your elbow. Measure from the center back of your neck, over the top of your shoulder, and down to your wrist.

Pant Waist
Measure around your natural waistline — where your trousers actually sit, not necessarily your narrowest point.

Hip
Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.

Inseam
Measure from the crotch straight down the inside of the leg to your ankle, or to your preferred trouser length.

Sizing instructions diagram
Measurements are approximate — for the best fit, compare against a similar garment you already own.
5.11 Tactical

5.11 Apex Trousers

£87.40
VAT Exc

The 5.11 Apex Trousers are a next-generation cargo trouser designed to look as at home in plain clothes as on patrol. Flex-Tac mechanical stretch canvas gives a clean, structured appearance with the durability of a heavier cloth, yet flexes with the wearer through gusseted construction and articulated knees. The comfort waistband stretches to accommodate an inside-the-waistband holster or a full meal without pinching, and a durable water repellent finish keeps the fabric looking sharp.

Storage is where the Apex stands apart. Low-profile zipped cargo pockets include internal compartments for magazines or a multi-tool, twin utility pockets sit at the back yoke, a flex-cuff pocket is hidden inside the front waistband and a handcuff key pocket is concealed inside the rear waist. The hand pockets are reinforced at the knife-clip area, seven reinforced belt loops support a loaded belt, and YKK zips and bartacking add long-term durability.

Features & Benefits

Waist/Leg Size

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  • 40W : 32L
  • 40W : 34L
  • 40W : 36L
  • 42W : 30L
  • 42W : 32L
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  • 42W : 36L
  • 44W : 30L
  • 44W : 32L
  • 44W : 34L
  • 44W : 36L
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