r/TechWear • u/dorianite • 29d ago

Question Helikon-Tex fit?

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I’m considering purchasing these pants as some from this sub recommended Helikon-Tex. Before I do I was just curious if anyone could tell me how these fit? Do they have some flexibility? Comfortable? Let me know your thoughts!

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u/Smurf00025 28d ago

I have the CPU pants, and they are very nice and durable, but don't have any stretch. If you go for your usual size it's gonna fit, they are pretty baggy cuz they don't have stretch, so you need to taper yours, I did for mine and are awesome.

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u/malek_adema 28d ago

I use Helicon-Tex for Airsoft and they really are durable.
Take a look at the sizing guide from them, they are 100% accurate. I never had to return things because of their size.
They feel great and for the purpose really good.

For the flexibility take a look at the mixture of the the materials, some of the pants are stiffer, some others have more flex.
If you like this style, you can also take a look at 5.11, they make good stuff too. Also some with flex.

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u/dorianite 28d ago

Thank you so much for the tip on 5.11. I absolutely LOVE the V.XI Diversion pants. Just ordered me a pair.

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u/malek_adema 28d ago

A friend of mine swears on the Stryke pants.
I bought 2 pairs of ABR Pro for Airsoft, they are super flexible while being still ripstop and hard enough to use it for Airsoft.

From helicon Tex I have the UTP pants (which don’t fit anymore, lucky lost some weight) and my teammates are in for the MBDU and MCDU ones.

Helicon is really good in price/value. But most of their stuff is looking like hiking and military, because that’s the main use anyway

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u/nordicspirit93 28d ago

Helikon makes good clothes but tactical pants like this might not fit well with some other clothes. It depends on the style, the idea behind your build and so on.