5.11 Tactical – "The Choice of Tactical Professionals for 30 Years"

Accomplishing the Impossible

5.11® originally took the market by storm with its ground-breaking 5.11 Tactical Pants, and the company hasn't stopped innovating since. Now an established leader in the Law Enforcement, Tactical, Fire/Rescue and EMS markets, 5.11's name goes hand-in-hand with quality, professionalism and field-proven, common-sense design.

Originally developed for rock climbing, 5.11 Tactical Pants even helped inspire the 5.11 Tactical name. "5.11" is a rock climbing difficulty level as listed in the Yosemite Decimal System. With skill levels ranging from 5.0 (easy) to 5.10 (difficult), 5.11 is even more grueling. 5.11 is officially defined as, "After thorough inspection, you conclude this move is obviously impossible; however, occasionally someone actually accomplishes it."

With new innovations in its product lines every year, 5.11 keeps accomplishing the impossible, too. Among the dozens of new 5.11 products coming out during 2009, one in particular stands out. Long requested by customers, 5.11's new Taclite Pro Shorts are here to keep you cool, no matter the situation or climate.

New Lightweight TacLite Shorts

When 5.11 introduced their 5.11 Taclite™ Pro Pants, a lightweight version of their 5.11 Tactical Pants, officers immediately began requesting a model of shorts in the same style and fabric.

New for Spring 2009, 5.11 is proud to launch the new 5.11 Taclite™ Pro Shorts, built to meet the demands of the public safety professional on the job in hot weather. Taclite Pro Shorts feature a lightweight poly-cotton ripstop fabric and a fully gusseted crotch that allows for full range of movement. Strategically located pockets give you immediate access to gear and equipment, from your cell phone to a folding knife.

Made of lightweight 65% polyester and 35% non-fading polycotton ripstop, Taclite Pro Shorts are extremely functional and maintain a neat, clean, professional look. 5.11 has also treated the Taclite Pants with HT Teflon® Wear Resistant Finish for stain and soil resistance to maintain that good look no matter what the daily activity.

5.11's new TacLite Pro Shorts come in 6 colors and are available now. Call (888) 588-8569, or order online today.

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