How to Put the Knee Pads in the 5.11 Pants

The 5.11 company offers for sale clothing and equipment designed for hard use by individuals engaged in tactical training and activities. Along with shirts, knives, range bags and slings, tactical pants are offered by the company that have the ability to incorporate knee pads for protection during training or duty. Three-eighth-inch neoprene knee pads produced by 5.11 are made to be specifically used with the company's tactical pants.

Things You'll Need

  • 3/8 inch (6mm) knee pands
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Instructions

    • 1

      Hold a pair of 5.11 tactical pants by the waistband. Reach down into one leg of the pants and grasp the material just above the knee.

    • 2

      Pull the pant leg up to the top of the pants and locate the sewn-in pocket in the knee that is designed to hold the 5.11 brand knee pads. Use the 3/8 inch neoprene pads manufactured specifically by 5.11.

    • 3

      Hold a 5.11 neoprene knee pad with the narrow rounded end pointing up. Position the knee pad correctly in this manner as it is designed to provide ergonomic protection for the knee.

    • 4

      Insert the bottom of the knee pad into the pocket in the knee. Push the pad down and work it into the pocket.

    • 5

      Push the pad completely down into the pocket so it is held securely in place. Adjust the pad so it sits vertically straight in the knee pocket. Insert the knee pad in the other leg of the tactical pants following the same procedure.