Knee pads

[AmericanBob]

I'm looking for some input on some comfortable knee pads. I'm not an operator, so I don't need the super cool kid gear. I'm just looking for something comfortable, and decent for some training classes.

 

[netsecurity]

Where are you taking training? Unless it is an advanced course, you probably won't need them.

 

[MCgrease08]

You could probably get by with a pair from Home Depot or Lowe's for under $30. I saw some at the fair under one of the tents for half that. They were trying to be pretty tacti-cool though.

 

[possum_128]

Most stores carry them in the lawn and garden departments.

 

[VUPDblue]

I have a set of Blackhawk ones that I got from LAPG a few years ago for dirt cheap. They have worked fine for training classes and occasional home improvement chores....

 

[AmericanBob]

Where are you taking training? Unless it is an advanced course, you probably won't need them.

Taking the 4 day practical rifle at Front Sight. They say they are recommended but not necessary. Their bays are all stone though, so I think I want some.

 

[TheDoaner]

I've got some cool looking Blackhawks but honestly I find the cheap ones from Home Depot more comfortable and stable.

 

[netsecurity]

Taking the 4 day practical rifle at Front Sight. They say they are recommended but not necessary. Their bays are all stone though, so I think I want some.

Oh yea, if your shooting in gravel then I'd definitely get some. I did some spelunking without knee pads years ago, and I think it damaged my knees.

Maybe someone can recommend a brand that won't bunch up behind tour knees and cut off circulation.

 

[vitamink]

You can get milsurp ones that are in great shape and feel great. Here's some on ebay:

USMC Military B P E Desert Tan Knee Pads Size Large | eBay
ACU Digital Camouflage Military Issue Knee Pad Set Medium | eBay
Knee Pads Military Army Issue Brown with Brown Knee Cap Made in USA Size Large | eBay

Note there is small medium and large.

 

[Dave M]

Arc'teryx Knee caps are my favorite. They actually stay in place and they don't make your knees super hot like standard milsurp ones.

 

[tradertator]

Anything Arc'teryx is awesome ^

 

[Dave M]

Anything Arc'teryx is awesome ^

And invariably expensive. Except in this case! They are pretty reasonable ($60 a set isn't bad, especially when you consider that they have $300 gloves in their lineup)

 

[AmericanBob]

They do make some nice gear, but their price keeps it out of my closet.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Meanard's.

Get the ones with the gel in them. They sell them to masons/tile workers.

 

[Laughing Snake]

I happened to notice the Arc'teryx Knee Caps are made with Kydex, which got me thinking...someone could make their own knee pads on the cheap at home with Kydex. Granted it might not look nice and polished in the end depending on experience. It could cost three times less than the nice looking Arc'teryx's, (I do want a pair,) but it could be four times the hassle. Just throwing that out there.

 

[engineerpower]

If you do end up getting .mil pads, get the newer ones that look like turtle shells. The ACU ones that are kydex or whatever suck; they always end up around your ankles. Lots of guys in the Stan wear the pants with the knee-pro built in, seems to work for them. I didn't have them, so I can say, but all my guys are wearing them now.

 

[AmericanBob]

Just ordered the hatch pads. Hope they don't disappoint.

 

[vitamink]

Out of all the ones i wore i liked those the least. If you end up not liking them you can borrow mine for a class or two.

 

[tradertator]

If you do end up getting .mil pads, get the newer ones that look like turtle shells. The ACU ones that are kydex or whatever suck; they always end up around your ankles. Lots of guys in the Stan wear the pants with the knee-pro built in, seems to work for them. I didn't have them, so I can say, but all my guys are wearing them now.

Combat Pants AC

 

[AmericanBob]

Those are pretty cool. But, $179 and they don't come with the knee pads?! I'm not that cool.