These are IMO, the best tactical pants around. I use them when I'm shooting, hiking, rock climbing, and I even wear them to work sometimes!
I only buy the ones with the polyester fabric since it makes them tougher and even a little waterproof-as I found out when I glissaded down one of the snow-covered chutes as I was descending Mt. Whitney.

The side pockets are great, esp, since within the pockets there are two little open pockets perfect for extra mags, chapstick, flashlights, etc. They also have two little, discreet knife or pen pockets on either hip-large enough to hold a 3-4 inch folding knife.

The knees are reinforced too and I have never ripped these pants anywhere. I have pairs in all of the colors.

Highly recommended!