Rothco Vintage Vietnam Rip-Stop Fatigue Pants Camo Cargo Pants

I had a pair of these from 98/99 that I picked up from a local military supply shop that were too big for me to wear anymore and was looking for a replacement.After searching the local shops and finding nothing similar and having the shop owners tell me to check with Rothco’s selection I found these.Size is slightly bigger in the waist and crotch than I expected (I’m a 32 waist x 31 leg) and definitely the length of the legs are much longer than my last pair by about 2 inches (34” long based on the garnet tag). I was able to cinch the side adjusters almost fully closed, Amazon suggested a small, but based on the chart I ordered the appropriate size which should be a medium. I don’t know how much they’ll shrink so I’m going to order the small and see how they fit.The fabric for these is thinner than my original pair and will probably not last as long as the ones I had before, which I wore for about twelve years.As others have stated the leg drawstring is not the tight cotton cording anymore but a synthetic shoe string style which stretches too much for my liking. It can almost double in length.Other than the small changes to the design construction is the same. I also had a light khaki pair from around the same time that featured a gusset crotch for mobility. These don’t have that either.Without any better options these should do for most activities. I may get a few pair in case they stop making them and in case they don’t last more than a couple of years.Update:The mediums were way too big and i swapped them out for a small. The small fits much better in the length and waist. Initially a bit tight for me, but after washing and hang drying with a slight stretch to the waist band with a clipped pant hanger, they fit perfectly.Already a lot of compliments and asks of who made, where I bought.

Work well was what I needed and was what I thought it would do

I'm a 30w 32L, so I ordered the Small. I can't remember it's exact measurements but I do remember the waist is 32. Anyway, it fits perfectly, and is super comfortable, but it isn't quite baggy enough. If you look at any photos from the Vietnam war, their pants look huge, super baggy, so I'd recommend getting a size up, and sinching the waist down with a belt. Also, they're the wrong colour, just like the shirt that goes with them. They're easy to dye, however, so that wasn't a problem. If historical accuracy Isn't a concern, then you're good to go, these feel great

If you are looking for Vietnam type Fatigue pants, these are the pants for you. I actually have some USA-made issue pants from the mid 1970's(NATO numbers are on the tags) that I bought 30 years ago at my local army surplus store and the Rothco pants are a close but not exact copy of them and that is a good thing. As a collector of military items, I am glad that Rothco did not make a 100% accurate fatigue pant as they would be resold on the internet as real issue Vietnam clothing. The differences I can tell are: zipper instead buttons for the fly, 1 button per rear pocket flap instead of two, less stitching per inch on seams than issue, lighter weight rip stop cotton material than issue, round cord for pant cuff ties instead of flat nylon tape, a slightly lighter color of OD green, and the addition of the bandage pocket in the left cargo pocket that my issue pants do not have. I have used these pants for camping, hiking, Scouts, etc as I prefer the feel of the cotton material over the nylon material you find in the outdoor stores currently. These pants are sized to be somewhat loose fitting and are sized proportional, meaning that size Large will have somewhat larger pant legs and cargo pockets than size medium or small. The size large pants I ordered had tags that said Large Regular, but the length seemed almost a Long which is better for me anyway. My suggestion would be if you wash them and want the size to stay the same, wash them in cold water and hang to dry. You can buy actual 1960's issue pants on the internet but you won't be paying Amazon prices as I was seeing them on the internet for $100 plus.

If you’re gonna get this for a Vietnam kit, don’t, unless you want to dye the pants yourself. The shade of pants is way lighter than an original top, im not sure if it was a product error, but I received mine as a tannish green color

The pants are as others have described, period 1960's design features. They will be perfect for the hot weather but probably not as durable as more modern designs. I can't wait to see how they fade. I have never bought the Tiger Stripe pattern before because it's usually a stiff and unbreathable polyester mixed fabric. I can't wait to wear this 100% Cotton version.Propper and the other companies should consider offering these older camoflage patters with the newer designs. I would love to have ERDL Green and Brown Dominate, maybe even Frogskin in ACU or BDU Ripstop.I ordered the Medium (labeled Medium Regular, I wish they offered Medium Short) I have 30" inseam and they are way too long. I plan to take them and have them altered to fit tomorrow.

Authentic look for Vietnam war 1967-1968.

When my husband's Abercrombie cargos finally wore out after 18 years, we looked for a replacement pair for over 6 months. I finally ordered these & he loves them, which made me feel like a hero for finding such quality & excellent workmanship.