Gear The A5 – Rig Light Backcountry Pant from Beyond Dave Merrill April 22, 2017 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. Last week at Warrior Expo West we stopped by the Beyond booth to take a look at one of their newest offerings: The A5 Rig Light Backcountry Pant. As we've come to expect from Beyond, you can feel the quality as soon as you start handling it. We're not sure if this is due to the stretchable Tweave fabric, the stitching, or the ultra-smooth zippers. Zippers are actually one of the first things we like to inspect when giving a garment a once-over–because odds are better than even that if a crappy zipper is utilized the rest probably won't be fantastic either. You can see the stretch of the Tweave here. The zippered thigh pockets are perfect for cellphones, even the bigassed one seen here. Grey is the new FDE which was the new Black. And as we see, the Rig Light Backcountry Pant is also available in this colorway. As luck would have it, we had a pair of Arc'teryx pants in Wolf Grey to make a direct comparison. The Beyond colorway sports a bit more of a subdued hue, and clearly there's more blue in the Arc'teryx offering. You can also get the Beyond pants in Coyote and Multicam. Other Specifications include: Zippered front closure Internal suspender loops Hand pockets Zippered back pockets Zippered thigh pockets Internal kneepad pocket Articulated knees Ankle gaiters with internal cinch adjustment Materials: Tweave® Durastretch® with DWR Benefits: Breathable Water-Resistant Wind-Resistant Stretch Construction Weight: 20.8 oz. [You can visit Beyond online here] Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
