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LA police gear has the worst customer service that I ever encounter, I bought a pair of cargo pants and they were mislabeled being huge. I called and was told that returns were not allowed. Never again I would patronize this business.
You haven’t had a Kubota acct. man what a mess.
I’ve purchased clothing from LAPG for years and I agree with the author – they have fantastic gear at great prices.
LAPG’s Atlas tactical pants are the best I’ve found when it comes to price vs. value and they beat out pants I’ve spent twice as much on. They’re great three season pants. In winter I switch over to Duluth Firehose Cargos. Never had any problems with LAPG products but in the age of quick shipping I had to reset expectations on when I’d receive their products – it typically takes 3-5 business days to get a shipping confirmation and overall takes 7-10 days before you get the package (from order date) unless you choose some form of expedited shipping. I suspect they’ll find ways to do this faster. I usually wait for a free shipping promo, or at least 15% off. Otherwise I don’t buy.
Poor customer service. Their customer service phone number is only available a few hours each day, and as mentioned by another reader, glacially slow shipping.
i’ve had a few of their items, clothing wise…they seem to last well…some of their other lapg branded items are cr*p though…i would stay away from their flashlights and any other gear with electronics…cheap chinese stuff is all it is…I’ve found some really good deals on their site on name brand gear also…I’ve never had issues with their customer service either…
It’s been a while since I bought from LAPG, so I can’t comment on their customer service, but the shirt I bought (the predecessor to the one reviewed) is a quality, sturdy shirt, with all the special features. It is however, the HOTTEST shirt in that style that I’ve ever worn. I can’t wear it in Houston if it’s at all warm out. I think the layers trap extra body heat.
I have a range bag of theirs that is modeled on other company’s bags, that seems to be well made.
I have several other things from them, with their private label, and they all seem to be of good quality, just somehow a little less than great quality.
I do think they are good value for the money, but slightly less than top tier.
nick
A comment on “Clothes makes the man”. In our current time the phase has been credited to many, but, Mark Twain is the person sited most often. Translations from records as far back as the 1st Chinese dynasty, Greece and Babylon all have references to similar phrases.
There have been archaelogical discoveries that suggest that Neanderthal man was the first to start wearing ‘clothing’ and that besides the practical aspect there are reasons to believe that clothing also carried with it potential social, magical and status symbology.
It’s been over 40,000 years and we still haven’t matured past the need to bolster our self esteem at the expense of others. THINGS do make the man, CHARACTER does.
The quote predates Twain. But as I recall, it was Twain who famously credited for writing: “Clothes makes the man. Naked people have have little or no influence in society.”
ooops I made a typo….THINGS DO NOT make the man, CHARACTER does.
I know this comment doesn’t have anything to do with the article, but I thought I would mention it. I was in a surplus store recently and they had three bright red caps on the shelf for sale, one was a ” MAGA cap “, the second one said “Trump supporter “, and the third red cap said ” relax, this just a red cap “. Hmm, I think that will be mine very soon. I got a chuckle out of it.
I dress like a local and blend in. Fortunately camo of any kind, not necessarily military camo, is all the rage around here for the last few decades. I still have some nice stuff left, but it would make me a target. If I want to disguise myself, I’ll put on a suit and shave. However, good clothing is very important as it also part of your shelter. Wool, especially heavy wool socks, are your best friend if you can find it. It is worth going for a few expensive pairs of the best wood socks, hats and gloves, and two pairs of Woolrich wool trousers. I’ve been finding lots of this in the thrift store in good condition.
Wool trousers are good to have with suspenders, the loggers of the past found these to be the best. Trench foot and frost bite were the most likely causes of injury in WW1 and WW2. In the Civil War it was dehydration caused by dysentery. if it is necessary to stay outside in the cold and wet for many long hours, wool is the best, and when working around a camp fire, unlike synthetics, it will not catch fire, but smolder instead. If synthetics are what you have, wear a thin layer of cotton clothing as an outer shell as protection from camp fire flames. Cotton can also be used to keep a wool inner layer clean and dry. When it comes to staying warm and functional, fashion goes out the window.
If the Chinese are upset about American gun ownership, we must be doing something right?? https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/12/30/chinese-state-media-gun-ownership-out-of-control-in-u-s/
Tunnel rabbit
I was homeless for a while,living in my car.It happens.
Made sure I had a solid button up shirt and sports jacket.
Even wearing old jeans and tennis shoes with it,I never got a second glance.
Have seen you talk about LAPG before and have browsed their website. I checked where their stores are. Low and behold the store at Ontario Mills was only a 40 minute drive. Great people and well organized. Got everything I wanted as well as a new coat my wife ‘forced’ me to buy. Even through your website and name out there when we were checking out. Good call.