are these "GI issue" kneepads any good?

[America's Least Wanted]

http://www.amazon.com/Military-Knee-Elbow-Pad-Sets/dp/B004SNPLF4/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

How hard are they to put on and do they 'stay put'? Can they be used without putting on, just as pads on the floor?


I've never found a pair I liked, and I've got $7 plastic and $49 leather.


PS-I've got some street hockey goalie pads on order.

[epwegmann]

Eh if they are anything like pads I've been issued, they won't stay put without some duct tape. If not, they eventually make good ankle pads....

[rero360]

Garbage, the only decent knee pads I've ever used are the Arc'Teryx ones and the Crye Precision ones that go into the special pockets on the combat pants meant for them.

[JackReacher]

I have some... They suck.

[roll2li]

Only knee pads I ever had work were the sleeve style ones, like Troy Lees, slipped underneath the pants.

[sarabellum]

Don't accept as gospel any equipment chosen by the military. Some of it is good and some of it is junk bought to appease lobbyists. The gear you want has to WORK for YOU on your DIME. Roll2li is right. Test sports and work gear designed to perform.

If you played high school football, you know what knee pads work when in action, and which pads are POS.

[DaveInOroValley]

The last time someone told me to put on knee pads they were arrested

[jarhead714]

If they issued kneepads in the 90's I could have done my 20 years.

[lawusmc0844]

The only kneepads I found to be slightly comfortable and actually stay on my knees are Alta kneepads http://www.skdtac.com/Alta-Superflex...-p/alt.602.htm The Alta lock beats velcro everytime and they aren't as hot and bulky as those Bijan made issued ones you're looking at.

[ir0nclash86]

I remember these. They were kinda bulky, thick, and warm as hell. Theyre not comfy to wear either. No bueno

[todd2968]

Never issued but bought some at army PX. The ones i bought were velcro

[ChuckDizzle]

They worked ok for me, but for them to stay in place I remember having to tighten them down to the point of slight discomfort, and often re tightening.

I would say that in Afghanistan I was glad to have them despite their drawbacks, but as mentioned by others I'm sure there are better options out there from sporting goods or construction work.

[boukca]

Doesn't Oakley make them?

[cc56]

They did not work for me in an aircraft.

[pfdr1991]

Arcteryx kneepads are the best hands down. I've done countless patrols with them and they work great and are minimalist.