• Mandarin collar with velcro closure - this can be worn folded down and open or up, and closed. The collar is slightly taller in the back and shorter around the sides and front to maximize protection of the neck without limiting mobility.
• Engineered cuff with velcro closure - The cuffs extend past the wrist on the outside to provide some hand protection, and for a better fit. The inside part of the wrist is a bit shorter, and the cuff finds its 'natural' position and centers itself on the wrist.
• Double sleeve pocket with velcro panel and closure - the 7" x 6" sleeve pocket is slanted at an angle for easier access. It is divided into two full size compartments (the outer compartment opening is staggared slightly) and has a bellows on the back for it to expand. The outside of the pocket is completely covered by loop velcro. The amount of velcro coverage (an issue amongst some) was at the request of operators. The original prototypes started out with less velcro on the sleeve pockets, but the request was for more. By the time you put on name tapes, flags or IR patches, the space runs out pretty quickly. The flap has two velcro strips which close both the inner and outer compartments.
• Removable D-ring attachment point under the right chest pocket
• 500D Cordura elbow reinforcement with pad pocket - this provides resistance to abrasion and accomodates an optional shaped pad or any flat foam if padding is needed. The pad pocket has a velcro opening and the pad is inserted from the top. A vent hole at the bottom of the pocket lets out any sand or dirt that enters the top of the pocket. The Crye shaped pad is undersized so that it 'adjusts' itself and finds its own position (which usually ends up being the correct one). The Crye shaped elbow pad will fit in the USMC MCCUs foam pad pocket in the elbow, but the posiiton doesn't feel right, unlike the Crye field shirt.
• Double breast pockets - each of the two front breast pockets have a pleated for expansion. A velcro-closed flap secures the contents. Underneath each pocket is a side entry pocket, which can be accessed when wearing a vest or armour. A pen slot is featured beside the left pocket.
• Velcro name tape strips - 6" x 1" loop velcro name tape strips are located horizontally above each breast pocket.
• Center back velcro patch for ID - a 1" x 1" loop velcro patch is located at the base of the neck for an IR tape square.
• Field shirt sizing will be small short through XXL.

The Field shirt is extremely comfortable in the lightweight twill. The mandarin collar is comfortable with no chafing. Workmanship is some of the best I've seen - much better than issue BDUs. All pocket flaps corners are angled off, a feature that I like, and all stress points are bartacked.

• 2" waist increments for a better fit - instead of going with the S, M, L etc sizing with adjustable waist, Crye decided to go with a more 'custom' fit like civvie pants. There is no adjustment or elastic in the waistband, so a BDU belt is recommended. Waist adjusters were left off as they found that under a pistol belt, they would end up being a source of irritation or hot spots. As it stands, the waistband is smooth and free of bumps and hard buckles.
• Button fly
• Removable D-ring attach points below belt loops - each belt loop has a D-ring attach point below it for use with a split plastic D-ring, for dummy cording items in the pocket etc.
• Double front 3" x 5" besom pocket - before some of you ask, 'besom' means 'A flapless pocket trimmed with welting or reinforced stitching'. Yeah, I had to look it up, ok? This pocket located on the front top of the thigh is for smaller, flat items. Its location allows it to be accessed more easily when wearing gear, leg rigs etc.
• Double rear pockets - closed with a small square of velcro
• Double front slash pockets - instead of the usual side entry slash pockets, these have been moved to the front so the opening is not blocked by thigh rigs or holsters.
• Side cargo pockets with velcro closure - large pleated/bellows pockets with a velcro flap closure. The front edge of the flap is sewn down, like the issue BDUs.
• 500D Cordura knee reinforcement with pad pocket - like the elbows on the Field Shirt, the knee reinforcement also doubles as a pad pocket. The 500D Cordura is lightweight enough to feel comfortable and I noticed less heat being trapped at the front of the knees than with 1000D knee reinforcements, which get too hot. The optional Crye shaped pad can be used, which is sized to fit the pocket, or any flat piece of foam. Note that the Crye shaped knee pad will not fit in the USMC MCCUs - it's too long (I tried).
• Double calf pocket with external stow points - a 7" x 3" pocket adorns the outside of each calf, with a velcro closed flap. Two loops of elastic and bottom points allows items like lightsticks to be kept there.
• Shaped legs for improved mobility - this feature shows Crye's attention to detail and human engineering. The pants are made up of shaped panels, which optimize the shape and amount of material around the leg. The pants are pre-shaped for the bend of the knee, instead of using an excess of material to accomodate movement and mobility.
• Double seat - 'nuff said.
• Standard flat drawstrings/ribbons in the cuffs - these were left the same as standard BDU design as some people wear their pants bloused or tucked into the boots (a thicker cord would be uncomfortable), and some wear them outside the boot. It's left to the user to make any mods to suit their purpose. I wear my pants outside my boots, and replaced the drawstring with elastic shock cord (I find that the drawstrings on all BDUs tend to come undone), which I sized to fit slightly loosely around my boot, so it doesn't ride up, but the opening is smaller than if no cord were used at all.
• Sizes available will be waist 28" through 48" in short through extra long lengths.

Like the Field Shirt, the attention to detail in the design of the Field Pants is apparent. Even the internal pockets have small grommeted drain holes. The shaped elbow and knee pads very lightweight, are lined with fabric, and have a smooth, hard, outer shell. Any flat foam can be cut and used, but I'd go with the optional Crye shaped pads. Note: that's a SOTECH slim rigger belt I'm wearing with the pants, in case anyone was going to ask.

• Mandarin collar with velcro closure - a small tab that folds back over the hook velcro on the collar has been added. When the shirt had velcro name tape on the chest, and the collar worn down, the hook velcro on the collar would sometimes stick to the name tape patch. The new tab folds over and prevents this from happening.
• Conventional cuff with velcro closure - The Gen 1 cuffs that extended past the wrist on the outside have now been changed to a conventional design. Crye found that users found the engineered cuffs difficult to fold back and roll up, due to their shape, and preferred a conventional cuff. Aesthetically, I like the unique design of the Gen 1 cuffs, but have no complaints with the functionality of the R6 ones.
• Double sleeve pocket with velcro panel and closure - Instead of loop velcro ID patch covering the entire sleeve pocket, there are now two patches - one on the pocket flap (4" x 2"), and another on the pocket itself (4.75" x 4"). The lower patch is partially covered by the flap as it serves as the flap closure, so the effective area exposed is 3.5" x 4".
• Cordura elbow reinforcement with pad pocket - this has been changed to 330D cordura with a light urethane coating instead of 500D. It still provides resistance to abrasion and accomodates the optional shaped pads while being thinner, lighter and cooler.
• Velcro name tape strips on chest - these have been deleted to give the user the option of sewing his own on. Users were removing them from the chest, and Crye felt that velcro was more difficult to remove and leave holes or damage the base fabric, so it's up to the user now to have any sewn on. The center back velcro patch for ID located at the base of the neck for an IR tape square has also been deleted as it was not used often.

• Sizing is still in 2" waist increments for a better fit instead of the S, M, L etc.
• The "rise" (distance from the crotch to the waist) is still the same - slightly shorter/lower than standard BDU pants. Some prefer a longer rise of standard BDUs. Personally, I prefer the cut of the Crye pants as I don't like my pants riding so high around my waist as it makes my short torso look even shorter.
• Pocket configuration is the same - double front 3" x 5" besom pockets, double rear pockets - closed with a small square of velcro, double front slash pockets, large side cargo pleated/bellows pockets with a velcro flap closure and small pockets on each calf. The velcro on the side cargo pockets has been reversed; the Gen 1 pants I've got have the hook velcro on the flap, the Gen 2 pants have them on the pocket itself. This is to prevent the contents from snagging the hook velcro when being taken in or out. It's not as scratchy on the hand either.
• Cordura knee reinforcement with pad pocket - like the elbows on the Field Shirt, the knee reinforcement pad pocket is now lighter weight 330D Cordura instead of 500D. It traps even less heat than before, and almost feels like it isn't Cordura.

Gen 2 Knee and Elbow pads - The Gen 2 knee and elbow pads have actually been out for a while. Instead of the foam lined, gray hardshell of the Gen 1, the Gen 2 pads are molded/shaped foam covered in nylon fabric. They're not as stiff and conform/bend better, and when used on rough ground, will impart less wear and tear to the pad pockets than the hard Gen 1's. They're also lighter.

With the first runs of the Gen 1 Field Uniform, there were some reports of QC issues with stitching/workmanship - loose buttons, stitches coming undone on seams or velcro etc. The R6 uniform shows no sign of that, and all the stitching and quality looks good to go. Personally, I prefer the features and fit of the Crye Field Uniform over standard BDUs, and with the R6's in ripstop, they're even better. And they're still made in the USA with US materials.