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I tried the issued ACU pads for the first time last week while taking a knee and doing some shooting drills with my crew of firearm and military enthusiasts, they seemed large and, as someone else already said, a bit too stiff. Overall I liked the concept though. I might try these if I can get them when I order my 5.11 gear through Ranger Joe's, although I doubt it.

Never had the opportunity to try any sort of padded knee insert while on AD, as 82nd policy was to use issued or store-bought pads with hard shells that were strapped around the leg. I didn't really mind them except there were really only two options for them:

1. Put them on and tighten them to a comfortable level, then they slide to your ankles and just pull them up when you start your IMTs or need to take a knee. This was acceptable until the "kneepad on the ankle look" was deemed an unprofessional fashion trend and outlawed in the 82nd.

2. Tighten them to the point of circulation cutoff so they didn't fall.