When the Army announce they had chosen UCP in the ACU cut There were a lot of scowls and scorns. Where is this supposed to Camouflage ?? Hard pressed for an answer they said "Desert". for the next decade they tried and tried, but naw, it's Urban Camo, it looks like your Sidewalk, your Curb and your crappy apartment buildings. It looks great on the News and at the time CNN had 24/7 coverage of Invasions and so it looked great in your Living rooms. Snow boarders quickly adopted the pattern and soon it was main stream. Its light weight "Rip-stop" material is comfortable and its new cut pattern with a drawstring waist slanted cargo pockets re enforced knee with cushion cavity and even more pockets than ever before means it will take you that much longer to find your Phone Sunglasses or Cigarettes. But for Summer, Camp, Canoe, work or play these are the the Bee's Knee's Made in The USA 50%cotton 50% Nylon X-Large 39-43" waist