What method do you use to blouse your trousers?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 13:21:05 -0400

I personally use blousing bands, but I was just wondering what everyone did.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 24 at 2015 1:48 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 13:48:43 -0400

I was always a tucker.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2015 2:57 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 14:57:26 -0400

I just tuck the pants into my boots.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Oct 24 at 2015 3:11 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 15:11:36 -0400

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member Blousing rubbers, condoms were an emergency field expedient.
As to the 'blouse; For a while, I used small dog chains, wrapped with tape so they wouldn't bunch up to maintain a draped blouse of my trousers. I have also used 1 gallon GI cans, split length wise, cut into 1/2 and wrapped with tape to protect my legs from the raw edges. Heck of a 'drape' LTC Stephen C. SFC Boots Attaway SGM Private RallyPoint Member CPT L S 1SG Michael Blount CSM Terry Hill CW5 Private RallyPoint Member

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2015 3:39 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 15:39:46 -0400

I used Blousing Springs. When you squat they do not rise above the boot. I thought it looket better.

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Oct 24 at 2015 3:43 PM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 15:43:02 -0400

I used the same.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2015 6:19 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 18:19:15 -0400

Those blousing bands work wonders man. Hell of a lot better than the draw string and tucking. Personally, I think it looks better if done right.

Response by SPC William Weedman made Oct 24 at 2015 7:53 PM

SPC William Weedman — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 19:53:58 -0400

I've used all three over the course of my career but I found that tucking them into my boots worked best. When I used blousing rubbers if you sit down mine tended to ride up so you could see exactly how green (or not!) my socks were.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2015 7:57 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 19:57:49 -0400

The pull strings. I blouse them over the top of my boot tightly, then pull them up so that they rest on top of the boot. This allows a little air flow and helps keep me cool in the summer. Stays put, doesn't drop down my boots, but doesn't chafe my leg either.

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Oct 24 at 2015 8:09 PM

SMSgt Thor Merich — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:09:25 -0400

I used to use blousing bands but found that they cut off my circulation. I tend to wear higher topped boots, so tucking them in works great for me.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Oct 24 at 2015 8:13 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:13:30 -0400

Blousing garters always seemed to be cheating and I was too cheap to purchase them. Besides, trousers bloused with garters never looked the same as those bloused honestly in your boots, especially when they pulled halfway up your calves and stuck there...

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Oct 24 at 2015 8:44 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:44:32 -0400

I used the strings on the trousers when I was in.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2015 12:52 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 12:52:04 -0400

I use the 1" blousing bands or the stock tuck method.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2015 5:56 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:56:34 -0400

I tucked mine into my jump boots. Had them tailored too.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Oct 25 at 2015 11:45 PM

PO1 John Miller — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 23:45:14 -0400

I always used blousing straps/bands. Every other method looked like crap to me.
I would put the strap a bit higher than where my pant legs were supposed to be positioned, fold the side of my trouser leg, roll the leg under the blousing strap, and lastly position it so that it (my pant leg) was within uniform regulations.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Oct 26 at 2015 3:43 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:43:34 -0400

Well this is a tricky one. When you where allowed to peg your Pants I used boot bands and then tucked in my boots. They where about 2 - 2 1/2 inches wide and Velcro. Now that you are not allowed to do that any more I use the little rubber bands with the hooks. I also would use black electrical tape also. The chiggers and ticks didn't like the adhesive.