These tactical shorts are just like its big brother. Very comfortable to wear and practical as well.I bought the other Propper brand canvas tactical pants and that was 5 stars as well. The front left and right pockets are deep and the hand slots angle allows for reaching in even when you are at seating positions. There is a reinforcement tape sewn into the bottom edge of the opening so you can use your clip knife and not wear away the material. The waist band has an elastic band 2 inches wide but doesn't go around the entire waist. The belt loops are positioned three across the back and two along the frontal area so not to impede access to your front pockets. It helps when you are wearing items on your belt. The back pockets are dual purpose. There is a smaller pocket inside the larger outer pocket if you want a wallet there. The larger pocket is DEEP and WIDE. It measures approx 8 inches across the opening to 10 inches deep. Each lower leg pocket has ample room to place items. They are approx 8 inches wide by 7 inches deep. There is a phone pocket located on the left front and it just fits my iPhone 5 with the Lifeproof case.The material is resistant to spills. Liquid just beads and falls off without penetrating the fabric but it breathes so its not very hot to wear. All pocket closures are with Velcro. Not that cheapo type that other cargo pants have. These are military spec. The front closure is a snap with YKK type slide fasteners, very durable. Each pants comes with a 2 inch wide nylon belt with plastic buckle.These pockets are not like BDUs. They expand from the center not from all sides of the pocket. It gives the pants a cleaner look.