The U.S. military includes more than 1 million active duty personnel. But that number is dwarfed by America’s at-home army of first-person shooters, numbering in the millions, and only impacted by the weather and what’s on TV.
Now, an online clothing company based in San Francisco is aiming to outfit this massive fighting force. With this week’s release of Couch Commandos, Betabrand has taken traditional military cargo pants and tailored them to the needs of the most demanding Recliner Rambos.
Couch Commandos are available in Black-Ops Black, Olive Drab, and Desert Khaki ($85) as well as a limited-edition mash-up of modern digital camouflage and graphics inspired by old-school, 8-bit video games ($125 custom pre-order).
These simulated-combat-ready trousers are made of 100% French-twill cotton, so they’re light and incredibly comfy. But make no mistake: Betabrand tailored these trousers for intense virtual combat. They come equipped with six big pockets, including two oversized gusseted cargos that can accommodate several grenades or an emergency ration of Pop-Tarts. Other features include drawstring ankle cinches and an extra-sturdy inseam to survive harrowing missions to and from the microwave.
"While Couch Commandos are designed to meet the rigorous requirements of the U.S. Armchair Forces, we think they’re great for all leisurely operations this fall and winter," said Chris Lindland, Betabrand founder and CEO. "Wear them while watching football, making beer runs – or, of course, mowing down fire-breathing Commie cyborgs."
You can check out the pants here: http://www.betabrand.com/karate-casual/black-couch-commando-drawstring-pants.htmlAs a military gamer myself, I would love to get a pair. How cool is this?
