5.11 Tactical Germany/EU Reviews 1,292

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made a big order cause of the 20% discount on almost everything, even bigger discounts on certain products. I was expecting at least one week before delivery but in less than 4 days the products wer... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's only 4 stars because I didn't had the chance to actually do a long term test. Fitting is good and I was quiet impressed about how comfortable the boots feel already from the beginning. I start... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought 5.11's TAC Operator ALS Backpack 35L to use as my work backpack working as a stage lighting technichian. This might sound like a weird product choice, but as I broke multiple backpacks over... See more

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5.11 Tactical macht hochwertige, funktionale und bequeme taktische Bekleidung, Schuhe und Ausrüstung für Ersthelfer, Einsatzkräfte und Abenteurer.

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We are innovators who make purpose-built, technical apparel, footwear and gear for life's most demanding missions.
Du lebst deine Mission Tag ein Tag aus. Wir statten dich mit Ausrüstung aus, auf die du dich verlassen kannst, damit du dich voll und ganz aus das konzentrieren kannst, vorauf es wirklich ankommt.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ridiculous shipping time!

3 days my order is in status "Processing 1". I was hoping to get it within two weeks before my next trip, but no dice.

May 14, 2025
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Reply from 5.11 Tactical Germany/EU

Good morning,

Thank you for your time!

We can see that you placed an order that was shipped 2 days after and are on it´s way to you. Our delivery time is 5-7 working days and this is something we have added in several places on the website to make sure everybody gets all information before placing an order. We try to be transparent but will of course look in to this to see if it is unclear.

There has been an email sent out with the tracking information to you and there you can follow the tracking and see all updates.

We wish you a nice trip! // Your 5.11-team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Shipment for Germany is coming from…

Shipment for Germany is coming from Sweden. This was not clear when I ordered and the shipping is too late. I have to fly for business without the clothes. I especially ordered from the German site hoping it will arrive on time.

March 26, 2025
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Reply from 5.11 Tactical Germany/EU

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your time!

We ship to all countries from our warehouse in Sweden which is the only warehouse we have in Europe. The delivery time is 5-7 working days and we have tried our best to inform about this on our website. We are sorry to hear that you didn´t got the items you ordered before your flight.

If there is anything we can help you with, please send us an email with more details and we are happy to help: cs.ce.emea@511tactical.com

We wish you a lovely Monday! // Your 5.11-team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointing customer support

I've already purchased two backpacks from 5.11 and recently another small backpack. The products are very good, but unfortunately, my experience with customer support has been very poor. 5.11 debited the wrong amount for my last order, but prior to that, they also "reserved/froze" the correct amount. I no longer have access to the reserved amount. My repeated attempts to explain this have yielded no insight whatsoever from customer support (Ms. J.). At no point did the lady offer a solution; on the contrary, she claimed that nothing unusual was found. If two different amounts for one order are missing from my account, then it is indeed unusual and must be corrected. Especially if the debited amount has nothing to do with the order I confirmed in their webshop. Only after many emails and a final explanation from me did J. forward the case to accounting. This isn't a good way to treat customers, and I'm really disappointed by how passively they responded to the problem.

The case is currently pending as a complaint with my bank, and I reserve the right to take legal action if 5.11 does not correct the situation.

My answer to yours from 17.03.25:
First you reserved the right amount. But 2 days later you captured a wrong amount. And still the right amount is reserved and my bank or I have no access to it. You caused the problem so I ask you to fix it. Delete the reservation and debit the right amount, thanks.

March 14, 2025
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Reply from 5.11 Tactical Germany/EU

Good morning,

Thank you for your time!

We can see that you have an ongoing case with our customer service team and that they have explained how it works with the payment. When you place the order, a reservation is being made on your account and the capture is made when the parcel is being shipped. In some cases, there is a glitch and both the reservation and the capture can be seen on your account but your bank can always confirm that we only capture the amount once.

Since you say there is something not correct with the transaction, we want to check this properly and that is the reason we needed to send the information to our finance team that can check the transaction for us. We do this to be helpful and to make sure everything is correct which we can see it is.

You are always welcome to come back in the case if you have further questions. We are happy to help!

We wish you a nice day! // Your 5.11-team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delayed but good company.

The website says shipping takes 5-7 days and it's been nearly a month and I still don't have my boots, that's my only complaint. They are really helpful anytime I called and asked about my order they checked for me and told me how long it would be, the website is clean and it's very easy to use.

January 23, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Anybody is working there?! Hello!!!!!!

Ordered 23.12.2024
Cargo is still not here.
Customer services does not reply.
Status "processing" whole this time.
No possibility to cancel order.

Very bad first experience.

January 5, 2025
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Reply from 5.11 Tactical Germany/EU

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your time!

We do have longer response time right now and work hard to answer all emails as fast as possible. We promise to get back to you as soon as possible and check the tracking for you.

Wish you a nice day! // Your 5.11-team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

1.75" Operator belt Misleading size description

I received the belt, which made a solid impression at first glance.

But it was too big, i.e. too long.

The description gives length measurements for the size, which are probably correct.

However, it also says "Runs small, we recommend ordering one size larger."

Unfortunately, I followed this and did not order the belt in XL, as I understood it from the size chart, but ordered one size larger, i.e. 2XL, based on the recommendation.

My complaint with a request for an exchange was not answered.

So return shipment.
Money back deductions postage.

A lot of work for nothing.

My review has not been published by 5.11 Tactical until today.

I cannot recognize any customer service.

December 7, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Where is my order!

Order Date: 14 December 2024
Status-AX Processed???
Why does it take so long?

December 29, 2024
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Reply from 5.11 Tactical Germany/EU

Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

We are currently experiencing a high volume of orders and are doing our best to get the orders out to all of our customers.

Please feel free to reach out to us on cs.ce.emea@511tactical.com in order for us to take a look at your order.

Wish you a great weekend!

// Your 5.11 team!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The package was sent to Never Never Land

The package was sent to a packstation I could not use.
The package was ultimately returned to 511 through no fault of mine.
DHL and Deutsche Post have teamed up to FUBAR any delivery attempt you may have relied upon.

December 5, 2024
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Reply from 5.11 Tactical Germany/EU

Good morning,

Thank you for your time!

We are sorry to hear about your experience and would like to investigate why this happened so we can do what we can do to hopefully prevent things like this to happen in the future. Please send us an email with your order number and a short description and we will take this further, cs.ce.emea@511tactical.com

We wish you a nice day! // Your 5.11-team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome as always

My purchase was exactly what I expected and the quality is great! I’ve been very satisfied with everything I’ve ever bought from 5.11. Delivery was quick too.

November 14, 2024
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

First impressions

It's only 4 stars because I didn't had the chance to actually do a long term test.
Fitting is good and I was quiet impressed about how comfortable the boots feel already from the beginning.
I started walking a bit and then running,... Thank you for your delivery. I won't return it. Good work and recommend.

October 16, 2024

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