Ask a big truck mechanic or tire changer possibly a roofer.

 

I used to lay tile, try the cheap ones first, from Harbor Freight. If they don’t work for you then you can try the more expensive ones. It’s not like you’ll be on them for a full work day. Also, the cheap foam ones are lighter.

 

My knees do fine, even after 40 years as a bodyman. But I am looking for some just to save my jeans, our NRL 22 range is covered and has a concrete pad, nice setup but I wear the heck out of my jeans knees in one match..

One of the guys I shot with last time had the green harbor Frieght ones. I think they are pretty economical.

 

I’ve got problems with my knees so I’m guessing knee pads would be a good thing to have for NRL22.
Lots of different kinds out there. Every brand says they’re the best but you know how that goes.
What do you use? What do you like about them?
Thank you

I use them a lot when shooting PRS stages. I started with cheap, borrowed ones and found they easily shifted/ rotated- making them worthless for the rest of the stage. Now, I've bought a pair ($15 +/-) that have two Velcro straps on each pad- one above and one below the kneecap. They stay in place and feel really comfortable. Also, if using over your long pants, pull the cuffs down tight after putting on the pads to further minimize shifting.

 

I used to use ArcTeryx pads when Uncle Sam issued them to me, but they are expensive and wear out fast. For NRL/PRS, I am fond of neoprene pads. They are low profile (not bulky), the straps don't bunch up, and very comfortable. LINK

 

Arcteryx knee caps. . . Take care of your body, spare parts are hard to come by

 

I haven't tried the ArcTeryx type yet, but anything I've tried with straps don't work very well for me. They always wind up shifting at the wrong time and I have to dig brass out of my knee. I've been using the slip-on volley ball style lately and they are working great. I have some thin ones that I wear under pants and some thicker ones that I wear with shorts. The ones in Tortugas link look pretty good, I'll try a pair of those and see how they do.

 

Klein Tools knee pads. The best I have found. They are very comfortable, no straps, no hard cups and they don't slip down. About $25 at Lowe's.

 

Turbojet:
Which Klein knee pads? Link?
Thanks
Dave

 

@Turbojet are these it?

Klein Tools L/XL Lightweight Knee Pad Sleeves 60592 - The Home Depot

Deliver comfort and confidence to your living space with the selection of this affordable Klein Tools 6-L XL Lightweight Knee Pad Sleeves.

www.homedepot.com

 

Yes those are it. The size I bought are marked M/L for Medium/Large. They are comfortable all day long crawling around on my hands and knees on a wooden deck.

 

The best knee pads I have ever had , were when I was racing off road motorcycles.
They went from the knee all the way down the shin.
They were the most comfortable knee pads I have ever used , and believe me I used them.

 

Are pads a necessity here or would a two inch foam pad work for you? I hate strapping pads on but the kneeling pads work great for my needs.

 

I've had knee surgery and without knee pads I can feel the screws when I kneel. I've had very good luck with domed knee pads from home depot. Nothing fancy and don't move once they're on.

 

@NH Hunter is “domed knee pads” the actual name or a style?
Here is a link to all of HD’s knee pads. Can you tell me which one you like please?

Search Results for domed knee pads at The Home Depot

Search Results for domed knee pads at The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

 

These are very similar to the ones I have right down to the strap clasp. BUCKET BOSS GelDome Flooring Work Knee Pads (1-pair) 95300 - The Home Depot

 

I also have had knee problems for over 40 years, and I hate all the knee pads I've tried! Some aren't bad to kneel with, but the straps give my legs a rash from rubbing on the back of my legs after a day of using them.
I went to using a mechanic's kneeling pad you just toss on the ground and kneel on. It requires me to lay it down, and move it when I move, but they're so much more comfortable to use. I've got three of them to use around home and if I'm kneeling at the range! Always have one close if I need to grab one at anyplace I'm working.

 

I wear 5.11 Tac-Lite pants with built-in knee pad pockets. Then I order 1/2" marine neoprene and cut the pad 1/2" smaller height and width of the pocket. Been using this combo for work and shooting. I can drop down on gravel and be just fine. Also since it's neoprene, no need to remove when you wash.

 

Hmm seems like I have a pair of those pants

somewhere lol

 

I ordered these

Klein Tools 60492 Knee Pads, Lightweight Padded Knee Sleeves, Breathable Mesh Back, Elastic Cuff with Slip-Resistant Silicone, Black, M/L - Amazon.com

Klein Tools 60492 Knee Pads, Lightweight Padded Knee Sleeves, Breathable Mesh Back, Elastic Cuff with Slip-Resistant Silicone, Black, M/L - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

I didn't know that Amazon carried them. Let us know how you like them.