Difference in Carhartt vs Wrangler

[oosik]

I get my blue jeans from Cabbalas, Post Falls, ID. They are my dress pants. They will not stand up to my spring time "thinning of the pines". My pants get wet when I thin the pines and consequently they will stick to my legs - the wet denim under stress ends up ripping out the crotch. Not too bad if I wasn't concerned about guests popping in unexpected.

The Duluth Firehouse get wet but do not stick and bind up. Different story - different end results.

 

[Newtocvt]

My carhart b11 work pants are the best work pants I have owned. They out last normal jeans for me by at least 2 to 3 times. I found jeans to catch and tear too easy especially around barbed wire.

 

[Streetcar]

I get my Carhartt stuff from: Super Casuals ~ Brand Name Work Clothing and Footwear For Less
They have "irregulars" which supposedly have some kind of defect and are 50% less than list price. I have never found the defect in them, but I enjoy the savings.

Aaron Z

Back when they had factory in Kentucky, the irregular was usually uneven or extra stitching

 

[mapper]

I'm to cheap to pay carhartt prices, my go to for work wear around the place are bib overalls, Big Mac brand, heavy duty and tough. Lots of pockets, loose fitting so they don't bind, don't need a belt to keep them up. Not much of a fashion statement, but I don't really care about that!

 

[Budweiser John]

Interesting discussion, i’m Not particularly brand specific, but will say my Carhart winter work wear is going on it’s 15th or 16th season. By March or early April a trip through the wife’s laundry room resets the outfit for another winter season.
As far as work jeans, i’m Sold on the Duluth Carpenter Jeans. Lots of useful pockets for folding rules, cell phones, and other stuff. Everyday casual, Wrangler or TSC brand is good enough.
B. John

 

[SARG]

Just info if you're fond of the carpenter style canvas jeans ....... Dickie brand makes them & they are available at Wallyworld for small money. Seem to be very durable as well as comfortable.

 

[Einthewoods]

Just info if you're fond of the carpenter style canvas jeans ....... Dickie brand makes them & they are available at Wallyworld for small money. Seem to be very durable as well as comfortable.

I wear the dickie's as well and really like them and their price. I have several pair of the Duluth, but can't stand paying that much for china-wear. They're good, but can't see paying so much more than the dickies that last me nearly as long.

 

[sseelhoff]

Just info if you're fond of the carpenter style canvas jeans ....... Dickie brand makes them & they are available at Wallyworld for small money. Seem to be very durable as well as comfortable.

I have a pair of the Dickies. Same pair has lasted me 5 years. I am probably not as hard on them as y'all, but the work and are a good value.

 

[Travelover]

.......... My pants get wet when I thin the pines and consequently they will stick to my legs - the wet denim under stress ends up ripping out the crotch. Not too bad if I wasn't concerned about guests popping in unexpected..........

You should definitely not buy "Dickies".

 

[two_bit_score]

Getting ready to order new canvas long sleeve shirts. I see Wrangler long sleeve for $20. Similar description for Carhartt is $120! Major difference. Are Carhatt's worth that much more?

I’d shop around a little more on the Carhartt.