Work Pants

[Wakey]

Jeff posted a durable cotton shirt in another thread so I thought I'd post the same, but pants. I haven't found any good khaki cargo pants in the last 8 years or more. Cherokee made some good ones that Target carried, but not any longer. I've been buying used jeans from Goodwill but these are generally not cut correctly and I really like the pockets on cargo pants. These are 100% cotton and built to last. Very comfortable and I have not noticed them shrinking after 3 or 4 turns through the washer/dryer.

The pockets are huge, the flaps have snaps and the knees are reinforced.

These "Wrangler Ranger" are found at Walmart. Buy them online (free shipping for orders over $30 or $35) and you can easily return them if you need another size or if you don't like them.

These are relaxed fit and built to last. When you take these out of the washer, they nearly stand on their own.

I ordered a pair of the shorts today. I'll get 4 more if they are just like the pants.

Wrangler Ranger Cargo Pant

Walmart link..
Wrangler Men's Workwear Ranger Cargo Pant - Walmart.com

 

[Doofy]

I'm old and fat with no legs (short inseam) so I just buy from Haband. Cheap and comfortable.

 

[Have tractor did travel]

There are reasons bib overalls have been the working man's britches for over 100 years.
1. No belt to cinch around your stomach, like you were a horse
2. Roomy pockets

In some manner, manufacturers are behind the times in the way they cut bibs. A pocket for a folding rule. Who carries a folding rule any more ? And another pocket for pliers. Give me a break. There should be "snap" pocket for a phone. And cargo pockets. Instead, we get a loop from which to hang a hammer.

For the Amish and like (I suppose) some manufacturers (Round House) offer a fly with buttons. That occasional cool breeze is mighty refreshing.

At the end of the day, hang the bibs on a peg on the wall. Next morning, a fresh clean shirt and you're good to go.

Long wearing and 100% cotton are oxymoronic terms. Bibs can be found with polypropylene - the trade calls them "twill". Cooler in the summer than cotton bibs. Bib ads frequently include their weights - 10.5 to 12oz., with 12 oz. being the heaviest, strongest.

 

[ericm979]

The "wild ass" logger pants from Baileys are great (except for the name). You can get them in double front which are super durable though hot in the summer. The material is much thicker than modern Levis and they last much longer and they cost less.

They come with buttons for suspenders but if you prefer to use a belt the buttons can easily be cut off with small bolt cutters.

 

[Hay Dude]

I like the ”Weatherproof” work pants at Costco. They are pretty tough and lined with a fleecy fabric. You will NOT have cold legs. Outer layer can get damp, even a bit wet and your legs stay dry. They come in work colors. Good roomy pockets and you can’t beat the price.
I have buying them for a few years.

 

[RjCorazza]

Not cheap, but for the past year I have been wearing Carhartt "Rugged Flex Steel Cargo Pants".
Great pockets, double front, and knee pad pockets if desired.
https://www.carhartt.com/product/103335/rugged-flex-steel-cargo-pant

 

[Root Cause]

I wore jeans this past summer and they got heavy and soaked in sweat. Very uncomfortable.

I found some used work pants (link below) for about 7 or 8 bucks a pair. Good shape, lightweight, wash out clean from diesel fuel and the sawdust. I bought 2 pairs and think they will outlast me.

https://usedworkclothing.com/

May not be trendy but great for working outdoors.

 

[quicksandfarmer]

I like the Gravel Gear pants from Northern Tool.

I used to wear overalls but not any more, my back hurts when I wear them. Something about them changes the way I stand.

 

[quicksandfarmer]

Oh, and I learned recently that cargo pants are completely out of style, which is why they've gotten hard to find. Only old men wear them, I'm told.

 

[two_bit_score]

I like the Gravel Gear pants from Northern Tool.

I used to wear overalls but not any more, my back hurts when I wear them. Something about them changes the way I stand.

I’ve pretty much switched over to Gravel Gear pants also. I like the side pockets for a knife, inspection light and a pair of cutters. The ones I get have two pockets on each side and NO hammer loop. Back pockets are big enough but not as big as back pockets on Dickies or Carhartt carpenter pants. They are very comfortable and useful. It would be good if they came in regular Unwashed cotton duck.

The price is right.

My wife complains about them whenever we go anywhere. So that’s a plus.

 

[fatjay]

Rothco Tactical BDU Pants

Our BDU Pants are constructed with a durable cotton / polyester fabric blend, these military cargo pants are built for unparalleled performance and comfort. Get yours today.

www.rothco.com

LAPG Men's Ripstop BDU Milspec Pants

Shop Ripstop BDU pants designed for military & law enforcement! Built for durability, comfort & performance in tactical environments.

lapolicegear.com

These are my work pants. Rothco is heavier/thicker, better for cool weather. La police gear is better for summer. But most importantly, both are stretchy and have good range of motion. They're not tight when I climb ladders/scaffolding, and has lots of big pockets.

 

[Hay Dude]

There are reasons bib overalls have been the working man's britches for over 100 years.
1. No belt to cinch around your stomach, like you were a horse
2. Roomy pockets

In some manner, manufacturers are behind the times in the way they cut bibs. A pocket for a folding rule. Who carries a folding rule any more ? And another pocket for pliers. Give me a break. There should be "snap" pocket for a phone. And cargo pockets. Instead, we get a loop from which to hang a hammer.

For the Amish and like (I suppose) some manufacturers (Round House) offer a fly with buttons. That occasional cool breeze is mighty refreshing.

At the end of the day, hang the bibs on a peg on the wall. Next morning, a fresh clean shirt and you're good to go.

Long wearing and 100% cotton are oxymoronic terms. Bibs can be found with polypropylene - the trade calls them "twill". Cooler in the summer than cotton bibs. Bib ads frequently include their weights - 10.5 to 12oz., with 12 oz. being the heaviest, strongest.

Nearly every mason still carries a folding rule. They also like a hammer loop for a brick hammer.
I‘ve worn coveralls for 35 years to do construction work and did a lot of block and brick masonry.

 

[Oaktree]

Oh, and I learned recently that cargo pants are completely out of style, which is why they've gotten hard to find. Only old men wear them, I'm told.

Well, I've never been all that concerned about fashion, and at 71 I'm borderline old man so I guess it's OK to wear them. Agree cargo pants are one of the handiest things to come along. I'll generally get them a size or so too big to allow for long johns underneath in the winter.
My wife has a couple cargo skirts she'll wear if we're just going out for a drive. She can fit her wallet into one of the pockets and leave her pocketbook at home. They too seem to have gone out of style.

Has anyone tried these? The price seems to be reasonable.

Can't see myself in bib overalls.

 

[oldballs]

Whatever "style" they are I gotta have 'em for summer (light weight) or winter (lined flannel or quilt). Today...I'll be in flannel lined cause it is around 32 deg F right now. And...double knees are a must...even though I end up adding patches to the knees of everything....especially the left knee which hits the ground most often.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[JM7500]

My wife just got me some Carhartt bibs in duck. They’re my first pair and I like them. I wore them busting concrete this weekend. Sizing is different. I wear 36x32 in pants but 38x30 in the bibs. When I wore Carhartt pants daily I could get 2 or 3 years out of them. I expect these bibs to last a lot longer only wearing on the weekends.

 

[two_bit_score]

My wife just got me some Carhartt bibs in duck. They’re my first pair and I like them. I wore them busting concrete this weekend. Sizing is different. I wear 36x32 in pants but 38x30 in the bibs. When I wore Carhartt pants daily I could get 2 or 3 years out of them. I expect these bibs to last a lot longer only wearing on the weekends.

I've got Wranglers that I have had 15 years or more.

How many pairs of Carhartts were you rotating wearing every day?

 

[Tomtint]

I have s viral pairs of Carhartts ..they wear very well. Also got a couple pairs of Wrankler duck canvas jeans..very comfortable and about 1/2 the weight of the CHs. They are some sort of nylon/cotton blend. Very durable and comfortable

 

[JM7500]

two_bit,
I was rotating 3 or 4 pairs. At the time, I was in plant maintenance and very hard on my clothes. I expect my bibs to last 15 years unless I out grow them. I have a pair of Key work pants that I've had for while and I think they will last a long time as well.

 

[Panik]

two_bit,
I was rotating 3 or 4 pairs. At the time, I was in plant maintenance and very hard on my clothes. I expect my bibs to last 15 years unless I out grow them. I have a pair of Key work pants that I've had for while and I think they will last a long time as well.

My dad wore jeans year round in Florida and I seem to have picked up the habit. I'm a fan of carhartt blue jeans.... They fit me well and for me the material is an okay compromise between protection/durabiity and being overly built/hot. I typically order 6 at a time and get about a year to year and a half out of that set with pretty much daily wear. The biggest issue I have with them is blowing the crotch seam out towards the end of their life.

I also have a couple sets of their heavy duckweight work pants that are going on 5-6 years, but I typically only wear them in the wintertime.

 

[Bocephous]

Rothco Tactical BDU Pants

Our BDU Pants are constructed with a durable cotton / polyester fabric blend, these military cargo pants are built for unparalleled performance and comfort. Get yours today.

www.rothco.com

LAPG Men's Ripstop BDU Milspec Pants

Shop Ripstop BDU pants designed for military & law enforcement! Built for durability, comfort & performance in tactical environments.

lapolicegear.com

These are my work pants. Rothco is heavier/thicker, better for cool weather. La police gear is better for summer. But most importantly, both are stretchy and have good range of motion. They're not tight when I climb ladders/scaffolding, and has lots of big pockets.

I wear LAPG Basic Operator pants with the elastic waistband at work and love them. When they are no longer presentable enough for my job I use them as "at home" work pants. I bought a few more pair in different colors to wear out and about or to church. Most comfortable pants I've worn yet, and they aren't super expensive (they used to be $30 but I see inflation has moved them up to $35). I agree they are better for summer use, but I throw a set of thermals on if I'm outside in the winter regardless.