Recommend some comfy, tough pants for me!

[Valpo Hawkeye]

Okay, I know it's a wierd inquiry, but I'd like to find some nice pants. I'm changing jobs from a field tech to a "Master Plumbing Specialist" at Home Depot. This means I will be able to stay a bit cleaner through the course of a day. Here's what I'm looking for:

* Khaki or a dark wash denim
* Somewhat loose but not sloppy
* Boot cut for work boots
* Stury, deep, comfortable pockets
* Cargo pockets are nice, but not a neccessity

I'm a 36/34. When you list the pants, please also list where you can purchase them.

 

[Radio]

Gotta be Carhartt!!!!!!!

 

[Valpo Hawkeye]

Gotta be Carhartt!!!!!!!

I hadn't thought about that. I have Carhartt Bibbs, jackets and a heavy waist coat. Is the material too ridgid or is it comfortable? They seemed a little stiff to me when I checked them out at the store.

 

[Radio]

They make a Khaki jean in a light or a heavy weight, the lighter weight is very comfortable, they make great stuff!!!! Check out the Carhartt site for the pants.:thumbsup:

 

[TedTheLed]

have you checked EDC forums - there's quite a comprehensive discussion there of work pants -- I don't recall who first posted these, but they're different; (hope 36/33 is OK?)

http://kilian.stores.yahoo.net/frisworclot.html

Swedish work clothes, Now available in the United States!
Unbeatable durability and features. Swedish work clothes combine tool belts, nail aprons and padding to make any worker's life easier.

Two loose-hanging, intuckable nail pockets reinforced with Cordura®.
Two roomy front and back pockets.
Folding rule pocket.
Pen Pocket.
Telephone pocket.
Tool pocket.
Leg pocket with a flap.
Two hammer holders, one adjustable.
Fastener for a sheath knife.
Knee pockets of Cordura® for optional foam kneepad insert.
Material: 100% Cotton navy twill. High wear pockets and knees reinforced with Cordura®.
Choose desired size from popup menu below.

 

[chesterqw]

wear 2 jeans at the same time.

super strong

 

[FlashSpyJ]

ahhh! finally something Swedish!

This thread caught my interest, was curios about what kind of diffrent pants you guys would recommend...

Before I read what TedTheLeds wrote, I thought to myself that Im satisfyed with my fristads pant! Some of the most comfortable pants I have ever worn!

Get a pair of thoose! You really wont regret it! You have to wear and wash them a bit before they get maximum comfort!

There is also "bal klader" (blå kläder) they make simular clothes.

 

[BIGIRON]

Cabelas 7pocket pants/shorts. Fairly light weight but still pretty tough. Inexpensive for what you get. Wearing a pair of the shorts right now.

Favorite work "tough" pants are Carhartt "Tool Pants". Heavy, lots of pockets and loops. Made in shorts for awhile, but no more. I was able to stockpile several pair of shorts before they disappeared.

 

[Valpo Hawkeye]

Yeah, I'm not sure if the Cabella's "near" me is open yet. It's a good 45 minute drive, though, while Bass Pro is only about 30 min. I think I'm going to go to the Sears in my area as they have a large selection of Carhartt. Any other suggestions on where to go?

 

[BIGIRON]

www.cabelas.com They have a good return policy - no questions asked and you're only out shipping if you don't like them.

 

[Omega Man]

Columbia makes great jeans.
www.columbia.com

 

[knot]

How about some kevlar jeans: http://www.dragginjeans.com/

 

[mossyoak]

carhartt cotton duck single knee dungaree. the best damn pants made. there stiff at first but once you wear them a time or to they are better than anytihng else. tough as nail and look good.

 

[BIGIRON]

Honest folks, I don't own stock in Cabelas.

Last year they carried some kevlar reinforced dungarees. They apparently weren't good sellers cause they went on closeout for $9.99.

They're not on the website, but I did see a couple of pair in small sizes when I was at their Austin store last month, so there may be some in other stores as well.

I wear them when using chainsaw, etc. Haven't had a reallife test yet, but I did try a experimental cut and they did not cut easily with a sharp knife.

 

[Burgess]

I've gotta' check out some of these . . . .



Thank you all for your suggestions.



And to ValpoHawkeye --


Good luck in your new chosen occupation !

Hope you find that it's a :goodjob:


_

 

[CLHC]

Well, I was going to recommend the Carhartts as others here already stated. Then there's Skillers. . .

Enjoy!

 

[Valpo Hawkeye]

I picked up a pair of Washed Duck Work Dungarees today. The 36/34's were a little long so I went with the 36/32's, and I'm 6'3". Anyone know if these things are pre-shrunk?

Burgess, thanks for the well wishes. I'm a little nervous leaving a good Plumbing/HVAC company. However, I'm taking a leap here since HD is hiring licensed specialists, and it was a good opportunity for me to get out of the field. The field is hard on the body with attics, crawlspaces, solder burns, sore knees, etc. As I said, I'm nervous, but excited. It doesn't hurt that the money is slightly better and the benefits are FAR better.

 

[Valpo Hawkeye]

Seriously, anyone know how bad Carhartt Washed Duck pants shrink? They're perfect now, but if they're going to shrink, I need to size up.

 

[BIGIRON]

Can't really advise. The Tool Pants/shorts didn't shrink much if at all. Couple of pair of other C'hart shorts (don't remember their "name")did shrink some.

Good luck.

 

[mossyoak]

Seriously, anyone know how bad Carhartt Washed Duck pants shrink? They're perfect now, but if they're going to shrink, I need to size up.

buy them big cause they shrink about an 1 inch in all directions.