Time to talk pants now that fall is right around the corner.
I wear through clothes pretty quickly. I think between riding a motorcycle a lot, working in the garage, camping, fishing, hiking, etc. my clothes get worn out pretty quickly. I have liked Dickies pants because they are fairly inexpensive and I like the fit but after wearing out so many pairs I decided to start looking elsewhere. My first stop was Edgevale and I bought a pair of their Foothill pants:
Light, stretchy and still tougher than a $2 steak. You’ll be reaching for The Foothills when the occasion calls for all day comfort and four season wearability without sacrificing durability.
edgevaleusa.com
These have been great, my biggest gripe is they didn't come in the length I needed so I had to order them a little long. I will probably end up hemming them. I really like the material, a pretty light ripstop fabric but seems very durable. I did get some grease on them that I have not been able to wash out which is kind of a bummer. They are lightweight enough that they wouldn't be too hot in the summer. I made the mistake of wearing them while TIG welding and now I have a small burn hole right in the crotch. Luckily it is very small but I will definitely not make that mistake again. The back pockets are enormous, each one goes from the middle seam in the back all the way around to the seam on the side. That is not necessarily a negative but sometimes my wallet does move around a lot. The back pockets do have velcro to keep them closed but my wallet can still fit through one side even when the velcro is closed, but they are really deep too so I haven't had issues with my wallet coming out on its own. I really like the fit, fairly slim fit but definitely not "skinny". I was thinking about getting some of their Cast Iron Stretch pants but they are pricey and are not made in the US like their older Cast Iron pants were so I am not sure if I will. Plus they are out of my size right now.
Next, I wanted to get some work pants that I could wear in the garage or when I am on my motorcycle, or just around town in the winter. I came across 1620 and decided to get a pair of their double knee utility pants.
American Made Workwear. 1620 Combines Best In Class Fabric With Modern Design and Function. Premium Work Pants, Hoodies, Jackets and Accessories. You Can Buy Cheaper, But You Cannot Buy Better.
www.1620usa.com
I am a pretty thin guy and prefer slim or sometimes even skinny fit pants. These pants felt enormous. Like I was wearing clown pants. I loved everything else about them but just could not get over how poorly they fit me so I sent them back. Luckily, right after I sent them back they released a "slim" version so I ordered a pair. I haven't really had a chance to wear them yet but these pants look incredible! I love the fit and the material feels bomb proof. They custom cut them to whatever length you want which was awesome. I wish they came in khaki color but I like the granite too. These were a little pricey but I am hoping they will last me many years, and they are made here in the US. I also bought a work hoodie from them that I love.
Next, I wanted some lightweight pants for hiking and fishing (wet wading) in the summer and for wearing around town in the cooler months. My brother in law had some of these pants from 686 so I decided to try some
So far they have been awesome. I took them camping and rafting this summer and they have held up great. Nice and lightweight, they dry really quickly too. They have a drawstring in the waist which is nice if you don't want to wear a belt but they also have belt loops. These are great for summer camping in the higher altitudes where it is hot during the day and cold at night. They are also great for wet wading in rivers/streams in the summer. I'll have to see how well they hold up, the material feels pretty sturdy for how lightweight they are. I definitely won't be welding in these though
They come in a ton of different colors and they have 2 fits, relaxed and slim. I of course went with the slim and they are perfect.
Anyway, just thought I'd share the results of my quest for some better pants. I would love to hear from you guys about any pants you have found that you like.
www.icebreaker.com
