Opinions wanted--Good cargo pants...???

[jymkym_1]

I'm looking for anyone's opinions or recommendation's on cargo pants, something with multiple pockets, heavier maybe stiffer quality, good price.....I work in a warehouse setting and it seems that i go through jeans like crazy.......Carhartt brand comes to mind.....I think Farm & Fleet carries those which is close to me.....
thnx for any help......

 

[Sub_Umbra]

I bought a couple pairs of CountryComm's 'Diplomat' cargo pants and I really like them, allthough you may not feel that they're heavy enough for your needs.

Many good features. Phone pocket. DEEP back pockets. Reinforcements for knife/light clips. Ankle straps. Very nice attention to detail.

They also cost 1/3 less than most.

 

[Mike Painter]

Make sure they are a "BDU" type pants. Even if they only last as long, the difference between that cut and typical pants is worth it.
Avoid the Propper all cotton, they don't last as long as cheap WalMart pants under similar conditions. The cotton/poly mix seems to last.

 

[Phreeq]

Have a look at the Trailhikers or the even sturdier Nailhead Trailhikers from Cabela's.
I got the impression that my Trailhikers last way longer than my 5.11 Tactical pants.
The only thing on the Cabelas I don't like is that the flap on the cell phone/flashlight pocket is too small.

 

[VWTim]

Take a look in here. There are 2 recent threads on cargo pants that might help you. I've been thinking of getting a paid of Carhartt's, if they last anything like the jeans they'll be great.
http://edcforums.com/index.php?board=15.0

 

[CLHC]

Maybe Skillers or those 5.11 Tactical from Royal Robbins?

 

[dg]

Have a look at the Trailhikers or the even sturdier Nailhead Trailhikers from Cabela's.

I would recommend either of these two, too. Both are very comfortable and well made.

Even though the Nailhead version are very thick and heavy, they are still comfortable in hot weather.

The trailhikers are very similar to the 511s, but better value. Only difference is the rear pockets. The phone/knife pocket is more generous on the trailhikers.

 

[PolishSumgai]

I'm looking for anyone's opinions or recommendation's on cargo pants, something with multiple pockets, heavier maybe stiffer quality, good price.....I work in a warehouse setting and it seems that i go through jeans like crazy.......Carhartt brand comes to mind.....I think Farm & Fleet carries those which is close to me.....
thnx for any help......

I bought a pair at the " Coleman Outdoor Store " that are coated in Teflon. Best pair of cargo's I have owned - wear like iron and you can't stain them - heavier quality cotton. The were originally made as a "JEEP" clothing item.

 

[Malpaso]

Propper has the best BDUs IMHO, and now has Tactical pants based on the 511s but much less expensive but excellent quality nonetheless. Check out www.bdu.com.

 

[CLHC]

There's another cargo pants from SCOTTeVest called the SeV Ultimate Cargo Pants. Here's review of it here:

http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/review/scottevest_ultimate_cargo_pants

Enjoy!

 

[DieselDave]

No experience with anything other than the 5.11's but like them a lot. They even press pretty well so I can wear then to work. LAPoliceGear has them for $39.95 and you get a pair of the digitial camo version as well as a pair of regular color ones.

 

[tm3]

do any of these cargo pants have the "magic elastic" on the waist for expanding fat bodies like me?

 

[Sub_Umbra]

do any of these cargo pants have the "magic elastic" on the waist for expanding fat bodies like me?

Yes. CountryComm's 'Diplomat' cargo pants do.

 

[Sub_Umbra]

After following this thread I ordered 2 pairs of poly/cotton ripstop 6 pocket Propper pants from bdu.com late Sunday night. They shipped really quickly and I got them Wednesday!! Nice fabric. Nicely stitched. They look like they'll be pretty durable. Under $30. I will order from them again.

 

[KDOG3]

Another vote for the BDU.com bdu pants. I order them in the "battlerip" fabric and love them.

 

[tm3]

subumbra i have not ordered anything yet. how do the proppers compare to the county comm diplomats?

 

[ohiocopper]

I use and wear Propper BDU'S
Wash em inside out though!

 

[Sub_Umbra]

subumbra i have not ordered anything yet. how do the proppers compare to the county comm diplomats?

From the bdu.com site it looks like their TACTICAL PANTS seem similar to CountryComms DIPLOMAT PANTS in cost and design. Unfortunately, I didn't even see the Tactical pants until after I had ordered their more standard BDU style. The Proppers seem to come in a wider range of sizes.