Switching my life to "not Jeans". Can I get some recomendations for good NON JEANS
- Thread starter kojackJKU
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not a deciding factor for me. and not worth the exta 40 bucks I would have to pay.
Stumpalump
Expedition Leader
They may be similar but Carharts hold up untill they are see thru. I had a pair washed so many times they were white. The quilted liner on their insulated stuff is also better. The others shed threads and even though you would sware it's the same stuff it's not. Every time you slide into a knock off jacket your thumb catches and breaks another thread. The others fall apart and get thin but the Carharts just get softer. The next level up from them is Filson. When I spend over Goodwill or Walmart pricing that's the best bang for the buck because the warrenty is forever. My coveralls are Carharts but the trick is to buy a size you can squat and roll around in. Stretch you arms while you squat and buy a bigger tall size. Next spend about 30 bucks at a seamstress and have her take up the slop. Think about it. Tailor fit insulated Carheart coveralls that you can actually move in. Come on winter!
SSF556
SE Expedition Society
I went Carhatt as well....if you are an Amazon prime member they have free returns.....I ordered up several styles, different sizes and found a pair I like..the others I sent back. Better than going to the store.
These worked the best for me..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ARXBAYU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
pugslyyy
Expedition Vehicle Engineer Guy
Okay now that the seasons are changing let's talk winter/insulated pants for us long-legged folks.
I like my Mountain Khaki pants for lightweight stuff (good warm weather hiking pants), and to my surprise I really really dig the pair of Wrangler Riggs Ranger pants (surprised because they are cheap and, well, Wrangler). Proppers are also good and cheap. (I like the Propper and the Riggs over my 5.11s)
So what about tech / insulated / water resistant in 36" long? There are plenty of cool tech pants over there, but apparently only for midgets (inseam of 32" or less).
java
Expedition Leader
Okay now that the seasons are changing let's talk winter/insulated pants for us long-legged folks.
I like my Mountain Khaki pants for lightweight stuff (good warm weather hiking pants), and to my surprise I really really dig the pair of Wrangler Riggs Ranger pants (surprised because they are cheap and, well, Wrangler). Proppers are also good and cheap. (I like the Propper and the Riggs over my 5.11s)
So what about tech / insulated / water resistant in 36" long? There are plenty of cool tech pants over there, but apparently only for midgets (inseam of 32" or less).
For cold, you really cant beat the Carhartt flannel lined ones. They are WARM!
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
Hey, Jon, try these:...
So what about tech / insulated / water resistant in 36" long? There are plenty of cool tech pants over there, but apparently only for midgets (inseam of 32" or less).
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/...13.aspx?kw='firehose lined&processor=content'
I'm a 36" with most pants but a 34" length with Duluth.
pugslyyy
Expedition Vehicle Engineer Guy
Hmm, I'm only finding Women's Marmot Lobo pants and the Northface Paramount pants only go to a 34" inseam. (I'm also not a big fan of letter sizing in pants, I'd rather buy waist sized)
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
The old Paramount went to 36"; the new ones don't. Didn't sell enough.
The old ones fit great, btw. But very very light and "trim fit".
Dont get me wrong, these are pants you wear in the summer, have the pants for those chilly mornings but as the sun comes up and gets hot then unzip.
I am definitely not a fan of hiking in winter, but this year all that will change. I will be for the first time trying snowshoeing, which means I need to find winter pants to hike in, Ones that will keep my comfy and warm but not too toasty to a point of want to not go any further. Do you have any tips as to which pants to buy? I have ski pants, but they are not really meant to walk, hike in long distances. They can be a bit difficult to move around sometimes.
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
I dress in layers for winter.
Base layer is a wicking layer that's fairly close to the skin. Depends on activity level.
Cabelas has an assortment of insulative layers. Duluth has some serious stuff too (I have a Superior Jacket for cold days)
Be prepared to change clothes though. Sweat moistened clothing in the winter can get you dead.
Base layer is a wicking layer that's fairly close to the skin. Depends on activity level.
Cabelas has an assortment of insulative layers. Duluth has some serious stuff too (I have a Superior Jacket for cold days)
Be prepared to change clothes though. Sweat moistened clothing in the winter can get you dead.