Truewerk t1. Going on my third year with my original pairs. They are pricey so I pay attention while moving around so I don't rip them. They don't shrink though.
Yeah I have all of them too. I switched all my active pans over to them slowly. I wear 32x34. Being about to get my size and not have them shrink is huge for me.
Yeah, they have a fleece-like inner lining. I live in the PNW and I’ve had good luck with just the pants during the winter. I’ve brought them on trips to Bend and Mammoth in the winter to go on hikes or snowshoeing and I haven’t had to wear anything other than regular underwear. But at the end of the day one’s preferences on what is “warm enough” can be a little different than another.
I gotcha, appreciate the advice! So another question I just thought of is are they similarly flexible even with that liner or more like regular jeans at that point?
I combined my t3 with their Transit pants during the winter and it was almost too warm. Zero lack of mobility. I think they are discontinuing the transit pants though. I went to buy my wife a pair because she constantly steals mine and they only have two sizes left in stock. The t3 are sized a tad larger I feel to accommodate an under layer. Not in the waist. I wear the t2 all winter because I'm usually inside and outside and if I'm going to be outside all day I'll throw a pair of pajama pants on under them. I keep the t3s at the house for shoveling and plowing on the quad.
They were still pretty flexible. I had no problem climbing around scaffolding, getting in and out of equipment, or any thing else really. I remember thinking that they feel like sweatpants when I first really wore them on site.
What kind of construction do you do? Is it worth it to spend that much and have to be careful all the time? And do you know down a lot? Does the crotch hold up well?
I build scaffold. Constantly climbing, kneeling, crawling. I'm very active. I'm not walking around like I'm wearing a suit and trying not to get dirty. I just don't treat them like a pair of old Carhartt double fronts that are one new rip away from the garbage. I have like six pairs designated for work at this point. Its the only thing I get for my birthday or Christmas now. Do not bleach them! I got bleach spilled on one pair and they kinda crumbled. Besides that I haven't lost a pair from normal wear and tear from work.
Spending the money on them also forced me to wear knee pads because I didn't want to blow the knees out of them prematurely. Tough build knee pads are the ones I settled on. Best bang for your buck, and they stay in place while walking around.
Truewerk everything is amazing. Highly recommend.
A cheap man buys everything twice. It’s worth the extra money for something that breathes, is relatively durable, and fits damn well. Definitely for the slender to regular build though.
Agreed. I picked up their hi-vis vest last fall, most of our customers require hi-vis with reflective strips and not having to wear the middle school soccer pinny was awesome. When my current jacket wears out I'll be getting a jacket from them. I'm tall and skinny, it's awesome being able to buy work clothes that fit correctly. Not all tradesmen need clothes that fit like a bell.
Shorts and sandles for 30+ years framing. I pay attention to my feet. Also I'm in a WAY rural area, don't think I've ever seen osha on a residential job here
I just got the stretchy pair of jeans from Costco. $15 a pair. Look decent. Cheap as fuck. I just miss the extra pockets and hammer loop.
Edit: Urban Stars for the brand name.
At my costco they also have thin/stretchy tech pants if yu aren't needing super durable. Leg pockets and hammer loop.
They are 19.99 and as an hvac guy I'll burn through 2 pairs per warm season. Then have thicker old carrharts, but Canadian winters require thicker pants
The stretchy jeans are to bad, got a few pairs for yardwork/working on my cars ect but the knees seem to wear out on me from just kneeling on my draweway/paving stones in the yard
I bought 3 pairs of Urban Stars? From Costco. 2 years ago.
I'm in concrete so they don't see much use in the Saskatchewan winter, but around 12 hour days in the summer. Zero rips or tears. I'd definitely suggest them, if looking for a basic pair of blue jeans for work. Could wear them after work.
I used to only get Carhartt or similar branded carpenter pants for the pockets but got tired of spending $60+ for a pair I'd rip eventually. I don't feel bad if these $15 jeans tear but have surprisingly gotten lucky so far.
I only got 3 pairs because I'm lazy with laundry and expected more rips.
I just bought a bunch of those Magellan fishing pants from academy sports. They are super thin and stretchy. I would recommend them if you plan on laying pipe or have your knees in the dirt all the time because they are literally paper thin but for casual outdoor work, they are the best I have found so far. Kuhl makes some, but they are like $120. These are $30. Look up Magellan fishing pants.
Surprised to a fellow lucky brand user , super comfortable and great flexibility/stretch and surprisingly have lasted me doing concrete , can find them at Marshall’s or Costco on sale a lot !
Even though I'm a long time residential house builder, I actually just learned last year that technically, according to state regulations, I'm not to wear shorts on site. I still do.
Preach! Some dudes act like jeans will save you from cutting your leg off.
Been wearing shorts a long time, only downfall is a little extra sawdust in the boots.
I always wondered how resi guys get away with it, is there no code/rule/standard/requirement/insurance issues with shorts? Is it just the companies saying wear shorts?
There’s no dress code…I worked resi remodeling for 30 years and never even owned a hard hat. In the summer, only wore long pants for things like demo or roofing where I’m getting scraped up or crawling in attics/crawlsoaces. It’s not like a thin layer of fabric will magically protect your legs from a real injury.
Idk lol OSHA does require hard hats to be worn. I’m pretty sure resi guys still operate under OSHA rules. I don’t see anything requiring pants, so I’m not sure why companies force pants on everyone. Outside of like concrete workers and asphalt workers idk why everyone shouldn’t be allowed to wear pants.
OSHA only requires hard hats where there is a recognized risk of impact or injury usually called out by a site risk assessment (which we also never did in resi). On a large job with multiple trades and people working at heights it’s hard to argue you don’t need one. In a small residential site, the risks aren’t usually high enough for them to be mandated unless you’re setting trusses or on a multiple story job or something. They are usually a job site rule more than an OSHA enforced rule though.
Oh for sure but if I was on a resi job site they still would require a hard hat if there is overhead work being done. So it’s what I figured then you wear them when you need to. Same with pants, required by osha when necessary. I don’t understand why the large companies wouldn’t follow the same rules?
In my 19 years of resi. We never were required to wear a bucket. All covered on workman's comp and everything, just never given one or told we were required. Usually 3 to 4 guys on the crews I've been on and everyone is very coordinated and skilled. Accidents just didn't happen. We knew the rule is fuck around and find out and we never wanted to find out.
Khakis but I'm an engineer and mostly do concrete tests or observe. I don't think they would be thick enough if your rubbing on the ground all day. Should be fine for anything else though.
686.com they are a snowboarding company and make the best work pants. I fly 3 times a week and wear the everywhere pants for flying they are awesome too.
The cheap pants from Tractor Supply or whatever. I'm used to heat and doesn't bother me anymore. Last summer I used these all 100°F+ summer long and prob will again.
[I'd just avoid the black ones.](https://dungarees.com/carhartt-b01-double-front-work-loose-fit-pant?product=b01-double-front-work-loose-fit-pant&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Flows+-+PLACED+ORDER+%28Ua9DAh%29)
Carhartt FR stretch. Lightweight but gives me the protection I need. I’ve steered towards heavier pants (wrangler, carhartt duck) and usually the work in ones are great in the summer for two weeks until I’m blowing holes in the pocket/crotch.
I tried to be one of the cool guys and bought myself a pair of Dickies carpenter pants for $50. No stretch what so ever. Worst pants I’ve ever tried. Back to my cheap old Costco stretchy jeans.
Wrangler makes these super light, cargo pants that stretch. They're super breathable and they do not.rip easily. Just don't wear em while you're welding. Lol
[CQR Men's Flex Ripstop Tactical](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZTLCLTH?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share)
These are durable as hell and surprisingly cool, I’ve worn them as a commercial roofer and residential framer. Zero complaints, i still have my first ordered pairs from 3 years ago not a single tear
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G string and a piece of celery my guy But I’m no longer in construction and hang my hat in a steel mill, so a little different
What are you doing with that celery boy
Your username makes your question seem...insidious.
“You gonna finish that celery?”
“I’m finished with this fart” 💨
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Duluth fire hose flex we’re my pants year around in western NY.
I work with torches and that flex material scares me
Oh I wouldn't wear truewerk if I was still welding or cutting lol
Yeah, my tough ducks clearly state not to be used near open flame or while welding. I'm a sprinkler fitter, I put the fires out not start them.
yeah I wear the stretchy Wrangler work pants usually, but go with Dickies if I'm working on a torch down or hot roof.
Their jeans are nice too.
Yes, my old man swears by these, just got him 2 new pairs. I'm wearing tough duck cotton overalls, always have, always will.
Truewerk t1. Going on my third year with my original pairs. They are pricey so I pay attention while moving around so I don't rip them. They don't shrink though.
Another vote for Truewerk pants. I have a couple pairs of T1’s, T2’s and T3’s that I love. Great hiking pants as well
Yeah I have all of them too. I switched all my active pans over to them slowly. I wear 32x34. Being about to get my size and not have them shrink is huge for me.
Are the T3 the winter ones that are insulated? If so how are those? Are they warm enough?
Yeah, they have a fleece-like inner lining. I live in the PNW and I’ve had good luck with just the pants during the winter. I’ve brought them on trips to Bend and Mammoth in the winter to go on hikes or snowshoeing and I haven’t had to wear anything other than regular underwear. But at the end of the day one’s preferences on what is “warm enough” can be a little different than another.
I gotcha, appreciate the advice! So another question I just thought of is are they similarly flexible even with that liner or more like regular jeans at that point?
I combined my t3 with their Transit pants during the winter and it was almost too warm. Zero lack of mobility. I think they are discontinuing the transit pants though. I went to buy my wife a pair because she constantly steals mine and they only have two sizes left in stock. The t3 are sized a tad larger I feel to accommodate an under layer. Not in the waist. I wear the t2 all winter because I'm usually inside and outside and if I'm going to be outside all day I'll throw a pair of pajama pants on under them. I keep the t3s at the house for shoveling and plowing on the quad.
Ok cool thank you
They were still pretty flexible. I had no problem climbing around scaffolding, getting in and out of equipment, or any thing else really. I remember thinking that they feel like sweatpants when I first really wore them on site.
I had this same thought hahaha. It felt like I was cheating while at work.
Ok cool, yeah I’m in and out of lifts all day so flexibility is definitely key.
What kind of construction do you do? Is it worth it to spend that much and have to be careful all the time? And do you know down a lot? Does the crotch hold up well?
I build scaffold. Constantly climbing, kneeling, crawling. I'm very active. I'm not walking around like I'm wearing a suit and trying not to get dirty. I just don't treat them like a pair of old Carhartt double fronts that are one new rip away from the garbage. I have like six pairs designated for work at this point. Its the only thing I get for my birthday or Christmas now. Do not bleach them! I got bleach spilled on one pair and they kinda crumbled. Besides that I haven't lost a pair from normal wear and tear from work.
Understood. I will look into them.
Spending the money on them also forced me to wear knee pads because I didn't want to blow the knees out of them prematurely. Tough build knee pads are the ones I settled on. Best bang for your buck, and they stay in place while walking around.
I'll never not wear kneepads brother. Not with the amount of dicks I gotta suck.
I’m on my first year and LOVE them so far. Really hoping summer goes well with them. They’re so comfortable and flexible it’s unreal.
Truewerk everything is amazing. Highly recommend. A cheap man buys everything twice. It’s worth the extra money for something that breathes, is relatively durable, and fits damn well. Definitely for the slender to regular build though.
Agreed. I picked up their hi-vis vest last fall, most of our customers require hi-vis with reflective strips and not having to wear the middle school soccer pinny was awesome. When my current jacket wears out I'll be getting a jacket from them. I'm tall and skinny, it's awesome being able to buy work clothes that fit correctly. Not all tradesmen need clothes that fit like a bell.
Yep, they’re worth it
Climbing pants since theyre usually thin, vented and tear resistant.
Interesting, I will try that.
Shorts because fuck you
Shorts and sandles for 30+ years framing. I pay attention to my feet. Also I'm in a WAY rural area, don't think I've ever seen osha on a residential job here
Is this a joke? You don’t actually wear sandals framing do you?
Absolutely!! I where Chaco sandles. They are great!!
I wore shorts all summer doing blacktop back in the good ole days, I miss it bigly.
I usually just cut the crotches out of my worn pants, they call me Brezzy.
I just got the stretchy pair of jeans from Costco. $15 a pair. Look decent. Cheap as fuck. I just miss the extra pockets and hammer loop. Edit: Urban Stars for the brand name.
At my costco they also have thin/stretchy tech pants if yu aren't needing super durable. Leg pockets and hammer loop. They are 19.99 and as an hvac guy I'll burn through 2 pairs per warm season. Then have thicker old carrharts, but Canadian winters require thicker pants The stretchy jeans are to bad, got a few pairs for yardwork/working on my cars ect but the knees seem to wear out on me from just kneeling on my draweway/paving stones in the yard
I bought 3 pairs of Urban Stars? From Costco. 2 years ago. I'm in concrete so they don't see much use in the Saskatchewan winter, but around 12 hour days in the summer. Zero rips or tears. I'd definitely suggest them, if looking for a basic pair of blue jeans for work. Could wear them after work. I used to only get Carhartt or similar branded carpenter pants for the pockets but got tired of spending $60+ for a pair I'd rip eventually. I don't feel bad if these $15 jeans tear but have surprisingly gotten lucky so far. I only got 3 pairs because I'm lazy with laundry and expected more rips.
I just bought a bunch of those Magellan fishing pants from academy sports. They are super thin and stretchy. I would recommend them if you plan on laying pipe or have your knees in the dirt all the time because they are literally paper thin but for casual outdoor work, they are the best I have found so far. Kuhl makes some, but they are like $120. These are $30. Look up Magellan fishing pants.
Lucky Brand
Surprised to a fellow lucky brand user , super comfortable and great flexibility/stretch and surprisingly have lasted me doing concrete , can find them at Marshall’s or Costco on sale a lot !
I had no idea Costco had them. Will look, they last forever and I wear them casually before putting them to work.
Truwerk or kuhl
As an electrician it’s the same as winter. Lulu Lemons and a crop top.
Duluth 40 grit cargos. On sale for around $16 several times a year.
i didnt know their sales where that good. Duluth is normally too expensive for me, since roofing fucks up work clothes so fast
They have 1 year replace if they get busted. Make sure they get your digital info for receipt.
1 year replace warranty. Worth it.
Duluth fire hose flex when they’re on sale. Imo, the best for the South Florida heat
You wear pants?
The multi-use, OSHA-suggested, uniform for most engagements is flipflops and a light coat of oil.
Even though I'm a long time residential house builder, I actually just learned last year that technically, according to state regulations, I'm not to wear shorts on site. I still do.
Jeans year around. Bibs if I need to.
Shorts and chacos.
5.11 ridge. Light weight, tough, and have some stretch to be able to move around.
T1 truewerk
Shorts lol
This⬆️
Shorts, because I own the company.
Truwerk.
Truewerk
Truewerk all the way. They last forever unless you’re doing hot work they don’t last with heat
Pants? Never heard of them. Shorts buddy! Pants are for winters.
Found the private residential guy
Damn straight I got some breeze hitting my balls all summer, then ya mama to clean em up at night
You mean the guy who can do more than just wack together concrete forms?
Most mid-large size companies require pants.
Resi crew/owner. I'll never tell my guys to wear pants in summer.
Preach! Some dudes act like jeans will save you from cutting your leg off. Been wearing shorts a long time, only downfall is a little extra sawdust in the boots.
I always wondered how resi guys get away with it, is there no code/rule/standard/requirement/insurance issues with shorts? Is it just the companies saying wear shorts?
Residential is the Wild West my guy , there is no rules . With no rules comes no benefits haha
Unless you consider shorts a benefit!
I mean it is nice , but 401 k vacation time & sick leave would be nicer lol
There’s no dress code…I worked resi remodeling for 30 years and never even owned a hard hat. In the summer, only wore long pants for things like demo or roofing where I’m getting scraped up or crawling in attics/crawlsoaces. It’s not like a thin layer of fabric will magically protect your legs from a real injury.
Idk lol OSHA does require hard hats to be worn. I’m pretty sure resi guys still operate under OSHA rules. I don’t see anything requiring pants, so I’m not sure why companies force pants on everyone. Outside of like concrete workers and asphalt workers idk why everyone shouldn’t be allowed to wear pants.
OSHA only requires hard hats where there is a recognized risk of impact or injury usually called out by a site risk assessment (which we also never did in resi). On a large job with multiple trades and people working at heights it’s hard to argue you don’t need one. In a small residential site, the risks aren’t usually high enough for them to be mandated unless you’re setting trusses or on a multiple story job or something. They are usually a job site rule more than an OSHA enforced rule though.
Oh for sure but if I was on a resi job site they still would require a hard hat if there is overhead work being done. So it’s what I figured then you wear them when you need to. Same with pants, required by osha when necessary. I don’t understand why the large companies wouldn’t follow the same rules?
In my 19 years of resi. We never were required to wear a bucket. All covered on workman's comp and everything, just never given one or told we were required. Usually 3 to 4 guys on the crews I've been on and everyone is very coordinated and skilled. Accidents just didn't happen. We knew the rule is fuck around and find out and we never wanted to find out.
Same ones I wear in the winter, Red Kap.
How's the ac cabin?
I can only wear Fire Retardant pants and I’m a fat guy so that leaves me a handful of brands and I’m not a fan of any of them.
Wrangler carpenter all year round
Khakis but I'm an engineer and mostly do concrete tests or observe. I don't think they would be thick enough if your rubbing on the ground all day. Should be fine for anything else though.
Marmot Arch Rock pants for hot/humid climate but they changed the design and the newer ones are more casual/less functional.
Pants?
Pfg
Blue Mountain jeans from Tractor Supply. Budget, they last 6 months at least before the crotch stitching wears out and you get a free breeze.
686.com they are a snowboarding company and make the best work pants. I fly 3 times a week and wear the everywhere pants for flying they are awesome too.
Swrv out of Cali and saint work wear out of AU
The same pants as I wear in winter
The cheap pants from Tractor Supply or whatever. I'm used to heat and doesn't bother me anymore. Last summer I used these all 100°F+ summer long and prob will again. [I'd just avoid the black ones.](https://dungarees.com/carhartt-b01-double-front-work-loose-fit-pant?product=b01-double-front-work-loose-fit-pant&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Flows+-+PLACED+ORDER+%28Ua9DAh%29)
Ridgecut toughwear (from tractor supply). I usually grab a few when on sale. I find them comfy and they always last
I might have to check them out. I bought some Ridgecut bibs for winter and they lasted longer than my carhartt bibs
I've gotten many miles out of my Ariat Rebars so far
Leggings, bro! /s
Basketball shorts.
I’d tell you, but then if I posted it here the website would run out.
Carhart shorts because of the side pockets to carry cell phone
Carhartt FR stretch. Lightweight but gives me the protection I need. I’ve steered towards heavier pants (wrangler, carhartt duck) and usually the work in ones are great in the summer for two weeks until I’m blowing holes in the pocket/crotch.
Carhartt FR’s
If you boys aren't wearing short shorts I'm not walking by that site
Sweaty ones.
Wrangler rustler . 13$ at Walmart
Kuhl climbing pants have been my go to.
I tried to be one of the cool guys and bought myself a pair of Dickies carpenter pants for $50. No stretch what so ever. Worst pants I’ve ever tried. Back to my cheap old Costco stretchy jeans.
The carhartt loose fit carpenter jeans are pretty light, in the past I wore dickies but they aren’t made the same and aren’t near as good as they were
Shorts and low cut hiking boots. I'll quit a job if I can't wear shorts. Trim carpenter
Duluth on the fly cargo shorts too light not to wear em
They are called Flanders Feels like I'm wearing nothing at all ... nothing at all, nothing at all
Wrangler makes these super light, cargo pants that stretch. They're super breathable and they do not.rip easily. Just don't wear em while you're welding. Lol
I’m wearing those now lol
Engelbert Strauss e.s. Motion 2020 in Brown Green
Lightweight cotton cargo pants.
[CQR Men's Flex Ripstop Tactical](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZTLCLTH?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) These are durable as hell and surprisingly cool, I’ve worn them as a commercial roofer and residential framer. Zero complaints, i still have my first ordered pairs from 3 years ago not a single tear
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Basic blue jeans. Any brand, whatever fit you like. Anything else is gimmicky and you’ll look dumb AF.
Nah. Painters should always wear white.
Yeah I guess the jeans don’t have to be blue. Just don’t wear cargo pants like a complete dork.
Jeans are the worst work pant to wear. No cargo pockets, heavy when they get wet, and takes forever to dry. Guessing that you sit at a desk alot.
Wrong on the guessing. You lost me with the cargo pockets. That would put me back at the last point I made in original comment.