Trying to get some nice pants for my fiancée as a gift, his pants are soaked in sweat already halfway through his shift and needs something more breathable, he does commercial plumbing for work and has to be outside a lot, humidity has been In 80-90% range recently and it’s been brutal
Recommendations on the most breathable / cooling work pants available that actually feel like they're better than the typical work pants.
Videos
I have plenty of heavy duty jeans and carharts but that last me, but my cargo pants always seem to get ruined easily. Just lost my 10in1 today from the hole my pliers made in my back pocket and I’m over it.
Carpenter here, I usually wear jeans all year round however it gets pretty rought in the summer especially once the temperature gets over 35 degrees c with humidity. Wondering if you guys have any recommendations for pants when it gets hot
I'll be travelling through south east asia for a few months. I expect to wear shorts most of the time, but wanted one pair of pants in case I need to avoid bugs, etc.
So far I've heard of the Western Rise Evo. Anything else I should consider?
Currently working in a shop where Im currently working a 50/50 split of sitting on a computer and standing building things, and my current pants are about to give out after about 5 months, looking for some good work pants that work well in a hot shop and that will last me at least a year , what do the rest of you use?
Hello, I'm a welder at a factory and was hoping you guys might have suggestions for pants for this summer. My building has a powder coat oven in it and it gets super hot. My lee jeans hold up just fine so they don't need to be any more durable than a regular pair of jeans.
I don't ever do hot work, so my solution isn't helpful for you specifically, but it might help others. I've found that nylon hiking pants are fantastic in hot weather. Nylon is abrasion-resistant, so they hold up well, they're quick-drying, and they don't stick to sweaty skin. I like the ones with a bit of stretch. The pocket situation usually isn't great, but I can live with it if it means I'm not struggling with waterlogged jeans by morning break.
Not at all helpful for you as I’m sure that as a welder you absolutely don’t want any fabrics that can melt, but I started using hiking pants in summer, and holy hell I couldn’t imagine having to go back to jeans.
I’m sorry that I don’t have anything useful for you.
I'm looking for a pair of work pants that are breathable and have lots of pockets/flexibility.
Also long sleeve or short sleeves underneath your polo? Favorite socks? Shoes? I do mostly residential so it's a lot of mud, dirt, kneeling. Etc. I'm working in a hot and humid summer in the Midwest and I need some reliable work wear.
I work outside a fair amount, and often need to kneel on rough surfaces, or squeeze past metal boxes that sometimes have sharp corners/burrs. I also need something that looks decent, as I don't always know what my day will hold.
Over the past few years I've been wearing pants like Columbia's ROC and Eddie Bauer's mountain pants (they both have outlet stores near me). I really like their fit and look, and they last for a few years (this post was inspired by a knee finally giving out). However, they are cotton and less ideal in hot weather.
When I did a lot of hiking as a Boy Scout, the nylon pants that were good for heat were really thin, and I don't expect they'd resist abrasion well. Ones with ripstop had an obvious pattern that doesn't look nice either.
Now I see options like EB's Guide's day off, which is only 70% cotton and might do the trick. Or the Guide Pro work pants which are thicker nylon so sound durable, but maybe no better to sweat in. Or would the regular Guide Pro pants be durable enough?
Anyone have advice or suggestions? I am open to other brands, just happened to buy those two often in the past.
Fjallraven Keb & Lappland pants are pricey but have surprising comfort and freedom when walking, kneeling and generally clambering about, they’re rugged in the right places, vent zips on top and lower legs, fabric is pretty breathable and light when not heavily waxed. You can get knee pads for their integral pouches.
I have the Lappland pants, they shrug off brambles and logs alike, the vents are pretty extensive and cool the balls nicely. They’re the best heavy duty, full length summer trousers with great comfort that I know of.
Duluth Trading Co. The pants are a bit pricy, but they look nice, are durable, and super comfortable. I have several pairs in a couple of different styles, and all are fantastic.
Hello everyone, im an electrical apprentice in texas and it gets HOT asf here. Im looking for some super durable lightweight breathable workpants to wear at work that with keep me cool (as cool as you can be in texas heat constuction ) any recommendations ive seen truwerks look promising any other recs or personal input? thank you in advance for any input 🤙
Hello!
Job is consulting. I'm in desperate need of new work clothing for the field. Its a little hard as a women to find good work pants and shirts that aren't ill-fitting. It will be very hot this summer so I kind of want something breathable. I've been wearing stuff from academy but the briar and such are literally a pain in my rear whenever I wear those clothes lol. Can anyone reccomend me any brands or ideas of where to get good field stuff for women (and hopefully reasonably priced?)
Something with thin light material, but durable for consistent outdoor work in Australian summers. Having trouble finding something that looks good.
Prana stretch zion convertible pants. I’m not allowed to wear shorts out in the field so I just slightly unzip the legs to get some additional air flow.
I found some for my partner - FXD brand. He worked at Bunnings for around 3 years in Queensland and they were the only brand that would last longer than a couple of months. They have a couple of different types of material that are all very light and they look pretty nice too. A little pricey though at around $50.
I'm looking for the absolute warmest pants you have ever worn before. I'm talking straight up ovens for pants. Some sort of bottom article of clothing that nukes your legs. I've seen fleece lined stuff before but i'm wondering if anyone has found any niche clothing items meant for extreme cold that doesn't count as mountaineering gear.
Jeans feel too hot and heavy when I start to sweat. What pants can I buy that will keep me cool. Has to be pants no shorts. Thanks