1620 Workwear Double Knee Utility Pant 2.0
Specs
- Fabric Cordura stretch NYCO
- Utility Pockets Back yoke welt pockets, dual watch pockets, right phone pocket, right zip key pocket, military-spec shank button, dual hammer loops, left leg utility pocket
- Water Resistance DWR coating
- Fit Regular
Pros
- Stellar pocket layout
- Tough NYCO fabric
Cons
- Expensive
Best Budget Work Pants
Carhartt Rugged Flex Utility Double Front Pant
Specs
- Fabric 12 oz, 99% cotton, 1% spandex Duck
- Utility Pockets Deep front pockets, left and right phone pockets, right utility pocket, right hammer loop, reinforced back pockets, knee pad pockets on front of legs
- Water Resistance No
- Fit Slim
Pros
- Comfortable off the shelf
- Durable and flexible Carhartt Duck fabric
- Simple pocket layout
Cons
- Less durable than the unwashed Duck (Firm Duck)
Best Work Pants for Tree Work
Arborwear Original Tree Climbers’ Pants
Specs
- Fabric 100% cotton ringspun canvas
- Utility Pockets Utility pocket on right thigh
- Water Resistance N/A
- Fit Classic
Pros
- Extremely durable
- Tough knee reinforcements
Cons
- Utility pocket on thigh is quite small and restricting
- Not very stretchy
Most Stylish Work Pants
Filson Oil Finish Single Tin Cloth Pants
Specs
- Fabric 100% 14 oz cotton oil finish tin cloth
- Utility Pockets Deep front and rear pockets
- Water Resistance Oil wax finish
- Fit Classic
Pros
- Extremely durable
- Wax finish makes them virtually stain-proof
- Built-in suspender buttons
Cons
- Can stain light-colored clothing from prolonged contact
- Expensive
Best Work Pants for Hot Environments
Fjällräven Keb Trousers
Specs
- Fabric Waxed G-1000 — 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic)
- Utility Pockets 2 leg pockets with buttoned flaps, mesh pocket inside one of the leg pockets
- Water Resistance PFC-free water-resistant wax coating
- Fit Regular
Pros
- Hip-to-knee and lower leg ventilation zippers
- Reinforced knees with openings for pads (kneepads not included)
- Extremely durable
- Sustainable build
Cons
- Heavy
- Not the most flexible
- Not the best next-to-skin comfort
- Pricey
Best Work Pants for Mobility
KÜHL Resistor Jean
Specs
- Fabric 65% cotton, 26% nylon, 9% spandex
- Utility Pockets 3D drop-in right side pocket, drop-in left-side phone pocket
- Water Resistance DWR coating
- Fit Regular
Pros
- Great stretch and mobility, but fabric rebounds and doesn’t bag over time
- Solid durability
- Soft next-to-skin feel
- Gusseted crotch for more freedom of movement
- Cuff guards at bottom hem
Cons
- No reinforcement on knees
- Right drop-in pocket a bit loose and not super deep
- Thick stitching on hand pockets makes it a bit hard to slide a knife clip into them
Best of the Rest
Mountain Khakis Camber 107 Pant
Specs
- Fabric 8.7 oz. 98% cotton, 2% spandex canvas
- Utility Pockets Right coin pocket, right drop-in pocket with snap
- Water Resistance DWR coating
- Fit Classic
Pros
- Soft next-to-skin feel
- Reinforced knees and cuffs
Cons
- Not the most durable
KÜHL Free Rydr
Specs
- Fabric Cotton/spandex Eurotwill
- Utility Pockets Side drop-in pocket
- Water Resistance N/A
- Fit Regular
Pros
- Just enough elastic for stretch without sacrificing durability
- Reinforced hem and pocket lips
- Comfortable fabric
Cons
- No reinforced knees