The Best Work Pants of 2024

The Best Work Pants of 2024

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

The Best Work Pants of 2024

Pros

  • Stellar pocket layout
  • Tough NYCO fabric

Cons

  • Expensive
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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

The Best Work Pants of 2024

Pros

  • Comfortable off the shelf
  • Durable and flexible Carhartt Duck fabric
  • Simple pocket layout

Cons

  • Less durable than the unwashed Duck (Firm Duck)
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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

The Best Work Pants of 2024

Pros

  • Extremely durable
  • Tough knee reinforcements

Cons

  • Utility pocket on thigh is quite small and restricting
  • Not very stretchy
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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

The Best Work Pants of 2024

Pros

  • Extremely durable
  • Wax finish makes them virtually stain-proof
  • Built-in suspender buttons

Cons

  • Can stain light-colored clothing from prolonged contact
  • Expensive
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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

The Best Work Pants of 2024

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
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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

The Best Work Pants of 2024

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
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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

The Best Work Pants of 2024

Pros

  • Soft next-to-skin feel
  • Reinforced knees and cuffs

Cons

  • Not the most durable
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KÜHL Free Rydr

Specs

  • Fabric Cotton/spandex Eurotwill
  • Utility Pockets Side drop-in pocket
  • Water Resistance N/A
  • Fit Regular

The Best Work Pants of 2024

Pros

  • Just enough elastic for stretch without sacrificing durability
  • Reinforced hem and pocket lips
  • Comfortable fabric

Cons

  • No reinforced knees
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