The Ultimate Work Pants Torture Test and Showdown!

[@CarlMurawski]

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[@rajpanesar1996]

Please do the same with work jackets next. Cold season workwear is so underlooked by so many channels! Great video as usual!

[@CarlMurawski]

Great suggestion! I’ll certainly do that.

[@Marco-ud2pr]

Yeah cool idea to Burn work jackets

[@robertbenjamin1513]

Gloves would be good too

[@grant1497]

can never go wrong with a sweatshirt and a Detroit jacket

[@lukasmarten6660]

Carl im still waiting :D want to buy an Ariat rebar duracanvas Jacket but wanted to wait for your Video First ​@@CarlMurawski

[@DarkFire515]

No big surprise for me. The Carhartt pants take a while to break in but they're built like an absolute tank & last for a good long time.

[@andrewsmith9174]

My “blue suit” quilted onesie has lasted 15 years. I love their stuff for winter wear.

[@KDlGG]

Each have their place, truewerk is the best I’ve ever had, the most comfortable and works great for what I have. If I was in insane environments like extreme cold or getting blasted with things then yeah cathartt for sure

[@mSantsnj]

Carharrt fired people for not getting the vax. Can’t wait for their gloves I have to finally wear out lol

[@MacCormaic]

@@DarkFire515 Duluth is the way to go. Far better quality, far more durable. If you want work wear, yeah, don't grab the 8oz fire hose.

[@DarkFire515]

@@MacCormaic Thanks for the recommendation, might well give them a try for my next pair of work pants.

[@xJesseJames33x]

These videos help me so much. I work 60 hours a week and don’t have time to go to the store shopping and trying pants for work. I appreciate all the effort you put into these !! Keep it up 👍 you deserve more subs !!

[@jamescampbell720]

I'm not surprised by the Carhartt performance. Many people have talked down about them recently because of some of their company policies, but their quality is still there. I expected the Patagonia's to do better honestly. I have a pair and they are the most comfortable work pants I own. Mine have handled abrasion better than the ones in your test so I found that result interesting. As a subscriber of Project Farm, I appreciate this type of video Carl. I'd love to see more comparisons like this in the future.

[@nathanaslin9719]

Feel like Patagonia work wear are best suited for light home renos & farm/gardening. But the only pair of worm wear pants I own that could only do one thing which is to be worn hard is LC Kings. My work pants I could easily go on a few miles hike, do some pond fishing, bbq in…. I buy them with the thought of “ gonna wear them everywhere till they get too many stains” mtn khakis being my favorite & wrangler ATG

[@magickaldood]

My Carhartt double fronts have not been great, I bought 5 pair Oct of 23 and they were all torn by Feb of 24. On a positive note, they are very resilient to sparks and flame. They take a while to burn so I was able to extinguish my pant leg without any damage to myself.

[@Sparkysparkerson]

Thanks Mr. M! I have a week's worth of 1620 pants, and I have been pleased with durability. Even single knee pants last a long time. The repair option is cool, too. There are down sides they are warm in summer. Some people will be able to ditch the tool bag...so many cool pockets!

[@CarlMurawski]

No doubt! The 1620s had so many pockets I lost count!

[@ADyess086]

Wealthy man

[@greg_24_red]

Great content. I'm a 1620 guy myself, I totally understand not everyone wants to spend that kind of money, but I admire the quality and value of these other brands. I just put a premium on consistently American made brands.

[@derrickellis4710]

Same here, my friend

[@jeremyl.7563]

I totally agree. Still newer to the brand, absolutely thrilled in what I gotten so far. You can just feel the quality of the garments when you open your package.

[@josephflanagan2527]

I think I’m gonna go ahead and buy a pair of the 1620 cargos bc they’re offering 15% off but I’m gonna have to hide the receipt from wife. In fact I may just have them delivered to my friends house 🤫

[@greg_24_red]

@@josephflanagan2527 😂

[@carbb5760]

Ya I like the brand also. Always nice to find product not made overseas in a sweatshop. They are high quality and long lasting as well

[@destinynoon]

Tree worker in FL here. Truworks T2s are my fav pants I have ever owned. I have 10 work, and three everyday pair. The black ones can pass as dress pants. I wore them to my sons wedding. Noone noticed. The T1s are lighter, but wear out quick. The material gets covered in little fuzz balls. The T2 are perfect. Carhart are awesome, but are really hot, and heavy. 😊

[@dgthewelder2125]

I’m a Union Ironworker and needed this kind of review/comparison. Thank you. I just bought the carharts through your link 👍🏽

[@CarlMurawski]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Gabaghoul0000]

Wow Carl you've really upgraded your editing lately, it feels like a new channel.

[@CarlMurawski]

Hahaha thank you!

[@IGmeanwell]

The one thing that I like about the Patagonia workwear line is they will fix any tears or issues for you for free. Granted that means they will be out of commission for a while but it’s a bonus that ties into the cost of the pants. Oddly enough I tried the Eddie Bauer First Ascent Guide work pants and they have proved that to be pretty darn durable for a lightish stretch field pant. They are also pretty wind resistant.

[@JacobRiley1999]

Would love to see how the Roundhouse double knee duck pants fared to these test. Very interesting video as well!

[@andrewsmith9174]

I’m a cable splicer. I’m very glad you went right after snags. I’m 55years old and a bit of a big fellow at 225. Nowadays, moving around tight manholes or other tight spaces, I catch belt loops, pockets, and any other loop. Tears at these spaces are the first issue, especially cargo pockets. I use LAPD pants now (not sure if they are the actual brand) and they hold up. I need the pants to not be bulky, but tough. When it gets cold, I put on the Carhart onesie. Good job, I’m a huge fan of Project Farm too.

[@ryankelly1846]

In addition to the riggs, wrangler has the atg line now too. A little less heavy duty on most items but better flexibility and breathability. I have a pair I wear for climbing and other sorts of tree work and they've held up very well

[@CarlMurawski]

Very cool!! I’ll check them out!

[@rickc4317]

Excellent, Carl, thank you! I think sparks on the pants (like from a cutting torch or grinder) done before the flammable test would be a good test, too. Loved the cigar light at the end...LOL!

[@CarlMurawski]

Great idea! That’s a good test

[@wilsjane]

@@CarlMurawski The important factor is not whether they burn, but how they burn, particularly if you are wearing them, rather than lose on a hanger. Over the years, I have known of several cases where heavy cotton pants have caught alight, particularly the frays. In all cases, the person just brushed them out with a cloth of their hands. A few minor burns, but none requiring medical attention. Synthetic pants are a totally different story. Cotton burns at around 400 degrees, synthetic at nearer 700. But the worst part is that it sticks to your skin like treacle, making it impossible to just pat them out with your hands or clench in your fist. I have only known of 2 cases, and in both of them the guy ended up at the hospital, despite the fact that the burnt area was extremely small. The worst case in the UK, was when a guys replica football shirt caught alight at a barbecue. It was almost impossible to put out or get off. The guy spent almost a year in the burns hospital and lost 3 fingers as a result of trying to get the shirt off. Synthetic fibre Chinese replica football shirts are now banned from import into the UK. Please DONT make a video of you setting yourself on fire about 10 times, LOL Professional testing is sometimes done using mannequins bound in about 10 layers of cotton bandages. The depth of damage to the bandage is indicative of damage to a human body, In some more advanced testing, joints of pork are also used, but this is highly complex since they have to be at body temperature and completely fresh.

[@markopolo9936]

Would appreciate some more product shoot out style tests like this, great work!

[@CarlMurawski]

Thanks man! I want to do more of these. They’re pretty fun and hopefully informative too.

[@maxkellen6009]

As a Water Distribution Plumber installing/repairing and transferring water mains… we only use the Carhartts. I prefer the rugged flex ones though.

[@godspeedapollo69]

I’ve worn the T2 Truewerks for about 2 years now as an aircraft mechanic and the only thing that’s given out is the Velcro on the cargo pocket. I would highly recommend them personally.

[@BonurChamp]

@@godspeedapollo69 Love all my truework pants to death. My favorite pants of all time.

[@Lochlann13]

It's good to know that Carhartt still makes a decent work pant! Their pricing has gone up quite a bit, but looks like they're still worth it.

[@joelwilhelm9470]

I love True Werk ! Lawn and landscaping

[@joshgies1869]

After splitting pair after pair of cheap pants, I broke down and bought 2 pairs of 1620. Wore them all winter (shorts in the summer) and feel like they are barely broken in yet. Probably overkill for a woodshop but I expect them to last forever. Wrangler has done me well for casual.

[@WarPoet-In-Training]

Can't say thank you enough for making a video like this. I'm an aircraft assembler by trade but I do a ton of property maintinence/homesteading work when I get home and it's been very difficult to find a pair of long pants and shorts that can stand up to the abuse. I'm often cutting trees down, splitting wood, carpentry/woodworking, mechanical work, digging, and hopefully starting to garden and have some animals in the future. I've worn Off The Grid flexible jeans for a couple years now but have found that their durability to the abuse I put them through is lacking even though their flexibility and breathability are great. They have recently stopped making the jeans so I needed to find a new company. I was thinking Truwerk but I'm torn between them or Carhartt. If anyone has any recommendations beyond the info in this video, I would appreciate the input.

[@Shaboomquisa]

I usually wear a speedo on the job

[@adamsmiths3016]

All I see is borat trying to frame a house.

[@manueljahn8550]

You made me hurt my sore abs

[@Disorderly_Cuck]

@@Shaboomquisa hell yea

[@benmartin2969]

Excellent job, I can't say it enough that this video was absolutely perfect!!

[@CarlMurawski]

Wow, thank you!

[@ryano8982]

Love the Carhartt B01’s. I just Otter waxed a pair a few months ago, I used them winter camping. I remember you did a video about waxing a jacket a while ago and said you wouldn’t do it again. I used a heat gun, and last put them in a big canvas laundry bag with a few old pairs of jeans, and put it in the drier for 30 min. I was really happy with how they turned out, and they worked great in the cold, wet weather overtop some wool pants.

[@CarlMurawski]

Oh damn, that sounds like a bulletproof combination! I'd love to see how those turned out.

[@derekranson8860]

I have a pair of truewerk t2s and do landscaping and they are surprisingly durable. 2+ years old and still going strong

[@HelplessTeno]

I love this channel. Just recently found it looking at Dickies/Carthart jacket videos. I'm a huge fan of Duluth pants so this video was perfect.

[@samjones3875]

I am also a fan of project farm and I liked your take on testing these pants. Nice job!

[@CarlMurawski]

Thank you!

[@Tathanbennett]

I’ve been a fan of duluth for 4 years only pants I wear. They normally last me 10-15 months doing remodeling construction. However the quality over the last two years has totally fallen off. Bought a pair in December 4th and only worked in the for 3 weeks before they got holes in the knees. And now I’m here looking for another company to purchase from cause a pair of pants not last 3 weeks for $75+ is Ludacris. I tried a pair of Patagonia hemp work wear pants a while back and just didn’t like the cut around the groin. It was so uncomfortable for moving around and all day use. I have a hemp work wear Patagonia jacket however and that has lasted 4 years. Thanks for making this content. Always love tests like these.

[@CoeurDuPetitPrince]

Only wish this would've been classified and split between "classes" of work pants. I work outside in Florida and heavier doesn't always mean better in this heat and humidity

[@ajfelling]

I’m pleasantly surprised by the Ben Davis showing. I seriously thought I was the only guy still wearing these on the job. Love your videos dude! Would love to see your opinion on prison blues jeans too, that’s my other go-to brand

[@CarlMurawski]

I was surprised too! It's hard to argue with results though. I definitely have an eye on Prison Blues for some future content.

[@2233redwing]

Hey Carl, long time listener first time caller. I appreciate your thorough reviews and assessments of products. I'd be interested in your opinion on the Caterpillar workwear (H20 defender pants). They seem like they're quality but it'd be great to hear your thoughts

[@RECHEATMASTER16]

Thank you for the in depth studies on these different brand work pants. I usually go with Carhartt but I'm thinking of making the switch to Truewerk. This was a great video!

[@rerailmark]

I tried them and ended up buying 4 more. T1 is best hot weather pants. They've held up well so far.

[@lanehartwig6917]

I currently wear the Patagonia pants. I love them, but they are a bit heavy. Had to sew the butt pocket for more pockets. I tore my wrangler Riggs day one. Patched that, and then tore the small pocket out. Thanks to this video I’m going to go with Carhartt. Made in U.S.A.

[@CarlMurawski]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@RyanWithAviators]

I've owned both the Carhartt doublefronts and Duluth pants and I worked with them on under the same conditions, and the Carhartts lasted wayyyyy longer. The Duluth pants started fading weirdly and wrinkled/bunched up oddly, almost as if the fabric loosened up in some places unevenly from other places on the pants. The only thing I can say about the Carhartt pants other than the obvious break-in time period is that they do tend to get a little threadbare on the top edge/lip of your pockets, especially if you are in and out of your pockets, grabbing things often, or if you clip a tape measure on them. The rear pocket where I put my wallet is pretty worn through at this point as well. Other than that, they have worn very well in the construction, welding, and fabricating environment that I work on.

[@jeanfrancoisbrodeur]

Agree with all of it. However the Carhartts are so hot during the summer that having a lighter and more technical pair of pants is a big advantage for me.

[@_DJ708]

Awesome video, the only thing I would of liked to see was to add the Duluth FireHose (original) pants as well with the FireHose Flex Fit. Just to see how the heavier material holds up against Carhart heavy material. I'm personally a Duluth person myself. But it's pretty interesting to see how they hold up against the others.

[@Bradimus1]

I've liked the Duluth better as they're just cut better for comfort and bending.

[@benmartin2969]

I've literally been waiting for a video like this

[@Josh-oj6jx]

As a plumber I would without question pick the snickers pants. The cordura plus the stretch in the pnt and the ability to slide knee pads in wins it. Bending down on your knees in the thick carhartt pants sucks I get theyre durable but not ideal for me.

[@lrlevy]

When I buy carhartt I have to buy 1-2 sizes up. Your measurements of waist size shows why.

[@TheScentReaper]

I used to pour concrete and Ben Davis was always my pant of choice. The rebar and wire never ripped any holes in that sturdy material of ben davis pants in my experience.

[@jeremyl.7563]

Well Carl, you did it again. Yet another workwear company I wasn't familiar with. Ben Davis, not quite sure how I had never heard of them being such an old company. So thanks again.

[@Raptor4fx]

Lowriders and cholos love Ben Davis, had Davis when I was a 12 year old cholo 🤣

[@DWChiver]

Great video man if you do a part 2 include 5.11 pants. They have several "technical" pants, which I would be interested in seeing how they hold up

[@CarlMurawski]

I definitely will, and RIGGS too!

[@DWChiver]

@@CarlMurawski red kap

[@1rtt1]

Every pair of Duluth pants I ever bought fell apart in only a few months. Figure wearing once every 5 days (90 divided by 5) = 18 maybe 20 times worn. The material just falls apart everywhere, mainly at front thigh area. I've had Carhartts that lasted years. Only issues were the back pocket area would tear at top outside corner. Never wore any of the others.

[@BonurChamp]

I had the same experience with Duluth pants. Switched to True Werk and they've been much better.

[@BillyJeans1993]

Great Video, would love to see something similar for Best option for summer work pants. It seems like Carhart is King and there is a reason I have to consistently check for my size

[@daltonramsey9585]

I work as a Ranger for a non-profit organization. I walk in all weather, averaging 16,000+ steps per day this year. Some days I get more than 30,000. I wear a Bison Last Chance Belt and carry 2 radios and a lot of keys. I have tried some of the Wrangler synthetic pants from Walmart. One style gets a lot of piling, especially where my keys swing. The other pair started getting thin and separating around the crotch. I also tried the Wrangler ATG Range Cargo pants from Target. They did much better with abrasion from the keys but the same thing happened around the crotch. I have a pair of Kuhl Renegade Rock pants that have seen more use than any of the pants and, after a wash, they look brand new. I also have a pair of the Duluth Dry on the Fly pants, which have held up tremendously well. I have some loose stitching around one of the cargo pockets where inside my radio clip in and out of the pocket a lot, trying to keep the radio off of my belt for easier access in certain scenarios. I’m currently using a pair of the Prana Stretch Zion II pants. They’re comfortable but I haven’t had them long enough to make a fair assessment. They did snag somewhat easily from my cat’s claws when she sat on my lap, but it’s not super obvious. I’m going to Duluth to try on some other pants after work today, hoping to take advantage of the sale. I think tests like this are interesting for sure, but wearing the pants and seeing how they hold up to your required activities is really the best way to find what works. I have a carhartt jacket that’s almost 15 years old but I have never owned their pants. Fewer retailers near me seem to be stocking them, but I’d love to give them a try.

[@DarkStern88]

I own two pairs of Carhartt. One of them lasted only 4 months and the second one is doing fine after a year.

[@williamfarley8434]

I gotta say this for anyone who's reading the comments. I tried the TrueWerk pants a few years ago because of the slick ads and just wanted to know what they would feel like at work. It's been three years and I own maybe ten pairs. They are impossible to rip and nothing has punctured through yet. My waist size will fail before the pants. These test shown sure put some crazy stress on the pants but again, I've yet to get a tear or even a small hole. I own the T1's for summer, T2's for the current weather and I have two pairs of T3's for below freezing temperatures. I don't mean to sound like a fan boy but I'm seriously impressed with them. Just for reference, I'm a troubleshooter for a communication company. I work on tons of poles and underground areas. I'll also say, the pants clean up very well. I don't have any real stains in them but they do get wrinkled easily out of the wash. I usually throw them in the dryer for 5-10 minutes and hang them up. That usually takes care of that. You can always wait and get them on sale as well. Good luck everyone!

[@CarlMurawski]

Thank you for this!

[@WillDaBeast509]

They’re my favorite pants by far! I did get a little hole in one though when I snagged it on a piece of metal. And they get almost everything out in the wash, I’ve gotten wood glue and pvc glue on a couple pairs and they always come out. Super mobile and super durable

[@2Flying.Flocks]

The B01 are my go to, they are as tough as the fellow wearing them! Thank you for the comparison, this confirms the last 20 years for me!

[@r.h.w.1776]

3 months of wearing my 1620 pants and overalls as a Sawmill operator they are excellent. Fit well, easy to move in, pockets for everything I need. Still look really good after a wash and dry.

[@patrickjones8754]

Wow, incredibly thorough. Thanks dude.

[@CarlMurawski]

My pleasure!

[@CoeurDuPetitPrince]

I still wish you would've given a comfort and range of motion rating, even if it was subjective. Usually with stiffer materials you have diminishing comfort. Also if you could've broken it down and separated more into a summer/hot climate vs cold climate in some way. A lot of us live in FL, South Texas, Cali, etc and it is extremely hot outside for half the year.

[@rerailmark]

I took a chance on the Truewerk T1s and loved them. Im in SE Texas and they are great. Feels like youre naked lol. I bought 4 more pairs. I work for Railroad contractor and haven't tore em up yet.

[@rebel04343]

1620 all day everyday. amazing customer support and amazing products.

[@ericcantu2891]

The patagonia pants are my favorite. The fabric is easy to wash, tough, and comfy. I've tried the other brands like carhartt, wrangler, Levi's, etc. They always feel awkward even when going up sizes. In your testing the patagonia seem in the middle except abrasion. I only have 2 pairs that I got last month but I wear these things as soon as I've washed them and I've felt no difference in the fabric since they came in. I'm also a 34X34 for reference.

[@droogbear649]

Projectfarm is epic. My 1620s are a year old and i wear them 3 times a week. No noticeable wear.

[@case6189]

Great video 👍 would be interesting to see an outlier in something like these, I’ve been exclusively wearing Costco pants (15$)

[@shadhutchison6578]

I am wondering what you were wearing in the shop during the tests. The results are not too surprising. Great video.

[@CarlMurawski]

Thank you! I believe those are the Origin factory jeans and American Giant classic zip

[@KVW22]

Another great video. Appreciate all you do, keep up the good work

[@CarlMurawski]

Much appreciated!

[@Belial69699]

I'm surprised that no one has really mentioned Snickers, Helly Hanson or even CAT work pants. I guess Snickers are more popular in Europe though..

[@KylerKreates]

Carhartt has got to be my favorite brand of work pants. I've had a few pairs of pants I got when I worked in the foundry and they are still around 5 years later, and I have not been nice to these pants at all.

[@circularpizzabox2134]

Scariest thing about the flames and Truewerks. That would melt to your skin. 😮

[@TheElectrician505]

That's the only reason I'm double guessing them. But if you were set a blaze you probably did something you shouldn't have.

[@rerailmark]

Yesterday I was driving and saw a grass fire starting on the side of the road. I backed up and started stomping it out. I would say the flames were probably 8 to 12 inches tall. I was wearing the Truewerk T2s and no damage. I could definitely feel the heat on my legs but pants held up fine.

[@kyleduddleston4123]

I would love to see the Vertx Travail and Delta Stretch pants in a review like this. The Travails seemed to be more lightweight and better pocket arrangement, but I tore through one pair of the Travails and burned a hole through them the size of my fist as I was using a plasma cutter. The Delta Stretch have a couple holes, but no catastrophic failures so far.

[@weldtec1986]

I’d love to see you test Kühl pants. Give it a shot!

[@CarlMurawski]

Definitely a brand I want to check out!!!

[@walterbryan1798]

That abrasion test was actually really cool. That's a neat idea for accelerated wear testing.

[@CarlMurawski]

Thank you!

[@walterbryan1798]

@@CarlMurawski You’re welcome!

[@dp1381]

I have worked in California and now Kentucky. I wore Carhartt for years, tried Truewerk, and now wear 1620. Here is my opinion on these pants. Carhartts are affordable, durable, and fairly comfortable. I can’t complain but wanted to try something new once I outgrew the carhartts I had. Truewerk material was not durable at all. I ruined the shorts I bought the first day I wore them because I carried some sheets of OSB with the rough side toward myself and it abraded the material badly. Given their price, I will not buy them again. They may be ok for light duty work in hot weather because they are so thin, but they don’t work for me. I am very happy with my 1630 pants overall, though they are very expensive. The fit is great, the material is durable, and they are actually pretty comfortable even in hot weather despite their weight. I have 4 pairs and there is some variation in the exact fit despite being the same size and model. Also, there was a lot of excess thread hanging off of them that I had to trim off when I got them. For $200 I would expect better, but my main concern is durability and they are doing well in that regard. Compared to Carhartt, they are a little more flexible and comfortable and just as durable, perhaps even more durable.

[@JohnDoe-vg1mk]

Thats crazy because I have been wearing Truewerk pants and finish concrete, im down on my knees in the gravel and it hasnt done anything to the pants at all, carrying form panels has not marked them at all and getting snagged on rebar/tiewire/nails in the formwork barely puts a hole in them that doesnt unravel like other materials I am pretty impressed with them so far

[@dalesworld1308]

I've been wearing the Carhartt double knee pants and where they eventually wear out for me is at the base layer of leg fabric - it starts to unravel where the top of the double knee is sewn on. Iron on patches on the inside of the leg don't really hold up either. Riggs fell apart the same way. for my painters pants Dickies hold up really well and have nice deep back pockets to hold my dusting brush and a rag without them falling out up on a ladder. Some pants have a belt loop on or knife pocket on both sides which is nice. A lot of factors go into pants choice, you're right on that point.

[@Tommyfoster9]

Hey Carl, thanks for the video! In reference to these kind of pants and work shirts, what do you recommend as far as the frequency of wearing a pair of work pants in order to have them last the longest? Should I have one pair for each day of the week? Just one or two pairs? Was just curious. Thanks!

[@AllMyDaysFeelTheSame]

Carhartt may be "tougher" than most but their size, fit, and comfort isn't there in 90% of the pants I have purchased. The one pair that I actually really liked ended up tearing after 6 months of fairly light use, they were also very heavy for how little abuse they put up with. I appreciated the burn test because as a welder you want a pant that will burn, not melt.

[@Redjs90]

How warm they are in a cold environment and their wind resistance would be nice data to have for winter workers where a leg suit isn't appropriate.

[@mactravelandfinance]

Have a great day Carl!

[@CarlMurawski]

Thanks, same to you!

[@jay0492]

Love watching project farm!!

[@honestychampmilland2007]

Once you mentioned project farm, you earned a sub

[@CarlMurawski]

We’re gonna test that!

[@TheLoneDragoon]

My current work pants are the Duluth breyer pants. I really like them. Your mileage may vary though.

[@CarlMurawski]

Fair enough!

[@GiladSteinberger]

This video made me smile, keep them coming

[@MadMan559est69]

I worked with Carhartt in a glass factory for 13 years, Carhartt was the best. , 🔥💯🍻

[@elarr8733]

Patagonia had the nicest flames, hands down.

[@masonzimmerman8883]

I don’t know how popular it would be, but a full overview of the wrangler brand would be a really interesting video

[@willanderson5088]

First time on here but loved the project farm shout out. Been watching him for years

[@brucestorey917]

I love Carhartt, and my closet is loaded with their shirts. I have also owned their cold weather coveralls and many different coats and jackets since I was a plumbers’ helper in 1983. I’m still a plumber now, in 2025, and I still own their coveralls and a few barely-used coats and jackets, but I will admit, ever since 1983, they have not been comfortable. I guess that’s the sacrifice for staying warm while plumbing in the winter. I tried Carhartt pants a few times, but they are just too uncomfortable no matter how many times they are washed and how old and broken-in they get. I wish there was something they could do about this. My choice for comfort and durability today is 100% 1620 Workwear for everything except coveralls. I know comfort is extremely subjective and probably impossible to test on KZbin, but in my opinion, 1620 Workwear wins hands down

[@RobStitt]

So, the Carhartt B01s looked like their hammer loop did NOT fail--it was intact and the pants came loose on the other side... 😊

[@Bradimus1]

I have some older really thick DTC pants, and the newer flex ones that are thinner. Those newer thinmer comfortable stretch ones are so comfortable I can't convince myself to wear the ones built like the Carhartt.

[@jamesconrad2491]

Great video as always Carl! I’m looking Forward to another bib coveralls compare/durability video thanks for the informative videos

[@charliemcdowell5231]

i suppose it's actually preferable to have the belt loops break before the rest of the pants since it's an easier repair, plus generally a beltloop isn't subjected to much force except for when it actually snags on something. I wonder if having certain zones not be as strong as possible could potentially be a benefit, like crumple zones in a car.

[@MrEdgy81]

Kuhl, Above the Law double knee work pants. I think they would be a good contender.

[@CarlMurawski]

Sounds like a good one to add to this lineup!

[@wildchild795]

I would love to see a follow up with more work pants

[@BluTrollPro]

Would've loved to have seen the Wrangler RIGGs included, their Ranger pant has been my go too for a while & seem bulletproof (as a industrial spark).

[@Nuggetbusterr]

Awesome video! I wish the Dickies 874 could have been in there. Maybe as a control, also because I'm thinking about making them my summer work pants. Bang for the buck, I'm thinking they're my best option.

[@justinpatrickhoffman]

I wear 874s Every Single Day

[@Nuggetbusterr]

@@justinpatrickhoffman Cool, how long do they last for you? What sort of conditions?

[@billdickson871]

874s are my favorite, the most comfortable work pants

[@justinpatrickhoffman]

@@Nuggetbusterr I wear them at work in a factory. Also, wear them daily. After 1 year, still going strong with no signs of slowing down!

[@wolverinegnr]

I live in the hot and humid South Florida. In my case I also need the most comfortable pants for this weather. Which one of these pants are the best for the hot summer? Thanks

[@christopherperry173]

Like the new slogan!!! Great video!

[@CarlMurawski]

Thanks!!

[@marc1al90]

Appreciate the brand logo being placed to represent each test. Thank you. Makes it easy to keep up.

[@kazmiller7820]

Hey could you make a video on dri duck? I believe more people should know about it since it's a more affordable lineup of outerwear that I'd argue beats out Carhartt in most terms. The videos on work wear are always fun to watch, have a good one!!

[@edwardscott7938]

One thing that would be great if you could test is the seam in the crouch area. Carharts are great, but they always come apart there

[@Bearded360]

Im sure everyone has an opinion to include some other brands in these tests. I vote to see Origin. Another great video Mr. Murawski.

[@CarlMurawski]

Much appreciated! For what it’s worth, I was wearing the Origin Factory jeans while doing these tests.

[@ralpheyssen6676]

Origin Factory and Carbon are great jeans.

[@TheDieyet]

Something that burn my clothes is to use a grinder , and most knees fail on cement floor. In the summer I wear basketball shorts and football jerseys they seem to last longer because the winter never ends here in Quebec.

[@CarlMurawski]

Oh man, cement is murder on knees.

[@lobbyrobby]

Excellent video. I've been wearing Dickies for the last couple of years but I wouldn't mind trying something else. I'm leaning towards the 1620. I'd probably try a couple of their shirts too. Another thing is, I love my Darn tough socks. I never realized how much cotton socks absorb of water because my feet always sweat. It's way better with Darn tough socks.

[@rjlewis8346]

Yeah I started with dickies 11 years ago. Still have the same pants and clothing

[@CowboyRibeye]

Elite content

[@TheElectrician505]

Bro, good video.

[@CamdenPellant]

I’ve got 5 pairs of carharrt, 2 pairs of Levi work pants, and I’ve worn dickies and just about everything in between. I just received some Truewerk for Christmas and can already tell I’ll be buying more to replace my carhartts and Levi’s

[@tylermorrison4728]

Would love to see some gears for welders in graduating welding school soon and would love to see what gear would work best and invest in quality

[@CarlMurawski]

Great suggestion!

[@prabinkoirala5604]

All are beautiful pants 😮