Euro work / tradesmen pants.

[jar944]

These

Not these


Anyone else rocking the eurotrash tradesman pants? I bought my first pair of blaklader bantam pants 7 or 8 years ago, and have been very happy with the utility of them. I just picked a pair of their x1600 pants and they seem good so far, albeit a bit heavier than I expected.

 

[rancherbill]

I see Helly Hansen at Marks Workwear House all the time. I would buy them if I was wearing them everyday. They are high quality and super functional. Several styles and knee pads optionally.

https://www.hhworkwear.com/en_ca_ww/men/pants-bibs

 

[RTM]

I tried a pair of something on during a work trip to Europe, and found them way too stiff and scratchy off the rack. Wasn’t willing to invest cold at that point, and haven’t been back to do research. Our staff there seem to love them tho.

 

[FJ 432]

Recently bought some Blaklader rip stop pants. I also purchased the knee pads that you can insert (reason for the purchase) for some floor work I plan on completing in Nov/Dec.

Pricey but I hope these will work well. Comfortable.

 

[jar944]

Recently bought some Blaklader rip stop pants. I also purchased the knee pads that you can insert (reason for the purchase) for some floor work I plan on completing in Nov/Dec.

Pricey but I hope these will work well. Comfortable.

As long as you get the right length inseam, the knee pads are fantastic.

 

[four.cycle]

I just sent an inquiry to the company asking about making them water repellent - either with a wax (like Fjallraven) or a DWR treatment.
Retail on them is less than half that of Fjallraven, and I'm wondering if they might be a suitable alternative for brush-bashing out in the rain.

I have a pair of "Ridge" work pants with those foam pads in the knees.
Once you try pants with built-in kneepads, you will throw away those goddam strap-on things and never look back.
Absolutely the greatest thing ever for weeding flowerbeds.

 

[carmantl]

+1000 on Blaklader. I wear their pants in summer and bibs when the high temps stay below 70*. Bjornklader are also awesome. I've used pocket in pants knee pads for over 2 decades now and swear by them. My knees don't hurt! They are expensive but worth every penny. Sometimes awesome deals come up on Amazon.

 

[jar944]

+1000 on Blaklader. I wear their pants in summer and bibs when the high temps stay below 70*. Bjornklader are also awesome. I've used pocket in pants knee pads for over 2 decades now and swear by them. My knees don't hurt! They are expensive but worth every penny. Sometimes awesome deals come up on Amazon.

I didn't see much available from Björnkläder when i looked recently. I almost ordered some ace carpenter pants from them awhile back. I really considered a pair of Snickers but went with the easy option since blaklader is available on Amazon.

 

[mike93lx]

Following along for experiences. I tend to use carhartt and the knees always wear out before the rest of the pants. An errent toe catch ripping the leg nearly off usually does them in

 

[kb9wzd]

I have considered the European style work wear a few times but never quite got over the high price.

My low cost workaround for the last 10 years has been to buy the basic Dickies double knee work pants and add 1/2" thick portable gym mat material in-between the layers of the knees. It pretty easy to rip the seam on the bottom edge, stuff in a piece cut to fit and sew it back up. The only other consideration is to sew a bit in each corner to prevent the foam from bunching or folding weird in the wash.

The end result it reasonably comfortable pants with built-in knee-pads for $25 to 30$or so dollars. Good enough for me and cheap to replace. My knees have taken far less wear and tear than they would have otherwise. I honestly do not know why more people don't insist on padding. I could not live with out it now.

If they offered them in a choice of better fabrics or improved the pockets they would be perfect.

 

[MarkH]

I need a pair. Then the wife will not give me grief over my cargo pants.

 

[VolvoRyan]

Following!

On a similar note, folks here turned me on to some of the Duluth Trading pants/overalls. I've been impressed. The super lightweight material holds up quite well.

-Ryan

 

[Packard V8]

folks here turned me on to some of the Duluth Trading pants/overalls.

Some say, "My package deserves the best," but I just can't bring myself to pay $35 for a pair of Duluth Trading Company undershorts.

jack vines