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Author Topic: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???  (Read 810 times)

Offline Chris Shelton

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Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« on: August 23, 2010, 01:07:00 PM »
So it is finally time.  My hunting pants are soon to be retired.  They are my dads old pants from the Marine Corp and they have definitely lasted well past their life expectancy.

So shopping for a new pair has turned into a nightmare.

I just want a good, solid, quiet pair of pants.  Seems like all those good, solid, quiet pants say "Scent blocker" or scent shield something on them. Not only do I not believe they work, but I don't think its necessary to spend the extra 20% because it is "scent free".

So anyone have any suggestions???
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Offline BobW

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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2010, 01:11:00 PM »
Any wool from Salvation Army, AmVets, etc.(man I wish I could find my sizes)......  The heck with anything in Cabelas, Bass Pro, etc...


others like Sitka, Day One, etc, come to mind as good options....
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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2010, 01:24:00 PM »
Beans has nice wool pants in loden and charcoal colors and wool plaid shirts.  Lots of Army-Navy  and Sporting Goods stores carry Melton brand wool pants and shirts.  Good quality, reasonably priced.
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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2010, 01:27:00 PM »
Army - Navy stores
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Offline Pete McMiller

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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2010, 01:30:00 PM »
Chris, Depends on what you are looking for.  I have a pair of Cabelas whipcord wool pants that are just great.  Non-camo though.  Also, if you order them get a couple sizes bigger than you really want.  I'm up to a 40 waist now and got a 44 and they fit perfectly.  I stopped at one of the stores so I could try them on as well as getting them hemmed.

Also, I am a believer in Day One Camo.  Great fleece and they last forever.  Their sizes run a little big though.  My first Day One purchase was a pair of bibs in about 1994-5 and they are still going strong.  In fact I just talked to Gary, owner, this morning about expediting an order for me.
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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2010, 01:30:00 PM »
Got a pair of German surplus wool overpants. Had zippers installed on the bottom 8" or 10" to get them on and off over my boots. Think they came from "Cheaper than Dirt" and they were. Really heavy, solid construction, quiet and, while too hot for early fall, just the ticket for when it gets Michigan cold.
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Offline Rick Butler

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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2010, 01:31:00 PM »
Yup, Army surplus stores.
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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2010, 01:37:00 PM »
I am happy with Cabela's microtex pants.  The guide camo is pretty suttle and they seem to wear well.  They don't hold moisture for long either.
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Offline mcgroundstalker

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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2010, 02:25:00 PM »
Better let me ask my wife... She wears the pants around my house.  :rolleyes:

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Offline Ken Taylor

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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2010, 03:19:00 PM »
Keeping an eye out for, dealing, modifying and then field testing non hi-tech "good ole" hunting pants is one of life's little pleasures! I have several pairs for different circumstances.

Here is how I came upon my favorite pair of fantastic, extreme cold weather pants (cost me very little) :

1) I bought two pairs of identical big bellied short legged wool pants from an old army surplus/second hand shop (he was happy to get rid of them)

2) I washed them in hot water and then dried them in a dryer, while examining and trying them on occasionally

3) I ended up with 2 pairs of washable, thick, virtually wind proof pants that fit my waist comfortably but that were much, much too short.

4) I cut about 12" off the legs of one pair and sewed them to the other pair.

5) I used more of the remaining pant legs to make cargo pockets

6) I have lots of spare material for doubling knees if necessary and other modifications as well as future patches.
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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2010, 03:28:00 PM »
I can hit the Goodwill stores and find plenty of good cargo type pants in greys and dark khakis that work for me early season. Never had much luck finding wool stuff though. For that reason I bought a couple pairs of Cabelas washable wool pants. I love them; their warm comfortable, and quiet. They cost about $69 (I believe), but unless I somehow grew out of them they seem to be made well and will probably last for years.
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Offline Mike Gibbs

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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2010, 03:36:00 PM »
I usually just pull on some camo stretch paints over my jeans.  Easy on and off.
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Offline LKH

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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2010, 03:57:00 PM »
When Tonkin Mills was still in existence we loaded up on a couple hundred yards of windbloc.  It's not as warm as wool, but dries quickly, is extremely quiet, and worked out to about $10 per shirt/pants.  We are about out, but I think I have enough to outlast me.  

Amazing how many of my buddies got a pair or two.
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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2010, 03:57:00 PM »
For a cotton pair of pants that are very comfortable to wander the woods stump shooting, camping, etc....

 http://www.columbia.com/Fort-Rock%E2%84%A2-Pant---S10/AM8255_S,default,pd.html#

These are so comfortable I bought four more pair.
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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2010, 04:37:00 PM »
Like Brad@Work, I love my Cabelas' washable wool pants--have a pair in charcoal and a pair in forest green.  Warm, quiet, and can be washed.  What's not to like?  They have cargo pockets too.
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Offline Hopewell Tom

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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #15 on: August 23, 2010, 05:09:00 PM »
Day One camo is my first thought. I have a fleece pair from 1990, still GTG. They may have wool now. I'm wanting a pair myself.
On a more expensive note, Filson have top quality stuff, that may become a family heirloom, they wear so well. Don't have a big enough cargo pocket for my liking, though.
I have a war surplus pair myself, but don't wear them so much, don't fit like the Day One or Filson...
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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #16 on: August 23, 2010, 08:07:00 PM »
What about during the early season when temps are ranging between 70 and 80 degrees and wool is not an option for comfort? Any recommendations there?
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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #17 on: August 23, 2010, 08:16:00 PM »
You could always join the Marine Corps.
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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #18 on: August 23, 2010, 08:21:00 PM »
I don't need to join the Marine Corp. I've already got 14 1/2 years in the service and 4 1/2 to go for 20.
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Offline the force

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Re: Who makes a good pair of pants these days???
« Reply #19 on: August 23, 2010, 08:27:00 PM »
Ive got a pair of gamehide pants that are pretty nice.
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