Need new pants and belts.. maybe, any ideas???

[Joe13]

These will solve that problem.

ULTICLIP - Holster Clip - Ultimate Carry Solution

Those are pretty cool and priced well.

I've been experimenting with belts that would be suitable for CC.
I've got this one, which I like and it's decent for only 12.99
Double layer and 5 rows of stitching just like the more expensive belts.
Fairly stiff as well, which is needed for carrying weight.
However, it is not a true reversible due to the buckle type not being a 180 style....I never use the black side.
Propper 180 Reversible Belt
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The other one that I really like is this one....says non-reinforced which means no metal or non-metallic stiffener sewn in. This is a pretty stiff belt designed to carry some weight.
The alloy buckle is very good.
Galco Nylon Instructors Belt 1.5" (Non-Reinforced)
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Thanks for the links to the belts - I really need something that is easy to adjust so those both look great

 

[DirectDrive]

Thanks for the links to the belts - I really need something that is easy to adjust so those both look great

I can't find any love for IWB carry.
Does not feel right to me and it seems that I would have to go to a larger pant/belt to make it all work.
Having said that, I did buy an additional Propper belt in the next size up in case I want to give IWB another go.

 

[Larrytpdx]

 

[mjbskwim]

I wear the wrangler workwear cargos found at bimart. Tough pants and go on sale frequently. Seems like around $30.

All I wear any more. Plus they come in big boy sizes.
Comfy but double front so maybe a little warm in the summer.
They do drag on my thighs when they start hanging down while working. But most pants do. Anyway they're my go to pants now.

 

[11Charlie]

Guess its time to just loose weight.

 

[Hawaiian]

Lot's of good recommendations posted. My problem is I like denim cargo pants (jeans) and they are hard to find with the cargo pockets.

 

[mkwerx]

There is a 5.11 store in Portland off Barbur if you want to try beforeyou buy. Prices are decent.

 

[Dungannon]

So I tried these:
Wrangler® RIGGS Workwear® Ripstop Ranger Pant | Wrangler

They have reinforced (extra layer) knees and other reinforcements and they deflect thorns/briars (so far). The loops are much larger than my jeans. They seem pretty tough and heavy duty to me.

Only kind of work pants I buy anymore. Lighter than the Carharts and Duluth work pants I used to wear, and the ripstop keeps the occasional cut or tear from getting out of control. Comfortable all day.

I only own two belts: one black, one brown; both 1.5" Alien Gear gun belts. I like heavy duty belts that are so plain they never draw a close look from anyone.

 

[Silver Hand]

You can go to any biker gathering and find leather smiths there that can make you a custom leather belt that will not fold.
Silver Hand

 

[Joe13]

Guess its time to just loose weight.

I'm hoping my 42's I have now will be my IWB jeans and shorts when I get back to my 40's.

I have a whole wardobe of clothes, including slacks and office wear in 38's but I'm not dreaming of that for some time

 

[Cigarlvr313]

Check these out Joe, Ol' Wranglerstar Cody uses these a lot, especially if he's logging or doing tough stuff around his homestead. They start to look like an old saddle after a while.
Google
Gabby

You can't beat Filson........Might As Well Have The Best!

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

These are my favorite TRU-SPEC 24/7 Series Men's Poly/Cotton Ripstop Pants

 

[Diamondback]

+1 to 5.11--I practically live in 'em. Not out of Ubertacticool Mall Ninja-ness, but because I find them both comfortable and durable, and give me a bit more professional appearance than Carhartt/Dickies etc. (The hidden pockets are nice too, as are all the convenient spots to clip hidden-in-plain-sight shanks.)

 

[L84Cabo]

Lot's of good recommendations posted. My problem is I like denim cargo pants (jeans) and they are hard to find with the cargo pockets.

Denim cargo pants? I didn't know there was such a thing.

 

[L84Cabo]

My problem is finding the waist size that goes along with a 36" inseem. you can find one or the other bot not both

You mean you're looking for a 36 x 36? If so, check the sizing on the Stryke pant. They make um in 36 x 36.

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[Diamondback]

Try having a 40+-inch waist but only a 29" inseam sometime... LOL

 

[L84Cabo]

Try having a 40+-inch waist but only a 29" inseam sometime... LOL

Well at least you can always shorten a longer pant...not that it's convenient. My problem is that I have a 34" waist and a 35"-36" inseam. No way to make a shorter pant longer. I have a hell of a time finding pants that fit.

Of course the other problem is that clothing companies are just absolutely insane with their sizing these days. Used to be you could count on a pair of 34" pants fitting the same from one brand to the next. Hell, half the time you can't even count on two identically sized garments from the SAME company, fitting the same.

 

[Diamondback]

Ain't that the truth... it's like designers only want to make clothes for their "ideal" and anyone departing from their envisioned shape whether to your side or mine is "Unperson."

 

[Camelfilter]

There is a 5.11 store in Portland off Barbur if you want to try beforeyou buy. Prices are decent.

Good to know, thanks!

For folks around Salem, 911 supply in Keizer has pretty decent selection of 5.11.

 

[308]

There is a 5.11 store in Portland off Barbur if you want to try beforeyou buy. Prices are decent.

There is one on Hwy212 in Clackamas just west of the FredMeyer distribution center.