Mods, feel free to merge with [the old thread](https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....Carry-Pants/)… I thought it was dead enough to warrant a new one. It also slanted more towards the "duty" or "tactical" side of things, and I'm looking for something a bit more concealed.
I only own a few pants, and they all need to be able to carry effectively.
Ideal features:
- casual styling. I prefer no cargo pockets or overt gussets
- outdoor, robust material that can go from offices to the trail
- CCW-useful belt loops
- well stitched
- supports 1" belt
- no extra slack
- double back loops preferred
- fitted to the butt, healthy tension to support AIWB
- taut material, not too much flex
I haven't found much. Currently on rotation:
Lululemon ABC in Utilitech
- Good:
- Nearly perfect, if a little expensive.
- The Utilitech material has put up with rock clambering, lots of hikes and yard work, and has finally starting to wear through after a year or two. Impressed.
- Pockets are logical.
- Fit is flexible enough to be comfy, firm and fitted enough to suck the CCW in
- I can hike and go to a nice event in the same pair.
- Bad:
- I wish the back had a double belt loop instead of a single.
- Expensive
Origin Maine Factory Jeans
- Good
- Most robust stitching I've ever seen (I've never seen pockets made of denim instead of some lesser material)
- High rise supports AIWB amazingly
- American made, good company
- Bad
- stitching on pockets and belt loops is **so** thick that it can mess with certain holster placements
I had a badly fit pair of Mountain Khakis that fit the bill from a feature set perspective, just didn't fit right.
On deck to investigate:
- Kuhl
- Mountain Khaki
Any of y'all have something that's working for y'all with the above features?