Carhartts vs dickies

[Admin]

I've bought Carhartts of numerous occasions and the have ALL worn out in the same spots. I see others wearing them with the same holes and tatters in the same place. I don't mind spending more when I'm getting more but Carhartts are over priced. If I'm not at a show or shopping in town, I'm wearing work pants. They are all laden with chainsaw oil, tractor grease, coon grease, etc etc and I wear them ragged but these cheap dickies work pants have YET to surrender to the punuishment. Not one hole or wear mark on any of them. For under 20 bucks that are the best buy going. ;D

My only gripe about work pants is they put the stupid hammer loop on the left side. I never understood that

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I've always went with the dickies brand. Very happy with how they hold up, and are much cheaper.

[stickbowhntr]

Never gave it a THOUGHT till NOW and you bring it up. Mine do the same...lol..will have to remember that when getting some new ones...

[cam]

dickies for me too.

[stickbowhntr]

Was just looking on-line JC, Where do you find them under $20? They must last forever cause I cant find them that cheap here...L.O.L..... Ya I'll have to look around at some work sales for them...they are great wear the dickies.

[trapperandhunter]

dickies or wranglers for me, wranglers are more confortable ... the cheap 10 dollar costco jeans are pretty good too, I think carhartts are for people to look like they are going to be getting dirty and less for actually getting dirty.

[reddog15]

I like carhartt comfort but I agree they wear out way too fast. I usually choose between Levi's and wrangler but I don't think you can beat a $3 pair from a yard sale. As far as bibs go I love my carhartts and they seem to hold up quite well.

[Admin]

The dickies I'm referring to are the canvas work pants, cotton duck or whatever they call it. I bought some at Walmart 3 years ago for 16.50 and there is still NO holes in them. I think the last ones I bought were around 18 bucks or somewhere around that price. I love my Carhartt bibs and wear them all the time too but there's big rips and wear holes all over the place in them. The canvas dickies uses is indestructible. ;D

[maritimer]

My work pants are all dickies. I have overalls and a coat that are Tough Duck. And they are the most comfy and heavy duty work clothes I've had. Not sure if it's just a Canadian thing or not, but I'd recommend them for sure. ;D

[Jack of all Trapping]

I wear both also. I like dickies the best cause the hammer loop IS on the left and I am a lefty... ;D

[yooperdug]

May 13, 2013 7:09:49 GMT -5 Admin said:

I've bought Carhartts of numerous occasions and the have ALL worn out in the same spots. I see others wearing them with the same holes and tatters in the same place. I don't mind spending more when I'm getting more but Carhartts are over priced. If I'm not at a show or shopping in town, I'm wearing work pants. They are all laden with chainsaw oil, tractor grease, coon grease, etc etc and I wear them ragged but these cheap dickies work pants have YET to surrender to the punuishment. Not one hole or wear mark on any of them. For under 20 bucks that are the best buy going. ;D


Bout dang time us lefties caught a break! ;D
My only gripe about work pants is they put the stupid hammer loop on the left side. I never understood that

[trapper12953]

i like carhartts the best but i hav never really tryed dickies but always loved carhartt stuff i think it runs in my family.

[oldminkman]

Agree with the wear issues on the Carhartt pants-bought a pair of green dickies with reinforced thighs and calf areas i think and they have yet to wear out. Also bought a lighter weight pair for the summer and they are also doing well. Wearing dickie shorts now and they seem to wear well also ( i have cut wood and landscaped in these shorts until I get poisen ivy )

Still like my Carhartt bibs but dickies seem to hold up better for the price. Walmart sells a Walls brand that holds up well also for the price.

Oldminkman-