[Closed] Work trousers - gardening / DIY

I use these at work, can recommend (gardening/groundsperson/woodland work)

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-pro-tradesman-trousers-black-34-w-33-l/9790f

I use these for all my DIY jobs.

https://www.dickiesworkwear.com/uk/dickies-everyday-workwear-trouser-ed247

scruff user here 2 prs of scruffs trousers and 1 pr of scruff shorts

Scruffs are sturdy but the pocket layout was better on the old ones.
Dickies aren't as good quality but if you're not wearing them everyday for work they're a good option.
Helly Hansen Workwear is much better quality and thought out a lot better too.

Helly kneepads are great, but they're internal loading so you have to decide if you want them in before you put the trousers on.

Snickers Floorlayers Kevlar

Nothing comes close

I’ve usually used my worn out jeans for gardening / DIY but my current pair are now falling apart before my “good” jeans are ready to retire.

I just use my good jeans until they're so damaged they become DIY only jeans. Normally when they're covered in plaster or mastic which won't wash out....

I found Dickies shorts to be poor quality, did not last long at all. The cheap Primark shorts I picked up instead have lasted infinity better.

Helly Hansen workwear for me, last for years, I'm on the hunt for more now.

Engelbert Strauss https://www.engelbert-strauss.co.uk/

(for that German porn star plumber look)

I have found Snickers to be good for all sizes, leg lengths, weights, no of pockets but zips have failed on me. I do have a button fly pair not sure what model though.

How do 'workwear' trousers compare to your general Regatta/Mountain Warehouse/Craghoppers-type 'outdoors' trousers (aka Action Slacks). Are they too burly for outdoorsy walking/camping-type activities?

IHN - They are generally made from a stronger material and some have extra pockets/loops/kneepad pockets etc. I wouldn't think they were too burly for general outdoor activities, but it's not what they're designed for.

I use the cheapest craghoppers ones for gardening and DIY because they were cheap in Go a while back. I think called C65 (fewer pockets than the Kiwi but polycotton in drab colours and seem to last forever) and fit me better than the standard kiwi. I have the standard for summer and lined for winter.
Ok for walking too but slightly restricted in leg movement for rock climbing.

snickers carpenter trousers here - i love em.

oh come on STW ........ Im a bit disappointed somebody hasn't already recommended Fjallraven trousers for gardening in! Standards are slipping.

I do, but not when I’m at work

Another craghoppers here.

Reasonably water resistant, so it sheds off for a while. Very tight weave apparently for biting insects. Double pockets on the front one of which is zipped(both sides) 2 zipped rear and large leg pocket. About 9 pockets in total.
Im 6'3 and 36 long leg is excellent fit wise. Pretty much my go to anything pair for work,bike,wandering.

Its not a super heavyweight cloth, in fact its pretty light, and i wear things to death and 3 or 4 years constant use and theyre still fine. They sit quite baggy so are better than the heavy duty work/site/rough the workwear is designed for. Certainly I've found them more than adequate.

Snickers, fit really well and outlast all the cheaper brands.

Carhartt are becoming my go to. Decent pocket material. Available barely worn in from hipsters on eBay for not a lot.

What Oldtennishoes says. I get Engleberg Strauss for everyone at work. Very hard wearing. Good waist system, less builders bum. hard for the yoof to wear so they look like they are about to fall down..

How do ‘workwear’ trousers compare to your general Regatta/Mountain Warehouse/Craghoppers-type ‘outdoors’ trousers (aka Action Slacks). Are they too burly for outdoorsy walking/camping-type activities?

Most work trousers are quite a heavy poly cotton with bits of cordura in the main wear areas. Maybe a bit heavy for walking camping and not great in the rain. However I do a lot of my work standing in the rain and sleat on Scottish mountain sides and the snickers ‘lite work’ and ‘flex work’ ranges are in lighter, quicker drying materials (that are also confortable to work in when wet) and are well cut for clambering about with stretch panels  where they’re useful.

there’s more choices than ever of multi pocket work trousers but snickers seem to have the functionality of theirs better thought out than most.

i bought some dewalt shorts a couple of years ago and gave them to a charity shop after one wear- the pockets don’t work.

Sportsdirect ones for 26 quid are great ... tough and fine for fishing etc too with kneepads fitted internally... was comparing them with a mates far more expensive pair and they looked like they were off the same production line

Id recommend Engelbert Strauss if you want to spend the money. Have a look for ‘tuff stuff’ trousers on eBay: Despite the name and the cheap price they’re surprisingly well made. Ive had a pair for 3 years now and they’re still good despite daily use.

Apache

The Lidl ones for under £20 are fantastic but there are never any left in my size when I get there. For ultimate quality though the Engelberg Struass ones I have are right up there, though at a price. I keep mine for "best" I.e, going to the cattle market or on farm visits etc.

You keep obligatory bailing twine belt though right welshfarmer?