The Cheap Techwear Cargos EVERYONE Sells...Why?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 พ.ค. 2021
- These cheap techwear cargo pants seem to be sold on every drop-shipper or 'techwear retailer' out there at a huge range of prices up to around $80. I managed to get them pretty cheaply so time to investigate exactly what to expect.
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As in the video I wouldn't recommend these personally but at least the above seems to be one of the cheaper places to currently buy these.
This video is a follow-up to 'I Bought Fake $12 Cargos So You Don't Have To': • I Bought $12 Fake Tech...
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I really want you to do a full video on making "diy techwear" now. Like how to build a techwear wardrobe from items that are not necessarily "Techwear branded". It's something I've been doing for a while and I really think others could get value from it.
Yuppp tapering some 5.11 cargos is the move
Yes please!
Do eet. I had enough of people selling shit with dangling straps for 1k usd
Hey Christian would love to hear more about how you go about this brother! Thanks
They look like they're really uncomfortable. The fat cuff only really works if you have knee articulation so the cuff stays in place when moving. Sidenote but Guerrilla Group pants are still some of the most aesthetically pleasing pants in the techwear world in my opinion.
I got these cheap cargos from aliexpress and they are quite okay but the crotch it too far down so if you spread your legs it will pull up the trouser leg
No one:
Antwon the philosopher: WHY?
Socrates, Hippocrates and Antocres
@@ThisIsAntwon you forgot Antwon
I like the new Background!
Thanks! Been playing around with different ideas but I think this one works quite well
The straps on cargo pants started between WWI and WWII and were on all US, some UK etc.. military issued cargo pants, and as you rightly said they were used to hold your gear from rattling around your pocket, but interestingly the biggest use case was to keep your gear quiet as you walked about, so your MREs and pocket knife wouldn't be like a bell around a cow's neck and alert the enemy.
I stole my first pair of cargo pants from my Step Dad's army trunk, I had two pair both OD (olive drab), one I cut into baggy drop crop cargo shorts, and the other just as super baggy cargo pants... this was before cargo pants/shorts were even a thing outside the military. I got a lot of looks and some fans (one would start a streetwear label...) and fast forward to 2021, cargos came into fashion in the 90s and 00s and then mainstream dropped them, this weekend I went out to a popular area for night life (as restrictions are eased here in LA) and OMG every other person had some form of cargo pant on, men, women, children, dogs (ok not dogs)... none were really techwear per se... and there I was thinking I was special in my Guerilla Group cargos. 🤷♂️😂
Paratroopers were the ones who most used them: you don't want your stuff bouncing in the pockets while falling from a plane.
They don't make much sense outside that use, or maybe combat divers, for the same reason.
Heyo! I've been finally looking into getting into techwear and I bought these as a first pair (before I watched this video) and I agree with a lot of your points. THANKFULLY I didn't pay outrageous amounts for it, and it sort of gave me an idea for what the lower end of "techwear" might be like. I don't regret buying these at all, and am sorta happy they were my first because as I see it? It can only really go up from here! I'm saving up and looking into getting the Reindee Lusion 042 Steven Cargos because I've heard those are great starter cargos for techwear.
Thank you so much for the content, it really helps me personally learn about new brands, different price points and what really makes something 'techwear'. Keep up the good content!
I love this series! Please find more dropship staples to review and find their proper branded counterpart too. Also, I would like to start a petition for Ant to get a tattoo with the text of random dropship stuff tattooed on him.
I see you in those Jordan 1 low swooshless! I was just thinking about a pair and here you go popping up in them
The little dance at 5:23 was great! Thank you.
I doubt that these are the "legit" ones shown in every picture, here's why:
1. The Photos you, and every resellers uses are done by Enshadower, a taiwanese collective, which is emphasized by the same style of photography and the same backgrounds they use for all their other products.
2.The material is definetly different, catstacc ones look alot darker, have a little less shine and don't keep any wrinkles (like at 1:29, right above the big pockets are creases, that i cant replicate on my pair). It also looks like the material overall is thinner, which is hard to jugde, but the ones i own are really thick, maybe 3-4 times as thick as a normal pair of jeans.
3.The taper seems to be different, they come off as alot wider than mine.
4.The Branding on the big pocket should also say CATSTACC, not Alfric eden.
4.The holes for the "belt"-string are not protected against tear, the ones from catstacc have a rubber coating all around the hole.
5.The price... 30$ is way too low for the "original", since enshadower sold it originally for about 80$ and dropped it in some sales to about 60$, but i have never seen them at a lower price than that. I would guess a limiting factor for those ones to be known as "originals" was the process of ordering back then, where you had to send the founder a dm via instagram or whatsapp, to confirm your order and figure international shipping out, which by the way is no more nowadays, but was a fun experience.
Alfric eden are known as a Taobao reseller, but as I stated in a different video from you, the enshadower collective seems to be something completely different. Even i was surprised finding out about the taiwanese fashion scene and how alot of indipendent and upcoming designers try something different with their clothing brands.
They may started out in a way where they tried to emulate more global trends, but i think nowadays they have become a brand of their own with alot of interesting styles and new ideas that designers here haven't thought of.
@This Is Antwon i could probably sent you 4k raw video files of my pair for you to edit, if you are interested in comparing them.
i have these and wear them often and i agree with most of your points. one thing i notice though is yours only has 1 H hook on each side when it should have 2 per leg! small point to help you strap up better in these
I have bought cargos from both Kin Supplies and GoopiMade since watching one of your vids, and both of them I am blown away with. The ones I got are not tech wear but quality of materials, manufacture and design are all fantastic. Many thanks for all the vids.
I have 2 Kin Supplies pants, they're really worth for that price range. The materials feels premium and the breathability is spot on.
Where could I buy Kin supplies stuff? It looks pretty cool, but I have no clue where to cop
@@elijahtorres9699 I think you could purchase them through their official website.
@@elijahtorres9699 I got from their site www.kinsupplies.net/ If you follow them on IG you will fiind out when they drop stuff. From my understanding Kin Supplies is an off shoot from Orbit Gear, which would explain the quality.
Amazing! Glad you had good experiences with both of them 🔥
it would be really cool if you would do reviews like this more often, i always don't know which cargos to buy
so, i bought these about a year ago as my first and currently only "techwear" item, I got them off amazon for about 60€ (bummer), I was simply uneducated and didn't really look much deeper than the pictures in the front. I checked a lot of drop shops for techwear and saw these reoccurring often enough to convince me to buy em, I decided for amazon, cause I knew I could trust them. There are still about 5-10 different versions of the exact same product, each at different prices, I thought for 60€, it cant possibly be a total scam, which it technically wasn't - still, I could have gotten them for half the price. In the end the product I got is exactly what you've got in your hands, just with a different brand on it. I still like wearing them, cause I'm not too focused on functional gear, I mostly like the style for its asteatics. Now I started to look for some real techwear stuff, I don't know if I will be buying the same type of product. This time maybe do some research into better options...
The looking of the first black cargo is cool, I like it :)
Just when I had given up hope, it's finally here!
Took my time!
GBA recommendation: The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap.
Really unique take on the Zelda formula, with a map to be (re)discovered through time.
Also Drill Dozer. Such a great game
Yessss Minish Cap is a highly underrated Zelda Game
Nike running pants are very nice most have DWR and the materials are a little water resistant and also they are breathable.
When talking performance, if you’d wear them when going to the gun range I can see them maybe wearing out quicker than pants from a company that sells cargos for our doors purposes and such but over all these paints are okay to be honest. I grabbed these pants last year from there Amazon store just because I was curious as to HOW cheap they were after watching this and to be honest these paints are pretty good and more durable than I expected. If you want something you can wear and hold stuff easily I recommend them, especially if you are short or average height. I’m 5,5 and I got the medium size and they fit well I can move around in every way without feeling constricted.
I noticed the Drifters in the back and got a pair two days after watching your video on it. 😂
Nice! literally wore mine today 🔥
6:14 He is literally at the edge of a irl snow and a plain minecraft biome
“Seals in the flavour” ..? That was hilarious and horrifying in equal measure. It’s now also one of my favourite lines, even though it put me off my sausage sarnie (which had Daddies sauce on it, of course)
Sorry to ruin the Daddies' special, but hope you can go and horrify your friends next time your legs get sweaty
@@ThisIsAntwon Hopefully that won’t happen. I’ve been watching your videos for 3-4 years now and I follow your advice on selecting technical pieces, so a big thanks for that 👍
Hey Antwon, I just saw a video talking about Titanium Dioxide clothes created by russians. Could you do a video on this issue? The potential for sports, tactical and "techwear" is huge. They say it's cheap, no need to wash, prevents odor... It sounds like a safe bet.
Why can’t we have best of both worlds?! Both esthetically pleasing and technically geared worth its $$$
We do. Technically geared means more expensive. There's just not enough interest in "techwear" to produce it in larger quantities for a cheaper price
alot of indonesian and especially taiwanese brands like orbit gear, kin supply, enshadower, pupil travel, reindee lusion, etc. etc. do exactly that. They wont use dryskin, etaproof and so on, because it would drive the price up too much, but you get techwear that still has a focus on good quality and funcionality, but no high end fabrics. The price depends on the piece, but most pants come in at 40-90$ and jacket sets you back about 150$. It is still alot more than any of that taobao dropshit, but qualitywise its absolutely on par with the price.
Mate! You might wanna do a video on the OrbitGear stuff! They have jackets and pants now❗️ 😁
So I've seen!
Those look dope ur trippn
Only thing wrong is the cuffs
GBA recommendations: Golden Sun and both Metroid Fusion and Zero Mission
Can you do a review of M-Tac's Aggressor Flex Cargo Pants? These seem to be a good budget brand with a lot of tech features.
Final Fantasy Tactics was always fun for me back in the day
ooo good call!
Any alternative or suggestions? The budget cargo has no option in this style iirc
i like that he’s still wearing the cheap necklace he bought from techwearstore
New background is cool
This is the kind of video you should've put out a long time ago. I like this and I like the way you talk about the pants, even if you hated them and would never wear them. I really like the style those cheaper brands offer, like pupil travel, nosucism, enshadower and others but I can't find the same style in other higher end techwear brands. Sometimes reindee lusion or some grailed thing from guerrilla group... Other mid tier brands recommended in this channel go in a different direction aesthetically... Maybe enfin leve, but they are way too price to build a whole wardrobe out of them
I always see Hoodstore selling decent Cargos but don't know if they're legit or a drop shipper cuz I can't find those styles on AE or Taobao.
It’s like a *forest* sometimes it makes me wonder how I keep from goin under
what are those trainers in the background?
Hi order these they havent came yet but I kinda their look they cost me 35 dollars but could you recommend some pants that I should buy next?
Thanks for the album advice man
Yeah they're not particularly nice to wear that's for sure
@@ThisIsAntwon very breathable 10/10
Yea I’ve got these as well and the cut is super annoying. I would much prefer these were made out of a different material that sacrificed the “water resistance” for comfort. Trying to move in these things is a pain in the ass.
Spend a bit more and look into pupil travel and reindee lusion for a decent budget option
Can you do a video on the Uniden x Reindee Lusion steven cargos 2.0? Would love to hear your thoughts on this piece
It’s the same pant as these just 5x as expensive. Water repellent but uncomfortable, and aesthetics first with lots of extra tacky details that make no sense
@@Yeeabpp Also they look more saggy, at least the original ones had an agressive sihouette. Plus the silver plated v-buckles look out of place IMO.
I was thinking of buying these yet I just realized that I probably own the WW2 airborne pants at 3:10 lol
Nice - sounds like you've got something cooler!
Check out the GBA version of "The Return of the King". So good and surprisingly in depth for a GBA game. I've probably played 500 hours and there is still stuff I haven't found or mastered
Never even heard of it! Thanks for the recommendation, I'll check it out
You should rank your sneaker collection🥾
I paid around the same, maybe a little less. Got it from taobao and its currently sitting in my agents warehouse waiting for me to get the rest of the products for shipping.
where did you get tabi socks? I recently bought a pair of tabi sneakers and I can't find any socks bigger than size 43
Maharishi has tabi socks in big sizes. At least they had them when I checked out the website last time
I see you rocking the dxxmlife shirt, how is the quality ?
DXXMLIFE always has some quality stuff
So i am really into these joggers,cargo,hoodies with straps,can you recommend me some good shop that sell strapped things,also whould be cool if the quality and price is good
helmut lang, raf simons, acronym
What and where is a "TaoBao" shop??? at 1:16 And what is your waist and inseam measurements?
These pants were my first entry into techwear back when I hadn't heard of techwear and was looking for something with a military ninja vibe. I still wear them, but really big and I wear them up around the knees with long socks or calf sleeves. I ended up getting a pair of Reindee Lusion's Steven Cargos and they're great!
same man but i grew out of mine tho, i used to wear them to school lmfao
would love for you to do a video on cattstac, or some of the other enshadower brands. Recently bought a pair of cattsac cargos and honestly? they super nice, would really recommend
Blacktailor is another dodgy retailer that re-stylised and inflates the price of taobao cargos
I'm pretty sure they sell these pants (with their own logo on of course)
they're rude too
Blacktailor need to be boycotted. They keep shoving their ads in my face and keep trying to tempt me lol. And the reviews heavily simp in their favour; you can find some negative reviews but not many.
@@Callsign_Ewok yeah it's really annoying I've been told the quality isn't even that good either
I need to know what those socks are!
Where's your pendant from king?
Pokemon Emerald is a classic. Opinions on uk streetwear brands (represent, summit) cargoes?
Yes! Already got Emerald 😎
Not heard of Summit but I'm not a big fan of Represent personally. Heard some bad stuff about their CS a while ago and a lot of their stuff is pretty similar to other brands. I remember they kinda just did imitation Fear of God stuff before
If I’m being honest they look cool for me but the straps on it kinda feels uncomfortable and if is water proof how you wash them
Mussolini called, he wants his Pants back.
look call me uncultured and whatnot but "daddys brown sauce" sounds sooo bad lmao
Better than daddy's white sauce 👀
My ones say land coambt group and I bought it from blacktailor. I still like them, and you're right about it fitting Asian body types better since I dont get that riding up the leg as much -I would like to get rig of the text, and was hoping for it to wash out, but alas, it is quite persistent.
Also, any recommendations on an actual version of these? since I still do like the design
Hay you tried ASRV? Are they any good?!
I've not personally but they seem OK - more sportswear-orientated than anything else imo
I was wondering if you had any affordable techwear cargo pants that you would recommend for someone that’s new to techwear
2nd hand nikelab / acg / tech pack stuff
reindee lusion is pretty good but they kinda suffer from a simular problem when it comes to breathability when you have your pants cuffs zipped down
I wait for some videos targeting techwear veterans.
I’m going to buy the $160 Holy Grails soon so I’m happy I don’t have to worry about less quality cheap cargos
Holy shit.
Instead you're getting the less quality expensive cargos?
@@Narvin69 there’s nothing low quality when it comes to Holy Grail, if u buy a product of there’s it’s guaranteed high quality
aye dude i own holy grail and they're purely aesthetic sides from the pockets your not getting any water resistance or shit like that but they defiantly are wearable and comfortable unlike the pants in this video imo just dont expect them to have extreme god tier quality
@@AmeOnDxm I’m looking for purely aesthetics
Whether they look good or not is irrelevant, because it's YOUR opinion. But thanks for the review on the quality.
to me personally anything that does not fulfill a technical function is a waste of material.
its sort of why i tend to be mega impressed by larping, while i am very little impressed by cosplay (outside of the actual ability to recreate a fantsay character in detail in real life, damn great craftsmanship). i just hate the idea of an adeptus astartes getting stabbed because his armor was made out of foam, wouldnt happen to you with a medieval larper. those guys wear actual armor and poke at each other with actual swords.
its the same for me with fake pockets and fake straps. sure it might look great, but if i cannot put anything inside a pocket, i dont want it
Seals in the flavor lol
which size is it please
What is the most comfortable ‘tech’ fabric for pants? In your opinion
He made a video on it for Enfin Lève pants. Personally I side with Antwon on this one that Schoeller Dryskin is the most comfortable however very expensive
Industrial Micro Twill
@@Ninjacob00 yeah saw that 👍
Is 70 to 100 a good price
I wish there was more affordable tech wear accessible for plus size ppl. I have a 52" hip on a good day. Come on man!
Tech wear is cringe so you've dodged a bullet there
Your face looks really nice and healthy-shiny today. What changed?
Hours in hair and makeup before filming 💅
(idk, but thanks!)
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have you seen the tik tok costco
techwear cargos?
I haven't but somehow I don't think I'm gonna like 'em
@@ThisIsAntwon lmao probably not
OH I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT THEY TURN INTO SHORTS 😩
I miss the old gorilla groop
I love the new GG, but for ppl who miss the 'old' Guerrilla Group: Nilmance still mostly goes in that direction
I have a pair of cheap tech wear cargos, can barely even jog in them, they don't stretch whatsoever and the stitching is horribad
That soundws awful D:
hell no!
Que talla es ese pantalón?
I personally pull my pants and underwear all the way down to my ankles when I use a urinal. Anyone who doesn’t is simply weak.
I personally sometimes buy techwear on taobao
Well it’s easy for me because I live in HK and study in UK
I mainly buy techwear in taobao because of its price. Sometimes it’s really cheap.
But one thing you need to know when u buy things in taobao (not only clothes) is to choose a good brand.
Buying stuff in taobao is not bad if you know what u doing like I buy a lot of stuff in taobao sometimes cheap sometimes expensive but it really comes to experience. Ofc there are bad stuff so does on any market I don’t think we should label everything taobao is bad. Like pupil travel for example . And also I got this GXG pants for like 12 quid. It isn’t full techwear but sort of a middle ground it got 2 pocket on right and 3 on left on the ankle and 2 on the back .
At first I thought the ankle pocket is for aesthetics but there is a buckle to close the pocket which is really helpful. I often put my AirPod there when I am playing basketball just to secure it.
If you dont want to pay much, just buy ranger pants and taper them yourself and you will have quality and look for 20 to 40 dollars...
More unique too!
Dxxmlife shirt?
proclub cargos are more comfortable to wear imo.
Anyone thinking about wasting their money on this taobao detritus should instead save for a more reputable product that looks good, feels comfortable, and is built to last.
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So basically, they're cosplay quality. They look to be only a mild step above that cheap Amazon retailer cosplay material that allows absolutely zero give when actually worn on the body. It's quite literally worse than H&M pants, so defeats the purpose of what techwear is actually meant to be.
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would it be fun if ant dressed like a roadman
WTF 1 North Face puffer jacket
Is it bad that I wear my black Dickies cargos around on the street? It's a bit of Tradecore lmfao
Hi. Does anyone have experience with techwear brand HolyGrail ? I'd like to buy some of their clothing but i don't want to be scamed or ripped off.
Avoid.
Just don't ever buy it, the straps may be an "main selling point" but in the end you may not like the way it looks on you with those two heavy straps.
@@Nerve__ Thank you.
@@WhatDaFurk Thank you.
As with the other replies heard some pretty mixed reviews in the past so I wouldn't bother personally
I dont like skinny cargos its not nice in the woods
I'm looking for a actual techwear joggers, does anyone know any good brands 🤔
I’d recommend ASRV. They make clothing for working out, but their joggers are awesome. Most of them run about $160 at the highest
Nike, Under Armour, basically every sportswear brand has some functional pants.
i wish techwear could be more affordable for people (but then again if it was it wouldnt be as small and unique as it is aswell as fast fashion companies would milk tf out of it)
I like techwear & your videos ate okay, but what fuq nut pays £500 for a sale pair of trousers… honestly
id rather spend 60-80$ on high quality "non techwear" skater/workwear/outdoorsey cargos
Yeah, and if you end up wanting that techwear fit you can just taper the pants you already have. Tapering isn’t hard at all and it can make going to thrift stores a treat. You could find the right size waist and a good material, taper it and there you go, perfect pants.
to bad real teach wear gear is way over price
?????????
As a male, I fucking hate those holes on pants where you're supposed to pee from wtf, I've always pulled down my pants
Haaaaaay I'm Asian that joke was offensive (jk)
Lmfao if u want the good pair I can send y’all a link I got em too their cream. Not these alfriceiden pants lmfao they’re a different brand
go on
1 size up on these and they'd look very acronym like wit those things at the bottom tbh...
*Land Ciambr Goiyu*
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