My dad bought a Patagonia jacket and he didn’t like the zipper. He called them, and got a new jacket of his choice under warranty at no extra charge. I believe that they paid for the shipping both ways too. They will also buy back your used clothes when you want to get rid of them.
It's true. I've used this policy. I'll pay the extra money for this alone. Nevermind they donates millions per year to protect public land I hunt and fish on.
@@bigbluemsp As far as I know, and I am quite likely wrong - none of Patagonia's major product lines are made in the US. They're usually made in Asia, albeit they seem to pay their workers a premium, and focus on worker rights compared to other brands. Searched and I can't see a single reference to Patagonia talking about being against guns, so that sounds like rubbish. They may be in favour of keeping guns out of the hands of the mentally ill, but aren't you? They're certainly a lefty brand, but lets keep our facts straight.
I'm a self employed carpenter/builder. No matter what I have spent on clothing I blow through it. I mostly just use second hand regular clothing than workwear. Also I think it is worth mentioning different people destroy the same items of clothing differently. So what works well for years on one person may be trash on another, despite its cost/reputation. Keep it up Carl!!!
Yep same I’ve wrecked clothing at all price points. Self employed I have to strike a balance where I’m looking decent every day. I have found image and they way you carry yourself including clothes you wear is linked more closely to your earnings than people will admit
I have a couple of gigs, stagehand/film tech where I’ll wear ‘workwear’ and commercial construction where clothes go to die so I just wear cheap Costco work pants and hi viz.
Your reviews are so great. Thank you! I’m a general contractor and live on a farm but am also an adventurer. So. I do find I switch out between my outdoor gear and my work gear depending on what I’m doing. I have lots of Patagucci and it can be tough but I’ve definitely moved toward more durable fabrics over the years. I recently spoiled myself with two items from Filson. Their short denim cruiser and this year their waxed canvas vest. If anyone on the job site knew I’d paid that much for a jean jacket I’d never hear the end of it but I’ll say both items have been absolutely outstanding snd put a smile on my face every time I beat the crap out of them.
After seeing your videos, I have purchased two Ferrier shirts and the hemp chore jacket. I am infatuated with them. The shirts are soft and incredibly comfortable from the first wearing. They feel light when wearing them, and you can tell from the fabric that they will last for years. The chore coat feels heavy when you put it on, but is so soft and comfortable and feels very light when wearing it. Amazing pockets. The color on the chore jacket is a beautiful golden hue. Fabulous customer service, also.
I just got a pair of the pants and I absolutely LOVE them! I have not been able to find to a good, comfortable everyday wear/work pant. Other popular brands just don’t have enough room in the thigh and with that said Patagonia nailed the pants. Thanks for the video.
I recently made the switch from Carhartt to Patagonia. What I found with my car hurts is that I had to buy multiple pairs to handle the wear and tear. The Patagonia‘s were pricier but I could wear them longer without having to replace them. So either you buy two pair of Carhart for almost 60 $70 or one pair of Patagonia‘s for $89. There’s a few other companies out there like true works that has begun to increase the price point for Workwear. By the way I’m a nurse and using Workwear allows for me to transition to riding my motorcycle every day to and from work. These fabrics have shown versatility for both jobs in a Harley Davidson lifestyle
When I wear out a set of clothes, I look for where the wear patterns are. The goal is to wear everything out evenly just like a proper alignment wears your tires evenly. If I notice that I keep blowing out the knees on my double front pants, I fix this by wearing knee pads. If I notice that I keep fraying the edges of my shirts and pants, I fix this by tucking my pants into my boots, and tucking in my shirt, and rolling up my sleeves. Sometimes, safety makes this hard to do, so I learned to sew, and I now add reinforcements where needed. They don’t look pretty, but they keep me safe, and make my clothes last much longer. If you can’t sew, I started out by riveting my fabrics together. You can use your old clothes as donors for parts. Some of my clothes look like a quilt because they’ve been fixed so many times.
I have a few shirts from Patagonia geared mostly for the outdoor enthusiast but when it comes to work wear I'm brand loyal Carhart. Growing up on a farm Carhart was what we got for Christmas as far as clothing went and I still wear Carhart to this day with no regrets.
I would highly recommend getting their Iron Forge Hooded Jacket and pairing it with the all-season hemp canvas vest, they pair together perfectly for really cold days and as a mechanic they have taken everything I could throw at them for the last 5 years and they are worn from fall to late spring pretty much daily. The zippers just started to wear out and Patagonia is replacing the free of charge. The lower back pockets is one of my favorite features.
Carhartt has the market dominance, at least here in Canada. I can basically be assured that anywhere I happen to be, I can get the Carhartt product I need, in the size I want. That being said, I've been extremely disappointed in Carhartt - their quality isn't what it use to be. As a welder/ironworker, I wear through them pretty hard - and both pant/bibs, the stitching has only lasted 2-3 weeks. That's not OK! I've luckily gotten refunds for that, although when it keeps on happening, its not worth it. I've gotten to the place where its back to company-issue coveralls. (pocket-book loves that) I am quite intrigued with hemp-blended fabric blends - my only hesitation about trying the Petagonia line is that its a hemp-cotton-poly blend. As a welder, I'm dubious of wearing anything poly-blend, while probably over-exaggerated, I have the back thought of melting poly when I see "poly-blend"
I discovered they'd made some changes when I bought some of their Synchilla pullovers to replace a few I'd had for over a decade. 'Knowing' my size, I place my order and was shocked when I discovered that I was swimming in the size that had previous been perfect. It all worked out because I swapped with my brother's pieces I'd also ordered; he preferred the looser fit and we all lived happily ever after. Still, comparing the same items in the same size made 10+ years apart really highlighted that evolution.
Very happy I subscribed, you continue to put out very good material. My suggestion for a video topic is flame resistant workwear like Tyndale, Carhartt Fr and the likes. Thanks
Kinda Cool yeah, Tyndale makes some versa fit jeans at 12 oz which aren’t bad. My go-to in the summer are the 8 oz canvas khakis. I wear their 14.75 jeans in the winter, perfect
Great video again! I really appreciate all of the effort you’re putting into brands that a lot of younger individuals like myself are more familiar with. I still do love your traditional favorites too. Would you consider an update video to this in say ~ 6 ~ months? Keep up the excellent content
Hey Carl great video brother, I wear hemp quite often and I love it a lot! It’s very durable breathable and even anti bacterial. You should definitely purchase more clothes made of hemp you’ll love it as well man
You should look into the warranty. Patagonia offers lifetime warranty on all of their outdoor products, which is in line with their sustainability focus. If that extends to the workwear line that could offset the higher price.
First great video second I've been hoping you'd do a general review of Patagonia's workwear for a while no and found this very informative I'm definitely going to pull the trigger on at least one farrier shirt because I trust your opinion
Hey Carl, could you maybe adjust the lighting so it lights up your entire face? I think that would make you look better. I agree with you on Patagonia tho, their prices are very high and I don't really see a reason to go from Carharty to them.
I’ve had two pairs of hemp jeans and I wore them both out because they were so comfortable. I wish more companies made clothes out of hemp. It’s so much softer than cotton and is more durable. I’d love to snag that jacket.
Do the pants shirk at all when you washed them? Did you use cold water and air dry? I really like the way the look. I tear pants up fast, bought a pair of cinch jeans. Wore them twice and ripped a hole in the butt…
@@1dyepaint I washed those pants like normal. Washed In cold or hot water and threw them in the dryer once a week. The 80% hemp jeans didn’t shrink and only wore out after 5years of almost everyday wear.
Great informative video! Searching for the farrier shirt now. Aussie brand Rip-curl used to do hemp shirts and they were hard to kill. You’re right about pricing: I’d baulk at wearing some of this stuff for rough work and tend to keep it for casual wear. Edit: just looked and that’d be a nope at $150 here. Can’t see the value apart from the label. They’d need to be hand-tailored by commission to the crowned heads of Europe for that sort of dough.
$150 is too much for a shirt that will last the rest of your life/career, and if not, they replace it with no questions asked? Alrighty then... no comment
Great Video, agree with you on the price point. The quality is very good, ive had my Patagoina hemp vest for a year and although it is for casual use it is still in mint condition. Their Hemp baseball hats are also very very good.
I skidded down the asphalt at 25mph on my back wearing a Patagonia polyester fleece after a skateboarding accident. It showed no signs of wear. Not a thread was damaged. I wore that sweater every day, 9 months a year, for 4 years, and it still looks brand new. They use ykk zippers too. Wal-Mart clothes will work; but for how long?
I use the knee pad opening all the time. And patagonia has carhartt beat because they have a consistent 4" opening at the knees vs. carhartt where one side might be 2" and the other side is 1 ", and these are the made in the USA carhartts too. Patagonia did offer a made in usa denim jean and chore coat too, seems like they stopped carrying them though. I picked up 4 pairs of the jeans and jacket on sale. The fit on every pair was exactly the same. I made my own custom cut knee pads out of an old thermarest pad I didn't use anymore.
I feel like a lot of guys get stuck in the cowboy mentality of buying one set of clothes for the season. Sometimes, you do need tougher clothes, but a lot of the time you can get away with wearing lighter clothes that feel more like pajamas. Keep blowing out your knees on your pants? Wear knee pads. Keep rubbing a hole in the shoulders of your shirts? Use a creeper. There are the mechanics who wear heavy leather steel toe boots all day, and there are the mechanics who wear tennis shoes. Are you a tank or a scout? Do you like wearing a suit of armor all day, or would you rather wear something more breathable and light weight? I would rather spend extra on something that weighs less, even if it doesn’t last as long; I found this out backpacking. An ounce in the morning is a pound at sunset. Getting up from under a car a hundred times a day takes a toll on your body. Invest in yourself.
I agree their price will and is the biggest factor. Even where I work Carhartt isn’t quite as popular as it used to be since their price seems to be getting higher as time goes on. I’m seeing a lot more less expensive brands ex. Dickie’s, Berne, Red Kap, Riggs because people don’t want to spend a fortune on something that’ll get shredded, regardless if it has little handy features.
@@adtemporary69 idk, I’ve been buying lots of Wrangler Riggs clothing the last couple of years for my job on the railway doing bridge maintenance & repair and they hold up incredibly good, and quite less expensive as Patagonia and carhartt. You do get what you pay for, and with Wrangler Riggs I pay for durable quality work clothes that are definitely on par with carhartt and definitely Patagonia
I feel like Patagonia is giving a couple more options or workwear because a lot of workwear is kinda designed for rural individuals and I think they are making this for people who don’t want the rural worker stigma about wearing brands like Carhartt and Dickies. ( I am personally a fan of Carhartt but I know some people who prefer the look of something more hiking inspired and care about the environment) love if you could like or respond I subscribed today and love your videos.
Another great video and honest review Carl. 👍 I was considering a Carharrt chore coat for the autumn / winter but this has got me thinking about Patagonia’s offering.
I love these pants and the 5 pocket ones, too. Once I figured out the sizing, they are my favorites, by far. The quality and consistency in sizing is significantly better than Carhart or Dickies, and the durability has been twice what I’ve gotten out of Carhart. Turned out to be worth the money to me. I’ve added a couple pairs of the Duluth firehose flex pants to my rotation and am curious to see how they last in comparison. Keep up the good work.
@@richeyrich2203 They're holding up okay. I find that I don't wear them as often as the Patagonias, because I don't like the fit or the feel as much. On the plus side, they do have the more conventional pockets, which is nice, and the stretch in the fabric has its moments. Surprisingly, the Duluth pants are more prone to staining than the hemp Patagonias. I have two colleagues who have very strong negative opinions on the Duluth pants. Much stronger than my own. They argue that they are way too expensive for their durability, and can be outworn by Dickies or Key for half the cost. Considering that they are basically the same price, I'll probably buy more Patagonias when I need to replace some.
The Patagonia chore coat is amazing especially for bigger people like myself I’m at 6 4’ and I only needed a xl and it needed to shrink lol and it’s beyond soft already feels broken in
Work on concrete screwing base cabinets together and you'll DEFINITELY slip a kneepad in that sucker. Got it because I HATE those straps always dig into back of your legs wearing shorts or jack up your pants and are VERY uncomfortable. Patagonia is VERY nice and comfortable. Definitely worth the $. Can't really put a price on to soft feel and comfort you get compared to slightly similar priced Carhartt double knee pants that are $60. Can find the Patagonia for around that sometimes.
90% of clothes on the market will allow you to climb Mt. Everest. But, I do feel more comfortable wearing Patagonia because it fits my body better. I have found that comfortable clothes give me more energy through the day, and make me less likely to throw a wrench through a window.
Also they have a repair policy so you can send in or if you have a store near you take the item in and they will repair it. It’s an investment in clothing instead of just a one time price.
Looks good, I might try a shirt. I tried Taylor Stitch Chore pants in the boss duck, I love them but not sure how much stress they’ll take. The double knee on those come up higher than Patagonia’s. Thanks again Carl.
Cool review. I wonder, if they address the issues you raised and develop a following, whether they'll be able to build an argument for price per wear. I train jiu jitsu and, while I wear the Dickies/Carhartt level gi, the guys who own hemp gis definitely wear them more often and get a ton of use from them. Hemp is not nearly as color fast as cotton though so I imagine these will look and feel like they have been broken in for years within a few washings.
I think the price might be acceptable if you account for the lifetime warranty and make use of it. After reading through the warranty text from Patagonia I noticed that certain types of damages (like oil stains) might not be covered while rubbing off or tears can be covered. If you play your cards right you might actually get 4 pair of pants in the end xD
Their denim jacket is very nice jacket and it’s made in the US which is the main reason I bought it. It does run big like the other stuff they have I usually wear and xxl but I bought a xl and still had to run it through the dryer so far been a great jacket
I have knee pads in my double knee carhartts. The neoprene set from Duluth Trading is my favorite. They stay in through the wash. I guess they stay in for the life of the pants because it hasn’t caused any propblems and I don’t see a need to take them out.
Your evaluation of the pants was spot on. I've been wearing double front Carhartts for 40 years, so that's how I compare. The Patagonias are very comfortable, but the year pocket is weird, and the thighs aren't double. Otherwise they're great. I haven't used mine enough to know about the wear. If I'm going to trash my pants, I'll grab one of my numerous old pairs of Carhartts.
The problem is carhartt quality. It has steadily gone down over the past 10 years. You have to try on everything and depending on which country it was made in, I wear anything from a medium to x large.
Hard market to crack. I accidentaly cut a pair of Duluth Firehose pants with an angle grinder. Seven years of hard wear later and that tear is still the same size.
I wore Carhartt bibs all year round for a decade. Depending on the job at hand, most guys can get away with lighter clothing, and this is where I feel like the “sports car” technical brands shine. My Carhartt jacket and bibs weigh 10lbs, clean and dry. When I’m not in the thorns, or around abrasives like brick block, I like to wear lighter clothes. I used to wear Carhartt’s working on cars, but I switched to a lighter weight fabric, and I am less tired at the end of the day. Some guys have to wear thick duck for their job, but for you overkill guys wearing Carhartt’s as a framer or a machine operator, give lighter clothes a chance. I saved a lot of money early on by buying my pants at the goodwill. I don’t feel so bad tearing up a pair of pants that only cost me $5.
I was interested in this line because it’s hemp which is just better cotton in my opinion but it also uses a polyester blend which sucks. I can’t wear synthetics cause I’m a welder. I wish they just made it a hemp and cotton blend instead
I would appreciate a segment of all natural work wear, as a welder natural fibers are required due to the fact that it burns instead of melts. Other then that I found a company that makes some cool pants I'm hoping to try called prison blues, there a company in Oregon and all the stuff is made by inmates working towards a second chance at life, I think you would really appreciate there stuff
The reason I like Carhartt is because of the fit. In relaxed fit Large Tall fits me great. That’s all I but is Large tall relaxed fit. Patagonia doesn’t have tall sizes. I usually can’t wear an XL because it doesn’t fit right. I need 36 inches sleeve and torso length, 44 inch chest. According to Patagonia work chart large is too short and XL will too big in the chest. That’s why Carhartt works for me best
The Patagonia price is for a niche market who is willing to pay it. I don’t think they’re going for the every day bread and butter construction worker so much as the working class among their current following and whatever share of the Venn diagram they can snatch outward from there. If it’s more comfortable day to day one might pay the premium if all else is pretty close to equal. If they somehow end up being reviewed as even more durable AND more comfortable they’ll have a market share for sure.
@CarlMurawski what phone did you slide into that pocket? Also in that past few years I have been seeing some guys in our trade slide in some foam knee pads in their double fronts.
I wore my gortex Arc'teryx jacket on the job getting used a lot and taking a beating for about a decade before it delaminated and lost it's waterproof capabilities. $400 well spent IMO.
Ive worked with several guys over the years that had the kneepads stuck in their Carhartts, it was never for me though. Have you tried 1620 workwear yet? Im onto two pairs of their pants now, made in the USA and of Cordura. Im also one of the weird dudes on site in the nice wool fitted clothes, if you arent "trade sized" a lot of these boxier shaped clothes just end up chafing all day
Any product you purchase from Patagonia has what they call an iron clad guarantee warranty on all their products (besides underwear and base layers) Iron clad guarantee says we guarantee everything we make. If you are not satisfied with one of our products at the time you receive it, or if one of our products does not perform to your satisfaction, return it to the store you bought it from or to Patagonia for a repair, replacement or refund. Damage due to wear and tear will be repaired at a reasonable charge. From experience I have purchased a pair of pants use them for x amount send them back for repairs or if they are no longer functioning properly you send them back and they will send you a brand new pair of equal value. Does any workwear company have a similar guarantee on their products that Patagonia does?
Just got my noninsulated overall bibs, your right in that they fit big I’m 5,11” I didn’t think I’d need to buy a short. Waist fits about the same as they’re other clothes. I go through two pairs a year hopefully they hold up! Cause I love the Patagonia line
Great reviews 👍 I think Patagonia will sell to their fans, most of whom are poseurs. And like Fjallraven, whilst there are much cheaper alternatives that are less expensive and do the job as well or better than cheaper alternatives, (and like watches) if you can afford something different, crack on.
Patagonia has become my go to, YES sizing is can be a bit extra generous, but overall I have been pleased with every item i have gotten and their warranty is great!
I’m all for the hemp, the planet, and the quality but I’m 130 lbs so I know I’ll swim in any of this new line. My best recourse was a M's Long-Sleeved Workwear Shirt from years back found on Worn Wear. It should be excellent
Carl Murawski Daniel Sheehan has great style but the pricing is sometimes ridiculous. Wait for sales and get his clothes & accessories for cheap. (He is really bad with pricing and discounts aka he goes waaayyy too far both ways) His leather work is pretty good I own many (9) pieces. His henly shirts have good hardware but are often thin. I have one made to measure shirt and have ordered a vest. The shirt is nice takes a while to get. None of the shirts seem like workwear so expect quicker wear. His pants are not made by him its just KATO so buy them from a better distributor. Thats all I know hope this helps bro!
@@gibbysplendid3725 thanks for reply. Yes I just ordered a couple of items during the labour day sale. That was 85%percent off , not messing around with any 15% off here. I never got the feeling it was work wear, but show off your work out wear.
Great review. I tried some of these on in the store and didn’t much care for them. They seemed to be made for posers, the kind of guy who drives a vintage Land Rover because he has a “farm”, otherwise known as a tax dodge. I much prefer LC King and their Pointer brand if I want to be cool. They are American made, high quality, and a family owned business. I’m not connected with them at all except as a customer.
Patagonia has a lifetime warranty and will buy back your clothes if you don’t like them. But, the lack of a hammer loop on the pants keeps me a Carhartt pant user.
You get what you pay for,ive had U.S.A wigwam socks for over 20 years and still haven't worn them out and i weigh 250.lets make AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.M 💯%🇺🇸
My dad bought a Patagonia jacket and he didn’t like the zipper. He called them, and got a new jacket of his choice under warranty at no extra charge. I believe that they paid for the shipping both ways too. They will also buy back your used clothes when you want to get rid of them.
That's good
That's exceptional service ;D
Where Patagonia has the competition beat is their lifetime warranty on all of their products. No questions asked they will repair or replace the item
It's true. I've used this policy. I'll pay the extra money for this alone. Nevermind they donates millions per year to protect public land I hunt and fish on.
Agreed. You save money in the long run by buying Patagonia.
Patagonia and Darn Tough socks, a match made in heaven.
Good to know!
Not all their products. I know they don’t cover the men’s baggy shorts. Pretty much anything with an elastic waist band
Patagonia also makes Tactical shirts for the U.S. Military, they just don't like to advertise that fact.
They don't make it known because it's 1 not made here and 2 they're well known anti firearms company. Hippie Headshop clothing company
@@bigbluemsp As far as I know, and I am quite likely wrong - none of Patagonia's major product lines are made in the US. They're usually made in Asia, albeit they seem to pay their workers a premium, and focus on worker rights compared to other brands. Searched and I can't see a single reference to Patagonia talking about being against guns, so that sounds like rubbish. They may be in favour of keeping guns out of the hands of the mentally ill, but aren't you?
They're certainly a lefty brand, but lets keep our facts straight.
@@bigbluemsp "they're well known anti firearms company"... Care to provide ANY source to back up this claim, or are you just talking out your ass?
I have yet to see any lol
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I'm a self employed carpenter/builder. No matter what I have spent on clothing I blow through it. I mostly just use second hand regular clothing than workwear. Also I think it is worth mentioning different people destroy the same items of clothing differently. So what works well for years on one person may be trash on another, despite its cost/reputation.
Keep it up Carl!!!
I hear that! Used to be in the business and finally yielded to the inevitable and just bought cheap and chucked it when worn.
Yep same I’ve wrecked clothing at all price points. Self employed I have to strike a balance where I’m looking decent every day. I have found image and they way you carry yourself including clothes you wear is linked more closely to your earnings than people will admit
You would probably be well suited for Patagonias lifetime fix or replace guarentee
I have a couple of gigs, stagehand/film tech where I’ll wear ‘workwear’ and commercial construction where clothes go to die so I just wear cheap Costco work pants and hi viz.
Your reviews are so great. Thank you! I’m a general contractor and live on a farm but am also an adventurer. So. I do find I switch out between my outdoor gear and my work gear depending on what I’m doing. I have lots of Patagucci and it can be tough but I’ve definitely moved toward more durable fabrics over the years.
I recently spoiled myself with two items from Filson. Their short denim cruiser and this year their waxed canvas vest. If anyone on the job site knew I’d paid that much for a jean jacket I’d never hear the end of it but I’ll say both items have been absolutely outstanding snd put a smile on my face every time I beat the crap out of them.
After seeing your videos, I have purchased two Ferrier shirts and the hemp chore jacket. I am infatuated with them. The shirts are soft and incredibly comfortable from the first wearing. They feel light when wearing them, and you can tell from the fabric that they will last for years. The chore coat feels heavy when you put it on, but is so soft and comfortable and feels very light when wearing it. Amazing pockets. The color on the chore jacket is a beautiful golden hue. Fabulous customer service, also.
I love the unique combination of durability and softness. You’ve got me beat on shirt though! I’m up to four so far.
I just got a pair of the pants and I absolutely LOVE them! I have not been able to find to a good, comfortable everyday wear/work pant. Other popular brands just don’t have enough room in the thigh and with that said Patagonia nailed the pants. Thanks for the video.
I recently made the switch from Carhartt to Patagonia. What I found with my car hurts is that I had to buy multiple pairs to handle the wear and tear. The Patagonia‘s were pricier but I could wear them longer without having to replace them. So either you buy two pair of Carhart for almost 60 $70 or one pair of Patagonia‘s for $89. There’s a few other companies out there like true works that has begun to increase the price point for Workwear. By the way I’m a nurse and using Workwear allows for me to transition to riding my motorcycle every day to and from work. These fabrics have shown versatility for both jobs in a Harley Davidson lifestyle
When I wear out a set of clothes, I look for where the wear patterns are. The goal is to wear everything out evenly just like a proper alignment wears your tires evenly. If I notice that I keep blowing out the knees on my double front pants, I fix this by wearing knee pads. If I notice that I keep fraying the edges of my shirts and pants, I fix this by tucking my pants into my boots, and tucking in my shirt, and rolling up my sleeves. Sometimes, safety makes this hard to do, so I learned to sew, and I now add reinforcements where needed. They don’t look pretty, but they keep me safe, and make my clothes last much longer. If you can’t sew, I started out by riveting my fabrics together. You can use your old clothes as donors for parts. Some of my clothes look like a quilt because they’ve been fixed so many times.
I didn't even know Patagonia made work wear. The more you know! Great content btw eh?
I have a few shirts from Patagonia geared mostly for the outdoor enthusiast but when it comes to work wear I'm brand loyal Carhart. Growing up on a farm Carhart was what we got for Christmas as far as clothing went and I still wear Carhart to this day with no regrets.
I would highly recommend getting their Iron Forge Hooded Jacket and pairing it with the all-season hemp canvas vest, they pair together perfectly for really cold days and as a mechanic they have taken everything I could throw at them for the last 5 years and they are worn from fall to late spring pretty much daily. The zippers just started to wear out and Patagonia is replacing the free of charge. The lower back pockets is one of my favorite features.
Absolutely great video. They sound and visual quality was amazing and his knowledge and research is spot on. Awesome video !
Carhartt has the market dominance, at least here in Canada. I can basically be assured that anywhere I happen to be, I can get the Carhartt product I need, in the size I want.
That being said, I've been extremely disappointed in Carhartt - their quality isn't what it use to be. As a welder/ironworker, I wear through them pretty hard - and both pant/bibs, the stitching has only lasted 2-3 weeks. That's not OK! I've luckily gotten refunds for that, although when it keeps on happening, its not worth it. I've gotten to the place where its back to company-issue coveralls.
(pocket-book loves that)
I am quite intrigued with hemp-blended fabric blends - my only hesitation about trying the Petagonia line is that its a hemp-cotton-poly blend. As a welder, I'm dubious of wearing anything poly-blend, while probably over-exaggerated, I have the back thought of melting poly when I see "poly-blend"
Patagonia sizing has been generous for years. Everything is basically 1/2 a size larger than the tag says.
I discovered they'd made some changes when I bought some of their Synchilla pullovers to replace a few I'd had for over a decade. 'Knowing' my size, I place my order and was shocked when I discovered that I was swimming in the size that had previous been perfect. It all worked out because I swapped with my brother's pieces I'd also ordered; he preferred the looser fit and we all lived happily ever after. Still, comparing the same items in the same size made 10+ years apart really highlighted that evolution.
Very happy I subscribed, you continue to put out very good material.
My suggestion for a video topic is flame resistant workwear like Tyndale, Carhartt Fr and the likes. Thanks
Thank you very much! Those FR duds are all over the place working with linemen and electricians all day.
Yea fr jeans a pain because IMO there are hot in the summer and uncomfortable.
Kinda Cool yeah, Tyndale makes some versa fit jeans at 12 oz which aren’t bad. My go-to in the summer are the 8 oz canvas khakis. I wear their 14.75 jeans in the winter, perfect
Great video again! I really appreciate all of the effort you’re putting into brands that a lot of younger individuals like myself are more familiar with. I still do love your traditional favorites too. Would you consider an update video to this in say ~ 6 ~ months? Keep up the excellent content
Hey Carl great video brother, I wear hemp quite often and I love it a lot! It’s very durable breathable and even anti bacterial. You should definitely purchase more clothes made of hemp you’ll love it as well man
Thanks again. Another Patagonia Workwear I'd like to watch is a review of the long and short sleeved shop shirts.
I’m a commercial electrician and I definitely use the Carhartt knee pads for my double front Carhartt pants.
You should look into the warranty. Patagonia offers lifetime warranty on all of their outdoor products, which is in line with their sustainability focus. If that extends to the workwear line that could offset the higher price.
I love having knee pads in my Patagonia pants. Highly recommended for anyone!
I'm a loyal Duluth fan but the chore coat you showcased looked pretty decent for fall or spring wear.
Love everything about that shirt!! Looks awesome
First great video second I've been hoping you'd do a general review of Patagonia's workwear for a while no and found this very informative I'm definitely going to pull the trigger on at least one farrier shirt because I trust your opinion
I have the chore coat, too. Love it. I had my tailor add a zipper to it, and now it's my go-to for any sort of outdoor stuff.
Hey Carl, could you maybe adjust the lighting so it lights up your entire face? I think that would make you look better.
I agree with you on Patagonia tho, their prices are very high and I don't really see a reason to go from Carharty to them.
I’ve had two pairs of hemp jeans and I wore them both out because they were so comfortable. I wish more companies made clothes out of hemp. It’s so much softer than cotton and is more durable. I’d love to snag that jacket.
Do the pants shirk at all when you washed them? Did you use cold water and air dry? I really like the way the look. I tear pants up fast, bought a pair of cinch jeans. Wore them twice and ripped a hole in the butt…
@@1dyepaint I washed those pants like normal. Washed In cold or hot water and threw them in the dryer once a week. The 80% hemp jeans didn’t shrink and only wore out after 5years of almost everyday wear.
Great informative video! Searching for the farrier shirt now. Aussie brand Rip-curl used to do hemp shirts and they were hard to kill. You’re right about pricing: I’d baulk at wearing some of this stuff for rough work and tend to keep it for casual wear.
Edit: just looked and that’d be a nope at $150 here. Can’t see the value apart from the label. They’d need to be hand-tailored by commission to the crowned heads of Europe for that sort of dough.
$150 is too much for a shirt that will last the rest of your life/career, and if not, they replace it with no questions asked? Alrighty then... no comment
It cost a bit extra to get a lifetime guarantee that the company actually upholds.
PLEASE do a review on their hemp canvas work vest. There’s nothing on TH-cam about it, aside from the product ad from Patagonia. :/
Great Video, agree with you on the price point. The quality is very good, ive had my Patagoina hemp vest for a year and although it is for casual use it is still in mint condition. Their Hemp baseball hats are also very very good.
Once again, great review my man!
I skidded down the asphalt at 25mph on my back wearing a Patagonia polyester fleece after a skateboarding accident. It showed no signs of wear. Not a thread was damaged. I wore that sweater every day, 9 months a year, for 4 years, and it still looks brand new. They use ykk zippers too. Wal-Mart clothes will work; but for how long?
would actually be good to test that question.
I use the knee pad opening all the time. And patagonia has carhartt beat because they have a consistent 4" opening at the knees vs. carhartt where one side might be 2" and the other side is 1 ", and these are the made in the USA carhartts too. Patagonia did offer a made in usa denim jean and chore coat too, seems like they stopped carrying them though. I picked up 4 pairs of the jeans and jacket on sale. The fit on every pair was exactly the same. I made my own custom cut knee pads out of an old thermarest pad I didn't use anymore.
I feel like a lot of guys get stuck in the cowboy mentality of buying one set of clothes for the season. Sometimes, you do need tougher clothes, but a lot of the time you can get away with wearing lighter clothes that feel more like pajamas. Keep blowing out your knees on your pants? Wear knee pads. Keep rubbing a hole in the shoulders of your shirts? Use a creeper. There are the mechanics who wear heavy leather steel toe boots all day, and there are the mechanics who wear tennis shoes. Are you a tank or a scout? Do you like wearing a suit of armor all day, or would you rather wear something more breathable and light weight? I would rather spend extra on something that weighs less, even if it doesn’t last as long; I found this out backpacking. An ounce in the morning is a pound at sunset. Getting up from under a car a hundred times a day takes a toll on your body. Invest in yourself.
I agree their price will and is the biggest factor. Even where I work Carhartt isn’t quite as popular as it used to be since their price seems to be getting higher as time goes on. I’m seeing a lot more less expensive brands ex. Dickie’s, Berne, Red Kap, Riggs because people don’t want to spend a fortune on something that’ll get shredded, regardless if it has little handy features.
Get what you pay for. These will last longer than two pair of Riggs wranglers. I know because I have both 😂
@@adtemporary69 idk, I’ve been buying lots of Wrangler Riggs clothing the last couple of years for my job on the railway doing bridge maintenance & repair and they hold up incredibly good, and quite less expensive as Patagonia and carhartt. You do get what you pay for, and with Wrangler Riggs I pay for durable quality work clothes that are definitely on par with carhartt and definitely Patagonia
I feel like Patagonia is giving a couple more options or workwear because a lot of workwear is kinda designed for rural individuals and I think they are making this for people who don’t want the rural worker stigma about wearing brands like Carhartt and Dickies. ( I am personally a fan of Carhartt but I know some people who prefer the look of something more hiking inspired and care about the environment) love if you could like or respond I subscribed today and love your videos.
When I studied in the US between 98-2000 I bought a Patagonia Parka for my dad in Argentina. He still has it, looks almost like new.
Another great video and honest review Carl. 👍
I was considering a Carharrt chore coat for the autumn / winter but this has got me thinking about Patagonia’s offering.
It's more like their workwear is well planned and minimal, so less to fail
Also the pants are the bomb
Yes Patagonia looks and seems nice but is it designed for the job site? I’m talking digging ditches, rebar, slinging stuff on your shoulder?
I love these pants and the 5 pocket ones, too. Once I figured out the sizing, they are my favorites, by far. The quality and consistency in sizing is significantly better than Carhart or Dickies, and the durability has been twice what I’ve gotten out of Carhart. Turned out to be worth the money to me. I’ve added a couple pairs of the Duluth firehose flex pants to my rotation and am curious to see how they last in comparison.
Keep up the good work.
How have the deluth worn?
@@richeyrich2203 They're holding up okay. I find that I don't wear them as often as the Patagonias, because I don't like the fit or the feel as much. On the plus side, they do have the more conventional pockets, which is nice, and the stretch in the fabric has its moments. Surprisingly, the Duluth pants are more prone to staining than the hemp Patagonias.
I have two colleagues who have very strong negative opinions on the Duluth pants. Much stronger than my own. They argue that they are way too expensive for their durability, and can be outworn by Dickies or Key for half the cost.
Considering that they are basically the same price, I'll probably buy more Patagonias when I need to replace some.
Finally I got my chore coat in black and in L, when I usually wear everything in XL. Feel and fit is great. Thanks for the advice.
The Patagonia chore coat is amazing especially for bigger people like myself I’m at 6 4’ and I only needed a xl and it needed to shrink lol and it’s beyond soft already feels broken in
Work on concrete screwing base cabinets together and you'll DEFINITELY slip a kneepad in that sucker. Got it because I HATE those straps always dig into back of your legs wearing shorts or jack up your pants and are VERY uncomfortable.
Patagonia is VERY nice and comfortable. Definitely worth the $. Can't really put a price on to soft feel and comfort you get compared to slightly similar priced Carhartt double knee pants that are $60. Can find the Patagonia for around that sometimes.
90% of clothes on the market will allow you to climb Mt. Everest. But, I do feel more comfortable wearing Patagonia because it fits my body better. I have found that comfortable clothes give me more energy through the day, and make me less likely to throw a wrench through a window.
Also they have a repair policy so you can send in or if you have a store near you take the item in and they will repair it. It’s an investment in clothing instead of just a one time price.
Looks good, I might try a shirt. I tried Taylor Stitch Chore pants in the boss duck, I love them but not sure how much stress they’ll take. The double knee on those come up higher than Patagonia’s. Thanks again Carl.
Cool review. I wonder, if they address the issues you raised and develop a following, whether they'll be able to build an argument for price per wear.
I train jiu jitsu and, while I wear the Dickies/Carhartt level gi, the guys who own hemp gis definitely wear them more often and get a ton of use from them. Hemp is not nearly as color fast as cotton though so I imagine these will look and feel like they have been broken in for years within a few washings.
Looks great. Keep up the good work bro. Thanks.
The work shirt is fantastic but Patagonia seem to have discontinued it in the U.K. I've got the brown one but wanted to get a black one !
I think the price might be acceptable if you account for the lifetime warranty and make use of it. After reading through the warranty text from Patagonia I noticed that certain types of damages (like oil stains) might not be covered while rubbing off or tears can be covered. If you play your cards right you might actually get 4 pair of pants in the end xD
double front pants don’t match any knee pads I’ve found, but flexible foam board or egg crate material cut to size works great in there
Their denim jacket is very nice jacket and it’s made in the US which is the main reason I bought it. It does run big like the other stuff they have I usually wear and xxl but I bought a xl and still had to run it through the dryer so far been a great jacket
I have knee pads in my double knee carhartts. The neoprene set from Duluth Trading is my favorite. They stay in through the wash. I guess they stay in for the life of the pants because it hasn’t caused any propblems and I don’t see a need to take them out.
Your evaluation of the pants was spot on. I've been wearing double front Carhartts for 40 years, so that's how I compare. The Patagonias are very comfortable, but the year pocket is weird, and the thighs aren't double. Otherwise they're great. I haven't used mine enough to know about the wear. If I'm going to trash my pants, I'll grab one of my numerous old pairs of Carhartts.
Maybe you could do a show on quality belts (dress/regular and/or work belts)
Hanks amish belts
The problem is carhartt quality. It has steadily gone down over the past 10 years. You have to try on everything and depending on which country it was made in, I wear anything from a medium to x large.
Hard market to crack. I accidentaly cut a pair of Duluth Firehose pants with an angle grinder. Seven years of hard wear later and that tear is still the same size.
I wore Carhartt bibs all year round for a decade. Depending on the job at hand, most guys can get away with lighter clothing, and this is where I feel like the “sports car” technical brands shine. My Carhartt jacket and bibs weigh 10lbs, clean and dry. When I’m not in the thorns, or around abrasives like brick block, I like to wear lighter clothes. I used to wear Carhartt’s working on cars, but I switched to a lighter weight fabric, and I am less tired at the end of the day. Some guys have to wear thick duck for their job, but for you overkill guys wearing Carhartt’s as a framer or a machine operator, give lighter clothes a chance. I saved a lot of money early on by buying my pants at the goodwill. I don’t feel so bad tearing up a pair of pants that only cost me $5.
I buy the double knees specifically for articulated knee pads. I wear the knee pads all day every day
I bought three of their shirt recently they feel great
I wish the pants had the double knee that comes all the way up. as a welder having sparks spraying around having that extra layer of protection
I was interested in this line because it’s hemp which is just better cotton in my opinion but it also uses a polyester blend which sucks. I can’t wear synthetics cause I’m a welder. I wish they just made it a hemp and cotton blend instead
Has the pricing changed, cuz you keep saying it's expensive, but last time I checked, the pricing is comparable with Carhartt actually.
It's very interesting comment. Are there the pants also oversized?
I would appreciate a segment of all natural work wear, as a welder natural fibers are required due to the fact that it burns instead of melts. Other then that I found a company that makes some cool pants I'm hoping to try called prison blues, there a company in Oregon and all the stuff is made by inmates working towards a second chance at life, I think you would really appreciate there stuff
My Patagonia gear rocks
Except for the socks
I’ve owned a hemp bag for about 20 years
The reason I like Carhartt is because of the fit. In relaxed fit Large Tall fits me great. That’s all I but is Large tall relaxed fit. Patagonia doesn’t have tall sizes. I usually can’t wear an XL because it doesn’t fit right. I need 36 inches sleeve and torso length, 44 inch chest. According to Patagonia work chart large is too short and XL will too big in the chest. That’s why Carhartt works for me best
I'm glad I postponed my shoelace shopping for this!
The Patagonia price is for a niche market who is willing to pay it. I don’t think they’re going for the every day bread and butter construction worker so much as the working class among their current following and whatever share of the Venn diagram they can snatch outward from there.
If it’s more comfortable day to day one might pay the premium if all else is pretty close to equal. If they somehow end up being reviewed as even more durable AND more comfortable they’ll have a market share for sure.
@CarlMurawski what phone did you slide into that pocket? Also in that past few years I have been seeing some guys in our trade slide in some foam knee pads in their double fronts.
Great review Carl
I wore my gortex Arc'teryx jacket on the job getting used a lot and taking a beating for about a decade before it delaminated and lost it's waterproof capabilities. $400 well spent IMO.
Ive worked with several guys over the years that had the kneepads stuck in their Carhartts, it was never for me though. Have you tried 1620 workwear yet? Im onto two pairs of their pants now, made in the USA and of Cordura. Im also one of the weird dudes on site in the nice wool fitted clothes, if you arent "trade sized" a lot of these boxier shaped clothes just end up chafing all day
Any product you purchase from Patagonia has what they call an iron clad guarantee warranty on all their products (besides underwear and base layers)
Iron clad guarantee says we guarantee everything we make. If you are not satisfied with one of our products at the time you receive it, or if one of our products does not perform to your satisfaction, return it to the store you bought it from or to Patagonia for a repair, replacement or refund. Damage due to wear and tear will be repaired at a reasonable charge.
From experience I have purchased a pair of pants use them for x amount send them back for repairs or if they are no longer functioning properly you send them back and they will send you a brand new pair of equal value.
Does any workwear company have a similar guarantee on their products that Patagonia does?
They make litterally top tier military gear
You should check out the volcom workwear line
Well I certainly will check them out, thank you for the tip!
Does it shrink after 20 washes?
Have you ever thought about getting some blundstones carl?
fullmetal royal I think he wore a pair in the video “get outside”
I would suggest Redbacks instead
Just got my noninsulated overall bibs, your right in that they fit big I’m 5,11” I didn’t think I’d need to buy a short. Waist fits about the same as they’re other clothes. I go through two pairs a year hopefully they hold up! Cause I love the Patagonia line
Love your reviews👍
Thank you!!
Where did you get the green ones?
Great review as always.
anyone know how the hemp holds up to hot metal? or what the fire rating is compared to cotton
I wonder about the Patagonia overslls
Great reviews 👍 I think Patagonia will sell to their fans, most of whom are poseurs. And like Fjallraven, whilst there are much cheaper alternatives that are less expensive and do the job as well or better than cheaper alternatives, (and like watches) if you can afford something different, crack on.
Patagonia has become my go to, YES sizing is can be a bit extra generous, but overall I have been pleased with every item i have gotten and their warranty is great!
What’s you favorite chore coat?
My problem with all the pants like this is the cut. The legs are always cut so wide. If I could get a slim fit version it'd be perfect.
I’m all for the hemp, the planet, and the quality but I’m 130 lbs so I know I’ll swim in any of this new line. My best recourse was a M's Long-Sleeved Workwear Shirt from years back found on Worn Wear. It should be excellent
Carl love my Brave Stars. Have you heard of Daniel Sheehan Co if so your opinion
I havent heard of Daniel Sheehan Co, but I'll check them out. Bravestar has to be the best deal going right now!
Carl Murawski Daniel Sheehan has great style but the pricing is sometimes ridiculous. Wait for sales and get his clothes & accessories for cheap. (He is really bad with pricing and discounts aka he goes waaayyy too far both ways) His leather work is pretty good I own many (9) pieces. His henly shirts have good hardware but are often thin. I have one made to measure shirt and have ordered a vest. The shirt is nice takes a while to get. None of the shirts seem like workwear so expect quicker wear. His pants are not made by him its just KATO so buy them from a better distributor. Thats all I know hope this helps bro!
@@gibbysplendid3725 thanks for reply. Yes I just ordered a couple of items during the labour day sale. That was 85%percent off , not messing around with any 15% off here. I never got the feeling it was work wear, but show off your work out wear.
Great review. I tried some of these on in the store and didn’t much care for them. They seemed to be made for posers, the kind of guy who drives a vintage Land Rover because he has a “farm”, otherwise known as a tax dodge. I much prefer LC King and their Pointer brand if I want to be cool. They are American made, high quality, and a family owned business. I’m not connected with them at all except as a customer.
beautiful and very masculine , these would look great on pretty much any man
you should take a look at EngelbertStrauss workwear its like the carharrt for germany
its like every where
The Motion Ten Line is very nice
When they make fr clothing I'll take a look
Patagonia has a lifetime warranty and will buy back your clothes if you don’t like them. But, the lack of a hammer loop on the pants keeps me a Carhartt pant user.
Dang I really want to rock patagucci to work
YOU DIDN'T MENTION THE MAIN BENEFIT TO PAYING EXTRA FOR PATAGONIA. FREE REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT FOR LIFE. YEAH YOU READ THAT RIGHT, LIFE.
You get what you pay for,ive had U.S.A wigwam socks for over 20 years and still haven't worn them out and i weigh 250.lets make AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.M 💯%🇺🇸