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Sdmonster01 t1_iw6odvo wrote

You’re going to sacrifice either breathability or durability IMO. Not sure what’s more important to you. You can do canvas pants if all sorts (Carhartt type, brand probably doesn’t matter a ton) or more breathable ones along the 1620 line (poly, nyco, spandex, nylon types or blends) I just got the 1620 lined pants with a cordura Chap front (the only lined model they have) and like them so far. I have only worn them a handful of times however. I got some Triple Aught Design AC10 pants for summer time foraging and fishing, nylon style hiking pants and love them so far (2/3 years? Wear them a lot in the summer). They’re nylon hiking pants though, so not something I’m running through briars in if I can help it however I’ve found myself in some crappy situations and while they off little leg protection they haven’t ripped yet. Triple aught design also has some heavier duty pants but I haven’t tried any of them as of yet. Prometheus Design works is similar and uses the same materials. I’d like to give wintergreen northern wear pants a try eventually here as well.

Search “cottage industry outdoor cloths” or “cottage industry back packing/hiking” cloths or something along those lines. There’s a bunch of companies out there making some really good stuff with top of the line materials. There aren’t a ton of actual options out there: there are only so many fabrics and a lot of the company’s use the same source for fabrics and just throw a different label on them after their personal design.

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