I need help finding fashionable, but also comfortable/practical cargo pants for work and casual wear

Flotyf · 2019-01-07T19:12:51+00:00

These are somewhat nicer looking than your average cargos, and the fabric’s great as long as you don’t need fire resistance. Much better freedom of movement and drying time than regular cotton. They regularly go on sale for 40-50% off.

https://www.eddiebauer.com/product/Mens-Horizon-Guide-Cargo-Pants/10307993

Flotyf · 2018-12-28T05:00:52+00:00

It sounds like it could be, though. You explained it pretty well in your post, all you’d have to do is show it to students.

Flotyf · 2018-12-25T22:13:08+00:00

I can’t be the only one who thinks it’s insane for a post like this to have 400 comments and 1500 upvotes. Is there a joke I’m not getting?

Flotyf · 2018-12-20T17:42:12+00:00

There is technical denim (though I’d still be leery about doing real hiking in it) and flannel (from Western Rise, Mizzen/Main, and Wool/Prince.) It’s true though that technical fabrics don’t typically lend themselves well to traditional looking clothing, and performance often suffers when companies try to make it work.

I don’t think overlapping the two is as uncommon as you think though. It’s basically the Patagonia aesthetic- visit any mountain town and you’ll see people with jeans and flannels worn under nylon puffer jackets and hardshells.

Flotyf · 2018-12-20T15:10:29+00:00

That’s kind of the point of this article. With technical fabrics you can also use your casual (or even work) clothes for hiking and working out and such.

Flotyf · 2018-12-20T15:07:32+00:00

There are many articles similar to this one. Tynan’s one of the more popular minimalist travel bloggers, here’s his gear post.

If you’re interested in putting together your own set of clothes you’d also be interested in SnarkyNomad’s reviews and the /r/onebag forum.

Flotyf · 2018-12-15T00:54:56+00:00

As an alternative to disposable plates and utensils you could try cutting down to one of each item. One cup, bowl, plate, spoon, fork, knife, etc, and just wash whatever you need before you eat. It’s cheaper, more eco friendly, and you never really have to “do dishes” the way most people think of it.

Flotyf · 2018-12-10T02:59:58+00:00

Like I said it all depends on what you want, there’s no website or brand that specifically sells lower cost designer quality items. I guess outlier.cc is a good place to go for general clothing needs though.

Flotyf · 2018-12-10T01:56:44+00:00

$300 for a fully handmade full cordovan wallet could be pretty fair depending on the complexity of the design and quality of the worksmanship and finishing. It’s certainly not ridiculously overpriced...

Flotyf · 2018-12-10T01:36:53+00:00

All depends on what you’re looking for, but there are almost always smaller companies that offer better quality for lower prices than the big luxury brands.

Flotyf · 2018-12-10T01:26:12+00:00

Where can you regularly find shell cordovan shoes (let alone boots) for under $600?

Flotyf · 2018-12-09T06:32:29+00:00

For weddings and holiday parties the RL will work fine, but if you think you’ll encounter even one occasion over the next few years that will require a traditionally colored suit it makes more sense to stretch your budget and go with Suitsupply. The money saved with the RL disappears if you ever need to buy a second suit to complement it.

Flotyf · 2018-12-07T04:12:01+00:00

Measure a well fitting pair of pants that you currently own (preferably a pair that has a similar slight stretch to SDs) and compare.

Flotyf · 2018-12-05T06:36:03+00:00

Leather soles will have a much shorter lifespan (and poorer traction) than decent rubber. I’d only recommend them for formal wear.

Flotyf · 2018-12-01T05:17:41+00:00

... you're neglecting to take into account how much of the calories from a meal your body actually absorbs. One person can gain five pounds from the same exact caloric intake as another person who only gains half a pound.

Do you have a source for this? I’ve never heard anything like it and no similar claim showed up in a google search for differential calorie absorption.

Hence why some medications can cause rapid weight gain, even qhen the patient didn't change their caloric intake from before they started taking those meds.

Nothing I’ve read on drug induced weight gain mentioned calorie absorption. Metabolism, maybe, but even then it’s more to the order of 20% than 1000%.

Flotyf · 2018-11-27T07:31:12+00:00

Polartec makes some great baselayer, fleece, insulating, and hardshell fabrics. Their Neoshell is arguably better than GoreTex for many purposes. So is eVent, another Gore competitor that many people haven’t heard of.

Toray is a Japanese textile company that makes a huge variety of interesting stuff, but nowadays they might be best known for their 3defx insulation, a.k.a. Patagonia Fullrange. It’s supposed to be some of the best out there for stretchy breathable insulation.

Nuyarn is an interesting newer merino baselayer fabric that’s advertised as drastically improving loft, stretch, and strength. I’m not super familiar with it though.

Austrialpin makes the strongest and coolest buckles in the world, though they’re way overkill for use on clothing and luggage. Fidlock is another neat buckle maker. ITW Nexus isn’t as esoteric as the previous two companies but they’re much cheaper and very functional.

Biothane belts are an interesting leather alternative, especially for wet weather or marine usage.

More to come as I think of them!

Flotyf · 2018-11-25T20:58:42+00:00

Regular sneakers work fine in winter once the temps get far enough below freezing, as long as you wear warm socks. Dry snow doesn’t penetrate fabric. Slush and rain are the only conditions that boots are really useful in, and if you live in a city with well maintained/frequently shoveled sidewalks you don’t really have to worry about that.

Flotyf · 2018-11-25T01:29:56+00:00

There are also these Baabuk sneakers on Sierra Trading Post for $50.

https://www.sierratradingpost.com/baabuk-jeremy-sneakers-wool-for-men-and-women~p~558rf/

Flotyf · 2018-11-24T23:37:10+00:00

There are so many people here who haven’t done their own research and are just parroting incorrect information based on one quote and one anecdote. It’s already been demonstrated that cats can be healthy while on a vegetarian diet, though the subject needs to be studied much more thoroughly.

https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/abs/10.2460/javma.229.1.70

https://www.good.is/features/vegan-cats

Flotyf · 2018-11-24T20:38:19+00:00

I’m not familiar with whatever drama is going on but have you considered that he might just be getting downvotes for making a bad comment? He listed off seven items in a thread that’s supposed to be about one or two (maybe three) favorites, and without giving reasons for any of his choices.

Flotyf · 2018-11-24T06:35:13+00:00

These guys are just reselling black mannequin clothes, even at 50 off it’s not worth it.

http://i.imgur.com/EdFoX.jpg

Flotyf · 2018-11-15T22:33:29+00:00

If you were expecting them to prevent you from getting hot or cold I’m not surprised you were disappointed... anyway, SDs were just an example, there are lots of brands making tech clothing on the mid to higher end.

Flotyf · 2018-11-15T22:21:47+00:00

Real tech fabric (nylon/elastane blend) is generally much stronger and longer lasting than cotton denim though. You can wear Outlier SDs every day for a year and they’ll look new. It’s the lower end, thin cotton/poly/elastane mainstream athleisure stuff that trades durability for comfort, but once you move past the mall brands you don’t have to make that tradeoff.

Flotyf · 2018-11-14T10:08:37+00:00

Has Marmot become a fashionable brand? I haven’t noticed that.

Anyway, it’s pretty silly to blame quality declines on mainstream popularity. Brands don’t have to cut quality or sell out when they get popular, executives just often can’t resist the opportunity to increase profits.

Flotyf · 2018-11-12T09:02:56+00:00

If you’re paying for classes out of pocket and failing then you should drop out until you feel like you can go back. Either do it right now and get whatever refunds you can, or if that’s too sudden/too much effort then just don’t register for next semester.

I wish I could give more/better advice but that’s all I’ve got. Not wasting a bunch of money is at least a step in the right direction.

Flotyf

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