I would really like to give these pants a score of five stars. I would really like to have a closet full of these pants and to have them as my go-to uniform pants. I would really like to stop buying the “other brand” that cost quite a bit more but do not fit my waist quite as well. I would…but I cannot for one reason that I have been trying to convince myself that it should not matter. Although the cargo pockets are deep and spacious, the hip pockets are not. I know, I know, it is such a little inconvenience when talking about a pair of pants that are a good price, durable, resist water like a duck, and are a great fit, but I am a creature of habit. Decades of international travel have created a habit of carrying my wallet and money clip in my hip (front) pocket to keep them safe from pick-pocketing thieves. If these pocket were only a bit longer, maybe just by 3/4”, I would not be terrified that my wallet would fall out every time I sit down. Ok, I just realized this is a me problem and I gave them the fifth star. I will, however, channel my inner Allan Sherman and say, “Sam, you didn’t make the pants too long, but the pockets too short.”

I’m in the arborist field, our chainsaw pants run about 500$ a pair and I just can’t bring myself to spend 2,000$ on work pants for the week. These are a very great alternative, obviously they won’t stop a chainsaw. I climb trees and use my knees to slide down the rough bark because not all the time we remove them so tree spikes are not always available. I’ve had my old pair going on three years now and not a problem to this day! If I could change one aspect of the pant it would be to do away with the velcro and use buttons. After three years of constant use the velcro doesn't work anymore. Other then that these are the most reliable pants I’ve ever worn and most comfortable I’ve worked in! Great value in my opinion.

Its amazing good quality good price waterproof only few details size is sorta right id say go im between 32 and 34 on waist but order 34 and worked and a pocket dint sew it right so it has a hole on the right knee pocket but else its great

I received the Duratex (non-Raider) Mag Pocket pants last year as a gift, and for the most part, I liked the pants for daily wear. It was time to get a new pair of pants, so this time, I ordered myself the Raider Mag Pocket. I wanted to highlight some of the things I noticed with the two pants.

Non-Raider Mag Pocket pants:
~ I think one of the D-rings was missing. The pants came with a D-ring only on the right side. I notice that the product page on Amazon shows D-rings on both sides.
~ The Velcro is not durable, and began not closing very well maybe 6 months after use. The loop side got so fuzzy and quit working.
~ I wasn't a fan of the large cargo pockets, because coupled with the weak Velcro, things kept falling out especially while in a seated position in a car.
~ I also wasn't a fan of the pocket flaps on the rear pockets also because of the Velcro. While things didn't fall out of these pockets, the Velcro was just annoying.
~ The inner button fastener broke off after about 3 months of use. I didn't fix it because it was more of a hindrance than anything.
~ I was annoyed with the pocket knife clip hole/feature of the pockets. At first, I thought it was a cool idea because it conceals the knife clip to prevent snagging, but getting the knife clip into the hole every time was not intuitive or easy. Getting the knife clip over multiple layers of fabric was not easy either. I was never able to use my knife, and put it back into my pocket quickly.
~ I never used the small pocket with a flap on the left thigh. I tried keeping my flashlight there sometimes, but it was just an odd place to store anything.

Raider Mag Pocket:
~ I like that it does not have the useless pocket knife clip feature.
~ There's only one D-ring, and it's on the left side, which I'm fine with.
~ The back pockets do not have a flap, but does have a single Velcro in the middle near the top of the pocket. I might use a seam ripper and remove the velcro from these pockets. I think Velcro here is unnecessary and again, a hindrance.
~ The left cargo pocket is a divided into two to better store things, and because the even the larger left pocket isn't as big as a full size cargo pocket (and shaped more rectangular), I think things will be less likely to fall out even after the Velcro fails.
~ The right cargo pocket is a full size pocket, which I don't like, but even worse, for some reason, it is to the lateral thigh. I bet I would lose things from this pocket.
~ I think the cargo pockets are higher than in the non-Raider Mag Pocket pants. I don't wear climbing harnesses much any more, but if you do wear these pants with a climbing harness or a drop leg gun holster or first aid kit, the pockets might interfere a bit.

I think I'll be happier overall with the Raider pants for my use.

The fabric is a bit stiff like BDUs (therefore a bit noisy when stiff and new), but they soften a bit after a while and a few washes. It doesn't seem like these pants shrink very much probably because of having a 65/35 Poly/Cotton blend. Water resistance doesn't last long, but I guess you can spray Teflon products on it. Don't breath it in!

Price for these is about $50, and I think it's a bit high. I would think $40 to 45 would be a great value.

If you don't need ripstop, big pockets, and prefer soft and pliable fabric, the Carhartt canvas work pants are definitely more durable, though those are 100% cotton, so they definitely shrink quite a bit.

I love this brand. True to size. Wears well. Just wish they were a little less expensive. But you're getting a quality product. This is the 4th or 5th pair I've owned.

Fit good! Super comfortable for daily wear or hiking. Love all the pockets. Had my green pair for three years now, so happy to get it in other colors.

The husband loves these so much he asked for me to see if they come in grey also. He is 6’2 and always wears a 38×34. I did have to order a 36×34 and they fit him perfectly.