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18. I've given up on denim for work pants.

I now buy used military pants. Lots of pockets, looser fitting and are more durable
than denim. Rip stop nylon and cotton mix are light and don't cling to my skin when It's
hot and humid. The two large cargo pockets can hold four squeeze clamps. Pockets are
big enough to hold a water bottle or two. Hip pockets are large, back pockets are a good size also.
They have places to hold knee pads inside of pockets. I find those regular knee pads with the strap around
the back of the knee to be very uncomfortable.

I'm a carpenter at a place that builds sets for plays, interiors for museums, casinos, supermarkets, Etc.
We also build stuff for the major theme parks. Most are one of a kind pieces. So I never know from
day to day what tools I will need or if I will be climbing on the work or working from ladders or a scissor
lift.

About the hammer loop. I have a leather one with a metal loop that goes over my regular belt.
Most days I get by with a small nail apron. Some days a regular tool belt is needed. I hold all this up
with suspenders. I'm not hiking my pants up all day from the weight of the tools. I've never been more
comfortable in work clothes.

I get the pants as surplus or used in excellent condition for about $20 from a local
Army/Navy store.

Edit to add. We have a soft goods department that will sew just about anything. I had them sew
some small pockets right on the suspender for pencils, markets and such.