A while back we tested Duluth’s signature Firehose work pants, reportedly strong enough to serve as body armor in a wild boar attack. Duluth recently sent us a pair of their Firehose cargo pants (a cargo variety of their work pants), and a key accessory: removable knee pads. Being a tradesperson or DIY’er can be like attending a Catholic mass – there’s a lot of standing up, sitting down and, in particular, kneeling. That, and maybe a little napping too. OK, aside from those details, it’s nothing like Catholic mass. Questionable religious analogies aside, Duluth’s Firehose Cargo Pants make for a versatile and comfortable piece of gear, with or without optional knee pad inserts. Read More
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Duluth Trading Longtail T Review, Preventing Unsightly Crack Exposure
Before I dive into our review of the Duluth Trading Longtail T, let’s discuss crack. For those of you that haven’t thought about crack as much as I have, let’s discuss the two basic categories and examples of each: good & bad. The crack you smoke with a small glass pipe = bad crack. The crack you pretend not to notice as as nubile salesperson bends over to grab some extra items on a lower shelf when shopping with your significant other = good crack. The crack you wish you hadn’t noticed when you walk by your unusually hairy plumber when he’s hunched down under your sink = very bad crack. Read More