Well, both brands came in and were too large. Too baggy in the seat and crotch. Going to have to return them and get a smaller size (waist and length). Both have some features that I like better than the other, so I will want to wear them both in the field for a while before deciding which one...
The blended BDUs definitely dried faster than the 100%(ish) cotton blue jeans, but not as fast as 100% synthetic. I figure it will likely be a trade off but not nearly as expensive as the hunting branded stuff
I’ve never worn pants with hip zips. That very well may be a helpful feature, but not one that I can miss because I’ve never used it. Does it just open a couple of inches to let air flow?
I guess this comes from being raised on military surplus BDUs as hunting clothing. I learned to love the cargo pockets and the rip stop material (I still have a few pair that I just can’t kill after decades of use in some pretty tough stuff), but didn’t care for the bagginess. Looking at the...
You can buy Meindls online, try them on at home, then send them back if they don’t fit right. I’m sure other brands are the same way. I also agree on the lacing types
Beautiful pictures, and I get what you mean on the emotions. My oldest daughter is getting married next week. God only gave them to us for a short while, and then they must stand on their own. We can be there to help them along the way, but you have to hope that you did right in your raising...
How do they look when they expand? Several of the boutique bullet mfgs have special expansion profiles.
Here are a few that aren’t exact matches, but have a few similar characteristics.
https://cuttingedgebullets.com/products/308-165gr-mth-match-tactical-hunting...
He was pretty solid yesterday. If it wasn’t for an Albies error then he could have escaped with no runs allowed. Both were unearned due to that error, but I think that Ozzie made up for it at the plate 😂