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[goosehd]

@WhiskeySandwich well written and great insights. My favourites are in the 16-18oz as well. I do like the heavier weights when it gets cold, but really find myself the most comfortable with the above…

[Oaktavia]

@WhiskeySandwich you should try 25oz broski! I totally appreciate and understand your write up and you make many valid points. For this reason I would love to hear what you think about XHS.

[Mizmazzle]

I agree that the heavy denims can be too much in the hottest parts of the summer. That's when I tap out and go for a pair of shorts. But for me, the 25oz XHS is so money for 9-10 months of the year. Once it gets broken in, so so soft. Though I do agree with the point about the fraying....I think that part is probably unavoidable if worn hard.

[NickD]

I found 25oz too heavy - 14 to 21oz are great, but my favourites are 18oz.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Oaktavia oh I’m not counting it out. Can’t knock it till I try it! One day…

[DeeDee85]

@WhiskeySandwich agree with all that, I fucking love my 14’s! Just about to give them their second wash and sideline them for some 21’s while it’s cooler

[catdad1]

@WhiskeySandwich This is a great comparison of the 14 vs. 21 pants. I started with the 14 oz 888s bb for a couple of years before getting into a pair of XHS and then 21. I found the same thing you have as far as the 14 oz being the most versatile out of the bunch, as well as slow fader. Something particularly unique about the 14 oz too, idk, the crunch factor is definitely satisfying. I used the last year to dial in my comfort levels for each fabric. I typically go for outside temps below 50F XHS/bibs, 60-70F XHS or 21oz, 70-80F 21 oz., 60F-90F 14oz. Anything above 90 and you'll find me in the AC all day. This is prob way more research than any other person would do on pants wearability, but that's why we're all here!

If you live somewhere where you have cool climates for at last a couple months out of the year then you should def try XHS like @Oaktavia said. I think a few of us have found the break in period to be literally a couple of days to a week. Then they feel like slightly more done-up sweat pants. re: cozy.

[Mizmazzle]

@catdad1 said in Random conversations:
This is prob way more research than any other person normie would do on pants wearability, but that's why we're all here!