First pair of cargo shorts where the pockets didn't blow out after a month. I carry a tablet, phone, and keys daily. Still perfect. First pair of cargo shorts where the pockets didn't blow out after a month. I carry a tablet, phone, and... First pair of cargo shorts where the pockets didn't blow out after a month. I carry a tablet, phone, and keys daily. Still perfect.

Washed them twelve times. Color is still deep charcoal, not that sad grey fade. Finally found shorts that don't look trashed in six weeks. Washed them twelve times. Color is still deep charcoal, not that sad grey fade. Finally found shorts that don't look... Washed them twelve times. Color is still deep charcoal, not that sad grey fade. Finally found shorts that don't look trashed in six weeks.

Wore them on-site all week then to my son's football match Saturday. Nobody knew I'd been working in them. That's the point. Wore them on-site all week then to my son's football match Saturday. Nobody knew I'd been working in them. That's... Wore them on-site all week then to my son's football match Saturday. Nobody knew I'd been working in them. That's the point.

The cargo pockets actually hold my multimeter without sagging or ripping. Every other pair I've owned failed at that seam within two months. The cargo pockets actually hold my multimeter without sagging or ripping. Every other pair I've owned failed at that seam... The cargo pockets actually hold my multimeter without sagging or ripping. Every other pair I've owned failed at that seam within two months.

They breathe even in our warehouse in July but still look structured, not like those flimsy athletic shorts that cling when you sweat. They breathe even in our warehouse in July but still look structured, not like those flimsy athletic shorts that cling... They breathe even in our warehouse in July but still look structured, not like those flimsy athletic shorts that cling when you sweat.

My wife said I could wear them to dinner. That's never happened with cargo shorts before. They just look normal, not tactical or sloppy. My wife said I could wear them to dinner. That's never happened with cargo shorts before. They just look normal,... My wife said I could wear them to dinner. That's never happened with cargo shorts before. They just look normal, not tactical or sloppy.

Stopped buying three pairs a year. These are on month five with zero tears, loose threads, or stretched pockets. Paid for themselves already. Stopped buying three pairs a year. These are on month five with zero tears, loose threads, or stretched pockets. Paid... Stopped buying three pairs a year. These are on month five with zero tears, loose threads, or stretched pockets. Paid for themselves already.

The orange patch is a nice touch. Makes them look intentional instead of generic Amazon basics. Small detail but it matters. The orange patch is a nice touch. Makes them look intentional instead of generic Amazon basics. Small detail but it... The orange patch is a nice touch. Makes them look intentional instead of generic Amazon basics. Small detail but it matters.

Finally shorts that cover my knees when I crouch but don't cook my legs in summer. Perfect length for actual work and weekend wear. Finally shorts that cover my knees when I crouch but don't cook my legs in summer. Perfect length for actual... Finally shorts that cover my knees when I crouch but don't cook my legs in summer. Perfect length for actual work and weekend wear.

Seams are still tight after four months of daily carry. No rips starting at the pocket corners like every other pair I've destroyed. Seams are still tight after four months of daily carry. No rips starting at the pocket corners like every other... Seams are still tight after four months of daily carry. No rips starting at the pocket corners like every other pair I've destroyed.

The fabric weight is spot-on. Substantial enough to last but not those heavy tactical shorts that make you sweat standing still. The fabric weight is spot-on. Substantial enough to last but not those heavy tactical shorts that make you sweat standing... The fabric weight is spot-on. Substantial enough to last but not those heavy tactical shorts that make you sweat standing still.