Fire Hose Pants

That's right: these pants are made from the same 100% cotton canvas that once wrapped rubber fire hoses.

Tough stuff.

The company found a supplier of the fabric, softened it by washing and treated it to make it stain– and water–resistant.

All sorts of features (above), including riveted pockets, bar tacks, utility straps, a utility pocket and tuckable flaps.

In brown or navy.

Not a bad price, either: $49.99 here.