Brunt Torra HD Utility Pant vs Dickies Tough Max Duck Carpenter Pant

The Torra HD is the better pick for hard, wet, tool-heavy work: its DWR finish, double-layer articulated knees and tool loops beat the Dickies on job-site function. The Dickies Tough Max Duck Carpenter is the more traditional, heavier 10 oz duck pant with a straight-leg carpenter cut and a slightly below-waist fit, and it wears like a classic work jean. Reviewers of the Torra call it comfortable, true to size and good for kneeling, though some say the waist runs a little big. Choose the Torra for durability and weather resistance; choose the Dickies for a familiar fit and a heavier cotton-rich fabric.

• Choose the Torra HD Utility Pant if you work outdoors or in wet conditions and want reinforced knees, tool loops and a water-repellent finish in one pant.
• Choose the Dickies Tough Max Duck Carpenter if you prefer a heavier, cotton-rich duck pant with a straight-leg carpenter cut and a traditional fit.