These kind of pockets exist already particularly in workwear
On Trouser Pockets
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#302Cargo pants are not the only pants with side pockets. I suggest that you take a look at hiking pants. Hiking clothing is my preferred kind, even if I am not hiking. Here are some arguments: - They tend to look neutral. Not flashy like other kind of sportswear, and not as obvious as cargo pants. - They are comfortable, reasonably durable, and low maintenance. They are made for hiking after all. - They tend to have ple…
I love hiking pants! But as a woman, my hiking pants pockets are not large enough to hold my (large) phone, making the zipper useless. I'm actually trying to remember if I have any pants pockets that fully encapsulate my phone and nothing is coming to mind. I usually work on the principle that if my pocket holds at least 50% of my phone, my phone probably won't fall out. Unfortunately this doesn't work for hiking ove…
Cargo has its own hiking solution!
https://www.rei.com/product/126938/rei-co-op-traverse-35-pac...
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#303The dismissiveness in this thread is unreal. From the comments you'd think the article only had one sentence insulting the Sanctity of Cargo Pants. If you happily wear baggy jeans or cargo pants, these are not for you and you don't have the problem they solve. It's an elegant solution to wear slim fitted pants without awful hip pocket bulges. Cargo pants are not the solution here, as they are huge and baggy and the p…
Pants with various side pockets have been around for literally decades -- in a wide variety of styles. I even had a pair of nice looking dress slacks in the late 90s with pockets that were almost exactly like this and were for holding phones, wallets, and PDAs. I think I got them at Costco since shock the pants being so fitted made them uncomfortable to hold stuff in the other pockets.
It's a nice blog post showing why they solve a problem and how to iterate, but it's about as novel as wearing a coat to keep from getting cold. I suspect you and the blog author are unusual in that you don't know about this pretty common pant type.
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#304Earlier quoted context omitted.
I carry a filled Zippo everywhere I go (although I don't smoke - it's for lighting others' cigarettes). It fits perfectly in the coin pocket on a pair of raw Japanese jeans, where it will produce a fade[0] unique to the lighter and its wearer. [0]: https://www.heddels.com/2019/04/fade-day-unbranded-ub421-14-...
> I carry a filled Zippo... for lighting others' cigarettes That seems a bit of an odd thing to carry; how often do you use it?
Before covid-19, pretty frequently. For instance, I once noticed that the end of my shoelace broke off. If you want to prevent continued fraying, you can use a lighter to melt the end of the lace. Besides that it's a well-designed, classic looking, functional tool that I enjoy handling.
I live in New York, where smoking is more common, and I've found an abundance of social situations that become available when a stranger needs a light.
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#305Very interesting idea. I'm a bit worried about pickpockets though with the pockets so low. Right now if I'm worried about them (I live in Barcelona where they are a major pest!) I put my hands in my pockets. That won't work if they're so far down. However I do love rethinking common things we take for granted, especially about clothing. For one I don't understand how the common business suit is so popular. It looks r…
They're a both a weird thing and a status symbol, because once you pay enough, they're actually really comfortable. I've got a tailored suit which is amazing to wear and not restrictive. Will most people get that experience? No :( It would be better if we used something that can be better quality on a budget.
But at least I can have fun with them.. "buttons you're not supposed to use" is basically an old meme. Button them up if you like and tell people that's the current style. See how many can you convert. That's all it is really. Or wear fun colour suits. There are options if you can afford the game.
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#306Earlier quoted context omitted.
Further, we are all curvy in different ways. I couldn't wear either of the trousers he made, without the fabric bunching. Other women might fit one or the other, or none. I like my pockets in the back, for example, but I need zips so things don't fall out and maybe a way of securing them so things don't get stolen and well it's all too hard so I just carry a purse unless it's running pants and I just need to slot my…
> we are all curvy in different ways How hard can it be to 3d scan a person and output a custom fitted garment? Print? Robo sew? Anyway it seems like a bounded engineering problem.
Tailored clothing can be surprisingly inexpensive, especially outside the US. A 3D scan / in-person fitting and then overseas garment manufacturing could be a solid business model.
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#307The dismissiveness in this thread is unreal. From the comments you'd think the article only had one sentence insulting the Sanctity of Cargo Pants. If you happily wear baggy jeans or cargo pants, these are not for you and you don't have the problem they solve. It's an elegant solution to wear slim fitted pants without awful hip pocket bulges. Cargo pants are not the solution here, as they are huge and baggy and the p…
Pants with various side pockets have been around for literally decades -- in a wide variety of styles. I even had a pair of nice looking dress slacks in the late 90s with pockets that were almost exactly like this and were for holding phones, wallets, and PDAs. I think I got them at Costco since shock the pants being so fitted made them uncomfortable to hold stuff in the other pockets. It's a nice blog post showing w…
I've never seen dress pants with side pockets like this (that is, not cargo pants) for sale at a major retailer. If they really are so common, what are they called and can you point me to an online store selling them?
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#308Earlier quoted context omitted.
This is denigrating cargo pants because they're associated with manual labor. It's classist, and, to some extent, racist.
So not wanting to wear cargo pants because I think they look like shit makes me classiest and racist? This kind of behavior where people are labeling anything and everything racist is very much harmful, and makes every sensible people less sensitive to racist claims.
Refusing to wear clothes that's out of style is racist and classist. I've heard it all now.
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Interestingly I have a pair of pants (these: https://www.duluthtrading.com/mens-duluthflex-dry-on-the-fly... , see pocket detail here: https://www.duluthtrading.com/dw/image/v2/BBNM_PRD/on/demand... ) They implement this pocket strategy and work well for me. The author would likely be interested to know that this topic was covered in detail as an engineering exercise in NASA flight suits. More functional pockets for…
I recall clicking a Duluth Trading link from a thread not so unlike this on HN years ago and then being followed by ads for their jeans across the internet for at least a year. Of course, I remember that just after clicking your link.
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#310Mountain Hardware, Mission Workshop, Lululemon, Outlier and Arcteryx all have some variety on this theme. I love the lightweight zip low-hip pocket as there's no jostling when running and your phone/wallet lays to the side if you're sitting.
It's true that there is space for innovation, but it's difficult to get below the $100-200 range for 'technical' (ie non-traditional cut) officewear.