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Anyone Know of Lightweight Overalls Maker?

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Lowell k BPL Member
PostedJun 15, 2023 at 10:05 am

I am interested in buying a pair of lightweight overalls but I can’t find a maker online. Anyone own a pair?

Thanks,

Lowell

Lowell k BPL Member
PostedJun 21, 2023 at 11:28 am

Interesting options, thanks!

I wonder why overalls are not more of a thing in the hiking community??

Bill Budney BPL Member
PostedJun 21, 2023 at 11:46 am

I wonder why overalls are not more of a thing in the hiking community??

OK, I’ll bite. Why would they be?

What do you like about them; how do you use them? Did you really mean overalls or coveralls? How are they better than pants (for hiking)?

 

Lowell k BPL Member
PostedJun 21, 2023 at 11:57 am

I use overalls in my yard and the main reason I like them is because they fit me better than pants and I can store things in the front pocket. The built in suspenders work better than a belt for me.

So, I am thinking my pants might stay up better while backpacking and I would definitely use the front pocket. In cold weather I hike with a bib and I really like that fit.

I have never worn coveralls, so I don’t know how those would work.

Bill Budney BPL Member
PostedJun 21, 2023 at 12:02 pm

I see. Well, good luck on your search.

I do see the appeal of suspenders. The clip-on type are easy enough to wear with any trousers that you prefer.

Link . BPL Member
PostedJun 21, 2023 at 12:22 pm

I wonder how the straps on the overalls would feel under the pack straps, I don’t think I would like it personally.

PostedJun 21, 2023 at 1:05 pm

You could modify a pair of overalls by cutting off the sleeves, arm pits and collar.

Bill Budney BPL Member
PostedJun 21, 2023 at 1:11 pm

You could modify a pair of [c]overalls by cutting off the sleaves, arm pits and collar.

There you go. Tyvek coveralls weigh only a few ounces and are inexpensive to experiment with. As a bonus, the fabric does not fray, so all you have to do is cut it to shape; no seams required.

Link: You can move suspender straps to whatever position is comfortable. They are pretty thin, so might not be an issue at all.

PostedJun 21, 2023 at 3:37 pm

Modified Tyvek Coveralls…….Bill Budney is thinking uber-light 

Lowell k BPL Member
PostedJun 21, 2023 at 3:39 pm

How would Tyvek breathe as a fabric, seems like it would retain lots of moisture.

PostedJun 21, 2023 at 3:57 pm

Good circulation in this tyvek lab coat with 3 pockets. Once modified no moisture retension.

Great design for when you need to take a bathroom break…easy-peasy

 

Bill Budney BPL Member
PostedJun 21, 2023 at 7:18 pm

Good circulation in this tyvek lab coat with 3 pockets. Once modified no moisture retension.

Modified how?

I’ve been looking for one of those. All I have been able to find are 30-packs. Did you find somewhere that sells single coats?

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