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pilderwasser, who said...
Howdy Old Bag
I use the double front Carhartts. Cut off at the bottom of the double front. If you buy pair with a too-long inseam you can get the double front to go really long. But I cut them off to keep it all out of the drive train, and that extra foot or so of heavy cotton would soak up a lot of water. In a steady rain they do get wet. but in sprinkles they do just fine and they're warm in the winter with a little spandex underneath. It's a compromise, as with any clothing choice. I must say, the crotch is the first thing to blowout. Just when I break them in to where I really like them they blow a hole. And the ass wears out too from a lot of saddle wear. However I have patched a couple pairs and worn them for years. And anything that lasts for years of messenger use is quality.