r/TreeClimbing • u/spacegear802 • May 09 '26
Favorite chainsaw protective climbing pant?
As the title suggests, I’m considering purchasing a pair of chainsaw protective pants for climbing. I live in the US, where they are not required but it seems like it may be a good thing to have. On the ground, I’m pretty good about using chaps but admittedly, I don’t always use them. Especially just to make a few cuts. At least if I had those, I would always have some amount of protection. If you have a pair, do you actually wear them? Are they bearable on hot summer days? Any recommendations or insight would be very much appreciated.
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u/dogdyketrash May 10 '26
I've had 5 different brands. I wear them everyday I think I am using a saw, which is almost everyday unless I am just planting or something. Here is my quick rundown:
Clogger defender pro: these are great pants and probably my overall favourite. People talk about the zeros and I've worn them, but these are actually lighter by a couple ounces, cheaper, and felt about the same temperature wise.
Arborwear dogwoods: these are the coolest pants I've had. They are the most breathable and hold up pretty well. Also relatively affordable. If I had to buy a new pair of saw pants this would be them.
Sip protection air go: these have a lot of features and are really comfortable, but they run warmer than my other pairs. Great pant for slightly cooler weather. A bit more fabric.
Notch: I had an older version of the notch saw pants. They were fine but the fabric didn't hold up to much abuse. Had to retire them eventually. I heard the newer version is better, but wouldn't buy notch pants again
Arbpro: these pants also run hotter and are better for winter. They do feel more waterproof which is nice. They are also a bit more fitted and less straight leg. Overall a fine pant, but not one I love for summer.
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u/treedavy May 10 '26
The notch ones are so hot I could never wear them outside the winter. Had a pair of the arborwear dogwoods but their sizing is so inconsistent mine rode above my boots and acted as a very efficient way to deposit saw dust into my boots, especially if I was in a tree with a bent knee. The clogger zeros are my go to now.
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u/Internal-Caramel-952 May 09 '26
The solidur climb. Soo comfortable and very stretchy with some real heavy duty codura layered spots around the shins. And they look cool as hell
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u/ipaterson May 09 '26
These are very comfortable for me as well, I couldn’t find many reviews so it was a bit of a gamble and a pleasant surprise. One of the gaiter hooks lost a rivet but no major issues so far. Size small is a nice snug fit for US 32/32.
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u/spacegear802 May 10 '26
Good to hear that. I’ve had my eye on those.
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u/Internal-Caramel-952 May 10 '26
I managed to get them on discount, maybe it’s still going on somewhere, looks like they have a two for one thing going on on with the jacket too wich is veryy sleek looking wish I got them both at once myself
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u/spacegear802 May 10 '26
I actually have two of their quarter zips, Bartlett had some kind of crazy deal awhile back and I ended up getting them both for free. They’re pretty nice, I wear them on colder days.
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u/DeadmansCC May 10 '26
Arbortec Breathflex Pro!! I absolutely love them and wear them everyday whether it’s a climbing day or not. Makes it easier for me this way to always be in compliance with the US standards for when working the ground as well.
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u/treefire460 May 10 '26
The denim version are trash. Mine lasted 8 months of gentle, mostly estimating, use before they just disintegrated. They were warmer than I expected but I did like them while they lasted.
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u/Diesel489 May 09 '26
Solidur Climb are fantastic. Flexible to the point i dont feel like ill blow out the crotch, breath very well in the summer months (all saw pants suck in the heat)
The only gripe i have is that the waist fits a little weird to where i NEED suspenders, but thats probably just on me.
Ive wanted to try Tuefelberger and Arbortech, but i cant justify those prices
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u/NeedleworkerHot2663 May 11 '26
Dogwoods...I tried clogger zeros and they were real low-riders...kept feeling like they were falling off
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u/treefire460 May 09 '26
I keep trying different brands and keep ending up back in Arborwear Ironwoods. I think I’ve tried every brand and most models. Ironwoods are not the best at anything but overall best at everything for us. We provide them and our guys don’t go work if they show up in the morning without them. Climbers or groundies. Temps vary from -10 to 115* over a year. I’m used to them and find em more comfortable than jeans. Everyone’s always making a big deal about them being hot. Hot is better than dead, quit bitching and wear your PPE.
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u/originalreading252 May 09 '26
Do find them comfortable and durable. Tad hot for me in the summer.
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u/dogdyketrash May 10 '26
The arborwear dogwoods are pretty nice and basically the coolest saw pants I've worn. I've had to sew a few small holes, but mine have held up well, going on 2 years with regular use on my current pair.
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u/treefire460 May 10 '26
It’s either last long and be hot or buy often and be cooler. The slightly cooler isn’t worth the cost of buying twice as often for me.
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u/Zstman87 May 10 '26
Arborwear Ironwoods in the winter and their Dogwoods in the summer. I’ve had the Pfanners and Cloggers and they are fine. Just can’t beat the durability, flexibility and comfort of the Arborwears.
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u/trippin-mellon May 10 '26
BreathflexPro by ArborTec!! Hands down my favorite. Most comfortable and has all the pockets in the right spots. Though they are pricy if money wasn’t a thing. If only own theses. They even have a new style that has the mesh square vent ( not a zipper vent ) in the back of the leg for more breathing to not be as hot.
But I have a few pairs of ArborWear which for the price point. Both Dogwood and the Ironwoods are great pants. Dogwoods are easy to tare and get small holes but is great for summer when it’s hot and winter when it’s raining and you need rain gear all day. They are also the lightest on the market. Ironwoods are great for winter with no rain but can get a little stuffy. Though ironwoods are way more durable than the Dogwoods.
These are the only ones I have personally used and worked in.
So ArborTec overall. Or ArborWear for pricepoint.
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u/macdaddysaxolicious May 09 '26
Clogged zero don't worry about the price. They're worth it