Wool pants

Boatman53 · Tuesday at 2:38 PM

I meant to put these up last month but I don’t know where the time goes. That said I’ve had these probably close to 40 years, longer for the Filson pair. The waist is 32”.
First up is the Filson the legs are un hemmed and they have never been worn.

The next up are from Woolrich.

And the last pair are also un worn to my knowledge, unknown origin but I suspect military. They are really nice and I wish I did fit in them. I have no idea where I got these anymore.

If you can fit in them let me know, all I’m asking is shipping and a donation to an animal shelter or food pantry or some other charity.
Jim

Alan Gage · Tuesday at 2:43 PM

I'm a 32 and would love to have a pair! I'll PM for more details.

Boatman53 · Tuesday at 2:44 PM

Thanks Alan. Boy do I miss being a 32”.
Jim

Alan Gage · Tuesday at 2:51 PM

Boatman53 said:
Thanks Alan. Boy do I miss being a 32”.
Jim

I have been since high school (46 now) but every year I can tell it's getting harder and harder to stay there.

Alan

Boatman53 · Tuesday at 3:14 PM

The Filson pants are spoken for.
Jim

jdeerfoot · Tuesday at 4:36 PM

You don’t have any 36’ do you.

Boatman53 · Tuesday at 4:39 PM

If I did I’d be wearing them, lol.
Just remembered I have a pair of wool knickers of the same vintage. I should check on them as I doubt they fit anymore either.
Wool knickers anyone? That is what I wore cross country skiing.
Jim

Athomas · Tuesday at 6:47 PM

Dang! I’m a 33 with little hope of losing the extra inch

Unless you think they’re vanity sized or run a little big?

Boatman53 · Tuesday at 6:49 PM

I can try and measure the remaining ones but even if they are just a bit larger I at least need room to tuck in the shirt.
Jim

Boreal Birch · Tuesday at 7:27 PM

Fifty one years ago I could fit into them. Easy to buy pants 32X32 back then still have that 32 inch inseam…….

Glenn MacGrady · Tuesday at 8:18 PM

Those are NICE pants. In high school I was a 30-30 in pants. Both numbers have moved in the wrong direction ever since.

If the buyer wants to make a voluntary donation to a worthy organization, I can think of one that doesn't charge for Classified services and is very close by.

Boatman53 · Tuesday at 8:35 PM

I agree with Glenn. Canoetripping would be a good place to donate to. Alan you already contribute.
Jim

Keeled Over · Tuesday at 9:16 PM

I was a 32" waist in the womb.

Tsuga8 · Wednesday at 7:08 AM

Athomas said:
Unless you think they’re vanity sized or run a little big

I had the same thought....guessing vanity sizing wasn't a thing yet 40 yrs ago....shucks!

ppine · Wednesday at 9:10 AM

Filson's go back three generations in my family. I still have the Alaskan Tuxedo in forestry cloth my Dad bought me in 1974.

UCanoe_2 · Wednesday at 10:04 AM

32 waist is a dim, distant memory. Thanks for making this offer to the forum.

Marten · Wednesday at 10:13 AM

That third pair looks like what I have. Really.thick wool. My wife has been able to makes cuts in some of the good wool and sew in a wedge to give me a few inches more at the waist.

Tsuga8 · Thursday at 6:29 AM

Yes, very kind to offer them up to the forum!

Boatman53 · Thursday at 10:25 AM

A curious thing, I ran a cloth tape around the inside of the Woolrich pants and it measured 35” same as the ‘military’ pants but there is no way they fit me. Although a 36” is loose on me go figure. That said they both have a generous excess material to let them out if you are so inclined.

Jim

Patrick Corry · Thursday at 10:51 AM

Boatman53 said:
Wool knickers anyone? That is what I wore cross country skiing.

Absolutely! I had several pair of wool knickers in that grey herringbone pattern for climbing and skiing years ago. I think my wife has them tucked away for posterity.

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