Flex Canvas Pants V2

These are one of my favorite pairs of canvas pants. I have them in khaki, would love to get them in black as well if they ever do a release in that color. They’re comfortable, they fit well, they take a beating and are great for travel, work, adventures, & whatever you throw at them. One nice perk is the breathable fabric on the inside too, it keeps you from getting extra sweaty. They’re definitely worth the price & would highly recommend them to anyone & everyone.

I visited The Mountaineer, a local Adirondack outdoor retailer after hiking and fishing through intense storms and heavy rain: every layer I owned was soaked and sprawled in the bed of my pickup.

I've been wanting a tough pair of trail/camp pants that wouldn't bog me down on warm days. Something with style acceptable to be worn well in public or wandering alone on public lands. No swishy fast-fashion gym junk.

I rode home from Mountaineer in these outrageously well built Flex Canvas pants and a new brand to keep my eye on for more well made gear by LIVSN.

These are, easily, one of the best made pants I've ever owned. Mulitple pockets, a must in today's gadget-filled world, are all well thought out and easy to access. The "internal pocket organizers" are an especially nice touch. The 8 oz. duck canvas material is excellent weight for a 3-season pant. The style and fit are both very good.

But there is a fault: the waist has no stretch in it at all. If one gains an inch, these pants will quickly become unbearable to wear. To put the issue in perspective, I currently wear a 36 waist pant. I have another pair of pants (standard 5-pocket design, from another company) that are 34 waist but they have enough stretch in the waist that I am still able to wear them comfortably! Thankfully, I've got four pair of them and I expect to wear them until they fall off (comfort will cause that).

If the LIVSN pants, which are higher quality and overall better design, had some stretch in the waist--and I'm talking an easy 2 inches worth (don't skimp on it)--they'd be perfect.

These are great pants with nice style, but I also have the Eco treck and they perform better in every aspect. Better pocket design, more comfortable, water resistant, dry faster, really durable. I got my first pair of Eco treck since the kick starter release and they are still perfect.

So, the flex canvas are good but the Eco treck are the best pants you'll ever have.

Here is what I have learned after buying my first pair of these on eBay (I think they are V1), 2 of the V3 from the site, and then 3 of the V2s on the site - Livsn makes a fantastic pant, full stop. I bought these V2s when they went on a big sale, and they have been amazing. They are bulletproof, super comfortable, look as good with a t-shirt and boots as they do with a dress shirt and loafers. If you are reading this, you are considering buying some - do it! And, fair warning - you'll be back for more - they are that good.