DIY Knee Pads??

[willworkforfish]

Has anyone sewn in knee pad pockets into pants? Really don’t feel like buying a $200 pair of pants just for one antelope hunt.


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[Cameron.25]

Why dont you just wear some actual knee pads? Seems the easiest

 

[Ajax2744]

Yeah $5 foam knee pads for Home Depot work just fine. Just put them over your pants and go.

 

[Antares]

Some commercial fishing pants have pockets where you can insert foam knee pads. You could probably do something similar if you're handy with a sewing machine.

https://grundens.com/shop/gear-acce...18uQufIq-NAywN6BVm2C9XMrhowGMpj0aAkCmEALw_wcB

 

[willworkforfish]

Honestly didn’t even think about it.... guess I haven’t had to wear knee pads since roller blading in the 90s haha


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[WoodBow]

BDU pants have knee pad slots.

Just suck it up and buy the foundry pants. They are legit!

I'm sure there are better ones but I've never worn a pair of external knee pads that I liked. The straps with chafe your legs and make them sweat.

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[zacattack]

Has anyone sewn in knee pad pockets into pants? Really don’t feel like buying a $200 pair of pants just for one antelope hunt.


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I used the arcterx knee pads, they did fine for prickly pears and aren’t super bulky or heavy.

 

[willworkforfish]

BDU pants have knee pad slots.

Just suck it up and buy the foundry pants. They are legit!

I'm sure there are better ones but I've never worn a pair of external knee pads that I liked. The straps with chafe your legs and make them sweat.

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Thought about the chafe issue and really doubt I’ll remember or want to take the time to pull them out of my pack and put them on before a stalk. I can’t imagine wearing them all day.

How do the foundry fit vs the regular corrugate? I have to wear a small in the regular guides and they still feel billowy.


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[willworkforfish]

I used the arcterx knee pads, they did fine for prickly pears and aren’t super bulky or heavy.

Are you referring to the Combat Knee Caps ? Found some in their LEAF line for around $55. Sound about right? Thanks for the recommendation.


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[WoodBow]

Thought about the chafe issue and really doubt I’ll remember or want to take the time to pull them out of my pack and put them on before a stalk. I can’t imagine wearing them all day.

How do the foundry fit vs the regular corrugate? I have to wear a small in the regular guides and they still feel billowy.


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I have not owned the standard corrugate so I can not compare. I'm 6 foot and an athletic 185. They are pretty perfect for my taste. Not too skinny legged and not too baggy. I snagged this pair new off of here from someone for $165 shipped.

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[zacattack]

Are you referring to the Combat Knee Caps ? Found some in their LEAF line for around $55. Sound about right? Thanks for the recommendation.


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Yep those are the ones

 

[Beendare]

Yeah $5 foam knee pads for Home Depot work just fine. Just put them over your pants and go.

Yeah sewn in knee pads suck. I use the $18 (+\-) Home Depot Husky gel kneepads both at work and hunting- awesome. Easy off and on, neoprene back. Stay away from the hard cap Kneepads.

 

[manitou1]

Go to a tactical clothing site such as Propper. Buy some tactical or military pants for 25-50 bucks that have knee pockets. All I use. I cut a piece of leather and glued it to thin padding and made my own lightweight, thin knee pad inserts that are nearly indestructable.
I am not a big fan of strap on knee pads. They can be (are hot) and are not comfortable and can be hard to keep in place when doing a lot of hiking... for me anyway.

 

[LASTINLINE]

dollar store sells rubber foam knee pads.maybe look for a set of Core 4 Element pants . they had removeable knee pads built in.

 

[Beendare]

I should have expanded on my answer. My guess is you have never owned pants with the built in kneepads like the old version Sitka Mountain pant or the Kuiu timberlines.


I own both. . They rub against your knees and the Sitka's with the foam in there is beyond annoying- after one long steep hike my knees were red from the rubbing.

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[qwerksc]

I have volleyball knee pads, I put em around my ankles when hiking, pull em up for the stalking.

 

[willworkforfish]

I have not owned the standard corrugate so I can not compare. I'm 6 foot and an athletic 185. They are pretty perfect for my taste. Not too skinny legged and not too baggy. I snagged this pair new off of here from someone for $165 shipped.

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Really appreciate the photos.


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[willworkforfish]

Yeah sewn in knee pads suck. I use the $18 (+\-) Home Depot Husky gel kneepads both at work and hunting- awesome. Easy off and on, neoprene back. Stay away from the hard cap Kneepads.

I’ll take a look at them next time I’m up there. Maybe walk around the store for a while with them on ha


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[Middleofnowhere]

I was in need of a new pair of knee pads for general construction work. My local Home Depot has a bunch of overpriced chinese made junk with fancy brand names. Since I don’t want made in china or to advertise with the brand name and logo for a company outsourcing American jobs, I turned to a Duck Duck Go search.

BPE makes some quality and comfortable product. I’ve been crawling on my knees installing a vinyl plank floor for the last couple days and have to say these pads are great. I didn’t care about the color so I went to their sale section.

I’ll take these with me to the field later this hunt season as well.

https://bpe-usa.com/collections/sales-specials

 

[curt514]

5-11 Strike have knee pad pockets and asymmetric left and right pads. Lots of solid colors and available or about $75. way more cost effective and very comfortable.


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