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#2 on this list
Men’s Obsidian Foundry Pant
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Best technical hunting hybrid
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#3 on this list
Spruce Green Wool Pants
Johnson Woolen Mills
Best classic Vermont woolies
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Men’s Obsidian Foundry Pant | Spruce Green Wool Pants |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Ripstop merino wool-blend main body with stretch nylon reinforcement; percentages and fabric weight not published on the checked page | 80% wool / 20% nylon; 22 oz fabric |
| Weight | 21 oz | — |
| Price | $200 (maker, Nov 10 2026) | $239.95 (maker, Nov 10 2026) |
| Fit / style | Rigid nonstretch waistband; included suspenders; reinforced seat, crotch gusset and lower legs | Full cut; natural waist; unlined; two front and two back pockets |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Men’s Obsidian Foundry Pant
- Merino main body
- Targeted reinforcement
- Suspenders included
- The rigid waistband requires careful sizing, and the checked page does not disclose the wool percentage.
Spruce Green Wool Pants
- Vermont made
- Full cut
- 22 oz wool blend
- Follow the maker’s sizing-up advice, and remember that hemmed pants cannot be returned.
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