Duluth Trading Co’s Fire Hose Briar Pants

I recently had the opportunity to field test Duluth Trading Co‘s Fire Hose Briar Pants at several venues. I wore them to a sporting clays shoot, on an upland bird hunt and during the opening of the fall dove season here in Oklahoma. The areas I hunt —both here and in Texas— are rough, and I wanted to see if Duluth’s Briar Pants were up to the challenge. When I first put them on, I was pleasantly surprised with their fit and comfort. I would suggest washing them by hand with rocks several times before wearing them because not only will the material appreciate the abuse but you too will like the way they wear. I was concerned that the pants would be rough and uncomfortable, but they were as comfortable, if not more so, than the jeans that I wear every day.

We hunted dove early in September and the weather, as it is most years, was hot and humid, but the birds were there in record numbers. The hunt was successful and most everyone shot their limits. As I said, the areas I hunt are known for their ruggedness, and as I retrieved birds from places covered in mesquite and prickly pear cactus I was able to get through them and pick up my birds with ease.

Bending down to pick up the birds was pure comfort; these pants have a hidden crotch gusset that makes it easy to bend down. Fire Hose Briar Pants really increase your range of motion and move-ability which adds a whole new dimension of comfort. The Briar Pants protected my legs better than any other pants I have to date tested, and they breathe so that I was not uncomfortable at any time during the hunt.

A good hunt many times hinges on the quality of your gear, especially when hunting the west for upland game like quail, pheasant, and grouse. If the area you hunt is harsh and inhospitable you will not find a more rugged reliable pair of pants.

Andy and Tami McDaniels

Andy McDaniels is the Sportsmen’s Outreach Coordinator for the National Wildlife Federation’s Vanishing Paradise Campaign. Andy works with hunters, anglers, outdoor media and the hunting and fishing industry throughout the United States. Andy also serves as the Conservation Director of Pro-Staff for Hardcore Decoys and Huntducks.com. He believes that conservation is the cornerstone of hunting and fishing, and he has committed himself to educating hunters and fishermen about the conservation issues that will affect our children and grandchildren. His effort on behalf of conservation and his outreach to hunters, anglers, congressional members, political groups, and citizen action organizations has been monumental. In 2003 and 2004 Andy was recognized for his work on State Wildlife Grants by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. His efforts on the Farm Bill garnered him the esteemed Charlie Shaw Conservation Partnership Award from the National Wildlife Federation in May 2008.

Tami is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma. She is a certified English teacher and freelance writer. She has published numerous articles on a variety of outdoor topics. Her most recent articles on outdoor subjects include 10 Indicators of a Quality Guide, The Anatomy of a Hunting Guide Website, Hunting Guides along the Corridor, and First Steps to Get Kids Hunting and Back into the Outdoors. In addition, she is the web content administrator for three websites. Her volunteer work includes managing web and social media sites, writing grants, organizing fundraising activities, and planning community events.