Smith's shades
Some merino base/mid layers
IHSH 293
634S-142-ib-c
Miendl boots
Work out in the field
(Pic without the branded PPE)

A surplus wool watch cap
Filson Mackinaw Wool Cape Coat
IHSH-293
634S-142-ib-c
Astorflex Bitflex boots

293
634ib
Iron and resin cruiser
Astorflex

First day in the new to me IHSH-293. Also wearing 777SST, Filson Alaskan Guide Shirt, and Astorflex boots

First day in my first UHF

One UHF turned into two real quick. First day in new UHF eBay score

Where I worked today

My pets/family. Goob the old 12 year old hound dog, and Parker the little kitten. The shepherd mix was Sarge who was 9 and passed a few months ago

And my other boots that aren't sitting in my work truck.

Hike in the local community forest with my dog and my 45lb kid on my back. A peak through the forest to the ocean

@Choko haha maybe eventually. I'm holding off for my first XHS and that duck western this year now. We will see what the F/W UHFs look like though lol. And I'll be making an exception if a denim ball cap fits my head gets released

@eemmmiiee they will definitely tighten up in a wash, but they'll stretch back out to prewash in a day or so

@Brandrea good point. All depends on if there is tension/force exerted on the waist

One UHF turned into two real quick. First day in new UHF eBay score

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@hgering27 perfect fit

@eemmmiiee with the 21oz, very unlikely to get any noticeable lasting shrinkage. Easily stretches an inch in the waist. If you have a lot of pressure on the waist you could probably get an inch and half of stretch give or take. My 5 year old pair of 21oz waist is 1.5inches bigger than they were originally. I think anything over 1.5inches would be if you were actively/forcibly trying to stretch them.

But as many would say here, shrink and stretch isn't an exact science and everyone's adventure differs. I would plan sizing for about an inch of stretch in the waist. If you don't wear a belt, or have a belly like me exerting force on the waist, maybe plan for an inch and a half. And go off your best fitting jeans measured IH way rather than your true waist as @neph93 recommended

Would it be possible to pay for extra belt loops upon purchase? Kind of like paying to hem, but paying for 2 additional belt loops (5->7). With the same caveat of being non returnable upon alteration.

Anyone have pics of a worn/faded one?

@freepickin you could try mixing a few drops of essential oil with alcohol or water and see if that helps. Or extreme measures, I use some Biokleen Bac-out or Dreft stain remover spray for animal/toddler accidents. They have some enzyme stuff which can kill tough stains and odors. I tend to use Dreft on clothes and the other product for rugs and furniture.