For the BDU suggestion.
I bought a pair of Rothco brand BDU pants in blue.
I did a review of them on my blog. I did not get a perfect pair.
http://ilbob.blogspot.com/2012/01/rothco-bdu-trousers.htmlBut, they have held up well after I sewed all the buttons back on and work OK. But, I have never really been happy with them. Never have quite gotten used to the button fly.
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Bob