I'm an electrician, and the only clothes I wear are bib overalls for all the reasons you mentioned above. I was recognized as an electrician just wearing bibs and as a kid I wore bibs to dress as a construction worker.
Haha, they are super handy.. I literally am wearing the same T-Shirt from highschool (12 years later), that was heavy work t-shirt, but was protected because of my Carhartt coveralls 😁 Thanks for the comment.. good to read that!
I like to wear both... it always depends on the use. If it's really just for a viewing or a clean job. I like to wear classic coveralls with a matching shirt and a bow tie. Or just a pair of dungarees with a tight shirt bow tie. In winter, thick dungarees with a tight sweater.
i love wearing my overall bibs so many things you can keep in the pockets so many tools you’d need for a job without wearing a pouch i’m only 16 and wear them on the job almost everyday highly recommend if you work in any trade if you don’t have any i’ll tell you investing in some carhartts will make your life so much easier and they’ll last you a very long time definitely will get your moneys worth!
Yeah I enjoyed them.. they also kept my clothes lasting way longer, too.. The only downside to them is the straps over the shoulders, sometimes those are annoying..
counterpoint: if you use a belt, you just put it on when you start work and take it off when you stop for any reason. you can even set up multiple options. I even work out of a safety vest frequently. hammer, and a couple hand tools in my pants pockets, staples and other small things in the vest pockets, and I always keep my phone, writing tools, and sniffer in my shirt pocket. the key is to find a system that works for YOU and the work YOU are doing. if I'm doing something tool and part intensive, I wear a full belt with suspenders. and if it's not part intensive, I can just put the belt somewhere handy.
@@BecomingAnElectrician I've known guys who would show up in shorts and put coveralls on, and I've had jobs in bad weather that i used full coveralls, but i still like being able to take the belt off.
@@kenbrown2808 You are certainly correct, there are other ways to increase your tool carrying capacity, so that should not be your main reason for opting for bib overalls. The main benefit of overalls in a work environment is that the bib offer some protection of your torso from splashes, sparks and dust (think of it like a combination of a shop apron and pants), while being more comfortable and less restrictive to wear than an apron or a full boiler suit. Plus, they look fantastic. I'm with B.A.E. on this one, I don't set foot in my mixed wood/metal shop unless properly bibbed up in my dickies :)
Sadly, Carhartt changed their overall model line-up.. I don't know why.. the old overalls shown in this video were AWESOME! becoming-an-electrician.com/coveralls-overalls-vs-pants-for-electricians/
Can you do a video on boots that you wear? Would be good to see the overalls being worn over top of some rubber boots too, as that's how I would wear mine. The overalls should fit over some rubber boots no problem right? Would be good to see that in the next video.
Summer wasn't too bad.. I just wore boxers! The most annoying thing is just the straps over the shoulders, but the benefits of keeping clean, having pockets, and carrying tools easily outweighed it!
you gotta get you a pair of insulated for the winter they work amazing and for summer i’d get a pair of carhartt rugged flex they are thin enough you won’t be terribly hot and they are still very very durable
I like coveralls cause belts dont hold my pants up well and they are suprisingly cooler in the summer cause belts prevent the natural convention of heat going up.
These ones shown are the dark brown ones - all around great. The blacks are good, too (but a bit hot in the summer). There's also light brown ones which are good for summer. There's also "insulated ones" for the winter.. I'll come out with a video soon about those.
They are Carhartt. They are an old model, which have been updated.. so would be quite hard to find.. here's more info: becoming-an-electrician.com/coveralls-overalls-vs-pants-for-electricians/
They make all the difference! They protect your clothes and your body, and have so many helpful pockets!: becoming-an-electrician.com/coveralls-overalls-vs-pants-for-electricians/
My dungarees have two lives. When they are new, I also wear them in my free time or just for clean work. When they are no longer so beautiful, they are worn for the dirtier work.
My journeyman wears bibs everyday and he says when he travels everyone that’s worth a damn wears bibs. I wear my carhartts sometimes but sometimes they’re an inconvenience
I also have a hiking costume like this: dungarees, a cotton shirt and a top hat. I've already covered a lot of miles in this outfit when I'm working somewhere else.
Hey, after some research, it sounds like they discontinued this model (which I've read a couple people were really disappointed.. I really liked these ones!).. they've been replaced by a front-pouch model? (I don't understand why!) Here's some info for you: www.reddit.com/r/Carhartt/comments/qgp3bj/r01r06_are_gone/ Video from that Reddit post.. could be helpful: ruclips.net/video/ZdqOXjBlQuQ/видео.html Also.. these MAY be them on Amazon.. I cannot promise, but it looks just like mine (but again.. sounds like they've been discontinued....) Affiliate link - amzn.to/3ROgdGy
In the winter yes. In the spring shorts. In the summer just boxers. I like wearing pants/shorts under the coveralls because you can keep your keys and wallet on you at all times (rather than leave it in your lunch kit which some guys do).
Yeah I noticed they had a redesign while I was writing and creating this video.. I don't get why they'd change up their Carhartt Overalls.. they were amazing as is.. the new layout looks look not as good and restrictive.. thanks for feedback on the straps.. Glad I picked up a couple new ones before the switch over.. becoming-an-electrician.com/coveralls-overalls-vs-pants-for-electricians/
@@Johndersarrrr In winter sweatpants, in spring/fall shorts, in summer time boxers (personal items would go in viz vest or somewhere on me). Here's my article on overalls vs pants for electricians: becoming-an-electrician.com/coveralls-overalls-vs-pants-for-electricians/
@@Johndersarrrr Yes the viz vest goes OVER the coveralls, not under, so that viz vest is always exposed / visible. You can also look at a viz vest sweater / jacket in the winter, too!
They don't have knee pad inserts.. WEIRD! Even if you don't use the knee pad inserts, it's a double layer of material there, so it'd make your pants last longer..
look at their designs of overalls today, carhartt sucks, not only in quality but in leadership. Every time some1 important leaves the company and some1 mediocre comes in, boom.... all they had to do is keep the r01 and r06 ok they ran out of material but keep the Fin designs man.
Ya I was talking to a boutique selling carhartt clothing the other day about the coveralls.. the lady gave me a unpleasing answer of "things change, go with it".. I was just saying, the design shown in this video was amazing!
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I'm an electrician, and the only clothes I wear are bib overalls for all the reasons you mentioned above. I was recognized as an electrician just wearing bibs and as a kid I wore bibs to dress as a construction worker.
Haha, they are super handy.. I literally am wearing the same T-Shirt from highschool (12 years later), that was heavy work t-shirt, but was protected because of my Carhartt coveralls 😁
Thanks for the comment.. good to read that!
:-)
I like to wear both... it always depends on the use. If it's really just for a viewing or a clean job.
I like to wear classic coveralls with a matching shirt and a bow tie.
Or just a pair of dungarees with a tight shirt bow tie.
In winter, thick dungarees with a tight sweater.
They are very useful, aren't they!!
@@BecomingAnElectrician sure :-)
i love wearing my overall bibs so many things you can keep in the pockets so many tools you’d need for a job without wearing a pouch i’m only 16 and wear them on the job almost everyday highly recommend if you work in any trade if you don’t have any i’ll tell you investing in some carhartts will make your life so much easier and they’ll last you a very long time definitely will get your moneys worth!
Yeah I enjoyed them.. they also kept my clothes lasting way longer, too.. The only downside to them is the straps over the shoulders, sometimes those are annoying..
counterpoint: if you use a belt, you just put it on when you start work and take it off when you stop for any reason. you can even set up multiple options. I even work out of a safety vest frequently. hammer, and a couple hand tools in my pants pockets, staples and other small things in the vest pockets, and I always keep my phone, writing tools, and sniffer in my shirt pocket.
the key is to find a system that works for YOU and the work YOU are doing. if I'm doing something tool and part intensive, I wear a full belt with suspenders. and if it's not part intensive, I can just put the belt somewhere handy.
Yep, good points. Just always liked these coveralls for super versatile workflow! (Sharing my opinions of course 🙂)
@@BecomingAnElectrician I've known guys who would show up in shorts and put coveralls on, and I've had jobs in bad weather that i used full coveralls, but i still like being able to take the belt off.
@@kenbrown2808 You are certainly correct, there are other ways to increase your tool carrying capacity, so that should not be your main reason for opting for bib overalls. The main benefit of overalls in a work environment is that the bib offer some protection of your torso from splashes, sparks and dust (think of it like a combination of a shop apron and pants), while being more comfortable and less restrictive to wear than an apron or a full boiler suit. Plus, they look fantastic. I'm with B.A.E. on this one, I don't set foot in my mixed wood/metal shop unless properly bibbed up in my dickies :)
@@troelshansen6212 and like I said, everybody should use the system that works best for them.
What exact type of coverall is this? I want one with pockets like this but I never find one.
Sadly, Carhartt changed their overall model line-up.. I don't know why.. the old overalls shown in this video were AWESOME! becoming-an-electrician.com/coveralls-overalls-vs-pants-for-electricians/
Can you do a video on boots that you wear? Would be good to see the overalls being worn over top of some rubber boots too, as that's how I would wear mine. The overalls should fit over some rubber boots no problem right? Would be good to see that in the next video.
Never tried rubber boots with them, just typical construction books with 6" vertical to cover ankle.
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I wear them but as a fashion choice hehe, I'm not an electrician (I just slay 😎!)
Overalls are useful with all of the pockets available!
becoming-an-electrician.com/coveralls-overalls-vs-pants-for-electricians/
what about summer heat? do you know of a thinner pair with similar amount of pockets
Summer wasn't too bad.. I just wore boxers! The most annoying thing is just the straps over the shoulders, but the benefits of keeping clean, having pockets, and carrying tools easily outweighed it!
you gotta get you a pair of insulated for the winter they work amazing and for summer i’d get a pair of carhartt rugged flex they are thin enough you won’t be terribly hot and they are still very very durable
I like coveralls cause belts dont hold my pants up well and they are suprisingly cooler in the summer cause belts prevent the natural convention of heat going up.
Agreed! They are loose feeling. I also like how they protected my shirts over the years because the front bib acts as an extra layer!
Are these the dark brown or black that has faded over time. Thanks!
These ones shown are the dark brown ones - all around great. The blacks are good, too (but a bit hot in the summer). There's also light brown ones which are good for summer. There's also "insulated ones" for the winter.. I'll come out with a video soon about those.
What brand are those ?
They are Carhartt. They are an old model, which have been updated.. so would be quite hard to find.. here's more info:
becoming-an-electrician.com/coveralls-overalls-vs-pants-for-electricians/
Occidental pocket caddy, might also be your friend
Oh ya those are light and handy! Thanks for sharing!!
I’m a carpenter& I wear these all the time
They make all the difference! They protect your clothes and your body, and have so many helpful pockets!:
becoming-an-electrician.com/coveralls-overalls-vs-pants-for-electricians/
My dungarees have two lives. When they are new, I also wear them in my free time or just for clean work.
When they are no longer so beautiful, they are worn for the dirtier work.
@@mibnsharpals yeah, I work all week long so they stay on me !
Thanks for sharing 🙌🌺🏵🌼🌻🌹
Hey! Thanks so much for the comment.. hope it helped you make a wiser decision on the best Overalls for Electricians !
My journeyman wears bibs everyday and he says when he travels everyone that’s worth a damn wears bibs. I wear my carhartts sometimes but sometimes they’re an inconvenience
Lol, I just liked them at work. They protected my clothes and body more, and were super convenient with all the extra pockets for pens, and note pads.
I also have a hiking costume like this: dungarees, a cotton shirt and a top hat. I've already covered a lot of miles in this outfit when I'm working somewhere else.
Do you have a link to these specific overalls?
Hey, after some research, it sounds like they discontinued this model (which I've read a couple people were really disappointed.. I really liked these ones!).. they've been replaced by a front-pouch model? (I don't understand why!)
Here's some info for you:
www.reddit.com/r/Carhartt/comments/qgp3bj/r01r06_are_gone/
Video from that Reddit post.. could be helpful:
ruclips.net/video/ZdqOXjBlQuQ/видео.html
Also.. these MAY be them on Amazon.. I cannot promise, but it looks just like mine (but again.. sounds like they've been discontinued....)
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I'm not sure.. but you can read more here about the Overalls: becoming-an-electrician.com/coveralls-overalls-vs-pants-for-electricians/
Great video
👍 - Will keep trying to remain consistent here.. lots to talk about as an electrician starting up, that is for sure!!
Y’all wear pants under y’all’s overalls?
In the winter yes. In the spring shorts. In the summer just boxers.
I like wearing pants/shorts under the coveralls because you can keep your keys and wallet on you at all times (rather than leave it in your lunch kit which some guys do).
The redesigned bibs are awful. The straps need constant adjustment and everything falls out of the pockets if you bend over.
Yeah I noticed they had a redesign while I was writing and creating this video.. I don't get why they'd change up their Carhartt Overalls.. they were amazing as is.. the new layout looks look not as good and restrictive.. thanks for feedback on the straps.. Glad I picked up a couple new ones before the switch over..
becoming-an-electrician.com/coveralls-overalls-vs-pants-for-electricians/
"I've never liked tool belts" typical sparky
Lol - What industry do you work in?
You wear pants under them?!?! Thats new haha
Yes, otherwise it can rub (as the material is rough), and gives you additional pockets for personal items, like car keys, wallet etc. :)
@@BecomingAnElectrician oof doesnt it get sweaty down there in hot summer
@@Johndersarrrr In winter sweatpants, in spring/fall shorts, in summer time boxers (personal items would go in viz vest or somewhere on me). Here's my article on overalls vs pants for electricians:
becoming-an-electrician.com/coveralls-overalls-vs-pants-for-electricians/
@@BecomingAnElectrician One more question, don’t construction sites require you to wear Hi vis clothing? Do you wear vests over overalls or something?
@@Johndersarrrr Yes the viz vest goes OVER the coveralls, not under, so that viz vest is always exposed / visible. You can also look at a viz vest sweater / jacket in the winter, too!
I got the new Milwaukee Pants
In the winter, I wear overalls
They don't have knee pad inserts.. WEIRD! Even if you don't use the knee pad inserts, it's a double layer of material there, so it'd make your pants last longer..
@@JackElectrician Yeah, I loved the workflow of coveralls!!! A little more pricey, but worth it for the body protection (and save money on clothes)!!
Coveralls and overalls are not the same.
You are correct. Coveralls are what mechanics typically wear. Overalls are shown in this video.
Those are overalls not coveralls.
Yes others have mentioned, but the concept was just explaining how much I've enjoyed using them as an electrician.
Just came here to say that coveralls are a different thing than overalls
Yeah the a comment previously revealed that - These are overalls (just for SEO purposes the title).
Slowveralls.
Haha no way!
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look at their designs of overalls today, carhartt sucks, not only in quality but in leadership. Every time some1 important leaves the company and some1 mediocre comes in, boom.... all they had to do is keep the r01 and r06 ok they ran out of material but keep the Fin designs man.
Ya I was talking to a boutique selling carhartt clothing the other day about the coveralls.. the lady gave me a unpleasing answer of "things change, go with it".. I was just saying, the design shown in this video was amazing!