Finding Beetletrunk

Our day to day lives get pretty busy. With work, family, and bills we tend to lose sight of those that mean the most to us. Rediscovering an old friend is really one of life's greatest joys. That moment when you realize how much you enjoyed their presence, how after mere minutes it's like they were never gone from your life. Of course after this you vow that you will never ever ever let the time get between you again. Well, last night I reconnected with a dear friend. I, of course am referring to cargo pants.


Think about it, who couldn't use two extra large storage areas near their knees? The utility and versatility, is really unparalleled in the pants world. Sure, you could argue that Carpenter pants have some utility as well, but do i really need a hammer loop? No. the only thing those side pockets could store are one of those weird flat pencils. No, I need the extra storage. For what, I'm not even sure.

But I do have some ideas:

• small bag of sunflower seeds

• a deck of cards

• juggling balls (yes I'm teaching myself how to juggle)

• Hand sanitizer (chicago is filthy)

• Water (bottled- small) - for obvious reasons

I do, however know what NOT to put in the knee pockets. :

• pencil/pens -this is a great way to compromise the integrity of the pockets with an inadvertent puncture. Ink is also an unwanted element in this storage area

• My wallet - I'm not so much worried about losing it as I am about looking like an ass every time i want to pay for something and i have to lean over and get into my side pocket.

• Perishables - These always belong in refrigerated spaces

• Sharps, hots, glass - Nothing that could hurt me should be stored in any of my pockets.

• Water (non bottled) - for obvious reasons

By no means are either of these lists comprehensive. I would also want to exercise caution while determining what to put into the pockets. Preferably nothing overly bulky as to draw undo attention to the cargo bays.


It goes beyond storage though. I'm pretty sure it goes beyond fashion as well,. If they are not in style, it's not my fault. The store sold them to me. It's the store's fault. Fashion be damned, I wanted me some cargos! No, I think cargos transcend functionality and fashion...perhaps to a spiritual plane where...ok, i pretty much ran out of imagination here.

Yet, when I was standing in the dressing room at Steve and Barry's i gazed into the mirror at my reflection and for a moment reflected (ha) on the pairs of cargo pants that I have lost along the way. Perhaps with this new pair those old pairs will find new life. I would say that the satisfied smile and the slight nod that I gave myself answered that question. yes.




Oh... in non-pants related news I really like the band Port O'Brien. listen.