I bought two pairs of the B299.  I think the length is about an inch shorter than typical, so it would be better to order a longer size if in doubt.  The pants are lightweight fabric good for summer.  Similar Dickies brand Dungaree pants are available at Wal Mart for a lot less money - a bit more than $20.  The difference is the Dickies have regular jeans-style pockets while the Carhartt has angled side pockets that you see on casual pants.  Also, the Dickies pockets (including the side cell phone pocket) are larger than the Carhartt.  Actually, I find the Dickies pockets too large.  My wallet sinks down way too low and flops around in the Dickies, so I'm contantly having to adjust it when sitting down.  The Carhartt are available in more colors than the one or two available colors for the Dickies, too.  I love the cell phone pocket and not having a silly hammer loop, but I can only give 4 stars because of the high cost of Carhartt products.