I generally love most of the stuff that Carhartt makes and these jeans are no exception.  Generally I've found that carpenter jeans are way too bulky and don't fit comfortably, but these Carhartts are very sturdy (as excepted) but still light. They don't feel out of place on a hot summer day - even here in Texas. I've had these for about a year now and the bottom seams are only now starting to fray (I like to wear them a bit long, so the leg usually drags if I'm barefoot or wearing minmal soled shoes).

The carpenter's pocket is a great storage size for most EDC items, including phones and knives and other tools.  I hope that Carhartt continues to make this model in the future (and that Amazon carries it!)