I'm out on the fence still as far as the fabric goes. I leaned over the tailgate on my truck like I have numerous times before and they ripped right by the zipper fly. Did the hole get bigger? Nope. I just seems like the material is a little weak.

I love the layout of the pockets, but as someone else stated, you can't stuff them because they don't have the material to let them expand. I can assure you that the front pocket above the left knee is a great place for a cellphone (RazrMaxx) and it doesn't pop out.

UPDATE 2013-10-28: Well it didn't take long and the hole kept spreading. I've worn ripstop pants before and never had a hole spread (let alone like this one). So after 7 months and about 30 times wearing them they need to be replaced. As much as I like my Carhartt jacket, I dislike these pants. I'm looking elsewhere for better ripstop and more room from a crotch gusset for better maneuverability.