Skimp vs Spend: The Brutally Honest Workwear Buyer’s Guide

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Are you wasting money on “workwear” that isn’t actually built for work? In this video I break down your kit piece by piece and show you exactly where to skimp and where to spend on work boots, pants, jackets, base layers, PPE and more. If you work construction, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, or any other trade, this will help you build a workwear system that actually holds up on the jobsite instead of just looking good on Instagram. What I cover in this video: Cheap vs expensive work boots and why your feet are not the place to save money The truth about work pants and which fabrics are worth paying for Jackets, rain gear, and base layers that keep you warm and dry all day Which PPE and safety gear is worth upgrading for comfort The shirts, hoodies, hats and hi-vis where you can go budget and be fine If you’re a tradesman trying to stretch your paycheck, this is a no-BS workwear buyer’s guide based on real jobsite use, not fashion. -Coffee With Carl Newsletter: https://rebrand.ly/CoffeeWithCarl - Patreon: https://bit.ly/3CgauCW -Merch: https://exlsv.com/collections/carl-murawski -Website: https://www.carlmurawski.com -Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qIHzaB -Discord: https://discord.gg/RrDrYkAJxH -My other channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CoffeeWithCarl1 #Carlmurawski #tradesman #workwear BEST OF THE BEST (This list is continually updated) BUDGET WORKWEAR -Work Boots: https://ktku.co/3h -Work Pants: https://carhartt.pxf.io/nXy3r9 -Work Jacket: https://carhartt.pxf.io/K00d39 -Work Shirt: https://wrangler.sjv.io/Vm1z7J TOP TIER WORKWEAR -Work Boots: https://rebrand.ly/duweo8u -Work Pants: https://rebrand.ly/a13vwy1 -Work Jacket: https://ktku.co/oh -Work Shirt: https://rebrand.ly/ji596y7 CASUAL WEAR -Waxed Jacket (budget): https://rebrand.ly/s116zp1 -Waxed Jacket (top tier): https://rebrand.ly/g6ewpc3 -Wool Coat: https://bit.ly/3N2W9Qg -Leather jacket: https://bit.ly/3LAKOUZ EDC -Budget Knife: https://rebrand.ly/1vmhgwp -Pen: https://bigidesign.com/?dt_id=105329 -Flashlight: https://bit.ly/473dNvq Timestamps: 0:00 Skimp vs Spend 0:18 Boots 0:59 Base Layers 1:41 Pants 2:26 Outerwear 3:34 PPE 5:00 Tee Shirts 5:23 Hoodies 6:03 Hats 6:14 Hi-Vis 6:41 Belts 7:10 My Criteria Carl Murawski is an electrician and lifelong tradesman turned creator. He tests workwear and boots like they’re actually used on the job and shares straight talk on the trades so you buy right, stay safe, and build a solid career. Topics you’ll see here: workwear reviews, work boot tests, tool reviews, electrician tips, apprenticeship advice, jobsite safety, construction careers, and blue-collar life