MEN'S WORK GEAR

Small Utility Bags

These are hollow cases with zips. Five different sizes. Four different colours. 

We started with the 'Medium' which was the ideal pencil case (we even called it a pencil case), perfect for accommodating some pencils, pens, scissors, highlighters and a K-bar (if kids still do that?). But since the invention, the uses have become endless. Add 4 more sizes to the mix and you've got one for everything.

Pens & pencils, toiletries, packing cell, tools, first aid kit, jumper leads, nails, screws, crampons, ropes, cables, lunch, headphones, dirty nappies, clean nappies, boots, books, drill, drill bits, at least 3 bottles of beer (500ml kind - not cans), at least 6 cans of beer...

• C-1000n6 (cordura)
• YKK zip
• Little tab loops on the ends
• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

Due to popular demand we bring you Slim Fit Supertrousers. These will tuck into your gumboots easier, hook up less and are just as hardcore as your standard Supertrousers. Apart from the slimmer fit the only other difference to standard Supertrousers is a new waist band for added comfort. They also look really stylish around town ... and we're okay with that.

If you are on the tall side and after longer Slim Supertrousers, you need  Extra Long Slim Supertrousers. 

Note that the colour will lighten with use and washing as the natural cotton content of the fabric won't take a dye fixative in the same way as a 100% synthetic fabric.

Our new Premium C-Canvas is just as hard wearing as the classic Cactus canvas, but has a more comfortable finishing weave, so requires less breaking in time.

(Note: Gingernut Slims Supertrousers are made from our classic C-Canvas).

• Exclusive Premium C-Canvas. Durable and great to wear
• Made by happy people who’ll be even happier if you buy some
• Handle tricky manoeuvres with the articulated knee design
• Casual styling which can handle almost any social situation
• Clothing related embarrassing situations are minimised by YKK zips (because they’re the best) and bar-tacks at all stress points
• Cactus-Tough Lifetime Warranty
  
• Made in New Zealand

If the colour or size you want is not showing, we are probably out of stock. Email or call us to find out when they will be here or to place a backorder – cactus@cactusoutdoor.co.nz, 0800 122 682.

Cactus Supertrousers might just be the world’s best general purpose trousers and they’re made right here in NZ. These trousers can handle a shortcut through the gorse, nailing up some framing, or fitting the chains on the access road. On the flip side they are just as sweet for waiting for your fix at the local coffee cart, stylin’ at a BBQ, or sitting in the office dreaming of better things. There are two types of people out there, those who love their Supertrousers, and those who haven’t bought any yet!

If these are a bit baggy for your liking, check out our slim-fit version – they're not your super skinny hipster jean; you can still build a house in them. If you're after some full-featured, work-specific trousers, Trade Supertrousers might be for you. If your legs run hot, check out our Supershorts.

If you are on the taller side, you may need to order our unhemmed Extra Long Supertrousers 

For shorter inseams, add 'Hem Shorter' to your cart and specify a length in centimetres.

Supertrousers come in two fabric options. C-Canvas is the classic, hardwearing Cactus canvas. Premium C-Canvas is newer, just as hard wearing, but with a more comfortable finishing weave, so requires less breaking in time.

If the colour you select has 'Premium' in the name it's the new Premium C-Canvas, if it doesn't have 'Premium' in the name, it's the classic C-Canvas. Easy as.

• Exclusive 12oz C-Canvas and Premium C-Canvas are super durable and great to wear
• Made by happy people who’ll be even happier if you buy some
• Handle tricky manoeuvres with the articulated knee design
• Casual styling which can handle almost any social situation
• Clothing related embarrassing situations are minimised by YKK zips (because they’re the best) and bar-tacks at all stress points
• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workpersonship

The Trade Supershorts are a true, fully featured work short for those who's work demands it. We've taken the Trade Supertrousers kept all the best bits and removed everything below the knee. Your essentials are all close at hand with dedicated pockets for a cellphone, ruler, and punches or measuring tape and a reinforced hammer loop that stands out for easy use. The large main pockets at the waist are external so the contents don’t get in the way so much when you crouch down. Those pockets are tough enough for a handful of nails or screws occasionally, but we’ve tried crouching down with screws in our pockets and it isn’t that pleasant. Two full size pockets at the back give you a place for the “can you just pick some stuff up from the supermarket on your way home” shopping list. The belt loops are wide enough to take a full width equipment belt.

Antelope, Black and Olive are all made from our new Ultra C-Canvas. The Gingernut Trade Supershorts are made from our classic C-Canvas. 

Need tool carrying capacity but don’t think people want to see your legs? Our Trade Supertrousers and Trade Plus Supertrousers are for you. Don’t get to use a hammer much at work but love our shorts? Have a look at our Supershorts. 

• Super durable and highly wearable C-Canvas or Ultra C-Canvas
• Cellphone pocket (fits an Iphone 7+ and a Galaxy Note S7)
• Two hammer loops for when it’s hammer time
• Ruler and measure pockets help you only cut once
• Roomy external main pockets for durability and easy access
• Wide belt loops for utility belts
• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

We have had a lot of requests for simple, strong mobile phone pouches that won’t fall off your belt. So we made some, at first for the New Zealand Fire Service and now for everyone!

Due to the ever-evolving nature of these digital companions, we've elaborated on the size and shape a little to help accommodate those of you who are all about your iPhone, android, space monkey - whatever you call it.

• Three sizes so you can get one that fits your phone just right
• 3-way velcro system for you to attach the pouch to your belt - no clips to mysteriously release at some odd and inconvenient time. Super solid!
• Outside Measurements:
  Small: 145 x 85 x18mm
  Medium: 150 x 85 x18mm
  Large: 160 x 100 x 18mm

Just when you thought that we had thought of everything, we've taken things a step further and introduced yet another member to the Supertrouser family. A denim version. But in true Cactus form, this isn't any ordinary denim. Made from a tough, Cordura denim, these pants have potential to become the greatest looking pair of denim trousers you ever put on. Like the Canvas Supertrousers, after about 6 months of hard wear and tear, they will have taken on that feeling of a second skin and look like they were made especially for you.

Because Cactus customers demand more than a pair of jeans to drink a latte in, we needed to find a fabric that could withstand a bit of a thrashing. This is why we went for the Cordura Denim which is 4x more abrasion resistant than normal cotton denim. The inclusion of high-tenacity nylon fiber helps resist tears, rips and punctures. 

These are a different fit to the Canvas Supertrouser pattern and are the result of some serious trials and wear testing to make sure we nailed it. The fit is slim (but not skinny) and has a lower rise and fit more like a jean than a canvas Supertrouser.

So if you're one of those guys who finds buying denim (jeans) a nightmare, look no further - these will tick all of the boxes and fit like nothing else. You can count on Cactus to get it right. 

• Cordura 12oz Denim is super durable, comfortable and wears in like nothing else
• 4x more abrasion resistant than normal cotton denim
• Still super practical for people who move their legs with the articulated knee design
• Slim (but not skinny) fit which can handle almost any social situation
• Clothing related embarrassing situations are minimised by YKK zips (because they’re the best) and bar-tacks at all stress points
• Cactus-Tough Lifetime Warranty
• Made in New Zealand

Please Note: Do not shorten (hem) prior to first wash as shrinkage may occur. These are a different fit to the Canvas Supertrousers*

These come hemmed to a standard length – see the 'Sizing' tab above.

For a longer leg length, you need Denim Supertrousers Extra Long.

If you need them hemmed shorter, we can do this for you. Just send them back to us – after you've washed them – with a note specifying the length you'd like them hemmed to. To work this out, measure your leg inseam – this is from your crotch to the floor, in bare feet. There is a charge for hemming.

Or you can hem them yourself. You do not require a heavy duty sewing machine for our denim, unlike our canvas. 

Love Cactus Slim Supertrousers, but wish they came in a lighter, softer fabric? The new Cactus CNC Fabric is for you. These are a similar cut to C-Canvas Slim Supertrousers, so they'll tuck into your gumboots easier, hook up less, and as a bonus, they look really stylish around town. The difference is they're made from our new CNC Fabric, which is less stiff and lighter.

Note: The Armadillo colour fabric is designed to fade to a washed denim-look. With just a little bit of wear, your Supertrousers will fade to a highly-fashionable worn-in look, so you don't have to look like the shiny-pants new fella round town.

• CNC fabric is durable and great to wear
• Made by happy people who’ll be even happier if you buy some
• Handle tricky manoeuvres with the articulated knee design
• Casual styling which can handle almost any social situation
• Clothing related embarrassing situations are minimised by YKK zips (because they’re the best) and bar-tacks at all stress points
• Phone pocket for easy access to your digital companion
• Cactus-Tough Lifetime Warranty
• Made in New Zealand

The Hooded Jacket is a logical step from our Supertrousers. Crafted from the same Premium C-Canvas and lined with our polyester microfibre fleece this jacket is a tough customer for winter living. Due to the heavy fabrics we've darted the arms and gusseted the back of the shoulders so you can get your arms down near your body. Because winter is cold we've also built in a tailored hood to keep that most important part of your body warm. If you love your Supertrousers you'll love this jacket, check it out....

• Internal zip access chest pocket
• Gusseted shoulder construction and darted, giving great range of motion
• Proofed Premium 12oz C-Canvas is great to wear and will last for ages
• Made in New Zealand with first world environmental and labour values
• Casual styling which won't let you down in most social situations
• Bar-tacked at all stress points
• YKK zips because they're the best

If the size or colour you are after isn't available flick us an email or call 0800 122 682 to find out when we will be able to make them again.

Going down on one knee might be a romantic gesture, but spending lots of your work day on your knees is less so, and can take it’s toll on your and your pants. That’s why we make the Trade Plus Supertrousers, a true fully-featured work pant in new Ultra C-Canvas with Kevlar-reinforced kneepads.

Crouch and engage with external main pockets at the waist - the contents displace away from your body. The pockets are tough enough to handle an occasional handful of nails or screws as well. Two full size pockets at the back give you a place for that bit of ply with the crucial measurements written on it and your pie money, and the belt loops are wide enough to take a full width equipment belt. We’ve also added ample dedicated pockets for a cellphone, ruler, and punches or measuring tape, and two reinforced hammer loops that stands out from your leg for easy use. We're confident those who need work pants this tough and this protective will really appreciate them.

Check out the Trade Supertrousers without the knee pad and our Trade Shorts too...

• Super durable and highly wearable 12oz Ultra C-Canvas
• New Kevlar knee-pads – this stuff is super tough. It's tensile strength is over eight times greater than that of steel wire. These knee-pads won't be wearing out in a hurry.
• Removable foam padding in the Kevlar reinforced knees
• Your tools and other essentials are within reach with cellphone, ruler and measure pockets and two hammer loops
• For everything else roomy external main pockets are durable and easy to access
• The details that matter, bar tacked stress points and YKK zips
• Wide belt loops for utility belts
• Phone pocket
• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

If the size you want is not showing, we are probably out of stock. Email or call us to find out when they will be here or to place a backorder.

Love Cactus Trade Supertrousers, but wish they came in a lighter, softer fabric? The new Cactus CNC Fabric is for you. These pants are exactly the same design as our classic C-Canvas Supertrousers, but made from our new CNC Fabric, which is less stiff and lighter.

CNC Trade Supertrousers are designed for indoor trades, work outdoors in warmer temps, or for those who want off-the-shelf comfort, but compromising on durability is not an option.

CNC Trade Supertrousers are true, fully-featured work trousers for those whose work demands it. Your essentials are all close at hand with dedicated pockets for a cellphone, ruler, and punches or measuring tape, plus reinforced hammer loops that stand out for easy use. The large main pockets at the waist are external so the contents don’t get in the way so much when you crouch down. Two full size pockets at the back for your wallet full of cash because you never have to replace your work shorts. The belt loops are wide enough to take a full width equipment belt.

• Lightweight, wearable, but still super durable CNC Fabric
• Cellphone pocket (large enough to fit a big phone)
• Dual hammer loops for when it’s hammer time
• Ruler and measure pockets help you only cut once
• Roomy external main pockets for durability and easy access
• Wide belt loops for utility belts
• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship
• Made in NZ

The Armadillo colour fabric is designed to fade to a washed denim-look. With just a little bit of wear, your Supertrousers will match your old Hilux seat covers, and you won't look like the shiny-pants new guy on site.

One of our new stable of revised and much improved radio harnesses, the 3 Way Basic features:

• Secure and comfortable strapping system
• Padded back for comfort and structure
• Easily fits a wide range of radio sizes and styles
• Durable C-1000n6 and C-Hypalon materials for a long service life
• Easy access zip pocket for your phone, notebook/map or spare batteries
• Secure radio retention straps with easy adjustment
• Easily replaceable radio retention straps if you ever manage to wear them out or damage them during use

Our canvas jackets are the logical companion to our trouser range. Crafted from the same C-Canvas as our Supertrousers and lined with polyester microfibre fleece, this jacket will protect you from the elements but with way more durability than your average down or waterproof/breathable garment. This makes it a favourite in demanding industries like forestry, building and construction. Due to the heavy fabrics used for longevity and protection, we've darted the arms and gusseted the back of the shoulders so there's no loss of flexibility. The Collared Jacket has the same shell, same lining, same rugged toughness, just without the cranial protection of the Hooded Jacket.

• Internal zip access chest pocket
• Gusseted shoulder construction and darted, giving great range of motion
• Proofed European 12oz C-Canvas is great to wear and will last for ages
• Made in New Zealand with first world environmental and labour values
• Casual styling which won't let you down in most social situations
• Bar-tacked at all stress points
• YKK zips because they're the best

Due to popular demand we bring you Slim Fit Supertrousers. These will tuck into your gumboots easier, hook up less and are just as hardcore as your standard Supertrousers. Apart from the slimmer fit the only other difference to standard Supertrousers is a new waist band for added comfort. They also look really stylish around town ... and we're okay with that.

Antelope is the brown - classy, like your favourite high-cocoa chocolate. Olive is a subtle green. Black is black is black. All very serviceable colours. Note that all the colours will lighten with use and washing as the natural cotton content of the fabric won't take a dye fixative in the same way as a 100% synthetic fabric.

Our new Premium C-Canvas is just as hardwearing as the classic old Cactus canvas, but has a more comfortable finishing weave, so requires less breaking in time.

• Exclusive Premium C-Canvas. Durable and great to wear.
• Made by happy people who’ll be even happier if you buy some
• Handle tricky manoeuvres with the articulated knee design
• Casual styling which can handle almost any social situation
• Clothing related embarrassing situations are minimised by YKK zips (because they’re the best) and bar-tacks at all stress points
• Cactus-Tough Lifetime Warranty
  
• Made in New Zealand

One of our new stable of revised and much improved radio harnesses, the 3 Way Basic features:

• Secure and comfortable strapping system
• Padded back for comfort and structure
• Easily fits a wide range of radio sizes and styles
• Durable C-1000n6 and C-Hypalon materials for a long service life
• Easy access zip pocket for notebook/map or spare battery
• Secure radio retention straps with easy adjustment
• Easily replaceable radio retention straps if you ever manage to wear them out or damage them during use

Please note:  This is our retail price, obviously for volume customers things are different - give us a call or flick us an email.

Originating from the snow industry, these vests are designed to give you everything you need to do your job right at your fingertips.

No matter what your tools, the 2 chest pockets (that go all the way to your armpit) or the 4 big cargo storage pockets will hold 'em. 

• Super reflective 
• A place for a radio harness 
• A place for your ID 
• YKK zips
• And a 2-way giant zip straight down the middle

These vests were used a bucket-load during the earthquakes! 

Our Trade Supertrouser is a kind of a hybrid lovechild of the ultra tough HD Dreadnought and super stylish Supertrousers with a little bit of Utility Vest thrown in for good measure. This makes the Trade Supertrousers a true, fully featured gear for those whose work demands tough pants and pockets.

Never reach for a tool that isn’t there with dedicated pockets for a cellphone, ruler, and punches or measuring tape and reinforced hammer loops stand out for easy use. Crouching with full pockets is no problem - the main pockets at the waist are external so the contents displace away from your body, and they are tough enough for a handful of nails or screws occasionally (nothing we can do about the hedgehog effect though). Two full size pockets at the back give you a place for that piece of paper with your hardware shop list and tax receipts.

If you’re worried about wearing out knees, on you or your trousers, the reinforced, padded knees of the Trade Plus Supertrousers will make your work easier. If you like to feel the breeze around your knees, check out our Trade Shorts.

Antelope, Black and Olive are all made from our new Ultra C-Canvas. The Gingernut Trade Supertrousers are made from our classic C-Canvas. 

• Super durable and highly wearable Ultra C-Canvas or C-Canvas
• Your tools and other essentials are within reach with cellphone, ruler and measure pockets and two hammer loops
• For everything else roomy external main pockets are durable and easy to access
• Wide belt loops for utility belts
• Large cellphone pocket (fits an iPhone 7+ and a Galaxy Note S7)
• The details that matter, bar tacked stress points and YKK zips
• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

A tailored women’s cut of the Men's Supertrousers.

The Women's Supertrousers are the result of giving traditional Cactus functionality the feminine touch of an experienced women’s apparel designer. We present to you our solution to the demands of those women who need real workwear but want to look good in it. These are the perfect all-rounders, whether you are trapping stoats for DOC, working the land or travelling the globe.

Like all Cactus products, these are made to the highest quality standards right here in New Zealand. We use our proven European C-Canvas and YKK zips and incorporate carefully considered design features such as articulated knees and strategic bar tacking for strength and wear-ability. Because of this we can confidently offer a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship.

When you first put these on you might be surprised by the stiffness of the fabric. Have faith – after a bit of use they will “relax” and mold to the shape of your body, ending up being possibly your  most comfortable item of clothing  - and they’ll stay that way; truly pants that wear in, not out.

• C-Canvas is great to wear and will last for ages
• Women's cut
• Made in New Zealand with first world environmental and labour values
• Articulated knee for tricky manoeuvres, be they building houses or a quick spot of bouldering
• Casual styling which won't let you down in most social situations
• Bar-tacked at all stress points
• YKK zips because they're the best
• Phone pocket for easy access to your digital companion
• Two back pockets

Womens Supertrousers (8oz) come in Black only.

Unfortunately we're not making any 'made to order' products at the moment so If the size or colour you are after isn't available flick us an email or call 0800 122 682 to find out when we will be able to make them again.

If you would like these hemmed to a different length to standard, please email us  or phone 0800 122 682. Refer to the size chart to work it out. If you don't contact us we'll make them standard length.

If you have any questions, please email us or phone us on 0800 122 682. We'd love to help.

Hate wearing a belt? Ready to fight back against builders-crack? These are the overalls you've been waiting for. Fully-featured trade-specific overalls in heavy-duty 12-oz Premium C-Canvas.

Our trade Overalls are based on the design of our classic Trade Supertrousers, which makes them no ordinary overall. Cactus Overalls are built for anyone whose work demands the toughest, most functional and comfortable overalls on the planet.

• Super durable and highly wearable Premium C-Canvas
• Your tools and other essentials are within reach with cellphone, ruler and measure pockets, two hammer loops, pen pockets, and chest utility pockets
• Roomy external hand pockets and snap-domed chest pouch are durable and easy to access
• Sturdy aluminium Grippin buckles hold your elastic shoulder straps in place
• Multiple-size hip/waist button adjustment to accommodate a few extra pies
• Bar-tacked stress points and YKK zip
• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

IMPORTANT: These come unhemmed so we can customise them to your leg length.

To work out the length you need for your Overalls measure your leg inseam. This is from your crotch to the floor, in bare feet.

Then specify the length required from the drop down menu. if you need them longer or shorter than the options available here, give us a call: 0800122682

Note: if you choose to hem your overalls to shorter than standard length, we cannot return them. Use the size chart to see what the standard length is, and gauge how much additional length you need.