If you need pockets....

I'm always on the lookout for sensible pants with pockets.  Lots of pockets.  If you're not a woman, you probably don't understand why this is so hard.  And if I were smaller around the waist, yes, I probably would just wear boys/mens cargo pants.  But I'm not.  I'm full figured, and unless I make them myself, finding good pants with good pockets is something of a problem.  That's why I'm always glad to find places like LA Police Gear - they sell 5.11 Tactical gear, which will mean nothing to you unless you are a cop, an EMT, a firefighter, or some other type of tactical response personnel.  I used to be an EMT and I can remember when they didn't make as much women's clothing.  Happily, now they have just as much for women as they do for men, which is nice.  The clothing is all sturdy, a good selection of waterproof, and they have a really good selection of footwear.  If you're buying for yourself, be sure to check out the closeouts and overstocks.