
Vans
Camo Ripstop Loose Cargo Pant Tapered Baggy Fit
These Vans at Djab cargo pants are constructed from 100% cotton wear-resistant ripstop fabric in a camouflage pattern, featuring a baggy fit with a slightly tapered leg and an 18-inch leg opening. They include a zip fly, buttoned flap cargo and back pockets, slant front pockets, a fob pocket, and horizontal pleats at the knees for increased volume. Designed for casual and utility wear, the pants also feature a signature badge and an internal flag label at the hem.
- Material
- 100% cotton wear-resistant ripstop fabric
- Style
- casual, streetwear, utilitarian, relaxed-fit, tapered
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Size
Specifications
Loose cargo pants with tapered baggy fit, made from cotton ripstop fabric, featuring multiple pockets and knee pleats.
Ripstop fabric, zip fly, buttoned flap pockets, knee pleats, baggy fit with tapered leg
- Material
- 100% cotton wear-resistant ripstop fabric
- Style
- casual, streetwear, utilitarian, relaxed-fit, tapered
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- Ripstop cotton fabric for durability
- Zip fly closure
- V-belt loop detail on back waistband
- Slant pockets and fob pocket in front
- Buttoned flap cargo pockets and back pockets
- Horizontal knee pleats for enhanced volume
- Signature badge on back
- Internal flag label at hem seam for branding when cuffed
- Baggy fit with tapered leg
- 18-inch leg opening
Product Insights
Vans' Camo Ripstop Loose Cargo Pant offers an intentionally baggy fit with an 18-inch leg opening that clears skate shoes, adjustable by sizing down for a regular fit, crafted from 100% cotton ripstop that feels broken-in and shrinks minimally with high heat. Knee pleats create architectural volume and movement room, while muted brown-green tones and a pre-faded wash coordinate with earthy neutrals for a tactical, vintage aesthetic. A flag label at the hem appears when cuffed, adding military surplus detailing, but the pant is best suited for cool or transitional weather rather than hot summer.
Verified claims
- Fit
- The intentionally baggy fit with an 18-inch leg opening clears skate shoes and can be made regular by sizing down one size.
- Care
- 100% cotton ripstop feels broken-in from day one and shrinks 2-3% if high-heat dried.
- Design details
- Flag label at hem appears only when cuffed; muted camo palette coordinates with earthy neutrals.
- Knee pleats
- Stiff fabric gives knee pleats an architectural flare, retaining baggy shape.
- Colorway
- Muted brown and green tones for a low-contrast, versatile camo.
- Cuffed label
- Internal label at hem becomes visible when cuffed, adding a military ID detail.
- Volume effect
- Knee pleats primarily create baggy volume but also add some movement room
- Flag label
- Vans flag label inside the hem is visible only when cuffed.
- Fade
- Pre-faded camo has a muted vintage appearance; cold wash preserves the palette and allows the print to gain character with washing.
- Color coordination
- Muted brown and green tones coordinate easily with earthy neutrals like olive, tan, and cream.
- Ripstop character
- Ripstop's crosshatch texture and pre-softened fabric give the camo a grainy, tactical feel and lived-in drape.
- Military design
- Knee pleats reference classic BDU articulation seams for a military surplus aesthetic.
- Color palette
- Muted brown-green tones coordinate with earthy neutrals; faded wash pairs with worn-in pieces.
- Military details
- Ripstop weave and knee pleats add a surplus-store, tactical aesthetic.
- Footwear coordination
- 18-inch leg opening clears chunky shoes; cuffed hem reveals a flag label near footwear.
- Seasonal suitability
- Best for cool or transitional weather, less ideal for hot summer.
Product record
- Title
- Camo Ripstop Loose Cargo Pant Tapered Baggy Fit
- Brand
- Vans
- Price
- 110 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Real-world fit of the baggy tapered cut
- At 18 inches, the leg opening keeps the silhouette wide through the ankle rather than pulling in for a sharp taper, so the pant clears chunky skate shoes without stacking and the baggy shape reads as intentional from all angles.
- The flag label sewn internally to the hem seam is positioned to appear only when the pants are cuffed outward, transforming a common streetwear styling choice into a branded detail that rewards rolling the hem to reveal the ripstop's reverse side.
- The horizontal knee pleats create excess fabric volume that, in the stiff cotton ripstop, holds an architectural flare rather than draping softly, making the baggy cut stand away from the leg and maintain its exaggerated shape even in motion.
How the cotton ripstop feels and breaks in
- All-cotton fabrics are prone to shrinkage, and despite the heavy wash, this ripstop can still shrink 2–3% in both warp and weft directions if exposed to high heat — air drying or low-heat machine drying keeps the intentionally baggy silhouette intact.
- The vintage camo is already faded through the heavy wash process, and continued cold-water washing with mild detergent will maintain this muted palette rather than further stripping color unevenly.
- The tight ripstop weave and 100% cotton composition produce a crisp, structured hand out of the package that softens noticeably after the first few washes, so buyers should anticipate a break-in period rather than immediate suppleness.
- Each cold-water wash and tumble dry on low gradually breaks down the yarn's natural sizing, so that after roughly 5–7 cycles the fabric develops a supple, broken-in feel while retaining the ripstop grid's structure.
- The raised crosshatch reinforcement is durable but can catch and abrade on rough surfaces; washing the pants inside out and avoiding bleach helps the grid stay flat and prevents the yarns from fuzzing or pulling.
- The garment undergoes a heavy wash process that pre-softens the cotton and relaxes the fibers, reducing the stiff, papery quality typical of untreated ripstop and yielding a more lived-in drape from day one.
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing
- Because the cotton ripstop is treated with a heavy wash fabrication, the camo print’s edges are already softened and the fabric feels broken in straight off the rack, which primes the pant to gain character rather than look ragged as it fades further with home laundering.
- The internal flag label sewn into the hem seam becomes visible when the leg is cuffed, inserting a small Vans branding hit that breaks up the all-over camo and creates a deliberate focal point — useful for drawing the eye down to your footwear without adding another accessory.
- The 100% cotton ripstop fabric’s subtle crosshatch weave adds a grainy, tactile layer beneath the camo print, making the pattern read like worn tactical fabric rather than a flat graphic — a textile detail that elevates the pant from simple printed cargo to a more authentic military-influenced piece.
- The horizontal knee pleats, introduced for enhanced volume, visually cite the articulation seams on classic military BDU pants, anchoring the baggy silhouette in a functional, surplus-store heritage that makes the camo feel rooted in field gear rather than just a seasonal trend.
- The 'Vintage Camo Brown/Green' colorway blends muted brown and green tones with a heavy-wash treatment that lowers contrast, so it coordinates effortlessly with other earthy neutrals like olive, tan, and cream — think of it as a foundational piece rather than a statement print.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of camouflage-patterned cargo pants worn by a model; loose straight legs with visible thigh flap pockets, ripstop texture, and gathered hems resting over sneakers.
- Overall silhouetteFull-length loose cargo pants with a relaxed fit through the thigh and a wide leg that slightly bunches at the hem over the shoes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - PatternMultitone camouflage pattern composed of irregular organic shapes in dark green, brown, tan, and nearly black tones covering the entire pant surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Thigh cargo pocketsRectangular cargo flap pockets located on both outer thighs with visible flap edges and a single visible snap or button under the flap on at least the right pocket.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.51 · w 0.19 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (high) - Front pockets and hand placementModel has hands placed in top front slash pockets; pocket openings visible at the hips.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.40 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Waistband and flyVisible waistband with belt loops and a central front fly area with a vertical seam and top fastening at the waist.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.33 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Ripstop textureSubtle square ripstop weave visible across the fabric surface, giving a faint grid texture to the camo fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (medium) - Hem conditionPant hems extend to the floor and gather over the tops of low-profile black-and-white sneakers, creating a slightly bunched appearance.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.80 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a full-body model against a plain light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model presentMale model wearing the pants and a white raglan tee with red sleeves, standing facing slightly to viewer right with hands in pockets.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven neutral light gray studio background with soft shadows on the floor directly beneath the model and no visible props.
- Image crop and compositionFull-length vertical crop centered on the model with feet visible and modest empty space above the head; image appears to be primary product shot.
Colors
dark olive green· camo dark green patches#524C33earth brown· camo brown patches#5B3D22light tan· camo tan patches#BCA38Ccharcoal black· camo near-black patches#2A221D- Overall silhouetteFull-length loose cargo pants with a relaxed fit through the thigh and a wide leg that slightly bunches at the hem over the shoes.
- 02

Product
Front view of loose, full-length cargo pants in woodland camouflage showing waist through pooled hem; visible ripstop weave, belt loops, front button closure, and large side cargo pockets with flaps.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, full-length straight-to-tapered pants photographed from front with fabric pooling slightly over the shoes.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (high) - Fabric textureVisible ripstop weave showing a subtle square grid texture across the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Waistband and closureWaistband with belt loops and a single visible metal button at center front above a fly.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Front pocketsInset front pockets at hips with diagonal openings; pocket mouths align with side seams.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (medium) - Cargo pocketsLarge patch cargo pockets on each thigh with rectangular flaps; flap edges and topstitching are visible.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.36 · w 0.24 · h 0.25 (high) - TopstitchingContrasting visible topstitch lines around pocket flaps, along the fly, and down side seams.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high) - Hem and cuffBottom hem sits over shoes with a loose unfinished look and slight fabric bunching at the cuff.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.80 · w 0.76 · h 0.15 (high)
Other
Studio front view showing a model lifting a shirt to reveal the waistband; plain light background and visible black-and-white sneakers as props.
- Model poseModel is standing front-facing, left hand lifting a white shirt to expose the waistband area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a seamless light gray to white background producing soft shadows under the hem.
- Props - shoesModel is wearing black low-top canvas sneakers with white laces and white rubber soles visible beneath the pant hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.86 · w 0.62 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
dark olive green· dark olive green camo patches#644224medium brown· brown camo patches#7C634Clight tan· tan camo patches#C3AB93black· black camo accents#241D1A- Overall silhouetteLoose, full-length straight-to-tapered pants photographed from front with fabric pooling slightly over the shoes.
- 03

Product
Rear view of loose-fitting camouflage cargo pants showing rear yoke, two flap back pockets, side cargo flap pockets, ripstop texture, and full-length tapered legs gathered slightly at the ankles.
- Rear waist and yokeHigh-rise rear waist with a horizontal yoke seam and belt loops visible; waistband sits under a partially visible white shirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Back patch pockets with flapsTwo rectangular back patch pockets each topped with a horizontal flap; pocket edges are topstitched and the right pocket area includes a small rectangular woven tab at the upper outer corner (tab text illegible at this scale).
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.14 · w 0.26 · h 0.19 (high) - Side cargo flap pocketsLarge rectangular cargo pockets with top flaps located on the outer thighs; flaps lie flat and corners show visible topstitching.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high) - Ripstop textureSubtle grid-like ripstop weave visible across the fabric surface, producing a slightly textured appearance on all panels.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.10 · w 0.70 · h 0.80 (medium) - Leg silhouetteLoose, straight-to-tapered full-length legs that narrow slightly toward the ankles and rest over the shoes with a small break at the hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high) - Camouflage printClassic multi-tone woodland camouflage pattern with irregular organic shapes in different tones across the garment.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.80 (high) - Small woven label at waistband“Small dark rectangular woven label sewn at the upper right-rear waistband; characters on the label are not clearly readable at this scale.”Partial
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.09 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot composition with a neutral light-gray background and even lighting; model's hands, part of a white shirt, red sleeves, and shoes are visible and act as props.
- Shot compositionCentered rear view of model from waist down to shoes, framed straight on with the full length of the pants visible.
- Visible clothing and propsModel wears a white shirt that is partially tucked, red long sleeves visible at the top edges, a bracelet on the left wrist, a tattoo on the right forearm, and low-profile shoes peeking under the pant hems.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.92 · w 0.22 · h 0.08 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven soft studio lighting with minimal shadows; subtle shadowing beneath the pant hems on the floor plane.
Colors
olive green· camouflage base - olive green#745B44medium brown· camouflage secondary - brown#7D634Clight tan· camouflage light tan#9B836Cdark charcoal· camouflage dark accents#241D1A- Rear waist and yokeHigh-rise rear waist with a horizontal yoke seam and belt loops visible; waistband sits under a partially visible white shirt.
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Q&A
4 answered- How does the baggy fit of these pants compare to other Vans pants? Should I size down for a regular fit?
- This pant is designed as a baggy fit with a loose overall silhouette and a slightly tapered leg (18" leg opening). Compared to Vans' standard straight or slim fits, this is much roomier through the hip and thigh. For a more regular fit, we recommend sizing down at least one size, but keep in mind the intended design is intentionally loose.
- Is the ripstop fabric lightweight or heavyweight? Suitable for warmer or cooler weather?
- The ripstop fabric has a "heavy wash fabrication" [1], giving it a substantial, medium-to-heavyweight feel that's durable and more suited for cooler weather or transitional seasons. It may feel warm in hot summer conditions.
- Do the horizontal pleats at the knees actually increase mobility, or are they purely for the baggy volume look?
- The horizontal pleats are described as being added "for enhanced volume effect" [product description], meaning they are primarily aesthetic—creating the exaggerated baggy look. While they do provide a bit more room for movement, their main purpose is not specifically to increase mobility.
- How does the camo pattern appear in person? Is it close to the product images or more muted/bright?
- The camo pattern is a "Vintage Camo Brown / Green" [6] colorway, and given the heavy wash fabrication [1], it appears as a muted, vintage-inspired camo—true to the product images and not overly bright.