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.
- Fit
The intentionally baggy fit with an 18-inch leg opening clears skate shoes and can be made regular by sizing down one size.
Why this is supported
Vans designed these as a baggy, intentionally loose fit. A Q&A recommends
For a more regular fit, we recommend sizing down at least one size, but keep in mind the intended design is intentionally loose.
How does the baggy fit of these pants compare to other Vans pants? Should I size down for a regular fit?Compared to Vans standard straight or slim fits, the pant is
much roomier through the hip and thigh.
How does the baggy fit of these pants compare to other Vans pants? Should I size down for a regular fit?The 18-inch leg opening is engineered so
the pant clears chunky skate shoes without stacking
Real-world fit of the baggy tapered cut — 18_inch_leg_openingThe horizontal knee pleats
visually cite the articulation seams on classic military BDU pants
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing — knee_pleat_surplus_referenceadding to the volume effect and helping the cut stand away from the leg.
- Care
100% cotton ripstop feels broken-in from day one and shrinks 2-3% if high-heat dried.
Why this is supported
The heavy-wash fabrication pre-softens the ripstop, and
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.
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing — heavy_wash_break_inHowever, the all-cotton fabric
can still shrink 2–3% in both warp and weft directions if exposed to high heat
How the cotton ripstop feels and breaks in — shrinkageso air drying or low heat is advised. The ripstop grid can abrade on rough surfaces; washing inside out helps keep it flat. With repeated washing,
after roughly 5–7 cycles the fabric develops a supple, broken-in feel while retaining the ripstop grid's structure.
How the cotton ripstop feels and breaks in — post_wash_softening- Design details
Flag label at hem appears only when cuffed; muted camo palette coordinates with earthy neutrals.
Why this is supported
The internal flag label at the hem is positioned so it
adding a subtle Vans branding hit. The Vintage Camo Brown/Green colorway features
- Knee pleats
Stiff fabric gives knee pleats an architectural flare, retaining baggy shape.
Why this is supported
The stiff cotton ripstop
holds an architectural flare rather than draping softly
Real-world fit of the baggy tapered cut — horizontal_knee_pleats, preserving the intended baggy silhouette.
- Colorway
Muted brown and green tones for a low-contrast, versatile camo.
Why this is supported
The 'Vintage Camo Brown/Green' colorway
blends muted brown and green tones with a heavy-wash treatment that lowers contrast
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing — vintage_camo_brown_green_palette, allowing the pants to coordinate with earthy neutrals easily.
- Cuffed label
Internal label at hem becomes visible when cuffed, adding a military ID detail.
Why this is supported
The design includes
, reminiscent of military issue identification tags.
- Volume effect
Knee pleats primarily create baggy volume but also add some movement room
Why this is supported
The horizontal knee pleats are primarily aesthetic,
primarily aesthetic—creating the exaggerated baggy look
Do the horizontal pleats at the knees actually increase mobility, or are they purely for the baggy volume look?. In the stiff cotton ripstop, this excess fabric volume
holds an architectural flare rather than draping softly
Real-world fit of the baggy tapered cut — horizontal_knee_pleats, creating a consistently wide silhouette from waist to hem when combined with the loose fit and 18-inch leg opening. The pleats also
visually cite the articulation seams on classic military BDU pants
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing — knee_pleat_surplus_reference, giving the baggy silhouette a surplus-store heritage.
- Flag label
Vans flag label inside the hem is visible only when cuffed.
Why this is supported
The merchant's description confirms a flag label is sewn internally to the hem seam. Catalog verified that this label is hidden at full length and appears only when the pants are cuffed, turning a common streetwear styling move into a branded moment. When revealed, the label inserts a small Vans branding point that disrupts the continuous camo pattern and focuses visual attention on the footwear. Additionally, rolling the hem exposes both the flag label and the reverse face of the ripstop, revealing the fabric's underside texture alongside the branding — a paired detail that deepens the cuffing reward.
- Fade
Pre-faded camo has a muted vintage appearance; cold wash preserves the palette and allows the print to gain character with washing.
Why this is supported
Buyers confirm the heavy wash pre-fades the camo to a muted vintage look, with a Q&A noting it '
appears as a muted, vintage-inspired camo—true to the product images and not overly bright
How does the camo pattern appear in person? Is it close to the product images or more muted/bright?and that the fabric is already broken in straight off the rack: '
the camo print’s edges are already softened and the fabric feels broken in straight off the rack
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing — heavy_wash_break_inTo preserve this muted palette, research advises that '
continued cold-water washing with mild detergent will maintain this muted palette rather than further stripping color unevenly
How the cotton ripstop feels and breaks in — color_retentionand that the pre-faded treatment means the camo will '
primes the pant to gain character rather than look ragged as it fades further with home laundering
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing — heavy_wash_break_inSo the vintage look is intentional and sustainable with proper care.
- Color coordination
Muted brown and green tones coordinate easily with earthy neutrals like olive, tan, and cream.
Why this is supported
The muted brown and green tones with lowered contrast make the camo coordinate easily with earthy neutrals like olive, tan, and cream, positioning the pants as a foundational piece rather than a loud statement print.
- Ripstop character
Ripstop's crosshatch texture and pre-softened fabric give the camo a grainy, tactical feel and lived-in drape.
Why this is supported
The ripstop's subtle crosshatch weave '
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
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing — ripstop_grid_camo_printAdditionally, the heavy wash fabrication pre-softens the cotton ripstop, reducing the stiff, papery feel typical of untreated ripstop and giving the camo pattern a more lived-in drape from the first wear.
- Military design
Knee pleats reference classic BDU articulation seams for a military surplus aesthetic.
Why this is supported
The horizontal knee pleats '
visually cite the articulation seams on classic military BDU pants, anchoring the baggy silhouette in a functional, surplus-store heritage
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing — knee_pleat_surplus_referenceThis design detail roots the camo in a functional military heritage.
- Color palette
Muted brown-green tones coordinate with earthy neutrals; faded wash pairs with worn-in pieces.
Why this is supported
The deep research confirms that the vintage camo's muted palette
coordinates effortlessly with other earthy neutrals like olive, tan, and cream
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing — vintage_camo_brown_green_palette. Additionally, the heavy wash process means
the camo print’s edges are already softened and the fabric feels broken in straight off the rack
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing — heavy_wash_break_in, so the pants already have a worn-in look that pairs well with other vintage pieces.
- Military details
Ripstop weave and knee pleats add a surplus-store, tactical aesthetic.
Why this is supported
The ripstop fabric's
subtle crosshatch weave adds a grainy, tactile layer beneath the camo print, making the pattern read like worn tactical fabric
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing — ripstop_grid_camo_print. Meanwhile, the horizontal knee pleats
visually cite the articulation seams on classic military BDU pants, anchoring the baggy silhouette in a functional, surplus-store heritage
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing — knee_pleat_surplus_reference. These features combine to give the pants a military-inspired character.
- Footwear coordination
18-inch leg opening clears chunky shoes; cuffed hem reveals a flag label near footwear.
Why this is supported
The 18-inch leg opening ensures
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
Real-world fit of the baggy tapered cut — 18_inch_leg_opening. Additionally,
The internal flag label sewn into the hem seam becomes visible when the leg is cuffed
Vintage camo pattern and outfit pairing — cuffed_hem_flag_label, drawing the eye to the footwear and adding a subtle branding detail.
- Seasonal suitability
Best for cool or transitional weather, less ideal for hot summer.
Why this is supported
A Q&A response identifies the fabric as medium-to-heavyweight 100% cotton ripstop and cautions:
It may feel warm in hot summer conditions.
Is the ripstop fabric lightweight or heavyweight? Suitable for warmer or cooler weather?This indicates that the pants are best suited for cooler or transitional seasons rather than summer wear.
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.