Suitable trousers ?

[Pedro]

Doesn't it just ANNOY you the way they size trousers (and other stuff). In this day and age, where a great deal of stuff is bought over the internet, proper sizing is crucial. Yet each manufacturer is different and there are at least 3 different ways of measuring for the same size. AAArgh!!

Sorry, had to do that. All calm again now. Another tick for Deerhunter Rams. If you do a bit of a search, you might still find some somewhere. Probably won't fit though...(calm down...). Failing that, I do like the Seeland offerings. They're the cheaper arm of Harkila. Instead of using Gore-Tex, they use their own waterproof/breathable lining, Seetex. Which isn't quite as good, breathability-wise, but does do a good job. The Seeland Woodcock ones are good and can be found at the £70.00 odd mark, if that's not too expensive.

 

[NullMac]

B&Q workman breeks with kneepad inserts plus £20 surplus goretex overtrousers for the wet or

Harkila ProHunter

 

[paramedicmatt]

Thank you again for the replies.

Sizing is massively frustrating as you say especially in this day and age.


Harkila keep popping up , will check out the Seeland woodcock , may be some here locally that’s stocks these.
£70 seems more reasonable than £170++++

 

[Tom D]

I much prefer a pair of light weight fast drying trousers unless its really cold. I find the double layered waterproof ones get hot when working hard. I love the kuiu attack pants but they are pricey. The kuiu yukon waterproofs are very good too.

 

[VSS]

Thank you again for the replies.

Sizing is massively frustrating as you say especially in this day and age.


Harkila keep popping up , will check out the Seeland woodcock , may be some here locally that’s stocks these.
£70 seems more reasonable than £170++++

The Seeland woodcock are a little bit noisy, I think. Not got a pair myself, but my daughter wears them, and I notice the scratchy noise of the fabric when we're stalking together.
As mentioned earlier, I have Solognac trousers for warmer weather, but for colder / wet weather I have deerhunter lined trousers, which were fairly cheap and are silent.

 

[VSS]

An additional point to add to my post above:
The Seeland trousers appear to be well made, whereas the deerhunter pair are a not so well constructed.

 

[ChesterP]

Fjallraven Vida Pro. Tough as old boots, plenty of pockets and a decent knife pocket included too. Dry quickly, have double fabric in backside and knees and can be waterproofed to a large extent using Greenland Wax (or make your own from paraffin and beeswax). Mine got snagged on some barbed wire and it tore a small hole in them which I have now patched. Have useful hooks at the ankle hems which clip over laces to help prevent them riding up and exposing you to ticks (I just wear thick socks and make sure I have some tick repellent sprayed around the lower legs anyway in the warmer months). Pricey for what are essentially heavy duty polycotton trousers but well worth it over cheaper trousers as they have outlasted anything else I've bought in the past all bar some well used army surplus stuff. come to think of it, nothig wrong with army surplus but many I know don't want cammo.

 

[Uncle f]

I’ve used most of them. All rubbish. Only wear falljraven Lapland hybrid sasta axton and rovince in the summer months. But once cry once.

 

[paramedicmatt]

again , thank you for all the replies. Will now add FjallRaven to the google search. They sound quite good

 

[Klenchblaize]

Fjallraven Vida Pro.

Have to agree. By no means cheap but worth it for the ankle wrap detail alone. They are also hard-wearing.

I have two pairs: Trouser 'A' has all the Greenland Wax washed out for Spring & Summer stalking and 'B' are kept 90% water repellent by regular application of the aformentined wax for Autumn & Winter use.

K

 

[paramedicmatt]

Many thanks for all the replies and info so far. Tempted with some FjallRaven at the moment.

 

[NigelM]

You need 3 pairs of trousers.

1. Waterproof and breathable for the wet days, whether that be rain or a good crawl on the hill.
2. Light weight fast dry (not cotton) non waterproof for summer stalking.
3. Merino leggings which can be worn underneath the waterproof ones in the wet and the fast dry ones when it's dry but the temperatures are down.

The combination of the three will see you through all eventualities, unless it's really cold when I wear 2 pairs of the merinos below the waterproofs.

Which brand is a difficult place to go as there are heaps of opinions. Personally the waterproofs are Sitka, the fast dry Norrona and the merino Icebreaker.

 

[VSS]

You need 3 pairs of trousers.

1. Waterproof and breathable for the wet days, whether that be rain or a good crawl on the hill.
2. Light weight fast dry (not cotton) non waterproof for summer stalking.
3. Merino leggings which can be worn underneath the waterproof ones in the wet and the fast dry ones when it's dry but the temperatures are down.

The combination of the three will see you through all eventualities, unless it's really cold when I wear 2 pairs of the merinos below the waterproofs.

Which brand is a difficult place to go as there are heaps of opinions. Personally the waterproofs are Sitka, the fast dry Norrona and the merino Icebreaker.

As above, if trousers number 1 will fit on top of trousers number 2 then that's another level of versatility.

 

[scowill]

I don't stalk but i do hike, and a very popular pant is the Montane Terra range. I have the Terra and Super Terra. Neither are waterproof (and i wouldn't want them to be either) but they dry super fast. Pair them with waterproof over trousers for torrential weather if you want. The Super Terra are heavier duty and available in a green colour, they can be warm in hot weather. Both are built really tough with lots of zipped pockets, quiet to walk in and comfortable to wear all day and over long distances. Think i paid 60 for the Terras and 100 ish for the Supers.
I would think (you may prove me wrong) that stalking is a hike carrying a rifle, and hikers layer clothing because the weather is usually changeable, we only wear what is necessary because you are working hard and sweating
Last thing i would want to wear if i am doing a 10+ mile walk with several thousand feet of ascent is a pair of waterproof pants. Regards, Glynn.

 

[paramedicmatt]

Much appreciated , will have a look into the Montane range

 

[tuck1]

Swazi fleece trousers for me. The 4WD panda are 3 layers I think, one being a windproof layer. Not waterproof, but turn a really surprising amount, and could be proofed to some extent with a spray. But crucially, they are are warm when wet, and dry surprisingly fast. I find them very comfortable, like wearing a pair of tracksuit pants. Don't wear them near a fire, or whilst welding though....
They are a lot of money for fleece trousers, and were a gift. If I lost them tomorrow I'd be ordering another pair immediately though, I really rate them. I like the single layer ones for warmer weather too, currently have a pair of Steevos, and some dribacks, but the wind noticeably cuts through them more.

I came from a pair of Fjallraven Barents which I found well made and quick drying, but quite cold and stiff when proofed, and I struggled to get any decent level of water repellency. Good trousers though.

 

[Orion]

Fjallraven Vida Pro.

Have to agree. By no means cheap but worth it for the ankle wrap detail alone. They are also hard-wearing.

I have two pairs: Trouser 'A' has all the Greenland Wax washed out for Spring & Summer stalking and 'B' are kept 90% water repellent by regular application of the aformentined wax for Autumn & Winter use.

Something similar here but use the Vidda Pro for summer use and have a pair of the Fjallraven Barents Pro Hydratic trousers for winter as the waterproof lining usually adds enough warmth for the kind of weather we have down here.

 

[paramedicmatt]

Again , thank you for all the replies !

Still
Tempted by the FjallRaven as they have numerous walking shops in the town and can try them on. May change my mind after that.

 

[Fdt]

I like my Fjall Raven Vidda Pro. Probably a bit too thick for the height of summer but they're as near to nettle proof as I've had.

 

[John Gryphon]

Have a look at Stoney Creek

I dropped wearing them 10 years ago,the SC gear in sunlight has a real shiny sheen to it and you stand out like dog nuts (non fleece)

Fleece is the best overall imo.