Waterproof shooting trousers

[Ludders]

Hi all
I’ve had two pairs of waterproof trousers made by aigle for the past 10 years, both pairs have final given up and won’t do another season. What do I replace them with, trousers are to be used for all fields sport uses from picking up, foxing, stalking, beating. So many different brands to choose from. Hoping to spend no more than £100 per pair,
What would you recommend and why?

 

[VSS]

Have a look through the Decathlon range of shooting trousers before you go spending an excessive amount on a "branded" pair.

 

[lochty]

Keela do excellent kit, used by the police and mountain rescue. Sale section on their website site.

 

[timbrayford]

Hoggs Kincraig, warm and waterproof and reasonably durable, weak stitching inside the pockets needs a lot to be desired is the only criticism

 

[NickJ]

For under £100...Seeland (usually on sale with John Norris of Penrith) or Keela as above

 

[beenseen]

All the Seeland clothing I’ve had didn’t stay waterproof very long, maximum one season.

 

[Tralle]

If I think about it I rarely use waterproof trousers any more.

If I go out in heavy rain in winter and know it is for more than a day, then yes.
And then I use a pair of hard shells or waders, proper rain gear.

I never found waterproof general use trousers to be breathable enough to not be very uncomfortable when working outside.
But then again, I sweat my knees alot apparently.

If you can get over the somewhat tactical look, Uf-pro makes some of, if not, the best I have ever worn.

 

[WW.]

I rate my Verney Carron Fox Pro trousers. Warm though above 5-10 degrees especially if active.

 

[Monarch Country Products]

Not the cheapest option in the market, however you get what you pay for:

For Sale: Thread 'Pinewood Waterproof Pro Xtreme Trousers'

Mar 23, 2025

Up to 2024 we sold a well known brand of quality hunting & shooting trousers, however the brand then decided to exit the marketplace leaving us with a gap in our range and the task of sourcing a worthy replacement, after much consideration we have new decided to start stocking the Swedish brand of "PINEWOOD".
PINEWOOD is a family owned business which was founded in Smaland in 1996. All garments are designed in Varnamo. Specializing in Hunting, Shooting and Fishing clothing.

The PINEWOOD brand has had a presence in the UK market; the Hunter Pro Extreme Trousers are held in high...

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[opticron1]

+1 for Keela over trousers or salopettes. Only problem would be that you get a tad warm in them and they re a wee bit heavier than some trousers. The fact that (as @lochty has alluded to) the Police and Mountain Rescue teams both use Keela gear is a big plus.

 

[Pedro]

Depends on a few things. Do you want breathable and waterproof? Do you want tough, to perhaps survive the odd thorny encounter? You can pay a lot of money to have all three, so choose your priorities and go from there.

As for longevity, is it just me that thinks in general the quality of many such clothes has gone south in recent years?

 

[Warrenton]

Waterproof + tough + warm = expensive, but if it lasts 10 years its def worth it.

 

[Ludders]

I like the look of a couple of pairs on philip morris website
Seeland woodcocks advance
Hoggs of Fife kincraig

Any of those a worthy investment

 

[Pedro]

I’ve had Seeland trousers and although they have different ones, they have proved robust and (fairly) waterproof. To an extent, they breathe too. But not anywhere near trousers with a Gore-Tex membrane. Seeland are the same company as Harkila, who have higher end stuff at a higher end price.

To be honest, folk on here will advocate trousers that they’ve had and worked well. But nobody will have tried out every type. The best advice is to go old fashioned. Instead of buying online, go somewhere that has a good choice and, as they say, feel the quality.

 

[Keith Edmunds]

Arktis C310 - You can pay 3 times more for inferior trousers - really hard to beat

C310 Waterproof Combat Trousers - Olive Green

The C310 is the fully waterproof version of our classic combat trousers. The outer is made from our signature 50/50 ripstop is coated with a DWR finish and is one of the toughest fabrics on the market. A light-but-strong seam-sealed inner dropliner achieves the waterproof/breathable...

store.arktis.co.uk

 

[Greenmist]

I'd be looking at two different pairs, a quiet pair for stalking and foxing and a more robust (noisy) pair for beating and picking up

 

[Ludders]

I'd be looking at two different pairs, a quiet pair for stalking and foxing and a more robust (noisy) pair for beating and picking up

Any recommendations?

 

[Maz]

Have a look at the harehill stuff really good gear and doesnt break the bank

 

[chriswjx]

Bit more than your budget, but I really love my Fjallraven trousers - think they're about £150 ish?

 

[Ludders]

I’ve ordered these

New Forest Performance Field Trousers

Available in 29, 31 & 33 leg lengths! These trousers represent quality and value, a fantastic all round trouser smart enough for shooting, tough enough for beating.

www.newforestclothing.co.uk

Will post an update when I’ve tried them out