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What sort of trousers do you lot generally use, I've got a couple of set of walking trousers, one fleece lined the other very lightweight but ripstop and very comfortable, but they're not always the quietest of trousers whilst out.
I currently use the Scout Association activity trousers, which I find very comfortable. I've also used British Army lightweights as well.
MartiniDave
06-02-2004, 09:40
I've been using cheap combats "from the market", about £10 a pair. The last couple of pairs have only last about 6 weeks though :cry: ,the zip tags break off very easily and I keep finding long forgetten barbed wire fences when out rabbit shooting!
My wife works on the clothing desk in the local tesco and she's trying to convert me to their branded chinos, which are also about a tenner but do seem better made. I'll let you know how they work out.
Dave
Buckshot
06-02-2004, 09:42
Personally I like Moleskins for the cooler 6 months or so. I also use army lightwieghts but I find the thorns stick through them too easily and my legs end up like pin cushions :oops: :oops: That's another reason I like moleskins. They are a bit heavy though and I'm not sure they dry out too quickly but I use over trousers so that's not a problem for me
Cheers
Mark
Bowie_Fan
06-02-2004, 10:12
Sorry to make this my first post.
I use German Army Mole skin pants for almost every outing trip I do.
This includes Peru, Rocky Mountains of Canada, and Arazona USA.
They work well (with under liners) in sub -40 weather. Also work in the (in my opinion ) horable jungle climates.
They also dont "zip/zop" like the UofA Combats.
But by far the "best" hot weather/jungle pants are the Canadaian issue combat pants. Only prob is they dont last to long.
Sorry to jump in like this...but thats me.
I asked this a while ago:
http://www.bushcraftuk.co.uk/community/viewtopic.php?t=560&start=0
I've found some good looking trousers since then:
Skillers Poly/Cotton Work Pants
Old Navy Trek Pants
Filson Tin Cloth Brush Pants
What trouser I use depends on the activity.
If I am out in the mountains, climbing, walking or ice climbing etc I will use technical gear by the likes of North Face, Mountain Equipment or Rohan.
Rohan I always wear for travel as it is easy washed, iron free and light weight.
However, for bushcraft I use my old polycotton lightweights that I had in the Army and recently I have just started using the US Army equivalent BDU combats as they have more pockets and they come in lots of plain colours ;)
You can get them on Ebay for about £12 which is better than the £30 over here. Just watch the postage.
Richie
www.allthingsmilitary.co.uk (or .com I can't remember) are selling the german moleskins on offer for about £6.50 a pair. I've ordered 3 pairs :-D
Gaah - not in my size!!!!
However - on an unrelated subject - I have just found this on that site (under camping- tents/tent equipment):
DPM Basha
Large waterproof sheet with 8 webbing loops around the edge
and a central double webbing loop.
Reinforced and waterproofed on the underside.
Size 8ft x 5ft.
Product Code : BASHA-DPM1 £24.95 Inc.
ditchfield
06-02-2004, 21:12
I use Brit army lightweights. I managed to aquire a fair few pairs :wink:.
i'm using portugeuse army mole skin's nice and lite but strong
only problem is you have to do time in the army to get them (or have a brother inlaw who is still serving :-D
Gaah - not in my size!!!!
However - on an unrelated subject - I have just found this on that site (under camping- tents/tent equipment):
DPM Basha
Large waterproof sheet with 8 webbing loops around the edge
and a central double webbing loop.
Reinforced and waterproofed on the underside.
Size 8ft x 5ft.
Product Code : BASHA-DPM1 £24.95 Inc.
Aye Womble !! They have some good prices, and their postage isn't ridiculous either :-)
mmcniven
07-02-2004, 15:18
I used to use army issue trousers until i discovered Jack Wolfskin Northpants a great pair of trousers more pockets than you will ever need, double knees, and made from a poly cotton material that is wind proof and water repellant to a degree. They are fairly expensive at £50 but i think they are worth it as the material is very tough and should last a long time. Check out their website - sorry dont know the address off hand.
Michael
SquirrelBoy
07-02-2004, 16:23
I use British Lightweights, they are really windproof, well I never get cold in them and they dry out pretty quick. I got them at a car boot sale !!! £3 Its an excellent place for kit !!
The 'mercan's go nuts over Royal Robbins 5.11 tactical pants ....
http://www.royalrobbins.com/
http://www.511tactical.com/
I thought the Royal robins 5.11 trousers were great untill i took them out into the woods
the fabric tore and snaged, the button (actually a brass popper) came off
so they fell down without a belt and they take ages to dry
the shirt seems good though
Hi!
I used the german army moleskin for a while until i bought the Fjällräven Greenland Trousers. They are more abrasive resistant, more lightweight and dry a lot faster. The impregnation with greenland wax seems to make them wind and waterresistant to a degree. In warm and humid environment you're better off without the wax. Just wash it out and when autum comes just reimpregnate them. Lots of versatile pockets, double knee portion and straps to adjust the trouser on your angles. Best outdoor trousers i ever owned. Excellent kit IMHO, but very expensive.
Cheers
Allmi :-D
Trousers - Why Trousers?
I use a Kilt, natural, cool in summer, warm in winter. Worn with boots or
shoes.
Otherwise it's FjellRaven - expensive but well worth every penny - last pair eventually gone after 12 years of Ranger use.
If you fancy a skirt give my friend Tom a call on
www.tribaltartans.com
Mad!
:roll: JeremyH
www.allthingsmilitary.co.uk (or .com I can't remember) are selling the german moleskins on offer for about £6.50 a pair. I've ordered 3 pairs
Bugger they've only got sizes for people without a beer gut, I mean 34" waist surely thats Womens sizes??? :lol:
Dutchman
12-02-2004, 02:23
Fjallraven Groenland pants for me. Either with or without wax.
But if I had lots of dollars I would get myself this http://www.filson.com/vipants.htm
with leather binding of course 8-)
"Might as well get the best"
Cheaper alternative: carpenter pants
Have to agree about the Robins they are quite heavy and take ages to dry. You have to be careful as well about the quality control as they seem to be made in a variety of countries.
But the yanks do love em!! :lol:
Best trousers for bushcraft/survival/repairing your car/hiking what ever are the good old british army lightweight or denims as we used to call em.
Cheap - tough - quick drying they are the soldiers choice! And they dont melt at a whiff of a camp fire! :-D
yep, good old bomb proof denims :-D