Cheap and cheerful waxed cotton overtrousers

[Nomad64]

Hi All,

Looking for some advice on cheap and cheerful alternatives to the gucci Fjallraven etc. waterproof trousers for working outdoors in.

Whatever I choose will have a hard and probably short life so rather than go for waterproof trousers, waterproof overtrousers look like a better option. I don’t want to trash my half decent Goretex over trousers and am looking for an alternative to the usual heavy duty “boil in a bag” type leggings.

There seem to be quite a few cheap and cheerful waxed cotton offerings out there.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IJC55B0/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2FQCKS5SQN8I3&colid=NKV3L8PE1PQ2&psc=1

Anyone got any experience of these or similar - not expecting them to be very breatheable but hopefully a bit more comfortable and at least as hard wearing as heavy pvc type over trousers.

Any thoughts gratefully received.

 

[sunndog]

Give wax chaps a thought mate. Fairly waterproof, tough as old boots, thornproof, decently breathable given their bottom'less nature lol the lined ones don't sweat as much, good range of movement too

Seriously they were essential kit when i was keepering

 

[Nomad64]

Give wax chaps a thought mate. Fairly waterproof, tough as old boots, thornproof, decently breathable given their bottom'less nature lol the lined ones don't sweat as much, good range of movement too

Seriously they were essential kit when i was keepering

I’ll take a look - and maybe unleash my inner Village Person!

 

[Robson Valley]

If you can find a ship's chandler, look at the clothing used by people doing commercial fishing.
We were issued what must have been neoprene impregnated cloth of some sort.
Bib-fronts with suspenders, a coat with buckles and a sou'wester hat. 6 days a week for 5 months.
Nobody complained and nothing wore out.

 

[sunndog]

I’ll take a look - and maybe unleash my inner Village Person!

They were good enough for john wayne.......and the village people lol

 

[DavidShaw]

You could go for some waders? Boots come complete with these guys, bound to keep you dry and less "Village People"
Portwest Safety Chest Waders

 

[sunndog]

I get shot down in flames everytime i mention wax chaps on here Lmao

To be clear....i did mean for you to wear trousers underneath

 

[Nomad64]

You could go for some waders? Boots come complete with these guys, bound to keep you dry and less "Village People"
Portwest Safety Chest Waders

Thanks but if I need something fully waterproof, I have one of these in black left over from my Milk Tray Man phase!

http://discountdivers.com/fx/drysuit_new_hunter_gates.html

 

[Nomad64]

I get shot down in flames everytime i mention wax chaps on here Lmao

To be clear....i did mean for you to wear trousers underneath

Still not made a decision on this, I want to try them on (with trousers underneath) before I buy!

 

[johnnytheboy]

What about fortis treggings

 

[Nomad64]

What about fortis treggings

They look great but £90 is it a bit above my idea of “cheap and cheerful”

https://www.fortisclothing.co.uk/shop/waterproof-cordura-trousers/

 

[Dogoak]

Have a look on eBay for Campbell Cooper over trousers, made in the UK, IIRC they're £20?

 

[Nomad64]

A bit of an update on my quest for some bramble proof waterproofs.

The past winter was cold enough to wear chainsaw trousers in comfort and the summer was dry enough for wellies and waterproofs to be left collecting dust for several months.

Now that normal Welsh weather has been resumed, the search goes on. I was waiting to buy a pair at the summer agricultural show but the dealer who sells them online wasn’t there and in the meantime I splashed some cash on these Austrian army surplus bib & brace goretex waterproofs from Surplus & Outdoors.

https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/...as-new-genuine-issue-olive-green-1004102.html

Really impressed, as new and a good fit, the side zips make getting in over wellies easy and very breatheable- I spent most of the day knocking in fence posts in on and off drizzle and despite working up quite a sweat, stayed nice and dry. I can see myself living in these for the next few months.

Not expecting them to be super thorn proof so may look out for some waxed cotton ones at the winter show.

J

 

[Broch]

You could try a pair of Hyena waterproof and breathable trousers; they're about £30 from Screwfix. I use the normal Hyena work trousers working in the wood and around camp.

 

[Nomad64]

Picked up some as new Mascot of Clacton waxed overtrousers from the Bay of E for £17 delivered. Not the most flattering look but great quality and will get loads of use.

 

[Hodge]

Have a look on eBay for Campbell Cooper over trousers, made in the UK, IIRC they're £20?

I have a Campbell Cooper wax jacket that I use on the trike and it has worn well with regular proofing. It is of good quality and a fraction of the cost of Barbour and Belstaff.