Wool trousers anyone??

[Twodogs]

Swedish Army M39 Trousers

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=2382

 

[Man of Tanith]

Nice one Cliff
More money t spend......

 

[Twodogs]

Sam did you get the belt to go with them ,,,,

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=2362

More money spent ,,,,

Twodogs

 

[Man of Tanith]

Aint got em yet.
Cant help feeling them trews need braces rather than a belt

 

[Phaestos]

any idea of the leg length on these?

 

[Elen Sentier]

and what about pockets ... anyoine know?

Answered own Q - TROUSERS HAVE :-

Metal Buttons, Belt Loops, Braces Buttons, 2 Front Flap Closing Pockets, 2 Flap Closing Leg Pockets, 2" Canvas Hems Have Cotton Bellow For Ease In Putting On and Leather Strap Adjusters.

From eBay where they're going for £40 inc post.

And .. apparently Seat Flap Closing Pocket - from here at £25. MilMart deal very attractive ...

 

[Dave]

Thanks for the heads up Cliff. The yorkshireman in me really objects to paying £5.95 postage. [Ouch]
But I ordered some anyway.....

 

[RonW]

And wonderfull pants they are, too!
Comfy, warm... At least i think they are.
Mind you though, men were a lot smaller/skinnier back then. The waste is up to your kidneys, so getting a roomy fit is necessary, especially if you are going to use braces, in which case your sweater and such go into the pants. I'd recommend using braces, because the pants have a tendency to slide down, because of this high waste. Makes you look like you pooped your pants and the low hanging crotch/bottom becomes uncomfortable when walking longer distances.

The ones shown might be M/39-58 pants. The original M/39's had leather straps around the ankles, which are non removable. Upside on the 39-58's are that the pants are closed all the way, so you can ware them over boots. Fabrics a bit different too. Not as thick.

 

[Twodogs]

Thanks for the information Ron

Twodogs

 

[Shewie]

I like the idea but not so much for over here in our climate, I couldn't cope with them being wet and weighing a ton. Nice for winter trips or expeds into the arctic though I bet.

 

[John Fenna]

Thanks for the heads up - I just ordered some for next winter
Shewie - keep them dry by wearing overtrousers in the rain.....

 

[superc0ntra]

We had the M39 uniform during winter when I was in the army. Never froze despite it being a record -37 degrees celsius.
Very comfy if you have long johns under. An itch to scratch if you do not.

 

[Toddy]

Anyone got an idea of leg length on these ?

Shewie, it takes a 'lot' to get them wet though, and they dry out pretty quick with any exercise from your own body heat.

I wore the last lot with gaiters for digging, but they were too short to wear without those or tucked into my boots.

cheers,
M

 

[andybysea]

That is my dilema, would they fit the taller long legged person? might drop M M a email.

 

[superc0ntra]

That is my dilema, would they fit the taller long legged person? might drop M M a email.

Check the sizing. Normal leg length is in the form of C48, C50, C52 etc. The long legged version has sizes that say C148, C150, C152 etc.
Extra skinny has a B instead of a C and the stockier version has a D but the D sizes show waist instead of the 48... so they'll be in the form of D100, D104 etc.

Hope this helps

 

[Twodogs]

Good Information
Cheers
Twodogs

 

[andybysea]

Thanks for that superc0ntra

 

[Elen Sentier]

ta for all the info folks, specially about drying and sizing, think I'll get a pair ... understand about longjohns too !!!

 

[Chris the Cat]

Anyone know if the M59 has the same high fit as the M39?
Cheers.

C.

 

[superc0ntra]

As far as I remember they are about the same cut