Im looking for some new trousers and was wondering what people on here used, Id prefer to stay away from denim. I dont want to have to take a 10 year payment plan to pay for them either (fjallraven).
Need some new trousers
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How much you looking to spend, what color would you prefer, lightweight or heavier, comfort fit or a bit tailored.
Even if you're flush I'd avoid Fjallraven, their quality has gone down hill in the last few years IMHO
On a budget you can't go far wrong with a pair of army lightweights or Craghoppers, the pockets wear out in no time and you might get a few loose stitches with the Crags though. The winter Kiwis with the lining are really nice for days in the cold
On a budget you can't go far wrong with a pair of army lightweights or Craghoppers, the pockets wear out in no time and you might get a few loose stitches with the Crags though. The winter Kiwis with the lining are really nice for days in the cold
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I have to disagree there I'm afraid. I got a pair of Fjallraven Greenland Pros this year and they are superb and have stood up to a thorough battering and are great! Maybe I got lucky but my pair are brilliant
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Check out the Jack Pyke Countryman trousers.
Lined with added reinforcement where needed and water proof knees.
I've got a pair that the wife has packed somewhere and am going on a hunt tomorrow to find the damn things
Lined with added reinforcement where needed and water proof knees.
I've got a pair that the wife has packed somewhere and am going on a hunt tomorrow to find the damn things
I have to disagree there I'm afraid. I got a pair of Fjallraven Greenland Pros this year and they are superb and have stood up to a thorough battering and are great! Maybe I got lucky but my pair are brilliant
Ha, mine didn't last 6 months before they wore through and ended up being binned.
I now wear Pinewood Trousers or the BG survivor.
I have to disagree there I'm afraid. I got a pair of Fjallraven Greenland Pros this year and they are superb and have stood up to a thorough battering and are great! Maybe I got lucky but my pair are brilliant
Compared to what they used to be like I don't think they're value for money any more, the current G1000 feels like tissue paper compared to the older fabric. I have pairs I can compare side by side and the difference in fabric is very noticeable. I've caught and ripped both leg pockets now on a pair of 3 year old Karl trousers, just bushwhacking in the woods, and my 3 year old Greenlands have split and torn in the crotch. Despite that my faded old Barents are still going strong, although they look tired the fabric is still holding up fine.
I'd like to see the new G1000 HD fabric, it sounds like it might be similar quality to the older fabric, it's just a shame about the price. But if I was going to spend £170 on a pair of trousers I'd probably go for Klattermusens or two pairs of Haglofs
Football terrace fashion driven now, and their prices reflect that.
Compared to what they used to be like I don't think they're value for money any more, the current G1000 feels like tissue paper compared to the older fabric. I have pairs I can compare side by side and the difference in fabric is very noticeable. I've caught and ripped both leg pockets now on a pair of 3 year old Karl trousers, just bushwhacking in the woods, and my 3 year old Greenlands have split and torn in the crotch. Despite that my faded old Barents are still going strong, although they look tired the fabric is still holding up fine.
I'd like to see the new G1000 HD fabric, it sounds like it might be similar quality to the older fabric, it's just a shame about the price. But if I was going to spend £170 on a pair of trousers I'd probably go for Klattermusens or two pairs of Haglofs
Football terrace fashion driven now, and their prices reflect that.
Fair enough, I didn't have to pay the full price for mine though, parent cover
Fair enough, I didn't have to pay the full price for mine though, parent cover
Well that's a win win situation either way you look at it
I wear a combination of military dpm trousers which are cheap (free to ex service people like me) and bombproof, and Fjallraven Barents pro which are worth every penny IMHO (got mine on sale though).
johnnytheboy
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Hoggs of Fife Moleskins, seconded, the best trousers money can buy, hard wear and look good enough to wear in public!
Thanks for all the help, Im only looking to spend around £30-£50 maybe a bit more 
The jack pykes look fairly perfect do you know if they are water proof and whether or not the knee pads in them are real unlike the BG's ones?
The jack pykes look fairly perfect do you know if they are water proof and whether or not the knee pads in them are real unlike the BG's ones?
Thanks for all the help, Im only looking to spend around £30-£50 maybe a bit more
I was impressed enough with the pair I had to buy another pair just 5 minutes ago.
The knees aren't padded, just have a waterproof layer same as the seat. The rest is made from cotton canvas so they're hard wearing.
Only criticism of them is they come up long in the leg.
greensurfingbear
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Thanks for all the help, Im only looking to spend around £30-£50 maybe a bit more
Bought 2 pairs of the helikon sfu less than £30 per pair. Got them in coyote and black. Had to restitch a few if the buttons but not bad for the price. Although both are size large the black pair does feel more snug
Orric
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