Bramble Proof Trousers - help....

[mace242]

I'm looking for suggestions on bramble proof trousers. I've searched and only fond ones for seemingly tall people. I'm fairly short and really need a 29" leg. I could take them up but often this type of trouser has a velcro or likewise adjuser at the end which I'd reaslly like to keep.

Budget will go up to £100 (hopefully they'll be a chrissie pressie)

Preferably weather proof and able to not melt into goo when I'm by the fire.

Any ideas, please?

 

[tobes01]

Absolutely love my Fjallravens, wear them for beating and that's whole days thrashing through the undergrowth. Not a nick or tear in them. Tamarack have various offers on at the moment that should bring them within your budget.

 

[fast but dim]

cactus climbing supertrousers!

http://www.cactusclimbing.co.nz/ind...ls&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=60&vmcchk=1

can't believe everyone doesn't wear them.12oz polycotton canvas ( think old karrimor rucksac), non military styling, and ethical construction.

they are bombproof, they are the toughest pants i've ever seen, you need to wash them at least twice before you can wear them i love fjallraven g1000, but wouldn't class it as tough.

i've got the shorts, pants, a bag and wallet, everything they make is no nonsense tough gear. highly recommended.

 

[Nonsuch]

I've managed to rip Ventile and Fjallraven G1000 when rough shooting - if the brambles don't get them the barbed wire will. The only thing I find really tough is waxed cotton leggings. Don't bother with £££ Barbour ones, cheap ones will do.

I also have a pair of Fjallraven very heavy, moleskin-type trousers with a Hydratic lining. They are pretty strong as well

Hope that helps
NS

 

[familne]

I would agree with NS, I've ripped many a pair of expensive supposedly bombproof trousers, now stick to reasonably cheap craghoppers with a pair of Harkila chaps:
http://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products_detail.asp?productID=1667.

 

[Wheelie1000]

Which Fjallraven model do you recommend?

 

[andythecelt]

Thanks for that link fast but dim, those look fantastic! Something else to add to the shopping list.... grumblemuttergrumble

 

[xavierdoc]

cactus climbing supertrousers!

http://www.cactusclimbing.co.nz/ind...ls&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=60&vmcchk=1

can't believe everyone doesn't wear them.12oz polycotton canvas ( think old karrimor rucksac), non military styling, and ethical construction.

they are bombproof, they are the toughest pants i've ever seen, you need to wash them at least twice before you can wear them i love fjallraven g1000, but wouldn't class it as tough.

i've got the shorts, pants, a bag and wallet, everything they make is no nonsense tough gear. highly recommended.

Seconded! Super tough and my wife approves of the appearance (which is pretty rare when it comes to my taste in outdoor gear.) They are suprisingly comfortable (I don't even notice a difference compared with normal "wimpy" ventile trousers nor 5.11 cotton). Not cheap but delivery from NZ was speedy and they are good value.

Only negative is the dubious "ethical construction" -the fabric is from europe, so travels to NZ and then back to europe (in my case).

 

[Shewie]

I've managed to tear a pair of Fjallravens and I've no idea how or when I did it. Just caught one of the bellow thigh pockets and tore a 1" hole in them. I still rate them though and have four pairs and another on the way. I like the Cape Horn, Greenland and Barents, the Foresters were to baggy so I got rid.

I like the look of those Cactus pants, £86 delivered isn't so bad if they're as good as they sound. Shame they don't do green though, I'm not into beige or brown.

 

[bonzodog]

i have fjallraven forrester,barrents and clyde,no rips as yet..

 

[mace242]

cactus climbing supertrousers!

http://www.cactusclimbing.co.nz/ind...ls&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=60&vmcchk=1

can't believe everyone doesn't wear them.12oz polycotton canvas ( think old karrimor rucksac), non military styling, and ethical construction.

they are bombproof, they are the toughest pants i've ever seen, you need to wash them at least twice before you can wear them i love fjallraven g1000, but wouldn't class it as tough.

i've got the shorts, pants, a bag and wallet, everything they make is no nonsense tough gear. highly recommended.

They do look good and this I like:

"If you get attacked by a pig and the fabric gets holed while saving your reproductive potential send it back and we'll patch it"

 

[EdS]

old style thornproof tweed - if you can find it or afford it.

 

[Melonfish]

Of course for the Brambles around me i prefer something a little more hard wearing!

 

[gregorach]

Filson Tin Cloth is reputedly indestructible. I've got a mate who has one of their jackets, and it certainly seems remarkably tough.

 

[Mastino]

I managed to tear Fjällravens, specially under my knees. So now, if in doubt, I wear UK canvas gaiters.

 

[rawshak]

I use wax cotton chaps

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wax-Cotton-St..._Goods_Sports_Clothing_LE?hash=item4a9c06e658

They're under twenty quid, practically indestructable, can be worn with any trousers, easy to get on and off with boots on, and they're waterproof too.

Oh, and they are compact enough to fold up and fit in your pocket.

 

[Dave Budd]

I just wear bog whatever army surplus trousers happen to be in the shop when I go by. I've not torn any of the thicker ones (IE not the lightweights) with brambles, but my legs still take a few thorns when I'm working. Mind you, I do spend most days running around the woods maybe its time I tried a few others...

 

[mace242]

I just wear bog whatever army surplus trousers happen to be in the shop when I go by. I've not torn any of the thicker ones (IE not the lightweights) with brambles, but my legs still take a few thorns when I'm working. Mind you, I do spend most days running around the woods maybe its time I tried a few others...

The ones I had on when I came a bow making at your place were like that and usually are totally fine. This year I did a whole load more foraging and went a bit deeper into the undergrowth and got a really nice cut across the back of my leg for my pains....

They'll probably not be my everyday wear as they may be too heavy.

 

[Tiley]

cactus climbing supertrousers!

http://www.cactusclimbing.co.nz/ind...ls&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=60&vmcchk=1

can't believe everyone doesn't wear them.12oz polycotton canvas ( think old karrimor rucksac), non military styling, and ethical construction.

they are bombproof, they are the toughest pants i've ever seen, you need to wash them at least twice before you can wear them i love fjallraven g1000, but wouldn't class it as tough.

i've got the shorts, pants, a bag and wallet, everything they make is no nonsense tough gear. highly recommended.

I can back this up. The weird thing is that, despite the trousers being able to stand up on their own, with no-one in them, they are incredibly comfortable. Superb kit - trousers, rucksacks - everything.

 

[Shewie]

cactus climbing supertrousers!

http://www.cactusclimbing.co.nz/ind...ls&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=60&vmcchk=1

can't believe everyone doesn't wear them.12oz polycotton canvas ( think old karrimor rucksac), non military styling, and ethical construction.

they are bombproof, they are the toughest pants i've ever seen, you need to wash them at least twice before you can wear them i love fjallraven g1000, but wouldn't class it as tough.

i've got the shorts, pants, a bag and wallet, everything they make is no nonsense tough gear. highly recommended.

Seconded! Super tough and my wife approves of the appearance (which is pretty rare when it comes to my taste in outdoor gear.) They are suprisingly comfortable (I don't even notice a difference compared with normal "wimpy" ventile trousers nor 5.11 cotton). Not cheap but delivery from NZ was speedy and they are good value.

Only negative is the dubious "ethical construction" -the fabric is from europe, so travels to NZ and then back to europe (in my case).

Any idea what colour Antelope is chaps ? My in-laws are going to NZ in January and I'm gonna ask them to grab me a pair. I'm guessing Ocean is blue and I don't do beige so Antelope it is.