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The Helikon SFU wouldn't fit over my thighs. 5.11 trousers do, as do other US brands. I'm not fat, but more of a (lean, cyclist and former rugby player) 'comfort fit' chap than 'skinny'.

I really like the 5.11 trousers, although the backside wore out on my coyote cotton (TDU?) ones after 3 years of (non-work, non-heavy-duty home) wear. The lighter weight Wrangler ones from a US Walmart lasted longer.

I bought a pair of Lowa Mountain boots a couple of years ago. They are excellent boots. I think that they may have changed the sole for a grippier version at some point in the past, becasue the grip on wet rock and wet tarmac is good.

Lots of spare time (and the money to pay for it)

For long-johns, I've found synthetic ones to be the best.

Jeans don't have useful pockets. Skinny show your bum cut are no good for me either.

Me too. Helikons don't fit me at all.

I'm thinking of getting a pair of moleskins. I had a pair many years ago and, on reflection, they were really good.

The 5.11s are excellent. The Helikons wouldn't go over my thighs!

I have an acrylic + Thinsulate 'beanie' hat that i bought for £5 from an outdoor clothing fair in a village hall near Barnard Castle or Kirby Stephen in the mid '90s. The insulation feels quite substantial and there is knitted acrylic inside and out. The 'overlap' of 'brim' material is quite...

Maybe I should have bought a load of those Swedish jackets and flogged them on here. Glad to be of service, though! FYI, I found that the buttons don't go quite far down enough at the front for when it is cold and windy. I've added a big press-stud lower down and it works well.

Swedish Army field jacket (not me in the photo!). Button-up, heavy wool, big pockets front, rear and inside. I paid less than 30 quid for mine (an un-worn 1942 example). It's a great jacket and I've never had so many (positive) comments/questions about an item of clothing from friends and...

I've (possibly) managed to get past the injury phase now. I don't think that there is that much too it, really. I found some of this Chi Running info useful...

I have a pair of light brown Hush Puppies Grassland shoes. I removed the thick footbed and replaced with a volume reducer and insole. The sole is very thin, with no heel drop. You need to walk gently until you get used to them. They are also excellent for driving in, if you like feeling the...

I started mid-foot running in lower heel drop shoes in January. I initially had a lot of calf stiffness and I did presumably go at it too hard (although I tried not to) because I've been suffering with various calf problems (strains and possibly a tear) since about April. I wear low to zero heel...

I'm interested in this thread. I've gone from wearing orthotics (and support trainers for running) to correct flat feet to wearing lighter, lower heeled shoes, casual footwear and running shoes. I've concentrated on improving my gait/form and my feet and knees are feeling great. I have found...

I bought a pair of these. Unfortunately, despite the waist and length being fine, the 'fit' was far too tight for me. They were also less 'substantial' feeling than I was expecting. Then again, my 5.11s (both canvas and Taclite), that other people have said that they don't get on with, are a...

Although I wear a Paramo Velez Adventure Light jacket and think that it is very good, I wear the heavy-duty 'goretex'(or equivalent?) British Army Surplus trousers so that I can sit, kneel down (and wear with my surplus Hi-vis Goretex jacket on my motorbike) in the wet.

My Velez Adventure Light keeps me dryer and more comfortable overall than any other rain jacket I've owned, although I've never tried it on a multi-day camping trip. I wouldn't want the heavey, non-"Light" version though, although the material is apparently tougher.

Any more ideas?