Picked them up a couple of months ago and I've only worn them a few times, but they seem really comfy. The adjusting waste is awesome, first pair of trousers in years where I havn't needed a belt (constantly shrinking waist), kneepads are a godsend for kneeling down shooting and keeping low profile, pockets are huge and all round a very generous fit.
Can't say I've tested them in the wet weather though which seems to be on the way.
Whos tested them more extensively? Like them?
I've used them for about 4 years, all my instruction is done wearing these trousers and they suit this purpose well.
They are well put together and the knee pads are a good idea but the big drawback is indeed; wet weather! they soak up water like a sponge, walking through wet or even just damp, long grass gets you soaking wet in minutes.They don't dry particularly quickly either.
They were not quite as tough as I expected, the waist buttons being a bit poor and I've picked up a few small tears from barbed wire, brambles and even embers from the fire! but they are easy enough to patch/sew.
I only paid £25 a pair, I think you'd struggle to find a better pair at
that price, but I
wouldn't pay any more for them.
In all honesty, the old issue lightweight trousers, are far superior in performance and ruggedness, they are just let down by very poor styling/design.
If you want some
really good field trousers; then check out these:
http://www.arktisltd.co.uk/Products/1055_CombatTrouser.htm
I bought two pairs of the originals in the early 90's and they have had
really serious use and abuse but are still going very strong indeed. Only reason I don't use them now, is that they are DPM and I don't need to hide anymore.
The 5.11 canvas shirts
are very good, though they tend to look a bit stuffed after a couple of years use
cheers
R.B.
