Bear Grylls Trousers...

[Partickpebbles]

Got to say, I know there are mixed views......but the Bear Grylls Survivor Winter Trousers are fantastic...

I was brought some by my wife (I had nothing like to wear!)...

Comfy, functional, easy to wash......

Probably not for wearing on uber hot days....bur for this weekend they were brilliant!

 

[nunzionuk]

I have the Kiwi winter trousers, and they are great too.. very warming.

 

[geordienemisis]

I want some of these BG trousers differing prices on E-Bay waiting to get the right bargain. They look very strong and would seem too last a while.

 

[mountainm]

I have the unlined DoE kiwi ones - great trousers without lining BG's pockets.

 

[Partickpebbles]

I want some of these BG trousers differing prices on E-Bay waiting to get the right bargain. They look very strong and would seem too last a while.

Certainly think they will last. One great thing is the Pocket Dry bag you get too!

 

[Gagnrad]

I've got the ordinary Kiwis, but those are the only Craghoppers I've got.

I did recently see some Craghoppers trousers on Amazon listed as "Duke of Edinburgh Venturers by Bear Grylls", which is a hell of a long title for a pair of trousers.

I was tempted since they seem to be reduced and one happy customer says they're much thicker than the standard ones:

... these are very comfortable durable trousers, I use them for leisure walking as well as my mountain rescue work, these are not the lightweight, flimsy, overpriced bear grylls trousers.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003N7NIRY/

I probably have enough trousers, though.

 

[mountainm]

I've got the ordinary Kiwis, but those are the only Craghoppers I've got.

I did recently see some Craghoppers trousers on Amazon listed as "Duke of Edinburgh Venturers by Bear Grylls", which is a hell of a long title for a pair of trousers.

I was tempted since they seem to be reduced and one happy customer says they're much thicker than the standard ones:



http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003N7NIRY/

I probably have enough trousers, though.

I have the unlined DoE venturers - but they aren't BG branded. I'm very happy with them

 

[JonathanD]

I did recently see some Craghoppers trousers on Amazon listed as "Duke of Edinburgh Venturers by Bear Grylls", which is a hell of a long title for a pair of trousers.

The DofE Venturers and BG ranges are totally seperate. Sounds like someone is trying to pass of the similar Venturers as the BG ones.

 

[Gagnrad]

The DofE Venturers and BG ranges are totally seperate. Sounds like someone is trying to pass of the similar Venturers as the BG ones.

Looks like those are being sold by Amazon themselves rather than it being "Amazon storefront" for someone else, so must be simple error.

It also looks like "Bear Grylls" is entered where the manufacturer's name (Craghoppers) should go. It should have said "by Craghoppers". I should think whoever at Amazon did the input had a bunch of stuff from Craghoppers to do and mixed up the information.

Anyway, good to know that you and the previous poster give the thumbs up to the DoE trousers.

 

[JonathanD]

Anyway, good to know that you and the previous poster give the thumbs up to the DoE trousers.

They are good trousers but you need to wash them inside out to get the best results, otherwise the colour can fade and the poppers wear through the pocket flaps. Washing and drying them inside out will stop those problems. The same can be said of the BG trousers as the finish can get fuzzy on the washing machine drum.

 

[kINGPIN]

I've got a set which I have never worn. So I'll be selling my set of on ebay soon as the 36 waist doesnt fit anymore. I blame the bannock.

 

[fast but dim]

I've got a set which I have never worn. So I'll be selling my set of on ebay soon as the 36 waist doesnt fit anymore. I blame the bannock.

i might be interested! drop me a pm if you're selling.

 

[Gagnrad]

They are good trousers but you need to wash them inside out to get the best results, otherwise the colour can fade and the poppers wear through the pocket flaps. Washing and drying them inside out will stop those problems. The same can be said of the BG trousers as the finish can get fuzzy on the washing machine drum.

Thanks. Good tip.

 

[atross]

I have found them to wear quickly, and not very thorn proof. Have a big rip in my mine from a thorn snag!

 

[JonathanD]

I have a pair that are a good three years old and seen some tough wear... can't complain at all. I've snagged them on thorns, brambles etc, but all that happened was some pulled threads. I did rip the pocket seam open when I caught it on a door knob though. I was given a new pair of the soon to be released 'Originals' range which isn't available yet, and they are made from much tougher material, but the panels don't stretch. Much more like the Venturers only in green and black.

 

[atross]

If they are releasing some tougher gear I would wait for those.

I find I get through a lot of clothing, the only trousers that stand up are fjallraven or Brit army light weights.

I have thunder thighs, so most trousers go in the inner thigh area.

I have also had BG shirts that didn't surrvive past a 2 week canoe trip. Rohan and 5.11 have done very well.