German Army Cold Weather Fleece-Lined Trousers

[The_Taffinch]

Hi All,

Just wondering whether anyone has experience of and opinion on the German Army Fleece-Lined Trousers such as those available here:

http://www.transworldsurplus.co.uk/695-german-army-extreme-cold-weather-fleece-lined-winter-trousers.html

...and here...

http://forcesuniformandkit.com/products/german-army-fur-lined-cold-weather-trousers

...?

I like the look of them as a cheap cosy pair of pants for the winter, but can't judge how they would feel or look in the flesh.

Cheers,
Matt.

 

[Squidders]

I have a brand new pair purchased last week that don't fit. I have just sold them to a friend but I was still quite impressed with the quality.

 

[The_Taffinch]

I might give them a whirl then. They seem to be quite short in the leg, buy luckily I am a stumpy runt so hopefully I shouldn't look I am doing a Michael Jackson impression.

I have been advised to get a size up from my normal trouser size as this allows them to be used as an over-trouser if need be and they can adjust in.

 

[sunndog]

I use them as over trousers. They are plenty tough enough for woodland work and will shed snow all day long
I find they need a pair of braces to keep em in the right place though

 

[rorymax]

I would like to hear more of the opinions of sunndog and Sqidders on these trousers, please.

E.g. how would they compare with lined Craghopper Kiwi's, not that I am a big fan of Craghopper's overall, but their Kiwi trousers are better than 'really good', to most trousers (in my humble opinion).

Thanks Boys,

rorymax

 

[sunndog]

They are different gravy from craghoppers kiwi's

These are overtrousers best used as your top layer in very cold conditions . Extremely warm and windproof mind

 

[rorymax]

They are different gravy from craghoppers kiwi's

These are overtrousers best used as your top layer in very cold conditions . Extremely warm and windproof mind

I appreciate your reply, now I should check out the new "gravy" and see what it is all about.

Thanks sunndog,

rorymax

 

[Squidders]

Yup, buy one size larger would be my advice.

Very please with the build of the things though, very tough feeling.