I had a pair of the trial trousers (well 2 actually) before they went on general sale, they were not as hard wearing as the likes of Montane but they were extremely good for dexterity work (due to the stretch panels) though they did wear through quickly, but were light weight and were 'dry' after a spin after a wash cycle, they did take some stains being scrubbed off with a nail brush (which i was surprised about as i thought they would bobble)
On the trousers i tried the waterproof pouch in the pocket had its closure stuck on with pritt stick (you think i am joking!! it was that bad the velcro detached before the strip was pulled half way)
the sizes did seem small i had to get another pair sent as they were a good 2'' smaller that the tags said.
Would i have paid £70? No...... £28 YES!!!