Needing some combats

[shortymcsteve]

Right, im on the hunt for some durable combat trousers but there is just too many out there to know whats good and whats not so was hoping maybe a few of you could give me some advice.

Really looking for something thats not too heavy but will keep me nice and warm, something thats not going to take a year to dry if they get wet and nothing too baggy. i prefer the 'slim fit' style as i find more comfortable to wear if possible but not a must.
Oh yeah and something with a few decent pockets.

Looking for something with a reasonable price as i need a few pairs, colour wise looking for black/olive and maybe DPM.
Plan to wear in cold/windy weather (so if there is anything windproof that would be nice) and also in the summer months so maybe i might pick up two different pairs for each type of weather.
Is there anything with reinforced knees? I seen the 'SAS Kit Carry Sniper Trouser' on the bushcraft store, they seem to be the only ones i can find they has the reinforced knees. A little while ago they were selling for £20 but they sold out way too fast for me to pick any up and they are now £40.

Anyway any suggestions would be great, thanks!

 

[ex-member Raikey]

Hey Steve,....

i came across this site the other day mate,....

might be just what your looking for,....

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70681&highlight=

Cheers

Stu

 

[tiger stacker]

You could venture into Glasgow and make enquires at the surplus/outdoor stores there. Old style windproofs are what you are after, sorry am a jungles man so never issued a pair.

 

[shortymcsteve]

Hi stu, never seen those before so something to think about! thanks for the link. Did you decided to try a pair?

-tiger stacker, i plan to go into Glasgow tomorrow actually.. hopefully its not pouring down because right now its terrible outside.
Whats the best shops to check out in glasgow? I only know of Adventure1 which i don't like that much, its okay.. but last time i went in the guy who served me was quite frankly an idiot. I Was asking him the difference between two rucksacks of the same brand and he said the only difference was they were from a 'different supplier and company' but apart from that they were the exact same thing.. he then change his story about 5 times so i just left the shop. Also find it more expensive in there and the guys are out to make money from my experience tho i have got a few things from them before.
I know of Clearwater but have never been because its a bit out the way of the city center, apart from there i know there is a few outdoor shops but no more surplus style shops.

 

[ex-member Raikey]

Hi stu, never seen those before so something to think about! thanks for the link. Did you decided to try a pair?

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i did mate yes,...

they have yet to arrive tho,..

i know Robbi used the same site and got work to buy him some moleskin ones too so he may have his by now,.....