Recommend me a Fjall Raven alternative

[mart]

Hi folks is there is a company somewhere that makes a decent poly cotton trouser that doesn't want £100 plus for a pair. I get that Fjalleraven make hardwaring clothing and the g1000 fabric is very good but its only wax poly cotton at the end of the day. I'm after cargo style trousers for camping and general winter use. Warm ish and windproof would be nice. I saw some Haglofs ones that looked good but they were £130,too much. Also some Sherwood forest one that were £45, good price but thought they might be rubbish.

Thanks, Mart.

 

[Corso]

The helikons and craghoppers i own are pretty good

 

[The Joker]

Try these they are really good value and quality made as well.

www.bushwear.co.uk/styles.php?ProductID=101451&ClassID=162

 

[Pierr]

I was in the same quest as you recently. I have some Fjallraven and like them but they are expensive. I tried Craghoppers Kiwi and found them very noisy. I asked aroiund: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78715&page=1

I finally tried 5.11 Taclite and I'm very happy with them. Fabric is quite close to G1000 (regular, not brushed), strong and silent. Leg pockets are less comfortable and take less content but rear pockets are superb. Very large, secure and easy to access. It largely compensate for the leg pockets in my opinion.

 

[Gill]

Hi folks is there is a company somewhere that makes a decent poly cotton trouser that doesn't want £100 plus for a pair. I get that Fjalleraven make hardwaring clothing and the g1000 fabric is very good but its only wax poly cotton at the end of the day. I'm after cargo style trousers for camping and general winter use. Warm ish and windproof would be nice. I saw some Haglofs ones that looked good but they were £130,too much. Also some Sherwood forest one that were £45, good price but thought they might be rubbish.


The Deerhunter brand are about the nearest i,ve found buddy!

 

[sandbender]

"...Hi folks is there is a company somewhere that makes a decent poly cotton trouser that doesn't want £100 plus for a pair..."

Which Fjallraven trouser are you looking at? You can find the Forresters for £65 - £70.

Pierr's suggestion of the 5.11 brand would be a good alternative, you can pick up a pair of their Tactical trousers from Lakeland Bushcraft for £45.

Back up near the £100 mark are the Bison Bushcraft moleskin trousers, pricey but worth every penny.

 

[Limaed]

These are very good trousers and are still quick drying despite being just cotton. I just wear over trousers or thermals if it's really cold.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USMC-BDU-...users&var=&hash=item905b038f6a#ht_1160wt_1037

 

[mart]

Wow that was quick, thanks for the response guys. I looked at the barents troos. Where are the forresters at at that price please? I'll look at all the suggestions guys, Thanks

 

[mart]

The Deerhhunter ones look good, do you own a pair? It says they have a membrane are they a bit hot n sweaty when active?

 

[sandbender]

Where are the forresters at at that price please? I'll look at all the suggestions guys, Thanks

Try here...

http://www.nordicoutdoor.co.uk/fjallraven/trousers.html

The Iceland trouser is better for the colder weather, but the pocket set up is a little odd, the forrester and a decent set of long johns does me most winter days.

 

[mart]

Thanks 4 the link

 

[PropThePolecat]

Get one of the HAglofs pants mate...Youll only cry once and theyll last you a lifetime.

 

[Siberianfury]

i like my fallravens, but they are overpriced for what they are, 511 tac trousers are just as good.

 

[Elines]

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Pierr's suggestion of the 5.11 brand would be a good alternative, you can pick up a pair of their Tactical trousers from Lakeland Bushcraft for £45.

Looks good ?can you fit an OS map in the thigh pockets??