Recommended waterproof trousers?

[Bigfoot]

I'd be grateful if someone could recommend a half decent waterproof/breathable trouser (not an overtrouser) that doesn't cost the earth. I'm a fan of Paramo kit but I don't have the readies at the moment to buy top notch gear.

I note that Craghopper Ridge III's can be had for £40 - £50 on the internet - anyone use these? They sound good but are they just sweatbags once the going gets tough?

Any recommendations much appreciated.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Here's a thread along the same lines, mabey a few good suggestions?

 

[para106]

Trespass are selling waterproof breathable ones in their sale at the moment for about £30 - down from £50+. No link as I've seen them in the shop. Not bad kit usually from Trespass.

 

[Aristotle]

DPM surplus. Cheap and cheerful.

 

[Paganwolf]

Surplus mate, or go Poncho cheap cheerful and much more useful.

 

[Bigfoot]

Thanks for all the replies.

I've been swithering about using a poncho too

 

[Retired Member southey]

I'm toying with going for a good poncho, for the mulit use side, is it possibel to ahve a wearable poncho that offers a decent cover for a hammock?

 

[Paganwolf]

not big enough unless your 8 feet tall mate lol poncho's are a better bet, and light weight, unless you go for a ply board ventile bat wing of course

 

[Retired Member southey]

He he, I gues Hagrid would be fine, a bit of a strain of the ropes though.

 

[Paul_B]

I'd be grateful if someone could recommend a half decent waterproof/breathable trouser (not an overtrouser) that doesn't cost the earth. I'm a fan of Paramo kit but I don't have the readies at the moment to buy top notch gear.

I note that Craghopper Ridge III's can be had for £40 - £50 on the internet - anyone use these? They sound good but are they just sweatbags once the going gets tough?

Any recommendations much appreciated.

A mate had Sprayway all day trousers. Waterproof and stretchy. Feel and look more like normal trekking trousers too. Closer fitting so not flappy like over trousers. They also do over trousers and they are longer in leg and closer fitting too. That is why I bought them. JUST about long enough for me. Comfy over shorts too.