Totally thornproof trousers / gaiters?

[outdoorstevo]

Hi

Ive done quite a few urban searches too with MR, the forces issue gaiter are a good choice and durable.
Another option is too wear wellies which are better for some of the ground you might be covering particulary old industrial areas and rough ground.
Some of my collegues wear overalls and a heavy duty PVC suit if conditions dictate, certainly saves wrecking your expensive Gore-Tex and decent boots. Ed

I have worn wellies in the past - and they are good for stopping thorns, but I was ticked off about it. Apparently we aren't allowed to wear them because they don't provide adequate ankle support, which means that it's generally a case of what will fit with hiking boots.

 

[BigShot]

Thanks, and if you're interested in finding out more, google ALSAR to see if there's a team in your area. Most search teams would welcome those who aren't afraid of the woods or a bit of rain.

Please accept my congratulations on an excellent tout there! Haha.
I'm checking the ALSR site as I type (well, not quite as I type, it's on a different tab - that's not a well worn stock figure of speech though.

As for the "on the ground" bit - yea, I can understand not changing things mid-search. I can think of a few reasons not to change things once a search is underway.

Right - back to this ALSAR site to see what kind of trouble you've got me to consider getting myself into. Haha.

 

[outdoorstevo]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

I found some "British Army" issued gaiters going cheap on ebay that claim to be thorn proof, so I've decided to give them a try. If they don't work out, I'll have a few more options here to try.

 

[harryhawk]

I use the waxed leggings for beating. Down here in Devon we have very thick areas of gorse/bramble and if you skirt around them you'll be sure of a ear bashing off the keeper!!!
Been using them for 25+years and can vouch that they'll do the job.

 

[Trojan]

I wear 5.11 Tactical cotton canvas trousers- not thornproof but do give some protection.

Off ebay around £25-35 or websites around £45.