Trousers & Pockets

[Pandabean]

I was wondering if anyone could point me to a pair of good outdoor trousers with a pocket on each leg on the sides above the knee kind - i need more pockets . Currently I use craghoppers and love them but I cant find something similar or better with a pocket on each leg. Maybe I am just being blind.

Oh and with the material being a bit thicker than craghoppers as well

Cheers

 

[Shewie]

The Fjallraven Barents and Greenlands have loads of pockets, not sure what you're budget is though.

 

[Pandabean]

Those looked great.... until I saw the price , the budget isnt that high im afraid at the moment. More down at the < £50 range

 

[calibanzwei]

Black cotton pants as you describe at Asda, a couple of months ago - cargo style. £8. Bought two pair to match the two pair of OD ones they were selling last year.

http://direct.asda.com/george/men-s-clothing/trousers/cargo-trousers/GEM16020,default,pd.html

 

[big_swede]

You get what you pay for. Buy cheap four times or buy the real deal once. Your choice.

Or make your own.

 

[MrEd]

german moleskins?

 

[Limaed]

I like the US Army BDU trousers. They are a heavyweight cotton mix, lots of sizes, lots of colours, big pockets, very comfortable, quick drying. Just make sure they are genuine issue not copies.
Think they retail around £30 brand new.

 

[Corso]

I'm a big fan of Sigtac and woolrich tactical trousers but your looking at 30-40 quid a pair

I also have a set of 5.11's in Tndra - look like a dark green/khaki - again about £40 for them

but you can get them cheaper www.mandmdirect.com were doing them for a tenner but seem to be out of stock - could email them to see if they plan to get any more

 

[Pandabean]

Thanks all, some nice options there. Im tempted to save some money for the fjallraven's . Whats the material like in them?

 

[Aristotle]

US ACU trousers
5.11 Tactical

 

[Shewie]

Thanks all, some nice options there. Im tempted to save some money for the fjallraven's . Whats the material like in them?

It's a heavy cotton which is usually impregnated with their wax, if you iron them they go stiff

They are hard wearing but I've managed to put a small tear in one pair by snagging a bellow pocket on something. I'm not sure what it was maybe barbed wire or thick brambles but apart from that they've been great. Fairly quick to dry too.

I've got five pairs now so they must tick the boxes for me.

Like Olle said, it's worth paying that bit extra for good quality in my book.

 

[roelio]

i love m65 combat pants,can fully recommend them i own 6 pairs

do a search on ebay for them i think they normally sell for £18 ish

very very comfy pants with pockets on both legs and come in diff colours , ie green / black / camo

hope that helps

 

[Rebel]

Sounds like you are looking for a pair of 5.11 tactical pants.

Either the Tactical or TDU pair. The material is heavier weight than Craghoppers and harder wearing. There are cargo pockets on both sides and the TDUs have pockets within the cargo pockets.

Prices vary but they are only slightly more expensive than Craghopper at RRP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ewk8cYXc2w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r26_v6PJ6hU&feature=related

The pants come in various materials

http://www.511tactical.com/browse/Home/Law-Enforcement/Pants/D/20100/P/1:100:10000:10100

 

[northernranger]

i love the genuine german army moleskins, they have good pockets, very tough and very affordable.. 100% thick cotton weave too.. ideal round the fire.. i work in them and play in them..