Warm and Wet (but not in a good way)

[Damascus]

Suffer wet lightweight trousers during the day, whatever you are doing, most dry quickly and at night wear a dry pair, that works for me.

 

[Pattree]

Totally agree. A dry set for camp ( for me it’sa dry base layer) even if I have to climb into wet trousers in the morning.
A warm kip is worth worlds.

 

[gibson 175]

Nearly...shorts underneath, berghaus waterproof trews on top but they had a mesh lining and felt soft and not clammy. Maybe that's why I felt ok. I walked up through Gordale scar,raining all day in July, then over the hills probably 3 hours total. Was only working hard first 30 mins when I walked up through Gordale scar. Fairly flat after that. Hope that helps. Haven't tried this for extended hours up hill strenous walking.

 

[Ozmundo]

The only time I wear waterproof over-trousers is when I am working fairly stationary and it’s very dirty or very wet. In which case I have a layer under them.

Otherwise I go with water resistant and very breathable/quick drying. A long coat that stops the areas that chafe getting wet in the first place is ideal.

 

[lou1661]

I have worn waterproof trousers (lightweight mtp) over shorts. Generally I prefer to get wet legs and use a pair of short gaiters Swazi Hush Putties to keep my socks dry and debris free….. works for me.