Waterproof overtrousers recommendations

[Barn Owl]

As above.

Any opinions on lightweight, breathable, olive green ones.

Looking for zip opening from hem to about knee to allow easy donning of same.

thanks.

 

[para106]

Hi, you could do a lot worse that these : http://www.climaxtackle.com/prologic/max1_spring_clothing.htm.

Not everyones cup of cammo I agree but very well made & comfy. I use mine for general faffing as well as the odd day on the river bank - very warm in Winter too.

Cheers

 

[Barn Owl]

Thanks para,

They could well fit the bill for some days out,ta.

 

[cave_dweller]

I bought some Keelas, and so far I'm well impressed with them - pretty comfy (as overtrousers go), they seem to breathe ok, easilly 'off and onable' and they keep the water out. Also pretty inexpensive compared to the usual GoreTex etc.

They ain't quiet though, so if you're interested in getting close to animals, maybe not for you.

EDIT: They don't do olive. Sorry.

 

[lou1661]

these are good, not hugely lightweight but well built bits of kit, i got a pair off ebay brand new so there are new out there too Linky

Cheers
Louis

 

[Chris the Cat]

German army Gortex with braces on ebay are a good, cheap bet !
Chris.

 

[Dave]

The ECWCS gen 2 or gen3 are a lot tougher than our goretex overtrousers.
If you want to splash out, and make less noise, the Harkila Pro Hunters, are excellent. [With a pair of Brit Army Braces]

 

[Barn Owl]

Thanks guys.

 

[Pandabean]

these are good, not hugely lightweight but well built bits of kit, i got a pair off ebay brand new so there are new out there too Linky

Cheers
Louis

Louis, how heavy are these waterproofs. They look pretty good, I'm also in the market for a new pair of waterproof trousers but do you need the braces with these or can they be worn without?

 

[lou1661]

Louis, how heavy are these waterproofs. They look pretty good, I'm also in the market for a new pair of waterproof trousers but do you need the braces with these or can they be worn without?

I will dig them out the car later, but you do need to wear the braces, they are very high waisted

 

[kiltedpict]

I had a pair of them and loved them- nae idea where they went to when I moved house! I use Paramo cascada trousers for most walking in all but the best weathers and love them, but might splash out on another pair of these again.... evil bay I hear you say?.....

KP

 

[Pandabean]

Im now very tempted to buy a pair.
Not sure how the wallet will react though