Which 'Presentable' Surplus Combat Trousers?

[Aristotle]

I'm looking for a pair of army surplus trousers with decent-sized pockets that I can wear at my (Business-Scruffy) office, on site and then for DIY/outdoors when they seen enough work action.

-Not camo and preferably not 'British army' green.

Which country's surplus trousers are the most 'presentable'? any suggestions?

Cheers.

ps. I currently wear 5.11s (1x canvas and 1x lightweight) and some excellent Wrangler cargo pants I bought in Wal-mart in the US.

 

[maddave]

Try looking for police surplus too. They usually have black cargo pants going in a combat syleee

 

[nuggets]

matalan do a range !! a use them for work also

http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/categorylist/dept/mens_shorts-and-casual-trousers?resetFilters=true

 

[MrEd]

imo

either MOD Police cargo pants, they have big leg pockets, and are ripstop and hard wearing, they also have a baton pocket that will take a 6d maglite lol

or german army moleskin trousers, siilar story and very hardwearing but more expensive

 

[andybysea]

American bdu's can be bought in o/g,beige,navy blue,

these look ok,
http://www.factsurplus.co.uk/product/773
as mentioned german moleskins- im sure ive seen them in black as well as o/g.

 

[SimonM]

I use these from Soldier of Fortune...

ACU ( Army Combat Uniform) is the US Armys replacement for the original BDU uniform.

2 Leg Cargo pockets (angled to give easier access and velcro closed)
2 small ankle pockets
2 hand warmer slash pockets
2 back pockets
Drawstring waist
Fixed belt loops
Drawstring leg ties
Pockets for knees pads (pads not included)
Coyote Brown.

£19.99

http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/military/index.asp

 

[big_swede]

Do they have to be surplus?
Do they have to be army?

The 5.11s you mention are neither.

Sounds as you are just looking for presentable pants with large cargo pockets?

 

[Aristotle]

No, they don't have to be army surplus. I do like the 5.11 Canvas trousers.

I was just looking to try something different.

Those ACUs look interesting.

Are the Moleskins available now as heavy as the 1980s ones? From memory they were probably a bit too heavy..

 

[Ben Trout]

I got a couple of pairs of Royal Navy fire retardent trousers from my local surplus store. I'm using them for Scout activity trousers. They seem like good kit, very comfy and have velcroed thigh pockets. and button up waist adjustment.

They are available here; ebay shop peelyscombats I haven't used this seller yet.

 

[A.Gronow]

Just bought a new pair of Moleskins from my local surplus shop for £22.
Decent size pockets and they don't look too military.
Tough as old boots, going to last me a very long time.
http://www.smartsarmysurplus.co.uk/

 

[Rabbitsmacker]

US BDU, plain colours, light weight, good build quality. or german army moleskins, black, grey or green.
i'm a fan of the us stuff, very comfortable and usable, also, the more lived in they look the better.
Rob

 

[Aristotle]

I reckon that BDU or ACU are looking like the favourites at the moment, but keep the suggestions coming.

 

[Locky]

http://www.thearmystore.co.uk/cgi/s...OP= &PN=6_Pocket_Army_Trousers.html#a116#a116

6 pocket army trousers £9.99 plus p&p
lots of others on there too

 

[galopede]

Another vote for the American BDU. I have a few pairs of the Propper (That's the make!) BDUs in various colours and they are some of the most comfortable and best fitting trousers I own. Really well made.

I also have a pair of the German moleskin trousers which are also excellent but they are rather heavy and a bit hot for summer wear.

Gareth

 

[Aristotle]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I've gone for some Olive ACU trousers. They'll hopefully fit.

 

[SimonM]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I've gone for some Olive ACU trousers. They'll hopefully fit.

Good choice...

Simon

 

[Nonsuch]

Bit late maybe but Endicotts German moleskin repros are really nicely cut and are an interesting field-grey

NS

 

[Aristotle]

I now have, and am wearing, the ACU trousers.

So far I'm pleased with the fit and impressed with the quality. I like the ripstop poly-cotton.

Cheers to SimonM

 

[Nonsuch]

How does the waist and leg sizing work out in practice ? Seems a big range, eg L is 35-39"

Thanks
NS

 

[FerlasDave]

One word mate,

primark.