Trousers (Kegs)

[Ben Casey]

Hi All
I had a look round the site to see if any reviews where on here for trousers but did not find any so thought I would start one.
I'm looking at getting some decent hard wearing kit for out and about. At the moment I have a couple of different pairs.
Combat type british issue they are the new issue type and the material is a bit thin not like the old type that had lining in them and are not to good in the cold unless I have something under them.
Then I tried Craghoppers one pair I have is not to bad but the legs seem to be a bit on the short side but feel nice and thick and warm. The other pair I have from them (The Bear Suvivor ones I know I'm daft). Well if I needed to survive in them I would be right in it but they are ok for around town.

So any of you guys got any tip or advice for decent leg covering would be great.

Ben

[comanighttrain]

I got a pair of berghaus trousers, light breathable types. Great for walking. Not so good for when an ember lands on them. More flammable than firelighters

[GlenM]

If you like army issue combats then take a look at the genuine U.S. stuff. It's much heavier in construction, windproof and you can wash them till the cows come home.
http://www.premiersurplus.co.uk/ do a pair of woodland M65 for £18.50 + postage, great value.

Glen

[Ben Casey]

Cheers lads just looking at the min :)

[great white ape]

Am liking the Keela range.

Dont have a pair yet but saw them at the outdoor show last month and liked the look of the company.

http://www.keela.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67&products_id=236

These scuffer HW for £60 can be found for £50 on the net. Think they look like good all rounders and once worn in will last for years.

Currently have some north face ones and been using the same pair for years. they dry so fast and the material is great. You would need to take a knife to them or have a serious accident with some rock etc to cause a tear. Mud and dust is just a hand rub to scrub up for a swift half in the pub, advantage too is that they have a great inner pocket in a pocket with a zip. Perfect for keys and phone etc.. Can remember but thing they were about £60 - 70.

The below link is some something like the ones I am using.

http://uk.thenorthface.com/tnf-uk-en/men/trousers-shorts/men-s-insulated-trekker-pant.html?colour=614

[swkieran]

keela stuff is great just bought one of there coats for next winter and best of all made in britain :)

[mahikan]

I would recommend going for trousers made from 'schoeller' fabric for general outdoor activities. There are many designs and brands using this stretchy fabric that dry's quickly and is slightly water resistant. It comes in different weights for winter or summer depending on the manufacturers. Many guides/mountain leaders over here,including me, swear by this fabric.

For general Bushcraft activities I use woollen trousers either army surplus or over here made by a company called 'Columbia' they produce them for the hunting market. I back them up on cold days with a pair of 'merino wool' long johns.
I think some european companies are producing a woollen mountain guide style set of trousers.

Sadly I must say I actually like the Bear Grylls (or how ever you spell his name) trousers and they would be great for summer activities here.

[happybonzo]

Have a look at the Regatta lined trousers: Mine have outlasted my Craghoppers and they have been worn everyday in the Forstry this Winter
5/11 used to do some winter weight strides that were hard wearing.
The Cabalas website is worth a look as well. They are, as you probably know, a huge ourdoors supplier in the US. They seem to want to get started over here so it may be worth a look

[Ben Casey]

Hi guys I think I'm going to have to go shopping again LOL I was thinking about having a drive to go outdoors and see what they have :)

[happybonzo]

try Geoff Turners in Stowmarket

[Ben Casey]

try Geoff Turners in Stowmarket

Is that the gun place you mentioned?

[happybonzo]

No, Turners are an outdoors pursuits shop. They've got a good range of temptation in there so make sure that you wallet is double locked :)

http://www.isuffolk.co.uk/profile/56374/Stowmarket/Geoff-Turner/

Mallard Barns is the Gun dealers, near AAC Wattisham - you can watch the heroic flyboys doing brave things in helicopters while Richard at Mallard lightens your wallet

http://www.mallardbarn.co.uk/shop.asp

[Ben Casey]

No, Turners are an outdoors pursuits shop. They've got a good range of temptation in there so make sure that you wallet is double locked :)

http://www.isuffolk.co.uk/profile/56374/Stowmarket/Geoff-Turner/

Mallard Barns is the Gun dealers, near AAC Wattisham - you can watch the heroic flyboys doing brave things in helicopters while Richard at Mallard lightens your wallet

http://www.mallardbarn.co.uk/shop.asp

Hi I got to both shops today and there was a lot to look at and buy I got a bit of stuff and had a good natter with the guy in the gun shop it was really good :)

[happybonzo]

Richard is a throughly decent chap. He really knows his stuff and goes out of his way to help customers - unlike some RFDs I could think of

[Ben Casey]

Richard is a throughly decent chap. He really knows his stuff and goes out of his way to help customers - unlike some RFDs I could think of

I have to agree there I will go back when I finally get round to buying a Rifle he had some good stuff in there :)

[Adam Savage]

If you like army issue combats then take a look at the genuine U.S. stuff. It's much heavier in construction, windproof and you can wash them till the cows come home.


where did you get yours from? I had some U.S. woodland camo stuff a few years back and cut it up for a gillie suit, it was thin enough to use as a mozzie net lol