Cargo trousers? Working trousers?

[rowantk]

Am looking for a decent pair of work trousers. I work part time gardening and tree cutting. Need something which will be able to stand up to a lot of pulling and prickles. Yet to be on a chainsaw so not wearing chainsaw trousers. What are your recommendations? I find a lot of army surplus stuff too thin :(

[John_McC]

Look out for German flecktarn trousers these are lightweight but somewhat thicker than English issue, and they come in larger sizes which is great for me :happy-clapping:

[Pootle]

Hello. I bought a pair of Helikon sfu trousers a while back and am really happy with them
quite a baggy fit, very comfy, great pockets. not as sturdy and protective as denim but much lighter and quicker drying. more robust than walking trousers.
I think they were just shy of thirty quid.

[rowantk]

thanks guys will have a look :)

[rowantk]

Are the waist sizes of the Helikons accurate?

[OakAshandThorn]

I've really come to like the Austrian Army field trousers (dark olive/brown colour). They are a thick poly-cotton, with 4 large pockets total...very strong weave, no problem with roses or brambles.

[jus_young]

Dickies work trousers or Scruffs. Both pretty hard wearing and I seem to live in them. Also use them when out in the woods as I like the additional knee protection.

[Pootle]

Are the waist sizes of the Helikons accurate?
seem to be. on the small ones at least. can't say for larger sizes.

[rowantk]

ok, cheers guys:)

[shepherd]

i found some "no bull workwear" black cargo trousers a while ago and they are amazing for a relatively low price.

[happybonzo]

I find the Regattas that cost about £20 last for at least 2 years

Chainsaws without proper protection? You really know the answer to that - not a good idea :(

[rowantk]

ve gone for some Helikons will let you all know how I rate them :)

[shepherd]

T^

[rowantk]

No, no, no! That would be foolish! Im not working on the saw yet. Just doing the monkey work ;)

[rowantk]

Helikons are as people have said. Good quality and seem to be a strong material. Will be good to get them to work in a few weeks, thanks guys :)

[rowantk]

Only bad point with the Helikons are the buttons. 3 have already fallen or half fallen off......no biggy just gotta get the needle and thread out :)

[rik_uk3]

Another plus for http://www.dickiesstore.co.uk/cat/work-trousers?gclid=CjwKEAiAkvmzBRDQpozmt-uluCQSJACvCd1lW3OSNLvMvnjJBMPwQJD4TSQ3niDr6G7MKDbt ci2a8xoC5-fw_wcB

[Pootle]

Only bad point with the Helikons are the buttons. 3 have already fallen or half fallen off......no biggy just gotta get the needle and thread out :)
Not had any come off mine. yet but some are getting a bit loose.

[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

I second the Helikon SFU trousers. Well made really, lots of pockets and reasonably priced. They've replaced my 5.11 Taclite Pros, and I wear them for work and leisure.