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Title: Walking Trousers waterproof/ water resistant
Post by: garrardrj on June 20, 2016, 05:02:48 pm: Due to our sh!t summers i need a pair for walking the dog so i don't need to wear cargos and waterproof trousers , so any reccomendations ? I don't do shops , so internet shopping links highly appreciated :happy2:
Title: Re: Walking Trousers waterproof/ water resistant
Post by: andyR43 on June 21, 2016, 08:09:24 pm: http://www.blacks.co.uk/mens/084036-craghoppers-men-s-classic-kiwi-trousers.html
Title: Re: Walking Trousers waterproof/ water resistant
Post by: Matto on June 22, 2016, 08:27:39 am: The Craghoppers are good trousers but are by no means waterproof. I think you may struggle to get an all in one walking trouser that is completely waterproof. I currently wear Mountain Equipment Mission trousers and then Berghaus Deluge over trousers if the weather is bad.

Good thing about these is they have full side zips and press studs for excellent ventilation which also helps putting them on without taking your boots unlike the cheap Regatta ones I had with no zips.

https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/berghaus-mens-deluge-overtrousers-a1a12080 (https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/berghaus-mens-deluge-overtrousers-a1a12080)
Title: Re: Walking Trousers waterproof/ water resistant
Post by: PND on June 22, 2016, 08:36:51 am: Another :happy2: for Berghaus Deluge overtrousers, but you'll get them a lot cheaper than that!

For example..

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Berghaus-Mens-Deluge-Overtrousers/dp/B00ITI2O68
Title: Re: Walking Trousers waterproof/ water resistant
Post by: andyR43 on June 22, 2016, 07:41:18 pm: Quote from: Matto on June 22, 2016, 08:27:39 am
The Craghoppers are good trousers but are by no means waterproof.

I know but the OP asked for waterproof/ water resistant trousers to replace his waterproof overtrousers. ;-)
Title: Re: Walking Trousers waterproof/ water resistant
Post by: garrardrj on June 23, 2016, 07:30:00 am: Ideally i am after trousers that will repel water for at max 2 hours. I have several pairs of goretex waterproof trousers that you wear over the top , none of which have any pockets and cannot really be worn on their own. The best i can do at the moment is wearing shorts with Goretex Paclite overtrousers over the top. You can get decent water resistant Golf Trousers.
Title: Re: Walking Trousers waterproof/ water resistant
Post by: garrardrj on June 23, 2016, 05:01:20 pm: This is what i have bought

http://www.gaynors.co.uk/mens/clearance/clothing/waterproofs/dp-114935/mens-ortler-waterproof-pant

Thanks for the input :happy2:
Title: Re: Walking Trousers waterproof/ water resistant
Post by: Scottymon on June 23, 2016, 06:33:12 pm: Depends on how much work you're doing. Hiking / Running / Cycling etc. I've never found ANY waterproof decent enough in the breathing stakes and you just end up wet on the inside.
I've had Paramo / TNF / Haglofs / Arcteryx... for just walking then any GoreTex type material is OK... it will need cleaning and reproofing from time to time... had great results with NIKWAX two stage system. I also like the Haglofs PROOF material as it doesn't rustle like GoreTex, which can be annoying if you're not wearing headphones etc.

Happy shopping! I f*cking hate shops too :grin:
Title: Re: Walking Trousers waterproof/ water resistant
Post by: garrardrj on June 23, 2016, 08:50:29 pm: Goretex is great at keeping water out but sh1t at letting moisture out . I have loads of Goretex stuff and tbh its no real difference to cheaper stuff , i'm just a bit of a Bergahus addict. Wash and reproof everything once a year with the nikwax stuff too , we have six of each of the bottles on the garage shelf all fhe time ! Venting waterproofs is the best way to let out moisture imho.

Is there a better quality packable waterproof than the Paclite version ? Thats my next purchase , on the internet , of course. I get Berghaus every fime as i know what size i am in all their products.