Shadowchaser Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 I'm on the lookout for some practical waterproof trousers. Essentially I'd like something akin to a pair of combats but to be fully waterproof. I don't like wearing over trousers (it's like wearing a bin liner) and I'd rather the trousers didn't make that swoosh sound when walking. Any recommendations would be welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) Verney carron ibex evo trousers. I have a pair and they have been absolutely drenched and I’ve stayed dry. https://www.swillingtonshootingsupplies.co.uk/store/product/20241/Verney-Carron-Ibex-EVO-Pants/ Edited October 13, 2019 by JTaylor91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) Depends what you intend to wear them for. If it is brashing through brambles etc. then forget it, but I can recommend a pair of Rohan 'Dry Requisite' waterproof trousers with leg pockets as well as the side and 2 rear pockets. I wore them whilst fishing on one of the wildest days so far this year and they were superb, absolutely waterproof. The same could NOT be said for the Clodhoppers jacket that I was also wearing, that leaked at the shoulders. You really need to look at the Rohan website, I have 2 pairs of these trousers, both bought in their 'Souk' (Sale offers UK, I think) I paid £60 per pair. I have tried countless other so called waterproof trousers, NONE of them worked. I use the Rohan trousers for clay birding, if rain is forecast. They can be a touch 'clammy' worn indoors, but once outside they are fine. Chuck them in the washing machine and you can wear them again after a couple of hours drying time. Several of my shooting pals now have them too. Edited October 13, 2019 by Westley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowchaser Posted October 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) Westley, I don't intend to do much bramble brashing in them and will check these out. Why wouldn't they be any good for that may I ask? Edit: I've just seen them on the website. They look very good and ideal for clay bashing in the rain. As you say not the style for rough shooting. Edited October 13, 2019 by Shadowchaser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 I use Seeland trousers for picking up on the hill and they have withstood the worst weather Scotland can throw at them. Try Lakeland Toys and Hobbies for good prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 TGS did a review on the verney carron gear. Might be of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Aigle are pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen-H Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Decathlons clothes are good priced right last well & if they do rip tare snag or break there a fraction of the price of some of the major brands so cheap enough to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Ive had good results from using some cheapo combats and either , heavily nik waxing them , or the cheap aerosols from Aldi (use a couple of cans) I just cant abide the noise that the proper water proof jobbies make, but often wear them underneath the water proofed ones for added warmth and protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Stephen-H said: Decathlons clothes are good priced right last well & if they do rip tare snag or break there a fraction of the price of some of the major brands so cheap enough to replace. This; my normal 'rough' troose are Decathlon jobbies at £15 a pair. So far pretty good, and appear to have withstood everything I can throw at them. I used to favour Flecktarn trousers, but getting good pairs getting harder as apparently the Bundeswehr have stopped selling their surplus. I've bought their waterproof versions, which I've yet to test. They're too noisy for airgun stalking but will be fine for beating/picking up/standing on peg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, udderlyoffroad said: I used to favour Flecktarn trousers, but getting good pairs getting harder as apparently the Bundeswehr have stopped selling their surplus. Thats interesting..I wonder why that would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Rewulf said: Thats interesting..I wonder why that would be? Please take with a large pinch of salt. This was mentioned to me by the chap behind the counter at Marcuss Outdoors in Bristol (does a good trade mil surplus gear), citing concerns over terrorism. I.e. they were concerned that a wrong'un would be able to dress up a soldier; so rather than selling off the surplus it was being burnt. The selection at the time was certainly getting worse, and I struggled to select a decent pair of flecktarn trousers, hence why I switched to (new) from Decathlon for about the same money. It's also good to not be covered head to toe in ex-mil camo, should you encounter someone whilst out on your permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, udderlyoffroad said: It's also good to not be covered head to toe in ex-mil camo, should you encounter someone whilst out on your permission. Surely they shouldnt be able to see you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 18 hours ago, JTaylor91 said: Verney carron ibex evo trousers. I have a pair and they have been absolutely drenched and I’ve stayed dry. https://www.swillingtonshootingsupplies.co.uk/store/product/20241/Verney-Carron-Ibex-EVO-Pants/ Just what I am looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Laksen, accept no substitutes. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry136 Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Austrian army salopettes, goretex and cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 15 minutes ago, Harry136 said: Austrian army salopettes, goretex and cheap! Do you have a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Here you go; https://www.amazon.co.uk/German-Military-Genuine-Dungaree-Trousers/dp/B00HN8ELMK/ref=sr_1_3?adgrpid=54215545638&dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu-_iupmc5QIVSEPTCh1tkgKYEAAYASAAEgJzqvD_BwE&hvadid=259102978963&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006984&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8741726715478758064&hvtargid=kwd-343655419189&hydadcr=28184_1821139&keywords=german+army+goretex+trousers&qid=1571071523&sr=8-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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