hiking trousers

Creamy

Creamy

Section Hiker
Nearly completing renewing or replacing kit and need new trousers.
three season only just if you know what i mean. my main go to pants have been montane terras that generally i have liked but when wet even just lower legs they seem to sag, stretch whatever and scuff or rub. anyway might prefer something different for long weeks or months continued use.
never owned a pair of convertibles and know n face do some and always thought them a bit backpackery but this might be an idea.

i also have 5.11 tacs but they arnt ideal.

so any suggestions, thoughts, ideas. HELP
 
Teepee

Teepee

Thru Hiker
Klattermusen Gere.

Very rarely do I wear any other trews in the hills.

They make Terras look like shell suits.
 
craige

craige

Thru Hiker
I've been wearing tracksuit pants with the liner cut out. Not overly durable but haven't had any issues, plus they're light and easily and cheaply replaced. Thinking about going to a 3/4 tights and shorts combo plus my MYOG wind pants for when it's cold though. Should stop ticks getting at me, except my lower legs too. Trying to make everything as modular as possible because I overheat very easily although I'll no doubt look like an arse. Not much help I suppose :whistling::poop:
 
edh

edh

Thru Hiker
I wear shell suits.

Well, close. Cheap nylon Adidas runners with a liner or Haglofs calf length.

I've bought some Klattermusen shorts just to shut Pete up.... I might also wear them.

Really, I don't like long troos - preferring 'capri' style...
 
Mole

Mole

Thru Hiker
I have Terras which I rate, but find too warm in summer . Its the double thickness sections which add to warmth and soak up moisture? They are good though.
I have some old Rab treklites for when it's cold.
But most often in the warmer half of a year, if not wearing shorts, I wear capris for work and walking.
I rate Regatta brand - Larsson or Geo. They are good value, slim fitting, good enough fabric. handle dampness better than the Terras. Last longer than Craghopers - better made IME- I've had several pairs of Kiwis fallen apart relatively quickly - never again.

Unlike jackets, which I baby, I see outdoor trousers, like shirts, as a 'frontline' garment something vulnerable to dirt and abrasion which needs washing quite often. They get hammered at work and while backpacking. I've never had any which I've not managed to get stains, holes in or split seams or rip. It makes me feel loathe to spend out ££ on something that might not pay back, or I'll spoil the look of.
 
EM - Tacblades

EM - Tacblades

Ultralighter
I just recently had a pair for christmas, did a lot of research, and tried loads and loads, i wanted, lightweight, quick drying, confortable, reasonable price,
breathable, not waterproof.

I did consider zip off ones, but the added weight and kneeling down onto a zip put me off, will just take shorts if i need them.

So in the end i choose the
Craghoppers Kiwi Stretch Pro Active.
The stretch fabric really makes a very confortable fit and hike. The fabric is tough but not too thick, nice wide bottoms, with heal guard tape, zips that seal well and dont flap about, water resistant just dwr but very breathable not water proof. All pockets are zipped which i like.

Been on a few short hikes with them but not long distance yet, now
i have worn stretch fabric dont think i will go back to non stretch :)


http://m.gooutdoors.co.uk/craghoppers-kiwi-pro-stretch-active-trousers-p266169
 
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EM - paul

EM - paul

Thru Hiker
Tacblades said:
I just recently had a pair for christmas, did a lot of research, and tried loads and loads, i wanted, lightweight, quick drying, confortable, reasonable price,
breathable, not waterproof.

I did consider zip off ones, but the added weight and kneeling down onto a zip put me off, will just take shorts if i need them.

So in the end i choose the
Craghoppers Kiwi Stretch Pro Active.
The stretch fabric really makes a very confortable fit and hike. The fabric is tough but not too thick, nice wide bottoms, with heal guard tape, zips that seal well and dont flap about, water resistant just dwr but very breathable not water proof. All pockets are zipped which i like.

Been on a few short hikes with them but not long distance yet, now
i have worn stretch fabric dont think i will go back to non stretch :)


http://m.gooutdoors.co.uk/craghoppers-kiwi-pro-stretch-active-trousers-p266169
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My favourite trews by a mile. Great fit, great articulation. light and quick drying
 
Mole

Mole

Thru Hiker
Ron hills are an odd one for me. I like them, but use them for running, yoga and sadly to my families chagrin, occasional loungewear.

But for walking, I either find them too warm or not warm/windproof enough. There is a sweet spot, but it's a very narrow window.

In freezing weather, I do wear them for work under windproof or waterproof trousers.
 
Shewie

Shewie

Chief Slackpacker
Staff member
Terras here too, either Granite Stretch, Guides or Supers, Haglofs RM for winter

I'm somewhere between a regular and long leg in Montanes, they're either a bit short or dragging in the dirt
 
gixer

gixer

Thru Hiker
Mole said:
Ron hills are an odd one for me. I like them, but use them for running, yoga and sadly to my families chagrin, occasional loungewear.

But for walking, I either find them too warm or not warm/windproof enough. There is a sweet spot, but it's a very narrow window.

In freezing weather, I do wear them for work under windproof or waterproof trousers.
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You tried Nike dri-fit kit yet?

Bought a top earlier in the year, it's now my fave top, wear it for everything.
Was so impressed i went out and bought some dri-fit tights/pants and really really rate them.

The material dries fast, wicks sweat well and offers more wind resistance than even my 260wt Merino.

I've worn the top when running in 22c and on it's own down to 3c and been comfortable.
Anything above 10c and the tights are too hot for me, but i do tend to run/walk hot
 
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