Trousers...waterproof ;)

[Rocket]

Hello what can people recommend as a everyday/all day waterproof walking/fishing trouser? Bought some Craghoppers a couple of years ago and they never really cut it, I had to put acotton jog bottom underneath to stop them sweating!
Thanks in advance.
Rob

[Gazo]

Can highly recommend these http://www.heinnie.com/Helikon-Tex/T...175-1176-8275/ I got 2 pairs green and multicam. great trousers, strong and fit well.

[pedersen]

511 tactical have some trousers that is made from nylon/cotton mix too, quite comfy and not very warm. I tend to get warm and sweating over nothin, but these are quite alright

[Nice65]

511 tactical have some trousers that is made from nylon/cotton mix too, quite comfy and not very warm. I tend to get warm and sweating over nothin, but these are quite alright

But not waterproof.

[Ru Titley]

I tend to live in craghopper kiwi trousers , but for when its raining find Berghaus goretex performace shell with the 3/4 length zips perfect for staying dry and with great venting and they roll up very small in a pack .

a Canadian work colleque always insisted on calling them my wet pants which if you keep the goretex clean they never will be .

[filleep]

Paramo do some waterproof trousers
they are quite warm, but don't get too clammy.
I only wear them when it's cold and wet.
http://www.paramo.co.uk/en-gb/garmen...ERSCASCADAMENS

[templogin]

But not waterproof.

You say that, but the water beads up on mine rather than soaking in and they get a weekly wash too, so it isn't as though the trousers are covered in grease. I haven't been out in all day weather though. My other half loves her berghaus ones, but then again she had some hideous cheap carp before that so the Berghaus probably seem like luxury. I don't know if Rab do anything in eVent material, but both of my jackets have been very impressive if pricey.

[Rocket]

Well thank you guys, I believe I will try a pair of the Helikons from Heinne, I made the mistake of visiting TK Max today and got some great kit inc a pair of Sprayway trs for £!8ish along with a Great couple of jackets(Gelert and Iguana) at giveaway prices.
They had Craghopper trs in various types for £20ish and Mountain equipment base layers tops £17.
Ended up with £100s worth!!Oh well Im sure someone on here will get a bargain off me when I sell all my unworn gear !

[hughtrimble]

You say that, but the water beads up on mine rather than soaking in and they get a weekly wash too, so it isn't as though the trousers are covered in grease. I haven't been out in all day weather though. My other half loves her berghaus ones, but then again she had some hideous cheap carp before that so the Berghaus probably seem like luxury. I don't know if Rab do anything in eVent material, but both of my jackets have been very impressive if pricey.

The 5.11 Taclite pros are a great trouser - I too find that water just runs straight off them, and they're around a year old now. They do get a bit sweaty in warm weather during exercise, but that's to be expected with their high polyester content and the water-resistant coating. Pockets a-plenty, very well made, and certainly what I'd call 'high value'.

Not 'waterproof' though, as Nice noted above.

[benp1]

do you really need waterproof trousers. no matter what material or make, they'll either be hot, sweaty, or not that waterproof

you're much better off with good quality normal trousers. 5.11s are a good shout, i've been pleased with mine

for walking trousers try montane terras

[Noddy]

You could get some good light close-weave ripstop polycotton ones and paint/spray/wash with some of that Nikwax cottonproof stuff, or any other silicone based waterproofer - in fact you could try Johnson's Waterseal - seems to work on everything.

Or wax them

Also there's ventile trousers out there

[templogin]

Well thank you guys, I believe I will try a pair of the Helikons from Heinne, I made the mistake of visiting TK Max today and got some great kit inc a pair of Sprayway trs for £!8ish along with a Great couple of jackets(Gelert and Iguana) at giveaway prices.
They had Craghopper trs in various types for £20ish and Mountain equipment base layers tops £17.
Ended up with £100s worth!!Oh well Im sure someone on here will get a bargain off me when I sell all my unworn gear !

The word Helikon always seems to be mentioned in the same sentence as the words poor and quality. No personal experience of them in the flesh, but you might want to research further. I must admit that I had considered them myself until I saw all of the negative mentions.

[pedersen]

But not waterproof.

Aaah, that escaped me.. I really should stop posting after working all night..

[Nice65]

Aaah, that escaped me.. I really should stop posting after working all night..

Was the whole point of the thread

[TLM]

The word Helikon always seems to be mentioned in the same sentence as the words poor and quality. No personal experience of them in the flesh, but you might want to research further. I must admit that I had considered them myself until I saw all of the negative mentions.

I wonder why, I have used their SFU trousers now for 2 y almost daily and no problems of any kind, very comfy and if so oriented a jodan mawa goes. I have used one winter their heavy fleece jacket and I am very happy with that too.