UKH

Hi guys, just wanted a bit of advice over some colder weather trousers.

They will be for walking and a spot of hill climbing/scrambling in late autumn, winter and early spring, but also for just general out and about with the kids.

Therefore they must

1. Not be insulated too much, but moreover warmer than lightweight walking trousers or jeans.
2. Have either a long leg option or be fairly long in the leg if no option as I measure 33" inside leg.
3. Have a tapered and/or slim fit lower leg and ankle. I absolutely don't want anything that is baggy, though I don't mind if it has a zip to allow larger boots.
4. Be able to shed off a bit of crappy weather i.e. a bit of wind/rain/snow.
5. Be reasonably tough.

I am fairly slim 6'00 and take a 32" waist and normally go for 34" leg on most trousers.

I had a few in mind, but wanted to see if anyone had an experience or options before I pulled the trigger.

ME Ibex
Rab Ascender
Arcteryx Gamma AR or SL

Cheers
Sneeze

In reply to Mr_Sneeze:

If they fit you these are awesome http://www.decathlon.co.uk/alpinism-pants-id_8010075.html I suspect they may be short in the leg for you though.

In reply to Mr_Sneeze:

Gammas are both nice if the cut works for you (very slim in the upper leg). Haglofs are worth looking at as well -
These are an update of the minor cult item, the Hard Fjell trousers:
http://www.haglofs.com/de/en/Pants/RUGGED-II-MOUNTAIN-PANT-MEN/p/602607.2VW

In reply to CurlyStevo:

I suspect they may be too warm as well, but thanks for replying

In reply to Mr_Sneeze:
Try their forclaz 500 warm, then. Close-weave outer, fluffy inner face, nicely wind reststant. Reasonable water resistance.

£35 in brown, £40 in black

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/forclaz-500-warm-mens-walking-trousers-brown-id...

34" leg might be tricky.

In reply to Mr_Sneeze:

You are failing to move with the times. If recent ukc gear reviews are to be believed you don't need "trousers", you need "pants" or "a trouser".

In reply to Mr_Sneeze:
nah they actually aren't all that warm they are unlined IIRC, the forclaz trousers captain paranoia linked are probably warmer.

In reply to london_huddy:

I second the Haglofs, great pair of trousers.

In reply to CurlyStevo:

That's a tricky one. The Simond Alpinism trousers are heavier, but less wind resistant than the Forclaz... Both use dual weave fabrics, but the Alpinism trousers have a kind of tight looped inner face, whereas the Forlaz are fluffy.

There's always the Alpinism Light trousers...

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/alpinism-light-pants-2014-id_8304123.html

Cooler than either. Oh, and the legs come out a bit longer, too.

In reply to Mr_Sneeze:

I have the Ibex's and Gamma AR's - both great pairs of breeks, Gammas are slightly warmer and have a very comfortable brushed feel to the inside. Of the two, the Ibex's are about 2 years old now and still going strong, Gamma's are fairly new so can't comment on the durability. Both are neat in the calf, with the Ibex having a zip at the ankle to give a bit of adjustment in that respect.

In reply to Mr_Sneeze:
I'm in my 2nd pair of arcteryx light ones gamma lt about 100 notes pre discount. now have red ones for best and scruffy ones for childcare...

Amazing durability and remarkable wide temperature range usefulness.

With thermals 4000m plus alpinism. Without comfy running in 20 degrees lots of UK rock and hill walking.

Have also used the original decathlon version. with side. vent zips warm.and heavy. but remarkable value.
arcteryx gamma rock pant excellent now discontinued a bit funky for pub
arcteryx sv very warm
windbloc sallopettes even warmer!

Bought father in law haglof version which he he now