Walking Trousers to suit tassie conditions

[gorby]

I have finally decided to upgrade from wearing denim jeans and need a durable, lighter, quicker drying alternative.
I dont wear shorts so zip off legs are not needed and I am not a fan of those cargo pocket things that look like they would hang up on things.

could anyone give me a product review on the RAB brand... Hueco or Treklite.

or something similar.

[Mountain Rocket]

Personally I use the following pants from Wilderness Wear: http://www.wildernesswear.com.au/Shoppi ... &retPage=1 but these would be more durable: http://www.wildernesswear.com.au/Shoppi ... &retPage=1

They are cheap, Aussie made and totally effective in my mind.

Here is a relevant exert from Roger Cafffin's FAQ:
'Some of the best material for long trousers is the textured nylon or micro-fibre nylon fabric found in the track pants available in Sports stores. The material is tough, windblocking, somewhat water-repellent (but it breathes in hot weather), dries very quickly, and long lasting. The better non-shiny fabric is often called Taslan or Supplex, but don;t expect to find that marterial in the cheap made-in-China stuff. Don't buy the versions which have a cotton lining either: that stays wet too long, gets too hot, and is too heavy. Or, if that is all you can find, neatly remove all the lining. Macpac used to make some Rockovers which we found excellent, but the design has changed and the result is more of a fashion item now. Sad.'

The full article is here: http://www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/FAQ_Clothing.htm

[roysta]

Have a look for OR Equinox pants.
They weigh only 330g, very quick drying.

[gorby]

checked out the OR pants and their reviews but as usual the authorised online sellers in aust do not seem to keep all sizes and colours, where did you buy yours roysta?

[Ent]

Hi

Agree with Robert H on the Wilderness Wear pants if you can get them but prefer the Montane Terra pants. Sadly the stitching might be a little suspect but the material is pretty much up to anything.

Cheers

[Moondog55]

I have been wearing Puma brand track pants for almost a decade now, I treat them with a durable DWR each season start ( Nikwax) and i have found them brilliant for winter. I read Rogers article after I first bought them so I came to this on my own.
The only thing wrong with most trackie pants is the lack of knee articulation and single fabric in the knees. Mine are just shy of 11 years old now and I am shopping for a replacement pair for next season. have a look at the new Puma and Nike microfibre range on sale around this time of year.
Add a pair of long-johns and good to well below freezing without the goretex overpants, honestly I found them too hot with overpants even without the underwear this last ski trip.
Shopping last week I saw that Nike have a full range, shorts, full length and 3/4 length pants in this style. Shame the matching tops are poorly designed for the bush as my matching jacket needs replacement as well after the same 11 years