Hairdryer Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Hi can anyone recommend a good pair off waterproof trousers as I’m going hillwalking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Do you want hillwalking trousers or waterproof trousers? Most walkers will usually take both unless they’re more or less certain it’s not going to rain. And are you going to do lots of hillwalking, or is this a one-off? You can pay a lot of money for decent outdoor gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairdryer Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 27 minutes ago, leginten said: Do you want hillwalking trousers or waterproof trousers? Most walkers will usually take both unless they’re more or less certain it’s not going to rain. And are you going to do lots of hillwalking, or is this a one-off? You can pay a lot of money for decent outdoor gear. Waterproof trousers so if we get rain like last weekend then hopefully keep dry any recommendations and price very much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Shorts. Long trousers are for wimps. Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15898725/berghaus-deluge-waterproof-overtrousers-short-15898725 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 45 minutes ago, milky_26 said: https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15898725/berghaus-deluge-waterproof-overtrousers-short-15898725 Yep, something like that. Not too expensive but will keep you dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Hope you get decent weather, Hairdryer. If you have to put waterproof trousers over your walking trousers you will sweat like a *******. I had a six-hour hillwalk in Angus today. It was scorching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 10 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: Shorts. Long trousers are for wimps. One word : Ticks. One of them feasting on your nads is not pleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 10 hours ago, leginten said: Hope you get decent weather, Hairdryer. If you have to put waterproof trousers over your walking trousers you will sweat like a *******. I had a six-hour hillwalk in Angus today. It was scorching. That’s good. If I do a 2 hour walk around Edinburgh I think that’s great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, The Real Maroonblood said: That’s good. If I do a 2 hour walk around Edinburgh I think that’s great. It’s all good. Walking in Edinburgh is actually one of my favourite things to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 2 hours ago, whodanny said: One word : Ticks. One of them feasting on your nads is not pleasant. Yep Lime disease can have an awful effect on people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 2 hours ago, whodanny said: One word : Ticks. One of them feasting on your nads is not pleasant. I read somewhere recently that using some Vix vaporub or similar round your ankles can stop the ticks from wanting to go near you. Not sure how true that is, but could be worth a try... Don't know if it would work against midgies as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 mountain equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) I always wear shorts. Cover the pins in smidge jobs a gud in. I was in mountain warehouse yesterday in Livingston and prices looked pretty reasonable Edited July 31, 2019 by Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 16 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: Shorts. Long trousers are for wimps. Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 5 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: That’s good. If I do a 2 hour walk around Edinburgh I think that’s great. Especially if you pop into a few pubs on your way round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) Fjallraven Keb for summer walking that isnt too technical (they will still take abuse and last for ages). Nice zipped air vents in them to cool your legs and gonads down when its roasting. Fjallraven Vidda Pro for all year round walking/work. These are bomb proof and hands down the best trousers ive worn. Fell into a huge patch of brambles/rose bushes at the weekend and they came out unscathed. I've slid down granite facings in these and they didnt break. Go for quality when buying outdoor gear. Its a false economy skimping in my opinion. Edit: you might be after waterproofs instead... not too sure? Anyway both the above are wax treated and can be further treated when needed. Extremely fast drying as well if they do get soaked. Edited July 31, 2019 by indianajones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 8 hours ago, SUTOL said: I read somewhere recently that using some Vix vaporub or similar round your ankles can stop the ticks from wanting to go near you. Not sure how true that is, but could be worth a try... Don't know if it would work against midgies as well. 2 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: We bought a midge and mosquito spray when at the Highland Show. Works a treat. You can rub Vic on yer Niagaras and the pain will make you forget about the ticks.... You can buy a product in Boots or Superdrug called ‘Skin so Soft’ made by Avon. Mosquitos absolutely hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 7 minutes ago, Morgan said: You can buy a product in Boots or Superdrug called ‘Skin so Soft’ made by Avon. Mosquitos absolutely hate it. Skin so soft works pretty well but its pretty greasy. Smidge works pretty well for me. Ticks will find a way regardless of what you are wearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Just now, indianajones said: Skin so soft works pretty well but its pretty greasy. Smidge works pretty well for me. Ticks will find a way regardless of what you are wearing. It is greasy, aye. It’s also got a horrible smell. I’ve never heard of Smidge but will look out for it as my wife gets really pestered by mosquitos. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, Morgan said: It is greasy, aye. It’s also got a horrible smell. I’ve never heard of Smidge but will look out for it as my wife gets really pestered by mosquitos. Thanks Made in Scotland I believe! Good testing grounds anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 39 minutes ago, indianajones said: Made in Scotland I believe! Good testing grounds anyway. We’ll try to get some online, as we are not back in Edinburgh until December. At the moment we are getting hammered with Tiger mosquitos as it’s so feckin hot! We’ll try anything! Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: We bought a midge and mosquito spray when at the Highland Show. Works a treat. You can rub Vic on yer Niagaras and the pain will make you forget about the ticks.... I still use Jungle Formula. Keeps the mosquitoes off a treat. That and Skin So Soft will keep the midges at bay to a certain extent, but once the wind drops there’s basically nothing that will keep a cloud of West Highland midges off you short of setting yourself on fire. You’re ****ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, indianajones said: NFjallraven Keb for summer walking that isnt too technical (they will still take abuse and last for ages). Nice zipped air vents in them to cool your legs and gonads down when its roasting. Fall raven Vidda Pro for all year round walking/work. These are bomb proof and hands down the best trousers ive worn. Fell into a huge patch of brambles/rose bushes at the weekend and they came out unscathed. I've slid down granite facings in these and they didnt break. Go for quality when buying outdoor gear. Its a false economy skimping in my opinion. Edit: you might be after waterproofs instead... not too sure? Anyway both the above are wax treated and can be further treated when needed. Extremely fast drying as well if they do get soaked. Fall raven Vidda Pro are the best Ive used for general walking in Scotland for most conditions - they are tough, not too heavy and keep you dry as long as it isn’t a monsoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carthage Geoff Tramhater Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Buy a nice flowery dress or you could go nude . #Tripod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 2 hours ago, leginten said: I still use Jungle Formula. Keeps the mosquitoes off a treat. That and Skin So Soft will keep the midges at bay to a certain extent, but once the wind drops there’s basically nothing that will keep a cloud of West Highland midges off you short of setting yourself on fire. You’re ****ed. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 7 hours ago, Robbo-Jambo said: Especially if you pop into a few pubs on your way round. Did the Edinburgh 7 hills route on Saturday (running) but stopping for a pint in between each. About 20 of us running and drinking in pairs. Brilliant afternoon. A very good walk as well though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 7 minutes ago, Poseidon said: Did the Edinburgh 7 hills route on Saturday (running) but stopping for a pint in between each. About 20 of us running and drinking in pairs. Brilliant afternoon. A very good walk as well though! That's the way to do it. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Carthage Geoff Tramhater said: Buy a nice flowery dress or you could go nude . #Tripod Ooh, one of those nice floaty summery numbers. Excellent for a day out in the Pentlands, but I would go for something more substantial on the West Highland Way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Went mountain biking at the weekend & got the train at Bridge of Orchy to Rannoch. Cycled across the moor to Kingshouse then down the West Highland Way to pick up the car at Bridge of Orchy. Met 2 old boys fi Glagow at the train station who were applying this cream to counteract the midges. He said he bought this stuff in India & it works well against mosquitos so thought it should be good for the Scottish midge too. He the added, “ Keeps the tigers off you as well” 😂 He gave me some for my legs as I was wearing shorts. Was pissing down with rain and by the end of the day my legs looked like an all you can eat buffet for the little barstewards!!! Edited August 1, 2019 by Pans Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I tend to find your legs get wet either way. Rain coming in or sweat going out. With that in mind as long as my feet and upper body are dry I'm happy with just outdoor trousers rather than waterproofs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, Taffin said: I tend to find your legs get wet either way. Rain coming in or sweat going out. With that in mind as long as my feet and upper body are dry I'm happy with just outdoor trousers rather than waterproofs. I do a reasonable amount of hillwalking. Normally I won’t walk if the forecast is bad. I always have waterproof trousers in my bag, but I could probably count on one hand the number of times I’ve had to wear them in earnest over a period of many years. Sometimes I get home after a long walk, look at all the stuff I’ve had with me in my rucksack, realise that the only thing I’ve used all day is the water bottle, and think “why the **** did I bother with all that gear?” But it’s all for the one time things are actually going to go wrong, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 2 hours ago, leginten said: I do a reasonable amount of hillwalking. Normally I won’t walk if the forecast is bad. I always have waterproof trousers in my bag, but I could probably count on one hand the number of times I’ve had to wear them in earnest over a period of many years. Sometimes I get home after a long walk, look at all the stuff I’ve had with me in my rucksack, realise that the only thing I’ve used all day is the water bottle, and think “why the **** did I bother with all that gear?” But it’s all for the one time things are actually going to go wrong, I suppose. I'm the same. Spare jumper, compass, water purification (out of date) the lot...and it never comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Taffin said: I'm the same. Spare jumper, compass, water purification (out of date) the lot...and it never comes out. Speaking of water purification, I was so parched on Tuesday this week that I took water out of a river in hour six of my walk. For some reason I had only taken one litre with me, and I ran out. Not a risk I would normally take nowadays unless I was high up and very close to the source, but it was preferable to heat exhaustion. No ill effects so far, but then I’m not sure how long the old cryptosporidium takes to incubate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, leginten said: Speaking of water purification, I was so parched on Tuesday this week that I took water out of a river in hour six of my walk. For some reason I had only taken one litre with me, and I ran out. Not a risk I would normally take nowadays unless I was high up and very close to the source, but it was preferable to heat exhaustion. No ill effects so far, but then I’m not sure how long the old cryptosporidium takes to incubate... 😂😂 I carry them but I'm forever dipping the old flask into rivers and not using purifying. To be fair, I do tend to walk high up where it's fast flowing water. A bit of gut upset is a small price to pay for the delicious thirst quenching haze of slightly murky water Anyway, back to the OP; get trousers with a rear flap due the aforementioned if you're a similar risk taking rebel hiker Edited August 1, 2019 by Taffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 31 minutes ago, Taffin said: 😂😂 I carry them but I'm forever dipping the old flask into rivers and not using purifying. To be fair, I do tend to walk high up where it's fast flowing water. A bit of gut upset is a small price to pay for the delicious thirst quenching haze of slightly murky water Anyway, back to the OP; get trousers with a rear flap due the aforementioned if you're a similar risk taking rebel hiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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