Can anyone recommend a pair that will stand up to the British weather? I’ve just returned from a week in Wales and realised my cragghoppers are showerproof not waterproof. Today in Ellis Brigham an assistant told me there are no truly waterproof trousers because they wouldn’t be breathable. He advised just putting a pair of goretex over trousers on top of my cragghoppers. Is that correct? Seems a faff.
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aswarmofmidges · 06/11/2023 19:56
Paramo used to do a lighter weight version which are pretty effective
I'd have used the cascadas this last few weeks though
You don't need to wear leggings or trousers underneath if you are warm
RubyRubyRubyRubay · 06/11/2023 20:07
My dad always insisted shorts were best for walking in the rain.
Then just dry your legs afterwards
RubyRubyRubyRubay · 06/11/2023 20:07
My dad always insisted shorts were best for walking in the rain.
Then just dry your legs afterwards
aswarmofmidges · 06/11/2023 20:23
Paramo are expensive but seem to last forever
The lightweight trousers I have were my dads and he died 10 years ago
They also do reasonable repairs if you decide to bum slide in your cascadas and bounce on a rock by mistake
RubyRubyRubyRubay · 06/11/2023 20:08
No, a northerner that didn't want to spend money on expensive waterproof trousers for us all as kids! 😄
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