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dingdong1234567 · 10-05-2012, 19:58

As the title says, i am looking for recommendations on walking/hiking trowsers. Will be mainly using them during spring, summer and autumn months. waterproof if poss. There are so many out there im not sure whats make/brand are best etc. Budget will be up to €100 beans. Thanks in advance guys.

Conor74 · 11-05-2012, 09:11

The ones I use most often cost about a tenner in Aldi or Lidl. Not waterproof, but quick dry.

And then waterproofs to pull over them that cost about €25 in the Tog 24 outlet store in Kildare.

That does me for all treks around the ranges in the SW anyway. Mind you, I don't camp, I only go on daytrips.

Would spend the €100 if I were trekking across the Alps or hiking for days on end and camping or something.

SomeFool · 11-05-2012, 10:48

tkmax always seem to have a plentyful supply of craghoppers kiwi pants at a reasonable price, worth a look.

Alun · 11-05-2012, 12:24

+1 on the Craghopper Kiwis.

dogmatix · 11-05-2012, 13:46

Craghopper Kiwi's are the ones i currently use - very comfy. They are not waterproof but they are quick drying if caught in a sudden short shower. They also have high solar protection and have basic wicking abilities. They cost (at the time) about 50 euros a pair. Pay maybe 10 euros more for the Kiwi's with the zip off leggings.

M&S sell "Stormwear" trousers for walkers with all of the features of the Kiwi's for about the same price and with the same features but they are not as comfy.

Alun · 11-05-2012, 13:49

Yes, they dry very quickly ... last weekend I went up to the top of both thighs in the bog between Connavalla and Lough Firrib and had to be pulled out

but legs were already dry after less than an hour.

They also do a fleece lined version for winter use.

dingdong1234567 · 11-05-2012, 15:26

Sounds good guys. I will be sniffing out the craghopper kiwi i think. Sounds exactly what i had in mind, water proof is not so important so the quick dry feature will be fine for my needs.

Fuinseog · 12-05-2012, 15:55

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Originally Posted by dingdong1234567

As the title says, i am looking for recommendations on walking/hiking trowsers. Will be mainly using them during spring, summer and autumn months. waterproof if poss. There are so many out there im not sure whats make/brand are best etc. Budget will be up to €100 beans. Thanks in advance guys.

I use craighoppers and try to buy them in the sales. they are solar dry which means they dry fast. I am reluctant to spend more than 50 euro on trousers as they can get wrecked easily.

hmmm · 12-05-2012, 18:26

I recently bought Craghoppers cheaply off sportsdirect.com

Just checked, 20STG which is a great price.

I agree with the above, quickdry is the way to go in showers. Carry some overtrousers for the few times when it's continuous rain.

The_Wrecker · 13-05-2012, 19:25

Craghoppers solar kiwis are currently in Tkmax for €26.99. They also have Gelert's for €19.99.

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dingdong1234567 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 536 Adverts \| Friends	walking/hiking trowsers As the title says, i am looking for recommendations on walking/hiking trowsers. Will be mainly using them during spring, summer and autumn months. waterproof if poss. There are so many out there im not sure whats make/brand are best etc. Budget will be up to €100 beans. Thanks in advance guys.

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11-05-2012, 09:11	#2
Conor74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,199 Adverts \| Friends	The ones I use most often cost about a tenner in Aldi or Lidl. Not waterproof, but quick dry. And then waterproofs to pull over them that cost about €25 in the Tog 24 outlet store in Kildare. That does me for all treks around the ranges in the SW anyway. Mind you, I don't camp, I only go on daytrips. Would spend the €100 if I were trekking across the Alps or hiking for days on end and camping or something.

11-05-2012, 10:48	#3
SomeFool Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: under your christmas tree with cinderella Posts: 1,908 Adverts \| Friends	tkmax always seem to have a plentyful supply of craghoppers kiwi pants at a reasonable price, worth a look.

11-05-2012, 12:24	#4
Alun Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow Posts: 11,624 Adverts \| Friends	+1 on the Craghopper Kiwis.

11-05-2012, 13:46	#5
dogmatix Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ballyfermot / Gallanstown / Walkinstown etc? Posts: 760 Adverts \| Friends	Craghopper Kiwi's are the ones i currently use - very comfy. They are not waterproof but they are quick drying if caught in a sudden short shower. They also have high solar protection and have basic wicking abilities. They cost (at the time) about 50 euros a pair. Pay maybe 10 euros more for the Kiwi's with the zip off leggings. M&S sell "Stormwear" trousers for walkers with all of the features of the Kiwi's for about the same price and with the same features but they are not as comfy.

11-05-2012, 13:49	#6
Alun Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow Posts: 11,624 Adverts \| Friends	Yes, they dry very quickly ... last weekend I went up to the top of both thighs in the bog between Connavalla and Lough Firrib and had to be pulled out but legs were already dry after less than an hour. They also do a fleece lined version for winter use.

11-05-2012, 15:26	#7
dingdong1234567 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 536 Adverts \| Friends	Sounds good guys. I will be sniffing out the craghopper kiwi i think. Sounds exactly what i had in mind, water proof is not so important so the quick dry feature will be fine for my needs.

12-05-2012, 18:26	#9
hmmm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 3,379 Adverts \| Friends	I recently bought Craghoppers cheaply off sportsdirect.com Just checked, 20STG which is a great price. I agree with the above, quickdry is the way to go in showers. Carry some overtrousers for the few times when it's continuous rain.

13-05-2012, 19:25	#10
The_Wrecker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 456 Adverts \| Friends	Craghoppers solar kiwis are currently in Tkmax for €26.99. They also have Gelert's for €19.99.