Waterproof trousers

[timd77]

I’m after some waterproof trousers that can be worn on their own rather than over the top of normal trousers. Budget is under £50 if poss.

Any recommendations?

 

[Dando]

Stromberg wintra are great

 

[Jigger]

Stromberg wintra are great

Seconded. I can’t stand full waterproof trousers but with a brolly to hand these hold up to most conditions. I carry a pair of cheap packlite over trousers for the real rare bad stuff but largely I don’t play in it.

 

[Voyager EMH]

Mountain Warehouse or similar type shop.

The angling and hunting sections of Decathlon are worth a look.

 

[timd77]

Stromberg wintra are great

Seconded. I can’t stand full waterproof trousers but with a brolly to hand these hold up to most conditions. I carry a pair of cheap packlite over trousers for the real rare bad stuff but largely I don’t play in it.

Great, thanks for the replies. What’s their sizing like in in the waist?

 

[Dando]

Great, thanks for the replies. What’s their sizing like in in the waist?

Pretty good although the trousers seem to trap air so you “fart” when you bend down on the greens

 

[timd77]

Pretty good although the trousers seem to trap air so you “fart” when you bend down on the greens

Added bonus! ?

 

[Jigger]

Great, thanks for the replies. What’s their sizing like in in the waist?

I’m a 38” and they are true to size. obviously in their name, they are winter trousers. I have a pair of Nike fall trousers which are repellant to a point and a more breathable option for warmer days. Both perform like normal trousers where I find waterproofs a bit uncomfortable.

 

[Backache]

I don't really like waterproof overtrousers worn over trousers but if I know the weather is going to be wet I often wear them over long johns before I set out as they are a lot drier like this and usually prety comfortable.

 

[Voyager EMH]

I don't really like waterproof overtrousers worn over trousers but if I know the weather is going to be wet I often wear them over long johns before I set out as they are a lot drier like this and usually prety comfortable.

Exactly what I've been doing for a few decades each winter. Longjohns rule, .

 

[Redtraveller]

I’m after some waterproof trousers that can be worn on their own rather than over the top of normal trousers. Budget is under £50 if poss.

Any recommendations?

Craghoppers, either Stefan or Steall. Make sure you try them on though as they can be a bit inconsistent in sizing. I’ve worn them throughout winter for a few years and been great. Lifetime guarantee too.

 

[timd77]

Craghoppers, either Stefan or Steall. Make sure you try them on though as they can be a bit inconsistent in sizing. I’ve worn them throughout winter for a few years and been great. Lifetime guarantee too.

Thanks mate, I’ve got a pair of the fleece lined ones, after a pair for when it’s not freezing cold, to be able to wear normally but waterproof when needed. Know what you mean about the sizing, I’m a 36” waist and could barely get them up high enough to go around my waist!

 

[Beezerk]

Benross made superb quality trousers at a very good price ?

 

[Orikoru]

County-Golf are selling Calvin Klein ones for 50 quid at the moment, worth a look.

 

[BrianM]

Rohan make superb trousers, you’d need to wait for the sales to get them for under £50 though.

 

[Billysboots]

If you’re after good quality waterproof trousers at a decent price you can’t go far wrong with ProQuip.

 

[RichA]

Thanks mate, I’ve got a pair of the fleece lined ones, after a pair for when it’s not freezing cold, to be able to wear normally but waterproof when needed. Know what you mean about the sizing, I’m a 36” waist and could barely get them up high enough to go around my waist!

I have Craghoppers Kiwi Pro waterproof. Their only flaw is that when the rain is torrential and persistent the zip fly leaks, leaving you feeling like/wondering if you've had a little accident. If the rain is just heavy, they don't let a drop in.
As said, you need to go a size up.

 

[Robster59]

County Golf usually has a number of deals starting about this time of year.
LINK

 

[Lord Tyrion]

County Golf usually has a number of deals starting about this time of year.
LINK

Sadly often only useful if you are 4XL or a 42" waist . I've been teased too many times by the lure of their sales only to be disappointed when I click to see the sizes available

If you hit on your size though they can be great.

 

[Robster59]

Sadly often only useful if you are 4XL or a 42" waist . I've been teased too many times by the lure of their sales only to be disappointed when I click to see the sizes available

If you hit on your size though they can be great.

I know, it was perfect for me before I lost a couple of stone!