Another user of Fjallraven gear. Have been using a pair of Vidda Pro trousers for last three years in all environments and still going strong. Also have the Keb jacket and a pair or barents trousers. None of them have let me down.
In reply to Post #15
Been to the Arctic myself, not used those fjallraven trousers though up there. How did they pan out for you in the Arctic, they must have gone solid surely? Waxing items, especially trousers is old tech and there are far superior materials around now, GoreTex being one of them.
I find the fjallraven a funny fit, very tight around the hips (not a fat bloke either) even though they are the correct size. Same goes for a few of the Danish and Swedish manufacturers. The fjallravens are a lightweight treking/hiking trouser - Veda Pro or something with a v in it. Had them for 6 or so years. They've freyed around the pockets and the seams came undone around the hand pockets and elsewhere as I've mentioned.
Yeah, they do have extra length in the leg and you can get rid of the extra length of you want to.
I use these as a lightweight summer trouser as they dry out reasonably quickly when wet. I did and have re-waxed them, though I think its a bit of a faff, and like I've already mentioned, long in the tooth. I've also got the jacket, though I never wear it as I've got far better jackets.
For what they are, they're just an overpriced bit of Swedish kit like a lot of that European gear is. You can buy better for a lot cheaper.
Been to the Arctic myself, not used those fjallraven trousers though up there. How did they pan out for you in the Arctic, they must have gone solid surely? Waxing items, especially trousers is old tech and there are far superior materials around now, GoreTex being one of them.
I find the fjallraven a funny fit, very tight around the hips (not a fat bloke either) even though they are the correct size. Same goes for a few of the Danish and Swedish manufacturers. The fjallravens are a lightweight treking/hiking trouser - Veda Pro or something with a v in it. Had them for 6 or so years. They've freyed around the pockets and the seams came undone around the hand pockets and elsewhere as I've mentioned.
Yeah, they do have extra length in the leg and you can get rid of the extra length of you want to.
I use these as a lightweight summer trouser as they dry out reasonably quickly when wet. I did and have re-waxed them, though I think its a bit of a faff, and like I've already mentioned, long in the tooth. I've also got the jacket, though I never wear it as I've got far better jackets.
For what they are, they're just an overpriced bit of Swedish kit like a lot of that European gear is. You can buy better for a lot cheaper.
Where are you guys fishing? I wear tracksuit bottoms, a hoody and a pair of trainers. Through the winter if it's really cold I'll wear some m&s thermals at night.
In reply to Post #17
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Fjallravens work really well for me in extreme cold, all about layers, I wear a wool power base layer, Fjallravens and then a goretex out layer. To be honest I wash out the wax unless I'm wearing them in the mountains in Scotland where it seams to rain continually so I do wax them up on the front, ass and lower leg when in the highlands. I still wear goretex when it's properly raining tho.
In reply to the jogging bottoms post.. I can never find jogging bottoms for people who are 6'6” so I'm stuffed!
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Fjallravens work really well for me in extreme cold, all about layers, I wear a wool power base layer, Fjallravens and then a goretex out layer. To be honest I wash out the wax unless I'm wearing them in the mountains in Scotland where it seams to rain continually so I do wax them up on the front, ass and lower leg when in the highlands. I still wear goretex when it's properly raining tho.
In reply to the jogging bottoms post.. I can never find jogging bottoms for people who are 6'6” so I'm stuffed!
In reply to Post #18
Same as what I wear mate
If it starts lashing it down, I just put on my GoreTex to.keep meyself dry.
Same as what I wear mate
If it starts lashing it down, I just put on my GoreTex to.keep meyself dry.
In reply to Post #19
I know it's tough finding gear for you taller guys. Must be a bloody nightmare
Funnily enough, a mate at work is 6ft 8" (The Long-un) and the only thing he's found that are a sensible fit are British army tropical trousers; the guy swears by them. I don't think they'll be that great in driving cold winds just because they're a tropical trouser. He wears them inside and outside, loves um, and like he says, cheap as chips.
I know what you're talking about when it comes to military kit. Not everyone wants to look like a soldier just been parachuted in off a Herc minus the cam cream, helmet and an SA80
I know it's tough finding gear for you taller guys. Must be a bloody nightmare
Funnily enough, a mate at work is 6ft 8" (The Long-un) and the only thing he's found that are a sensible fit are British army tropical trousers; the guy swears by them. I don't think they'll be that great in driving cold winds just because they're a tropical trouser. He wears them inside and outside, loves um, and like he says, cheap as chips.
I know what you're talking about when it comes to military kit. Not everyone wants to look like a soldier just been parachuted in off a Herc minus the cam cream, helmet and an SA80
Any good for O.P? The Dutch gear is always worth a look for you taller guys as the Dutch are the longest is the world...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223496047348
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224174519018
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223496047348
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224174519018
In reply to Post #18
I'm in this camp
I'm in this camp
In reply to Post #18
I'm exactly the same I don't see the need for all this other stuff lol in the middle of winter I'll just put a thermal layer on underneath with my waterproofs on over the top never needed anything more just a decent sleeping bag through the night is all that's needed
I'm exactly the same I don't see the need for all this other stuff lol in the middle of winter I'll just put a thermal layer on underneath with my waterproofs on over the top never needed anything more just a decent sleeping bag through the night is all that's needed
In reply to Post #24
I was like that until I hit 50. I could even open frozen locks up with my hands.
now I wear a sweater indoors and feel draughts LOL
winter fishing now. is set up in joggers and t-shirt maybe fleece. as I would sweat too much in warm gear.
Then as I cool down. everything off and all manner of layers ending up with a bib and brace and snugpak over the top
if its real cold.
I was like that until I hit 50. I could even open frozen locks up with my hands.
now I wear a sweater indoors and feel draughts LOL
winter fishing now. is set up in joggers and t-shirt maybe fleece. as I would sweat too much in warm gear.
Then as I cool down. everything off and all manner of layers ending up with a bib and brace and snugpak over the top
if its real cold.
In reply to Post #25
same here, always cold now.
same here, always cold now.
In reply to Post #26
Layering up for the right conditions is the key.
If you're on the move, being able to take layers off while you're active will reduce you sweating up which will make you colder when you become stationary.
Forget the carp brands when it comes to clothing and opt for dedicated outdoor brands that put a lot of time
And investment into innovation. I've never been let down by arcteryx for clothing and salomon for footwear. A slightly cheaper option is Carinthia.
Layering up for the right conditions is the key.
If you're on the move, being able to take layers off while you're active will reduce you sweating up which will make you colder when you become stationary.
Forget the carp brands when it comes to clothing and opt for dedicated outdoor brands that put a lot of time
And investment into innovation. I've never been let down by arcteryx for clothing and salomon for footwear. A slightly cheaper option is Carinthia.
In reply to Post #25
I never felt the cold until I got ticker problems and had to go on blood thinners then it was a bit like throwing a light switch but luckily we dont get proper cold winters these days so not too bad cant believe the people that want a bivvy heater though ? bunch of wimps
I never felt the cold until I got ticker problems and had to go on blood thinners then it was a bit like throwing a light switch but luckily we dont get proper cold winters these days so not too bad cant believe the people that want a bivvy heater though ? bunch of wimps
In reply to Post #28
Probably the same people who sleep with the Bivvy door closed then moan about condensation
Probably the same people who sleep with the Bivvy door closed then moan about condensation
In reply to Post #29
yes exactly right 
yes exactly right