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Waterproof Breathable Trousers
£24.95Product Ref: HL1942
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- 100% waterproof and breathable
- Ab-Tex 5000 material (equivalent to gore-tex)
- Elasticated waist with drawcord
- Windproof bottoms with velcro fastenings
- 2 zipped pockets with flap covering
- Small waist from 24 to 34 inches, leg length 28 inches
- Medium waist from 25 to 36 inches, leg length 29 inches
- Large waist from 26 to 38 inches, leg length 30 inches
- XL waist from 28 to 40 inches, leg length 31 inches
- 2XL waist from 30 to 42 inches, leg length 32 inches
Q & A's
Q: I'm interested in your waterproof trousers, can you please tell me if you think they would be suitable for me?
I go beating on a local shoot and have to walk through kale which is up to my waist, and generally soaking wet from the rain!
I have tried several over trousers of my own but just get completely soaked, then have to stay soaked for the rest of the day!
What do you think?
A: Well, the only way water is going to get underneath these trousers is if it comes over the waist or under the ankles, but if they're pulled in tight then this shouldn't be a problem. They are breathable too so any sweat will be able to escape through the material.
A: Well, the only way water is going to get underneath these trousers is if it comes over the waist or under the ankles, but if they're pulled in tight then this shouldn't be a problem. They are breathable too so any sweat will be able to escape through the material.
Q: Do these trousers have a zipped or velco bottom to the legs so that I could get them on ove my motorcycle boots without having to take them off first? My boots are size 12
A: The Waterproof breathable trousers have a zipped bottom with a velcro to secure it.
A: The Waterproof breathable trousers have a zipped bottom with a velcro to secure it.
Q: Is this product material or plastic based. I'm going to be helping clear gorse and shrub and wonder if the product is reasonably tear resistant. Thanks
A: These do have a material feel to them and are made from Ab-Tex which works just the same as Gore-Tex making them 100% waterproof and breathable. These are quite hard wearing and should be quite suitable.
A: These do have a material feel to them and are made from Ab-Tex which works just the same as Gore-Tex making them 100% waterproof and breathable. These are quite hard wearing and should be quite suitable.
Q: Are these more waterproof than hi vis waterproofs and similar to the gortex ones?
A: These are 100% waterproof and also breathable, so very similar to gore-tex material.
A: These are 100% waterproof and also breathable, so very similar to gore-tex material.
Q: Do they have a fly zip?
A: They don't have any fly at all, but do have an elasticated waist with a drawcord which can easily be released.
A: They don't have any fly at all, but do have an elasticated waist with a drawcord which can easily be released.
Q: How breathable are these trousers? Do they make the wearer sweat?
A: These are fully breathable, allowing sweat vapour to escape while blocking water from entering.
A: These are fully breathable, allowing sweat vapour to escape while blocking water from entering.
Q: 2xl size 30" to 42" waist. How can that be?
A: The waist is elasticated so it fits a range of sizes.
A: The waist is elasticated so it fits a range of sizes.
Q: How waterproof are these? Would they keep the wearer dry during a prolonged downpour of heavy rain?
A: Yes, these are 100% waterproof.
A: Yes, these are 100% waterproof.
Q: I was just wondering if your 'leg measurement' is inside leg, or total hip to ankle length?
A: They are inside length.
A: They are inside length.
Q: Do these trousers provide any kind of warmth or are they simply waterproof?
A: No they are designed as a waterproof outer layer, so you would generally wear a warmer mid-layer garment underneath them.
A: No they are designed as a waterproof outer layer, so you would generally wear a warmer mid-layer garment underneath them.
Reviews (any views expressed are solely those of the reviewer)
Keep dry
Fine pair of waterproof trousers. Only grumble is the sizing. I'm not exactly big but I purchased a large size to accommodate clothing underneath. They fit but with little room to spare. Otherwise a good product and the breath well when working in the rain.
Pros: Everthing but the size
Cons: Sizing
Sizing: Feels small
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Dave in North Wales on 18 Jan 2012.
Worth every penny
Great trousers - does exactly what it says on the tin.
Pros: Waterproof, Lightweight, Comfortable
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Eddie Haley in Kilbirnie on 16 Dec 2011.
Worth every penny
I do a lot of general walking and also a great deal of hill walking and as I live in Scotland, you can imagine the extreme winds and heavy rain that we get on a regular basis. I was a bit unsure because they are described as Ab-Tex not Gore-Tex but I have to say they are superb. I have been out in some terrible conditions and several times in heavy downpours and absolutely nothing got through. Will definitely go for these again as they are by far the best I've tried in all the years I've been walking. Very impressed!
Pros: Simple elasticated waist, Available in different colours, Completely waterproof
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Don McCormack in Wick on 12 Jul 2011.
Leak Through Pockets
Used them for motorcycling. When I first got them I did notice that the flaps over the hip pockets were back to front, i.e. exposed the zips to the front. Needless to say, the first time I wore them in a bit of rain, the flaps actually created a water trap resulting in water leaking through the zips, and wet trousers underneath. I suspect this is a design or manufacturing fault, but M&G are having none of it. So BEWARE if you plan to wear them on your motor bike or scooter!! In my view, didn't do what they said on the tin. Shame really, bought other stuff from M&G that's been great.
Pros: Waterproof everywhere BUT pocket
Cons: Pockets leak through zips
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: No
Follow-up by Meanandgreen: Sorry to hear they didn't stand up to the rigours of motorbiking, Paul. We've sold hundreds of pairs of these and no-one has ever commented on the pockets before, although most people would be using them for walking rather than motorbiking.
Reviewed by Paul in Herts, UK on 11 Jul 2011.
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