Perambulating Griffin
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2022
I was on a shoulder season camino again this past fall and while on the Primitivo I met a woman walking in Fjallraven KEB trousers.
I was immediately intrigued because of the vents on the thighs and calves. But there's more to them than that. the cuffs have a hook in them and a little belt to tighten them so that they can function as built-in gaiters. The knees have places for knee-pads (I don't see need that on camino, but on some of my other hikes, yes). The pockets secure tightly and easily. The fabric is waterproofed with wax (and lasts about 5-6 washes; then one re-waxes). There are mesh pockets inside the cargo pockets...
the whole thing is a remarkable system that can take you right into snow, can also handle rain, and can be vented for warm days in the fall or spring without needing more options in your pack.
At 500g or more, they are not light, but getting rid of (in my case, a pair of zip-offs and a pair of running tights, leaving only a need for a merino capri underneath for cold mornings), I think the weight will be worth it. They look pretty nice on, and should last for years and years and years.
Looking forward to taking mine on several long hikes here through winter and into spring...
Thought people might be interested. There's a men's cut and a women's cut.
www.fjallraven.com
They are not cheap, but I'd put them in line with the durability of a good pack... similarly priced.
Just thought some might be interested.
I was immediately intrigued because of the vents on the thighs and calves. But there's more to them than that. the cuffs have a hook in them and a little belt to tighten them so that they can function as built-in gaiters. The knees have places for knee-pads (I don't see need that on camino, but on some of my other hikes, yes). The pockets secure tightly and easily. The fabric is waterproofed with wax (and lasts about 5-6 washes; then one re-waxes). There are mesh pockets inside the cargo pockets...
the whole thing is a remarkable system that can take you right into snow, can also handle rain, and can be vented for warm days in the fall or spring without needing more options in your pack.
At 500g or more, they are not light, but getting rid of (in my case, a pair of zip-offs and a pair of running tights, leaving only a need for a merino capri underneath for cold mornings), I think the weight will be worth it. They look pretty nice on, and should last for years and years and years.
Looking forward to taking mine on several long hikes here through winter and into spring...
Thought people might be interested. There's a men's cut and a women's cut.
Women's Hiking & Trekking Trousers | Fjallraven US
Shop women’s trekking trousers from Fjallraven official store. Perfect for warm climate hiking and trekking or just everyday adventures when you want to stay cool.
www.fjallraven.com
Just thought some might be interested.
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