Trouser recommendation seen in action on Primitivo, just acquired for self

[Perambulating Griffin]

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.

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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.

 

[BombayBill]

I use the shorts. 6ish Caminos and still good. Love the secure pockets, wax-ability.

 

[Former member 104145]

I have a kilt with pockets

 

[Keith H]

Fjallraven is absolutely outstanding kit. Their Berents and Akiso pants/shirts are incredibly durable. A friend has had a couple pairs for over 10 years and they’re still going.

 

[Perambulating Griffin]

Fjallraven is absolutely outstanding kit. Their Berents and Akiso pants/shirts are incredibly durable. A friend has had a couple pairs for over 10 years and they’re still going.

Hoping for same. I was warned by the young woman I met who was wearing them, "they are not cheap, but the materials and the manufacturing practices are exceptional," and she was an environmental scientist who tried to be extremely judicious in her preparations, mode of travel etc.

 

[Keith H]

She nailed it for sure

 

[BROWNCOUNTYBOB]

For our first camino frances, my wife and I had lightweight shorts and zip off pants. They were fine. However, we then discovered the Fjallraven brand. For our next three caminos, we both wore Fjallraven Abisko shorts and Abisko pants. Yes, a bit expensive, but outstanding comfort and functionality for hiking the camino. I can't imagine hiking a camino without the shorts and pants! Bob

 

[Keith H]

Abisko comes in a zip off option

For our first camino frances, my wife and I had lightweight shorts and zip off pants. They were fine. However, we then discovered the Fjallraven brand. For our next three caminos, we both wore Fjallraven Abisko shorts and Abisko pants. Yes, a bit expensive, but outstanding comfort and functionality for hiking the camino. I can't imagine hiking a camino without the shorts and pants! Bob

abisko comes in a zip off option as well right?

 

[jouffroy47]

I have some Fjern [Vinter] trousers with some of the same features which I like quite a lot, which are less expensive than the Fjallraven ones. https://www.fjern.equipment/collections/trousers/products/womens-vinter-trousers-moss-olive

 

[Perambulating Griffin]

I have some Fjern [Vinter] trousers with some of the same features which I like quite a lot, which are less expensive than the Fjallraven ones. https://www.fjern.equipment/collections/trousers/products/womens-vinter-trousers-moss-olive

Look great! Alas.. shipping, import fees and exchange would make them same out-of-pocket for those in Canada. No local source as far as I can tell.

 

[RJM]

Nice pants but out of my budget range.
I've been looking at pants from a company called Revolution Race. They have quite the selection of outdoor clothing. Anybody had any experience with their products?