Are those ebay Army Surplus Goretex Over-Trousers any good?
I know a few on here have used them.
Just want something for winter comuting duties and for £10 seem worth a punt!
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Army Surplus Goretex Over-Trousers
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Posted 1 year ago #
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Yes.
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Yep
denbighshire army supplies are doing them for a fiver (worn/repaired) or tenner for new ones
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Chop em off at the knees and they make great waterproof shorts
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denbighshire army supplies are doing them for a fiver (worn/repaired) or tenner for new ones
Hmm, not quite. The ones for a fiver look a bargain - if you've a 31" waist. But I can't see new 'uns for a tenner...
34" and 38" waist @ £15http://www.denbigharmysurplus.co.uk/army-stores/GORETEX_Trousers.html
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i got these they are very good indeed
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300464513512&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:ITPosted 1 year ago # -
I got the German bib ones then cut them to 3/4 length, work a treat!! £12!
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Been considering these as a replacements for a only pair of over trousers. What the sizing like? Come up big like a lot of other army stuff?
Are you able to go down a size because they are over trousers?
What's the leg length like?Sorry for the slight thread diversion but not a diversion.
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Cheers! just ordered of ebay went for a size smaller than usual as suggested by seller
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denbighshire army supplies are doing them for a fiver (worn/repaired) or tenner for new ones
Hmm, not quite. The ones for a fiver look a bargain - if you've a 31" waist. But I can't see new 'uns for a tenner...
34" and 38" waist @ £15http://www.denbigharmysurplus.co.uk/army-stores/GORETEX_Trousers.html
you need to slim down then
only joking.but your right the price has gone up for the new ones, they were def a tenner last week as the guy that sit next to me ordered some.
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How can the army have all this surplus gear?
Times are hard, they should be making it last!
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They are great added a button to mine and cut them down.
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Chop em off at the knees and they make great waterproof shorts
Wot I did. Look proper ghetto...no hems yo!
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I had a pair, well made, they were waterproof, but the cut was crap if You wanted wear full length ones. Like You can see from the thread most folk cut off the legs to make them a 3/4 or shorts. It's a good compromise to make cheap waterproof shorts/ 3/4. Without the cycling cut, they ride up, waist is too high, would be ok-ish on a mtb but commuting on a road bike they were quite uncomfortable. I'm still on my hunt for perfect waterproof overtrousers. If they ever make Endura Gridlock out of something waterproof than it would probably be it.
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Great, 2 days and got them. They fit perfectly maybe a little baggy at the bottom of the legs! bring on the rain to test them out!
(If we have 40 days of rain its not my fault!)
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I've ordered some too so we'll see, eh.
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camelbak look ok too for £15
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/British-Army-Surplus-CAMEL-BACK-Hydration-Camouflage-/270625782436?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item3f028dbaa4Posted 1 year ago # -
On the Army DPM ones- how does the sizing come up compares to your actual waist size? i.e. if I'm 35inch waist what size should I get?
I'd be tempted to keep them long and strap the driveside leg.
I've got a pair of Helly Hansen fishing pants. Ridiculously dry and warm on very cold rides.
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IME the waistband is more like one size fits all!
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Ah, like retirement jeans?
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Mine turned up today so prompt service from dengighshire army surplus. They certainly look worth £9.11 (inc postage). Pretty good condition, a bit of repair to one knee. They are quite light too. I might end up chopping them down to 3/4's as they are a bit 'flappy' at the ankle end. I'll give 'em a test on the next wet night ride.
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Yes- They're great. I still have some bought from Denbigh about ten years ago, and other than the barbed wire snags, they're still dry.
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