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Looking to get a pair walking trousers and narrowed it down to Berghaus Paclite or RAB Bergen (EVent). Any experience of either or any others I should consider?


 
Posted : 26/05/2011 1:38 pm
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Easy - Rab.
Montane Atomic also worth a look


 
Posted : 26/05/2011 1:43 pm
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My paclite ones have lasted ok but neither fabric is brilliantly robust...


 
Posted : 26/05/2011 1:51 pm
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I just got a pair from TK maxx - lifeadventure IIRC that are surprisingly well made and tested in the shower ( yes I am that sad) are waterproof.

Much cheapness. Every quality pair Ihave had has started to leak in a year or two so these are worth a try


 
Posted : 26/05/2011 1:56 pm
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My paclite ones have lasted ok but neither fabric is brilliantly robust...

I've read some reviews and I was surprised that this was a common complaint against the paclite fabric. Suppose it's lighweight or robustness. Was also considering the Berghaus Deluge, which uses Aquafoil fabric and can be had for about £30 - £40.


 
Posted : 26/05/2011 2:05 pm
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I use my Endura event ones for biking and walking, perfik 8)


 
Posted : 26/05/2011 2:53 pm
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the deluge and aquafoil fabrics aren't as light as the paclite I think. I don't think paclite is less robust than event though, looking at the comments on the event jacket thread that is going on at the moment.


 
Posted : 26/05/2011 3:24 pm
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Got the Paclites and I like them. Thin though (tiny and lightweight), so I guess they need handling with care. You can't have it all.


 
Posted : 26/05/2011 3:29 pm
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Cheers for the replies. I plummed for the Rab Bergens which I got from go outdoors through their price match scheme.


 
Posted : 26/05/2011 10:34 pm
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Used Rab Bergens in Welsh Summer and Alpine 4000's fantastic mountain trousers 🙂


 
Posted : 26/05/2011 11:24 pm