Men's Barents Pro Trousers

These are superb quality trousers whose waxed cotton material sheds water easily and saves all the bother of putting on sweaty overtrousers unless the rain becomes torrential. They are also pretty windproof and the legs are tight enough to help keep breezes too.Why only four stars? The dropped waist can be uncomfortable after wearing a long time, especially if you have a heavy duty belt. Silly - these are not a fashion item. A high waist would be great - as well as warmer.The axe pocket on the left leg has a bottom opening, which reduces its versatility. I'm not sure I'd trust it with anything else important but it's too narrow to be useful for much else - like a solid torch. The pockets are lacking in versatility generally and the axe pocket throws the left hand ones forward, as if the whole is designed for a right handed person. I normally wear 5.11s and have maybe become too used to them but their pocket arrangement is perfect as far as I'm concerned. These pockets are either too narrow or too deep - or the legs too tight - to swallow things in line with their potential capacity. I miss the 5.11 hip pockets that can take a map, water bottle or even a mini iPad when I'm flying. The top two side pockets are about the best but aren't deep enough to really feel secure and have no fastenings. The right handed leg pocket is big enough for a map and has a smaller pocket inside that could take a compass. But carrying a map there can be uncomfortable and the compass does not feel secure either. The left leg pocket is backed by another very large one but that compromises both. If you fill one, say with a hat and scarf, you reduce capacity in the other. I almost need a manual to know what the designers were thinking the pockets might be useful for, as they don't work for me yet. Maybe some more miles will see me find a way.I bought the branded knee pads and they are ridiculously wide - you feel like you're wearing clown trousers. The fact the opening is at the bottom for these means narrower ones will fall out - another odd design choice.So some definite room for improvement but still a great pair of pants that will be my winter go-tos for I suspect many years to come given the quality of material and workmanship. I'll just carry a belt pouch for the bits that don't fit nicely in any of the pockets.One last annoyance. The three leg pockets have solid poppers but the waist has a "normal" button and buttonhole. Why not a popper as well to be consistent? One day I suspect I'll try to pop it and just pull it off.

Extremely well designed and fairly well constructed. All the pockets are in the right place. Very comfortable to walk and work in. However the knee pad pocket stitching has failed in two places, the adjusted hems have disintegrated aling the crease and one belt loop has been severed by friction from my rucksack. The pre-bent knees look daft but are functional at least. The waist sizing is highly unpredictable and impossible to adjust without a belt. A good product but room for improvement at this price.

These are my favourite outdoor trouser. They look and fit great. They're very rugged. Perform well in the rain. They can be waxed or sprayed for better performance.They're also endorsed by Woodlore, the website run by the bushcraft expert Ray Mears.I would consider these to be genuine bushcraft kit, a level above your typical outdoor trouser in terms of style, longevity, comfort and ability to handle bad weather.Having said that, I was very displeased with my order. I was sent grey instead of grey/dark-grey. So the trousers did not have the knee pad affect shown in the photo. Also, I ordered '50' but was sent '50-long' which is miles too long for me. While I did not order 'long' and was surprised to receive it, just be aware that I'm 6-3 [34-34] and the 'long' wraps almost to the ball of my foot. Disappointed, always difficult buying Fjällräven kit due to the poor availability...

G1000 advertised as very durable is a bit overrated. It worn through on the pocket where I carry my wallet (deep pocket on left thigh). This happened after a month of use (two trips)... i was expecting the trousers will last for years but at this pace I now hope I'll still have them next year. Following this, I can't really imagine putting the knee pads in and actually crawling in these trousers for any time as I'm pretty sure they will not take it for long.Apart from that, very comfy and practical.

I purchased a pair of these (in a different colour) previously. The problem is that once you start wearing them it's very difficult to wear anything else! I wear them walking/hiking, working, lounging, shopping...basically all the time they're not being washed. They're extremely hard-wearing, comfortable, and they look great too IMO.Eventually I thought to myself "Crikey, I'd better get another pair or people will think I don't change my clothes!"These are my second pair, and I expect them to be exactly the same as the first, durability wise.The only downside is that unless you're a giant you're probably going to have to take 3-4 inches off the leg length, or if you can't maybe find someone helpful who can.Not a fault because they're purposely made so they fit all heights. Other than that they're perfect, and well worth the outlay.

Great Quality trousers, worth the money, very comfortable. All the logos on the press studs are the same alignment, nice attention to detail. No arse pockets though, doesn't bother me, so many other pockets, pretty sure one can be used for an axe.I would not like to fight the man that these fit, I had them reduced in length by 6.5 inchs.

Firstly like other reviewers I expected these pants to be long in the leg. The pants are delivered unhemmed and they do have the cotton delivered with them to be used on the hemming. If they do fit you in the leg then you must be 6 feet six. I did know this before purchasing and having already seen the quality of these from friends I went ahead and bought a pair. These are excellent pants with quirky pockets and knee patches. They feel nice to wear they look smart but still have that rugged outdoor look too. I think also they will last as they have a tough feel about them. They are delivered from Germany but still arrive inside 2-3 days. I would recommend these.