waterproof trousers for commuting omm montane

karnali

I have a hilly commute in north west cumbria and sometimes have to commute to meeting and courses as well up to 40 round trip

i'm after some waterproof trousers does anyone use the omm kamleika pants as a fully waterproof option or the montane featherlite pants as a more breathable and less waterproof option. any comments on how they perform gratefully acceptted.

they will be used for some short running trips as well for training

ta

daniel_b

i have and have used the montane featherlites reguarly on my past commutes, quite often wore them even if it wasn't raining just to keep me dirt free.

Very very light, and for me, no problem with breathability, I also have one of their jackets (fancy a smock too) and am just as, if not more impressed with it.

These are mostly waterproof, but if it is torrential, and your out in it for a bit, water will get through.

Trouble is, proper waterproof will be boil in the bag, so for me these are the best compromise, if you want over trousers.

I also have some more heavy duty altura overtrousers, but reserve them for artic conditions.

Dan

Mr Sworld

I'm a Montane boy myself. I have the featherlite trousers and smock for cycling (and as summer waterproofs when hiking. And their Superfly XT e-vent waterproof jacket, AntiFreeze down jacket and a Jaguar winter fleece!).

They are windproof and showerproof (as pointed out above) but not waterproof. The trousers have velcro at the end of the leg to clinch them tight and have some reflective patches.

Paramo have a very effective waterproof trouser that is wearable as a normal pair of trousers but are highly water resistant.

http://www.paramo.co.uk/en-gb/garments/detail/index.php?pgc=NIKWAXANALOGYTROUSERSCASCADAMENS

They are a little expensive but do have a lifetime guarantee and people swear by them. However they are not suitable for summer wear and if you 'run hot' they can be a bit too warm.

MichaelW

I use the montaine featherlite but they are simply not waterproof enough for heavy, cold winter rain. The surface beading finish wears off within a few weeks and after a shower my legs are soaking wet. Ive been looking for something more substantial so thanks for suggestion of OMM kamleika

Mr Sworld

Michael. Wash your featherlites in Tech Wash (http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/products/productdetail.php?productid=4&activityid=1&itemid=1&fabricid=36) and then re-proof them with TX-wash in (http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/products/productdetail.php?productid=3&activityid=1&itemid=1&fabricid=36).

This should bring back the water repelency.

GyatsoLa

Another vote for Montane. I took them with me on a few weeks of touring in December and they were surpringly comfortable on the bike (not as sweaty as most pants), they took up very little room in my bag and worked pretty well in heavy rain. At one stage, i had a 3 hour climb in heavy (but not torrential) cold rain and they worked very well. The only conditions I haven't tested them in is driving cold rain.