[pct-l] Bear Grylls pants

[Gary Minetti]

Sergey,

I cannot speak to Bear Grylls gear.  If you are interested in pants - consider something from Rail Riders.  I wore their Weather pants every day, all day, on my 2012 hike.  Reasonably light, dry in a snap.

Gman
 
On Jun 16, 2013, at 1:17 PM, Sergey Shevchenko wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> 
> Does anyone have anything to say about Bear Grylls Survivor Trousers,
> compared to other pants from more established outdoor manufacturers?
> 
> I used to be fascinated by this guy and bought several items from his
> product line. My experience with them has been quite uneven: some of them
> are certainly commercial gimmics, but I still think some of them are rather
> high quality and well thought out.
> 
> However, I still can't make up my mind about the Survivor Trousers. I like
> how technical they are (pockets, stretchable panels, perfect fit), but I
> can't stop doubting their breathability, despite what they claim. Every
> time I hike in them, it feels like it gets decidedly swampy on the inside.
> I also have some other pants (Kuhl, REI's own line), but I can't tell
> whether they perform better. I probably should try hiking in both under the
> same conditions to make a good comparison, but maybe somebody already has a
> clear opinion.
> 
> Thanks!
> --Sergey
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