Winter chaps/waterproof trouser recommendations?

[rach1]

Hi all,

Now the cold is finally here I'm taking the plunge and getting some waterproof trousers/chaps.

What do you prefer, chaps or trousers - and which pair do you recommend?

Rach

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

I'd always prefer trousers rather than chaps as the problem with chaps is that your bum always gets cold & wet!!

I've got some luvverly MUSTO waterproof overtrousers; they do what it says on the tin and I've never been cold in them.

The problem I have with a lot of proprietory brands - particularly Mountain Horse - is that they're always way too long in the leg for those of us who're a tad vertically challenged (manufacturers please take note).

 

[tallyho!]

I bought some normal camping ones... thin, light, waterproof and ... STRONG! Had them 10 winters now...

 

[Spot_the_Risk]

Mark Todd waterproof riding over trousers. Four waterproof pockets, full length side zips so you can take them on/off without removing boots, reflective strips, snow gaiters, very comfortable, and as lightly padded, toasty too! Mine are in their second winter now, I wear them to work in our freezing cold shop, realistically they're getting at least 50 hours wear a week at the moment.

 

[Cuppatea]

ornella prosperi. Padded or unpadded. Expensive but last for years so worth it.
I have mountain horse polar trousers for when it is REALLY cold.
Just bought a cream pair for hunting from www.bluelizardequestrian.co.uk not ridden in them yet but quality is superb!

 

[Horses24-7]

Definitely rambo fleece lined chaps

Love them! And I can keep them on to ride

 

[Hairy Old Cob]

Ornelli Prosperis or however you spell it

 

[foraday]

Harry Hall portsea or kensington

Both waterproof and have reflective binding down the sides, rubber seat and all the way down the inside leg.

The portsea has 2 reflective bands round each bottom of the legs

I wear mine 24/7! Love them!

Never get wet and I ride a lot of horses