Zip-off trousers
Zip-off trousers
I had a pair with two zips on each leg, so they worked in three ways: shorts, when it's hot, mid-calf, ideal for cycling, or full length, when it gets chilly or I want to look a bit more respectable. I wore them out and haven't been able to find a replacement. Any suggestions?
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Re: Zip-off trousers
http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ayacucho ... &gclsrc=ds
That's some I found while waiting for something else. At least it suggests they are still available. Also, North Face now have the Meridian style which is zip-off and then there's a tab half-way up the calf to retain the bottom bit when it's rolled up. (I've only looked at men's.)
That's some I found while waiting for something else. At least it suggests they are still available. Also, North Face now have the Meridian style which is zip-off and then there's a tab half-way up the calf to retain the bottom bit when it's rolled up. (I've only looked at men's.)
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I have a pair of North Face which I bought from Cotswold Outdoor, excellent trousers and I saw them again in the sale a few weeks ago.
Re: Zip-off trousers
I have some Craghoppers from TK Maxx that I like.
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you can get karrimor aspen ones for £20 on sports direct,only touble is its sports direct
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thornie1543 wrote:you can get karrimor aspen ones for £20 on sports direct,only touble is its sports direct
I have 3 pairs myself. Very light and quick drying.
I bought mine from Sports Direct via Amazon. About 19 quid a pair.
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“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
Re: Zip-off trousers
Three length double zip trousers (as well as thirdcrank's)
https://www.blacks.co.uk/mens/260554-pe ... khaki.html
(or https://www.blacks.co.uk/mens/132782-pe ... olive.html (£12.50 if you are the right size)
https://www.blacks.co.uk/mens/009166-br ... stone.html
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trekkin-Zip-Of ... B00CGYQ5J8
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Regatta-Larss ... 2006411416
https://www.5poundstuff.com/mens-work-t ... beige.html
https://www.blacks.co.uk/mens/260554-pe ... khaki.html
(or https://www.blacks.co.uk/mens/132782-pe ... olive.html (£12.50 if you are the right size)
https://www.blacks.co.uk/mens/009166-br ... stone.html
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trekkin-Zip-Of ... B00CGYQ5J8
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Regatta-Larss ... 2006411416
https://www.5poundstuff.com/mens-work-t ... beige.html
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If you are cycling in them, check that there is material backing the zip.In other words, they are lined between the zip and your skin, or at least won't chafe. I had a pair of zip-off trousers once that chafed because the zip was in contact with my skin. They were fine walking and working, but chafed cycling.
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I'm feeling a bit silly because, having thought that the double zip off idea seemed familiar, I've found an unworn pair of Craghoppers I received as a gift several years ago. They are a darkish beigey sort of a colour and some sort of polycotton (ie not stretchy.) It's a bit of a long shot but if they fit they are yours. (Let me know your size.) The good news is that they are easily accessed in a wardrobe, not lost in the garage.
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thirdcrank wrote:I'm feeling a bit silly because, having thought that the double zip off idea seemed familiar, I've found an unworn pair of Craghoppers I received as a gift several years ago. They are a darkish beigey sort of a colour and some sort of polycotton (ie not stretchy.) It's a bit of a long shot but if they fit they are yours. (Let me know your size.) The good news is that they are easily accessed in a wardrobe, not lost in the garage.
That's extremely kind of you, TC. I'm a 32 waist, on a good day, sometimes a 34 if they're cut on the tight side. You're somewhere in Leeds, IIRC? And so am I.
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Probably too big then. 36W which would once have drowned me, but not anymore.
I had worked out you must be somewhere around here.
I had worked out you must be somewhere around here.
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Ah well... I'll see if I can pile on enough pounds, and then get back to you.