Comments on: Review: Paramo Velez Adventure Trousers

By: nstap

nstap — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:53:17 +0000

apologies for the poor grammar, I was mugged by the spell-checker, should have been “……but not heavy rain, water was ….”

By: nstap

nstap — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:50:38 +0000

Took my brand-new Velez trews into Knoydart for three days of wild camping/bagging. After four hours of constant but not heavy rainwater was trickling down the inside of both thighs, crotch to ankle, not good, particularly as I had two more days to go. I have ‘retired’ ten-year old budget overtrousers that would have fared better, for £140 less, Velez AL smock was ok.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 04 May 2011 21:13:16 +0000

After reading here I looked at the Velez Adventure Trousers in my local store. Looking for a 3 season every day trouser that happened to be fully waterproof. (I own Cascada Trousers and Valez Smock which are great for winter). In my quest to lighten my pack I hoped these were the answer.
I found: Comfy yes, fit ok a bit baggy, would feel like wearing mc hammer/waterproofs all day. Im concerned the material would not hold up to much normal ware n tare. A cool day on the hills I imagine they would be spot on but as soon as the suns out/still air surely there gonna be to hot?

I didnt buy them.

By: andy

andy — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:33:07 +0000

Jim,

That sounds very peculiar. Paramo do not have a completely waterproof outer layer but the combination of the two layers should keep you very dry.

I have used mine for over a year now in very bad conditions and they have worked just as efficiently as any Paramo waterproof.

In my experience they are very fit for purpose!

By: jim

jim — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:28:40 +0000

I have a pair of Velez and they soaked through the first time they encountered heavy rain
Over priced and not fit for purpose

By: andy

andy — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:34:20 +0000

Bruce,

These are certainly more comfortable and useable than Cascadas. The lighter fabric is more durable than I feared it would be, but I’m thinking here about walking through brambles and so on. I don’t think I’d be using them for serious climbing or scrambling. I would agree with your observations here.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:25:59 +0000

Hi everyone,

I got a pair of these on 06-08-2010. Tried them out in the Cairngorms last weekend. .

First of all they’re very comfortable and light compared to cascadas. However I have serious reservations about durability.

The blurb says the’re suitable for scrambling and climbing. After descending Cairngorm to Loch Avon via Coire Raibert (typical Scottish walking over moderately rough ground) a couple of small tears appeared, one around the ankle and another near the pocket.

The material around these areas appears to be a lighter type of material than elsewhere on the trouser.

Overall I would say they’re suitable for the fells only. certainly not scrambling or climbing.

I wish manufacturers were more honest about what they’re gear is suitable for and what it’s not.

Regards

By: andy

andy — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:32:46 +0000

It is a bit flimsy but is the same belt as used on their summer trousers.

By: John Y

John Y — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:18:24 +0000

The belt buckle on my pair kept slipping, and was not really up to the job. I’ve replaced the belt with a similar one, with a stronger buckle and that has been fine.
I’ve still found them a bit warm at times, so they are probably still limited to the colder months, unless it is raining all day.

By: Colin Ibbotson

Colin Ibbotson — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:54:35 +0000

Yep!