There’s something going on with the weather that is a bit suspicious. No, I don’t mean scientists in East Anglia touching up their research (I don’t want to inspire another Sloman rant here …). I’m referring to the strange case of the Paramo trousers and the missing rain.
I bought my Paramo Velez trousers a few months ago now. And everytime they have been out there has been a distinct absence of rain. Despite the weather forecast. Still, I’m sure they are waterproof but I don’t feel able to deliver a decisive review as yet. Mind you, I do know that they are comfortable in mild conditions, that wouldn’t have suited the old style Cascadas.
Yesterday we were promised heavy showers. But we missed them as we tackled a circular walk from Church Stretton taking in Caradoc and the Mynd. Nothing special but a TGOC training walk with a fair amount of ascent.
The hills were quite quiet; must have been that weather forecast. The walking was glorious. We met some walkers who had caught a heavy shower, and indeed there was evidence of it on the Mynd. But it had passed us — and my Paramo trousers — by.
The Caradoc Ridge and Cheshire Plain
(24mm. 1/350. f8. ISO 100)
Checking the map
(105mm. 1/125. f8. ISO 100)
Sheep feeding on Caradoc — not quite summer grazing
(32mm. 1/125. f11. ISO 100)
A great story Andy, in my experience the Paramo trousers will wet through in prolonged heavy rain (more than 2 hours of wind driven rain). But they dry well especially if they can be hung so that the water drains towards the cuffs.
I assume the new cameras was out as well.
Hi Andy,
Wonderful photos as we have come to expect from you. And what super weather so different from our “spring” up here! Easter Monday and despite a thawing I still have more than 18″ of snow in my garden.
And have faith – although you did not have the chance to “test drive” your new Paramo trousers – I’m sure you will get plenty of opportunity in….well May!!
Cheers!
I hope that snow has gone by the time we get to May!
Roger: I’ve used Paramo for year and wouldn’t consider walking the Challenge in Cascada trousers. But these lighter Velez trousers may be on option.
Oi! Andy! I thought my ears were burning.
I really didn’t like the cut of those Velez Trousers. The Chally Fashion Police will be out in force ensuring sartorial standards. Suggest you take your scissors and needle & thread to restyle them in the Fife.
Yep Alan I saw that post. My pair seem fine to me — I hope I wasn’t just lucky!