[Closed] PSA, Goretex keks.

Am I small medium or large...

I've had a pair for years, fantastic and don't make you sweaty.

[s]Where from Ton?[/s]

read before type....

They've got bargains on Altbergs and Lowas (i can recommend the lowa deserts)

Any ideas on sizing?

I got a 40 which I am and the fit fine.

Where from toneski?

stick "british military surplus" in google and the first hit is what you need

+1 for the lowa desert boots, really comfy.

Good bit o kit Eh Ton 8)

No plain ones in XL 🙁

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/ in Ormskirk

may have some left

large is a 40'' waist. fit me.

What's the Grade 1, Grade 2 thing all about? Are these new kit or used? Ta.

new

Grade 1 - Used Clothing

tempted but not sure I want someone else's nut sweat mingling with mine.

NEW, THEY ARE NEW!!!!!

[i]to chop for shorts[/i]

Ton? In hot pants?
😥

Is everyone else getting over 5 quid for postage?

I can't remember what the postage cost but I ordered two pairs... and a pair of softie trousers.

I witheld buying some black watch trews though.

Someone should take my money off me for safe keeping

Good psa 😀

Normally 31" trousers...small or medium given they're overtrousers?

yes, still better than ebay

Ordered, thanks

For some reason I want to rock up to a trail center in one of [url= http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/shop/hardwear/msa-gallet-fire-helmet-1124053.htmlhttp:// ]these[/url]

Sizing chart in terms and conditions folks.

Missed the desser cam gortex trousers at a 10er I'd have cut them up for riding quite happily!

Clicking around those links at the bottom takes you to some interesting places. I thought the only [url= http://www.ex-mod-vehicles.com/shop/used-cars.html ]Corvettes [/url]the MOD had going surplus would be boats

I live about 15 miles from British Military Surplus and have collected bits from their warehouse over the years, fantastic bargains!

In fact some of their grade 1 stuff (I know these are new!) are also new but just removed from packaging! Staff said because they are official MOD disposal if it's not in factory packaging they have to sell as used although normal it isn't!

mine came new and packaged.

[url= http://www.ex-mod-aircraftspares.com/shop/aircraft/airframe-components/tornado-aircraft-joystick-control-1091946.html ]Handy for those elusive spares for your practical classic! [/url]

[url= http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/shop/ceremonial-parade-clothing/household-cavalry-cuirass-1123954.html ]body armour too[/url]

looking forward to seeing fellow STWers rocking [url= http://www.gisurplus.co.uk/shop/product.php/1106/east-german-emergency-poncho ]this look[/url]

got mine, folded in a sealed pack but definitely not new, good nick though. Might wash them though...

cheers ton just ordered some cammo gore text trousers.

will also wash before using too- remember to use non-biological detergent on goretex stuff dudes!

Those Lowa boots look very similar to some Oakley boots I have that are the comfiest boots ever in the history of mankind. Looks like they're sold out though 🙁

the lowas will not fit and feel the same as Oakley boots. The lowas need a little bedding in time, whereas the Oakleys were pretty much comfy out of box. Teh Meidels that they have, were comfy from offset, but then proceeded to rub and fall apart!!!!

Trousers, i want a sweedish military Stove from one of their sister sites

[url] http://www.gisurplus.co.uk/shop/product.php/1126/swedish-army-field-oven [/url]

Mine just arrived and look like a proper decent pair of over trousers. They appear to be new, or sufficiently new to not need a wash or anything.

I got medium and they're pretty long in the leg

mrbelowski - what size waist are you (if you don't mind me asking!)? I'm a 32" and guessing med will be a bit too big, since they're over-trousers. Are they very generous/loose? Ta.

Yes they are quite generous
I'm 34" waist 32" leg ordered medium and they fit although I will have to pull the draw cord waist tight and the legs are a little bit too long

Size label inside says leg 85 waist 94 seat 110 (all cm's)
Probably a bit too big for biking, they will annoy me when they slip down my lower back in the saddle. Will be great for wet dog walks and stuff though

Mine where also 'as new' slight musty smell but suspect that's more from storage as they definitely don't look pre-worn
I got the RAF blue ones

I've got a 33inch inside leg and 32 - 34 inch waist (depending on my beer / pie consumption that week and how badly I need a shit). The medium is fine around the waist (like iain I'll have to pull the draw cord slightly) but a bit too long in the leg. Neither will be a problem for dead-of-winter fat bike bimbles, but they're a bit too generous for regular 'normal' riding.

If I were you I'd probably go for small

Actually, the label on my mediums says 85cm leg, 84cm waist and 100cm seat, so I guess the size is a bit random

iain - cheers, useful info.
mrbel - cheers to you too, and for the free laugh at the needing a shit bit.

Yep useful info from iain and mrbel...going to take a punt on the small at 31" waist & leg (well jean size) and see how we go

Looking at their size chart in the 5&c's looks like despite ordering medium they have sent me a large, long leg
Will email them tomorrow to see about exchanging

The Royal Navy Goretex jackets on the wholesale link looked pretty good. Shows you how much profit sports manufacturers are making on Goretex too. My last Musto jacket was £100 reduced from £250. There is 5 there for £100 + vat

yeah I ordered some socks too, listed at size 9-13 and they say 5-8.5 on them. balls.

response on sizing -

Dear Sir

Thanks for the email.

Normally you would be correct, however the RAF trousers for some unknown reason, are sized differently to all our Military trousers.

They are sized as follows – 80 waist – 94 Waist – 106 Waist

As a result you were sent the most appropriate size, as the size below would not be appropriate.

following my email -

I placed the below order earlier this week and received yesterday

On the T&C’s of your website it states trousers as being 84 or 88cm waist in a medium and 92/96 or 100cm large
With 80cm regular leg length 85cm long

On this basis I ordered a medium
The trousers received say on the label leg 85 waist 94 seat 110
I therefore presume I have been sent what would be classified as a large

Is it possible to send back for an exchange to a pair nearer an 88cm waist and ideally regular leg
I note on your T&C’s if returning I am responsible for both sets of postage, this would not seem fair if you have initially sent out the incorrect size
Please advise

Pretty poor, had I known sizing was so different I never would have ordered any, now am faced with loosing 2 sets of postage to return (under their T&C's I pay return postage and they don't refund the initial postage
Or I keep a too large pair of trousers!

Yeah, that sucks. And the size I was sent is definitely 85 leg, 84 waist, 100 seat. These are the blue medium ones, so he's either mistaken or simply doesn't want to exchange them

Edit - these size numbers are actually from the label sewn into the trousers

Medium fits my waist 32/34 but very long, gonna cut down anyhow.

My small RAF ones seem good waist-wise (I'm 32") but they're very long. Quality seems fine for the dosh. Not exactly ideal having a bloody great hole in each side so you can access the pockets in your trousers underneath! Will chop them into shorts and give them a go but might have to sew/glue the holes closed or something.

Had dpd* rearrange postage for today.

Small fits my scrawny 29inch waist. Pocket holes... Pretty normal on water proof work trousers and I've not had a problem with them when walking as your jacket overlaps. on a bike they might require a bit of treatment to stop them gaping though. I got two pairs and a pair of softie trousers which i think I more excited about they are like perfect for post winter riding car packing or the ultimate lounge pants!

*legends.

Wl & josh...What size does it say on the packet for your small sizes?

Ordered a size small and it says 85 / 84 / 100 on the packet which sounds like a medium as per mrbel 😐

Nuke I sent you another reply.

I have two different smalls different leg lengths but significant different is touch one smoother than the other and slightly darker.

Thanks Josh

So you got 2 sets of small trousers and they came in at 75 / 74 / 90 and 80 / 74 / 90

Me and WL (Thanks WL for info also) ordered small and got 85 / 84 / 100 which is what MrBel got and he ordered medium, Iain ordered medium and got 85 / 94 / 110

Pretty crazy

Their customer service is appalling
Next email following the above conversation when I suggested they point out the sizing differences for the RAF pants on their website to avoid confusion was a simple one liner "they will still fit regardless"

Paid with Paypal so will see what they have to say

Err no they are massive!
I wouldn't recommend them to anyone

their service is perfect.
i ordered my trousers on a sunday teatime.
they were delivered on tuesday morning.
i ordered some altbergs on the tuesday afternoon
they were delivered on the thursday morning.

WIN

I can't fault their dispatch time and they use DPD which are generally regarded one of the better couriers but, to be fair Ton, its when things go wrong that you really find out how good a company's customer service is imo and if I were Iain I'd be a little annoyed with their response too.

Yep they deliver fast, I'll give them that Ton but it seems like it's pot luck what they deliver
I little frustrated rather than annoyed, more the principle that to return them leaves me £9ish out of pocket on a £15 pair of pants, better off keeping them for occasional dog walking duties

Wore my 15 quid Goretex overtrousers today .They are brilliant ,they turned up quickly .I`m a 34 waist with 36 inside leg .I bought a medium they are the right length but a little bit big in the waist (36) but pull in ok with the draw string

Took them a week to respond to my query re sizing and apparently i did get a 'small' size when i got 85 / 84 / 100. When i said i knew someone got 75 / 74 / 90 they said that was a 'extra small'...no use to me though as there's no option to order 'extra small' 😐

Cheers for the tip. Picked up a Grade 2 RAF Gore Tex coat as well for £15 to wear on site. 3 layer Gore, zip out liner. Used (had name written in it) but I'd have sworn it has never been worn.

Wore my Gortex over trousers for the first time on Tuesday (Very wet ride)and they did a fantastic job of keeping my shorts dry & clean 😀
I cut them down to just below the knee as I didn't want full length ones and they have plenty of room inside (waist 32" & bought medium). when I got back to the pub it was a 30 second strip down and clean chair when I left, plus I didn't have the missus on my case for causing mucky floors with dripping trousers when i got home.