A few years back, I wore their zip-offs from Cape Town to Nairobi (6.000 kms in three weeks). Their kneepad inserts were utterly useless. Not only were they uncomfortable, but they were attatched using velcro. It was difficult to both position them correctly and to keep them in place. The soft hip pads were bulky and not very comfortable as well. I ended up using neither.

As for the pants, the pockets were deep and tight and difficult to use. Further still, the pants were quite hot as the fabric was thick, especially the areas lined with Kevlar. The pants themselves were comfortable, but did not exactly make a fashion statement. With the legs sipped off, they were still a bit too hot for shorts, but far better than many other alternatives.

As for protection, I think they are adequate for touring on good surfaces and predictable riding conditions where eating pavement is ones only real concern. Slow speeds on terrible roads is ok also.

The one good thing was that they were casual and there was no need to pack a second pair of pants (other than another pair of draggin jeans for when the first pair went to the cleaners). Also, being able to zip off the legs was a great asset.

Over all, I think that these pants are a bit hot for warm/hot summer days, and that one would be better off to pack some street wear and wear some real motorcycle pants with built in protectors and plenty of ventilation for warm days. But for temperate climate regions, they are really good. Fall, spring, or mild summer days, they are a really great alternative. Since I live in Norway, I use these a lot in combination with a Cordura jacket (street look), and pack a rain suit. I don't wear the pads, ever.

Would I buy them again? Probably yes - but for long trips taking you through all sorts of weather conditions and riding conditions, you should invest in something safer.

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I have used a pair of Draggin Jeans camo`s for the past 5 years & they are still going strong despite me having a 50 mph off in them a few years ago, they protected me well as I slid & rolled down the road, I do not use the Knee armour in them as it is too bulky & uncomfortable.
I have worn them riding in 40+ degrees & while riding they kept me cool.......ish.
However the Kevlar lining makes them hot to wear off the bike & it can get a bit itchy when really hot.
I found the thigh pockets useful but they are a close fit so nothing more than maps or wipes in them.
For Tarmac I would say they are good as long as you accept they will protect you but will not have the Impact resistance of trousers with armour. I have never used them off road so cannot comment.
Would I buy them again? Probably but I would prefer some good flexible armour in place too.
Andy

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From the midnight sun to the silk & rhubarb roads, 2014
I am not an adventure rider, just a biker that has adventures.

I have a pair of Hood armoured jeans and find them more comfortable on a hot day than leather. I did use them on a trans Africa trip and the only problem was some chaffing on my knees from the armour when riding on dirt foads for a long period. With the armour removed I did use them as jeans but were a little warm. Incidently all praise to Hood for specially making me a pair with a 28" waist at no extra cost, I am pretty skinny and nobody else makes them that small.
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I'm very happy with the Sartso Killer cargo pants that I bought a few months ago in Sydney.

Slightly uncomfortable on a hot day but that's a small price to pay for the extra protection.

Also like having all those pockets for those small items that seem to be essential for modern living.

+1 for Hood.
They make them to measure so the fit is good while the cost was just over 100 UK pounds.
So far I wear them without the armour which can be fitted into pockets within the hips and knees. I use the cargo pants for the extra pockets and the velcro flaps secure all sorts of stuff very securely while riding - using them for winter riding, and so far, so good.

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