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Forget those "foreign" Draggin jeans and get yourself some British Hood jeans
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The quality and service is second to non. Plus you can have the plain weave Kevlar (Aramid fibre) lining and not that wooly finish, much cooler. The area of kevlar lining is larger too. Basicly a full pair of shorts with an extension down the front of the leg to below the knee. I have a pair of their jeans and a pair of their Army greens. Great kit and British.
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Hhmmm, useful advice - thanks; I don't really mind spending a bit more for good quality and durability, I'll have a look at both. Thanks.
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Hi Lagan,

It's the cargo pants I've got just now. They're excellent. Very comfy, even in quite hot weather. Wore mine in Morocco, Turkey and Iran and while the obviously get hot in really high temps, they are very breathable so don't get too bad.

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Well, I've gone for the Hood Concept 6 jeans, they look good'an'all though why they're named after some experimental album from the 60's is beyond me.
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Lagan, just so you know, the concept 6 has the same "wooly" kevlar fabric as the Draggin jeans. If you're used to the draggin kit though it'll be familiar.
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Matt, Check out Lindstrands Fokker pants available from Grand prix Legends. i too have draggin cargoes but since buying Lindstrands wont wear anything else now, very comfy .
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Forget those "foreign" Draggin jeans and get yourself some British Hood jeans
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The quality and service is second to non. Plus you can have the plain weave Kevlar (Aramid fibre) lining and not that wooly finish, much cooler. The area of kevlar lining is larger too. Basicly a full pair of shorts with an extension down the front of the leg to below the knee. I have a pair of their jeans and a pair of their Army greens. Great kit and British.
I'll second the Hood Jeans Welcome, rode round the US wearing a pair last summer. Also excellent for Rally's, less clothes to carry :-)

Haven't crash tested them, but if caught in the rain they dry off pretty quickly (at 80mph).

When I looked at Draggin Jeans , I was disapointed that the price was so high and I would have to cut the leg lenght to fit myself. This may have changed now.
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Although I admit it's slightly off topic, do people actually wear leathers these days? And if so, when?
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Although I admit it's slightly off topic, do people actually wear leathers these days? And if so, when?
Yes, I really like leathers. As soon as it cools down again they will be out.

Black of course. :-)

2006 was the 1st time I didn't wear leather pants on tour, and last year the 1st time I didn't wear a leather jacket in the summer. I ride all year round and usually wear leathers from Sept to May now.
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...I wear leather jeans (bufallo leather) and sometimes my leather jacket (same material). According to many sources leather gives you the best protection compared with textile stuff. And I don't doubt it - if it is quality made! Of course it can get pretty hot in summer (at which time I DO switch to textile outfit) - but then again, besides the safety factor leather is easy to clean, looks good - what more can one expect!?!?!
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Im another one for the Hood jeans, ive got a pair (cant remeber the style, just plain blue) and they are great, ive tried on draggin jeans and never like the wooly feeling so i went for th aramid hoods. Had them for just over a year and a bit now and they are just like newly worn in pair. You can also buy knee and hip armor to place in them if you want but i didnt like this option.

My dad and brother also have hood jeans and even though we dont get that great weather (although now is great) they are cool enough to walk around in hot climates but yet still semi thick enough to be riding all day in cooler type weather.

Price is excellent as well.
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Are you trying to find something to ride in ....or walk around in?
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With proper padding installed, fashion Italian leather jeans. I mean riding leathers. Leathers feel good.
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Matt,
Are you trying to find something to ride in ....or walk around in? Do you want something for week end rides near home ....
or something you'll take round the world?

When at Home we have the option to pick and choose for conditions, distance, type of bike and destination.
Going RTW or long distance things change. So what about good travel pants for the long haul?
After all, I wouldn't take just leathers to India or C. America.

And what about crash protection? Do you want it? Do you think you need it?
(if not, let me show you my Xrays!!

In any case, on a longer trip I carry three pairs of pants.
1. Leather pants with hip and knee pads. (used most)
2. Dirt bike (motocross) pants. (for temps over 90F/high humidity) (with padded bike shorts optional, knee pads)
3. Light nylon blend cargo pants, zipoff legs. (for in town, off bike use)
Good ones are pricey but worth it. Quick to wash and dry in a couple hours, no wrinkles.

Biggest prob in all this is the leathers which do NOT pack small.

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Hi Patrick,

I'm looking (as always!) for something that does everything! Maybe that's the problem. Not planning on going out of the UK this year so maybe I should just buy with that in mind. I tend to spend quite a lot of time off the bike, and don't want to have to change out of my riding trousers, so I want something that is comfy in the pub/campsite/sitting having a picnic. That's why I liked the Draggins so much, they felt pretty much like ordinary trousers. All the nylon, waterproof type ones I've tried on were no where near as comfy.
Definately going to have a look at the Hood Jeans, and reconsider the Draggins. I'm a little concerned that leather ones might be too hot on summer days?

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Gialli Cargo Pants - Trek Cargo Pants | Hardas Jeanswear | Giali UK

Wore the same pair across Africa then across the Americas, and 8 years later they're still in one piece, if a little tattered and stained. Comfortable enough to wear when you're just popping out, strong enough to survive dozens of dirty spills, baggy enough to cover motocross boots, and useful - removable hip and knee armour, velcro anti-pick pockets, turn into shorts with the whizz of a zip, machine washable. Downsides? They're not waterproof, but they do dry quickly when the sun comes back out.

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