Heavy Weight Wool Trousers?

[Ennius]

Hi Gents,

I have a couple 14 ounce trousers which are warm enough to and back from work when its cold.

But I want to find some heavier ones - say 18 ounce+ - to wear when I am out in the cold for a while. For example I will be in London next week and will take a 3 hour outdoor walking tour. Heavy trousers seem might appropriate in this case.

Any suggestions where I can get heavier wool trousers - preferably in a modern cut? I dont want to look like I should be hunting on the moors, though there is nothing wrong with that look.

I live in NYC so any local suggestions are appreciated. And since I will be in London next week, any suggestions there would be appreciated, too.

Thanks.

 

[Macallan]

Have you considered flannel, they feel warmer compared to worsted wool?

From my own experience, there is not much difference between 14oz and 16oz cloth; however, i have tried 18oz - it would feel warmer, but how much warmer I do not know.

Are you just looking at rtw options?

 

[Dandy Wonka]

I went through this last winter and ended up getting four pairs made - two flannel and two very heavy wool.

I love the flannel pants. They look and feel amazing.

I hardly ever wear the woollen ones.

 

[Ennius]

Hi Gents,

Thanks for the insights. I do prefer flannel or tweed in the winder as they seem warmer than worsted.

I think I want at least 20 ounce weight. I actually read about the old school 'gamekeeper' trousers that apparently were 24 ounce weight. It makes me think of folks walking on the Scottish moors in the winter.

I am certainly willing to consider MTM for good stuff. I hope it wouldnt cost over say $400-500.

 

[YRR92]

Surely long underwear is the sensible solution?

 

[comrade]

Here you go!



http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/35307

These are really heavy.You could check w/ Bean by phone and knowing them they'll
have the exact weight. No weather in the British Isles compares to ice-fishing weather
in the US and Canada.

 

[brax]



Hi Gents,

I have a couple 14 ounce trousers which are warm enough to and back from work when its cold.

But I want to find some heavier ones - say 18 ounce+ - to wear when I am out in the cold for a while.  For example I will be in London next week and will take a 3 hour outdoor walking tour.  Heavy trousers seem might appropriate in this case.

Any suggestions where I can get heavier wool trousers - preferably in a modern cut?  I dont want to look like I should be hunting on the moors, though there is nothing wrong with that look.

I live in NYC so any local suggestions are appreciated.  And since I will be in London next week, any suggestions there would be appreciated, too.

Thanks.

The moleskin pants from J Peterman are great winter ants in a heavy weight.

 

[Mon Dieu]

RRL Hudson wool cargo pants, these things are bomb proof and snow/cold.....

 

[bradp]

Epaulet flannel trousers are quite warm

 

[LoKey]

For mtm, Luxire has Molloy and Sons tweeds that are 18 ounces. They've kept me warm in the northeast so far. +1 for Epaulet too. If you have specific questions about weight of different fabrics, they're pretty quick in answering emails.

 

[archibaldleach]

Also re: Luxire, they have some heavy cavalry twill and moleskins that will get close to what you want. The website can be a bit of a hassle to navigate, but there are definitely good options. Personally I find 14 ounce flannel and 18-20 ounce moleskins to be very effective in Chicago winters.

 

[Bureaucrat]

Flannel should easily do the trick. I have been walking all day in about -15C and haven't had any issues with lack of warmth. The trousers are from Suitsupply and I can indeed recommend them.