tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770040501124297598.post6903975701687405414..comments2023-12-26T22:25:11.197-05:00Comments on Weekend hiker: West German Wool Army PantsHeberfarnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00410284354232381519noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770040501124297598.post-66254936938694169582013-10-20T13:18:56.816-04:002013-10-20T13:18:56.816-04:00I ordered 2 pair of these pants just in time for w...I ordered 2 pair of these pants just in time for winter. They are bombproof!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770040501124297598.post-55545096945966488422012-02-04T18:05:07.200-05:002012-02-04T18:05:07.200-05:00These pants are great,ice fishing(krinkly knee stu...These pants are great,ice fishing(krinkly knee stuff is excellent for wet ice,keep knees dry)4wheeling,Packer games and general work around the house. I found them at a local army/navy store,i wish they had more. I paid about $30, worth every penny. Label says G.Kunst. The only problem is they force me to keep my weight down so they don't fit too snug(darn old age.. Lol) Bill G. Fond du Lac Wi.Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770040501124297598.post-42750056844414980692012-01-04T13:44:27.493-05:002012-01-04T13:44:27.493-05:00I opened the seam on the outside of the pants. In...I opened the seam on the outside of the pants. In face you can sort of see it in the picture where you can see my hand holding this yellow stuff. I opened the bottom of this compartment as you can see and then reached my hand in and pulled. The material ripped quit easily and I was careful to rip it as close to the other seams as I could. <br /><br />I haven't bothered to sew it up. I may at some point but it's not really that noticeable. <br /><br />Enjoy hiking in the pants!Heberfarnsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410284354232381519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770040501124297598.post-17970379269691365252012-01-04T12:59:06.997-05:002012-01-04T12:59:06.997-05:00Just got a pair of these pants for Christmas and t...Just got a pair of these pants for Christmas and they are great. I wore them today for the first time here in VT, it was 3 degrees this morning. At first, I did not think the crinkly vapor barrier material was going to bother me, but now it is really getting on my nerves. I would not try hunting with them in this condition as they are LOUD. I'm thinking of removing the material as you did. Did you open the seems on the outside of the pants, and how did you sew them back up or did you bother? How did they look when you were done? Sewing is definitely not my strong point and I don't want to ruin them.Travisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770040501124297598.post-32289142054313603392011-10-19T13:54:49.696-04:002011-10-19T13:54:49.696-04:00I have worn these pants for over 18 years. I'...I have worn these pants for over 18 years. I've spent many winter days outside in these pants, a good winter jacket and pair of sorels without ever worrying about getting cold. They are heavy but it's a modest trade off for pants that will keep you warm, dry and won't melt if you get a little close to the fire. One note... You stated that ties in the cargo pockets were useful for keeping track of gear. While this is true now, I've read that when these were originally manufactured the purpose of those ties were for use as a tourniquet if a soldier was shot in the leg. Thought you might be interested.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770040501124297598.post-80890091334511654892011-10-19T10:18:16.102-04:002011-10-19T10:18:16.102-04:00You have scored a great find at an incredible pric...You have scored a great find at an incredible price. I consider these pants to be the Mercedes of outdoor pants. I have used a pair for over a decade in all kinds of cold conditions and they still look and function like new. I told my son this week that I want to get him a pair of these pants, which is what led me to your site. A couple years ago I commented on pig monkeys blog and still feel these are worth every penny. Rarely does a pair of pants inspire guys to get outside and DO something, but these certainly do that - especially when the weather gets extremely harsh. By the way, the crinkly thing in the knees is a vapor barrier that allows you to kneel in the snow and still stay dry. Enjoy these pants - Steve CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770040501124297598.post-18038788041848488972011-10-19T10:17:27.327-04:002011-10-19T10:17:27.327-04:00You have scored a great find at an incredible pric...You have scored a great find at an incredible price. I consider these pants to be the Mercedes of outdoor pants. I have used a pair for over a decade in all kinds of cold conditions and they still look and function like new. I told my son this week that I want to get him a pair of these pants, which is what led me to your site. A couple years ago I commented on pig monkeys blog and still feel these are worth every penny. Rarely does a pair of pants inspire guys to get outside and DO something, but these certainly do that - especially when the weather gets extremely harsh. By the way, the crinkly thing in the knees is a vapor barrier that allows you to kneel in the snow and still stay dry. Enjoy these pants - Steve CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770040501124297598.post-35829180616366501842011-09-12T22:40:56.581-04:002011-09-12T22:40:56.581-04:00Glad to hear your experience was so good. I'm...Glad to hear your experience was so good. I'm looking forward to using them this winter. I'm very encouraged by your experience. It's makes me more confident to go out in the Pennsylvania winter!Heberfarnsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410284354232381519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770040501124297598.post-67004432470957362822011-09-12T19:23:36.228-04:002011-09-12T19:23:36.228-04:00I have had and used a pair of these for about 20-y...I have had and used a pair of these for about 20-years (yes, same pair). I have used them for hiking/backpacking, skiing, digging snow caves, hunting and general outdoor winter fun. The only sign of wear is the stitching in the crotch has lost its strength (need a heavy-gage machine to sew it up again). Obviously they are cold weather gear, but I haven't ever been bothered by their weight. I find them a bit abrasive w/o some layering underneath and have a couple liners of different weight for varying conditions. <br /><br />I can't begin to express how much I love these pants. I have skied in them when it was -20F and windy with my thinnest liner and not felt like my legs were cold. I've hiked in them when it was 40F and sunny and not felt overheated. I have had ice frozen to the outside and not felt wet on my legs and have always enjoyed how they don't make that "zff zff" noise when walking like sythetics. They are as close to the perfect winter shell gear as I have found. Wish i could get a comparable jacket. Hope you like yours this winter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770040501124297598.post-637344186794798222011-08-31T21:19:56.329-04:002011-08-31T21:19:56.329-04:00My label is nearly the same. It says
Bulag Munch...My label is nearly the same. It says<br /><br />Bulag Munchen<br />US14b156107873100211<br />166-78-74<br />12-130-5776<br /><br />Don't know what it means tho.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy the pants!Heberfarnsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410284354232381519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770040501124297598.post-67761351436067536032011-08-31T19:20:30.882-04:002011-08-31T19:20:30.882-04:00I have a pair of these pants and they are exactly ...I have a pair of these pants and they are exactly the same with the crinkly knees. My pair has a label in it that says: <br />G.Kunst<br />US14b158107873100211<br />182/78-82<br />12-130-5790<br /><br />Wonder if yours does too? Mine doesn't have a size that I can find. They are in excellent shape.<br />Picked them up many years ago and it's time for them to go. Just hanging around with some vintage clothes. Your info was very helpful.<br />Thanks, JSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com