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Thanks all for replies. Had a look through every post, and I appreciate all the responses but the Pfanner's and Arbourtech trousers are just too expensive. £150 really is the utmost limit for me. Stihl dynamics appear somewhat cheap and seeing as I may be wearing these trousers regularly if I find work in what I want, perhaps I want something for more frequent use? Engelbert Strauss look good and they're cheap but I think I'm gonna choose between the Oregon Waipoua's and of course the Sip's which a number of you have recommended. Cheers

Hi all - first post here on arbtalk. I'm looking into a career of Woodland Management/Forestry after completing two voluntary internships involving woodland conservation and tree-felling. I've been wearing a pair of Stihl Hi-Flex design A class 1 trousers for the last 6 months. I find them comfortable, warm and pretty resistant to thorns and brambles, however not particularly breathable in less cold weather. HIFLEX Trousers, design A / class 1 - Anthracite / orange / black - these trousers. I may have to return them to the place I've just finished working at, if I cannot buy them, and am looking into other options. Ideally, I'd like something between £100 and £130 - £150 max. And those same Stihls are 200 quid at a local supplier too. It's too much. I was recommended Oregon Fiordland trousers by another supplier but after reading some critical opinions of them here, that's made me sceptical, and it seems Oregon Waipoua Trousers are a better bet. There are cheaper Stihl trousers for around £100 but I was told they're budget trousers for occasional firewood-processing which aren't what I want. What about Husqvarna - Any breathable Husqvarna trousers under £150? What do people suggest? Thanks