Hardshell Pants
Product 2019
Woman, Man

FJÄLLRÄVEN Vidda Pro Ventilated Trousers

These pants are in many ways atypical, due to the materials used, where you can wear them and the Swedish brand’s general philosophy.

First and foremost it’s a tough and durable product, which is nice to see and to use at a time when outdoor products constantly cultivate the art of being “light”, and sometimes forget about durability. The seams, press-snaps and fabric thickness all inspires confidence. So grappling through the bushes, sitting on rocks and even tinkering around with the Fjällräven Vidda Pro Ventilated pants are not moments to dread. It isn’t easy to tear the Vidda Pro Ventilated pants.

 

Fjällräven uses the famous G-1000 windproof fabric. It is like a giant canvas whose water repellency can be boosted by applying a wax called Greenland Wax. Once again, at a time when most of the time brands use hard-to-recycle membranes, DWR products (Durale Water Repellent) with relative efficiency in sealing and especially breathability, Fjällräven persists and uses bee-based paraffin wax.

 

Another positive point in our opinion, is the composition of the G-1000 fabric: 65% recycled polyester and 35% organic cotton. So let’s see how they fare out on the test!

You just need to invent the life that goes with the Vidda Pro Ventilated Trousers: snowshoeing, hiking, DIY or everyday life, they are comfortable (very) in many situations. Their beautiful design (the photos do not quite justice to their look) means they look just as cool in the city if you choose the right color (without the very visible reinforcement knee patches). The Dark Olive color seems to us the most suitable.

 

You instantly notice the thick fabric of these Fjällräven Vidda Pro Ventilated, they need wearing in a bit to soften the fabric when they are brand new (a bit like jeans). They have many handy pockets for putting your hands in or other bits and bobs (head torch, knife, batteries, small gloves). They are well thought out as most are secured, either closed with a flap and/or snaps.

 

But what we liked most is the ankle adjustment. A strap with an elastic lets you control the volume at the bottom of the pants in three positions: very tight (to go into town for example) to very loose to be able to go over your snowshoe boots. The setting is ultra-fast, easy and it stays in place.

 

Two large lateral zips on the sides of the thighs, provide good ventilation when needed according to the temperature and intensity of the activity. These air vents don’t have netting to prevent snow or anything else getting in.

Choose your size properly, they have a regular leg length but the Fjällräven Vidda Pro Ventilated size very small. M corresponds to a size S.

 

The Fjällräven Vidda Pro Ventilated hidden secret is a stretchy panel in-between the thighs that goes down to knee level. This improves comfort in this area and even breathability. Surprisingly, we also discovered that you could slip kneepads into the pockets at the knees.

 

The Fjällräven Vidda Pro Ventilated won us over with their tough materials, their fit and versatility. For a change they also have a stylish look and don’t look like hiker’s pants. A stunning, well designed and durable product.

 

"The Fjällräven Vidda Pro Ventilated won us over with their tough materials, their fit and versatility. For a change they also have a stylish look and don’t look like hiker’s pants. A stunning, well designed and durable product."

Rating

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  • ZIP QUALITY
    8
  • WATERPROOFNESS
    6
  • BREATHABILITY
    7
  • WAIST HOLD
    8
  • DESIGN
    8
  • DURABILITY
    8
  • COMFORT
    7

Price : 179,95

Weight

500

Overall Rating

7.43

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