Vaude Mischabel waterproof trousers review

Vaude Mischabel waterproof trousers review

Practical all-rounder on or off the bike

Our rating

3

190.00
120.00

Published: December 8, 2011 at 4:00 pm

Our review
Easy pack size and full length zips make these a practical all-rounder for epic days out on or off the bike

Over trousers with zips that go right down each leg do bring geography field trips rushing back with way too much clarity. Luckily it’s not a recollection that persists once you try the Mischabels out because they bear no resemblance to the hard crackly nylon clown pants of our youth.

It’s not designed specifically as a riding trouser, although the crotch section is seam-free, which does make this a less potentially irritating all-rounder once you are in the saddle. The waist sits quite high, which we expected to feel on the bike, but because there isn’t a fixed band at the front you don’t, and the fact it’s high means less opportunity for leakage.

The comfort is helped by a fit adjustment that comes from the tabs that fix the storm flaps in place – pulling them across a bit further tightens everything up. The easy-on long zips make these ideal for epic rides where you need to pack extra gear to pull on in an emergency. In the long term we’d worry about cycle-specific wear through the seat but for general outdoor wear and occasional bike use the Mischabels are great.

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