A pair of leggings in a beautiful dark garnet colour by renowned Swedish brand Fjallraven. They have a lovely wide waistband for better comfort (like your favourite yoga pants!) that is also adjustable via a handy drawcord on the inside. A cheeky security pocket has also been added inside the waistband for keeping safe any money/keys etc.
As you can see from the photos, they have been specially reinforced on the knees and bum for when you’re scrambling or sitting and sliding on rocks and other rough terrain. The material used for the leggings themselves is an extremely stretchy but dense and durable high-performance fabric composed of such materials as nylon and elastane. Nylon for increased durability and elastane for that crucial stretch.
An added feature of this material is that it is very good at wicking away sweat while on the move (this also means they dry fast after being washed). A map pocket has been sewn onto the right leg and a smaller zipped pocket on the left leg but in a way that stays very close to the skin so you can maintain that svelte silhouette.
Finally, a clip on loop has been added to the hip so you can attach any gear, keys, whatever takes your fancy.
Now let’s be honest, these leggings are not cheap but users have remarked how seriously technical these leggings are. They can withstand a large range in temperature, keeping you cool in the heat and warm in the cold. One user even slipped and fell down 20 feet on snow and rock and the reinforced bum kept her dry and the leggings were unscathed!
Besides being durable when scrambling and bashing against thorns and rocks, they can also stand the test of time with one user saying she has washed hers 40 times and they still look like new. Now that’s what I call a good investment.