Rohan clothes, need some advice...

[Dupont666]

Im going to Egypt were wearing my jeans and usual shirts are just going to cause me a sticky sweaty discomfort for the environment Im in.

My father swears by rohan (probably cause he has an outlet store near him) but they are the kind of people that stick to A/C places and not out in the sun and humidity that I will be.

So I have a few queries (despite my OH thinking Rohan = snob/too much money)...

Are they any good?

Will I stick out like a sore thumb (look like a total tourist) wearing rohan stuff?

Is there any other alternatives to them?

Im really just looking for trousers and shirts at the moment (stone trousers and whitelight colour shirts) that need to be breathable and fairly light in construction (not heavy like jeans material which I would sweat to death in)...

Is Cotton (which rohan mainly uses) better than linen as a material?

They will also be tested in Thailand at Xmas so being able to cover both in one go would be ideal...

[PHmember]

Rohan make good kit, but it's worth looking in a local Cotswold Outdoor shop if you've got one.

Other good makes are Craghoppers, North Face & Berghaus. Tilley make some good travel clothing as well, but it is expensive - although their hats are well worth the money!

[Tom_C76]

North Face gear is just as good and probably cheaper too. Try Cotswolds, or any decent independent outdoor shop.

2nd the recommendation of a Tilley Hat too, I use one for boating.

[Odie]

Cotswolds is extremely overprices and so is blacks, try sportsdirect (have their own outdoor brand, karrimor), TK maxx (craghoppers trousers are £15 here as opposed to £40+ in cotswolds) & decathlon (all their own brand stuff has 2 year guarantee & is very reasonably priced) if your after a bargain.

Craghopper is just Regatta I think so also look out for craghopper gear but with the regatta branding.


ETA - more details

Edited by Odie on Friday 6th August 12:04

[davido140]

I think you'll look stupid



eta try these if you've got a store close to you

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/

Edited by davido140 on Friday 6th August 12:03

[Timmy35]

I would think that linen slacks and shirts would be fine. Don't forget to wear a hat as well.

[hornetrider]

Rindsey Rohan?

[Odie]

As for cotton, I used to wear cotton but have found that modern materials have come on leaps and bounds, when out and about (hiking etc) I wearing running t-shirts, as they dry quickly keep the moisture away from your skin and keep you warmer (more windproof than cotton).

[anonymous-user]

Timmy35 said:

I would think that linen slacks and shirts would be fine. Don't forget to wear a hat as well.

Primark are doing loose linen trousers for about £8 and linen shirts in various styles for about the same!

[Famous Graham]

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[Bill]

Dupont666 said:

Is Cotton (which rohan mainly uses) better than linen as a material?

Linen is cooler, but creases more IMO.

Gap do some para trousers that are lightweight and probably cheaper than the more "technical" Rohan type kit.

[Dupont666]

Odie said:

As for cotton, I used to wear cotton but have found that modern materials have come on leaps and bounds, when out and about (hiking etc) I wearing running t-shirts, as they dry quickly keep the moisture away from your skin and keep you warmer (more windproof than cotton).

Going to have to be shirts as apparantly short sleeves (T-Shirts) is a no no... dont ask me why it just seems that bare flesh even arms is frowned upon and I would rather not ps off the OH when she has told me this.

[Timmy35]

Dupont666 said:

Odie said:

As for cotton, I used to wear cotton but have found that modern materials have come on leaps and bounds, when out and about (hiking etc) I wearing running t-shirts, as they dry quickly keep the moisture away from your skin and keep you warmer (more windproof than cotton).

Going to have to be shirts as apparantly short sleeves (T-Shirts) is a no no... dont ask me why it just seems that bare flesh even arms is frowned upon and I would rather not ps off the OH when she has told me this.

I take it you're going to cut a couple of eye holes in a sheet for her to wear?

[Dupont666]

Timmy35 said:

Dupont666 said:

Odie said:

As for cotton, I used to wear cotton but have found that modern materials have come on leaps and bounds, when out and about (hiking etc) I wearing running t-shirts, as they dry quickly keep the moisture away from your skin and keep you warmer (more windproof than cotton).

Going to have to be shirts as apparantly short sleeves (T-Shirts) is a no no... dont ask me why it just seems that bare flesh even arms is frowned upon and I would rather not ps off the OH when she has told me this.

I take it you're going to cut a couple of eye holes in a sheet for her to wear?

Sod that she can have the one with the mesh instead so noone can see

[havoc]

Dupont666 said:

Odie said:

As for cotton, I used to wear cotton but have found that modern materials have come on leaps and bounds, when out and about (hiking etc) I wearing running t-shirts, as they dry quickly keep the moisture away from your skin and keep you warmer (more windproof than cotton).

Going to have to be shirts as apparantly short sleeves (T-Shirts) is a no no... dont ask me why it just seems that bare flesh even arms is frowned upon and I would rather not ps off the OH when she has told me this.

Really?!? I take it you're not going there on holiday then?

Is it a family thing?


My 2p:-
- Linen is great, but DOES crease. Depends if you're bothered about that or not.
- You should still be able to get some lightweight combats from any number of stores - I got some from next last year for £20.
- Light colours are a good idea - not only do they reflect more light(heat), but they hide the fact that you're sweating like a (insert simile here) better than dark colours.

[Mobile Chicane]

Try webtogs.co.uk for outdoor / travel clothing.

I'm going trekking in Morocco at Christmas and have got a pair of North Face trousers that can be rolled up into shorts (and down again quickly). £15 cheaper than Cotswold too.

[Odie]

Dupont666 said:

Odie said:

As for cotton, I used to wear cotton but have found that modern materials have come on leaps and bounds, when out and about (hiking etc) I wearing running t-shirts, as they dry quickly keep the moisture away from your skin and keep you warmer (more windproof than cotton).

Going to have to be shirts as apparantly short sleeves (T-Shirts) is a no no... dont ask me why it just seems that bare flesh even arms is frowned upon and I would rather not ps off the OH when she has told me this.

wear a technical tshirt then a lose fitting open shirt over the top, the shirt can always be done up if yoou need to look smarter. You can also get long sleave running t-shirts, have a look at golfing stuff too, i think you can get shirts in technical materials..

[itsnotarace]

Craghoppers Kiwi trousers are superb. Really quick drying, non creasing, lightweight. Way better than any of my pairs of North Face trousers which cost considerably more.

[Dupont666]

havoc said:

Dupont666 said:

Odie said:

As for cotton, I used to wear cotton but have found that modern materials have come on leaps and bounds, when out and about (hiking etc) I wearing running t-shirts, as they dry quickly keep the moisture away from your skin and keep you warmer (more windproof than cotton).

Going to have to be shirts as apparantly short sleeves (T-Shirts) is a no no... dont ask me why it just seems that bare flesh even arms is frowned upon and I would rather not ps off the OH when she has told me this.

Really?!? I take it you're not going there on holiday then?

Is it a family thing?


My 2p:-
- Linen is great, but DOES crease. Depends if you're bothered about that or not.
- You should still be able to get some lightweight combats from any number of stores - I got some from next last year for £20.
- Light colours are a good idea - not only do they reflect more light(heat), but they hide the fact that you're sweating like a (insert simile here) better than dark colours.

It is a holiday but the OH works there and I will be meeting colleagues and so Im not wanting to sully the impression she has built up by then for the sake of short sleeve over long sleeve, besides Im a bit too fair skinned for my arms to be exposed to direct sunlight...

Creased linen doesnt bother me at all...

[anonymous-user]

Dupont666 said:

havoc said:

Dupont666 said:

Odie said:

As for cotton, I used to wear cotton but have found that modern materials have come on leaps and bounds, when out and about (hiking etc) I wearing running t-shirts, as they dry quickly keep the moisture away from your skin and keep you warmer (more windproof than cotton).

Going to have to be shirts as apparantly short sleeves (T-Shirts) is a no no... dont ask me why it just seems that bare flesh even arms is frowned upon and I would rather not ps off the OH when she has told me this.

Really?!? I take it you're not going there on holiday then?

Is it a family thing?


My 2p:-
- Linen is great, but DOES crease. Depends if you're bothered about that or not.
- You should still be able to get some lightweight combats from any number of stores - I got some from next last year for £20.
- Light colours are a good idea - not only do they reflect more light(heat), but they hide the fact that you're sweating like a (insert simile here) better than dark colours.

It is a holiday but the OH works there and I will be meeting colleagues and so Im not wanting to sully the impression she has built up by then for the sake of short sleeve over long sleeve, besides Im a bit too fair skinned for my arms to be exposed to direct sunlight...

Creased linen doesnt bother me at all...

Get yourself down Primark!