What are the Vidda Pro Vent Trousers?
A clue in the name, they're a well-ventilated version of the already popular Fjallraven Vidda Pro Trousers. The Vidda Pro Vent pants are incredibly durable, functional and versatile enough for almost any activity, whether hiking, trekking, doing a bit of bushcraft, or even working!
What are they made of?
These trousers mainly comprise Fjallraven's very own G1000® Eco.
G-1000® Eco is made using a blend of 65% organic cotton and 35% recycled polyester, a much more eco-friendly alternative to regular G1000®. Featuring recycled and organic textiles is certainly no disadvantage. This material is still incredibly durable and can resist abrasion from rugged, rocky terrain easily.
You can adapt G1000® materials to different personal preferences or climatic conditions using Greenland Wax. The wax allows you to customise the fabric's properties, such as wind and water resistance and breathability. When the weather begins to settle down, and you'd like to reduce the amount of wax applied, you can simply wash it out and start again.
Greenland Wax is easy to apply - you can literally do it anywhere! If you'd like to learn more about how to apply it correctly, check out our short YouTube tutorial by clicking here.
What are their features?
A highlight feature of the Vidda Pro Vents is the generous ventilation openings that run from the hips down to the knees. Sounds a little excessive, sure, but if you're working hard in humid, mild or even cooler conditions, these really make a difference! They allow you to dump heat quickly and dramatically enhance airflow to stop that sticky sweat build-up.
Storage is no problem with these pants either - you get two hand pockets, a knife pocket on the right leg, an axe loop on the waist, large leg pockets with buttoned flaps, including one with an interior pocket for small valuables like keys or cash.
Fabric reinforcements over the knees improve durability for camping and bushcraft, where you may find yourself kneeling for long periods.
You can also attach braces and gear using the assigned loops, which are reinforced to prevent them from tearing or snapping.
The knees are pre-shaped to ensure maximum mobility at the joints, making it comfier for stepping high, and have subtle openings that allow you to insert knee pads (knee pads not included).
A gusset at the crotch improves flexibility, taking the stress away from vital seams to help prevent any trouser-splitting accidents!
Button-strap adjustments at the end of each leg allow you to taper the fit around various footwear, and the boot hooks have now been redesigned to be easily replaceable, increasing the longevity of the design and keeping them in the loop for sustainability purposes.
Finally, they use an updated shape which is more inclusive and a regular fit that gives you plenty of room to move without being excessive.
Features:
- Traditional, robust trekking trousers in G-1000® Eco for year-round trekking, bushcraft and other outdoor activities.
- Design builds on the popular Vidda Pro/Barents Pro models with ventilation possibilities.
- Reinforced with double layers of fabric over the knees.
- Generous ventilation openings from the hips to the knees.
- Large leg pockets with buttoned flaps, one with an interior mesh pocket.
- Knife pocket on right leg and axe loop at the waist.
- Two hand pockets.
- Reinforced attachment zones for braces and gear loops at the waist.
- Pre-shaped knees with openings for knee pads (an accessory).
- Crotch gusset in stretch for comfort and freedom of movement.
- Leg endings with detachable button strap adjustments and boot hooks.
- New, more inclusive fit and boot hooks are now more repairable.