several years ago I was short of logging work and managed to get some work for Horizons Regional Council doing river bank restoration work after a major flood.Working inn and around a river during winter can be pretty soaking so I purchase a pair of dribacks to at least keep arse dry when I ended up sitting on the ground which was quite often as splicing wire rope and tying willow trees we had harvested close by into a covering for the eroded banks was a large part of the job. Not only did the Dribacks keep my arse dry but they were quick drying and stayed warm even when often getting splashed with water.Still have my original pair though a bit holie from weld splatted still do the job, this pair I brought was for my grandson to wear while helping when portable milling.

Good warm dry pants on the farm. And they are hard wearing

I am not an outdoor type guy. I work and play from home, so I need some reliable comfy pants. These are everything I hoped for and more.

Thick, soft and fuzzy, like a dressing gown shaped for my legs. They are toasty when they need to be, and breathable when I walk into a room heated such that the occupants can wear t-shirts in August. On the rare occasion that I do leave the house I can lean on any dew-dripping facet of the concrete jungle, from benches to hand rails.

I love that I'm supporting a New Zealand company, and that the pants were made in a Thai factory carefully selected to avoid the litany of ethical quandries that come with buying from China and India. They're also not made of wool, so I, the vegan who could be quite out of place shopping at Swazi, am glad to part with my money. Just goes to show you really can please everyone.

I would say the only drawback is I can't wipe my hands on them like I do with cotton, but I wouldn't even if I could because I want to wear them for as many days as possible between washes. When my dribacks are on the washing line, I am incomplete.

I'm a high country farmer and I find these pants invaluable during winter. I don't need to wear any longjohns as they are super warm. They are comfortable under wet weather gear. I also wear them in the spring and summer months as well due to being in a high wind area. They are soft and comfy. They're easy care - I just throw them in the machine. I don't use a dryer so not sure if they can be tumble dried. They dry super quick on the line or in front of the fire in the evening. I also wear the Bushman's Tee. I highly recommend both products.

Warm & very comfortable is a good description of the trousers. Swazi products I have purchased in the past have lasted well. A trusted brand I will always support although I’m not keen on online sales as I like to try the product for size before purchase.

The only thing I will modify is the hem which has elastic. I’ll remove it as it doesn’t suit me.