I was smart enough to buy 2 pair of West German surplus wool pants when they were dirt cheap. One pair to wear and another pair to grow into, I am hunting in the grow into pair now.
Doc
It's the price of the milsurp gear that got my attention. Anything under $50.00 for warm, rugged pants that will last a lifetime is a steal. For that price I don't see why I wouldn't buy several pairs if I could find the right size.