Berghaus Men's Waterproof Maitland Gore-TEX Overtrousers, Waterproof Walking Trousers, Part of The DofE Recommended Kit List, Outdoors Clothing

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Easily packed up, they have an articulated fit and zip adjustable ankles, which makes getting them on over your boots a much simpler task. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them. In a short shower during testing they certainly did their job, but if you run hot you may find them a little on the warm side.

There are Velcro attachments at the ankles, while the elastic waist means they are comfortable to wear.

They were certainly comfortable to wear, and the elastic waistband ensures you can achieve a good fit. I have worn them past 5 out of 7 mornings though heavy rain approximately for 5 miles each time always with 100% waterproof results. There are poppers at the ankles to cinch the trousers in on your boots, while there is a storm flap that covers the zips to help protect against water ingress.

When the rain is really coming down and your only pair of waterproofs have decided that they much prefer being in several parts, flapping freely in the wind, this is a total day ruiner. This brand designs outdoor wear for inhospitable environments, so its clothing will suit adventurous types. If you’re aiming to be navigating wild terrain and scrambling in the rain, the tougher trousers are going to be the best bet. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Easily packed up, they have an articulated fit and zip adjustable ankles, which makes getting them on over your boots a much simpler task.Walkers will be pleased to find an elasticated waist with an adjustable, lockable drawcord to keep a snug fit that we look for in a good pair of trousers.

In a line: We love the slim profile of the Helly Hansen Loke Pants and, all-in-all, they’re a solid option.The unisex trousers offer a range of different sizes ranging from S to 3XL with the M size weighing just 170g. While some walking trousers (see the best women’s walking trousers and men’s walking trousers in our recent reviews) come with a durable water repellent (DWR) coating, this isn’t going to offer enough protection in heavy or sustained downpours. In a line: The lack of venting zips may be an issue for those that run hot, but otherwise the Didriksons Tuba USX Pants are a good option when travelling light. They can be packed down small in your rucksack and when the weather turns these trousers can be quickly thrown over and offer complete waterproof protection to your lower half, once the rain has passed just pack them right back into your rucksack ready for the next storm. The Gore-Tex fabric is top-notch and ensures that the trousers are not only fully waterproof but breathable too.

I’ve tested the Berghaus Paclite Gore-Tex Overtrousers in some interesting locations, including under a waterfall, so you can be sure that they do their job and keep the wet stuff out. In a line: The Regatta Chandler Overtrousers III may not be the best performing, but they are a great cheap option to have ‘just in case’. On the flip side, when you aren’t wearing extra layers the fabric can flap in the wind a fair bit, as the fit is quite loose. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. With a Bluesign® approved AquaDry membrane, the waterproof trousers are breathable and fully waterproof.The toughness, linked causally with durability, is what we look for when we know our waterproof trousers are going to take a bit of beating. However, unlike the Regatta trousers, the Pouring Adventure Pant has zips on each leg that come mid-way up your thigh, allowing you to slip them on easier.