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. For one, there are no zips on the legs, which means it can be challenging to pull these on while wearing footwear. At the ankles you’ll find drawcord adjustments to cinch them in over your boots, which is a nice feature. 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 short shower during testing they certainly did their job, but if you run hot you may find them a little on the warm side.

In a line: They might not be the lightest or most packable of the waterproof trousers we’ve tested here, but they are no slouches either, and they’re great all-rounders for hill walkers. There are Velcro attachments at the ankles, while the elastic waist means they are comfortable to wear.CHEST: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, making sure to keep the tape under the arms and around your shoulder blades. They may not be quite as durable as some of the more expensive options, but if you’re careful, you shouldn’t have too many issues. To learn more about how and for what purposes we use personal information, please visit our Privacy Notice. 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’.

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). The profile of these waterproof trousers is quite standard, with plenty of room for layers underneath, while not having too much excess fabric that they flap around in the wind loads. Read more about the condition New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in the original packaging (such as the original box or bag) and/or with the original tags attached.

layer should be the minimum and those harder wearing all day trousers should be made of 3-layer fabrics for ultimate confidence. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The Berghaus Maitland waterproof overtrousers are one of the top picks for a good pair of waterproofs and are the Blacks top pick for the DofE recommended list. The Craghoppers Steall II are the second version of the top waterproof trousers from the best-selling brand.

Well, they have an internal lining that makes it slightly more difficult to pull them on over boots, and the short zips at the bottom don’t prove to be a massive help in this regard.The trousers have a slim profile, so they don’t catch the wind at all, and Velcro adjustments on the ankle cuffs mean you can cinch them in and shut out the weather. You want to be able to squat comfortably without fear that you’re not going to make it or that you’ll get lost in them on the way down.

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.

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. Unlike many of the other pairs in this review, they have a narrow profile too, so you won’t feel like you’re wearing parachute pants. In a line: We love the slim profile of the Helly Hansen Loke Pants and, all-in-all, they’re a solid option.