The fabric is the secret sauce that gives waterproof trousers their mythical ability to hold off the elements. layer should be the minimum and those harder wearing all day trousers should be made of 3-layer fabrics for ultimate confidence. You only really need one pair of waterproof trousers, two maximum – it really pays to bite the bullet and invest in good, truly waterproof equipment. Be ready to adjust to all conditions when adventuring outdoors with these reliable overtrousers featuring GORE-TEX® waterproof technology.

INSIDE LEG: Measure from the top of your inner leg, along the inside seam to the bottom of your leg. For a start, they are extremely lightweight and packable, meaning they will take up little space in your pack and you’ll hardly notice them. An articulated fit improves comfort while ensuring your freedom of movement isn’t reduced by the extra layer. Each brand will offer its own unique selling points, it’s your job to make the decision as to which is best for you. Whenever I have used Rab gear in the past it has never let me down, and this has continued to be the case while testing the Ladakh DV Pants.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Aside from the usual walking jargon, waterproof trousers may also offer zips (to get them on easily), lined waistbands, thigh vents and the gold tier of water-resistant pockets. Missed payments will show on your credit file potentially making credit harder to obtain and will result in late fees being added to the debt. We heard several complaints about fit, with one owner describing them as flappy and ‘like clown trousers’.

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. The Jack Wolfskin quality that we all know and love rings true with these trousers, offering good waterproofing with the brands own Texapore fabric. Berghaus' Maitland GORE-TEX® Overtrousers are fully waterproof and extremely comfortable, making them a great choice for all-weather adventurers. Usually, the more waterproof a pair of walking trousers is, the less breathable it is, and nobody wants to be encased in clammy legwear for long hikes.The waist is elasticated and can be tightened by a drawstring, while there are reflective Velcro adjustments at the ankle. They were certainly comfortable to wear, and the elastic waistband ensures you can achieve a good fit.

However, when choosing waterproof overtrousers, you might need to part with a little more cash to find options that excel - particularly if you want them to be breathable. Instead, these two pairs of good, high-quality waterproof trousers should suffice for the bulk of hill walkers and weekend mountaineers.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.