The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. The trousers are available in men’s sizes XS-XXXL with 3 different leg lengths and women’s sizes 8-20, again with 3 different leg lengths. 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. Couple this with positive reviews about how comfy the trousers are, and it’s no wonder Mountain Equipment achieved top marks for value for money. The toggle at the waist is on the outside of the trousers which, along with the soft fabric inside, makes the Mountain Rainpant really comfortable to wear.

Knee length zips on the legs help mitigate this, but it would have been more helpful if they came up further. An elastic waistband and toggle help you achieve a good, comfortable fit, and I found the range of movement to be excellent. While Rohan's trousers are expensive, readers said they found them durable and are unlikely to need replacing anytime soon. 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.There aren’t any ventilation zips to counteract this, but on days in cooler temperatures (which, let’s face it, is a lot of the year in the UK), they should be fine.

While the weather is behaving, they take up barely any room in your pack thanks to their lightweight and compact design. These mens walking trousers from Berghaus are perfect for protecting you against unpredictable weather. 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. In a line: We love the slim profile of the Helly Hansen Loke Pants and, all-in-all, they’re a solid option.Legs work damn hard in the hills and if there’s no breathability to cool them down, chances are that you may end up just as soggy as if you’d avoided the waterproofs entirely. 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). Thanks to an articulated fit and zip adjustable ankles, walkers will find these waterproof trousers to be the perfect fit.

There’s YKK hardware, offering top-quality in the zippers and fully taped seams prevents any moisture from sneaking through the trousers. layer waterproof fabric keeps poor weather at bay, and it will easily pack away into your bag without you noticing.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.

Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. Columbia’s Pouring Adventure Pant is another very affordable option, and just like the Regatta trousers we had on test, they have an inner lining that can cause trouble when you’re trying to pull them on in a hurry, with your boots getting caught up. Instead, a pair of waterproof trousers that fit neatly over your walking trousers without compromising movement is the goal. The fabric is the secret sauce that gives waterproof trousers their mythical ability to hold off the elements.

I know that even some of the best waterproof trousers are noisy to walk in, but these seemed especially so, and they are rather baggy, meaning they flap away in the wind quite a bit. In a line: The Paramo Velez Adventure Trousers might not be to everyone’s taste style-wise, but they do what they were designed to. The Gore-Tex fabric is top-notch and ensures that the trousers are not only fully waterproof but breathable too.