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

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The side zips were not two way, either, and there were no other ventilation zips on the trousers, so you may well find you over heat if you run hot. An articulated fit improves comfort while ensuring your freedom of movement isn’t reduced by the extra layer. 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. For one, there are no zips on the legs, which means it can be challenging to pull these on while wearing footwear. Vaude’s commitment to sustainability and fair working conditions has always made me sit up and take notice of what the company is doing, but the Yaras Rain Zip Pants II shows that product development is also something that the brand does very well.

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. Whether you’re out bagging peaks or strutting in the countryside, we’ve got a pair of outdoor trousers to stretch your legs in. 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. On each leg, you’ll find two-way zips that stretch from the bottom, all the way up to the waistband, making it easy to pull them on over boots, while also allowing you to ventilate by unzipping from the top. 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.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The Craghoppers Kiwi Pro Waterproof Trousers are different to a lot of our other best waterproof trousers for 2019 in that they are not over trousers. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. The waist is elasticated and can be tightened by a drawstring, while there are reflective Velcro adjustments at the ankle. Waterproof trousers are useless if they don’t do job number 1 on the requirement list – to keep all of the unwanted water away from the under trousers, undergarments and legs.

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 Jack Wolfskin Rainy Day waterproof trousers are a great solution for those looking for a lightweight, packable pair of waterproofs that don’t break the bank. Waterproof overtrousers are best for those days where the odd shower is expected whereas all day trousers are for those bad weather days unlikely to let up.