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These Craghoppers Kiwi Makino shorts fitted well thanks to using a belt with loops. The technical cotton-feel fabric feels soft to walk in and is a good weight for general UK summer use. The fabric is highly water-, stain- and crease-resistant too, so will wash and dry effortlessly. Sensible mid-thigh cut and nicely designed pockets.

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Technicals Travel Short 2011

£30.00

For £30 I wasn’t expecting much, but the reality is that not only is the price great, but so is the product. The Technicals Travel Short is made from ripstop nylon, so it doesn’t soak up water when you sit on a wet bit of grass and they doesn’t tear when you sit on rock. They’ve antibacterial and antimosquito treatments ...

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Montane Terra Trail Shorts

£30.00

These water-repellent shorts feature a UPF 40 sun protection factor. Made from lightweight, durable Tactel fabric they have a cotton-like feel and a technical design. This includes a stretchy hipband, two secure zipped pockets on the thighs and a solid clip belt. (Women’s Terra Stretch shorts are also available.)Made in ChinaUK stores 100(01670) 522300; www.montane.co.uk

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Lowe Alpine Traveller Shorts

£30.00

With a sun protection factor of UPF 50 (great for the bits they cover) and a faff-free design, this is a robust pair of shorts. Not as light as others we looked at, the extra weight comes from an elasticated waist and two zipped, secure pockets. They’re very comfy and a popular favourite. (Women’s High Trail shorts also available.)Made in ...

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Sprayway Mori Long Shorts

£35.00

If you like your shorts long these are worth a look. If you like them made from bamboo, then they’re frankly the only choice. This unlikely fibre is not only environmentally sound, but it offers natural antibacterial properties, and is quick-drying and soft. An unremarkable design, perfect for walkers fearful of displaying their knees to the hill-going public. (Women’s Mali ...

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Lafuma Roots Shorts

£35.00

Even with shorts on, moisture control is important on the hill and these feature an airmesh system to move sweat away from the body for rapid drying. They’re anti-bacterial, with a sun protection factor of UPF 50 and a mid-thigh cut ideal for walkers. (Women’s Explorer shorts also available.)Made in AsiaUK stores 40(01489) 557600; www.lafuma.co.uk

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Gelert Venture Short 2011

£35.00

The Gelert Venture Short is made from four-way stretch fabric, rather than just two-way stretch. This makes these incredibly comfy when scrambling about outdoors. They also have a high-rise back, which is ideal for hot days with a rucksack as it prevents this area becoming sore due to sweat from a lumbar pad even when you bend over. The waist ...

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Berghaus Distance Shorts

£35.00

These 100 per cent nylon shorts benefit from an extra comfort area around the back to prevent the dreaded trickle of sweat running down your spine on hot days. They have an unfussy design, are a decent fit, and are lightweight and relatively hard-wearing. Ideal in your pack as a just-in-case-it-shines extra. They were rated ‘Best Value’ in our test.Made ...

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Marmot Appalachian Shorts

£38.00

These are excellent shorts that offer exactly the right mix of light weight, breathability and simplistic design that you really need on the hill. Good comfortable mesh pockets help keep you cool and the secure side pockets are all that’s really needed outdoors. And, if you don’t like black, there are another four colours on offer. (Women’s Sequoia short also ...

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Nike ACG Expedition

£40.00

These men’s shorts from Nike are very short in the leg, but a good fit thanks to an elasticated section in the waist and a webbing belt. The Faille polyester fabric is soft and wonderfully cool. They’re light and very compact, and though not as water-repellent as some, very quick-drying.

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Royal Robbins Global Traveller

£40.00

These walking trousers are excellent all-rounders that manage to hold a tight line between being practical and looking overly technical. The fabric is nylon, but due to the dot-matrix weave it looks almost like cotton. The fabric doesn’t cling, it is water-resistant and fast-drying, but above all it is not rustly. The trouser is cut to be practical with articulated ...

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Royal Robbins Cardiff Stretch Traveller Pant

£40.00

The Cardiff is made to a simple design, from a lovely soft, stretchy and lightweight fabric that makes them easy to walk in and flattering too. The waist has an adjustable tab. They performed very well – the fabric is shower-resistant, and dried incredibly quickly. Although the fabric is quite thin, it offers good wind resistance meaning that they’ll be ...

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Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Short 2011

£40.00

Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Shorts are made from ripstop nylon, so they won’t soak up too much water when ghyll scrambling or walking in the rain, and they won’t tear easily when scrambling on rock. They come with an elasticated waist and a waistbelt, so you can get a pretty good fit here straight away. The two hip pockets are ...

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Aigle Enee

£40.00

If ever a pair of shorts was made for walkers, it’s these. Great cut and very flattering fit. Fabric isn’t as soft as some, there’s no back pocket and they’re expensive, but they wash and dry well and finishing details are very nice – zip pulls, quality webbing belt.

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Keela Paraguay/Rio Zip Off Trouser 2010

£40.00

It would be easy to assume that for £40 you would not get very good trousers. But the Keela Paraguay/Rio Zip Off Trousers are superb, and far more impressive than their price suggests. The big advantage is the fabric, which is a lightweight stretch nylon. This makes the trousers incredibly comfortable while retaining a conventional style. The waist is elasticated ...

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Craghoppers Kiwi Winter Lined

£40.00

These winter trousers from Craghoppers are a superb fit for me and a good length. The elasticated waist, backed up with a webbing belt, is excellent. The fleecy lining is very soft and feels great against the skin. Basically a lined version of a normal walking trouser. They provide plenty of insulation and keep the wind out, but aren’t as ...

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Sprayway Macau Combi Pant

£40.00

Although a little long, these zip-off trousers from Sprayway are very comfortable, with an elastic waistband and tapered legs. They’re very soft and lightweight and the zip-off legs have additional ankle zips so you can easily slip them over your boots. They’re not really warm enough for all-year-round use, but they’re very pleasant to wear in milder weather. The free ...

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The North Face Tibesti Pant

£42.00

These general walking trousers from The North Face are just so comfortable! They have a flattering, relaxed cut, a pop-stud at the waist for easy fastening, and, at only 275g, are very lightweight. They keep off a little rain before soaking, but dry quickly and are fairly wind-resistant. They’re also really easy to move around in. They don’t zip off, ...

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Rohan Trailblazer

£45.00

These shorts from Rohan are a good fit, with a double-button fastening for security. The elasticated waist adjuster has a fairly limited range, but the longer-cut legs are excellent. They don’t absorb water, yet are cool, breathable and wind resistant, with an SPF of 40+. The bellowed pockets take a map.

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Rohan Goa

£45.00

These lightweight trousers from Rohan have a unique single-hand adjustable elasticated drawcord to provide a perfect fit around the waist, and the sizing is just about spot-on everywhere else – whether you’re walking strenuously, where the articulated knees come into their own, or just lazing around. The polyamide fabric is surprisingly soft against the skin and the silky mesh lining ...

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Berghaus Deluge Overtrouser 2010

£45.00

Berghaus has long been associated with making practical waterproofs for the hillgoer. The brand produces both technical waterproof trousers for the mountaineer as well as more down-to-earth rainwear for the hill-walker. The Deluge boasts very long side zips, which makes it instantly attractive to anyone that struggles to fit overtrousers over their boots. DesignThe most important feature on the Berghaus ...

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Regatta Geo Extol

£45.00

Flattering and versatile trousers that are a great choice for UK hillwalkers. The slimline, low-rise fit looks great both on and off the hill, and is extremely comfortable too. The fabric feels reassuringly tough, resists water and wind very well, and dries really quickly too. There is a zip-access mesh panel on each thigh – perfect when you want some ...

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Páramo Maui Cargo Shorts

£45.00

These are extremely well-thought-out, rugged shorts that are lightweight and built for hill-walking and scrambling. Like everything from Páramo, they’re designed with moisture control in mind, using rapid-evaporation Parameta A fabric. These have plenty of secure pockets, jeans-style at the front (which may not appeal) and a variable hem. Made in VietnamUK stores 150(01892) 786444; www.paramo.co.uk

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Regatta Geo Extol II TRS

£46.00

These were quite a nice surprise – a pair of trousers with a technical climbing/walking look befitting of more expensive models. The off-coloured knee patches may not be to everybody’s taste, but they do add more movement to the legs, helping with bending and hill-climbs. They could do with being a little more reinforced however, as they do seem to ...

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Craghoppers Nosilife Cargo Shorts 2011

£46.00

The Craghoppers Nosilife Cargo Shorts’ nylon fabric feels tough and durable, and it is fast-drying, making it excellent for those who want to wear shorts during rain showers. But the real benefit of this fabric is that it is treated with Nosilife to keep the biting bugs away. This is a permanent insect repellent so it won’t wash out over ...