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The Technicals Lined Venture mountain trousers weigh 436g (size men’s L); polycotton fabric with antibacterial treatment; fleece-lined for extra insulation. But no stretch, which leads to restricted movement; slower-drying than higher-priced options; less water-resistant and abrasion-resistant than high priced options; no ankle cuff adjustment; too warm for summer.

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Tog 24 Razan Convertible Trouser 2010

£73.00

The Tog 24 Razan Convertible Trousers weigh 412g; two-way stretch nylon; brushed waist lining; waistbelt; two patch seat pockets; two map-sized waist pockets; diamond crotch; press stud leg length adjustment. But the two zipped leg pockets are very small; the hip pockets are too high to allow easy access when wearing a hipbelt; no calf zip to ease lower leg ...

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Berghaus Terrain Zip Off Convertible 2010

£55.00

The Berghaus Terrain Zip Off Convertibles weigh 378g; quick-drying nylon fabric; three leg lengths; elasticated waist with belt loops; two hip pockets; zipped security pocket; seat pocket; map-width zipped thigh pocket; diamond crotch; drawcord ankle cuff adjuster. But hip pockets are annoyingly shallow; no stretch; no lower leg zips.

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Regatta Geo V Zip-Off Trouser

£30.00

Odd sizing makes these trousers quite big for the stated waist measurement, and the legs are incredibly baggy, too. The fabric feels good – albeit a bit on the lightweight side for year-round walking. The fact they are convertible makes them better for walking in milder conditions, although they do repel water well and dry quickly. There’s a good selection ...

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Wynnster Adventure Convertible

£35.00

These are well-fitting in the waist, with a stretch panel and a belt supplied, but the legs are very baggy. The polycotton fabric is tough but quite soft in feel, and there’s no stretch at all so movement isn’t as easy as some. In their favour, they are convertible – ideal for summer – and the zips don’t irritate. They ...

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Jack Wolfskin Vertec Nano-Tex 2009

£75.00

Jack Wolfskin Vertec Nano-Tex trousers are durable; very light (306g, size 12); dirt-resistant; alpine sports-style trousers; reinforced seat; 2 easy-opening side pockets and back pocket; button fly and hook clip belt. But not as stretchy as some; fabric feels thinner than the others; some may not like the black stripe mid-thigh; ankle drawcord dangles by the foot very annoyingly.

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Marmot Scree

£70.00

The stretchy soft shell fabric was soft against the skin and a delight to move in, but the legs were a little baggy and, although the waist was comfy, we’d have liked to have seen a belt. Not heavily insulated and, therefore, not the warmest in winter conditions, but performed better in milder weather. Weather resistance was okay. VITAL STATSColour: ...

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Patagonia Simple Guide Pants

£80.00

These hill-walking trousers weigh 410g; 4-way stretch fabric; elasticated waist with drawcord and zip fly; four zipped pockets (two are full map-sized pockets); a low-priced version of Patagonia’s stunning Guide Pant (£110). But no ankle cuff adjustment; no knee, seat or ankle cuff reinforcement; no belt option; pricy for what you get.

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Rohan Dry Trailblazers

£80.00

These hill-walking trousers weigh 470g; 4 pockets that are all map-sized; zipped hidden security pocket; rear pocket; quite a baggy fit allows reasonable freedom of movement; elasticated waist with belt and fly; contoured leg profile. But baggy fit means the legs tend flap and get muddy and wet easily.

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Technicals Winter Walking Pants

£55.00

These hill-walking trousers weigh 472g; four zipped pockets; elasticated waist with zipped fly and belt loops; drawcord ankle cuff; articulated knee; permanent DWR treatment. But higher-priced trousers have more features, such as reinforcement or better pockets for easy access to maps while wearing a rucksack; some are softer fabric.

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Regatta Geo Mountain Pant

£30.00

These hill-walking trousers weigh just 328g; low price tag; 2-way stretch panels on knee and seat; elasticated waist with belt loops and fly; five pockets (three zipped); drawcord ankle cuff adjustment. But pockets are quite small, even when used as handwarmers; only knee and seat panels are stretch; fabric not as durable as some; no map-sized pockets.

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Vaude Utah Pant II

£65.00

These men’s and women’s walking trousers have rear zipped pockets; two map-sized hip pockets; zipped leg pocket; articulated knees; elasticated waist with belt; two-way stretch; very smart; very comfortable crotch; welded seams. But no ankle adjustment, hip pockets are not zipped; zipped leg pocket is quite small; too smart to wear on the hill; waistbelt is a little overt.

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Páramo Merapi Vent

£50.00

These men’s walking trousers use beautifully soft fabric; zipped mesh vent in thigh; map-sized gusseted hip pockets; articulated knees; hidden zipped pocket; elasticated waist with belt. But black belt doesn’t match trousers and shouts ‘outdoor!’ and so isn’t cool; baggy cut is not ideal for the hill.

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Timberland Hiking Cargo

£45.00

These men’s walking trousers have cool styling; 7 pockets and a map fits in 5 of them; 3 zipped pockets; diamond crotch; belt loops. But no belt; not quite as practical as some others as very baggy in the leg; are they are little too Indiana Jones?; is that many pockets cool?!

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Nike ACG Mada Wasatch Pant

£40.00

Soft organic cotton and polyester mix makes these men’s walking trousers very comfortable and fast-drying; belt blends into waistband; two zipped hip pockets; two seat pockets; mobile phone pocket in leg; excellent fit and cut for leisure. Camo pattern may not be subtle enough to be cool; leg slightly too bag for hill use; no map-sized pockets.

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Berghaus Navigator Zoff cargo pant

£40.00

Zip-off legs make these men’s and women’s walking trousers very practical for backpacking and hill-walking; two map-sized hip pockets; zip leg pocket that just about takes a map; elasticated waist with belt loops; zipped seat pocket. But zip-offs are not cool by any stretch of the imagination; no ankle adjustment; not stretch fabric.

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Columbia Silver Ridge

£40.00

Exceptionally lightweight men’s and women’s walking trousers; zip-off legs make these very practical for backpacking and hill-walking; two map-sized hip pockets; press studded leg pocket that just about takes a map; elasticated waist with belt loops; zipped seat pockets; zipped leg gusset to allow easier removable of lower leg. But zip-offs are not cool in the pub; no ankle adjustment; ...

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Regatta Geo Double ZO

£33.00

The legs of these men’s and women’s walking trousers zip off to create shorts or Capris; elasticated waist with belt loops; 6 pockets; four pockets have zips; ankle adjustment; articulated knees. But zip-offs aren’t cool on the hill or in the pub!; no pockets fully take a map; no diamond crotch; no stretch fabric.