Women's | Not Yet Reviewed | Trousers & shorts

Kathmandu is relatively new to the UK but it’s very good for travel gear. Their Batangsi pants are the only trousers we’ve seen that have the option of 3/4 length or full zip-off legs. The zip, however, could rub and cause problems if you have larger thighs. There are lots of pockets on offer, and the material wicks effectively to ...

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Merrell Belay 2010

£50.00

Merrell’s Belay trousers come with plenty of stretch, making them very comfortable, if not a little reminiscent of a pair of jodhpurs. These are very practical and technical enough for a day out on the hill. With a UV protection factor (UPF) of 50 these are made for hot weather, and as they are breathable and quick-wicking you shouldn’t be ...

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The North Face Horizon Utility 2010

£45.00

The North Face’s Horizon Utility pants were one of my favourite pairs of trousers that can be rolled up to 3/4 length, and they easily compete on style with the best in our review. The material is very cool and easy to wash and dry quickly, and there’s one zipped pocket for securely stashing anything you don’t want to lose. ...

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Craghoppers Nosi Safari 2010

£45.00

The Craghoppers Nosi Safari trousers felt loose and baggy – not the kind of thing I’d want to wear walking. But they do have plenty of technical features to warrant investing in them. They convert into shorts and there are zips at the ankles to get them on over your boots. They keep the mozzies away too and they have ...

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Regatta Geo Tech 2010

£30.00

Regatta’s Geo Tech trousers are a good option for dedicated walkers, with articulated knees to aid freedom of movement and the option to zip off the legs. I noticed a bit of rubbing from the zip at the leg so it’s worth bearing this in mind when you try them on. There is a double lining around the rear: good ...

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Páramo Azuma Active Pants 2010

£51.00

Made with material that’s easy to wash and dry, Páramo’s Azuma Active Pants are very practical trousers with extra venting at the thigh, and adjustable ankle closures. There’s a good belt and zipped pockets. Great for long days walking in hot countries, but not as flattering as others we looked at. Review by Clare SavageFirst published in Trail magazine April ...

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Lowe Alpine Colorado Capri 2010

£40.00

Lowe Alpine’s Colorado Capris are trousers I’d actually be happy to wear out. They are already 3/4 length and there’s a nice stitching design around the pockets to make them a little more stylish. They are UV protection rated at UPF50 and they are easy to wash, quick to dry and adjustable at the waist. Pockets with mesh linings aid ...

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Haglöfs Lite Q Trail Pant 2010

£65.00

Haglöfs’ Lite Q Trail Pants aren’t convertible trousers but they do have adjusters at the ankle. There are two zipped pockets at the back with mesh lining – useful for extra venting. As part of Haglöfs’ Climatic range these are easy to wash and dry, exceptionally comfortable and easily technical enough for long day walks. Review by Clare SavageFirst published ...

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Royal Robbins Zip n Go Pant 2010

£50.00

The Royal Robbins Zip n Go Pants were initially very comfy, but it didn’t take long to feel the zip for these convertible trousers rubbing against my leg – and I’m not sure how this would be after a long day in the hills. Zip-off legs with Velcro fasteners at the bottom make them easy to get on and off ...

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Vaude Farley Pants 2010

£65.00

Vaude’s Farley Pants are 100 per cent polyamide, with UV protection and mosquito repellent (claiming to repel 95 per cent of mozzies even after 20 washes). They turn into 3/4 length trousers and you can cinch in the leg bottoms. An extra zipped pocket on the right thigh is ideal for passports/documents, feels soft to the skin, is light, comfortable ...