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Montane Terra Alpine

£80.00

Really quite technical trousers and performed incredibly well on the hills. The stretch-woven fabric is more like traditional soft shell, which allows for a great range of movement whilst remaining close-fitting and doesn’t ride up. This can be particularly useful on windy ridges and when tackling difficult terrain. The narrow fit in the leg is helped with a zip-opening ankle ...

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Fjallraven Barents

£100.00

These trousers use a harder-wearing, non-stretchy G-1000 fabric that is incredibly durable. Reinforced panels on the knees and backside really do help add an extra level of protection. The most novel thing about these classic trousers has to be the way that you can waterproof them. Fjallraven sell a ‘Greenland wax’ that you can apply to the trousers with an ...

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Patagonia Rock Guide

£70.00

A decent pair of lightweight trousers, excellent on summer days, and with a bit of in-built stretch that makes them good for travelling too. Recent hiking trips to Turkey’s Lycian Way proved their usefulness, both on a plane and on the trail, whilst taking up very little luggage weight. That lighter weight does mean that they are better suited to ...

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Mountain Hardwear Mesa

£50.00

A lightweight, quick-drying pair of trousers. More of a classic walking/travel trouser than some, with no stretch in the fabric. That isn’t necessarily a negative point, as when walking you don’ t necessarily notice the lack of stretch. The fabric is robust and despite sliding off rocks and boulders during the test, there were no real signs of wear. Inside, ...

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Paramo Merapi Active

£52.00

The first thing that makes the Merapis stand out against the other trousers in the test is the soft feeling of the fabric against the skin. Slipping into them, they feel incredibly comfortable, and lightweight too. That lightness makes them a good bet for warmer weather walking, as the air passes through well, and they are among the quickest drying. ...

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Dare 2B Restrain

£50.00

The stretchiest trousers out there by a country mile – stretchy in an elastic band way. This stretchiness really adds an extra level of comfort when walking over boulders or climbing. The fabric is lightweight and as quick-drying as the majority of similar fabrics. The trousers are cut a little wider in the lower leg than some, however, and there ...

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Rohan Trailblazers

£75.00

A great pair of trousers for the walker looking for something a bit more technical, without looking overly technical. Stretchy fabric works really well at boosting comfort levels and there is enough wind resistance in them to keep out hilltop breezes, or at least reduce their impact. That wind-blocking also helps them to work effectively over a range of temperatures ...

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Vaude Farley III

£70.00

A classic pair of trousers built with an eye towards travelling, thanks to their built-in sun protection and mosquito repellent. There is no stretch in the fabric, although the cut is suitably generous to negate this. The fabric itself is fairly lightweight too, aiming them at the summer walker. They aren’t a true convertible trouser but you can roll the ...

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Rab Traverse

£50.00

Fabulously lightweight and stretchy trousers that will be a favourite in any walker’s wardrobe. There’s no DWR on the fabric, but if they do get wet, they’ll dry incredibly quickly, and they’re superbly breathable too. They’re wonderfully easy to walk in, with a diamond crotch gusset for really easy movement, and the soft, lightweight fabric feels great against the skin. ...

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Columbia Dolomite Straight Leg

£80.00

Really comfortable, super-stretchy trousers, available in an eye-catching red if you want to stand out from the crowd! Well-suited to high-level hillwalking, they’re made from tough yet soft fabric, with a high, vented, chamois-lined waist for superb comfort and wicking. The cut is sleek and streamlined, hugging the legs so there’s no spare fabric flapping around, and the crotch is ...

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Berghaus Pitztal

£65.00

Lightweight summer walking trousers with a flattering fit and soft, cool, nylon fabric that glides smoothly over the skin as you walk. There’s a decent amount of stretch in the fabric, so they’re very comfortable to walk in, and the articulated knees add to the easy movement too. The waistband has a soft fleece inner fabric which feels great against ...

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Rohan On Track Cargo Shorts 2011

£55.00

The Rohan On Track Cargo Shorts’ fabric is a very tough nylon that looks and feels like a heavy cotton but is fast-drying. You get two lines of stitching too so they should be very durable. For comfort there is a nice big crotch panel and the waist is elasticated. So while these shorts do not use a stretch material ...

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Mammut Base Jump Advanced Pant 2011

£130.00

The Mammut Base Jump Advanced Pant is a modern classic that in many ways sets the standard for other trousers to meet. Firstly it benefits from a wide range of sizes so it should fit more people than most trousers do. The fabric is very tough and durable, so it’s great for scramblers, mountaineers and mountain walkers who end up ...

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Adidas Terrex Mountain Pant 2011

£113.00

I was pretty surprised to find out how great the Adidas Terrex Mountain Pants were as Adidas is better-known for making perfectly round footballs rather than perfectly performing mountain gear. The four-way stretch fabric is incredibly comfortable; but so are many others here. What is important is how this fabric has been used. These trousers have a clean and close ...

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Páramo Cascada Trouser 2011

£115.00

Páramo Cascada Trousers are an extremely popular solution to the age-old problem of knowing whether to wear waterproof trousers or not. Páramo trousers keep all but the most extreme rain out and so they can be worn all day in most conditions while keeping the wearer comfortable and dry. The trick is the fabric, which is extremely breathable yet it ...

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Mountain Equipment Ibex Pant/Chamois 2011

£80.00

The Mountain Equipment Ibex Pant/Chamois is a very neat and tidy trouser that is also very practical on the hill. As with many trousers here the fabric plays a vital role, and on this model there is a four-way stretch material, which makes these very comfortable to wear. The fabric also resists water well, feels pretty tough and is easily ...

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Montane Terra Pants 2011

£70.00

The Montane Terra Pants are very functional hill trousers that look as ‘techy’ as they are. The use of Tactel fabric (green areas) means these trousers are water-resistant, light and very fast-drying, which are all essential features on the hills. The Cordura (black areas) adds useful additional abrasion resistance on the legs and seat for when you are scrambling around. ...

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Keela Scruffer 2011

£60.00

Keela Scruffer trousers are an amazing price for what you get. The fabric is four-way stretch with good water resistance and a robustness that should allow it to handle scrapes with rocks. There is reinforcement at the ankle cuff, and this area can also be adjusted with Velcro for a closer cinched-in fit if needed. The ankle zip means you ...

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Rohan Striders 2011

£80.00

The Rohan Striders weigh 498g (size 38); four-way stretch Multi-flex fabric (92% nylon + 8% elastane); relatively heavy fabric for more durability; brushed lining on waist for extra comfort; three zipped map-sized pockets around waist; hidden security pocket; articulated knees; wide belt loops. But no adjustment at the ankle cuff; no extra reinforcement.

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Craghoppers Bear Survivor Full Stretch 2011

£75.00

The Craghoppers Bear Survivor Full Stretch trousers weigh 472g (size L); two-way stretch fabric; three leg lengths; two OS map-sized hip pockets; internal zipped security pocket; two rear pockets; reinforced ankle cuff; zipped thigh pocket. But relatively wide ankle and lower leg without ankle cuff adjustment; good for general use, but others are warmer for winter.

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Patagonia Rock Guide Pants 2011

£75.00

The Patagonia Rock Guide Pants weigh 302g (size men’s L); stretch nylon is very comfy and resists light water; zipped thigh and seat pocket; two non-zipped hip pockets; belt loops; diamond crotch; articulated knee. But no ankle cuff adjustment; not as water-resistant or warm as soft shell pants; pockets are relatively small; no reinforcement.

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The North Face Outbound Pant 2011

£75.00

The The North Face Outbound Pants weigh 432g (size 38); Tekware fabric is very lightweight, water-resistant, quick-drying; relaxed fit for freedom of movement and style; brushed polyester waistband lining and belt; two map-sized hip pockets plus zipped seat pocket; diamond crotch; knee venting. But no ankle cuff adjustments; free fit may be too free if you prefer a more precise ...

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Salomon Wayfarer 2011

£75.00

The Salomon Wayfarer trousers weigh 356g (size men’s L); Actilite four-way stretch fabric; two zipped hip pockets; zipped thigh pocket; zipped seat pocket; belt loops and Velcro adjustment; articulated knees. But not very warm so only suitable for summer; no ankle cuff adjustment; generally wider fit than other trousers.

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Sprayway Warm Challenger Pant 2011

£70.00

The Sprayway Warm Challenger Pant weigh 446g (size men’s L); four-way stretch fabric; two map-sized hip pockets; two zipped seat pockets; zipped thigh vents; two leg lengths; ideal general cold-weather walking trouser. But as these trousers are so warm, they are limited to cold winter days; no ankle cuff adjustment or internal gaiter for winter.

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Columbia Head Wall Pant 2011

£70.00

The Columbia Head Wall Pant weighs 510g (size L); Omni-Shield two-way stretch 62% recycled polyester; adjustable ankle cuff drawcord; lace hook; two zipped pockets; zipped thigh pocket; brushed waistband lining; waistbelt provided; diamond crotch. But less articulation on legs than higher-priced options; pockets are relatively small; less close-fitting than some higher-priced trouser.