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Regatta Magnitude III

£40.00

An inexpensive jacket, the Magnitude III is as classic an example of a cagoule as you’re likely to see. In use, perhaps not surprisingly, it’s not the most technical, although it is one of the few to come with a mesh-lined inner to help the outer fabric absorb condensed moisture. The face fabric is not that effective when it comes ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Technicals Limitless

£45.00

A classic pair of stuffable trousers for use when the heavens really open. On warmer days you are highly likely to get a bit of a clammy leg, with the less-than-amazing breathability of the fabric, and a distinct lack of venting on the leg, although in cold Essex snow, that wasn’t a huge problem. Putting them on with boots is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Chandler II

£30.00

While waterproof trousers are notorious for a nuisance rustling noise as you walk, the Chandler II proved remarkably quiet. The softer face-fabric does mean that they are one of the easiest to snag on branches, but the pay-off is that it won’t sound like you’re wearing bin bags wrapped around your legs. They certainly aren’t easy to pull on over ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Gelert Timor 2010

£45.00

The Gelert Timor is the lowest-priced waterproof jacket featured in our 2010 general-purpose jackets test, and lower-priced jackets are often poorly designed – but like so many other Gelert products this is actually very well-designed. The fabric is waterproof and breathable of course, and there is a mesh lining inside to improve comfort. But it is the jacket’s design that ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Extremities Novagaiter 2010

£45.00

This Extremities Novagaiter is a durable gaiter that feels suitably robust for hill and mountain use. The front closure features a zip, a narrow strip of Velcro and two press studs to help align it neatly and easily. The drawcord, as with the Lowe Alpine design, sits at the side of the leg to stop any discomfort when kneeling, but ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Mtn Gaiter 2010

£30.00

Much like the Berghaus GTX Gaiters, the Lowe Alpine Mtn Gaiters have the more modern tapered design to give as close a fit as possible – however these are cut slightly more generously. The Velcro front fastening with a press stud keeps them firmly in place once fitted, and securing the lace hook to my boots presented no problems. I ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Trekmates Cairngorm Gaiter 2010

£30.00

The Trekmates Cairngorm Gaiter is a classic, no-fuss gaiter with a traditional elasticated cuff fit. The double press stud, Velcro and zip front closure are easy to use and ensure that once fitted these gaiters stay in place. I found that the lace hooks were easy to latch on with minimal fuss. The underboot strap is durable and easy to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus GTX Gaiter 2010

£30.00

Unlike the more traditional elasticated cuff design, Berghaus has opted for a tapered fit with its GTX Gaiter, which means no bunching of excess fabric when you tighten the easy-to-use drawcord. For me these were the best fit of all the gaiters we tested. The design makes for a close fit that I found was perfect, despite the gaiters not ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Outdoor Designs Wmns Perma Gaiter 2010

£20.00

The Outdoor Designs Wmns Perma Gaiter is a great price considering it’s made of eVent – one of the most breathable fabrics around. I liked the fact that the drawcord sits at the back of the leg, meaning it won’t be uncomfortable when kneeling or scrambling. A front closure consisting of a combination of a zip, Velcro and press studs ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Deluge 2010

£45.00

A really good compromise at a very good price. They are very comfortable, courtesy of a soft fabric and mesh lining, and they are well-featured, with hip-length two-way leg-zips and an elasticated and drawcord waist. They also come in a choice of leg lengths. Didn’t breathe as well as some. Top value for money. VITAL STATSSizes: S-XXXLFabric: AquafoilWeight: 425gContact: 0191 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Chandler II 2010

£33.00

Performed well in keeping rain and wind out, although not as breathable as some. They have a comfy polyester lining and a useful selection of zip-access pockets, and the waist is adjustable and elasticated so it’s easy to get a good fit. The leg-zips are on the small side, but they do the job, and they come in three leg ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Craghoppers Travelite 2010

£35.00

Very light and packable trousers, so will definitely suit those who prefer to have waterproofs in their packs for emergencies only. But against them, they are flimsier than most. The sizing is very large and the leg zips are quite short, although it is possible to slip them over boots, just. They have a single pocket, which also doubles as ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Peter Storm Storm 100 2010

£35.00

An excellent budget-end trouser that’s perhaps a bit too heavy and bulky for emergency use only, but will do a good job for all-day wear, mainly because of a comfy fit and a good mesh liner, as well as a tough polyester fabric. They aren’t the most breathable trousers, so might be better suited to less strenuous walks; but they ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Result Performance Po Coach 2010

£22.00

Very cheap and sadly the performance and fit reflected this, making them at best a real emergency solution for those on a very tight budget. The size S/M was huge on our medium tester, and they flapped noisily in even the slightest breeze. They kept rain out, but they didn’t really breathe at all, so any kind of energetic walking ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Gelert Portobelo 2009

£40.00

This general-purpose jacket weighs 580g (size L); waterproof, breathable fabric; rollaway hood with wired peak; good hood fit and movement; chest pockets can be accessed while wearing rucksack; good sleeve movement; double stormflap over main zip. But better-performing fabric is available for a higher price; pocket mesh liners extend to hem, making retrieval of small items tricky.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Mantle

£48.00

The Mantle is quite a short jacket, yet it’s heavy and quite bulky too. This is mainly down to a mesh lining, which is comfortable but unnecessary in this type of jacket, and a stuff-sack pocket that comes with an elastic belt attached. It has a good selection of pockets (none that will take a map) but packaway hood is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Mantle 2008

£40.00

The Regatta Mantle is a lightweight jacket that weighs just 478g (L); very low price; Isolite waterproof and breathable fabric; one chest pocket; two hip pockets; hood rolls into collar; packs into base pocket; mesh lining. But no pockets are map-sized; hip pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood adjustment not as smooth as others; large, floppy hood ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 1
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Keela Stashaway 2008

£35.00

The Keela Stashaway is a lightweight jacket that weighs just 366g (L); Rainlife 200 waterproof and breathable fabric; external stormflap over main zip; hood rolls into collar; two large chest pockets; comes with stuffsack.  But very basic hood with dangly drawcords, and poor fit and poor movement.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 1
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Wynnster Stowaway 2008

£30.00

The Wynnster Stowaway multi-activity jacket is a low price; waterproof, breathable fabric; hood rolls into collar; map-sized chest pocket; front zip gets double stormflap. But 550g (S) is very heavy; higher price brings better fabric; hip pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood drawcords left to flap; large, soft peak obscures vision.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Technicals Tech Lite 2008

£40.00

The Technicals Tech Lite general-purpose jacket weighs just 450g (women’s 10); low-priced; waterproof/ breathable HydroTec fabric; mesh adds comfort; two large chest pockets can be accessed with a rucksack; fixed hood has reasonable fit and movement; comes with stuffsack; additional chest pocket. But more money brings more waterproof and more breathable materials, features; very short.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Deluge Overtrouser

£40.00

These are definitely the best waterproof overtrousers for £40 that we tested. In particular they get a long leg zip, making them very easy to fit over boots. That zip also has a double stormflap with press studs, so it will keep out far more water than an exposed water-resistant zip for example. An even nicer addition is the ability ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 3.5
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Craghoppers Napier

£40.00

These waterproof overtrousers feel quite tough and durable, and they are a reasonable weight too. There’s a choice of leg lengths, which many people will appreciate. They are made from Craghoppers’ own breathable and waterproof fabric. The 45cm long side zip is enough to allow them to fit over boots, and the zip gets an external stormflap to keep the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Wynnster Braemar

£35.00

These waterproof trousers from Wynnster feel tailor-made, and the soft, lined fabric doesn’t feel like it should be waterproof at all. Elasticated/drawcord waist, but pull tabs on the pocket zips would be good. Copes admirably in bad weather, but fiddlier to pull on than some.   Colours: Navy blue, blackSizes: S-XLFabric: Aquastop (polyester)/nylon taffeta liningWeight: 405gWomen’s version: YesContact: 01372 377713, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Chandler II

£30.00

These waterproof trousers from Regatta are a good fit, with a functional drawcord/elastic waist and an easily adjustable Velcro tab at the ankle. The Isotex fabric is lovely and soft and they have a comfy lining, too. Not the best to pack, but offer good waterproofness and breathability. The Isotex fabric is tough.   Colours: Midnight, blackSizes: S-XXLFabric: Isotex (polyester)/polyamide ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 3.5
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Technicals Limitless

£40.00

These waterproof trousers from Technicals use a nice unlined fabric which, although very light, isn’t at all crinkly. The cut of the legs is spot on – enough room to move in without being too baggy. Perfect at the waist, too. Light to carry and don’t take up much room in the rucksack, either. The ankle zips are very short, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0

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