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Craghoppers Kiwi Pro Stretch Active Trouser (2013)

£45.00

Kiwi clothing from Craghoppers is an extremely popular range with walkers and travellers – and the addition of the Pro Stretch Active Trouser provides something for the more demanding user at an excellent price. For just £45 you’re getting a two-way stretch fabric that’s also guaranteed to provide UPF 40 protection against UV rays from the sun. The cut of ...

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Vaude Defender (2013)

£150.00

The Vaude Defender is made from Schoeller 3XDry fabric, which is used by other brands, but this version is coarser and less shiny than competitors and the almost cotton look makes it more aesthetically pleasing. The product is Bluesign-certified for meeting environmental standards. The trouser provides a closer fit than some other models, making it better for scrambling and mountaineering, ...

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Fjällräven Abisko/Nikka (2013)

£145.00

Fjällräven’s Abisko/Nikka trouser is made from G1000, a polyester cotton mix that can be made more water-resistant by applying Greenland Wax and then ironing. So for example you can proof the seat, front of thighs and lower legs while keeping other areas more breathable for extra comfort. It is this unique feature that sets them apart from other trousers and ...

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Rab Sawtooth Pant (2013)

£70.00

The Rab Sawtooth Pant is a thinner trouser than some of the higher-priced examples, and this thinner fabric makes it better for slightly milder conditions than the heavier, warmer materials. The Sawtooth is very stretchy in four directions, which makes it instantly comfortable, but it doesn’t come in the range of leg lengths of other trousers. I needed an XL ...

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Haglöfs Rugged Mountain Pant (2013)

£140.00

Rugged by name and rugged by nature, the Haglöfs Rugged Mountain Pant has been popular with hillwalkers and backpackers for some years, thanks to its very practical design. You don’t get the stretchy fabric of some other options, so these won’t suit mountaineers and scramblers; but they do have stretch waterproof and hard-wearing panels in the knees and seat to ...

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Mountain Equipment Ibex/Chamois Pant (2013)

£80.00

The Mountain Equipment Ibex/Chamois Pant is a versatile, soft-shell-style trouser made from stretchy Exolite fabric and offering a good level of protection for spring, summer and autumn conditions on UK hills. The trouser comes in a choice of leg lengths with a stretchy waist that has an integrated belt and a microfleece lining for a good, comfy fit. An additional ...

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Mammut Base Jump Advanced Pant (2013)

£145.00

Mammut’s extremely well-proven and popular Base Jump Pant now has the added bonus of being called Advanced, although its design remains the same as the classic version that I’ve personally been wearing for many years now. The trouser is made from just about the perfect weight of fabric, which means you can wear it all year round and not overheat ...

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Rohan Striders (2013)

£90.00

Rohan has been making great trousers since the 1970s and while much of its clothing is designed for the casual walker and traveller, the Striders are very much for use on the hill and for more arduous treks and mountain adventures. They’re built around a soft-shell-style fabric with good 4-way stretch and abrasion resistance, while being very comfortable against the ...

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Patagonia Nomader Pants (2012)

£70.00

Patagonia always beat off the competition when it comes to helping the environment, and these trousers are no exception: nearly 60 per cent of the fabric is recycled. Unfortunately they’re only available in two fairly long leg lengths. The fit is flattering and relaxed and they feel incredibly soft and cool to wear, especially in warm weather and days spent ...

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Montane Terra Pants (2012)

£70.00

The Terra pants are something of a modern classic – helped in no small part by the distinctive but rather technical look. But they also come in all-black styling for those who would prefer a more discreet image, and they are also about as good as walking trousers come: bristling with features and extremely comfortable. They repel a little water ...

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Mammut Hiking Pants (2012)

£90.00

Made from heavy-duty polyamide fabric, these trousers have a tougher, more durable feel than the others in this test. Also, the fit is much tighter and the fabric doesn’t stretch, so they need to fit properly to be comfortable. They feel soft and comfortable against the skin, though, and they’re still very lightweight and packable. They’re coated with DWR so ...

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Sprayway Escape Pant (2012)

£40.00

Lightweight, comfortable and and cheap too! The TecWeave fabric is very soft and feels great against the skin, stretching really easily with movement. The fit is slimline, with narrow, drawcord-adjustable ankles to prevent them flapping in the breeze and getting muddy. They breathe well and wick sweat away quickly, and there’s a DWR finish to repel water. A really comfortable ...

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Rohan Trailblazers (2012)

£77.00

The Trailblazers feel a little like soft shell, but they really don’t look like it, and the stretchy polyamide/elastane fabric is lovely and light as well as comfortable, reasonably wind resistant and extremely quick-drying. They also feel reasonably warm when wet, so showers are no problem. The waist has plenty of stretch in it, and is secured by a beefy ...

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