Berghaus Men's Paclite Gore-Tex Waterproof Overtrousers, Lightweight, Durable

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The main fabric is G-1000 Eco, a traditional hardwearing eco-friendly organic cotton and recycled polyester blend (made from old plastic bottles) that has been waxed for enhanced weather protection. They’ll not be troubled with a heavy shower and stay warm even in strong winds, but they will saturate eventually (which is where a pair of overtrousers come in).

Waterproof overtrousers are often baggy by necessity. Some manufacturers offer articulated knee joints, Velcro calf adjustment, ankle cuff press studs, waist drawstrings, and varying leg lengths to help combat waterproof trouser looseness. Waistband Here are some of the features you need to consider when buying new waterproof Gore-tex trousers: FitThere’s nothing fancy here, but with taped seams and 5,000mm HH waterproofing they will keep you perfectly dry for a good few hours. The drawstring will keep them from falling down – they’re cut generously – and the handy zip with elasticated cuffs makes them easy to get on in a hurry.

Vaude’s commitment to sustainability and fair working conditions has always made me sit up and take notice of what the company is doing, but the Yaras Rain Zip Pants II shows that product development is also something that the brand does very well. The standout feature here is the full-length two-way zips on each leg, which means it’s incredibly easy to take them on and off, even if you have boots on. This also makes ventilation a simple and effective job, as you can unzip the sides as much or as little as you like.I really like the fit of the trousers. While we only tested the men’s version (see video review), the size and fit was well suited to my size (6ft3 tall, and I wore XL). The Dry Rangers use pop buttons for the waist and comes with a great webbing belt which simply clips together when required – nice! The material the product is made from is often a sign of the quality for waterproof trousers. Take a look at the product details over at Cotswold Outdoor to get a feel for this.

Available in five colourways, with the smaller cut out patches being stretchy for improved movement, something that will be especially appreciated when climbing over stiles and messing about in the forest. These patches are also more breathable than the main fabric, helping to regulate temperature. Both negate the use of an inner lining material, and both are light and waterproof, so we’ve taken a look at the real difference. Gore-Tex Paclite They are incredibly thin, and almost translucent as a result, but if you want to travel light and stay dry, regardless of whether you’re off running ultras, they’re a brilliant choice. Be warned though, they will tear more easily than a burly pair of three-layered Gore-Tex Pro trousers. RET (Resistance to Evaporative Heat Transfer) tells you theresistance a material has to water vapour passing through it. The lower the RET value, the less its resistance to moisture transfer and therefore the higher its breathability. By the definition of this standard, an RET of 0-6 is 'extremely breathable' (comfortable worn at a higher activity rate); 6-13 is 'very breathable' (comfy at a moderate activity rate); 13-20 is 'satisfactory' or 'breathable' (uncomfortable at a high activity rate); and anything over 20 is going to boil you in the bag (I paraphrase).Here, Rob Slade puts 12 pairs of the best waterproof trousers (all available in men’s and women’s) to the test to see which pair you should invest in. Regatta Chandler Overtrousers III Key features – Waterproofing: Gore-Tex 3L, 28,000mm HH; Main material: Recycled Nylon; Weight: 435g In a line: If you’re not prone to running hot in the hills, the Craghoppers Kiwi Pro Waterproof Trousers are a great option. 8/10 Helly Hansen Loke Pants