Rab Men's Quest Pull-On

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Easy to get on – the full-length zip means you can get the pants on (and off) easily. I even did whilst balancing on one leg (I’m not saying everyone can do this but I was impressed). The zip runs up and down easily without snagging. There’s also an extra piece of material inside that prevents drafts through the zip seam, I really liked this as it’s another way I can stay warm! Unzipping the hoody to cool off Under-boot cord – I’m really impressed with this feature, it feels similar to wearing gaiters. It even stood the test walking through water crossings, not letting the water into my boots. A big bonus! It also has a really good zip runner, which doesn’t snag, as well as some material inside that overlaps the zip section, therefore reducing rain getting through the fabric. Full-length zip from top to bottom

The hood fitted – I’m one of those women with a small head (there are a few of us) and the hood was a lovely fit. No swishing when you walk – my first waterproof walking trousers were cheap and as such incredibly swishy, but I am happy to report swish-free walking with these pants!The Rab Hoody arrived in a reusable delivery bag, made from 100% recycled material. Make sure you don’t rip the bag open, use scissors and you can easily reuse it for future parcels (handy with Christmas approaching!)

Would I recommend the Rab Pants? Rab Shearling Hoody – WinterFleece Review Hiking up to Whin Rigg in the Lake District About Cotswold OutdoorThe price is at the upper end of the scale, however, as regards to keeping you dry, warm and happy I think these are worth the money if you go hiking regularly. The Pertex Shield used for the pants is a combination of 3 fabric layers to create a waterproof and windproof system against the elements but also designed with breathability to reduce you sweating on the inside, which is equally as bad because. And now that the weather is getting colder the extra layer makes a big difference when you’re up high. What features do they have? You can tell this fleece a good quality product from the features and finishing touches, it is thoughtfully made for outdoor adventures. I’ve been enjoying testing it out on my walks in the Lake District and Peak District. As well as keeping me warm whilst I’m working at home (I have a cold house haha). Snag-free zip – another thing that stood out was the good zip, meaning you can zip up and down without it snagging on the material. I also find it a really cosy fleece for working from home, sitting at a laptop not moving can get chilly and I love feeling snuggly and warm when I’m working. Would I recommend the Rab Women’s Shearling Hoody?

The Quest features Rabs ‘Regular fit’ which makes it perfect for technical layering, as a woolly jumper replacement, or for just chilling out. I’m looking forward to wearing these hiking pants throughout winter. I’m going to be using these over my Berghaus Paclite ones in the colder months as I do tend to feel the cold once I’m up high in the hills. I wear lighter leggings or hiking trousers underneath so I can be comfortable hiking uphill when I tend to get a sweat on, knowing I have a lovely warm layer to put on top. The biggest question would be, are they worth the money? They are a mid-range price for waterproof/windproof pants. As someone who hikes regularly and wants to enjoy the scenery no matter what the weather I’d recommend these would be perfect for warm and dry adventures. I’ll start at the top and work down! The Rab Hoody has a lovely hood, it wasn’t too tight but fitted me comfortably and didn’t cover my eyes (small head issues!)It doesn’t work very well if you have a bobble hat on though – no surprise really. On cold days you might want a headband or beanie hat to stop the draft. Feeling cosy and warm with the hood up You have to pull to fit it around but once done you have a good seal around the hiking boot/shoe and the bottom of the pants.Services vary but generally best for parcels under 10 kg, cost & compensation varies by service used If after receipt of your claim form the product needs to be returned to us, we will provide a pre-paid return label or arrange collection for larger / heavier items, customer services will let you know how to proceed. After my first outing testing out the pants on an autumnal 3-day trip in the Lake District, I was impressed with how they performed. There was no heavy rain to test them in (I was kind of happy about this) but as the temperatures dropped on the summits I was glad I had them as an extra layer.