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There’s no escaping the fact most waterproof trousers are unisex in cut, unflattering and generally billowy affairs. But look hard enough and you will find women’s specific rain trousers that avoid the shiny bin bag aesthetic. In a line: The Sprayway Mountain Rainpant is a great all-rounder at a respectable price. 8/10 Paramo Velez Adventure 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).The Craghoppers Kiwi Pro Waterproof Trousers are different to a lot of our other best waterproof trousers for 2019 in that they are not over trousers. Instead, you wear them all day and they’ll keep you protected in the event of a downpour. My favourite bit about this is that they don’t look or sound like waterproofs at all.

To give that price some context we then looked at all of the products available from Cotswold Outdoor in the waterproof trousers category. We found 31 items in total. What’s the price of waterproof trousers? In terms of design, the knee area shows a decent level of articulation, with a taped seam separating the lower half of the leg from the upper. This helps the Downpours follow the natural contour of your legs as you walk and it works well. The waist band is fully elasticated but also includes a toggle cord to draw them extra tightly if you so desire. With more than 90% bluesign® APPROVED fabric, this product meets our MADE KINDER criteria which helps ensure that our gear is more responsibly made. That got us thinking though, that we’re looking at every possible item from Berghaus so it would be good to narrow our search down even further and only look at Berghaus branded products within the waterproof trousers category. The cost of Berghaus waterproof trousersThe twin hem drawcords can be tightened one handed, though as on the hood they are a bit more fiddly than the modern type built into the seam. The photo above shows the hem of the trousers around the end of the leg – this has been strengthened by Rohan using scuff tape which means that if the trousers do drag along trails or fields that the ends of the leg don’t get frayed or damaged. A nice touch on a quality pair of trousers. William Lobley is a Content Writer and reviewer for WhatsTheBest, specialising in technology and outdoors. He also writes for Empire Online.

Here are some of the features you need to consider when buying new waterproof Gore-tex trousers: Fit But we don’t let this stop us, because all we have to be is prepared, and stowable waterproof trousers are an essential element of this readiness. A decent pair of waterproof trousers are a must, and those with the addition of Gore-Tex are considered the crème de la crème of such garments.

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The Fjallraven Vidda Pro G-1000 trousers (which are also available for women) are superb, rugged, water resistant adventure breeches which are suitable for walking and climbing. The profile of these waterproof trousers is quite standard, with plenty of room for layers underneath, while not having too much excess fabric that they flap around in the wind loads. The toggle at the waist is on the outside of the trousers which, along with the soft fabric inside, makes the Mountain Rainpant really comfortable to wear. In a line: The Outdoor Research Helium Pants are comfortable and incredibly lightweight, but they do miss a few key features. 7/10 A welcome change for those used to unflattering womens’ walking trousers, the Fjallraven Kaipak blend high performance, durability and freedom of movement, with a contoured fit for hips and waists.

Another factor that can be a great indication of product quality is the brand. Brands like Berghaus are of course extremely well known, especially for waterproof trousers. 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! Sweden – a land renowned for Ikea, Volvo and a veritable smorgasbord of other quality items. Well since 1960 they have also had outdoor company Fjӓllrӓven who have been quietly making exceptional quality equipment for those in the know. In a line: The Paramo Velez Adventure Trousers might not be to everyone’s taste style-wise, but they do what they were designed to. 8/10 Rab Ladakh DV Pants 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

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In a line: They may be at the pricier end of the scale, but the Rab Ladakh DV Pants offer excellent quality and are well suited to challenging mountain adventures, making them one of the best waterproof trousers you can buy in 2019. 9/10 Haglöfs L.I.M Pant