Have you overlooked some of the much-needed essentials for your hike?
One of them often forgotten items tends to be- waterproof trousers. The moment you meet adverse conditions in your casual ‘trackies’ or old work bottoms, will be the time you realise just how integral it is to prepare appropriately for the next time.
In this review, we pick out our top 10 walking trousers, presenting you with different types of trousers.
They’re also known as hiking trousers; hiking pants and trekking trousers- you’ll be glad to learn they all mean the same thing.
Finding the best pair is an easy feat; especially now our team of experts have trialled the best on the market and reported the full review here.
Quick Look: Best Waterproof Walking Trousers for Men
- Berghaus PacLite
- Salomon Wayfarer Mountain Trousers
- The North Face Tanken
- The North Face Exploration
- Marmot Hiking Trousers
- Mountain Mens Trousers
- Craghoppers Kiwi
- Jack Wolfskin Activate
- Berghaus Navigator
- Berghaus Deluge
- Extremely lightweight and comfortable
- They feature Gore-Tex technology to protect against all weather conditions
- You can pack away your trousers, taking up minimal space
- Available in a number of sizes
- There are cheaper options available
Pack away these lightweight overtrousers into your camping essentials; they’re perfect for walks of all kinds, thanks to their durable yet comfortable design.
Berghaus are renowned for being meticulous in their creations, and these trousers demonstrate that. If you are looking for the best walking trousers, then you have found them, in this Gore-Tex shell pair.
We chose these as our number one due to how light and comfortable the Paclite trousers are, and despite the previous, they remain resilient to all weather conditions.
They come complete with three-quarter zips for breathability, they are packable, have an elasticated waist and even come with a bag to carry them in.
Features
- Material: 100% Nylon
- Weight: 185g.
- Sizes: Available in XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
- Gore-Tex
- Zips
- Elasticated Waist
- Completely durable and capable of withstanding adverse weather
- Made with bespoke quality
- Choice of 8 different colours
- Comfortable, elasticated waistband
- Plenty of sizes listed in UK measurements
- They are on the heavy side
These appropriately named mountain trousers have been cultivated by none other than Salomon, one of the industry’s leaders for hiking products.
After trying these trousers for ourselves, they exceeded our expectations, offering a robust, reinforced style sure to withstand wind, rain and any other conditions that are thrown at you.
They aren’t the lightest, but despite that, they remain comfy for your trek. If you are planning a testing hike up and down a UK mountain, then these are a good choice.
Featuring a double weave fabric, a stretch finish and an elasticated waistband make them perfect for hiking, climbing and general walks.
Features
- Material: 92% Polyamide, 8% Elastane
- Weight: 410g.
- Sizes: Available in 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 54, 58.
- Waterproof technology
- Elasticated Waist
- Five Colours: Grey, Black, Red, Blue and Green
- Made with ripstop technology to keep them resilient
- Weatherproof, made to last in all conditions
- They are stylish
- Made to be comfortable
- Limited sizes available
The North Face are becoming a popular brand throughout trendy culture, but their origins are true to outdoor clothing.
These men’s outdoor trousers come with everything that you need including a half elasticated waistband, two hand pockets front and come in a snug fit.
In terms of comfort, these are arguably the best on this list; they have been created to fit perfectly and are of a stylish design.
Find the sleek waterproof bottoms available in blue, leaf, brown and two shades of black.
Features
- Material: 100% Nylon
- Weight: 948g.
- Sizes: Available in 32, 34, 36
- Ripstop technology
- Half elasticated Waist
- Created with durable water repellent technology to keep your dry
- Sun protection UPF protecting you from the sun
- Stylish with a comfortable fit
- Lightweight ankle and design, for increased mobility
- • Get the size up, they come a little small
You won’t be surprised to see another edition of The North Face make it onto our list. Ironically, they just missed out on the third spot due to their Tanken trousers for men.
These super-stylish trousers look the part; in addition to the aesthetics they also provide warmth, comfort and protection. You can stay dry thanks to the DWR, sure to keep the rain at bay during your adventure.
After wearing these, we come to the conclusion, that these were made and assessed by outdoor enthusiasts like ourselves. That’s because everything has been perfectly created, from the positioning of the rolled-up hem for mobility to the secure front zip pockets.
Matching their name, these bottoms are perfect for exploring, they come complete with UPF, DWR and other much-needed technologies.
Features
- Material: 100% Nylon
- Weight: 948g.
- Sizes: Available in 32, 34, 36, 38.
- Sun Protection UPF 30+
- Durable Water Repellent (DWR)
- Designed especially for treks making them comfortable
- Protection from all weather
- Perfect for different conditions, making them all-rounders
- Lightweight and easy to walk in
- The brand isn’t well-known
Reasonably unheard of, when it comes big hiking brands yet these are some of the best quality we have came across.
If you’re on the lookout for breathable, lightweight and comfortable walking trousers, then you should stop and take notice of the Marmot hiking trousers.
This versatile pair will be a welcomed addition to your hiking apparel, they are equipped to handle all weather, meaning that you can wear them from winter to spring.
They’ve been specifically made for walkers, making them comfortable and almost unnoticeable.
Comfortable, stretch and finalised with belt loops, fast-drying features, zip thigh pocket and ankle zippers.
Features
- Weight: N/A
- Sizes: Available in 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38.
- Breathable
- Water Resistant
- Double weave fabric for durability
- Features ankle zips, making them easier to put on
- Complete comfort, from being lightweight to the fabric
- Some of the sizes are pricey
Whether you’re a beginner or new to hiking, tracksuit bottoms or old work clothes will not suffice. We constantly harp on about important equipment, clothing certainly makes it into that category.
Our Raw Outdoorz experts are well-versed in the great outdoors, we know as well as anybody, trousers for hikes are a must. The brand’s appropriately named- ‘Mountain’ and these particular trousers will serve you well during your mountain trail.
They come with everything you need, including durable, double weave fabric, zip pockets, micro-fleece lining- for comfort and much more. Feel safe and secure in your choice, thanks to these ‘comfy’ trousers
Features
- Material: 92% Nylon, 8% Elastane.
- Weight: 989g.
- Sizes: Available in 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38.
- Leg Sizes: Short, Regular and Long.
- Exolite Double Stretch
- Water Resistant
- Comes with durable patches, on the heel and knees
- It has Durable Water Repellent technology
- Lightweight, making them extremely comfortable
- Sizes are smaller than you’d expect.
Feeling at a loss, when it comes to outdoor equipment? You won’t need a compass to unearth some of the finest men’s hiking trousers. Luckily for you, our team are out in force, unravelling the finest trouser picks especially for treks, trails and general outdoor walks.
Craghoppers are an established brand in the UK, known for offering resilient trousers at a good price. These ones maybe a little more expensive than what we’ve come to expect from this brand, but they are still great value.
Enjoy comfort, breathability and stretchy fabric from these Kiwi trousers for men.
One word of warning, consider ordering a size up to what you’d usually buy.
Features
- Material: 96% Nylon, 4% Elastane
- Weight: 500g.
- Sizes: Available in 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42.
- Four Zip Pockets
- UPF 50+
- Lightweight at just 455-grams
- DWR technology keeping you dry
- Environmentally friendly design
- Pricing range is confusing
These softshell men’s trousers come in black or grey, with weatherproof detailing and stretch fabric. Equipped with Durable Water Repellent (DWR) fabric, you can be sure to stay dry during a rainy day.
They look fairly basic, yet offer everything you need including a design sure to last you years.
Another added bonus is the fluorocarbon-free technology, this ensures that the origin of the design is completely environmentally friendly.
Features
- Material: 64% Nylon, 27% Polyester, 9% Elastane
- Weight: 445g.
- Sizes: Available in 25- 102.
- DWR technology
- Fluorocarbon-free
- Wind and Waterproof.
- Lightweight at just 320-grams
- Comfortable and long-lasting
- Stylish design
- Available at a great price
- No features that put these in the top 3
Navigate yourself out of a tough spot, with these dry, comfortable trousers perfect for your planned hike.
Regardless on whether or not you’re an experienced hiker, you’ll want to stay dry, thus you need weatherproof, reliable trousers for men. Fortunately, you have came to the right place, our team of outdoor fanatics have trialled all of the walking trousers they could get their hands on.
You could make an argument for these trousers to be placed higher, especially when you consider the durability, the brand and the price. All of the discussed come together as the perfect combination.
Get hold of these trousers with sun protection, water resistance and enhanced comfort.
Features
- Material: 100% Nylon
- Weight: 320g.
- Waterproof technology
- Rear Hidden Zip Pocket
- DWR Finish
- They are lightweight, under 500-grams
- Waterproof guarantee with 100% Hydroshell
- Breathable with ¾ length side zips for venting.
- Lack of pockets for essential storage
Again, we have selected Berghaus, it’s no secret that we love them and once you try them for yourself, you’ll forgive us for favouring their products.
Despite knowing how well-equipped their company are, we still objectively test and trial their trousers. After doing so, these comfortable trousers were just what we expected.
They have a waterproof guarantee, unrestricted movement, breathable fabric and zips that allow you to unzip to let air in.
Features
- Material: 100% Nylon
- Weight: 499g.
- Sizes: Available in XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL.
- Leg Size: Long (33 Inches), Standard (31 Inches) & Short (29 Inches)