trousers

Part of Columbia’s new Insect Shield collection, these well-vented summer strides see off mosquitoes and protect your legs from the sun

Salomon Outerpath 2.5L rain pants have comfort and convenience sewn – of should that be zipped – up but there are some freedom of movement issues

We head out into the backcountry in the Fjällräven Vidda Pro Trousers, pants that boast great looks and top durability but are a little restrictive for our tester’s liking

We hike and scramble in the high places wearing Páramo’s Alta Trek Trousers to put these technical hiking pants to the test against the challenging mountain environment

We get some mountaineering done wearing Berghaus’ MTN Guide GTX Pro Pant, putting these uncompromising trousers through their paces in the midst of bleak winter

We head on out in Fjällräven’s Keb Agile Winter Trousers to see how these Scandi pants fare against the snowy Scottish Highlands and English hiking days

Highly functional and well-featured, Columbia Hazy Trail Waterproof Walking Trousers are fairly affordable rain pants for drizzly days on hazy trails

Highly functional, no-frills and windproof, Columbia Maxtrail Midweight Warm walking pants are ideal for everyday walking

Fjällräven High Coast Hydratic Trail Trousers are premium, lightweight, fully waterproof and breathable 2.5-layer shell pants with a range of great features