Montane Mens Pac Plus Pants RRP £140

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That ensures solid waterproof performance and reasonable breathability, putting them a cut above cheaper rainpants that use own-brand, PU-based membranes. Inside, they have a taffeta and mesh drop liner to protect the Gore-Tex membrane and wearer aid comfort. As a result, they rarely get clammy, though they might get a little warm. Garments engineered with GORE-TEX® product technology are durably waterproof and windproof combined with optimised breathability. Gore invests heavily in field testing to understand end user needs which allows Gore to provide the GORE-TEX® GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY™ promise.

The fit leaves plenty of room to wear these rain pants comfortably over your hiking pants, while the lower leg unzips all the way to your knee to allow room for the biggest of boots to pass through. Once they’re on, they offer plenty of protection from the rain with taped seams, as well as sheltering you from the wind. Starting at the top, you have an elasticated waistband with an adjustable drawcord allowing you to adjust the trousers to your desired fit. Down the side of each leg is a 3/4 length two-way YKK Aquaguard zip, giving you easy access into and out of the trousers, as well as allowing you to partially unzip them for extra ventilation. The articulated knees and diamond gusset allow for freedom of movement which is particularly important when you’re out scrambling. The bottom of the trousers have a press stud ankle adjustment making them compatible with larger boots. The Pac Plus XT Pants can also be worn with a pair of Montane Braces for extra support. You can trust Advnture Our expert reviewers spend days testing and comparing gear so you know how it will perform out in the real world. Find out more about how we test and compare products.The windproofing is excellent and there’s little risk you’ll catch a chill once you’re zipped inside;

All rain pands promise that they’re breathable, but if you’re working hard in humid conditions (and rain is 100% humidity), it’s difficult for sweat to evaporate through a fabric and out into the open. Waist Though it's described as helmet-compatible, I'd say the hood is too small to be a really successful match. While you can pull it over a helmet, comfort and mobility both become compromised when you then fully fasten the zip; head movement is restricted looking up or side to side, and the collar pulls too tight across the mouth and chin. Drop your zip below chin level and it's all freed - but of course you're not then fully sealed against the elements. I've used the hood with a helmet when winter mountaineering, so I'd concede it will just about do for an occasional such day, but if you're regularly climbing in the Pac Plus XT I suspect it'd get annoying. The Pac Plus features an elasticated waist with drawcord and 3/4 length side zips for added ventilation and ease of use when putting them on over footwear. A diamond gusset and articulated knees give added movement on steeper terrain. Garments engineered with GORE-TEX® Active product technology are built for extreme breathability and are ideal for highly aerobic, done in a day activities. All components are built for optimised sweat management to ensure extreme breathability and optimum comfort in high aerobic conditions. The performance is also supported by a tight fitting and minimalistic garment design.Designed for fast and light mountain activities, the Pac Plus Pants use waterproof GORE-TEX PACLITE PLUS technology and feature 3/4 length side zips for easy on and off on the mountain.