They may not be quite as durable as some of the more expensive options, but if you’re careful, you shouldn’t have too many issues.

CHEST: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, making sure to keep the tape under the arms and around your shoulder blades. Like joint top-scorer Rohan, they’re breathable, too, something many of the cheaper brands struggle to achieve.layer should be the minimum and those harder wearing all day trousers should be made of 3-layer fabrics for ultimate confidence. You want to be able to squat comfortably without fear that you’re not going to make it or that you’ll get lost in them on the way down. They were certainly comfortable to wear, and the elastic waistband ensures you can achieve a good fit. With an elasticated waist and zipped ankle adjusters, you will be able to achieve a perfect fit that keeps you moving during stormy walks and hikes. While Rohan's trousers are expensive, readers said they found them durable and are unlikely to need replacing anytime soon.

They are almost a third of the cost of Paramo trousers, on average, yet received an overall score of 80%. Vaude’s commitment to sustainability and fair working conditions has always made me sit up and take notice of what the company is doing, but the Yaras Rain Zip Pants II shows that product development is also something that the brand does very well. I know that even some of the best waterproof trousers are noisy to walk in, but these seemed especially so, and they are rather baggy, meaning they flap away in the wind quite a bit.However, unlike the Regatta trousers, the Pouring Adventure Pant has zips on each leg that come mid-way up your thigh, allowing you to slip them on easier. The trousers are available in men’s sizes XS-XXXL with 3 different leg lengths and women’s sizes 8-20, again with 3 different leg lengths.

There are poppers at the ankles to cinch the trousers in on your boots, while there is a storm flap that covers the zips to help protect against water ingress. Speaking of the rucksack, the packability of the waterproof trousers, particularly the overtrousers, is an important factor to consider. The standout feature here is the full-length two-way zips on each leg, which means it’s incredibly easy to take them on and off, even if you have boots on. I’ve tested the Berghaus Paclite Gore-Tex Overtrousers in some interesting locations, including under a waterfall, so you can be sure that they do their job and keep the wet stuff out. Adjustable zip ankles mean you can pull the overtrousers on over your walking boots, helping you adjust to inclement conditions quickly and easily.

Columbia’s Pouring Adventure Pant is another very affordable option, and just like the Regatta trousers we had on test, they have an inner lining that can cause trouble when you’re trying to pull them on in a hurry, with your boots getting caught up.